Ann Withers and William Mackender Letcher Irvine
WILLIAM MACKENDER LETCHER IRVINE, son of MARY ELIZABETH ANN CLARK and JAMES HOUSTON IRVINE, was born in 1853 in Saline County, Missouri,456 and died January 7, 1896 in Saline County, Missouri.456 He is buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Fairville, Saline, Missouri.456
He married ANN WITHERS on June 2, 1881 in Saline County, Missouri.10234 She was born December 10, 1858 in Knox County, Missouri,706 and died July 10, 1937 in Saline County, Missouri.706 She married (2) Charles St. Clair Seal January 21, 1903 in Saline County, Missouri (b. October 11, 1856, Green County, Virginia;706 d. June 5, 1941, Miami Township, Saline, Missouri706).11164
Children of ANN WITHERS and WILLIAM MACKENDER LETCHER IRVINE:
- JOHN WITHERS IRVINE, b. March 8, 1882, Marshall, Saline, Missouri;10393 m. NADINE YOUNG on November 2, 1911 in Marshall, Saline, Missouri11152; d. November 22, 1974.456
- SAMUEL CLARK IRVINE, b. October 3, 1883, Marshall, Saline, Missouri; m. WINIFRED SLOAN GLENN on February 21, 1912 in Harrisonville, Cass, Missouri11161; d. October 19, 1979.
- MARY IRVINE, b. December 3, 1885, Saline County, Missouri;456 d. July 2, 1888, Saline County, Missouri;456 bur. Mount Carmel Cemetery, Fairville, Saline, Missouri.456
- RUTH IRVINE, b. May 1, 1889, Missouri;56 d. April 26, 1978, Missouri;9438 bur. Ridge Park Cemetery, Marshall, Saline, Missouri.456
- MARGARET IRVINE, b. March 4, 1892, Missouri;56 m. HERMAN LEIMKUEHLER on October 9, 194411165; d. May 14, 1977, Missouri.9438
Education
- William Mackender Letcher Irvine graduated from Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri in Law.11149
Marriage Announcements and News
Miami Weekly News, Saline County, January 23, 190311164
SEAL-IRVINE—Mr. Charles Seal and Mrs. Annie Irvine were married at the bride's home near Fairville Wednesday, January 21, 1903, at 5:30 p. m., Rev. E. C. Miller officiating.
Newspaper Articles
Weekly Democrat-News, February 29, 1912
ELEGANT RECEPTION
At Seal Home Near Fairville, Six Brides and Grooms Honor Guests of Interesting Occasion.
The handsome reception given at the fine old country home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seal, near Fairville, Tuesday evening, was not only beautiful in appointment and arrangement, but was unique and unusual in the presence of six brides and grooms. We doubt whether the occasion has a precedent in this particular, in the history of the county.
Another notable fact is that the grooms with two exceptions, are prosperous young farmers of the county, and will continue to demonstrate the fact that the rural life in Saline is the most independent, satisfying and delightful.
The Seal home, which has been the scene of so many hospitable and charming affairs in the years that are past, was tastily decorated in cut flowers, graceful palms, ferns and smilax, roses in the parlors and library and in the dining room a beautiful conception of pink and white carnations and smilax.
The honor guests were J. W. Irvine, F. C. Barnhill and Hi. I. Withers and their brides of this city; Sam C. Irvine, Emmett P. Dyer and Jack Hawkins and bride of the county.
The flower embowered receiving rooms made a pretty setting for the beautiful gowns of the brides and the full dress evening suits worn by the grooms. Mrs. J. W. Irvine wore a reception gown of amethyst velvet, handsomely trimmed in duchess lace. Mrs. Barnhill wore an exquisite reception gown of gray broadcloth, trimmed in white. Mrs. Withers wore her wedding gown of white charmeuse satin entrain trimmed with point lace and girdle of pearls; it was beautiful and very becoming. Mrs. Sam Irvine wore an elegant white marquisette over white satin entrain. Mrs. Dyer's reception gown was a beautiful creation of blue charmeuse satin with trimmings of blue fringe with touches of pink. Mrs. Jack Hawkins wore a lovely gown of rose colored chiffon over pale blue satin.
