William James Marrs

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• Residence: 1900, Liberty, Elk, Kansas, United States
• Residence: 1910, Howard, Elk, Kansas, United States

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WM. MARRS KILLED Prosperous Farmer Meets Death This Morning Just as we are going to press, we hear of the sudden death of William Marrs who for some years has lived on a farm just northwest of Howard. We can gather no particulars at this time, but we learn that he was driving some young un-broke horses hitched to a manure spreader. No one witnessed the accident, but it is believed the horses ran away with the spreader and that Mr. Marrs was thrown out, and striking on his head, was instantly killed.

Mr. Marrs was about 60, and a good citizen and universally respected. He leaves a wife and several children, some grown and married.

THE HOWARD COURANT March 16, 1916 Obituary

William James Marrs was born in the state of Mississippi, March 2, 1857. When yet a child he with his parents moved to St. Louis, Mo., and about the year 1860 he came to this state, being a resident since that time.

He was united in marriage with Evelyn Whitmore, then of Sabetha, Kansas, in the year 1889. There were born to them seven children, two of whom died in infancy. The five remaining - Dr. Marrs, of Moline, Mrs. Oscar Haile, Willie, Harriet and Robert Marrs with their mother survive him.

Mr. Marrs became a member of the Christian church during the early years of his life and when he came to Howard he entered, readily into cooperation with the congregation of his place and continued therewith, being at the time of his death an Elder and a faithful teacher of a class of boys in the bible school. His sudden death was a shock to his brethren and friends and they will sadly miss his presence and fellowship.

The funeral services were very fittingly conducted from the place of his congregational devotions. Mr. Bemmis, minister of the Christian Church at Moline, assisted A. P. Sherman, the minister of the church here, and a multitude of friends and neighbors evidenced their regards for him and at the same time their sorrows that our brother should be called from us. May the "Spirit" speak its consolation: "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; Yea, saith the spirit, they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." Rev. 14: 13

William married Evelyn Walberg Whitmore in Abt. 1889. Evelyn (daughter of James William Whitmore and Elizabeth) was born in Jan 1871 in Kansas, United States; died on 23 Jan 1950 in Howard, Elk, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1900, Liberty, Elk, Kansas, United States

Other Events:

• Residence: 1900, Liberty, Elk, Kansas, United States
• Residence: 1910, Howard, Elk, Kansas, United States

Other Events:

• Residence: 1910, Howard, Elk, Kansas, United States

Other Events:

• Residence: 1910, Howard, Elk, Kansas, United States

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Robert Lee Marrs passed away Thursday, July 6, 1995 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Wichita. He was 84 years of age. Bob, as he was known, was born April 18, 1911 at Howard to William and Evelyn (Whitmore) Marrs. He attended Elk County schools and graduated from Howard High School in 1929.

Bob attended school and played football at Purdue University in Lafayette, IN. and the University of Kansas in Lawrence. In 1931 he returned to operate the family farm near Howard, until entering the United States Army during World War II.

On October 31 1942 he married Dorthy Leon Blizard in Texas and to this union was born a son, Robert. After the war, Bob returned to Elk County and continued to operate the family farm until his death. He enjoyed operating his farm, and especially working with his cattle.

Bob served as a 4-H leader for several years, and was past commander of Carter-Rader American Legion Post #149 at Howard. He also served for many years as township trustee of Howard Township, and was a long time member of the Howard United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife Dorthy of Howard, a son Robert Marrs of Cedar Rapids, IA., a sister Harriet Topliff of Esbon and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m., Monday, July 10, 1995 at the Howard United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Cooper officiating. Mrs. Betty Russell was the organist with the Howard United Methodist Church Choir singing ?How Great Thou Art.? The casket bearers were Mike Bellar, Jerry Harrod, Gary Hebb, Wayne Keast, Robert Vinette, and Gene, Walter. Military graveside services were conducted by Carter-Rader Post #149 at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard. A memorial has been established with the Howard United Methodist Church. Contributions may be left at the funral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.

Robert married Dorthy Leon Blizard on 31 Oct 1942. Dorthy (daughter of Frank Melvin Blizard and Martha L Kill) was born in Abt. 1912 in Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]