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The Life of William A Ocheltree

IN MEMORIAM.

 One of the First Settlers of Olathe Called Home. 

Died at his home in southeast Olathe on Saturday, February 14, 1891, in the 56th year of his age, Mr. W. A. Ocheltree. Though he had been a great sufferer from a brain and nerve trouble for years he was not confined to his bed until the evening of his death.

Mr. Ocheltree was born in Cincinnati, O., June 14, 1834. In 1856 he went to Wisconsin, and in 1858 to Kansas City, Missouri. In August 1859 he came to Olathe, on the advice of Col. R.T. Van Horn, of the Kansas City Journal, and has ever since resided here. He first took charge, as foreman  of the Olathe Herald, the first newspaper in Johnson county or south of the Kaw river, except at Lawrence. He held, at different times, the office of deputy treasury of this county for eight years.

He has been prominently identified with the business interests of Olathe ever since his first arrival. Always affable, genial and pleasant, he had a host of friends at all times. Most of his years here were spent in real estate transactions and such business as was naturally connected therewith. He was always prompt and attentive in such matters and had the entire confidence of those who intrusted their business to his care. In matters pertaining to public improvements he was ever ready to aid, and in charitable bequests he has been known to give hundreds of dollars for the benefit of the widow and the fatherless at one time.

In society he was always met kindly and was a general favorite, for his affability and kindness of heart opened all hearts to his own; and when disease laid its heavy hand upon him he was greatly missed by his friends.

Politically he was a democrat, and worked zealously for the cause that he espoused. But his political opponents found no objections to his methods for he was fair and upright.

A kinder husband and a more affectionate father was never found. He delighted to spend his hours with wife and children and was never so happy when doing something for their comfort or pleasure.

His last sickness was long and wearisome. His sufferings were most acute intense. Few have suffered so or endured such torture. But loving and kind hands administrated such comforts as could be given.

His funeral was very largely attended, the sermon being preached by Rev. A.V. Stout, after which the Masonic fraternity, of which the deceased had long been a member, took charge and completed the services. In this they were accompanied by the Odd Fellows, he being also a member of that order.

He will be missed much in the business community and elsewhere, for his coming was always a source of pleasure. Generally the son buries the father, but here an aged father buries an only son, and his declining years will no more be lighted by the countenance of him whose presence would have shed so much lustre on life's descent.

 

Olathe Mirror
February 19, 1891
Page 7 col 6

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