Music was one of the diversions for the delightful occasion, and those who contributed to the impromptu program were Miss Mary Withers, Mrs. H. L. Withers, Mrs. F. C. Barnhill and Mrs. Seal. E. S. Gross was the caterer, and the delicious luncheon served in five courses, included oyster patties, olives, wafers, grated ham and turkey sandwiches, grape ice celery fruit salad, brick cream, angel and devils food cake, coffee and mints.
Misses Ruth and Margaret Irvine, Miss Mary Withers and Miss Helen Dyer, assisted in the dining room in pretty becoming gowns. There were about fifty invitations to the reception given in honor of some of Saline's and Marshall's newly wedded couples, and there were few regrets notwithstanding the condition of the roads.
it was fitting that this wedding reception was held at the Seal home where the young people of the Fairville neighborhood and many from this city have enjoyed so many pleasant hours. The elegant cordial hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Seal and the sons and daughters of the household has added much to the social life of Saline.
Obituaries
Weekly Democrat-News, January 11, 189611148
Tribute to Mr. Irvine
"His life was gentle; and the elements
So mixed in him that Nature might stand up
And say to all the world: This was a man."
Words are so cheap and expressionless when placed beside a grand and true manhood that oft we feel prone to rest the memory of departed friends rather than so poorly express the sentiments aroused within us by their goodly lives. Yet must we sometimes put aside this feeling of inadequacy and strive to express something of the beauty and gentleness of noble character, that the rewards of virtue may be held up in contrast with the prizes Mammon offers to his votaries. We may be dazzled by riches and blinded by the splendors of wealth; but when we are shown te picture of a beautiful life, made good and true by the crucible of pan and suffering, we can but say in our souls: This crown is more enduring than fame or fortune, more precious to humanity than any emolument the world can offer.
W. M. L. Irvine was my friend, and I bring this tribute to his memory. His character was that of a Godly man, and his example was that of one who felt great responsibilities. There was no negative goodness in his nature, no forces permitted to lie dormant and unused. Active in business, in social life and educational subjects, he gave to each his best endeavors and his conscientious consideration and support, unostentatious in all things, yet did charity find in him a ready and generous aid, the church a strong and reliable pillar. No duty of his, to church or state or home, was ever lightly dismissed, nor performed without due respect to its meaning and importance. Of strong character, he impressed his individuality upon all with whom he associated, and without giving or taking offense. He was more than just, better than honest, nor was his liberality prodigal and unthoughted.
I have never known any man who so carefully weighed every word and action; who was so scrupulous of his own acts and so charitable towards others; who asked so little and gave so much; who was more noble, sympathetic, brave and tender as W. M. L. Irvine. He was the one only man I ever new who, possesses of great force of character and activity, had not an enemy in the world.
It is not strange that for such a man the mourning is general. Sympathy and sorrow flowed to him as the rivers to the sea. And yet at no time through the months of his agonizing pain did he murmur or repine. Never was there an irritable word or act, and the devotion of a never-tiring wife was requited with patient, quiet, kind appreciation, beautiful in health, glorious in suffering. The comfort of relatives and friends who watched with him were objects of his solicitude when it would seem that his suffering must drive all else out of his mind. I have never before witnessed such fortitude, patience and resignation, and I expect never again to behold its like. His, indeed, was a great character, and his influence for good will live as long as his memory.
When a man, in the prime of life, is cut down as a strong oak tree, we ponder as to why this may be, and we say that it is most sad and deplorable. Yet we know not but the seeming catastrophe may be in reality a blessing. The suffering and death of Mr. Irvine has left an impress upon a large community which it would have been difficult to have created with any life. How gladly ought we all to feel if the Master could use our lives to so good a purpose, though we must give them up to accomplish the result. "THough he were dead, yet shall he live again," and the life of an immortal influence is more to be desired than a few more weary years of earth.
There is goodness in the world, and every day is it being more fully developed. We have seen in the life of our friend how perfectly it will grow if cultivated. No one who has seen this life but must wish in his heart for a like character, and that wish is a moment wrested from less noble thoughts and added to the growth of our better selves.These examples being multiplied, increase our tendencies toward right living, and by heeding the impulse, we, like him, in the end of our pilgrimage, may say with Paul, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness."
