Daniel Allen Claiborn 1839-1931

Daniel Allen Claiborn was born September 2, 1839 in Sumner County, Tennessee. At the time of his death, March 16, 1931, he was 91 years, six months and 14 days old. When he was two years old, his parents moved in an ox wagon from the place of his birth to the state of Missouri and finally located in Camden County. There he lived to manhood. When the cause of the Civil War arose, he enlisted with the Union Army and served until near the close of the war, when in the Battle of Vicksburg he received a wound in his right arm which necessitated its loss. On the 18th day of October, 1865, he was married to Jane E. Huffman and soon after his marriage moved to a homestead near Crocker on Bell's Creek in Pulaski County. He and his widow have lived on the same farm for the past 65 years.

To this union were born 11 children. Two died as children and Arthur died December 3, 1920. Surviving him are his widow, eight children: Ousley Claiborn and Dr. E.G. Claiborn of Decaturville, Missouri; H.A. Claiborne of Wister, Oklahoma; Dr. Drura Claiborn of Big Timber, Montana; Mrs. Belle Layman of Collinsville, Oklahoma; W.I. Claiborn, Mrs. Fannie Salveter and Mrs. Carrie Hamilton, all of Crocker, Missouri. He is also survived by one brother, Judge W.F. Claiborne of Decaturville, Missouri.
Mr. Claiborn, during his years of activity, served as a member of the Pulaski County Court for two terms. He taught one of the first schools ever taught in Pulaski County. He made many useful contributions to the social and community life during the time that he lived, and the power of his character will have its influence for good on generations yet to come. His passing away is a deep loss
felt by all who knew him. Let us believe that as he passed to the other side he felt upon his wasted brow the breath of eternal morning.

***Editor note: D.A. Claiborn is the son of Ousley Claiborne (1802-1891) and Frances Hunter Claiborne (1813-1892)

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Blanche T. Montgomery Woods 1848-1931

MRS BLANCHE WOODS DIES AT AGE 82
Funeral Held at Bloodland

Blanche T. Montgomery Woods was born in Gleaner, Ill in 1848, and died in Centralia, Illinois, at the home of her son, J.E. Woods, January 16, 1931, aged 82 years, 6 months and 16 days.

She was united in marriage to G.M. Woods, in Waynesville, in 1867, and to this union 8 children were born, all of whom are living, as follows: J.E. Woods, of Centralia, Illinois, Alice Dean, of Waynesville, W.A. Woods of Richland, E.T. Woods of Waynesville, Mrs. Anna McClellan of St. Louis, Mrs, Myrtle Brown of St. Louis, Ellen Thomson of St. Louis, and Mrs. Mary Hudgens of Tribune, Missouri.

Besides her children she leaves to mourn her departure 30 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives, neighbors, and friends.

She was converted many years ago but did not unite with any church, but she often spoke of death as going to meet her Saviour, and lived a devoted Christian life.

She had been seriously ill for several months, and for 6 weeks before her passing, was helpless, death being caused by a complication of diseases.

Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church at Bloodland by Rev. Smith, after which interment was made in Bloodland Cemetery.

A large crowd was in attendance among which were her 8 children.