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Monroe County Obituaries

1904

 

 

 

 

Claus, Henry Claus, Sr.

Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Nov. 10, 1904

    On Friday, October 14, 1904, a large assembly met at Miltonsburg, Ohio to pay the last respects to Henry Claus, Sr., who on that day was committed to the earth. Mr. Claus was born February 15, 1818, in Hessia, the son of Johannes (John) and Katharina Kuhlman Claus. On May 25, 1843, in Germany, he entered the state of matrimony with Elizabeth Ackerman, the daughter of Adam Ackerman and Katharina Kaul Ackerman from Herlefeld, Germany. Elizabeth was born February 7, 1819, in Hannasfield, Spanixburg, Hastelcastel, Germany and died July 7, 1901. In 1847, immigrated to America, and settled in Miltonsburg, Monroe County, Ohio. The union was blessed with six children, five sons and one daughter. One son, Casper Claus died at sea on the way to America.  Four sons, Adolph, Justice, Frederick, and Henry, and one daughter, Mrs. Andrew (Elizabeth) Reich, thirty-five grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren mourn the loss of the departed. Father Claus had suffered for a long time and was called to his eternal rest on Wednesday, October 12th. The interment took place on Friday, October 14 in the Miltonsburg cemetery, Miltonsburg, Ohio, with the Reverend F. A. Meusch having charge of the services. His wife, Elizabeth is buried there also.  Mr. Claus was the oldest member of the Miltonsburg Evangelical Church, and was connected with that Church ever since his coming to this country.

 

Cox, John Cox

Source:  The Boonville [Indiana] Standard newspaper; 8 Apr 1904

John Cox of near Gentryville, died Friday, March 25, of blood poisoning, the result of running a nail in his hand. 

[From the collection of Elizabeth Morris Hinton.]

 

Cronin, Rebecca Cronin, nee Pratt

Source: The Pleasants Co. [West Virginia] Leader; Friday, 19 Aug 1904

Mrs. M. Cronin

Mrs. Rebecca Cronin, wife of Michael Cronin, of French Creek, died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock. The deceased was about 50 years of age and had been a sufferer of cancer for years, which was borne with great fortitude. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and had been a faithful follower of His teaching since she was 15 years of age. The last hour of her life was spent in praising His name.

The funeral was held Monday and interment was made at Harmony Grove cemetery.

To the sorrowing relatives and friends the Leader extends sympathy.

 

Herlan, Jane Herlan, nee Mendenhall 

Jane Herlan, nee Mendenhall

Mrs. Jane Herlan who has resided with her son, J. W. Herlan of Kuhn for the past eighteen years, died December 20, 1904, aged 87 years and three months.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Neely; interment in the Summerfield cemetery.

 

 Hilliard, Alfred Hilliard

Source: The Wayne County [Illinois] Press; 14 Jan 1904

The infant child of David Hilliard died and was buried at the Cariens cemetery Friday.

 

Neisz, Mrs. John Neisz, (nee Egger)

Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., July 14, 1904

    Mrs. John Neisz, nee Egger, dropped dead at her home at Monroefield, Ohio Monday evening, July 11, 1904.  Mrs. Neisz was in her usual health and had attended the funeral of Mr. Frederick Ketterer at Miltonsburg in the afternoon. She returned home and was preparing the evening meal when she commenced feeling ill and called to her daughter-in-law saying she believed she was going to die. She had scarcely pronounced the words when she fell to the floor and expired in a few minutes, not uttering another word. Her husband was absent from home and arrived in about half an hour and was greatly shocked to find his companion cold in death. Deceased was 54 years of age. She leaves a devoted husband, one son, and one daughter; also an aged mother, seven brothers and 4 sisters. She was the oldest of a family of 13 children of whom the first and the youngest died two years ago. Two brothers, Mr. John H. Egger and Mrs. S. W. Egger and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Neuhart and Mrs. Will Hawkins reside in Woodsfield. The funeral took place Wednesday  afternoon, services being held at the German M. E. Church of which she was a faithful and consistent member for more than 30 years. 

 

Oldemeyer, Hein Oldemeyer

Source: The Hickman (NE) Enterprise; April 8, 1904, p. 5 

ANOTHER PIONEER GONE

             Died At his home near Brush, Sunday morning, March 6. Mr. Hein Oldemeyer, age 42 years, of rheumatism, with a later development of lung trouble.

             This is the second bereavement in the Oldemeyer family within a short time, the mother of Mr. Oldemeyer and his brother, Henry, having passed away at her home in Princeton, Neb., but a few weeks ago. It was shortly after her death and Mrs. Oldemeyer s return home that he took to his bed, from which he never arose.

             Hein Oldemeyer was born at Grand Rapids, Mich., in the year 1862, and when 12 years old he came to Nebraska with his parents, where he lived until the year 1888.

             In 1882 he was married to Miss Margaret Peter, in Lincoln, Neb., and in 1888 came with his family to Colorado, and for five years lived on his ranch 18 miles south of Fort Morgan. From this place he moved his family to his farm near Brush, where he resided at his death.

