Notes for DORTHA MAE SEYMOUR:
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POLIO FATAL TO DORTHA MAE SEYMOUR

Dortha Mae SEYMOUR, 20, resident of Rantoul vicinity all her life, died early today in the University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas. She was a graduate nurse employed at the State Hospital at Osawatomie. She became ill at Osawatomie with infantile paralysis September 7, and entered the Kansas City Hospital September 10.

Dortha Mae SEYMOUR was born at Rantoul January 8, 1923. Surviving relatives are father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. James O. SEYMOUR; mother Mrs. Mae Hoyle SEYMOUR, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. SEYMOUR and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. HOYLE, and two half-brothers, Edgar W. and James O. SEYMOUR III, all of Rantoul; sister Mrs. Charles PETERS, Princeton and brother, Pvt. Harold J. SEYMOUR, Camp Haan, California.

The deceased was a member of the Baptist Church. The body was brought to the Lamb Funeral home today. Definite funeral arrangements await word from the brother.

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Taken from newspaper funeral notice

SEYMOUR --- Grave side funeral services for Dortha Mae SEYMOUR, 20, of Rantoul were held Monday in Princeton Cemetery. Rev. Roy E. Jones of the North Ottawa Baptist Church officiated. Misses Della and Nellie Welton, with Mrs. Russell Hoffman as organist, sang "There'll be no Disappointment in Heaven." Pallbearers were Bruce BLOOMER, Vernon BLOOMER, Morris SWANSON and Tom SEYMOUR.

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Miss SEYMOUR died Thursday in the University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas, from infantile paralysis. Those from out of town attending the rites were Mr. and Mrs. E. L. STRATTON, Beth and Bob, Muncie; Mr. and Mrs. Fred SEYMOUR, Freddie Bob and Harriet SEYMOUR, Clifton; Mr. and Mrs. John E. HOYLE and Mrs. Mac H. SEYMOUR, Rantoul; Pvt. Harold J. SEYMOUR, Camp Haan, California; Mrs. Ethel POLLARD and Miss Vera POLLARD, Moberly, Mo; Mrs Mary McMANAMA, Mrs. Kate FARMER, Mrs. Laura CROSSWHITE, William H. McMANAMA and Roy McMANAMA.
She was buried at Princeton Cem. in Princeton, Franklin Co., KS.⁷¹⁰ Dortha was an a nurse. She was Baptist. Parents: James Owen SEYMOUR II-61905 and Fannie Mae HOYLE-61932.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.

Spouse: Eli C. PERKINS-61920. Elizabeth Clementine SEYMOUR and Eli C. PERKINS were married.

Taken from her obituary;

Fannie SEYMOUR, daughter of James O. and "Bird" Wilson SEYMOUR, was born September 28, 1901, at her parental home at Rantoul, Kansas, and passed away March 18, 1992, at Ottawa, Kansas. She was a lifelong resident of Kansas and lived the majority of her life on the farm which she was born.

Her elementary and secondary education were received in Rantoul; she was a member of the Rantoul High School Class of 1921. She graduated from Ottawa University in 1926, with a degree in home economics.

She taught at Silver Valley, a rural school west of Rantoul, before and after she graduated from college. She taught home economics at Piper, Kansas, before returning home to care for her parents while she managed the family farm and operated a dairy business. Her interests were wide-

ranging, including an apiary and extensive garden. As she was a member of Ruhamah Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School Class and Bible School for many years and was involved with many of the church activities. She was a member of the Franklin County Historical Society and the Ottawa University Alumni Association.

She is survived by nine nieces and nephew, Nadine Seymour PETERS of Ottawa, Harold SEYMOUR of Manhattan, Kansas, Beth Stratton JAPP of Gainesville, Texas, Thomas O. SEYMOUR of LaVale, Maryland, Edgar SEYMOUR of Freeville, New York, Max "Bill" SEYMOUR of Ottawa, James O. SEYMOUR of Murraysville, Pennsylvania, Fred R. SEYMOUR of Brookings, South Dakota, and Ann Seymour UKENA of Topeka, Kansas.

