In 1878 he managed the Carpenter Store. Later he bought the business from Mr. Carpenter and retained him as chief salesman and business manager. source ( What Price White Rock?) From his obituary, his daughter was a Mrs. Carpenter-probably his daughter married Carpenter's son? ----------------------------------------------------------------- From The Burr Oak Herald June 10,1897 Last Friday was Grandpa Modlin's 79 birthday and on Saturday evening the Ladies of the Easter Star Chapter went in a body to call on venerable gentleman whose infirmaties have kept him indoors for a long time. They had a pleasant visit and left large quantities of fruit and flowers which were highly appreciated. ---------------------------------------------------------------- From the Burr Oak Herald 17 June, 1897 ANOTHER PATRIACH GONE Elwood Modlin entered peasefully into rest at the home of his son, I.N. Modlin, about four miles southwest of this city at 11:30 on last Friday night. He was born at Ashborough, Randolph County, North Carolina, on June 3 1818 and therefore was 79 years and 8 days old at the time of his death. Early in life he removed to Indiana and from there to Iowa finially comimg to Jewell Co. in 1873 and has continued to reside here ever since except a couple of years spent with his daughter, Mrs Carpenter, at Clinton, Mo. from which place returned the first of this year. His wife died in 1885. Four sons and five daughters are left to mourn the departure of their venerable father. The sons are J.W.Modlin who lives in Iowa,I.N.Modlin and J.C.Modlin of this place and Hayden Modlin of Ockenden, California. The daughters, Mrs J.R.Oglevie of Walnot Township, Mrs M.D. Ross of Montana Townshop, Mrs T.B.Carpenter of Clinton, Mo., Mrs Louis Hessenger of Colorado and Mrs Antrim of Norton, Kansas. From early boyhood Mr. Modlin has been a member of the Methodist church and has lived a constant and devoted Christian life. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church on Sunday at 3 o'clock, the funeral discourse being delivered by Rev. J. C. Walker. For more that forty years Mr. Modlin was an active member of the Franternity of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and in conformity with usage and request of the deceased member whose memory is revered by them, the lodge at this time took charge of the ceremony and rendered the last tribune of respect which the living can give to the dead. Several members of the fraternity from Mankako and Eslion attended. A large concourse ofpeople from all the surrounding county followed the remains to their resting place in the City of the Silent Dead, there to lie until summonded into the presence of the Grand Master of the Universe where it is hoped that the trestle board of his life shall pass such inspection that he may be given to " eat of the hidden manna" and receive the "white stone with a new name" that will insure perpetual and unspeakable joy at his right hand. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1875 census index obtained from Kansas State Historical Society E. Modlin 56 male merchant born NC to Kansas from Iowa living in Jewell Co Burr Oak twp Vol 27 p 10 ----------------------------------------------------------------- From THE OTEGO BOOK Elwin Modlin was born Jume 3, 1818 in Ashbourgh Ñ,C. Randolph Twp. He died June 11 1897 in Burr Oak, Kansas, Jewell Co. He married Hanna Bennett ( b Feb 23 1821 died Dec 23 1821 ) daughter of John Bennett ( 1790 - May 8, 1848 ) who married Catherine Mitchell (Should be Michael) ( born 6 April 1788 died 31 Oct 1878 in Jewell Co. KS. ) In the spring of 1880 ( wrong ) they moved to Jewell Co. KS. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Matter of interest. The bulk of Hannah's relatives lived in Mercer Co. Mo just a few miles south of Butler Co Iowa. It seems that they moved there and returned immediately Census 26 July 1860, Shell Rock Twp.Butler Co. Iowa to whom it may concern . On the 30 th of last May, the following citizens of the twp of Butler in Butler Co immigrated to Missouri excecting to make their home there. On their arrival there they becames dissatisfied with Mo. and immediately returned here on the 2 nd. day of this month. I have thought proper to innumerate as their names appear below on this the 10 th day of August 1860. The homes now occupied by them are marked UNOCCUPIED in the forgoing census. Signed Jeramiah Ellis #667 Ellis Modlin age 42 M Farmer real estate $ 400 PERSONAL $500 B NC Hannah Modlin age 30 F B N.C. J.W.Modlin 22 M Day Labor Issac 20 M Frances 18 M Wm C M 14 Catherine 12 F MARGARET 10 F MELINDA 4 F Hayden 2 M Louisa F 4 Mo. Catherine Bennett F 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------- I have a census from Clear Creek Co, Jasper Co. Iowa for 1870 and it shows the Modlin family there. The older children were not ther because they were past marying age. At home was Mother-in-law, Catherine Bennett. children William, Melinda, Haden,Louise, Mariate,James.
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More aout Elwood Modlin
1845 had legal problem in Kokomo Howard Co, Ind. 1858 he was in Iowa, 1860 and 1870 census shows him in Butler Co Iowa censuses 18800 in Jewell Co,Ks Census., in 1877 Jewell Co. Ks. General Merchandise store.in 1878, Jewell Co,Ks Masonic Lodge treasurer.
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I have a copy of the wedding certificate of Elwood Modlin and Hannah Bennett.