His death certificate records Oliver W. Shrout, age 44 years 11 months 20 days, born 3 Mar 1873 in Jackson Co., Missouri, died 13 Jan 1918 in Blue Springs, Jackson Co., Missouri, married, retired farmer, father John Shrout, mother’s maiden name J. Richards, both born in Ky, cause of death pulmonary tuberculosis, informant Bijah Shrout, Blue Springs, burial in Blue Springs.