Peter Gottfried, last Civil War Veteran in Crawford County, died Wed..........
Marengo, IN: Peter Gottfried was born at Hesse Dorne Stardt, Germany, Apr 14, 1846, the son of Margaret (Ragel)and Peter Gottfried and answered the "last great roll call" Sep 15, 1937, at 2:30pm, at the age of 94 years, 5 months and 1 day.
At the age of 8, he and his parents emigrated to America, spending 31 days in crossing, and landing in New York City. Later they migrated PA, OH and finally IN, he was naturalized in Crawford Co., in 1866, where he spent the remainder of his life.
He was one of the founders of the German Lutheran Church at Wickliffe, IN; of which he was a devout member. Later in life he moved his membership to the United Brethren Church in Marengo, IN, during the preaching of Dr. J.E. Shannon.
Aug 19, 1866 he was united in marriage to Zerilda Williams, in Crawford Co, with whom he shared 59 years of happy companionship, and whose passing he has mourned for 10 years since her death Jun 10, 1927. Their union was blessed with 12 children, 10 of whom lived to adulthood, William, Peter, Martin and an infant (son) preceding them in death. Left to mourn are Mrs. Louisa Zimmerman, of Wickliffe; Monroe, of Billet, IL; Jacob, address unk; Henry, of Burton, WA; Mrs. J.P. Jacobs, of Dallas City, IL; Charles, of Hunter, AR; Cleve, of Marengo; and Mrs. Maude Eastman, of Springfield, MO; 32 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren and an only sister, Mrs. Kate Stemply, 85, of Wickliffe, also a host of other relatives, unnumbered friends and neighbors.
He enlisted in Company F, 144 Regiment of Indiana Infantry Volunteers and saw active service (Civil War) in the South and East receiving his honorable discharge Aug 5, 1865, Stevenson Station, VA.
He and his youngest son, Cleve, who gave him faithful care in his declining years, have maintained a home in Marengo, IN, since the passing of wife and mother. He has borne the years of suffering and pain with remarkable patience, awaiting the call to join his beloved companion in the Great Beyond.
published in Crawford County Democrat, English. IN; Thur, Sep 23, 1937
Marengo, IN: Peter Gottfried was born at Hesse Dorne Stardt, Germany, Apr 14, 1846, the son of Margaret (Ragel)and Peter Gottfried and answered the "last great roll call" Sep 15, 1937, at 2:30pm, at the age of 94 years, 5 months and 1 day.
At the age of 8, he and his parents emigrated to America, spending 31 days in crossing, and landing in New York City. Later they migrated PA, OH and finally IN, he was naturalized in Crawford Co., in 1866, where he spent the remainder of his life.
He was one of the founders of the German Lutheran Church at Wickliffe, IN; of which he was a devout member. Later in life he moved his membership to the United Brethren Church in Marengo, IN, during the preaching of Dr. J.E. Shannon.
Aug 19, 1866 he was united in marriage to Zerilda Williams, in Crawford Co, with whom he shared 59 years of happy companionship, and whose passing he has mourned for 10 years since her death Jun 10, 1927. Their union was blessed with 12 children, 10 of whom lived to adulthood, William, Peter, Martin and an infant (son) preceding them in death. Left to mourn are Mrs. Louisa Zimmerman, of Wickliffe; Monroe, of Billet, IL; Jacob, address unk; Henry, of Burton, WA; Mrs. J.P. Jacobs, of Dallas City, IL; Charles, of Hunter, AR; Cleve, of Marengo; and Mrs. Maude Eastman, of Springfield, MO; 32 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren and an only sister, Mrs. Kate Stemply, 85, of Wickliffe, also a host of other relatives, unnumbered friends and neighbors.
He enlisted in Company F, 144 Regiment of Indiana Infantry Volunteers and saw active service (Civil War) in the South and East receiving his honorable discharge Aug 5, 1865, Stevenson Station, VA.
He and his youngest son, Cleve, who gave him faithful care in his declining years, have maintained a home in Marengo, IN, since the passing of wife and mother. He has borne the years of suffering and pain with remarkable patience, awaiting the call to join his beloved companion in the Great Beyond.
published in Crawford County Democrat, English. IN; Thur, Sep 23, 1937
Peter Gottfried, last Civil War Veteran in Crawford County, died Wed..........