Fannie was proceeded in death by her parents, five brothers and two sisters. Her brothers, Ouincy SEYMOUR and Edgar SEYMOUR were killed in action during the final stages of World War I, Edgar on September 28, 1918, and Quincy on November 7, 1918, James Owen SEYMOUR on March 28,
1981, and Fred SEYMOUR on November 26, 1988. Sisters, Charlotta SEYMOUR passed away on May 24, 1985, and Harriet Urith SEYMOUR on May 19, 1988. A niece, Dortha Mae SEYMOUR, passed away in 1943, and a nephew, Robert STRATTON, died in May 1985.

Fannie treasured her family history and heritage. Her father came with his parents to Kansas in a covered wagon in 1857; one of her mother's forbears signed the Declaration of Independence and made significant contributions in the writing of the Constitution. She was an authority on local history and mainstay in the Rantoul community.

Her interest in concern for and involvement with the lives of her nieces and nephews and their families made her a truly beloved aunt.

(She was 90 years, 5 months, 20 days old at her death)

Buried in Ruhamah Cemetery, southwest of Rantoul, Kansas. Casket bearers were Alan UKENA, Mark SEYMOUR, James SEYMOUR, Ben SEYMOUR, Mike TOWNER, and Russ HUNTER.

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IN MEMORY

Fannie SEYMOUR, daughter of James O. and "Bird" Wilson SEYMOUR was born September 28, 1901, at her parental home at Rantoul, Kansas, passed away March 18, 1992, at Ottawa, Kansas. She was a lifelong resident of Kansas and lived the majority of her life on the farm on which she was born.

Her elementary and secondary education were received in Rantoul; was a member of the Rantoul High School Class of 1921. She graduated from Ottawa University in 1926, with a degree in Home Economics.

She taught at Silver Valley, a rural school west of Rantoul, before and after she graduated from college. She taught home economics at Piper, Kansas before returning home to care for her parents while she managed the farm and operated a dairy business. Her interests were wide-ranged including and apiary and extensive garden. As she was a member of Ruhamah Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School Class and Bible School for many years and was involved with many of the church activities. She was a member of the Franklin County Historical Society and the Ottawa University Alumni Association.

She is survived by nine nieces and nephews, Nadine Seymour PETERS of Ottawa, Harold SEYMOUR of Manhattan, Kansas, Beth Stratton JAPP of Gainesville, Texas, Thomas O. SEYMOUR of LaVale, Maryland, Edgar SEYMOUR of Murraysville, Pennsylvania, Fred R. SEYMOUR of Brookings, South Dakota and Ann Seymour UKENA of Topeka, Kansas.

Fannie was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and two sisters. Her brothers, Quincy SEYMOUR and Edgar SEYMOUR were killed in action during the final stages of World War I, Edgar on September 28, 1918, and Quincy on November 7, 1918. Brothers, B. Mac SEYMOUR passed away August 4, 1980, James Owen SEYMOUR on March 28 1981, and Fred SEYMOUR on November 26, 1988. Sisters Charlotta SEYMOUR passed away on May 24, 1985, and Harriet Urith SEYMOUR on May 19, 1988. A Neice, Dortha Mae SEYMOUR, passed away in 1943, and a nephew, Robert STRATTON died in May 1985.

Fannie treasured her family history and heritage. Her father came with his parents to Kansas in a covered wagon in 1857; one of her mother's forbearers signed the Declaration of Independence and made significant contributions to the writing of the Constitution. She was an authority on local history and a mainstay in the Rantoul community.

Her interest in, concern for and involvement with the lives of her nieces and nephews and their families made her a truly loved aunt.

