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Don A. Counsil died Sunday, February 1, 1976, at the Augusta Medical Complex, age 96. He was a retired building contractor. He was a graduate of the University of Kansas, and served in France in World War I, where he was decorated at Cheppy for gallantry. He was a member of the American Foreign Legion. He is survived by a son Oran Raymond Counsil of Amado, AZ; a daughter Marjory Harrell of Tacoma Park, MD; a brother-in-law, Clovis Cash of Augusta, KS; 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. His wife died last July.

Donald married Jessie Gustava Crane on 7 Sep 1903. Jessie (daughter of Henry Alva Crane and Elizabeth Gallagher) was born on 3 Feb 1885 in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas, USA; died on 3 Jan 1906 in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas, USA; was buried in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas, USA, Elmwood Cemettery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jessie Gustava, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Crane, was born February 3, 1885. Her whole life was in Augusta and vicinity. She was educated in the public schools of Butler Co., and graduated from Augusta High School at the age of 15 years. She was married to Don Counsil September 7, 1903. To them were born 2 children; a daughter Marjory, and a son Oran Raymond. She died January 3, 1906 after a short illness. Her death was a great shock to her relatives and friends. She leaves a husband, 2 children, her mother, father, 2 brothers, and hosts of friends to mourn her untimely end. She was a member of the M.E. Church.

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The death of Alva Crane, 84, occurred at the H.O. Nelson home last evening, after a serious illness of many months. Part of this time, Mr. Crane was a patient in the Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado.

Alva Crane will be greatly missed by his many friends in all circles of life. His life was a colorful one. As a young man he was a jockey and horse farmer, and a good one. His love for horses stayed with him his entire life. He was a wonderful man - a kind and indulgent father and grandfather.

He was a custodian at the Prairie State Bank, until a few months ago when his health became too poor to allow him to work. Upon his birthday it was his custom to invite the bank officers and employees to an oyster supper. This event was always well attended and gave Mr. Crane a great deal of pleasure.

Since the opening of the bank in 1918, Mr. Crane had never missed a day at his duties until illness prevented his remaining on the job any longer.

Surviving is one son, James Raymond of Redlands, CA. A son, Herbert, died during the past year, a daughter, Jessie Counsil, died a number of years ago, and another son died in infancy. The Cranes reared their grandchildren, Margie Counsil of Washington DC, and Oran Counsil. Seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive.

His marriage to Elizabeth Gallagher occurred September 7, 1879. Before her death in 1930, the couple had celebrated their golden wedding anniversary together. Mr. Crane was a member of the Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held at the Dunsford Chapel Saturday at 4 p.m. with Rev. J.E. Robinson of the Methodist Church, in charge. Burial will be made in Kuster Cemetery.

Henry married Elizabeth Gallagher on 7 Sep 1879. Elizabeth was born on 8 Nov 1855 in , Jones County, Iowa, USA; died on 1 May 1930 in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas, USA; was buried in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas, USA, Kuster Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Born 10 JUL 1829 in Burke, Caledonia Co., VT. Came at the age of about 12 by way of the Erie Canal and overland to Vermilion Co., IL with his brother HARVEY CRANE and other members of his family. There he spent his youth and then moved to Vermillion Co., IN where he married MARIAM E. CRANE on 14 AUG 1851 Vermillion Co., IN and raised 8 children. When his wife died in 1885, he never remarried.

After the death of his wife, he sold his land in Indiana and moved to Kansas. He returned to Indiana until his son HARVEY decided to move to Texas in 1908. There he resided until his death.

He was a very active member of the Center Methodist Episcopal Church in Indiana. He taught Sunday School for many years and was a chorister. He felt it was his calling to serve the Lord, reading from the Bible daily.

Survivors
Daughter - LUCY OLIVE MORRISON - Ashland, Clark, KS
Son - HENRY ALVA CRANE - Augusta, Butler, KS|
Daughter - HANNAH ABBA HELT - Helt, Vermillion, IN
Daughter - EMILY SABRINA (TOTT) BALES - Helt, Vermillion, IN
Son - HARVEY DANIEL CRANE - Tulia, Swisher Co., TX

Preceded in death by
Daughter - LAURA A. MYERS - Died 1887
Son - SYLVANUS BURT CRANE - Died 1925
Son - BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CRANE - Died 1903
Wife - MARIAM E. CRANE - 1885
Sister - ROXY CRANE - 1841
Brother - HARVEY DANIEL CRANE - 1910
Sister - ROSALINE CRANE - 1832
Brother - HORACE CRANE - 1865
Sister - EMILY GAHAN - 1914
Brother - CHARLES H. CRANE - 1844

Appeared in Tulia Herald, 4 NOV 1927

Brother Harvey Dan Crane Burial:Maple Grove Cemetery
Wichita Sedgwick County Kansas, USA

Sister Emily Thankful Crane Ross Gahan Burial: Mount Vernon Cemetery Catlin Vermilion County Illinois, USA

Stephen married Miriam F. Crane on 14 Aug 1851 in , Vermillion County, Indiana, USA. Miriam was born in Jun 1833 in East Lydon, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA; died on 20 Jul 1885 in Summit Grove, Vermillion County, Indiana, USA; was buried in Summit Grove, Vermillion County, Indiana, USA, Highbie Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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