Effie May (Close Up) MCKINNIS

January 16, 1866 - September 15, 1930

Uniontown Cicerone, September, 1930
Effie May Burris, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Burris, was
born January 16th, 1866, in Harrison County, Missouri, and departed this
life September 15th, 1930, at her home in Uniontown, Kansas, at the age of
64 years, 8 months.

She was united in marriage to Siegle McKinnis in Clarinda, Iowa, January
16, 1883.

To this union nine children were born, four sons and five daughters, all of
whom are living...Flora, Milton, James, Grace, Hazel, Robert ROY, Rena
RUTH, Rosa, William HARVEY.

In 1899 they moved to Fort Scott, Kansas, living there about one and a half
years, when they moved to Uniontown, in which vicinity she resided
continuously until her death.

She was in poor health for a number of years and was taken to the hospital
June 6th of this year for treatment for typhoid fever and other
complications arose from which she failed to recover. She passed away on
Monday morning, September 15 at four o'clock and fifteen minutes at the
family home in Uniontown. Her husband and all her children, except two,
were present when she passed away. This is the first time the family circle
has ever been broken, covering a period of forty-seven years.

She was a devoted wife and mother and was loved by everyone who knew her.
She was a member of the Baptist church and was a constant and willing
worker in all church activities. She was also a very active member of the
Royal Neighbors.

She was the last of her parent's family, her father and mother and five
brothers having preceded her a number of years ago.

Photo Courtesy of
Evelyn Jones Christensen

Contributed on 2/12/14

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