Tankersley Obituaries

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P C Tankersley Answered Last Summons at Home of His Son at Fort Crook Last Fri - Deceased was Resident of Auburn for Many Years and Highly Respected
P C Tankersley, for many years a highly respected resident of Auburn, passed away at the home of his son at Fort Crook, NE last Fri. News of the death of Mr Tankersley was received here with the most sincere regret on the part of his friends, all of whom join in extending sympathy to the surviving members of his family. He was a man who led an active life, who had extensive business relations, and in his dealings with his fellow man he had gained a reputation for unswerving honesty and integrity. He was in every way a good man and a good citizen.
Preston Charles Tankersley was born in Carlisle, IN 9/17/1855, where he grew to manhood. In 1872 he moved with his mother to Shenandoah, IA, and on 10/7/1876, he was married to Jennie Lewellyn at that place. He was the father of 7 children, 3 of whom have passed away, and the children who survive with the wife and mother are C A Tankersley of Auburn, H R Tankersley of Lincoln, R A Tankersley of Fort Crook, and one daughter, Mrs H N Carter of South Sioux City, NE. He is also survived by one brother, M R Tankersley of Auburn.
The deceased came to Nemaha Co in 1882 and for a time lived on a farm north of Auburn. Later he moved to town where he entered business as a wholesale and retail dealer. He continued in this busines until 1917 when he went to Falls City to take the position of manager of the Pragins Furniture Co. His family, however, continued to live in Auburn. About a year ago he resigned his position in Falls City and devoted his time to looking after business and property interests in Auburn.
The remains were brought to this city and the funeral was held from the First M E Church at 2:00 o'clock Sun afternoon, with services being conducted by the pastor, Rev Drufinger. One of the musical selections was a duet sung by Mrs C R Hacker and Mrs C T Hacker, the words and music having been written by Mr Tankersley and which was entitled "I Shall Live On." Many old friends were present and following services, the interment was in Sheridan Cemetery.
10/7/1926 Mr and Mrs Tankersley celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Mr Tankersley had marked literary ability and had written many poems of merit.

Grafton - Funeral of Lucretia Price, the lady who was found dead at her home Tues of last week, occured last Fri. Services being held in the ME church by Rev Thero. 72 yrs old and a resident of Grafton for 10 yrs. One son, Otis Price, one daughter of KS

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