She was buried at Ruhamah Cem. in Rantoul, Franklin Co., KS.⁷¹⁰ Fannie was an a school teacher and farmer. She was a Baptist. Parents: James Owen SEYMOUR-61900 and Catherine Charlotta "Bird" WILSON-61890.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.

Notes for FRED SEYMOUR:
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A SERVICE FOR THE
CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF
FRED SEYMOUR

Linn United Methodist Church
Linn, Kansas

Fred SEYMOUR, 84, formerly of Junction City and Linn, died Saturday morning, November 26, 1988, at Aldersgate Village in Topeka.
Mr. SEYMOUR was a teacher, coach, and administrator in Kansas schools for over forty years. He graduated from Rantoul High School, received a B.S. degree from Ottawa University in 1928 and a master's degree from the University of Wyoming in 1938. He began his teaching career in the Franklin County Schools of Peoria and Rantoul, followed by positions at Clements, Bancroft and Frankfort. He was principal at Haddam High School and superintendent of schools at Clifton, Hanover, and Munden. He taught at Palmer and Victory and was Superintendent of Schools in Washington County. He finished his teaching career at Morris Hill School of the Junction City school system. He was engaged in farming in Washington County for many years; he and Bernice were the recipients of the Banker's Soil Conservation Award in 1977.
He was born at Rantoul, in Franklin County May 18, 1904, the youngest of eight children of James Owen and Bird Wilson SEYMOUR, a Franklin County pioneer family. He was married to Bernice WHIPKEY August 4, 1931 at Linn. She died October 12, 1986.
Mr. SEYMOUR was a member of the First United Methodist Church at Junction City, the Masonic Lodge at Washington, the Isis Shrine at Salina, the Order of the Eastern Star of Washington, the Geary County Historical Society, the Washington County Historical Society, the American Association of Retired Persons, Junction City Retired Teachers Association, the Kansas Retired Teachers Association and the Ottawa University Alumni Association.
He treasured his Kansas pioneer heritage and often said that he felt privileged to have spent his professional life working with what he deemed Kansas' most important resources: its children and its soil. He and Bernice traveled widely throughout the United States and other countries, and enjoyed a wide circle of friends through those travels and their teaching careers. They spent the winter season in Texas the past number of years where they were enthusiastic participants in the activities of the McAllen Mobile Park and St. Mark's United Methodist Church.
He is survived by a son, Fred R. SEYMOUR of Brookins, South Dakota; a daughter, Ann UKENA, Topeka, and Alexander SEYMOUR and Adrian SEYMOUR of Brookings, South Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Quincy Russell, Egar Wilson, James Owen, Benjamin McCune; and two sisters: Charlotta STRATTON and Harriet SEYMOUR.
A service at 1:30p.m. Monday at the Linn United Methodist Church followed by burial at the Washington City Cemetery at 11:30 A.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington County 4-H Booster Club (Scholarship Fund) and may be sent in care of Ward's Funeral Home, Washington, Kansas 66968.

He was buried on 28 November 1988 at Washington Cem. in Washington, Washington Co., KS.⁷¹⁰ Fred was a Methodist. Parents: James Owen SEYMOUR-61900 and Catherine Charlotta "Bird" WILSON-61890.

Spouse: Bernice V. WHIPKEY/WHISPKEY-61954. Bernice V. WHIPKEY/WHISPKEY and Fred SEYMOUR were married on 4 August 1931 in Linn, Washington Co., KS. Children were: Living, Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.

