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William Alexander Tolle
d.4 Jul 1894
Facts and Events
| Name[1][2] |
William Alexander Tolle |
| Gender |
Male |
| Birth[1][2] |
Cal 6 Oct 1833 |
Barren co., Kentucky, United States |
| Marriage Bond |
12 Mar 1855 |
Glasgow, Barren, Kentucky, United Statesd/o James Matthews
to Frances Ann Matthews |
| Marriage |
15 Mar 1855 |
Barren, Kentucky, United StatesWilliam A. Tolle, age 21, from Barren Co., and Frances A. Matthews, age 16, from Monroe Co., were joined in marriage by Rev. Thomas Dodson. It was recorded that both were born in Barren County.
to Frances Ann Matthews |
| Census |
1 Jun 1870 |
Solomon, Saline, Kansas, United States(in the Salina postal area)
William A. Towle (occ. farmer) was residing with [his wife] Frances A. Towle, [sons] James Towle, Robert S. Towle, [daughters] Amanda E. Towle, Lucinda A. Towle, [brother] James P. Towle (occ. farm labourer), and Lucinda O. Mathers (occ. domestic servant) [actually Frances's sister Lucinda Matthews]. (No relationships are recorded in this census.) It was recorded that each person was born in Kentucky; and James, Amanda, and Robert each attended school within the year.
with Frances Ann Matthews |
| Census |
1 Mar 1875 |
Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, United States(in the Roxbury postal area)
W. A. Tolle (occ. farmer) was residing with [his wife] F. A. Tolle, [sons] J. A. Tolle, R. S. Tolle, J. N. Tolle, [daughters] M. E. Tolle, and L. A. Tolle. (No relationships are recorded in this census.) It was recorded that J. A., M. E., and R. S. each attended school within the year.
with Frances Ann Matthews |
| Property[3] |
9 Sep 1878 |
Gypsum Creek twp., McPherson co., Kansas, United StatesA land patent for the homestead of 160 acres was issued to W.A. Tolle. The land was described as NW¼ Sec. 21, T. 17 S., R. 1 W., 6th Principal Meridian. |
| Census |
1 Jun 1880 |
Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, United StatesWilliam A. Tolle (occ. farmer) was residing with his wife Frances A.; sons James A. (occ. farmer), Robert S. (“works on farm”), and Jasper N.; and daughters Lucinda A. and Edna O. It was recorded that Jasper and Edna were each born in Kansas.
with Frances Ann Matthews |
| Census |
1 Mar 1885 |
Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, United States(in the Roxbury postal area)
Wm. A. Tolle (occ. farmer) was residing with [his wife] Francis A. Tolle, [son] Jasper N. Tolle (occ. farmer), [daughters] Lucinda A. Tolle, Edna Olive Tolle, and Lena Maud Tolle. (No relationships are recorded in this census.) It was recorded that Lena was born in Kansas; and Jasper, Lucinda, and Edna each attended school within the year.
with Frances Ann Matthews |
| Death[1][4] |
4 Jul 1894 |
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| Obituary[4] |
13 Jul 1894 |
in McPherson Republican, page 2 |
| Burial[1][2] |
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Eureka Cemetery, Gypsum Creek twp., McPherson co., Kansas, United StatesThe grave marker was inscribed, “WILLIAM A. TOLLE DIED JULY 4, 1894 AGED [60y 8m 28d]”. |
Image Gallery
 Location of Tolle homesteads in Gypsum Creek Twp. References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 William Tolle, Eureka (Tolle) Cemetery, in Pelnar, Gerald. McPherson County, Kansas Cemeteries. (Online: McPherson Public Library).
Note that this source gives a birth date of 16 Oct. 1832, but if the stated age 60y 8m 28d is correct, the birth date would be 6 Oct. 1833 when calculated from the death date of 4 July 1894.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 “William Tolle”, in Find A Grave
memorial 48213062. Viewed digital image of grave marker.
The photo does not show the entire marker, and the age at death is not in the frame. The note on the memorial page says, “Aged 60y 8m 28d”.
- ↑ United States General Land Office. Automated Records Project
State Volume Patent, accession KS2670__.299, cert. 3337, issued 9 Sept. 1878.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Tolle, William A., in McPherson Public Library obituary index. (Online: McPherson Public Library).
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