His death certificate records Reuben Shrout, age 72 years 11 months 11 days, born 6 Apr 1861 in Owingsville, Ky, died 17 Mar 1934 in Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, married, husband of Gelanie Shrout, farmer, father Isaac Shrout, mother’s maiden name Nancy Ragland, both born in Ky, cause of death lobar pneumonia duration 5 days, informant Thomas Shrout, Independence, Mo, RFD #2, burial in Salem Cemetery.

Her death certificate records Jelanie Elizabeth Shrout, age 92, born 11 Oct 1868 in Fleming Co., Ky, died 11 Mar 1961 at Sky View Manor Rest Home, 1400 N. River, Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, widow of Reuben Shrout, father Elias W. Markwell, mother’s maiden name Sarah Whitney, cause of death arteriosclerotic heart disease, informant Thomas Shrout, Bundschu Road, Jackson Co., Mo, burial in Salem Cemetery.