Preston Layman (1833 - 1909)

Born 13 Sep 1833 in Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, United States

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Died 27 Nov 1909 at age 76 in Arlington Township, Reno, Kansas, United States

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Biography

Preston was born in 1833. He passed away in 1909. Union soldier of Co. E, 2nd Tennessee Cavalry of the Army of the Cumberland.

Obituary

The Hutchinson News, Friday, Dec 3, 1909 Page 6
Preston Layman was called from this life of earthly cares on last Saturday, November 27, 1909, to meet face to face the Savior who he had loved and trusted for many years to take possession of the heritage due those who serve Him, to enjoy the home prepared for the faithful. It was the closing of a life made beautiful by patience, kindness, and self-sacrifice.
He had been in failing health for the past three years, and for some months past had grown quite feeble and often expressed a desire to go on to that home where we never grow old and where sickness never comes. It was the end of useful life, the life of a man of great physical and mental courage, a man of high ideals and strong convictions that kept him always firm in what he believed to be right, and molded for him a strong and beautiful character, which commanded respect and love of those who knew him best, and to these at all times, through clouds or sunshine, has he given words of hop and encouragement and in their hearts, his memory will ever be enshrined, and be an inspiration to a higher and nobler life. Thus he builded a monument that will not crumble away, one that will endure while loving memory lasts because it was carried by a beautiful life.
He was born in Cocke County, Tennessee, on September 13, 1833, thus being at the time of his death, a little more than 76 years of age. In 1854 he was united in marriage to Barbara Shultz, who died in 1868. To this union five children were born, two sons, J.M. and Geo. M. Layman of Kingman county, and three daughters, Elizabeth, who died in her infancy; Mrs. Mary Reecer, and Mrs. Emma Paullin, both of whom also preceded him to the life beyond. He was again married in 1872 to Mrs. Harriett Taylor. To them five children were born: W.C. and O.W. Layman and Mrs. Delia Kircher of Arlington, Roscoe C Layman of Hutchinson, and Arthur, the youngest who died at the age of three years.
He gave to his country three and one-half years of hard service as a Union soldier of Company E., second Tennessee cavalry, of the army of the Cumberland. His life as a soldier was full of stirring events, his company being called upon to face the fire in seventy-five different engagements. He, with his family moved to Kansas in 1883, and he has since township. He was a sincere and devoted Christian, having joined the Methodist church while yet a young man, and was an active worker for the cause of Christ in that church until a few years ago when he became a member of the Presbyterian church of Arlington.
He has gone from us but his life was not lived in vain, for his life was a success financially and otherwise, if it be a success to live Christ-like, happily, love and be loved, to gain the respect of men and the love of little children, to fill his niche and accomplish his task, to leave a memory that is a benediction.
He leaves to mourn his departure, a well-known and highly respectful family, consisting of a devoted wife, five sons, one daughter, a stepson, twenty-two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren besides a host of friends. The funeral services which were held from the home, four miles south of Arlington Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, were conducted by Rev. Whimmary, assisted by Rev. Johnson and by the Masonic Lodge of Arlington of which he was a member. He was laid to rest in the Arlington cemetery.

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• 1850 United States Federal Census - Name Preston Layman Gender Male Race White Residence Age 16 Birth Date abt 1834 Birthplace Tennessee Residence Date 1850 Home in 1850 District 11, Cocke, Tennessee, USA Occupation Laborer Industry Industry Not Reported Attended School Yes Line Number 16 Dwelling Number 896 Family Number 896 Inferred Father Jacob Layman Inferred Mother Susan Layman Household members Jacob Layman 42 Susan Layman 40 Elizabeth Layman 18 Preston Layman 16 John Layman 15 Isaac Layman 3 William Layman 1
• 1860 United States Federal Census - Name Preston Layman Age 27 Birth Year abt 1833 Gender Male Race White Birth Place Tennessee income in 1860. District 8, Cocke, Tennessee Post Office Wilton Springs Dwelling Number 1340 Family Number 1340 Occupation Farmer Real Estate Value 4000 Personal Estate Value 445 Inferred Spouse Barbara Layman Inferred Child Mary C Layman; George Layman Household members Preston Layman 27 arbara Layman 29 Mary C Layman 6 George Layman 7/12
• U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865 - Name Preston Layman Enlistment Age 31 Birth Date abt 1831 Enlistment Date 1 Dec 1862 Enlistment Rank Private Muster Date 26 Jan 1863 Muster Place Tennessee Muster Company E Muster Regiment 2nd Cavalry Muster Regiment Type Cavalry Muster Information Enlisted Muster Out Date 6 Jul 1865 Muster Out Place Nashville, Tennessee Muster Out Information Mustered Out Side of War Union Survived War? Yes Title Index to Compiled Military Service Records; Report of Adjutant General State of Tennessee
• 1880 United States Federal Census - Name Preston Layman Age 40 Birth Date Abt 1840 Birthplace Tennessee Home in 1880 Lower Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, USA Dwelling Number 125 Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Self (Head) Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Harriet Layman Father's Birthplace Tennessee Mother's Birthplace Tennessee Occupation Farmer Months Not Employed 4 Household members Preston Layman 40 Harriet Layman 36 Mary C. Layman 22 George Layman 20 Emma Layman 17 J. B. Taylor 17 J. M. Layman 13 Willie Layman 8 Roscoe Layman 6 Walter Layman 4 Dellie Layman 1
• 1900 United States Federal Census - Name Preston Layman Age 66 Birth Date Sep 1833 Birthplace Tennessee, USA Home in 1900 Arlington, Reno, Kansas Sheet Number 6 Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation 117 Family Number 118 Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Head Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Hattie Layman Marriage Year 1871 Years Married 29 Father's Birthplace Tennessee, USA Mother's Birthplace Tennessee, USA Occupation Farmer Months Not Employed 0 Can Read Y Can Write Y Can Speak English Y House Owned or Rented Own Home Free or Mortgaged F Farm or House F Household members Preston Layman 66 Hattie Layman 36 John Cozad 29 Walter Layman 24 Della Layman 21
• U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current - Name Preston Layman Gender Male Birth Date 13 Sep 1833 Birth Place Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America Death Date 27 Nov 1909 Death Place Reno County, Kansas, United States of America Cemetery Arlington Cemetery Burial or Cremation Place Arlington, Reno County, Kansas, United States of America Spouse Harriet Layman https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85693666