Newspaper clipping pasted in family record book, currently in possession of Brenda DeArth (ca 1800's - early 1900's) (son of Orson M. and Martha J. Silence Markham - Brenda's note) DIED --- Orson Lee Markham was born at Troy, Doniphan County, Kas. on March 23, 1865 and died at Graham, Mo. January 14, 1911, aged 45 years 9 months 22 days. At the close of the war the family moved to Andrew County Mo, and from there to Nodaway County, Mo. They have lived in Graham and vicinity for 33 years. Lee was the youngest of five children, three boys and two girls and the first of these to pass to the other side. His mother died March 30, 1908. He was married to Jessie Martin in Graham, Mo. August 19, 1886. To this union one child was born, Mrs. Merle Kennedy whose survives both father and mother. The mother died July 13, 1899. On September 1 1904 he was united in marriage to Maggie Inman. Of this union the wife and three bright little ones, Agnes, Albert, and Leon are left to mourn. In 1899 Lee and his daughter Merle united with the M.E. Church at this place and continued in the church ---------------- everyone, he being sick but a few hours. Appoplexy being the immediate cause of his death. Lee was well known in the community and no one has aught to say against him. He was kind hearted, generous and loving. To the bereaved wife and little ones we can only say, may God in his infinite wisdom and mercy help, comfort and keep you. Earthly friends sometimes fail us, but God never does. To Merle who is now an orphan endeed we extend our heartfelt sympathy, and to the aged father and brother and sisters, we can only point to them a better world, where there is one more link to draw them on to heaven and one more hand to beckon them to their eternal home. The funeral was held on Monday and interment made in the Graham Cemetery. Pallbearers were the barbers of Maitland and Graham. Card of Thanks ---- We desire to thank the many friends and neighbors who so kindly aided us during the sickness of our beloved husband father and son. We also wish to thank the ladies for their beautiful floral offering. Mrs. Maggie Markham and children O.M. Markham and children Mrs. Harry Kennedy DEATH OF MRS. O. L. MARKHAM Mrs. O. L. Markham died at 7 o'clock yesterday morning, of consumption. She had been ill for two years, and confined to the house since January. Death came as a relief to long suffering. Mrs. Markham's maiden name was Jessie Martin. She was born in Leon May 8, 1868. She was graduated from the Leon high school in the class of 1886. On Aug. 19 of the same year she was married to O. L. Markham, who with one daughter, Merle, survives her. Mr. and Mrs. Markham moved to Mt. Ayr May 8, 1894, and have lived here ever since. Mrs. Markham was a member of the Methodist church, of a kind disposition and will be sincerely mourned by the bereaved relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) from the Methodist church by Rev. H.P. Dudley. Friends who desire a last look at the remains are invited to call at the home, as the casket will not be opened at the church.