Obituary: Unknown Publication, January 1945 Mr. J.C. Stoddard passed away at his home near Olean early Tuesday morning. Mr. Stoddard had been in failing health for the past ten years, but his condition became serious about two weeks before his death. John Charles Stoddard was born on November 27, 1867, in Miller County, near Olean, and departed this life January 16, 1945, at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 19 days. He was the third child of Major and Mariah Stoddard. He was united in marriage to Miss Ella Selvinia Kaiser on October 18, 1893, and to this union one daughter, Sophia E. and one son, William Ernest, were born. The son died at the age of five months. At the age of 26 years, Mr. Stoddard united with the Christian Church at Olean where his membership remained until his death. He was a faithful and active member of the church as long as his health would permit. He served as an Elder of the church for many years. Mrs. Stoddard preceded her husband in death on April 16, 1944, six months after they had celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary. Mr. Stoddard has spent his entire life in this community, and has resided for 47 years on his present farm which is only a short distance from his birthplace. He leaves to mourn his passing one daughter, Mrs. Sophia Hankins of the home; one nephew, Gail Jones, also of the home; one niece, Mrs. Will Hanah of Sanford, Tex.; one great-niece, Mrs. Luther Connell of Etterville, and one cousin, Mrs. Ross Eaton, of Kansas City, who was reared in his father's home. He also leaves many other relatives and a host of friends.