JOSEPH WRIGHT DEAD. 

Joseph Wrigt, a cattleman and farmer, died, at his late home near Olathe last Monday morning. He had been ill from organic heart trouble for some time and quietly passed away as a result of the stubborn disease. He was a man or extensive means, one of the largest cattle feeders in the county.

He came here about three years ago from Iowa ad has been identified with the farming interests of the community since his arrival here. He has extensive farming interests in Iowa, owning about four hundred acres of land in that state. Funeral services at two o'clock. Thursday afternoon from the residence, Rev. N. A. Shedd of the First Presbyterian church officiating.

Olathe Mirror
june 13, 1907
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OBITUARY.

Joseph Wright was born at Bradstown, Ky., on November 20, 1849.

He departed this life at his home near Olathe, Kansas, June 11, 1907, aged 57 years, 6 months, 21 days.

He was married at Kirkwood, Ill., to Miss Sarah Hickman, on December 25, 1873. This union was blessed with two boys and five girls. The two boys and two of the girls are married. There are three grandchildren. Mr. Wright's death is the first in this family circle. This fact alone makes the blow fall heavy upon them.

For a few years after marriage he lived near Kirkwood, Ill., when he moved to Bedford, Iowa. For twenty-five years he was one of the substantial farmers of that community. About three years ago the family came to Kansas City, Mo., and in a very short time they bought property and moved to Olathe.

 Here also, he proved himself to be a good business man and successful farmer.

Very early in life Mr. Wright became a Christian and united with the M. E. church.

His wife was a member of the U. P. church. Upon moving to Iowa, both united with the Presbyterian church in the U. S. A. He was an active member of the church. For a time he was the superintendent of a Sunday school near his home.

On coming to Olathe he brought their membership to the First Presbyterian church, where he was an honored member at the time of his death.

For years he has suffered, with asthma and a valvular heart trouble. These kept him from being able to meet with large gatherings without great discomfort. In spite of these things and on account of his good constitution and indominable will he did "push things." There is little doubt that he worked beyond his strength. Mr. Wright loved his family dearly, as husband and father he gave them his tender and thoughtful care.

As neighbor and friend, as business man and citizen his example is surely commendable. He expressed deep regret that he had not lived a better Christian life. The day before his death he must have felt that he would not live much longer. This was shown in the way he talked over many things with his wife and the repeated assurances he gave the members of the family that he was prepared to die. This; assurance is a priceless treasure to his loved ones.

"He is not dead but just gone before.”

Olathe Mirror
June 20, 1907
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