Son of Edmund Jefferis and Marion Ross Forsythe
Married Harriet L. Drake, 30 Jun 1886, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
Children - Donald S. Jefferis, Edmund Ross Jefferis
Vliets Echo, 20 Oct 1899
J. I. Jefferis, the new business firm in Vliets, is doing a rushing business. In two days they took in 719 lbs. of chickens, 800 dozen eggs, 200 lbs. butter, and disposed of goods proportionately. Mr. Jefferis has already shown himself to be a competent, practical business man, and we bespeak for him a profitable career in Vliets.
Vliets Echo, 22 Dec 1899
J. I. Jefferis has typhoid fever. He has been confined to his bed all week.
Vliets Echo, 5 Jan 1900
G. W. Dickerson, of the Brittian Dry Goods Co., of St. Joe is clerking in the J. I Jefferis store. J. I. Jefferis is a very sick man. His brother arrived yesterday and is now at his bedside. A brother of Mrs. Jefferis' is also here.
Vliets Echo, 12 Jan 1900
The death of J. I. Jefferis was the first one that ever occurred in this city.
Vliets Echo, 12 Jan 1900, J. I. Jefferis Obit
This city was saddened at 11 o'clock last Sunday morning, Jan. 7th, by the news that J. I. Jefferis was dead. The news spread rapidly and in a very few minutes, a pail of gloom was on the city. It was true; sadly true. On such a bright and beautiful morning as was last Sunday death had marked a young man in the prime of life, in possession of the full fruition of hopes most cherished treasures–home, wife and children. A great, strong, powerful man stepped at once from the busy, active scenes of business life to the great beyond.
James Isaac Jefferis was born at Council Bluffs, Iowa, thirty-nine years ago on the twenty-first of May. He was one of a large family, having seven brothers and four sisters. For nine years he worked for the John S. Brittian Dry Goods Company of St. Joseph, Mo. About four months ago the deceased, his estimable wife and two bright children came to this city. He was looking for a location for a general merchandise store and he decided on Vliets. While among us but a short time he proved himself to be of exceptionally fine business qualifications, and he succeeded in building up a large trade. By his strict integrity and free-heartedness toward all, he made friends wherever he went. He was a man of many generous impulses, sympathetic, and charitable to the poor. during our short but very pleasant relations with this man we always found him true to his promises.
About four weeks ago the deceased made a trip to Council Bluffs, Iowa, and while gone he contracted a severe cold. Upon reaching home he was forced to go to bed. During all of his sickness, it seemed that he couldn't give up; so strong was his will to live. The dreaded typhoid-pneumonia fever set in, and everything possible was done to restore him to his usual health. Saturday morning he became unconscious, and from that time no hopes for his recovery could be entertained and the end came about 11 o'clock Sunday morning.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Bonander who spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives. Mrs. Jefferis and her two children accompanied by her sister Miss Drake and two brothers of the deceased, left Monday noon with the remains for Council Bluffs, Iowa. Services were held there Tuesday and the remains laid to rest.
In the death of this man we lose from our midst a nobleman, a good citizen, but he will live long in the memory of his friends here. In our feeble way, we can offer no words to comfort the broken-hearted family, as his loss to them is everything more than words can tell, but we with all the people of Vliets offer the deepest sympathy.
Vliets Echo, 26 Jan 1900
Mrs. Jefferis and her two sons returned from Council Bluffs, Iowa, Monday and she will now assume control of the store. Mr. Dickerson, of St. Joe, conducted the business during the absence of Mrs. Jefferis and we hope he will remain in Vliets. This gentleman has made many friends during his short stay here who would be sorry to see him leave.
Vliets Echo, 4 May 1900
A business exchange took place yesterday between Jay T. Smith and W. T. Buck, Mr. Smith selling his interest in thirty lots to W. T. Buck in exchange for Mr. B.'s interest in the Jefferis store building.
Vliets Echo, 18 May 1900
Mrs. Jefferis and her two sons spent Sunday in the country at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Flaherty.
Vliets Echo, 14 Dec 1900
Mrs. Jefferis was at the county seat on business Tuesday.
Vliets Echo, 21 Dec 1900
Mr. Halboober and his wife will soon move into their house now occupied by Mrs. Jefferis. Mrs. Jefferis expects to leave here in a week or two.