Taken from funeral home card

Edwards-Yorgensen-Meloan Funeral Home
1616 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, Kansas

Harold J. Seymour
1921-1995

Harold J. SEYMOUR, age 74, of rural Manhattan, died November 11, 1995, at his residence.
He was born June 5, 1921, in Rantoul, Kansas, the son of James Owen and Fannie Mae Hoyle SEYMOUR. He had been a longtime area resident.
Mr. SEYMOUR had served with the military. Mr. SEYMOUR was a teacher for one year in Alexander, four years in Luray, and teacher and principal for one year in Waldo and one year at Marysville Jr. High, and three years at Soldier. He had at various times been a farmer and dairy laborer, service station attendant and laboratory technician.
Mr. SEYMOUR did his undergraduate work at Ottawa University, Oregon State University, Kansas State University and Emporia State University. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees at Kansas State University in Agriculture. He had later worked on his doctorate at Fort Hays State, Emporia State, Northern Colorado State at Greeley, and at Oklahoma University.
He was a member of the Zeandale Community Church, Veteran's of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Singles in Agriculture, and the Christian singles group, "OK To Be One."
Mr. SEYMOUR was married to Ada May BENTLEY on January 26, 1951 in Manhattan, Kansas. She preceded him in death on June 26, 1994. He was also preceded in death by one daughter: Margaret SEYMOUR, and one sister: Dorthea Mae SEYMOUR.
Survivors include three sons: S. Jay SEYMOUR of Anchorage, Alaska, Roger SEYMOUR and James SEYMOUR both of Manhattan; two daughters: Frances SEYMOUR-HUNTER of Topeka, Barbara CURRIER of Manhattan, one step-son; Randall RIDGWAY of Columbus, Georgia; one sister: Nadine PETERS of Ottawa; one step-sister: June BETZ of Rantoul, Kansas; two half-brothers: Edgar Wilson of Ithaca, New York, and James Owen of Pittsburgh, Penn.; and 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was buried at Pleasant Valley Cem. in Riley Co., KS.⁷¹⁰ Harold was an a farmer. Parents: James Owen SEYMOUR II-61905 and Fannie Mae HOYLE-61932.

Spouse: Ada Mae BENTLEY-61965. Ada Mae BENTLEY and Harold Jay SEYMOUR were married on 26 January 1951 in Manhattan, Riley Co., KS. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Margaret Irene SEYMOUR-61971, Living, Living.

Taken from funeral notice
IN MEMORY

Harriet U. SEYMOUR, daughter of James O. and Bird Wilson SEYMOUR was born November 28, 1899, at Rantoul, Kansas and passed away May 19, 1988, at Ottawa, Kansas. She was a lifelong resident of Kansas; her professional life was devoted to teaching in the pubic schools.

She received her elementary and secondary education at Rantoul and was a member of the first graduating class of Rantoul High School in 1919. After teaching in rural schools for several years, she attended Ottawa University, graduating with the class of 1926. She later completed a Master's degree at the University of Kansas.

She began her teaching career with two years at Elm Grove rural school east of Ottawa and she taught the primary room of the Rantoul Elementary School for one year. She taught in secondary schools in North Central Kansas, including Clifton and Barnes. She returned to Franklin County in 1944 to teach mathematics and Latin at Ottawa High School until her retirement in 1966. Her teaching was marked by toughness and attention to detail, leavened with humor and wit.

She was a member of Ruhamah Baptist Church, a life member of Franklin County Historical Society, and a member of American Association of University Women, Delta Kappa Gamma, Ottawa University Alumni Association, University of Kansas Alumni Association and Ottawa Area Retired Teachers Association.

She is survived by her sister, Fannie SEYMOUR of Rantoul, and a brother Fred SEYMOUR, of Topeka. She is also survived by nine nieces and nephews; Nadine PETERS of Ottawa, Harold SEYMOUR of Manhattan, Beth JAPP of Gainesville, Texas, Tom SEYMOUR of LaVale, Maryland, Edgar SEYMOUR of Attica, New York, Max SEYMOUR of Ottawa, James O. SEYMOUR of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, Fred R. SEYMOUR of Brookings, South Dakota, and Ann Seymour UKENA of Topeka, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and a sister. Her brothers, Quincy SEYMOUR and Edgar SEYMOUR, were killed in action in France during the final stages of World War I; Edgar on September 28, 1918, and Quincy on November 7, 1918. A brother B. Mac SEYMOUR passed away on August 4, 1980, and James Owen SEYMOUR passed away on March 28, 1981. Her sister, Charlotta STRATTON passed away on May 24, 1985. A niece, Dortha Mae SEYMOUR passed away in 1943, and a nephew, Robert STRATTON died in 1985.

