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Blanche Vorhies Martin Driscoll

Female 1883 - 1968  (85 years)


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  • Name Blanche Vorhies Martin Driscoll 
    Born 22 Feb 1883  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 3 Nov 1968  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 5 Nov 1968  Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I3471  Rossville
    Last Modified 17 Feb 2021 

    Father Charles W Vorhies,   b. 1860, Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Apr 1948, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Mother Samantha Ellen (Birdie) (Ella) Miller Vorhies,   b. 1863,   d. 10 Mar 1954  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 31 Mar 1882 
    Documents
    Anniversary- Vorhies, Charles and Samantha 1
    Anniversary- Vorhies, Charles and Samantha 1
    Last Friday was the 35th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Vorhies and that evening a few friends walked in and surprised them. The evening was spent in playing games and having a general good time. After refreshments of cake and ice cream were served the guests departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Vorhies many happy returns of the day. The guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. Elton Vorhies, Rev. A.J. Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Kassebaum, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. John Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Yocum, Mr. and Mrs. Abner Cless, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Binns, Mr. and Mrs. W.V. Hook, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kirkpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. Zook, Mesdames McPherson, Hawks, Myers, Aye, R. Binns, Wm. Bond, King, Will Cless, Brady, Thomas, L. Howard, and Mrs. John Goodnow of Topeka; Misses May Bradley, Mabel Binns, Irene Howard, George Stewart, and George Eversole, and Howard Vorhies.

    [From 5 Apr 1917]
    Anniversary- Vorhies, Charles and Samantha 2
    Anniversary- Vorhies, Charles and Samantha 2
    Mr. and Mrs. Charley Vorhies were guests of honor at a wedding anniversary dinner, Saturday, at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Blanche Driscoll, at Silver Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Vorhies were presented a large wedding cake and friends were invited in and served to ice cream and cake. This was the 53rd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Vorhies.
    Anniversary- Vorhies, Charles and Samantha 3
    Anniversary- Vorhies, Charles and Samantha 3
    Mr. and Mrs. Charley Vorhies were pleasantly reminded of their 54th wedding anniversary, Monday March 30, when Mrs. Beth Hartzell presented them with a lovely cake as an anniversary token of friendship.
    Anniversary- Vorhies, Charles and Samantha 4
    Anniversary- Vorhies, Charles and Samantha 4
    Wednesday was the 56th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Vorhies.
    Anniversary- Vorhies, Charles and Samantha 5
    Anniversary- Vorhies, Charles and Samantha 5
    Mr. and Mrs. Charley Vorhies entertained dinner guests last Thursday evening in honor of their 62nd wedding anniversary. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Hartzell, June and Kay; Morris BOnd, Mrs. W.E. Ellis, Mrs. Beulah McIntyre, Mr. and Mrs. Vorhies.
    Anniversary- Vorhies, Charles and Samantha
    Anniversary- Vorhies, Charles and Samantha
    MARRIED 63 YEARS
    Mr. and Mrs. Charey Vorhies will
    have been married sixty-three years Friday of this week, March 30.

    Living here all their lives since their marriage except for excursions to California at various times for short sojourns, Mr. and Mrs. Vorhies are enjoying fairly good health and remain active in their church and lodge circles. They will spend the day quietly at home. Mr. Vorhies still is one of the best gardeners in Rossville and always has
    a well-kept lawn. Mr. and Mrs. Vorhies have two daughters, Mrs. Blanch Driscoll of Topeka and Mrs. Beulah McIntyre of the home.

    Best wishes to this fine couple of Rossville citizens.
    Anniversary- Vorhies, Charles and Samantha 7
    Anniversary- Vorhies, Charles and Samantha 7
    March 30 marks the 66th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Vorhies.
    Family ID F2023  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Frank H Martin 
    Married 16 Feb 1903 
    Children 
     1. Frank V Martin,   b. 16 Sep 1905, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Dec 1974, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years)
    Documents
    Marriage- Vorhies, Blanche-Martin, Frank
    Marriage- Vorhies, Blanche-Martin, Frank
    Martin-Vorhies Nuptials.

    Mr. Frank H. Martin and Miss Blanche Vorhies were quietly married last Saturday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Vorhies, Rev. H.L. Nelson officiating. Those witnessing the ceremony were: Dr. and Mrs. F.H. Martin, Miss Vera Martin of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Vorhies, Miss Beulah Vorhies and Miss Gertrude Hook of Rossville. A plain band ring was used to seal the marriage vow. The bride was attired in a gray traveling suit, and the groom in the conventional plain black. After the ceremony refreshments consisting of ice cream, cake, coffee and fruits were served. The happy couple left amidst a shower of rice and good wishes, on the evening train for their future home in Topeka.

    [From 21 Feb 1903]
    Last Modified 15 Nov 2017 18:15:07 
    Family ID F2022  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Obituary- Driscoll, Blanche
    Obituary- Driscoll, Blanche
    Driscoll, Mrs. Blanche V. - Age 85, of Rossville, Kan., passed away November 3, Graveside services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Rossville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Johnnie LIllard Post No. 31 at Rossville. Verschelden Funeral Home St. Marys.

    Blanche Driscoll
    Rossville - Mrs. Blanche V. Driscoll, 85, died Sunday at her home.

    She was born Feb. 22, 1883, at Rossville. She was a member of Potwin Presbyterian Church in Topeka.

    Survivors include a son, Frank V. Martin, at home; and a sister, Mrs. Beulah V. McIntyre, Rossville.

    Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.


    Aged Rossville resident dies on Sunday
    Mrs. Blanche V. Driscoll, 85, native of Rossville, died Sunday at her home.

    She is survived by a son, Frank V. Martin, of the home; and a sister, Mrs. Beulah V. McIntyre, Rossville.

    She was a member of the Potwin Presbyterian Church in Topeka.

    Graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Rossville Cemetery.

    Mrs. Blanch [sic] Driscoll died Sunday at her home in Rossville. She was born Feb. 22, 1883, at Rossville. She was a member of Potwin Presbyterian Church in Topeka. Survivors include a son, Frank Martin at home and a sister Mrs. Beulah McIntyre, Rossville. Graveside services were held Tuesday 2 p.m. at Rossville Cemetery.