Leonard Muffit
Leonard L. Muffitt
(from the Kinsley Mercury Newspaper July 20, 1954)
Leonard L. Muffitt, Old Timer Here, Dies Monday
Leonard L. Muffitt died Monday at the Edwards County Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Muffitt was forman of the local Kansas Power annd Light plant and was serving his 31st year with the company.
Funeral services were held at McKillip's chapel at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Martin Pullman officiating. Interment and graveside services were at Wayne cemetery at Lewis, Kansas.
Mr. Muffitt is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Bill Scheuman, Murdock; Mrs. Clyde Smith, Wichita; Mrs. Raymond Roeabaugh, Geonosa, Colo. and Mrs Henry Lewis, San Diego, Calif.
Two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Bushnell, Lansing, Mich.; and Mrs. Edna Altenburg, St. Petersburg, Fla; and one brother, Earl Muffitt, Kalvesta.
Leonard's mother was Mary Ann Johnson Darling (July 9, 1868 - July 31, 1953). Leonard was adopted by Alonzo Muffitt. Leonard's biological father is not know at this time but the the name "Darling" may be a clue.
Mary Ann Johnson was the daughter of William Johnson (01/15/1841 - 12/27/1910 Lewis KY) and Clara Thomas. William Johnson was the son of John Johnson (02/02/1800 - 01/28/1888 Mason, KY) and Harriett Wallingford (06/15/1807 - 09/17/1852)
(from the Kinsley Mercury Newspaper July 20, 1954)
Leonard L. Muffitt, Old Timer Here, Dies Monday
Leonard L. Muffitt died Monday at the Edwards County Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Muffitt was forman of the local Kansas Power annd Light plant and was serving his 31st year with the company.
Funeral services were held at McKillip's chapel at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Martin Pullman officiating. Interment and graveside services were at Wayne cemetery at Lewis, Kansas.
Mr. Muffitt is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Bill Scheuman, Murdock; Mrs. Clyde Smith, Wichita; Mrs. Raymond Roeabaugh, Geonosa, Colo. and Mrs Henry Lewis, San Diego, Calif.
Two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Bushnell, Lansing, Mich.; and Mrs. Edna Altenburg, St. Petersburg, Fla; and one brother, Earl Muffitt, Kalvesta.
Leonard's mother was Mary Ann Johnson Darling (July 9, 1868 - July 31, 1953). Leonard was adopted by Alonzo Muffitt. Leonard's biological father is not know at this time but the the name "Darling" may be a clue.
Mary Ann Johnson was the daughter of William Johnson (01/15/1841 - 12/27/1910 Lewis KY) and Clara Thomas. William Johnson was the son of John Johnson (02/02/1800 - 01/28/1888 Mason, KY) and Harriett Wallingford (06/15/1807 - 09/17/1852)
This is the only Photograph that we curently have of Leonard. Dorothy (Muffitt - Preston) Smith wrote "Dad" on the picture with the arrow.
posted by Stephen | 6:46 PM
3 Comments:
Hello- Stephen, I am William R. Preston and have been searching for some of this information about William Hobbs (Henry) Preston, My great grandfather. So glad to see this information. I have a certificate about his judge appointment that says Henry as his middle name. I am most interested in your information. and would like to talk with yousometime. We live in Topeka, KS. 785 232 4994.
Charles Edward was my father, mother, Leta. email address: nodapreston@sbcglobal.net. Would like to hear from you. Bill
Hello,
My name is Terry Adams and my parents now live in the house at 1209 2nd AVE. Just for the record the picture you have is of 1209 Central and not 1209 2nd. If you like I'd be happy to email you the actual picture.
I loved your blog. I have been researching Dodge City history for some time now, and for obvious reasons, have special interest in the history of the house.
My relation, William Terrel Adams, moved here in 1885.
Hi Terry,
thanks for the note about the house. the one that is now pictured is the correct one. I would appreciate a picture of what the house looks like now... or any interesting things that may still be lingering.... My mother always felt the place was haunted, but perhaps it was just her memory of the bodies that layed in state there when she lived there as a child.
thanks
Stephen
stephenwsmith@yahoo.com
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