I'm seeking more information on my great grandfather George Nelson Goldsberry and the "Kansas City Mailing List" may be the best source of assistance. George had 11 children and lived near Plato in Texas county MO. Two or three stories have been passed down through the years regarding George leaving the family. It was about April 1892, that George took a load of grain or lumber north to Lebanon, MO as one story goes.... and another has him going to see his sick mother in Linn county, IA...... In any case, he didn't return home..... he had left the family. The second daughter of George and Salisba, Edith Mae, was living in either Joplin, MO or Galena, KS areas when she noted a story in the April 23, 1899 edition of the KC, MO Times. (I searched all local newspapers in the late 1990's and found the following stories). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DROPPED DEAD IN THE STREET. George Goldsberry, an Aged Unfortunate, Dies of Cerebral Congestion - Antecedents Unknown George Goldsberry, an old man, dropped dead at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon while walking along Fourth street, between Delaware and Wyandotte Streets. He was seen to fall by a number of pedestrians, who went to his assistance as quickly as possible and summoned a physician. The old man's life went out, however before Assistant Police Surgeon Manahan could reach him. the coroner was notified and the body removed to Carroll's Undertaking establishment. The dead man was 60 years old. He was a stranger in the city and it is not known whether relatives live here. His name was ascertained form a prescription that had been given him by the city physician. His death was caused by cerebral congestion, from which he is supposed to have been a sufferer for some time. >From Kansas City Journal, pg 12, 23 April 1899 ********************* FALLS DEAD ON THE STREET Homeless Man Dies From Effect of a Long Illness An old man, supposed to be George Goldsberry, dropped dead on Fourth street between Delaware and Main streets, yesterday morning. He had been confined in the city hospital for some time for treatment for pneumonia, and his death is supposed to have been the result of weakness due to illness. Goldsberry was 60 years old and was known as a homeless wanderer. He had no home and no relatives that can be found. He has been a familiar character about the north end saloons for years. Patrolman Doherty, who was the first to reach the side of the dead man after he had fallen, called the coroner from headquarters and the body was sent to Carroll's morgue. >From Kansas City Times, pg 8, 23 April 1899 ************************* BRIEF BITS OF CITY NEWS George Goldsberg, a man out of employment, dropped dead about noon to-day on West Fourth street. He had a city physician's prescription in his pocket and was afflicted with brain trouble. He has no relatives that are known. >From Kansas City Star, 22 April 1899 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After reading about "George Goldsberry, Edith rushed to KC, MO and visited with the coroner, police, hospital etc and found the man had already been buried, but was convinced he was her father. According to Edith's daughter in 1967 communications, Edith did not learn where he was buried or anything else about him. We were able obtain his death certificate D- No 375, on 1 Dec. 1967 from the KC, MO Dept of Health. George Goldsberry died 22 April 1899 about Wyandotte and Delaware. His birthplace and marriage status was unknown. The cause of death was valve disease of heart as described by J.M. Lansdale, Phys. File Number C24 and date of filing Apr 1899. I have searched high and low for the place of burial and any additional information on the life and times of George Goldsberry while he was in KC. Nothing can be located. Marie Bryant just asked if I had searched to see if a funeral was conducted..... I had assumed that he had been considered a ward of the city and they buried him in the paupers cemetery without a funeral. However, we will can have the newspapers checked to see if a funeral was listed. Based on the newspaper reports... he was evidently known in the city by someone.... "homeless wanderer", "man without employment", "no relatives".. I did note a Goldsberg listed in the city directory about 1895 or so.... this could have been him. Any suggestions on how this aspect can be checked ? Someone knew something about him... in order to have such comments in the newspaper article. Secondly, I have tried to locate the records of the Carroll Funeral Home. According to the KC MO city directories, it was in existence up until about 1955. Nothing can be found. All police and hospital records of that era have apparently been destroyed by the floods or fire.. so the police department reported. If you have any suggestions or ideas, please advise me. Kindest Regards, Ken Goldsberry Kenneth L. Goldsberry Fort Collins, CO goldsdlf@lamar.colostate.edu