The Herington Times

Thursday, July 1, 1920

Page 8, Column 2

Death of J. L. Liggett

Joseph L. Liggett was born eighty-two years ago the 7th day of this month, at Moorefield, West Virginia.  He died at Herington, Kansas, June 26, 1920 .

He lived with his parents on the farm until the breaking out of the civil war then enlisted with the fifty-second Virginia Volunteers.  He served unde Stonewall Jackson. At the close of the war he returned to the farm. in Virginia.

In 1886 Mr. Liggett was united in holy wedlock to Miss Elizabeth Forrer of Augusta county, Virginia. To this union seven children were given, four sons and three daughters.  All of these children, with the exception of the oldest son, were present at the funeral, to comfort their mother in this hour of her sorrow. The oldest son was killed in a railroad wreck a few years ago.

Mr. Liggett was always a very strong man.  Until two months ago, he never experienced day of sickness. His unimpaired physical condition prolonged his days in his last sickness.

In addition to the sons and daughters, the following relatives from out of town were present: Mr. Samuel Forrer, the brother of Mrs. Liggett; Mr. John Liggett of Topeka, a nephew, Mr. T. Kirk and Mr. Dyke, sons-in-law; and Mrs. Dyke, of Texas, a grandson's wife.

His sons, W. H., Joe and Charlie and a daughter, Mrs. Ben Alward, all live in Herington.

The death of Mr. Ligett removes one of three old settlers from the community. He came here 37 years ago, and was a farmer for many years. He had a wide acquaintance. Mr. Liggett maintained a youthful spirit and pleasant disposition until the end and left many friends in this vicinity.

The funeral was held Sunday, Rev. Orton, pastor of the M. E. church officiating.