LOGSDON, Henry B. - b. August 4, 1861 - d. July 21, 1930

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Howard Courant
July 31, 1930

Henry B. Logsdon was born at Munfordsville, Hart county, Kentucky on August 4, 1861 and departed his life at his home near Grenola, July 21, 1930, age 68 years, 11 months, and 17 days.

He came to Kansas with his father when he was about 12 years of age.  His mother died when he was eight years of age.

He was united in marriage to Emma Newbecker in 1882 locating near Grenola.  To this union were born five children, Lucien of Grenola, Bertha, who passed away December 16, 1920; John of near Howard; Mrs. Maud Schul of Grenola and Eddie of Moline.

On Wednesday, July 16th, he met with a serious accident, having been knocked and trampled by cattle.  He had been in frail condition for many years and was unable to survive the shock and the internal injuries.  Mr. Logsdon was devoted to his family and to his friends, he loved his neighbors and did his best to live in peace with all mankind.

He and his wife united with the Grenola Methodist Episcopal church about thirty years ago.

He leaves to mourn his loss, his good wife, four children, twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren, a few distant relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the M. E. church conducted by Rev. R. L. Kuhns and interment made in the Greenlawn cemetery.--Grenola Gazette.