Lydia Jane Harris - Pleasanton Cemetery - Pleasanton, Ks. - Zinc Headstones on Waymarking.com

From the History of the State of Kansas:
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JOHN J. HARRIS, Postmaster, born in Philadelphia, Penn., November 29, 1842. Was raised in his native city until twelve years of age, when he removed with his parents to Zanesville, Ohio, where he worked as printer until 1855, when he located at Louisville, Ky., and was employed as clerk for some time. He then moved to St. Louis and was employed there as clerk for one year. In 1860, proceeded to Colorado, and engaged in mining until 1861, when he enlisted in Company B, First Regiment Colorado Cavalry, and was discharged November, 1865, after which he came to Kansas and located at Pleasanton, and engaged in the stationery trade. In 1876, was appointed Postmaster, which position he still holds. He has been twice married, first to Miss Lydia J. Whitson in 1864. By this union they have one child - Stella. The second marriage occurred at Pleasanton, May 30, 1867, to Miss Elizabeth McClure. They have two children - Maggie and Frank.

My Commentary - I am guessing that the above date of the second marriage is correct and the year on the headstone is incorrect and should read 1866.

Text of Headstone:
Front:
In memory of Lydia Jane.
Wife of John J. Harris,
Died March 22, 1876,
Aged
22 Yrs. & 4 Months.

Back:
Gone, but not forgotten.

Date of death (optional): 03/22/1876 Headstone text (optional): Front: In memory of Lydia Jane. Wife of John J. Harris, Died March 22, 1876, Aged 22 Yrs. & 4 Months. Back: Gone, but not forgotten. Additional Coordinates (optional): Not Listed Date of birth (optional): Not listed Website: Not listed

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