She treasured her family history and heritage, her ancestors including a Kansas pioneer family arriving in Franklin County in 1857 and a man who signed the Declaration of Independence and contributed heavily to the writing of the Constitution. She traveled widely, in this county and abroad, and was always generous in sharing her travel experiences with her family and community.

Her involvement with, her concern for, and her contributions to the lives of her nieces and nephews and their families combined to make her an aunt held high in esteem, affection and respect.

She was buried at Ruhamah Cem. in Rantoul, Franklin Co., KS.⁷¹⁰ Harriet was an a school teacher. She was a Baptist. Parents: James Owen SEYMOUR-61900 and Catherine Charlotta "Bird" WILSON-61890.

Taken from a newspaper article, August 22, 1944

J O Seymour, Rantoul Pioneer, Is Dead

James Owen SEYMOUR, 89, one of Franklin Count's best known retired farmers, died last night at his home, a half mile south of Rantoul. He had lived on the same farm since he was 2 1/2 years old, traveling there with his parents Benjamin Jones and Ann (TULLOSS) SEYMOUR in a covered wagon from Ohio. He had been in failing health several years and was seriously ill for 10 days.

The funeral is to be Thursday from Ruhamah Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Rev. W. A. Elliott of Ottawa First Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. Alfred Waln, will conduct the services at 2pm. Interment is to be in Ruhamah Cemetery.

He was born in Licking County, Ohio, April 22, 1855. On March 29, 1888 he was married at Le Loup to Bird Wilson, a school teacher. She died November 8, 1940. Surviving relatives are three sons and three daughters, James Owen SEYMOUR, Rantoul, B. Mac SEYMOUR, Ottawa; Fred SEYMOUR, Clifton; Mrs. E.L. STRATTON, Muncie; Miss Harriett SEYMOUR, Ottawa High School teacher and Miss Fannie SEYMOUR of the home, and 10 grandchildren. One of his grandsons, Harold SEYMOUR is serving with the US Army in England.

The first night the Benjamin SEYMOUR family spent in Kansas was at the Tulloss property, near Rantoul. Next day Mr. SEYMOUR bought the cabin and land of a squatter who had preempted land from the Ottawa Indians, then occupying this territory. The father died the following March, leaving the mother and eight small children, and she began the task of rearing them. Among her duties she served as postmistress, having the "office" in her home. With all her interests she, had time for religion, and the son James O. SEYMOUR, often rode horseback with his mother to services at Osawatomie.

J O SEYMOUR recalled Quantrill's raid on Lawrence and many historic events in the progress of this community. Ottawa had not been founded in those early days, and the nearest trading point was Westport Landing, the beginning of Kansas City. As he grew up, he made several trips to Westport Landing to drive cattle across the open range, to market, taking three days. Long after most men retired, he continued work in his garden and other farm duties. As long as he was able he made weekly trips to Ottawa to gather "the news" and visit with his many friends. He enjoyed walking and often, in former years, made the half-mile trip into Rantoul on foot, just for the exercise. He was instrumental in organizing the Rantoul Rural High School.

