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MADE KC

September 27, 2025

MAJOR JOHN COON DEAD.

Former Kansas City Man Held Of-

fice During Grant's Term.

Major John Coon who, until three years ago, resided in Kansas City, died at Lyons, Mich., Thursday, aged 86 years. He was a civil war veteran, having served as a paymaster during the war and afterwards was first assistant secretary fo the interior under President Grant.

The burial will be in Cleveland, O. The widow will return to Kansas City and reside with her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Abney, 3223 East Tenth street.

Labels: Civil War, death, Tenth street, veterans