Marengo, IN: Peter Gottfried was born at Hesse Dorne Stardt, Germany, Apr 14, 1846, the son of Margaret (Ragel)and Peter Gottfried and answered the "last great roll call" Sep 15, 1937, at 2:30pm, at the age of 94 years, 5 months and 1 day.
At the age of 8, he and his parents emigrated to America, spending 31 days in crossing, and landing in New York City. Later they migrated PA, OH and finally IN, he was naturalized in Crawford Co., in 1866, where he spent the remainder of his life.
He was one of the founders of the German Lutheran Church at Wickliffe, IN; of which he was a devout member. Later in life he moved his membership to the United Brethren Church in Marengo, IN, during the preaching of Dr. J.E. Shannon.
Aug 19, 1866 he was united in marriage to Zerilda Williams, in Crawford Co, with whom he shared 59 years of happy companionship, and whose passing he has mourned for 10 years since her death Jun 10, 1927. Their union was blessed with 12 children, 10 of whom lived to adulthood, William, Peter, Martin and an infant (son) preceding them in death. Left to mourn are Mrs. Louisa Zimmerman, of Wickliffe; Monroe, of Billet, IL; Jacob, address unk; Henry, of Burton, WA; Mrs. J.P. Jacobs, of Dallas City, IL; Charles, of Hunter, AR; Cleve, of Marengo; and Mrs. Maude Eastman, of Springfield, MO; 32 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren and an only sister, Mrs. Kate Stemply, 85, of Wickliffe, also a host of other relatives, unnumbered friends and neighbors.
He enlisted in Company F, 144 Regiment of Indiana Infantry Volunteers and saw active service (Civil War) in the South and East receiving his honorable discharge Aug 5, 1865, Stevenson Station, VA.
He and his youngest son, Cleve, who gave him faithful care in his declining years, have maintained a home in Marengo, IN, since the passing of wife and mother. He has borne the years of suffering and pain with remarkable patience, awaiting the call to join his beloved companion in the Great Beyond.
published in Crawford County Democrat, English. IN; Thur, Sep 23, 1937
Marengo, IN: Peter Gottfried was born at Hesse Dorne Stardt, Germany, Apr 14, 1846, the son of Margaret (Ragel)and Peter Gottfried and answered the "last great roll call" Sep 15, 1937, at 2:30pm, at the age of 94 years, 5 months and 1 day.
At the age of 8, he and his parents emigrated to America, spending 31 days in crossing, and landing in New York City. Later they migrated PA, OH and finally IN, he was naturalized in Crawford Co., in 1866, where he spent the remainder of his life.
He was one of the founders of the German Lutheran Church at Wickliffe, IN; of which he was a devout member. Later in life he moved his membership to the United Brethren Church in Marengo, IN, during the preaching of Dr. J.E. Shannon.
Aug 19, 1866 he was united in marriage to Zerilda Williams, in Crawford Co, with whom he shared 59 years of happy companionship, and whose passing he has mourned for 10 years since her death Jun 10, 1927. Their union was blessed with 12 children, 10 of whom lived to adulthood, William, Peter, Martin and an infant (son) preceding them in death. Left to mourn are Mrs. Louisa Zimmerman, of Wickliffe; Monroe, of Billet, IL; Jacob, address unk; Henry, of Burton, WA; Mrs. J.P. Jacobs, of Dallas City, IL; Charles, of Hunter, AR; Cleve, of Marengo; and Mrs. Maude Eastman, of Springfield, MO; 32 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren and an only sister, Mrs. Kate Stemply, 85, of Wickliffe, also a host of other relatives, unnumbered friends and neighbors.
He enlisted in Company F, 144 Regiment of Indiana Infantry Volunteers and saw active service (Civil War) in the South and East receiving his honorable discharge Aug 5, 1865, Stevenson Station, VA.
He and his youngest son, Cleve, who gave him faithful care in his declining years, have maintained a home in Marengo, IN, since the passing of wife and mother. He has borne the years of suffering and pain with remarkable patience, awaiting the call to join his beloved companion in the Great Beyond.
published in Crawford County Democrat, English. IN; Thur, Sep 23, 1937
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