Flossie May Peterson (1897 - 1898)

Born 1 Oct 1897 in Buffalo Township, Cloud County, Kansas, USA

Ancestors

Died 18 Jun 1898 at age 0 in Buffalo Township, Cloud County, Kansas, USA

Biography

Obit: Died: June 18th, 1898, Flossie May, the only child of Julius and Ada Peterson, of Buffalo township, aged eight months and eighteen days. The following day she was laid to rest in Wolf Creek Cemetery among the fragrant clover blossoms, to await the Master's call. We part to meet again, "beyond the sunset's radiant glow", in a holier, happier, sunnier clime, where angels dwell and joys never fade. The funeral services were conducted by our county clerk, Mr. A. R. Moore. [1]

Newspaper: 1898 Buffalo Township, Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas Card of Thanks We desire to extend our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in the late sickness and death of our little daughter, Flossie. Julius Peterson Ada Peterson The Lord gave and the Lord taketh away; blessed be the name of the Lord. [1]

Burial: Flossie's obit states she was buried at Wolf Creek Cemetery. Records show the cemetery as West Branch/Cleveland/Shephard Cemetery, where she is buried in row 12. Her father Julius Peterson purchased two plots, per plat map of cemetery. Flossie is listed as Peterson, Flossie May 1 Oct 1897-18 Jun 1898 daughter of J.W. & A.M. [2]

Sources

• *[1] Orig newspaper on file
• [2] Cloud County Genealogical Society, Concordia Kansas, Cloud County, Kansas Cemeteries, page 7.