ASHMEAD, Samuel 179_ - 1869

ASHMEAD, CARVER, THATCHER, RIDENOUR

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 3/25/2007 at 15:27:29

"The Fairfield Ledger Weekly"
Thursday, April 8, 1869
Page 3, Column 6

DIED--- At his residence in Jefferson Co., Iowa, February 5, 1869, Samuel ASHMEAD, in the 69th year of his age.

He was born in Maryland, and when eight years old, in company with his friends, he went to Washington county, Penn., where in 1824 he was united in marriage to Mrs. CARVER, who still survives him. In 1855 with his family he moved to this county, and settled on the farm where he lived until death called him from labor to rest. His sickness which resulted in death was not long, yet his children were all permitted to be present at the time of his death. (One of the sons encountered some difficulty in reaching home in time to see his father, having been on the way from Des Moines here three days and two nights, on account of the storm along the railroad.) Father ASHMEAD was a good man, much respected by all his neighbors, who feel that they have lost one of their best citizens. His funeral was largely attended by the entire neighborhood. He leaves an aged wife, two sons, three daughters, two step sons, one step-daughter, and six grand-children, to mourn, but not without hope. Death came, but he was found ready and willing to depart and be with the Lord. Mother ASHMEAD feels that her trust is strong in her Redeemer. May the Lord bless her and all her children.

“Redeemed from earth and pain,
Oh! when shall we ascend,
And all in Jesus’ presence reign
With our translated friend.”

W. THATCHER.

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"The Fairfield Ledger Weekly"
Thursday, April 29, 1869
Page 3, Column 6

DIED-—Feb. 5th, 1869, Samuel ASHMEAD, of Jefferson county, Iowa, in the 69th year of his age.

He was born in the State of Maryland, removed when eight years old to Washington County, Pennsylvania, where he, in the 24th year of his age, was joined in marriage to Mrs. CARVER, a young widow with three children. Remained there until 1855, when he emigrated to this place. He was a man of excellent character, sound judgment, industrious habits, and kind disposition. He was a good, loyal citizen, a scientific farmer, and a fine neighbor. He was a faithful husband, a tender father, and a first-class householder. He was much esteemed by all his acquaintances, and will be greatly missed by his family and neighbors.

He made no public profession of religion until shortly before his death, yet we have good reason to believe that the germ was for many years deeply rooted in his heart, though not fully developed until late in life, when he testified to the goodness of God and fully realized the saving power of Divine grace by faith in Christ, and thus fell asleep in Jesus.

A large concourse of stricken neighbors and fellow citizens attended his funeral.--- The services were conducted by the writer. Text--- Eccl., 7:1.

He leaves his aged companion, two sons, three daughters, two step-sons, one step-daughter, with their families; also a widowed daughter-in-law and her children to mourn their loss,--- but not as those who have no hope. May God sustain, and finally save them all through Jesus Christ.

“The pains of death are past,
Labor and sorrow past;
And life’s long warfare closed at last,
His soul is found in peace.”

S. RIDENOUR.

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