Nellie Ruth Sebring

1898 - 1915  (16 years)

• Name	Nellie Ruth Sebring
  Born	12 Dec 1898	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	1 Mar 1915	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I6173	Rossville
  Last Modified	19 Nov 2019

  
  

  Father	Austin Sebring,   b. 8 Feb 1863, Ripley County, Indiana ,   d. 10 Dec 1946  (Age 83 years)
  Mother	Luella V Anderson Sebring,   b. 1856,   d. 14 Dec 1942  (Age 86 years)
  Married	3 Feb 1895	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Family ID	F7035	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents

  Obituary- Sebring, Nellie Memorial. The community was shocked on Monday morning by the announcement of the death of Ruth Sebring. She had been out of school for a couple of weeks because of an indisposition, but was able to be up and around the house most of the time until Saturday morning when she was taken seriously ill and medical aid was summoned. But it was unavailable and she was called higher and passed to her reward Monday, March 1st, 1915. Nellie Ruth was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Sebring and was born on the family homestead north of Rossville, December 12, 1898. Ruth gave her heart to God and her hand to the church at the early age of 12 years. She was baptised by the Rev. Job Wykert and united with the United Brethren church at Olive Branch, of which church and Sunday school she was a loved and consistent member. Ruth had a sweet amiable disposition and was much loved by those who knew her intimately. The funeral services begun at the home conducted by Prof. Livingood were completed at the M.E. church in Rossville. Rev. Walter Ward, the pastor, had charge of the services and preached a very comforting sermon from I Cor., 15:55. Ruth being a member of the Rossville High School, the scholars attended in a body. The music was beautiful and appropriate. There were many beautiful floral offerings. The pallbearers consisted of Prof. Livingood and five boys who were members of Ruth’s class (Sophomore). The remains were interred in the Rossville cemetery. The grief stricken parents and sister, Esther have the deep sympathy of the entire community. Death of Ruth Sebring Ruth Sebring, the sixteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Sebring died Monday after a very brief illness. Death was due to a breakdown of the nervous system. Miss Ruth, who was one of the most popular pupils of the high school, was forced to leave school about two weeks ago, but as late as last Friday had been up and around the house. Her condition became alarming Saturday and she passed away Monday. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Methodist church, the services being conducted by Rev. Ward. The high school students of Rossville attended the funeral in a body. Interment was made in the Rossville cemetery.