I don't know which county this man belongs in, but the announcement was on the Douglas Co., KS mail list The Republican Daily Journal of Lawrence, KS, 6 May 1879, page 4 BALDWIN ITEMS Mr. Samuel Kiefer, one of the earliest citizens of this community, died last night. More than two years ago Mr. Kiefer, nearly three score and ten, was prostrated by an attach of sciatic rheumatism, since which he has been an invalid and sufferer from that painful malady, on several occasions his life seemed in the greatest peril. During the last year, however, he had so far recovered as to walk about within narrow limits on crutches, and even to take short drives about the town and country. His family and friends, in view of his gradual improvement, were beginning to experience some relief from their prolonged anxiety and were indulging the hope of his return to health. A few days ago, Mr. Kiefer was taken with a congestive chill, from the effects of which his weakened powers were unable to rally. After a repetition of the attack he sank rapidly until death closed the struggle. Mr. Kiefer was a native of Pennsylvania, but came in early life to Ohio, where he was united in marriage to Miss Lucinda Dallas, on whom the sorrow of broken companionship falls with sad power. The deceased was a man of upright principles and honorable life; a Christian in profession and practice. His nature was kindly and generous, his temperament cheerful and buoyant, always exerting a pleasant and happy influence over those about him. His death is a source of profound regret and inspires sentiments of sincerest sympathy for the bereaved family.. His sons, Mr. C. W. Kiefer, Deputy United States Collector, of Leavenworth, and Mr. A. D. Kiefer, of Independence, were present with the remainder of the family, all of whom reside here, to pay the last tribute of affection. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Dennison, assisted by Rev. P. T. Rhodes, Rev. Mr. Shipe, and Prof. Weatherby.