Rev. Michael Myers (1900)

MYERS

Posted By: Kent Transier
Date: 12/14/2007 at 14:47:02

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, May 3, 1900
Page 8

Michael Myers, who formerly lived in Grand River township, died at his home in Creston last Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at Macksburg tomorrow.
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The Winterset News
Winterset, Iowa
Friday, May 18, 1900
Page 8, Column 2

MACKSBURG

Rev. Myers, of Creston, was buried in the Moon cemetery, the 4th inst.
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The Creston Weekly Advertiser Gazette
Creston, Iowa
Friday, May 4, 1900
Page 3, Columns 6 & 7

REV. MYERS DEAD

Preacher of the Dunkard Faith and a Godly Man Called Home.

Rev. M. Myers died a 5:30 last Tuesday at his home, 701 Devoe street, after a few weeks illness. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at the house at 8 o’clock, Rev. John Baily, of Mr. Etna, officiating. The remains will be taken to Macksburg for interment. Relatives are expected to arrive from different parts of the country in time to attend the funeral. Dr. mark C. Myers, formerly of this city, a son of deceased, is at Blackfoot, Idaho.

Rev. M. Myers was born in Rockingham, Va., Jan. 6, 1832. He came west and about thirty years of his life was spent in Madison county. He lived near Macksburg and was extensively known. Deceased was a Dunkard preacher and was the most quiet and unassuming man. He was justice of the peace for a while and in his legal and spiritual offices settled many domestic troubles and smoothed out the rough places of many lives. His mission was one of love and mercy.

As to spiritual things he believed with all his heart and his life was a living verification of his profession as a minister of the gospel. Of a retiring disposition and quiet nature, he never created much stir in the world but his deeds of benevolence, his devotion to his family and his earnest efforts to give his children the needs of this life were elements of his character winning for him the highest commendation. Rev. Myers was indeed a godly man and to the neighborhood in which he lived so long all classes respected him.

When the silent messenger of death invaded the home he was called to speak words of hope and consolation and when difficulties estranged families Rev. Myers was the peacemaker who was often called to adjust the differences. His unselfish life, devotion to his God and high ideal of manhood and integrity made him a citizen desired by every community.

He raised a family of seven boys and four girls.

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