DROZ, George Albert 1836 - 1908

DROZ, RAINICHE, ROTH, WITKOSKY, SCHAEFFERS

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 9/25/2021 at 18:49:25

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, January 13, 1908
Page 2, Column 3

G. A. DROZ IS DEAD,
Well Known Resident of Fairfield Passed Away This Morning.

George A. DROZ, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of Jefferson county passed away this morning about three o'clock after a few hours illness at his home on South Court street.

Mr. DROZ was born in Alsace, France March 3, 1836 and came with his parents to America in April 1847, landing at New Orleans after a voyage of sixty one days on the ocean. They proceeded up the Mississippi to St. Louis where they settled.

In 1851 the family moved to Jefferson county where the father and mother both died, having attained the ripe old age of 77 and 73 years respectively.

The son, George DROZ, was educated in the schools of France, but after arriving in America set about gathering up the English text books which he studied with a will, thus familiarizing himself with the American tongue. In later years his knowledge of the French language proved of great advantage to him and his friends as he was frequently called upon to act as interpreter in the courts.

On July 30, 1857 Mr. DROZ was united in marriage to Miss Mary V. RAINICHE, also a native of Alsace, France, who came to this country with her mother in 1854.

Mr. and Mrs. DROZ began their married life on a farm near this city which was their home until about five years ago when they moved to the city.

Ten children were born to them, who are as follows: Louis J., Francis M. and Mrs. John ROTH, of this city; Dr. George E. DROZ of Keota; John P. DROZ, of Denver, Colo.; Joseph C., Mrs. Frank WITOSKY (sic - WITKOSKY) and Adolph, all residing in Jefferson county; Mrs. F. X. SCHAEFERS, of Waverly; and Miss Virginia, who lives at home. All the children and their mother survive Mr. DROZ and have the sympathies of hosts of friends in their sad bereavement.

Mr. DROZ may well be termed a self made man, having but a few dollars in the world when he first saw America. At the time of his death he owned many acres of Jefferson county land and was in prosperous circumstances.

The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at ten o'clock at Saint Mary's Catholic church, of which all the family are devout members.

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Tuesday, January 14, 1907 (sic - 1908, page 2 masthead incorrect)
Page 2, Column 2

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--Mrs. F. X. SCHAEFFERS arrived yesterday, called here by the death of her father, G. A. DROZ.

--Dr. and Mrs. Ed DROZ, of Keota, arrived last night, called here by the death of the former's father.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Wednesday, January 14, 1907 (sic - January 15, 1908, page 2 masthead incorrect)
Page 2, Column 2

LARGE FUNERAL.

The funeral of the late George A. DROZ, who died Monday morning, was held this morning at ten o'clock at Saint Mary's Catholic church. It was largely attended by relatives and friends of the deceased.

Among the numerous beautiful floral offering surrounding the casket was one emblematic of a Sickle and Sheaf sent by the Old Settlers Association of Jefferson County, of which organization the deceased is a member. Accompanying this offering were the following words of sympathy:--

We extend our sympathy in this time of your bereavement and give you an emblem portraying the life of your husband and father. How he, as an Old Settler gathered in the sheaves he had created, so has the Creator of all gathered in the ripened good old man to his final home.

Old Settlers of Jefferson Co.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, January 15, 1908
Page 3, Column 4

He Was a Pioneer Settler.

George A. DROZ died at his home in this city early Monday morning, after a year or more of ill health. He was born in Alsace, France, March 6th, 1836, and came to the United States in 1847 with his father, John Peter DROZ, one of the early French settlers of this county. About five years later the family located in Cedar township, where Mr. DROZ passed the remainder of his life until he removed to Fairfield eight years ago. He was married here to Virginia REINICHE, who survives him. They were the parents of ten children, all of whom are living--Louis, George, Frank, Joseph C., Mrs. John ROTH, Mrs Frank WITKOSKY, and Miss Virginia in this county, Peter A. in Denver, Co., Dr. A. J. and Mrs. Frank SCHAEFERS at Waverly. Mr. DROZ was an industrious and thrifty man. He was honest and straightforward in his dealings with his fellows, had held many positions of trust in the community in which so much of his life was passed, and always bore the good will and esteem of his neighbors. The funeral services were held at St. Mary's church this morning by Rev. H. J. Hogan.

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Thursday, January 16, 1907 (sic - 1908, page 2 masthead incorrect)
Page 2, Column 3

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... --Mrs. F. X. SCHAEFFERS returned to her home in Waverly last night after being here in attendance at the funeral of her father G. A. DROZ. ...

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Thursday, January 16, 1908
Page 3, Column 2

... --Dr. and Mrs. Ed DROZ returned to their home in Keota last night after attending the funeral of the former's father.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, January 17, 1908
Front Page, Column 3

George A. DROZ died Monday morning about 3 o'clock at his home on South Court street. Mr. DROZ was born in France in 1836 and came to this country in 1851. He was married to Mary RAINICH (sic) in 1857 and they lived on a farm near this city until about five years ago when they moved to town. He is survived by his wife and ten children. The children are: Louis J., Francis M., and Mrs. John ROTH of this city; Dr. George E. DROZ of Keota; John P. DROZ of Denver, Colo.; Joseph C., Mrs. Frank WITOSKY (sic), and Adolph, all residing in Jefferson county; Mrs. F. X. SCHAEFERS of Waverly; and Miss Virginia who lives at home. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at ten o'clock at Saint Mary's Catholic church, of which the entire family are members.

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Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.027. Wife Mary died in 1910 and was buried with him.