Presley F. Hendricks was born in Scotland county, Missouri April 22, 1846, and died at the home of his daughter in Muskogee, Oklahoma, April 3, 1923 age 76 years, 11 months and 11 days. On February 4, 1866 he married to Sarah A. Mc Pherson. To this union were born three children Sellie [Robert Seldon], Stevie [Stephen Francis] and Ollie [M], all of whom are living. Mrs. Sarah A. Hendricks died November 29, 1875.
On March 29, 1881 he was married to Lura E New. To this union were born five children, Grace [Gracey Ann], Harry [Harry Frank], Guy [Guy New], Nellie [Nellie Ethel] and Frank [Frank Ricky]. Guy and Frank have preceded him in death. Mrs Lura E. Hendricks died May 14, 1919.
During his youth Mr Hendricks united with the Methodist Episcopal church in Scotland county, Missouri, the services being conducted at the Hendricks School house, which is now known as Bethel church. He remained a member of this church until his death.
He leaves six children, twenty three grand children, and one great grandchild. All the children were present at the funeral except one daughter, who lives in California.
On April 6th a short service was conducted at the grave by Rev. F. G. Hilbers, pastor of the LaPlata Methodist Episcopal church and body was laid to rest in th [the rest is missing]
La Plata Home Press, La Plata, Missouri Thursday April 12, 1923.
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