Families of Ruth Ann Hall

RUTH ANN HALL, daughter of EMILY PRINCE and AMOS HALL, was born July 13, 1846,³³³⁷ and died July 18, 1886 in Waterville, Marshall, Kansas.^{3337, 6297} She is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Waterville, Marshall, Kansas.^{6297, 456}

She married (1) JOHN M. GIFFORD on August 14, 1866.³³³⁷ He was born April 15, 1847,⁴¹⁴³ and died August 9, 1880.³³³⁷

She married (2) GEORGE H. TITCOMB on November 15, 1885 in Waterville, Marshall, Kansas.³³³⁷ He was born April 24, 1836 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts,⁶²⁹⁸ and died September 9, 1910 in Waterville, Marshall, Kansas.⁶²⁹⁸ He is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Waterville, Marshall, Kansas.^{456, 6298}

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Children of RUTH ANN HALL and JOHN M. GIFFORD:

1. GLEN DAVID GIFFORD, b. July 21, 1870;³³³⁷ d. September 26, 1891.³³³⁷
2. JOHN HALL GIFFORD, b. May 13, 1872;³³³⁷ d. February 25, 1877.³³³⁷
3. AGNES EMOGENE GIFFORD, b. April 16, 1874, Pleasantville, Pennsylvania;^{3337, 4142} m. JEROME ADDISON CROWLEY on April 14, 1897 in Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York^{3337, 4146}; d. January 4, 1939, Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York.⁴¹⁴²

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Obituaries

Marshall County Democrat, July 29, 1886⁶²⁹⁷

OBITUARY.

Died, in the city of Waterville, Kas., on Sunday, July 18th, 1886, at 8:30 o'clock a. m., Ruth H., wife of George H. Titcomb, age 40 years.

On Sunday morning many hearts were made sad when it was known that death had again entered our town and taken one who was universally respected and loved.

Mrs. Ruth H. Titcomb, the subject of this sketch was born in 1846 in East Randolph, Cattaraugus county, N. Y. Her maiden name was Ruth H. Hall, and she was the daughter of Capt. Amos Hall, one of the early pioneers of Cattaraugus county. She received her education at the Randolph academy. In 1866 she was married to John M. Gifford, of Chautauqua county, New York, and removed with him to the oil regions of Pennsylvania, where in 1876 Mr. Gifford started the Edenbug Daily Heral[d], which paper he continued to publish until the time of his death of consumption in 1880. On account of failing in health the editorial and business management of the paper devolved on the deceased, which she attended to with great credit to herself. Left after the death of her husband with two small children and thrown upon her own resources, resumed the work of a teacher. In 1883 she came to Waterville, Kansas, in which state her three sisters, Mrs. P. C. Staley, Mrs. Powers and Mrs. Brown already resided, another sister, Mrs. E. E. Beals, coming to Waterville about a year ago. She obtained the position of primary teacher in our public school, and held it for two years, completely winning the hearts of the little ones, whose grief at her death was unexpressibly touching, and by her system of teaching was acknowledged to be one of the most successful primary teachers in Marshall county. Finding the duties of teaching too hard for her failing health, in June, 1885, she accepted the position of assistant in the Waterville postoffice, which she continued to hold until no longer able to attend to the duties. On November 15th, 1885, she was married to Geo. H. Titcomb, the present postmaster at Waterville. Although in poor health at the time of her marriage loving friends thought that with complete rest and careful attention she might regain her lost health. That fatal scourge consumption had set its seal upon her, and for eight months only was she spared to husband, children and friends. For several weeks it was thought there was an improvement in her health, and hopes were expressed that their loved one might be spared, but without avail, and after long and patient suffering she peacefully fell asleep, trusting in Him who "giveth His beloved sleep."

The deceased was endowed with talents of a high order, was of a sunny and cheerful disposition, and was a willing helper in church, Sabbath school and all good works. None will be more sadly missed. She leaves a husband, two children, four sisters and a large number of other relatives to mourn her death, and have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community.

The funeral was held at the residence on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock where a large number of the citizens assembled to pay the last token of respect to the dead. The services were conducted by Rev. A. J. Lowe, after which the remains were conveyed to Riverside Cemetery and laid to rest.—Waterville Telegraph

Marshall County News, September 16, 1910⁶²⁹⁸

GEORGE H. TITCOMB DEAD.

Geo. H. Titcomb died at his home in this city, Friday, September 9th., at 6:45 p. m., aged 74 years, 4 months and 13 days.

The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the residence, Rev. I. B. Helsey officiating. The funeral was in charge of the Odd Fellows. The Rebeccas were out in a body, also the Grand Army, the old soldiers acting as pall bearers. He was laid to rest by the side of his wife in the Waterville cemetery.

He was born April 24, 1836, in Boston and moved to Kansas in 1861, locating on a homestead half a mile east of this city. In 1862 he enlisted in the Ninth Kansas Volunteers and was a member of Co. K. After the war he returned to his farm and some time later moved to Waterville. He was appointed postmaster by President Cleveland and served four years. He was a justice of the peace for several years and was city clerk about fifteen years. Besides being an active member of the Odd Fellows he was a member of the G. A. R. and the Rebecca lodge. He always took a great interest in city affairs and his counsel and advice will be missed.

He leaves to mourn his death a sister, who has been making her home with him for some time, and several brothers and sisters in Boston.

Census Records

Date	Location	Enumerated Names
July 15, 18503272	Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York	Amos Hall Emily Prince Emma R. Hall Ruth Ann Hall Mary Elizabeth Hall Mary Parmalee
July 18, 18603285	Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York	Amos Hall Emily Prince Clare Elnora Hall Emma R. Hall Ruth Ann Hall Mary Elizabeth Hall Frances Hall Mary Parmalee
June 4, 18804140	Edenburg, Clarion, Pennsylvania	Ruth Ann Hall John M. Gifford Glen David Gifford Agnes Emogene Gifford