Obituaries

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Monroe County Obituaries

1902

John J. Schneider [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Nov. 6, 1902]

John Jacob Schneider, one of the oldest residents of this community, died October 30, 1902. He was born at Vorderweidenthal, Rhimphalz, Bavaria, March 1, 1829. When he was four years of age, his parents came to America. His father died very soon after they had made their home here in this new land. In those times, this part of the country was wilderness, and as the father=s support was gone, many hardships were left for the mother with the little children. Hard work was experienced by them all, but it had its rewards. Mr. Schneider was married February 24, 1852, to Miss Eva Christman. Two sons were born to them, who with the widow mourn his death. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Woodsfield and one of those who helped to organize the congregation.

The funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon by the Reverend T. A. Hafell. After a short service at the house, the remains were taken to the Church in Woodsfield, where a funeral sermon was delivered in the German language. A number of the members of the congregation sang a few well known German hymns, and as the organ gave forth the time of a funeral march the remains were taken from the Church to their resting place, the Woodsfield cemetery. A great many friends attended the funeral. Mr. Schneider was a well respected and well known in this community. His last days were days of great suffering, but he endured it all with Christian patience and found consolation in the great truths of the gospel making its hope also his hope. His age was 73 years, 7 months, and 29 days.

Schneider, John Jacob Schneider --2nd Obituary

Source: Newspaper clipping, Monroe County Ohio, November 1902

John Jacob Schneider, an old resident of this community passed away Oct. 30th, after a lingering illness. He was born March 1, 1829 at Vonderweidenthal, Bavaria, Germany. At the age of 4 years he came to this country with his parents. They settled in the sparsely inhabited regions of Monroe county, and in their first year experienced great hardships. The newly founded home in this new land was soon invaded by sorrow, the father being called away when the children were but very young. Many hardships were experienced; as the boys grew up they proved to be very industrious, in the course of time founded their own homes. In 1852 Mr. Schneider founded his home in being married to Miss Eva Christman on Feb. 24. Two sons were born to them, Jacob and Fred who with the widow mourn the departure of their father. Mr. Schneider was a faithful member of the Evangelical church, one of its organizers. He experienced great suffering in his last days. He was buried on Friday afternoon, Oct. 31. His remains were taken to the Woodsfield church. A great many people attended the funeral. His age was 73 years, 7 months, 29 days.

Jacob Parry Highman
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, Thursday, August 21, 1902

Last Friday, August 15, 1902, Jacob Parry Highman, John Gatten and Harry Highman of Edwina were squirrel hunting. In some accidental manner Gatten discharged his gun, the ball entering Jacob Highman's stomach, passed through his body and out at the small of his back. The ball struck Harry Highman's hat, but did not injure him. Highman was taken home and Dr. A.F. Latta of
Graysville and Dr. F.C. Huth of Woodsfield were summoned but the wound was of such nature as to defy all medical skill and the unfortunate young man died Friday night.

Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Highman and was fifteen years of age. He leaves father, mother and other relatives and friends to mourn his departure. The funeral took place Saturday. Interment at the Conner church cemetery.

John Walter Sr.

Source: Adams County Free Press, Corning, Iowa; June 1902

John Walter, Sr. an old and respected citizen of Nodaway Twp died at the Corning hospital at noon last Saturday from an operation for rupture, aged 68 yrs., 7 months and 16 days. He was born in Canton Bern, Switzerland, and came to America in 1853,** locating in Monroe County, OH where he married Miss Rosa Stalder in 1863 who survives him, to which union was born seven children, all living except one daughter. The deceased moved to Adams County, IA in 1878 where he has been a useful and influential citizen in developing the resources of this section. His children are William, Henry, John Jr., Miss Clara and Mrs. John Hedinger of this county and Charles of Cushing, Oklahoma. He also has three brothers and one sister living. The funeral was largely attended and occurred from the Presbyterian Church of Nodaway township Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Revs. R. C. Rowley in English and Rev. M. Knoll in German. Interment in Methodist Grove Cemetery.

**Submitter’s Note: The date of coming to America (1853) should have been 1854.

Kulhborn, John Heinrich Kulhborn

LKP#7

John Heinrich Kuhlborn born in Niesse, Kreis (County) Hedenkassel 26 January 1826, died August 9, 1902.

He came to America 1854 and settled in Kentucky 1856..

He married Maria Sophia Linga 1866 and came to Monroefield (Malaga Township) Ohio. The marriage had seven children. Three children died before John Henry died. He left a widow with four children, 14 grandchildren.

His age came to 76 yrs., 6 months and 13 days.

Morris, William R Morris [1 Oct 1831 – 10 Jan 1902]

Uncle “Billy” Morris, who lived at Hardwood, died suddenly of heart failure last Friday. [Submitters note: Hardwood was located where Arcola WV is today] Published in The Webster Echo on Friday, January 17, 1902, page 3. From the collection of P Frichtl.

Woodring, Nathan Woodring

Source: The Beatrice [Nebraska] Daily Express; 27 Jan 1902

The funeral of Nathan Woodring took place yesterday afternoon from the late home and Trinity Lutheran church. Notwithstanding the extreme cold his services were largely attended from the church and the auspices of the Masonic fraternity.

*Submitter’s Note: Below is another obituary.

Woodring, Nathan Woodring

Source: a Cortland [Nebraska] newspaper; 30 Jan 1902

NATHAN WOODRING

The people of Cortland were shocked, last Friday, when they learned that Mr. Woodring had taken his own life. The cause for the rash act is a mystery, and will remain so for all time. He had been in poor health for some weeks and seems to have grown forgetful, losing confidence in himself. Funeral services were held at his late home and interment made in Evergreen Cemetery at Beatrice, Sunday. Mr. Woodring and family were residents of this place before moving to Beatrice less than 2 years ago. His bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood.

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