Siegle MCKINNIS

Jun. 22, 1861 - May 20, 1933

Uniontown Cicerone, May 21, 1933
Rites for S. McKinnis
Large Funeral Sunday at Uniontown Baptist Church for Pioneer

One of the largest funerals in recent years in Bourbon county was that of Siegle McKinnis, well-know stockman and former head of the Uniontown Fair. Friends gathered to pay tribute not only from the community, but from far distant points when the services were held Sunday afternoon from the Uniontown Baptist church. A great majority remained out of doors.

His eulogy spoke of characteristics that inspired friendships, a man of generous impulses, who went out of his way to help others. He had a genial disposition and had been devoted to his late wife and children, there being nine, all of whom are living. He will be missed in the community where he wielded a strong influence.

The interment took place beside his wife in the Uniontown cemetery, where a long procession of cars followed. Grandsons were pall bearers: Charles, Fred, and Siegle McKinnis, Gilbert and Jake Underwood, and Delbert Russell.

Siegle McKinnis, son of Robert and Ellen McKinnis, was born in Harrison County, Mo., June 22, 1861, and departed this life May 20, 1933, at the age of 71 years, 11 months, and 28 days.

He was married to Effie Burris Jan. 18, 1884, who preceded him in death three years. To this union were born nine children, all of who survive: Milton and Roy McKinnis, Mrs. Flora Kent, Mrs. Hazel Underwood, Mrs. Ruth Smith, Mrs. Sam Holt, all of Uniontown, Kan.; Mrs. Grace Russell of Redfield, Kan.; Harvey of Springfield, Colo., and Jim of Walsh, Colo. He is survived by one brother, Chas. McKinnis of Pattonsburg, Mo.

Mr. McKinnis is the grandfather of 22 children and 4 great grandchildren. Also 3 nieces and one nephew who were present.

Mr. McKinnis came to Kansas from Harrison County, Mo., 35 years ago and from that time on he has been a resident of Bourbon County, where he has been engaged as stockman and real estate business. He has been devoted father, a good neighbor, and progressive citizen and an accommodating friend to all.
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THE CICERONE
May 25, 1933
Died Siegle McKinnis
The funeral for Siegle McKinnis, highly esteemed citizen, was held from the Baptist church Sunday, May 21, at 3:00 o'clock with several hundred sympathizing friends and associates paying tribute to his memory. A profusion of floral offerings attested esteem and sympathy.

The Rev. O. F. Potter, former pastor, conducted the impressive but simple rites. He dwelt on the high character of Mr. McKinnis, a man of generous impulses and one who lived a life of service, genial in disposition, a man of highest integrity of life, one who left blessed memories to his children.

Internment took place in the Uniontown cemetery beside his wife with grandsons as pallbearers, Charles, Fred and Siegel McKinnis, Gilbert and Jake Underwood and Delbert Russell.

Mr. McKinnis will be greatly missed by the Uniontown community. He was a good neighbor, a fine citizen and a good accommodating friend.

Photo Courtesy of
Evelyn Jones Christensen

Contributed on 2/12/14

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