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August 25, 1944 (Newspaper article)

Funeral Services
SEYMOUR---The funeral of James Owen SEYMOUR, 89, prominent farmer resident of Rantoul vicinity of 87 years, was held Thursday from the Ruhamah Baptist Church. Rev. W. A. Elliott of the First Baptist Church, Ottawa, assisted by Alfred Waln, officiated. Mr. SEYMOUR died Monday at the home. The pallbearers were Robert TULLOSS, Claude AVERILL, William HAUGHN, J. S. WELTON, Glen A. HAYWARD and Floyd BARNETT. Roger FREDRIKSON accompanied by Mrs. Charles P. JOHNSON sang "Rock of Ages", "Near to the Heart of God" and "Abide With Me". Many friends and relatives from over the county attended the services. Among those present from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. E. L. STRATTON, Beth and Bob, Mr. and Mrs. Fred SEYMOUR, Freddy Bob and Ann, CLIFTON; Mr. and Mrs. Mac SEYMOUR, Tom and Billy, Mrs. John FITZGERALD Dr. and Mrs. John A. DAVIS and Jack, Mrs. Ethel SEYMOUR, Mrs. Lawrence OGG, Mr. and Mrs Lloyd DAUGHARTHY, Mrs. Ben BARNES, Perry PORTER, Shirley PORTER, Mr. and Mrs. Howard STEELE, Mrs. Vincent REED and Rev. and Mrs. C. P. JOHNSON, Ottawa; Mrs. Ed MARTIN, Ellis MARTIN, Ruth KINKAID and Mr. and Mrs. Charles PETERS, Princeton; Mrs. S. W. MERRILL and Mrs. D. S. WHITE, Kansas City, Kansas; Mrs. E. M. GETCHELL, Pueblo, Colorado; Mrs. Bernard FLEMING and R. H. HARRISON, Wellsville; Mr. and Mrs. T. E. KINDER and Mr and Mrs. Earl MAXWELL, Fontana. Interment was in Ruhamah Cemetery.

He was buried at Ruhamah Cem. in Rantoul, Franklin Co., KS.⁷¹⁰ James was a Baptist. Parents: Benjamin Jones SEYMOUR-61901 and Ann TULLOSS-61902.

Spouse: Catherine Charlotta "Bird" WILSON-61890. Catherine Charlotta "Bird" WILSON and James Owen SEYMOUR were married on 29 March 1888. Children were: Quincy Russell SEYMOUR-61903, Edgar Wilson SEYMOUR-61904, James Owen SEYMOUR II-61905, Charlotta SEYMOUR-61906, Benjamin McCune "Mac" SEYMOUR-61907, Harriet Urith SEYMOUR-61908, Fannie SEYMOUR-61927, Fred SEYMOUR-61931.

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James Owen (Jim) Seymour

James Owen (Jim) SEYMOURwas born February 1, 1893, the son of J. O. and Bird Wilson SEYMOUR on the family farm south of Rantoul and never lived over 1 1/4 miles away during his entire life. He passed away March 28, 1981 after a brief illness.

During his early years he farmed. He also hired out with his team of horses in the local oil and gas fields, often being the one to assemble 6 to 8 neighbors and teams needed to move the steam-powered drilling rig and its accompanying equipment between drilling sites.

In 1930, he bought the milk route from the Rantoul area to Bennett Creamery in Ottawa which he ran until his retirement. He also developed a back haul which consisted of most of the groceries, pop and ice cream for four stores and two restaurants. He was Rantoul's last iceman and would bring back anything customers along his route requested, which might range from feed to eye glasses or a matching spool of thread.

He was his own contractor for the house he lived in which was built on land which once belonged to a freed Negro slave. Most of the freed slave's original log house still stands.

During floods, neighbors in the river bottom north of Rantoul would wait until the last possible moment to move out. Receiving a call for help in the middle of the night, he would light a lantern, saddle the families' two horses which knew all the high ground in the river bottom, get a companion, and help lead them to the safety of higher ground.

He was a member and former trustee of Ruhamah Baptist Church, and a long-time member of both the Cutler Township Board and the Rantoul Rural High School District Board.

