Charles H Pilcher (1865 - 1914)

Born 23 May 1865 in Livingston, Illinois, United States

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Died 11 Jun 1914 at age 49 in Glasco, Cloud, Kansas, United States

Biography

DEATH OF C. H. PILCHER Unexpected End to Life of Well Known and Respected Citizen Last Saturday Evening

This community and the neighborhood north of town was exceedingly surprised and grieved at the untoward ending of Charles H. Pilcher last Saturday evening. During the past two weeks Mr. Pitcher's mind had evidently become slightly unbalanced and early Saturday morning he attempted suicide by hanging himself in a shed adjoining the barn. He was found a few minutes later by Mrs. Pilcher and removed to the house in an unconscious state. Dr. Palmer of this place and Dr. McDonald of Concordia worked over him all day but he succumbed about five o'clock that evening without ever having revived. The funeral was held at the M.E. church in this city Monday at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. VanLeer.

Mr. Pilcher was one of the best known farmers and stockmen in the county. He had established an enviable reputation as a breeder of thoroughbred Poland China hogs, in addition to his extensive farming interests. He was progressive and public spirited and regarded by every one as an upright, honorable man. He was exceedingly sensitive and despite the fact that the neighborhood strife over road matters had been amicably settled, it is thought that he continued to brood over the matter. A private autopsy held by Dr. Palmer, Dr. Newton and Dr. McDonald Sunday morning disclosed no physical defect that would contribute to his mental condition.

Mr. Pilcher was born in Livingston county, Illinois, May 23, 1865. He moved to Kansas in the fall of 1877 with his parents. In September, 1888 he was married to Alice Eberhardt. To this union was born three children who, with their mother, departed this life in 1893. He was married to Miss Ada Snyder in February, 1895. Five children were born to them. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Clifford and Lawrence, two daughters, Letta and Zella, two brothers, James F. and Robert B. Pilcher, besides other relatives and many friends. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Pilcher and family joined the Methodist church in October, 1912. He had been a consistent member ever since. ^[1]

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1. ↑ Glasco Sun, Glasco KS, 16 Jul 1914

"Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV27-1TGL : accessed 5 May 2016), Charles H. Pilcher, 1914; Burial, Glasco, Cloud, Kansas, United States of America, Glasco Cemetery; citing record ID 60422391, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.

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• Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 12 August 2019), memorial page for Charles H. Pilcher (23 May 1865–Jul 1914), Find A Grave Memorial no. 60422391, citing Glasco Cemetery, Glasco, Cloud County, Kansas, USA ; Maintained by Cheryl White (contributor 47328595) .