Married Harriet L. Drake, 30 Jun 1886, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
Children - Donald S. Jefferis, Edmund Ross Jefferis
Vliets Echo, 20 Oct 1899
J. I. Jefferis, the new business firm in Vliets, is doing a rushing business. In two days they took in 719 lbs. of chickens, 800 dozen eggs, 200 lbs. butter, and disposed of goods proportionately. Mr. Jefferis has already shown himself to be a competent, practical business man, and we bespeak for him a profitable career in Vliets.
Vliets Echo, 22 Dec 1899
J. I. Jefferis has typhoid fever. He has been confined to his bed all week.
Vliets Echo, 5 Jan 1900
G. W. Dickerson, of the Brittian Dry Goods Co., of St. Joe is clerking in the J. I Jefferis store. J. I. Jefferis is a very sick man. His brother arrived yesterday and is now at his bedside. A brother of Mrs. Jefferis' is also here.
Vliets Echo, 12 Jan 1900
The death of J. I. Jefferis was the first one that ever occurred in this city.
Vliets Echo, 12 Jan 1900, J. I. Jefferis Obit
This city was saddened at 11 o'clock last Sunday morning, Jan. 7th, by the news that J. I. Jefferis was dead. The news spread rapidly and in a very few minutes, a pail of gloom was on the city. It was true; sadly true. On such a bright and beautiful morning as was last Sunday death had marked a young man in the prime of life, in possession of the full fruition of hopes most cherished treasures–home, wife and children. A great, strong, powerful man stepped at once from the busy, active scenes of business life to the great beyond.
James Isaac Jefferis was born at Council Bluffs, Iowa, thirty-nine years ago on the twenty-first of May. He was one of a large family, having seven brothers and four sisters. For nine years he worked for the John S. Brittian Dry Goods Company of St. Joseph, Mo. About four months ago the deceased, his estimable wife and two bright children came to this city. He was looking for a location for a general merchandise store and he decided on Vliets. While among us but a short time he proved himself to be of exceptionally fine business qualifications, and he succeeded in building up a large trade. By his strict integrity and free-heartedness toward all, he made friends wherever he went. He was a man of many generous impulses, sympathetic, and charitable to the poor. during our short but very pleasant relations with this man we always found him true to his promises.
About four weeks ago the deceased made a trip to Council Bluffs, Iowa, and while gone he contracted a severe cold. Upon reaching home he was forced to go to bed. During all of his sickness, it seemed that he couldn't give up; so strong was his will to live. The dreaded typhoid-pneumonia fever set in, and everything possible was done to restore him to his usual health. Saturday morning he became unconscious, and from that time no hopes for his recovery could be entertained and the end came about 11 o'clock Sunday morning.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Bonander who spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives. Mrs. Jefferis and her two children accompanied by her sister Miss Drake and two brothers of the deceased, left Monday noon with the remains for Council Bluffs, Iowa. Services were held there Tuesday and the remains laid to rest.
In the death of this man we lose from our midst a nobleman, a good citizen, but he will live long in the memory of his friends here. In our feeble way, we can offer no words to comfort the broken-hearted family, as his loss to them is everything more than words can tell, but we with all the people of Vliets offer the deepest sympathy.
Vliets Echo, 26 Jan 1900
Mrs. Jefferis and her two sons returned from Council Bluffs, Iowa, Monday and she will now assume control of the store. Mr. Dickerson, of St. Joe, conducted the business during the absence of Mrs. Jefferis and we hope he will remain in Vliets. This gentleman has made many friends during his short stay here who would be sorry to see him leave.
Vliets Echo, 4 May 1900
A business exchange took place yesterday between Jay T. Smith and W. T. Buck, Mr. Smith selling his interest in thirty lots to W. T. Buck in exchange for Mr. B.'s interest in the Jefferis store building.
Vliets Echo, 18 May 1900
Mrs. Jefferis and her two sons spent Sunday in the country at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Flaherty.
Vliets Echo, 14 Dec 1900
Mrs. Jefferis was at the county seat on business Tuesday.
Vliets Echo, 21 Dec 1900
Mr. Halboober and his wife will soon move into their house now occupied by Mrs. Jefferis. Mrs. Jefferis expects to leave here in a week or two.
Son of Edmund Jefferis and Marion Ross Forsythe
Married Harriet L. Drake, 30 Jun 1886, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
Children - Donald S. Jefferis, Edmund Ross Jefferis
Vliets Echo, 20 Oct 1899
J. I. Jefferis, the new business firm in Vliets, is doing a rushing business. In two days they took in 719 lbs. of chickens, 800 dozen eggs, 200 lbs. butter, and disposed of goods proportionately. Mr. Jefferis has already shown himself to be a competent, practical business man, and we bespeak for him a profitable career in Vliets.
