Catherine (Kathryn) Boyer Landis

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Obituary- Landis, Kathryn 2

Mrs. Samuel Landis

Kathryn Boyer was born January 19, 1848, in Dauphin county, Penn., and departed this life October 13, 1937, at the age of 89 years, 8 months and 24 days.

She was united in marriage to Samuel C. Landis on March 21, 1869. To this union were born thirteen children, three of whom died in infancy. Her husband passed away June 22, 1922. Those surviving are seven daughters: Mrs. Mary Saum, Pleasanton, Kansas; Mrs. Emma Weinberger, Delano, Calif.; Mrs. E.L. Allman, Ellis, Kansas; Mrs. Lucy Rush, Topeka; Mrs. O.D. Lockhart, Osborne, Kansas; Miss Clara Landis of the home; three sons, Daniel B., Rossville; Samuel A., North Topeka, R6; John F., Topeka. Two sisters and one brother, all of Pennsylvania, 31 grandchildren and 21 great grand-children, also survive.

They came to Kansas in the spring of 1878 and settled on the farm where she resided for 59 years until her death. She united with the Methodist church in her girlhood and in later years united with the United Brethren church.

In 1919 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Funeral services were held at the North Topeka Baptist church Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Barclay. Interment was in Prairie Home cemetery.

Card of Thanks - We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness shown us in our bereavement.
The Landis Family.

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