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Submitted: 9/17/16 • Approved: 9/21/16 • Last Updated: 3/13/18 • R57429-G0-S3
US Army
Company E 6 US Cavalry
Civil War Union
March 15, 1843 - March 30, 1917
Kansan, Friday, March 30, 1917
Minor Underwood, an aged and respected colored citizen of Newton, and an old resident, died this morning between 7:30and 8:00 o'clock, passing away in the course of performing his usual work as switch light tender for the Santa Fe railway, and dying as he lived, doing his duty as it came to his hand.
The sand Creek yards switch crew discovered Mr Underwood lying by the track back of the rail saw mill on the "Y" about 7:20. J J Chuck, Frank Quilty and Basil Middleton members of the crew picked the old man up and placing him in a box car brought him to town. He was laying on his face when found. He was undoubtedly breathing his last while being brought to town. Mr Underwood has been troubled with asthma for some time and there is no doubt but what this malady super-induced heart failure. There was no evidence of violence, and officers dispensed with any further investigation than hearing the story of the switch crew.
The body was removed to the Duff undertaking establishment.
Minor Underwood was an old soldier, and, a man past 70 years old. He was a resident of Newton many years, All who knew him best declare he was as fine an old gentleman as Newton's colored population can boast. He was respected by the railroad men, and was steady and reliable. For years he was a track man, and also served as a section foreman.
It will be recalled that a brother died suddenly while at work in the cinder pit here a few years ago, and only last year his son Lewis died suddenly.
Obituary
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Kansan, Saturday, March 31, 1917
The family as well as friends were greatly shocked on receiving the sad news of the sudden death of Minor Underwood, Sr, which occurred shortly after 7 o'clock Friday morning in the west yards, about 15 minutes after leaving home.
He had a severe attack of asthma Christmas night and since then has been doctoring, yet able to work. He was getting along so nicely and feeling so well he thought he was about cured of the aggravating disease. He said just before leaving the house that he felt better than he had felt for a long time, and did not thing it was necessary to continue treatment.
He was born in Trenton, Kentucky, March 15, 1843. He served a year and six months in the Civil war and at the close was honorably discharged.
He was married to Miss Belle Hollin of Trenton, Kentucky, May 17, 1873. To this union eleven children were born, six of whom have preceded him to the great beyond.
He was a faithful member and deacon of the Second Baptist church, a member of G U O of O F lodge, a loyal citizen, husband and father.
He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, four daughters, one son, two grandchildren, one sister of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev J W Gordon and W H Garnett at the Second Baptist church Monday afternoon at 2:30.
Children:
Minor Underwood
Louis Underwood
John Underwood
Alta H. Underwood
Morris Underwood
Contributed on 9/17/16
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Record #: 57429