The Grenola Leader

Thursday, March 16, 1922

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Thomas W. Gobble

Thomas W. Gobble was born in Washington County, Virginia, May 20, 1839 and departed this life March 9, 1922 aged 82 years, 9 months and 19 days.  He came to Kansas October 1, 1872, having made a trip to Kansas previous to this time.  Both trips were made in a covered wagon. 

 He was married to Lydia Ann Sychpers May 1, 1866 in Virginia.  To this union were born two children, Mrs. Sarah E. Ware of Grenola and Charles L. Gobble of Brownsville, Texas. 

Mr. and Mrs. Gobble made their home on the homestead in the Independence district, four miles northeast of Grenola, having lived there more than forty years. 

Mr. Gobble entered the Christian church while a boy in Virginia and has been a faithful follower of Christ until his death.  He was very devoted to his Bible, reading it several times every day. 

He made his home with his son Chas. L. Gobble and his daughter, Mrs. Ware at Grenola where he passed away. 

He leaves to mourn his departure a son, Charles and a daughter, Sarah, a stepson, Emanuel Scyphers, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  His wife proceeded him over six years ago. 

Funeral services were held at the ME. Church at 2 o’clock, March 10, conducted by Rev. A.W. Johnson, assisted by Mrs. Yates.