Nancy Arminda Osborn Heslet

1849 - 1937  (88 years)

• Name	Nancy Arminda Osborn Heslet
  Born	18 Apr 1849	Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
  Gender	Female
  Died	4 Aug 1937	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	6 Aug 1937	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I4346	Rossville
  Last Modified	23 Dec 2018

  
  

  Family ID

  F6605

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  Family	John T Heslet,   b. 1853,   d. 22 Dec 1920, Evanston, Uinta County, Wyoming  (Age 67 years)
  Married	27 Nov 1873	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	+ 1. Bert E Heslet,   b. 20 Sep 1874, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 4 Feb 1970, Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 95 years) + 2. Ada May Heslet Yocum Barney Folsom,   b. 11 May 1886, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 14 Apr 1980, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas  (Age 93 years) + 3. Nora Olive Heslet Ward
  Last Modified	4 Feb 2017 12:12:03
  Family ID	F2550	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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• Documents » Slide Show		Obituary- Heslet, Nancy 1 Mrs. Nancy Heslet Dead Mrs. Nancy A. Heslet, 89, passed away Wednesday at the home of her son, Bert H. Heslet. She was born April 18, 1848 [sic 1849], at Fairfield, Iowa and had been a resident of Kansas 65 years. She was a member of the Methodist church. Mrs. Heslet had been in poor health for years, and confined to her home for several months. In addition to her son, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ada Folsom, of St. Marys and Mrs. Nora Wad [sic Ward], of Green River, Wyo.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church. Burial will be in the Rossville cemetery. --- Mrs. John Heslet Funeral services for Mrs. John Heslet who passed away Wednesday of last week at the home of her son, Bert Heslet, were held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church. The Reverend Wright Horton, of Riley, a former Methodist pastor here, assisted by the Reverend Reed, local pastor, conducted the service. Music was furnished by Mrs. C.E. Gresser, Mrs. Margaret Witter, Miss Leona Griswold and Mrs. E.G. Griswold. Miss Edith Higginbotham accompanied at the piano. The pallbearers were Charles Vorhies, A.S. Parr, Martin Whearty, Joe Shenk, Frank Page and C.E. Gresser. Nancy Arminda Osborn was born at Fairfield, Iowa, Jefferson County, April 8th, 1849. She passed away August 4, 1937 at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 27 days. She was united in marriage to John L. [sic T] Heslet, Nov. 27, 1873 at Rossville. He preceded her in death December 22, 1920. To this union was born five children, two of whom died in infancy. Surviving are two daughters, and one son: Bert Heslet, Rossville; Mrs. S.E. Ward, Green River, Wyoming; Mrs. G.L. Folsom, St. Marys. There are seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and many other relatives and a host of friends. She was one of the oldest members of the Rossville Methodist church and had resided in and around Rossville for the past 65 years. --- Card of Thanks - We desire to thank the friends and neighbors for their many kindnesses to us in our bereavement, and also we appreciate the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Heslet Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Folsom Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ward --- Mrs. Ada Folsom of St. Marys came to Rossville Wednesday called by the death of her mother, Mrs. John Heslet.
  		Obituary- Heslet, Nancy 2 Rev. and Mrs. Wright Horton and daughters Evelyn and Carol Joy of Riley were in Rossville, Friday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Heslet. Rev. Horton officiated at the funeral. The Horton family were returning home from Lawrence, where they had gone to get their daughters after a visit with their grandparents. --- Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ward of Green River, Wyoming, arrived in Rossville Friday morning, called by the death of her mother, Mrs. John Heslet. They returned home Saturday evening. --- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Van Vleck of Topeka were in Rossville, Friday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Heslet.
  		Birthday- Heslet, Nancy Mrs. John Heslet passed her 84th birthday anniversary last Friday. She was remembered by friends and relatives who sent birthday greeting cards. Mrs. Heslet is slowly recovering from a fractured bone in her left wrist and other bruises received in a fall about ten days ago.
  		Birthday- Heslet, Nancy 2 Grandma Heslet who is making her home with her son, Bert and family will celebrate her 87th birthday anniversary, Wednesday April 8. Grandma enjoys fairly good health.