A. C. Baldwin
Slater Rustler, January 11, 189611149
W. M. L. Irvine Dead
W. M. L. Irvine, died at his home near Fairville, last Tuesday, aged 43 years. He had been ill for several years, and some time ago had one of his legs amputated, to stop the ravages of the disease, but it did not check it.
The deceased was a graduate of law in the State University and practiced his profession in this county several years. He was married June 2nd 1881, to Miss Anna Withers, daughter of Hon. I. C. Withers, who lives near Fairville. He leaves a wife, four children and a host of friends and relatives in Saline County to mourn his untimely departure.
Chariton Courier, January 17, 189610371
W. M. L. Irvine, of near Fairville, died of tuberculosis the first of last week. Mr. Irvine was formerly a member of the Saline county bar, but was compelled to abondon the practice of his chosen profession some time ago on account of feeble health. He leaves a wife and several children. The Marshall Citizen speaks of him as a man of fine character, cultivation and literary tastes.
Slater News-Rustler, July 16, 193711150
It is with deep regret in general that Saline County heard of the death of Mrs. Charles Seal, of near Fairville. The end came on July 10th at her home where she had long been confined to her wheel chair, as she was sorely disabled. The funeral was held at the Fairville Church, Monday afternoon and interment was at Mt. Carmel. She was not only a fine Christian lady, thoughtful neighbor, and friend to all, but she was also a lady of unusual literary talent, and until recently, she wrote very fine articles for the county papers. The passing of such a fine character as Mrs. Seal, is a heavy blow to relatives and friends. Mrs. Seal's maiden name was Withers, later she became Mrs. Irvine, and in later years, she married Mr. Charles Seal. Many from the Miami vicinity, attended the sad rites at the church and cemetery on Monday afternoon.
Saline County Citizen, June 12, 194111229
Charles Seal Funeral Held Saturday
Services at Mt. Carmel Church Attended by Large Number; Burial Was at Mt. Carmel Cemetery
A large number of relatives and friends assembled at Mt. Carmel Church Saturday afternoon, in a service in memory of Charles Seal, a well known and highly esteemed farmer of the western part of the county, whose death occurred Thursday evening, June 5, at his home.
Mr. Charles Seal died at his home near Fairville at seven o'clock Thursday evening.
He was born October 11, 1856, in Green County near Criglersville, Va. Mr. Seal was one of a family of seven children, of whom only one survives, Mrs. Jennie Walker of Virginia. At an early age, he moved to Glasgow, Mo., and lived there for twenty years. Then he came to Saline County and was engaged in farming.
on January 21, 1908, Mr. Seal married Mrs. Annie Withers Irvine, who preceded him in death four years ago. He joined the Fairville Baptist Church in 1904 and was always active in church work. At the time of his death he was a deacon and had been for many years.
The Rev. G. C. Greenway of Clinton, a former pastor of the Fairville Baptist Church, and the Rev. E. C. Wood, the present pastor, conducted the services.
"No Night There" and "Does Jesus Care" were sung by Mrs. Louis Weber and Mrs. Louis Miller, accompanied by Mrs. George Parks.
Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery and the pallbearers were Edwin Brown, Henry Lueckenoff, Robert Earl Henrichs, Richard Latimer, Lawrence Leimkuehler and Theodore Harvey.
Saline County Progress, July 7, 188811163
IRVINE—On Monday July 2nd at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. L. Irvine, near Fairville, their little daughter, Mary, aged about three years. The burial took place at Mt. Carmel Tuesday. The bereaved parents are sympathised with in their sever affliction by a large circle of relatives and friends.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| August, 186010224 | Miami, Saline, Missouri |
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| August, 18708958 | Miami, Saline, Missouri |
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| June 9, 19003860 | Miami, Saline, Missouri |
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| May 10, 19108964 | Miami, Saline, Missouri |
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| January 8, 19203859 | Miami, Saline, Missouri |
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| April 12, 19303858 | Miami, Saline, Missouri |
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| April 22, 19407953 | Miami, Saline, Missouri |
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