Thompson - Benajah Cary
Source: Stratton Press, Kit Carson Co., Colorado 23 September 1937
Benajah Cary Thompson was born June 9th, 1862, at Crawfordsville, Ind., and departed this life at his home in Vona, Colo., September 12th 1937, age 75 years, 3 months and 3 days.He came to Mankato, Jewell county, Kansas, in 1876, settling on a farm where he continued to reside until coming to Kit Carson county, Colorado in 1913, taking a homestead, where he lived until about three years ago, when he moved with his wife to Vona, where he resided until passing away. He was married to Ellen Johnson, April 26th, 1887, and to this union three children were born, one dying in infancy. Mr. Thompson was well and favorably known in the Vona community, where he had resided for 20 years. He was a kind and indulgent husband and father, honorable and just in his dealings with others. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife Ellen Thompson, his son Maurice Thompson and daughter Mrs. Bertha Sweet, 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, a number of nephews and nieces and a host of friends. He united with the Baptist church at Mankato, Kan., in 1888 and practiced the Golden Rule through life. Mr. Thompson had been afflicted with Arterio Sclerosis for several years and had been practically an invalid for two years. September 4th he had a cerebral hemorrhage, commonly known as a stroke, from which he never rallied. Everything that medical, science could accomplish was done, but without avail. He passed away peacefully September 12th, as above stated. The funeral was held at the Vona Baptist church at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 14th. Rev. Bledsoe, pastor of the Vona Baptist church officiating. His home was 'the brevity of life.' A quartette composed of Mrs. Amelia Howell, Mrs. Emmett Cary, Ray Deakin and Prof. Sherman sang 'Jesus, Lover of My Soul,''Some Day the Silver Cords Will Break' and 'Rock of Ages.' The body bearers were: N.P. Iverson, Glenn Howell, Horace Boger, Fred Fuhlendorf, Fred J. Adams. Penny Bros. of Burlington, undertakers, in charge. Interment in the Vona Cemetery.