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Note N2232
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Born on a large farm in Southern Illinois, near the Kentucky boundary, on the north shore of the Ohio River.
Age given as 24 in 1860 Iowa Census, page 21, dated 18 Jun 1860. This agrees with that given in Prarie Days.
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Note N2233
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Obituary. DIED. - in Alton, Kansas, at the residence of F. E. Leebrick, on Wednesday, September 1st, 1886, at 12:40 a.m., Mrs. Samantha Ann Korb, aged 49 years, 10 months and 1 day. Mrs. Korb was born in Knox county, Illinois, in 1837, her parents moving to Iowa when she was quite young, and that State new and unsettled. She was married to Anton Julius Korb, who survives her, in Washington county Iowa, on June 28th, 1833. He with his wife and family came to Osborne county and homesteaded their farm just west of here in the fall of 1870, when this country was held by the Indians and buffalo. Her husband and six children, thre boys and three girls, are left to mourne the loss of a kind and affectionate wife and an indulgent mother. One of the sons and two of the daughters, are married. She had two brothers and three sisters. One brother was killed in the late war, and the present location of the other is unknown. Of her sisters, Mrs. Charlie Smith lives in Southern Kansas, Mrs. Jennie Neff is in Iowa, and Mrs. F. E. Leebrick resides in Alton. Her death was very sudden and unexpected, as her health has always been exceptionally good. She left her home on Friday morning with her husband to attend the camp meeting at Osborne, and was taken with a p;ain in the stomach the following Sunday. She went to the drug store and procured medicine, but getting no relief Dr. Hall was called, and on Monday she was brought to her sister's here in Alton. Dr. Hall was again called who took Drs. Whitnell and Rhodes into consultation, but to no purpose. Death, the levbeler of all earthly hopes and ambitions, had marked her for its own. The funeral was preached by M. Enoch from the church in Alton at 10 a.m. on Friday, after which her remains were interred in the Advent cemetery northwest of town. Absent relatives were telegraphed, but the youngest boy Steve, who was a Cawker City, was the only one that got word in time to come. Her sudden death was a painful shock to her husband, children and friends, and cast a pall of grief over the entire community. She had a strange presentiment from the first that she would not get well, and seemed to want to hide the fact from her children. She was a member of no church, but had led an upright, useful life, and while surrounded by her little family and friends at her death-bed she was asked if she felt prepared to cross the riever of death, and she replied that she was. What a testimonial of an upright life. Her peace made with God, death had no sting, and the grave was robbed of its terors. What a comfort those last words must be to her grief-stricken husband, children and friends It is hard to part with a mother, a wife, a sister--but when we remember the unfaltering uprightness of a noble life well spent, egery following where duty led, the assurance that all was well, and that she was ready for death--when we look back on all this waht a load of pain and grief it lifts from our hearts. She has lived a noble life, she has fought a good fight and she was ready. Her course is run. Let her rest.
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Note N2234
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In 1830 census, one female is listed 20-30 years old, probably Sarah.
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Note N2235
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Her age is reported as 11 years old in the 1860 Iowa Census, dated 18 Jun 1860. This would give her a birthdate of 1849 rather than 1852. In the 1900 Decatur county, KS census, her birthdate is given as May 1854
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Note N2236
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Cause of death given on death certificate as "Angina Pectoris. Patient took suddenly ill and died before doctor could be summoned".
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Note N2237
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This census listed Sarah's age as 11 years old.
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Note N2238
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Age listed as 2 years old.
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Note N2239
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Lizzie was the aunt of Nettie Bryson, who wrote the eulogy of Frank which appears in his notes section. Lizzie was raised in the home of Anton and Samantha Korb after the death of Lizzie's mom. Then, when her sister "Cal" got married, Lizzie went to live with her.
According to Bryson, "Aunt Lizzie was larger, being tall with a neat, willowy figure. She too had red hair, and it was the most beautiful and attractive I ever saw, not as curly as Mother's, but always lying in graceful waves. She had a peaches-and-cream complexion and clear, blue Irish eyes. In addition, she was a born modiste and dressed in a most becoming manner. I can recall every detail about her, and the picture is vivid and beautiful after the lapse of years. In thinking of her and Aunt Cal, I have the same feeling of worship that I had as a little girl.
"In memory, Aunt Lizzie wore clothes that were up to the hour in style, and I never saw her with a tousled head or a soiled dress. Like all women of that time and place, she did all of her own work after her marriage, and her house was as neat and tidy as herself, always cheerful and cozy. she lived longer than the rest of her generation. I think she was about seventy-five when she passed out with the flu, leaving the memory of a devoted wife and mother, and a very capable woman.
"In many ways she was helpful to her husband, and conducted a millinery store in their home town for several years. She married Frank Leebrick, secretary of the colony of Pennsylvania Dutch people who settled in Osborne County and founded the little town of Osborne which became the County seat. Four children were born to them. The oldest is a spinster, Ally Leebrick. the oldest son, Charles, is a breeder of Hereford cattle in Western Kansas. The second boy, Max, is a druggist in Frederick, Oklahoma, and the youngest, Roy, met a tragic death in a runaway, wherein he was thrown from his wagon. He too was a stock breeder.
