PRIEST, Joseph H.
Source: Garden
City Kansas Herald Sat 10 Feb 1906 p 1
Joseph H.
Priest was born in Marion County, Kentucky July 21, 1830 and died February 3,
1906 aged 76 years six months 14 days. In early manhood he moved with his
parents to Putnam County, Indiana. In 1857 he united in marriage to Sallie Ragan.
Five children were born to them, two of whom have preceded their father to
their heaven-home. These were Mrs. Lizzie Allen who died in 1890 and Mrs.
Carrie Allen who died in 1901. Mr. Priest lost the companion of his early life
in 1869 and was united in marriage to Mary E. Rogers in December 1873. To this
union were born three children, two of whom died in infancy. All of his life
Mr. Priest was fond of agriculture and horticulture and kept in close communion
with nature through these his favorite pursuits. He was a man of clean life and
temperate habits, and to this cause owed his vigorous manhood up to an age when
most men seemed old. He was an exemplary husband and father, a
kind-hearted and hospitable neighbor. The bereaved family have the sincere
sympathy of the community in their loss. Funeral services were conducted from
the home, Monday afternoon February 5, by Rev. Wm. Bullock of the Presbyterian
church and interment was made in the Garden City cemetery. Mr. Priest took an active interest in the
business life of the city and in all his dealings he did unto others as he
would have them do unto him. He made no open profession of religion but his
daily life was all that was necessary to prove him a firm believer in a Supreme
Being. As a neighbor and friend one
could desire no better. Kindly in his
nature and strong in his sympathies, he was ever ready to extend a helping hand
to his friends and acquaintances. He never found it a hardship to bestow a favor,
and he always had time for a pleasant word and a friendly handshake with those
he met. The day of the funeral was very cold but a large number of friends
attended the services at the house. The floral offerings were very beautiful. - kbz