A. J. Christian 1814-1900

CHRISTIAN, MCKEEHAN, CALHOUN, FRITZINGER, STURDIVANT

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 10/1/2001 at 16:13:45

A Pioneer’s Death.

A. J. Christian was born Nov. 17, 1814, in Hawkins Co., Tenn., and departed this life at his home in Bonaparte, Iowa, Jan. 25, 1900, having attained the mature age of 85 years, 2 months and 8 days.

His parents moved to McMinn Co., Tenn., in 1826. He there married Sarah McKeehan, Feb. 12, 1832, and moved into Marshal Co., in 1834. In the fall of 1838 he came to Van Buren Co., Iowa, and lived near Bonaparte til 1840, when he purchased the farm afterward owned by Jacob Fritzinger. In the fall of 1841 he sold that farm and purchased one later owned by W. O. Sturdivant; later sold it and came to the farm upon which he lived until his removal to Bonaparte a few months ago.

His wife died Sept. 22, 1864. He was married to Elizabeth Calhoun June 18, 1865. She survives to mourn his loss. He had eight children by his first wife, five of whom have died. By his second wife he had two children, Edwin E., and Lottie M. Seventeen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren also were given to him.

In youth he was instructed in the principles of religion. He believed in God and in the immortal life, and in his last sickness prayed: “Lord take me.”

Funeral services were conducted at the residence Saturday, Jan. 27, 1900, by Rev. W. H. Scofield, after which the interment was made at the Vale cemetery.

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Source: Entler Scrapbook Collection, vol 4, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA