Gantz Fiftieth Wedding Anniverary 1881

GANTZ, SHAFFER

Posted By: Barb Kelley
Date: 1/30/2006 at 13:53:08

The Fairfield Ledger, April 6, 1881, Page 3, col. 7.

GOLDEN WEDDING.
Thursday last, in this city, Mr. and Mrs. John Gantz celebrated their golden wedding -- fifty years age that day, March 31st, 1831, John Gantz having been united in marriage with Miss Mahala Shaffer, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, the ceremony being preformed 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 a farm near Brookville, where they 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 occassion. 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 around a Father and Mother Gantz, and all was happiness.....