Oates Family Obits

Obituary--Joseph Oates

The Atlanta Express,
Atlanta, Macon County, Missouri
Friday, Feb. 10, 1922

Death of Joseph Oates

Joseph Oates was born at Shelf, near Halifax, Yorkshire, England, March 24, 1842 being a son of Thomas and Ann (Torry) Oates. He came to America in 1867 and on October 20, 1870, was united in marriage to Mary C. McWilliams. Their happy companionship continued until her death November 8, 1880. To this union was born one son, Thomas Joseph, who died June 12, 1905.

On June 2, 1897 Mr. Oates was married to Mrs. Harriet B. Eagle and for a number of years they lived in La Plata, Mo. On September 11, 1920, she passed away and on February 2, 1922, at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. R. O. Mounce he too passed into the Great Beyond, being at the time of his death 79 years, 10 months and 8 days old.

Beside a large and mourning acquaintanceship he leaves in grief his two granddaughters, Mrs. Lloyd Roemer and mrs. R. O. Mounce, both living near Atlanta, Mo., and an aged sister, Martha Ann, a brother Benjamin and two nephews, Thomas and Joshua Oates, the last four named living at this time at Shelf, near Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

Coming to this country as a young man with meager means, Mr. Oates during his long residence here by untiring industry and rugged honesty not only accumulated an ample competence but by his high ideals held for himself a high place in the esteem of his neighbors and acquaintances.

The funeral was held in Mt. Tabor church Sunday afternoon, February 5, 1922, with burial in the adjoining cemetery, the services conducted by Ralph Campbell of Gibbs.

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Obituary--Harriet Oates

The Atlanta Express,
Atlanta, Macon County, Missouri
Friday, Sept. 17, 1920

Harriet B. Hall was born in Washington county, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1838. Departed this life Sept. 11, 1920, at 2 p.m., aged 82 years and 2 days. She was married to Robert C. Morey who lost his life in the service of the Union in 1863. She was married to Dr. Thomas Eagle May 12, 1868 and was left a widow in 1896. She was married to Joseph Oates June 2, 1897.

Probably fifty years ago she united with the M. E. church, having previously confessed her Lord and united with the Christian church. At the time of her death her membership was at the La Plata M. E. church.

She was an invalid for several years being helpless for fourteen months. Sister Oates was one of a large family. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, five sisters, two brothers and one step daughter, Mrs. Conrad Muff. Sister Oates was loved by all who knew her. The family have the symathy of all their friends and neighbors in their hour of sorrow.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Conduitte on Monday, Sept. 13, at the Plainview M. E. church before a large concourse of sympathizing friends.