ILGINFRITZ, George C.

ILGINFRITZ, YOUNG

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 3/26/2007 at 19:14:14

"Fairfield Ledger Weekly", December 9, 1869

DIED—On the 2d of November, 1869, at his residence in this city, of Pulmonary Consumption, George C. ILGINFRITZ; aged 23 years, 4 months and 2 days.

The deceased was born in Wooster, Wayne county, Ohio, but removed to this county with his parents in the Spring of 1850. A few years ago he married Miss Sallie YOUNG of this city, and soon afterwards migrated to Missouri with the hope that he might thus better his worldly condition. But Providence willed it otherwise. On the 20th of June, 1868, he was taken sick and was confined to his room most of the time until his death. Last Spring he returned to this city, in very feeble health, that he might spend the few remaining days of his life among his former friends and associates. Although Brother ILGINFRITZ did not profess to be a Christian until a short time before his death, yet from his boyhood he possessed many excellent traits of character. As a pupil he was industrious and courteous, as a friend he was firm and reliable, as a husband and father he was affectionate and kind. During his protracted illness he frequently spoke of his little family and the pain caused by the thought of leaving them to battle with the world alone. He appreciated every act of kindness done to himself or friends, however trivial it might be in itself, and he was always fearful of giving others unnecessary trouble. Although his sufferings were, at times, very severe, yet he never murmured or complained. As his end approached his trust in a Savior’s love became stronger, and he sometimes seem anxious for the time of his departure to arrive. He urged his friends not to weep for him assuring them that their loss would be his eternal gain. His body was followed to its last resting place by a large number of relatives and friends, as well as by the members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, with which he was connected. Whilst we drop a tear upon his grave let us remember his virtues and resolve to follow him as he followed Christ.

A. A.

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