Simpson County Obituaries

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Gallatin News - Sidney Ray, a widely known citizen of the Tenth District of this county died at his home Saturday morning at 5 o'clock. The deceased was on his way to a beef club in his vicinity and was taken critically ill and became unconscious. He was taken to his home where he lingered until his death. The deceased was a native of Simpson County, Ky., where he was born 68 years ago. He was married in 1870 to Miss Amanda Huffhines, a daughter of a noted Presbyterian minister. During the Civil War, Mr. Ray was a member of Capt. Ellis Harper's noted band of home guards. Since the war he had engaged in farming and had accumulated some means. He is survived by his wife and two sons, prominent merchants at Rock Bridge, in this county, and Miss Ida Ray. Several years previous to his death he connected himself with the Christian church at Berea. His remains were taken to Palmyra, Ky., for interment.

17 Oct 1907; submitted by Michael Gann

The little son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. READ, of Scottsville, died this week after a short illness from flux.

Franklin Favorite 11 June 1908; submitted by Michael Gann

Mr. Charles Reece, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Reece, of this place, died at Harrisburg, Ill., last Sunday after a short illness from pneumonia. The remains were brought to this place Tuesday for burial. Mr. Reece left Franklin for Harrisburg almost two years ago, where he secured a good position and remained until the time of his death...

Franklin Favorite 17 March 1910; submitted by Michael Gann

On the night of March 2nd, 1910, grim and merciless death entered the home of Fred Roach and snatched from it the beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Lizzie Hendricks Roach.

Franklin Favorite 24 March 1910;  submitted by Michael Gann

Roy Roberts, son of Mrs. Lina Roberts, died at the home of his mother on High Street, of typhoid fever, last Tuesday night. The young man was about 19 years old and had been down with the disease, which carried him off for several weeks. The entire family, consisting of the mother and 6 children, with the exception of one son, has been down with the fever since Christmas. Mrs. Roberts and one daughter, Miss Clyde, have about recovered, both being able to be up, but Bettle and Rubie, two other daughters, are still quite sick.

Franklin Favorite 12 March 1903; submitted by Michael Gann

Miss Ruby Roberts, daughter of Mrs. Lina Roberts, died at the home of her mother in this place last Monday afternoon. This is the second child Mrs. Roberts has lost within the past few weeks from typhoid fever. Two others. Miss Bettle and Guy, are still down with the disease. Every member of the family with the exception of the mother has been stricken... Miss Ruby Roberts was about 14 years old.

Franklin Favorite 2 April 1903; submitted by Michael Gann

Simpson's Sole Southern Solider - Enlisted in Barren at Wars beginning - Capt John Rogers the Last Simpson Survivor of the Orphan Brigade - The Commonwealth of Kentucky provides a small monthly stipend to the widows of two Confederate soldiers but the rolls carry the name of only one ex-soldier living In Simpson County, who fought upon the side of the Confederacy in the War Between the States, Captain John Rogers, who enlisted in Barren County but has lived for many years in Simpson. Capt. Rogers was a mere boy when General Joseph Lewis led his command from Glasgow to unite with the Southern forces, and for years Capt. Rogers suffered every hardship, which fell to the portion of a soldier fighting a losing battle with no resources save a brave and fearless adherence to a cause he and his comrade's believed to be just. When Lee surrendered at Appomattox. General Lewis started from the South to his home in Kentucky bringing the remnant of what was at the beginning the finest body of soldiers the world ever saw. At Nashville he borrowed $500 from L L. Alexander, then a druggist in that city, but who before the war lived Allen County and was a fried and admirer of General Lewis. The sole purpose of the General had in asking for the loan was to distribute it among his ragged, dirty and half-starved soldiers. It. is not improbable that Capt. Rogers received but a few pennies. As' It was not the custom of the General to play favorites. The command was disbanded and a large number of the men who fought under General Lewis returned to Allen, Barren and Simpson Counties.  It is said all of the Barren contingent have crossed the Great Divide that possibly one or two are left in Allen and that Capt. Rogers is the sole survivor in Simpson County.

Franklin Favorite;  submitted by Michael Gann

Capt. J. L Rogers, commanding Camp D. C. Walker. U. C. V., of Franklin, Ky., reports the death of N. C. Rose, a member of the Camp who served in the 14th Tennessee Infantry. Comrade Rose died on September 11, 1918, at the age of seventy-nine year; having been born September 18, 1839. He was a valiant soldier of the Army of Northern Virginia, participating in the battles about Richmond, and at Gettysburg he was severely wounded. That was his last fight as his wound incapacitated him for further duty. Returning to his home, he took up farming and became an estimable citizen of his community, and he leaves behind him a noble record as one of the many heroes who wore the gray. He was an appreciated member of Camp Walker at Franklin and by his comrades was laid to rest in beautiful Greenlawn Cemetery with military honors.

Franklin Favorite 1918; submitted by Michael Gann

Leander Ruley

A life long Simpson County native died on January 11, 1902. He was 56 years, 11 months and18 days old. He was the son of the late James M. and Harriet Bland Ruley. He was a farmer and land owner in the Stowers { Middleton } Community of Simpson County, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife, Martha Ann Starks Ruley. Six Sons: Leslie, Johnny, Lon, Ben, King, and Bland Ruley all of Simpson County, Kentucky.

Five Daughters: Lue, Sallie, Pauline, And Stella Ruley all of Simpson County, Kentucky. Margaret Ruley Rutherford of Logan County, Kentucky. Three Brothers: James William and Kentucky. Samuel Bland Ruley of Fort Scott, Kansas. And one grandchild. Burial took place in the Starks Cemetery in Simpson County, Kentucky

submitted by Alisa Forshee Westmoreland, Franklin, KY

Martha Ann Starks RULEY