"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Thursday, March 20, 1913 G. W. TOOTHAKER, 70 years old, one of the few men who escaped with his life after being captured by Quantrell in his border day raids, died yesterday at his home, 1542 Woodland Boulevard, Kansas side. Mr. TOOTHAKER moved to Kansas in 1857 from Maine. This was in the days of the border trouble in Kansas. He joined the company of artillery and took part in a number of skirmishes along the frontier, and was among those who hastened to the relief of Lawrence. Later he was captured by Quantrell at Independence, Mo. He was held a prisoner for some time and then paroled. When Argentine was platted Mr. TOOTHAKER was placed in charge of the land of the Kansas Town Company. He had spent several years in California and invested the money he had accumulated in Argentine property. He continued in the real estate business until his death. He was 70 years old. Mr. TOOTHAKER was in good health until a few hours before his death. He was on the street attending to business Tuesday afternoon and dined with friends Tuesday night. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary SMITH of Chicago. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================