Person:Joseph Writer (1)

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Joseph Jasper Writer
b.17 Sep 1856 Pennsylvania, United States
d.23 Mar 1927 Roxbury, McPherson co., Kansas, United States
Parents and Siblings
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  1. William WriterCal 1843 - 1848
  2. Sarah E. Writer1845 - 1909
  3. John Writer1847 - 1920
  4. Mary Carolina Writer1851 - 1922
  5. Elner M. Writer1854 -
  6. Joseph Jasper Writer1856 - 1927
  7. Benjamin Franklin Writer1858 - 1937
  8. F. A. WriterCal 1861 - 1864
  9. A. H. WriterCal 1865 - 1866
Spouse and Children
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m. 4 Feb 1879
  1. Bessie Viola Writer1880 - 1944
  2. Robert Orphy Writer1885 - 1970
  3. Ross Jasper Writer1894 - 1965
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Facts and Events
Name Joseph Jasper Writer
Alt Name[1][2] Jasper Joseph Writer
Gender Male
Birth[1] 17 Sep 1856 Pennsylvania, United States
Marriage License 3 Feb 1879 Effingham, Illinois, United StatesA license was issued for Joseph J. Writer (occ. farmer), aged 22 years and born to Benj. N. Writer, and Rachael DeBolt, aged 21 years and born in Effingham co. to John DeBolt, both from Edgewood, Illinois.
to Rachel Jane DeBolt
Marriage 4 Feb 1879 Mason, Effingham, Illinois, United StatesJoseph and Rachael were united in marriage by John Broom, Justice of the Peace. It was witnessed by H. J. Newman and Elizabeth Ellison.
to Rachel Jane DeBolt
Census 1 Jun 1880 Mason (township), Effingham, Illinois, United StatesJoseph Writer (occ. farmer) was residing with his wife Rachael, infant daughter Bessie, and father Benjamine (occ. farmer). It was recorded that Bessie was born in Illinois in May.
with Rachel Jane DeBolt
Residence 1885 Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, United StatesThe family removed from Illinois to Kansas, near Roxbury.
with Rachel Jane DeBolt
Census 1 Mar 1895 Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, United StatesJ. J. Writer (occ. farmer) was residing with [wife] R. J., [daughter] B. V., [daughter] J. E., [son] R. O., infant [son] R. J., J. Leasie, C. Jacobson, and L. Babcock. (No relationships are recorded in this census.) It was recorded that B. V., J. E., and R. O. were each born in Illinois, and R. J. was born in Kansas.
with Rachel Jane DeBolt
Census 1 Jun 1900 Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, United Stateson a farm, in a home that was owned free of mortgage
J. J. Writer (occ. farmer) was residing with his wife R. J., sons R. O. (occ. farm laborer) and R. J., and boarders L. O. Starnes and Jacob Leicey. It was recorded that both sons had attended school, and only one of his wife's four children was living. (This is obviously an error.)
with Rachel Jane DeBolt
Census 1 Mar 1905 Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, United States(in the Gypsum postal area)
on a farm, in a home that was owned free of mortgage
J. J. Writer (occ. farmer) was residing with [wife] Rachel, [son] Ross, Edward Chamberlin, and John Mannuel[?]. (No relationships are recorded in this census.) It was recorded that Ross had attended school within the year.
with Rachel Jane DeBolt
Census 15 Apr 1910 Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, United Stateson a farm, in a home that was owned free of mortgage
Joseph J. Writer (occ. general farmer) was residing with his wife Rachel J., son Ross J., and a few servants. It was recorded that Ross attended school, and all four of Rachel's four children were living.
with Rachel Jane DeBolt
Census 1 Mar 1915 Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, United Stateson a farm, in a home that was owned
J. J. Writer (occ. farming) was residing with [his wife] R. J., and James Maupin (occ. farm laborer). (No relationships are recorded in this census.)
with Rachel Jane DeBolt
Census 1 Jan 1920 Gypsum Creek, McPherson, Kansas, United Stateson a farm, in a home that was owned free of mortgage
Joseph Writer (occ. farmer) was residing with his wife Rachel and George Stewert (occ. farm labor).
with Rachel Jane DeBolt
Census[3] 1 Mar 1925 Gypsum Creek twp., McPherson co., Kansas, United Statesin a home that was owned free of mortgage
J. J. Writer (occ. farmer, live stock) was widowed.
Death[1] 23 Mar 1927 Roxbury, McPherson co., Kansas, United States
Funeral[1] 26 Mar 1927 Roxbury, McPherson co., Kansas, United Statesat home, at 2 p.m.
Rev. Attree Smith, from Salina, conducted the ceremony.
Burial[1][2] 26 Mar 1927 Valley View Memorial Cemetery, Gypsum Creek twp., McPherson co., Kansas, United StatesThe grave marker is inscribed, “JASPER J., [b.] 1856 [d.] 1927”, and a Masonic emblem is engraved on the marker. The name “WRITER” appears on a separate stone.
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary column, in The McPherson Daily Republican. (McPherson, Kansas)
    p 4, Thurs., 7 April 1927.

    Abstract:

    Jasper Joseph Writer, age 70y 6m 9d; born 17 Sept. 1856 in Pennsylvania; died 23 March 1927 at Roxbury, Ks.; in early childhood moved to Effingham Co., Ill.

    He married 4 Feb. 1879, to Miss Rachel Jane De Bolt (died 3 years ago); had four children. In 1885, moved to Kansas and resided near Roxbury.

    Preceded in death by wife and seven brothers and sisters. Survived by brother, F. B. Writer (Canton, Okla.); daughter, Mrs. Bessie Tolle (Roxbury); daughter, Mrs. Gean Bremen (Roxbury); son, Robert O. Writer (Naches, Wash.); son, Ross J. Writer (Roxbury); 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

    Funeral services at home 2 p.m. Saturday, 26 March 1927, with Rev. Attree Smith (Salina) conducting and music by mixed quartet. Interred at Roxbury Cemetery.

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 “Joseph Jasper Writer”, in Find A Grave
    memorial 53100467. Viewed digital image of grave marker.
  3. ↑ Gypsum Creek twp., McPherson, in Kansas. State Board of Agriculture. State census of 1925. (Topeka: Kansas State Historical Society)
    microfilm K-91, p 3, family 19, J. J. Writer household, [digital image, Ancestry.com].
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