Golden Wedding - John and Mahala GANTZ -- 1881

GANTZ, SHAFFER, DAVIS, RAINES, DEARDUFF, ENNIS, HOWARD

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/17/2007 at 11:25:18

"Fairfield Ledger Weekly", April 6, 1881

Golden Wedding

Thursday last, in this city, Mr. And Mrs. John GANTZ celebrated their golden wedding – fifty years ago that day, March 31st, 1831, John GANTZ having been united in marriage with Miss Mahala SHAFFER, in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, the ceremony being performed by George DAVIS, justice of the peace. Mr. GANTZ was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, April 1st, 1807, his wife in Stark county. Ohio, March 3, 1813. After their marriage they lived in Franklin county, the latter state, until 1841, when they removed to this county, settling on the farm near Brookville, where they have lived until a few weeks ago, when they removed to this city. Six children, two daughters and four sons, have been born to them, five of whom are now living, and all but one son, William, were present on this happy occasion. A number of neighbors and invited guests assembled with the family at the new home, and a most pleasant day was spent, in social enjoyment and wound up with a grand dinner. Children and grandchildren were gathered round Father and Mother GANTZ, and all was happiness. Many friends throughout the entire county will wish their old acquaintances who have reached this unusual epoch of life many more anniversaries of their wedding day and that they may live and enjoy together many more years of wedded bliss.

Not the least of the pleasant features of this celebration was the presentation of a number of fitting gifts to Father and Mother GANTZ which they will cherish as precious souvenirs . J. A. RAINES acted as spokesman and made many happy little speeches as the tributes were presented. Following is a partial list: Oil chromos, fruit piece, J. S. GANTZ and wife; summer scene, E. G. DEARDUFF and wife; China cups and saucers, J. F. DEARDUFF; fruit dishes and cake stand, Mrs. E. G. DEARDUFF; two pairs gold spectacles, John T. GANTZ and W. E. ENNIS; jet mounted gold pin, Minnie and Ernest GANTZ; gold ring and pin, Andrew GANTZ and children, John and Florence; gold chain and charm, E. G. DEARDUFF; handsome ebony, gold headed cane, J. S. GANTZ; gold ring and shirt studs, Levi HOWARD and wife; gold pin and tooth-pick, J. A. RAINES and wife.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.