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Early Colored Settler Dies - - Ned Reynolds, largely known as one of the old colored pioneers of Leavenworth County, passed away at 11 o’ clock last Sunday morning.
The deceased was born in Tennessee and in early boyhood moved to Platte County, Missouri. He remained there until just before the war when he moved to Kansas and has lived in this vicinity ever since.
Mr. Reynolds was 73 years of age (born ~1827). He confessed a hope in Christ 40 years ago. Just before he died he said he was ready to go. He was devoted to his wife and children.
The funeral services were conducted Tuesday, by the pastor Rev. R. H. Graham and $6.25 was realized and turned over to the widow of the deceased. Mr. Reynolds will be greatly missed by his many friends and relatives. He leaves a wife, 4 boys and 4 girls, 2 sisters and one brother to mourn his loss.
Among the relatives present at the funeral were Martin Reynolds his brother, and Reuben Reynolds, his nephew, of Eldorado, Kansas.Date(s) of Creation
11/29/1900
