Notes:
Father: Henry Sipes b: 12 NOV 1792
Mother: Sarah Runyan b: 16 MAY 1794
Children:
Olive Jane SIPES b: 29 JAN 1854
Edward Hays SIPES b: 4 JUL 1856
Son SIPES b: 31 DEC 1858
Nancy SIPES b: 12 APR 1860
Harriet SIPES b: 19 JUN 1863 in Harrisonville, Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pa.
Calvin Oscar SIPES b: 10 FEB 1866
Annie Maria SIPES b: 29 JUL 1868
Carrie Frances SIPES b: 17 MAR 1871
Cecil Howard SIPES b: 2 APR 1876
Source: Ron Rose web site, May 2002
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G. Runyan Sipes Obit:1822-1900
SOURCE: Fulton County News: August 12, 1900
G. Runyan Sipes
Another of Fulton county's oldest and most highly respected citizens has been called away. This time it was Mr. G. Runyan Sipes, of Licking creek township, who after being confined to his bed for several weeks, died at his home Sunday evening, July 29th, 1900, at the ripe age of 78 years, 4 month, and 11 days.
He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sipes (Mrs. Sipes being formerly Miss Salle Runyan) and was born on the David Deshong farm, about a mile and a half from his late residence, and lived there until 1884, when his parents moved to the farm now owned by John S. Sipes.
During the early years of his manhood he taught school several terms, and was successful as an instructor. The salary then was seven dollars a month and "board around".
On "Washington's Birthday" 1853, he was united in marriage with Miss Susan Sipes by Rev. Robert Ross, who afterward became the first county superintendent of schools of this county.
The young couple then went to the farm where he spent the remainder of his life. The land was entirely in Woods; but y pluck and economy the forest was transformed into a productive farm and a home famous for the genial hospitality of its members was produced.
During the past thirty years he has been an exemplary member of the M. E. church.
In addition to his wife, eight children survive, namely, Miss Olive J., at home; Edward H. Mexico, (city); Miss Nannie, Pittsburg; Hattie, (Mrs. T. J. Palmer), near Harrisonville; Anna M., (Mrs. August Soffell, M. D.), Pittsburg; Calvin O., Galva, Ill.; Carrie F., (Mrs. F. C. Mumma), Pittsburg, and Cecil A., at home.
Interment at Siloam, Tuesday