James Tilton Farley

1876 - 1960  (83 years)

• Name	James Tilton Farley
  Nickname	Till
  Born	27 Dec 1876	Pipestem, Summers County, West Virginia
  Gender	Male
  Died	2 Nov 1960	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	5 Nov 1960	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I3507	Rossville
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2019

  
  

  Father	Allen Farley
  Mother	Marinda Farley
  Family ID	F3102	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Alice F Davis Farley,   b. 21 Jun 1882, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky ,   d. 14 Mar 1970, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 87 years)
  Married	6 Nov 1901
  Children	+ 1. William Winfred Farley,   b. 27 Nov 1903, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky ,   d. 26 May 1981, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 77 years) + 2. Jewell L Farley Tschantz Hunsucker Day,   b. 22 Jul 1906, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky ,   d. 16 Jan 1977, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 70 years)   3. Lawrence (Clarence) Farley,   b. 3 Oct 1908, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky ,   d. 22 Feb 2000, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 91 years)
  Documents		Anniversary- Farley, James and Alice GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Farley were highly honored, Sunday on the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, sponsored by their children, who gathered for the lovely family dinner served at the noon hour. The table was centered by cakes and cut flowers and the entire house was brilliant in color of autumn cut flowers and potted plants. An open house from two to five was the feature of the day, when relatives, friends and neighbors called to extend best wishes and congratulations. The long dining table was beautifully decorated in keeping with the anniversary. A two-tier wedding cake in white and gold topped with gold roses, and on each side were potted yellow mums which formed an attractive setting for the gift table; where the guests were served to cake and coffee. Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Jewel Hunsucker cut the cake and did the serving. Mr. and Mrs. Farley headed the receiving line and Mrs. Farley wore a dark purple crepe dress and corsage of yellow roses, a gift from her daughter. The table was well filled with lovely gifts from their children and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Farley came to Kansas in 1910 and have spent most of their wedded life in and around Rossville. All their children and grandchildren were home except one son, Mr. and Mrs. William Farley and children of Brady, Nebr., who were unable to come because of the weather and a grandson, Donnie Tschantz in the service at Korea. The guests present included: Mr. and Mrs. Farley, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farley, of Manhattan; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hunsucker, Bill Whitney, Regina Tschantz Mr. and Mrs. Norman Humphrey, Bobby Tschantz, of Topeka;; Miss Juanita Mark, Meriden; Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Folsom, St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. F. Steffee, Mrs. Vilinda Barney, Mildred A. Stovall, Mr. and Mrs. Denny Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Ky Prater, Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Cottle, Mrs. Eva Davis, Marvin Davis, Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Wolverton, Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Whearty, Edith Higginbotham, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Swenson, Mrs. F.E. Pardee and Robert L. Berry. Mr. and Mrs. Farley received many cards and letters from relatives and friends unable to be present.
  Last Modified	30 Nov 2017 12:39:39
  Family ID	F1590	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents		Obituary- Farley, James 1 JAMES T. FARLEY James T. “Till” Farley, 83, a resident of Rossville for 50 years, died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 5, at 2 p.m. in the Rossville Christian Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. Sam Nichols with Hurley Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Music was furnished by Mr. Terry Carlson, soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Ernest Decker at the piano. Pallbearers were Jim Davis, Marvin Davis, John Davis, Elmer Davis, Glenn Davis, and Stanley Davis. James Hilton Farley was born at Pipestem, West Virginia, December 27, 1876, the son of Allen and Marinda Farley. He passed away November 2, 1960, at the age of 83 years 10 mo. and 6 days. When a small boy he moved with his parents to West Liberty, Kentucky. On November 6, 1901, he was united in marriage to Alice Davis and to this union were born three children. In February, 1910, Mr. Farley brought his family to Kansas, settling near Rossville on a farm. He spent several years farming, moving into Rossville in 1945 where he spent the remainder of his life. Mourning the loss of their loved one are his wife Alice of the home, one daughter, Jewel Hunsucker of Topeka, two sons, William of Rossville, and Lawrence of Manhattan; one sister, Ada Sieler of Dayton, Ohio; six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Those from out of town attending the funeral of Mr. Till Farley were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farley, Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Dickens, Mr. and Mrs. Clair Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Boudreau, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lemon, Mrs. Roy Yoder, Mrs. Albert Reedy, Mrs. Loy Hale, Mrs. Sterling Wells, and Mrs. Ada Folsom, all of Manhattan; Mrs. Jewel Hunsucker, Mr. Bobby Tschantz, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Humphrey, Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Tschantz, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lemon, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kesler, Mr. Elmer Davis, Mr. Glen Davis, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lemon and David, all of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Prentis DeHart of Maple Hill; Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Davis of Silver Lake, Mr. Stanley Davis of Willard.
  		Obituary- Farley, James 2 Card of Thanks- To all the kind friends, neighbors and relatives who extended their sympathy both in words and floral tributes during our bereavement, we offer our most heartfelt thanks. Our special thanks also to the Christian Church for the food that was brought in our time of need. Mrs. Till Farley Mrs. Jewel Hunsucker and Family Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farley Bill Farley & family