John Moses Kitts

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Death of John M. Kitts

John M. Kitts died of kidney trouble at his home in this city, Sunday afternoon, August 17, 1902, after an illness of several months, aged 78 years, 2 months and 23 days.

Deceased was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 24, 1824, and emigrated [immigrated] to Missouri in 1849. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Putman in 1853. Of this union nine children were born – six sons and three daughters. His wife and four children survive him. The children are John, James, Edward and Mrs. Eva Cashman. When the civil war broke out he enlisted as a private in Co. B, 21st Mo. Volunteers, July 6, 1861, and served continuously until mustered out at Fort Morgan, Alabama, April 19, 1866. His discharge shows that he participated in the following memorable battles: Shiloh, Corinth, siege of Corinth and Nashville. He became a member of Murray Post, G.A.R., of this city, Aug. 18, 1886, and died a member of this order in good standing. In life all who knew him will testify that he was an honest, industrious citizen, a man worthy of the respect and esteem of his fellow men. At home he was a faithful husband, an indulgent father and a kind neighbor. For years his health had been gradually failing, but he continued to go around and occasionally do light work until a few weeks before his death.

Funeral services were held at the family residence Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W. M. Sapp officiating, after which the body was taken in charge by his comrades of the Grand Army and was tenderly laid to rest in the cemetery with the usual ritualistic ceremonies.

Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 21 Aug 1902, p. 3, col. 5

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