Clark County Clipper, December 6, 1928
OBITUARY
(True B. Potter)
True B., son of Edward Hayden Potter and Almay Stevens Potter, was born in
Lancaster, Missouri, November 11, 1867, and died in his home in Ashland, Friday
morning, November 30, 1928. He received his education in the common schools of
Schuyler County, Missouri and in Quincy, Illinois. He came to Kansas with his
father in 1883. His father and uncle, Col. Banning bought the 76 Ranch in 1885,
and maintained their home there for a time. In 1893 the family moved into
Ashland. On November 16, 1893 he was married to Alice McCasland in Ashland.
Mrs. Potter passed to her reward February 8th, 1910. To this union were born
six children, three of whom with one grandchild survive to mourn the loss of a
kind and indulgent father.
True Potter was known to very many people but was understood by few, he being
rather eccentric but withal he was a good citizen, true to his own and those
with whom he became more or less intimate in business and social relations.
The funeral service was held at the Stevenson home Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock, followed by burial beside his wife in the Highland cemetery.
The death of True Potter removes from the stage of life's activities another of
our pioneer citizens and while he never took a prominent part in public affairs
he will be missed from our daily life. He was a familiar figure on our streets
until the last few weeks. True was never a strong man but appeared to enjoy
good health until last July, since which time he had eaten no solid food. His
death was unexpected and very peaceful.
Contributed by ~Shirley Brier~ November 2, 2005.
Back to
Obituaries
Back to Main
Page