This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Taylor, Jones, Greenameyer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1755 Message Board Post: THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD. April 30, 1925.--JOHN DOUGLAS TAYLOR was born on the old home farm in Madison township, near Riverton, on July 21, 1857 and died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Eva Jones, in Riverton, on April 18, 1925, aged 67 years, 8 months and 27 days. On November 13, 1876, he was united in marriage to Sallie Florence Greenameyer, and they made their home on the old home place until the death of Mrs. Taylor on July 15, 1901. To this lunion were born two children, Eva., now Mrs. Hubert Jones, and Ora J. both of Riverton, who with five grandchildren survive. After the death of his wife, Mr. Taylor made his home with his children, where he was always most welcome. His death removes one more of those having an active part in the development of this section of the country. He saw it change from an expanse of prairie to the thickly settled community it now is. He was a good citizen, devoted to this children, kind and considerate to others, and he will be greatly missed by all. The funeral services, which were largely attended by over three hundred relatives, neighbors and friends was conducted at the M.E. church Monday at 2 o'clock by the Rev. C. A. Thornton, assisted by Rev. M. B. Wilson, pastor of the church. The music was furnished by the Mesdames M. B. Wilson, Will Stubbs, Mr. F. Templeton and Dr. L. A. Baldwin, with Mrs. Baldwin at the piano. The remains were laid to rest in Mt. Zion cemetery. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Denver Greenameyer, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Mawhor and daughter of Tabor; Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Acord and Mrs. and Mrs. H. Randall, Farragut; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Swanson and daughter Lucile, Sidney; Mrs. Henry Heaton, Shenandoah; Mrs. Ada Bruce Hamburg; and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Donaldson of near Rock Port.