Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 66, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 November 1917 — Obituary [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Obituary

Winfield S. Bedford, the son of John and Mary Bedford, who was bprn in Lafayette March 15, 18 35, died November 5, 1917, at the home of Mrs. D. E. Burton in Burlinghame, Kansas. Mr. Bedford was a brother of Mrs. W. J. Cole of this city. He was next to the youngest of a family of seven children, three sisters and four brothers. Only one brother and two sisters survive him. For many years he conducted a jewelry business in this city and Rensselaer. At the outbreak of the civil war following the traditions of his family he volunteered. His father was a captain in the war of 1812, commanding the forces in the battle of Lundy’s Lane. Winfield S. Bedford was the chief buigler in the 7th Illinois cavalry volunteers, serving four years. In 18 74 he married Jennie Wilmore in Rensselaer and to this union three children were born, all of whom survive him. The family moved to lowa and then to Kansas, settling at Osage City in 1885. Since that time almost until his death, Mr. Bedford had been engaged in business there. Retiring shortly before his death; he made his home with ihis three children. The funeral was held at Osage City, Kansas, Wednesday, November 7.—Lafayette Journal.