The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday August 6, 1909 John L. BABB was born Sept. 24, 1824, near Wilmington, in Clinton county, Ohio, died at his home near McLouth, Kansas, July 31st, 1909. He married Matilda B. WALKER on Dec. 5th, 1850, who departed this life Dec. 23rd, 1894. To this union were born one daughter, Mary Belle who died in 1871, and four sons, Alonzo, M., of Maynoka, Okla., Geo. M., of San Quentin, Calif., D.W. and C.A. of this place, all of whom survive him. D.W. and C.A. being present when their father passed away. Mr. Babb moved from Ohio to Indiana where he resided for a few years then moved to Springdale in Leavenworth county, Kans., in 1860. From Springdale he moved to what was then known as the Delaware reserve where he resided at the time to his death. He joined the M.E. class organized at the Wild Horse school house as near as could be learned 38 years ago, and lived in the Christian faith and retained his membership the rest of his life. He joined the Masonic Lodge No. 52, at Wilmington, Ohio, as soon as he became of age and was an ardent advocate of the Masonic teachings for nearly sixty-four years. He was a charter member of Lyra Lodge No. 256, at McLouth, Kansas, and was a faithful attendant as long as his age and health would permit. In the death of "Uncle John" as he was known to most people in this country, the family has lost a father, the community a kind and obliging citizen, one who though quiet and unassuming, always had a kind word and a pleasant smile for every one. Although quite feeble for some time he was cheerful and ready to go to the reward of the believer. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank the friends who so kindly assisted us at the death and burial of our father. D.W. Babb and wife; C.A. Babb