JOHN WORLEY PHOTOGRAPH IN UNIFORM
DIED: June 18, 1911
"REV JOHN WORLEY IS DEAD, Allen, Kansas
Rev. John Worley or as he was more familiarly known, Uncle John, died Sunday
morning at his home, in the south part of town, (Admire) at 9 o'clock after a
short illness. Mr. Worley had been in poor health for the past 2 years
since he suffered a paralytic stroke some 2 years ago. Funeral services
conducted by Rev. Patton were held at the M.P. Church, Monday at 2 o'clock after
which burial was made in the cemetery southeast of town (Allen Cemetery).
John Worley was born near Green Castle, Putnam County,
Indiana, Feb 9, 1835. He came with his parents to New Hartford, Illinois
in 1843, lived there for 10 years and in 1853 moved to West Grove, Iowa.
He enlisted in the Federal Army in 1862 under Col.
Trumble and served for 3 years. Eight brothers served the Federal Army.
Six in one regiment and two in another.
He was married Aug 18, 1869 to Mrs. Sarah Jane Simpson.
To this union 9 children were born.
In 1866, the deceased moved with his parents to Kansas, locating near Holton,
KS. His mother died in 1885 and his father departed this life in 1892.
Rev Worley united with the Methodist Protestant Church
in early boyhood and was ordained as a minister by the Kansas Annual Conference,
Sept 14, 1872. From time to time he spent an active life in the ministry
under the care of the Kansas Conference until about 11 years ago (1900)
when through infirmity, he was forced to give up the gospel ministry he so much
loved and spent his life in retirement. Bro. Worley was faithful in the
services of the Lord and the stars in his crown are many. He departed this
life June 19, 1911 going into the services of a greater minister. At the
time of his death he was 76 years, 4 mos, 9 days of age. He leaves 2
brothers, his wife and 9 children to mourn his loss. The bereaved family
have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sadness and
bereavement".
Editor Robert Henderson adds to the obit:
"It might well be noted that he was not only a soldier of the cross but a
soldier of his country having enlisted in the Federal Army in 1862 and served
these years. Veterans of the war were his pall bearers. The funeral
services were held in the Allen M P church conducted by the pastor Rev Patton
after which the body was interred in the Allen Cemetery, Allen, Lyon Co,
KS."
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PHOTO, OBITUARY AND BIOGRAPHY DONATED BY NORMA NICHOLS.