This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JohnWOBrien Surnames: BUCKNER Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jackson/6763/mb.ashx Message Board Post: "The Kansas City Daily Times" (Missouri) Sunday, January 21, 1872 THE DEATH OF X. X. BUCKNER. Doubtless no announcement could be made that would have carried with it sorrow to a greater number of our people than that of the sudden death of the Rev. X. X. BUCKNER, yesterday morning. There were none in this community who filled a larger or more conspicuous place either in its society or public affairs than did our dead friend. He was essentially of ourselves. He had seemed to have no ambition that did not include the advancement of the city; no aspiration for himself which did not contemplate a public interest. His latest enterprise was the establishing of a new National Bank, in connection with a number of other gentlemen, than which no new enterprise could have been more timely. Mr. BUCKNER was a man of extraordinary business ability, and he combined with it a social grace of manner and spotless integrity both of public and private character that left him well nigh without a fault. His sudden and unwarned death came upon him in his full prime. He has been called away from us at the moment of his greatest vigor and most indispensable usefulness. He was just entering that period of life when the vigor and force of manhood is most perfectly tempered by the judgment and experience of years. Than his no future in our community was brighter; no better promise of a great and useful career could have been more prematurely cut off. To the memory of such a man as Mr. BUCKNER it is at best but scant tribute to say that a great community mourns his loss. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ====================================================== neirbo10 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.