"Aunt Lizzie was a very strong and determined prohibitionist, and would not have anyone around her who drank. We often wondered why she had such strong convictions on the subject, as none of the family were so addicted, but we held the theory that most of the Irish were inclined to drink."
The front page of the December 15, 1876 issue of the "Osborne County Farmer" carried the following business card: NEW MILLINERY STORE. Mrs. Frank Leebrick. Keeps a fine assortment of Millinery and Ladies Fancy Goods. The ladies of Osborne city and vicinity are invited to call and see for themselves, and please examine my fall and winter stock, which will be sold at the most reasonable prices.
The February 9, 1877 issue of the "Osborne County Farmer" carried the following paragraph regarding Lizzie's millinery store: "Mrs. Frank Leebrick keeps a very fine stock of goods in this line, and is prepared at all times to fit her lady customers out with the latest fashions in headgear. She has just had completed a neat building in the main part of town, which she expects to occupy in a short time, and doubtless will be second to none in the great northwest doing business in that line."
The August 3, 1877 issue of the "Osborne County Farmer" was still carrying the advertisement for Lizzie's store.
The January 1, 1880 issue of the newspaper gave the following description of Lizzie's business: "Mrs. F. E. Leebrick also carries a stock of goods in this line, and is receiving a share of public patronage".
"The W.F. Earls residence on East street, occupied by Murray Knox and family, was sold yesterday to Mrs. F. E. Leebrick of Alton, W. F. Cochran negotiating the sale. The Leebricks will again become residents of our city."--9 Apr 1890, Osborne County (KS) Farmer
"Having purchased the old Zeiser property on west Penn street, Mrs. F.E. Leebrick will soon occupy the same with a big stock of millinery goods. Mr. Leebrick was the first milliner in Osborne worthy of the name, and for the past fifteen years has attended to the wants of Osborne county ladies in the line of hats, bonnets, fancy goods, etc. Now, having firmly settled down once more in a storeroom of her own, she will show such ha stock of goods as will satisfy the most critical taste as well as the most attennated purse."--1 Mar 1894, Osborne County (KS) News
"Mrs. F. E. Leebrick, accompanied by her daughter Allie, departed yesterday for Olathe, where the latter will be placed in the deaf and dumb school. From there, Mrs. Leebrick goes to Kansas City and St. Joe to purchase a large stock of spring millinery."--8 Mar 1894, Osborne County (KS) Farmer
"Mrs. F. E. Leebrick returned last Friday night from the river cities, where she had been to purchase her stock of spring millinery. Her daughter, Allie, whom she intended placing in the deaf and dumb school at Olathe, accompanied her mother home. Under the present state administration, that institution had become so badly demoralized that Mrs. Leebrick concluded that her daughter would receive no special benefit from this heretofore excellent school until there is at least a change in the management of its affairs."--22 Mar 1894, Osborne County (KS) Farmer
The December 21, 1922 issue of the (Atwood, Kansas) Citizen-Patriot carried this story: DEATH OF MRS. LEEBRICK. Mrs. Frank Leebrick died very suddenly last Monday night. While she had been in poor health for some time, she was apparently gaining in health and strength and had busied herself with some light tasks on Monday, seeming to feel much better than usual since her recent illness.
'She was sick for only a short time Monday night, passing away about 11 o'clock, fifteen or twenty minutes after awakening the family.
'Her sudden death is a great shock to her family and friends. The Leebrick family came to Rawlins county in 1904 and settled on the ranch where they now live which was originally a part of the old Dewey ranch, where they have made a very pleasant home.
'The writer, when a child, first met Mrs. Leebrick, who was then Miss Lizzie McAllister of Osborne county, where she was married to Frank Leebrick and where they made their home for a number of years. Her body will be carried back three to rest beside that of her little son, she having expressed a wish to that effect.
'It was a pleasure to us in coming to Atwood to unexpectedly meet an old friend among strangers and our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved family.
'The funeral will be held in McDonald this afternoon. An obituary will be published next week.
This info provided by Delores A. Luedke,PO Box 42, Atwood, Kansas 67730-0042.
"OBITUARY -- Lizzie McAllister was born in Kentucky in 1859 and departed this life December 18, 1922, age 63 years.
She was united in marriage to F. E. Leebrick in 1876 at Osborne, Kansas. To this union were born four sons and one daughter, Charles and Roy of McDonald and Max of Oklahoma, and Allie of McDonald. Wilbur (Willie), the youngest, died April 1, 1896 at the age of six years. There are left to mourn her departure a husband, one daughter and three sons.
She was converted at Osborne and united with the M.E. Church. The family moved to Rawlins county in 1904. She was a loving wife and mother and will be missed. No one can take her place. Our loss is her gain.
Funeral services were conducted at McDonald by Rev. Chas. Williams and the body was laid to rest in the McDonald cemetery.
--We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors who so kindly remembered us and helped at the time of our great loss. Their sympathy and many acts of kindness can never be forgotten. F.E. Leebrick and family. C.H. Leebrick and family. M.H.Leebrick and family."--28 Dec 1922, The (Atwood KS) Citizen-Patriot