He was married to the former Ruth L. DAUGHARTHY July 18, 1929 and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1979. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Nadene) PETERS, Ottawa, three sons, Harold SEYMOUR, Manhattan, Edgar SEYMOUR, Freeville NY, and James SEYMOUR, Murrysville PA, three sisters, Mrs. E.L. STRATTON, Birmingham Michigan, Harriet SEYMOUR and Fannie SEYMOUR, both of Rantoul, a brother, Fred SEYMOUR, Junction City and sixteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dortha Mae SEYMOUR and three brothers Edgar, Quincy, and B. Mac SEYMOUR.

Many many loving friends were at the church and the community who highly respected this philosopher, historian, ------------

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In Memory

James Owen SEYMOUR, son of J. O. and Bird (Wilson) SEYMOUR , was born February 1, 1893, at Rantoul, Kansas, and passed away March 28, 1981, in Kansas City, Missouri.

He was a lifelong resident of the Rantoul area. In the early years he farmed and teamed in the oil fields. Later he was an independent milk hauler for the Bennett Creamery, Ottawa, until retiring in 1961.

He was a member of the Ruhamah Baptist Church, Rantoul, and served as a member of the Trustees of the church for many years. He was a former member of the Cutler Township Board and Rantoul Rural High School Board.

He was married July 18, 1929, in Ottawa to the former Ruth L. DAUGHARTHY and she survives. Also left to mourn his passing are one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Nadene) PETERS, Ottawa; three sons, Harold SEYMOUR, Manhattan, Edgar SEYMOUR, Freeville, New York, and James O. SEYMOUR Jr., Murrysville, Pennsylvania; sixteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. E.L. STRATTON of Birmingham, Michigan, Miss Harriet SEYMOUR and Miss Fannie SEYMOUR, both of Rantoul; one brother, Fred SEYMOUR, Junction City. He was receded in death by a daughter, Dortha Mae SEYMOUR, who passed away in 1943, and by three brothers, Quincy SEYMOUR and Edgar SEYMOUR, who both died in World War I, and by B. Mac SEYMOUR, who died in 1980.

Mr. SEYMOUR will be sadly missed by his family and those who knew him.

He was buried at Highland Cem. in Ottawa, Franklin Co., KS.⁷¹⁰ James was an an independent milk hauler and ice man. He was Baptist. Parents: James Owen SEYMOUR-61900 and Catherine Charlotta "Bird" WILSON-61890.

Spouse: Fannie Mae HOYLE-61932. Fannie Mae HOYLE and James Owen SEYMOUR II were married. Children were: Beth Nadine SEYMOUR-61936, Harold Jay SEYMOUR-61937, Dortha Mae SEYMOUR-61938.

Spouse: Ruth Lolita DAUGHARTHY-61933. Ruth Lolita DAUGHARTHY and James Owen SEYMOUR II were married on 18 July 1929. Children were: Edgar Wilson SEYMOUR-61943, (Second son of Ruth and James SEYMOUR) SEYMOUR-61944, Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.

Spouse: Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Tracey BETLYON-126409, Terri BETLYON-126410, Clayton BETLYON-126411.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.

Spouse: Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.

Spouse: Betty Jane TALLMAN-61998. Children were: Living, Living, Living.

Spouse: Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living.

Spouse: Isaac PRUITT-61925. Sarah Jane SEYMOUR and Isaac PRUITT were married.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.

Spouse: Living.

Spouse: Barbara Jane BROWN-61993. Barbara Jane BROWN and Thomas Owen SEYMOUR were married on 27 March 1948 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Children were: Living, Living.

Spouse: Helen Marie RODRIQUEZ-76293. Helen Marie RODRIQUEZ and Wilmer Vincent SEYMOUR were married. Children were: Charlena Faye SEYMOUR-76291.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.

Spouse: Leisle Earl LUCAS-187641. Ollie SHACK and Leisle Earl LUCAS were married on 15 January 1921.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living.

Spouse: (Wife of SHACKELFORD, C. J.) -157043. (Wife of SHACKELFORD, C. J.) and C. J. SHACKELFORD were married. Children were: Park Leroy SHACKELFORD-157041.