Vliets Echo, 22 Dec 1899
J. I. Jefferis has typhoid fever. He has been confined to his bed all week.
Vliets Echo, 5 Jan 1900
G. W. Dickerson, of the Brittian Dry Goods Co., of St. Joe is clerking in the J. I Jefferis store. J. I. Jefferis is a very sick man. His brother arrived yesterday and is now at his bedside. A brother of Mrs. Jefferis' is also here.
Vliets Echo, 12 Jan 1900
The death of J. I. Jefferis was the first one that ever occurred in this city.
Vliets Echo, 12 Jan 1900, J. I. Jefferis Obit
This city was saddened at 11 o'clock last Sunday morning, Jan. 7th, by the news that J. I. Jefferis was dead. The news spread rapidly and in a very few minutes, a pail of gloom was on the city. It was true; sadly true. On such a bright and beautiful morning as was last Sunday death had marked a young man in the prime of life, in possession of the full fruition of hopes most cherished treasures–home, wife and children. A great, strong, powerful man stepped at once from the busy, active scenes of business life to the great beyond.
James Isaac Jefferis was born at Council Bluffs, Iowa, thirty-nine years ago on the twenty-first of May. He was one of a large family, having seven brothers and four sisters. For nine years he worked for the John S. Brittian Dry Goods Company of St. Joseph, Mo. About four months ago the deceased, his estimable wife and two bright children came to this city. He was looking for a location for a general merchandise store and he decided on Vliets. While among us but a short time he proved himself to be of exceptionally fine business qualifications, and he succeeded in building up a large trade. By his strict integrity and free-heartedness toward all, he made friends wherever he went. He was a man of many generous impulses, sympathetic, and charitable to the poor. during our short but very pleasant relations with this man we always found him true to his promises.
About four weeks ago the deceased made a trip to Council Bluffs, Iowa, and while gone he contracted a severe cold. Upon reaching home he was forced to go to bed. During all of his sickness, it seemed that he couldn't give up; so strong was his will to live. The dreaded typhoid-pneumonia fever set in, and everything possible was done to restore him to his usual health. Saturday morning he became unconscious, and from that time no hopes for his recovery could be entertained and the end came about 11 o'clock Sunday morning.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Bonander who spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives. Mrs. Jefferis and her two children accompanied by her sister Miss Drake and two brothers of the deceased, left Monday noon with the remains for Council Bluffs, Iowa. Services were held there Tuesday and the remains laid to rest.
In the death of this man we lose from our midst a nobleman, a good citizen, but he will live long in the memory of his friends here. In our feeble way, we can offer no words to comfort the broken-hearted family, as his loss to them is everything more than words can tell, but we with all the people of Vliets offer the deepest sympathy.
Vliets Echo, 26 Jan 1900
Mrs. Jefferis and her two sons returned from Council Bluffs, Iowa, Monday and she will now assume control of the store. Mr. Dickerson, of St. Joe, conducted the business during the absence of Mrs. Jefferis and we hope he will remain in Vliets. This gentleman has made many friends during his short stay here who would be sorry to see him leave.
Vliets Echo, 4 May 1900
A business exchange took place yesterday between Jay T. Smith and W. T. Buck, Mr. Smith selling his interest in thirty lots to W. T. Buck in exchange for Mr. B.'s interest in the Jefferis store building.
Vliets Echo, 18 May 1900
Mrs. Jefferis and her two sons spent Sunday in the country at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Flaherty.
Vliets Echo, 14 Dec 1900
Mrs. Jefferis was at the county seat on business Tuesday.
Vliets Echo, 21 Dec 1900
Mr. Halboober and his wife will soon move into their house now occupied by Mrs. Jefferis. Mrs. Jefferis expects to leave here in a week or two.
Married Harriet L. Drake, 30 Jun 1886, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
Children - Donald S. Jefferis, Edmund Ross Jefferis
Vliets Echo, 20 Oct 1899
J. I. Jefferis, the new business firm in Vliets, is doing a rushing business. In two days they took in 719 lbs. of chickens, 800 dozen eggs, 200 lbs. butter, and disposed of goods proportionately. Mr. Jefferis has already shown himself to be a competent, practical business man, and we bespeak for him a profitable career in Vliets.
