April 28  1827  to  May   25  1904

Born in Rudersoil,Wuertenbury,Germany April 28  1827.He came
to this country with his parents when 3 years old and died
at his home in Marshall,Illinois May 25 1904 aged 77 years
and 1 month.He was converted to God over 60 years ago and
united with the Evangelical Association,of which he was a
true member to his death.He was one of the first settlers of
the Wabash township,where he lived until 1877,and
consequently he helped to clear up much of the forest of the
new country.He was one of the few at that time to have the
first team of horses,breaking plow,mower,reaper and
threshing machine.He was always ready and willing to lend a
helping hand to the new comer in those days.He was married
in 1847 to Sarah Oakes.To this union ten children were
born,of whom three,together with the mother preceded him.In
1877 he married again,this time to Mrs.Barbara Bech of
Olney,Who survives him.In 1859 the Evangelical Association
Church licensed him as minister on probation and later as
deacon.He served as itinerant preacher very successfully for
20 years,many precious souls being brought to Christ through
his instrumentality and with the co-operation of his devout
companion.Since 1896 he stood in local relation,being a
great help to the preacher in charge,also in the Sunday
school of which only last year, he was  the
superintendent.He was ever at his post and in public service
always took an active part.Two weeks ago he met for the last
time with the members of the Marshal church in prayer
meeting.His illness weakened him and he passed peacefully
away on the morning of the 25th of May 1904

Submitted by;
Fred Finkbiner