             The funeral services were held at the home of the deceased, also at the Presbyterian church, Rev. Cameron conducting a very impressive service, after which the remains were laid tenderly to rest in the Brush cemetery, to await the Master s call.

             Mr. Oldemeyer was an honest, energetic citizen, an obliging neighbor, a kind husband, brother and father, and will be sadly missed by all.

             He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and seven children, six brothers and two sisters. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved. Brush Colo., Tribune

             The subject of this sketch was a brother to the Oldemeyer brothers, three of them, living southwest of Hickman.

 

Ross, Louisa Ross nee Ward

Source: Spirit of Democracy Thursday, December 22, 1904, page 3

          --Mrs. Louisa Ross, aged 59 years, relict of W. A. Ross, died from typhoid pneumonia at her home in Cameron December 14, 1904. Deceased was a well respected lady and leaves many friends.

 

Ross, Louisa Ross nee Ward 2^nd obit

Source: Spirit of Democracy Thursday, December 29, 1904, page 3

Mrs. Louisa Ross was born at or near Cameron, Monroe county, Ohio, on the farm now owned by John Manry, on December 7, 1846, and died December 14, 1904, at her home in Cameron, at the age of 58 years and 7 days. She was the youngest daughter of James and Phoeba Ward. Her husband, William A. Ross, preceded her to the better world 3 years, 6 months and 24 days; also a son and oldest brother, Moses Ward. She leaves to mourn her departure an only son, Ulysses G. Ross and his wife Emma, three grandchildren, two brothers and three sisters and a host of friends, all of whom will miss her because of her saintly character and life. She leaves many vacancies an earthly home without an occupant a neighborhood without this one generous hearted and highly esteemed character, a church minus another willing worker and devoted christian, gone to know the realities of a better world than this because we shall see face to face and know as we are known. A Ladies Aid society less an efficient member and treasurer, for she has gone to her work in glory and to take possesion of her treasures in Heaven. In early life she identified herself with the Disciples or Christian church society at Cameron where she remained for several years, when she became dissatisfied with her christian life and leaving this church on Christmas day in the winter of 1888, she joined the Zion Methodist Episcopal church now the German Zion church and in the following fall, in August, 1889, she was converted and graciously saved at Moundsville camp meeting and remained firm in our faith until the end came. She gave evidence at various times and in various ways in her life s walk, of deeper works of Divine Grace wrought within, that gave to her the blessing of a perfect christian life, heart purity, a holy life. Death seemed to have no terror for her as she expressed to many and it seemed she could say with the Psalmist: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

When the M. E. church was built at Cameron she was transferred to its roll of membership and was a very efficient member and worker in all lines of church affairs and had done much for her church and will be greatly missed by people and pastor. The funeral services were held in this church on Friday, December 16^th. The sermon was preached by her pastor, Rev. L. W. Chambers, from the text, Isaiah 35, last clause of the 9^th and 10^th verses. Interment in the new cemetery at Cameron.

[Submitter's Note: All spellings and capitalizations, including the spelling of Phoeba, are as it appears in the obituary.]

 

Weber, Samuel Otto Weber

Source:  The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio; Thursday, 18 Aug 1904

        Samuel Otto Weber, aged 22 years, 8 months and 24 days, of Lewisville, died August 10th, 1904, from typhoid fever.  Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church.  He leaves father, mother, one sister and four brothers.  The funeral* took place Thursday conducted by Rev. T. A. Hafele.  Interment in the Buchanan cemetery.

*Submitter's Note:  Funeral information is in the following article.

 

Weber, Samuel Otto Weber

Source:  The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio; Thursday, 1 Sep 1904

Death   of   Samuel   Otto   Weber

        The funeral of Samuel Otto Weber took place on Thursday, August 11, 1904 from his home near Lewisville.  The services were held in the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. T. A. Hafele of Woodsfield.  The services were very largely attended and much feeling and sympathy was manifested.  He was a young man of noble character; was greatly beloved and highly honored by all who knew him.  Although young in years he was called away from us into a better world.  In his relation to his God he was a firm believer in the christian religion.  He was a member of the Presbyterian church.  He was aged 23* years, 8 months and 24 days.  He leaves to mourn his departure father, mother, one sister and four brothers and a host of relatives and friends who all hope to meet him above.

        I know thou hast gone to the place of thy rest,

        Then why should my soul be so sad?

        I know that thou hast gone where the weary are blest,

        Where the mourner looks up and is glad.

        Where Love casts aside in the land of its birth,

        The stains that it gathered in this,

        And hope the sweet singer that gladdened the earth,

        Sits asleep on the bosom of his.

        I know thou hast gone where thy forehead is starred

        With the beauty that dwelt in thy soul;

        Where the light of thy lovliness cannot be marred

        Nor thy heart be flung back from its goal.

                                                                A   FRIEND

*Submitter's Note:  In the earlier article above he was listed as 22 years, not 23.  The 22 is correct.

 

 

 

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