Vliets Echo, 22 Dec 1899
J. I. Jefferis has typhoid fever. He has been confined to his bed all week.
Vliets Echo, 5 Jan 1900
G. W. Dickerson, of the Brittian Dry Goods Co., of St. Joe is clerking in the J. I Jefferis store. J. I. Jefferis is a very sick man. His brother arrived yesterday and is now at his bedside. A brother of Mrs. Jefferis' is also here.
Vliets Echo, 12 Jan 1900
The death of J. I. Jefferis was the first one that ever occurred in this city.
Vliets Echo, 12 Jan 1900, J. I. Jefferis Obit
This city was saddened at 11 o'clock last Sunday morning, Jan. 7th, by the news that J. I. Jefferis was dead. The news spread rapidly and in a very few minutes, a pail of gloom was on the city. It was true; sadly true. On such a bright and beautiful morning as was last Sunday death had marked a young man in the prime of life, in possession of the full fruition of hopes most cherished treasures–home, wife and children. A great, strong, powerful man stepped at once from the busy, active scenes of business life to the great beyond.
James Isaac Jefferis was born at Council Bluffs, Iowa, thirty-nine years ago on the twenty-first of May. He was one of a large family, having seven brothers and four sisters. For nine years he worked for the John S. Brittian Dry Goods Company of St. Joseph, Mo. About four months ago the deceased, his estimable wife and two bright children came to this city. He was looking for a location for a general merchandise store and he decided on Vliets. While among us but a short time he proved himself to be of exceptionally fine business qualifications, and he succeeded in building up a large trade. By his strict integrity and free-heartedness toward all, he made friends wherever he went. He was a man of many generous impulses, sympathetic, and charitable to the poor. during our short but very pleasant relations with this man we always found him true to his promises.
About four weeks ago the deceased made a trip to Council Bluffs, Iowa, and while gone he contracted a severe cold. Upon reaching home he was forced to go to bed. During all of his sickness, it seemed that he couldn't give up; so strong was his will to live. The dreaded typhoid-pneumonia fever set in, and everything possible was done to restore him to his usual health. Saturday morning he became unconscious, and from that time no hopes for his recovery could be entertained and the end came about 11 o'clock Sunday morning.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Bonander who spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives. Mrs. Jefferis and her two children accompanied by her sister Miss Drake and two brothers of the deceased, left Monday noon with the remains for Council Bluffs, Iowa. Services were held there Tuesday and the remains laid to rest.
In the death of this man we lose from our midst a nobleman, a good citizen, but he will live long in the memory of his friends here. In our feeble way, we can offer no words to comfort the broken-hearted family, as his loss to them is everything more than words can tell, but we with all the people of Vliets offer the deepest sympathy.
Vliets Echo, 26 Jan 1900
Mrs. Jefferis and her two sons returned from Council Bluffs, Iowa, Monday and she will now assume control of the store. Mr. Dickerson, of St. Joe, conducted the business during the absence of Mrs. Jefferis and we hope he will remain in Vliets. This gentleman has made many friends during his short stay here who would be sorry to see him leave.
Vliets Echo, 4 May 1900
A business exchange took place yesterday between Jay T. Smith and W. T. Buck, Mr. Smith selling his interest in thirty lots to W. T. Buck in exchange for Mr. B.'s interest in the Jefferis store building.
Vliets Echo, 18 May 1900
Mrs. Jefferis and her two sons spent Sunday in the country at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Flaherty.
Vliets Echo, 14 Dec 1900
Mrs. Jefferis was at the county seat on business Tuesday.
Vliets Echo, 21 Dec 1900
Mr. Halboober and his wife will soon move into their house now occupied by Mrs. Jefferis. Mrs. Jefferis expects to leave here in a week or two.
Family Members
Siblings
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Thomas Forsythe Jefferis
1858–1859
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Edmund David Jefferis
1860–1943
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William Ross "Will" Jefferis
1861–1945
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Agnes "Aggie" Jefferis Duncan
1864–1953
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Philip McMahan Jefferis
1866–1950
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Marian Ross Forsyth "May" Jefferis
1868–1939
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Rebecca Hooten Jefferis Daniger
1870–1947
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Harry Vandever Jefferis
1872–1936
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Parthena Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jefferis Goodwin
1876–1965
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Franklin "Frank" Jefferis
1878–1973
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Susan Celeste Jefferis
1879–1880
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