Obituary from the Plymouth Tribune - October 3, 1907
DEATH OF WILLIAM ZEHNER
One of Plymouth's Old Residents Passes Away at Cando, N. D.
Word was received by Jesse Zehner, from his sister, Mrs. George C. Long, of Cando, North Dakota, of the death of their father, Wm. Zehner, at her home. Mr. Zehner has been visiting with his daughter, for about four weeks, and expected to return to Plymouth next week. Death came unexpectedly and the telegram received by Jesse Zehner, tells only of his demise, and that the remains will be brought here for burial. William Zehner is of German descent but of American parentage. His greatgrandfather, Adam Zehner, came from Germany in 1746, settled in Schuylkill county, Pennsylvania, served in the war of the Revolution and died in the year 1809 at the age of 83 years. His grandfather, David Zehner, was a captain in the war of 1812. At the close of the war he engaged in the milling business and died in 1831. His father, Solomon, was a miller, as were also all of his brothers, seven in number. Six of Solomon's sons were millers and in 1842 he moved from Pennsylvania to Wayne county, Indiana, and in 1851 he moved to Marshall county, settling in the woods southeast of Argos, where he lived two weeks under an elm tree until he could build a log cabin, which still remains, having withstood the storms of over fifty years. After a short sojourn at this place, the Zehners bought the Wolf Creek mill. In August 1852 William Zehner's father died and one year later William and David Zehner began the milling business in their own responsibility. William soon purchased his brother's interest and ran the mill alone about eight years. In 1861 he erected the mill at Sligo, which he operated until 1886 when he moved to Plymouth and began the manufacture of flour which he continued until his death. During his mill experience at Wolf Creek, he operated the only mill in Marshall county, and he used to describe his business as having been very extensive for the time, having been compelled to run the machinery day and night in order to supply the great demand for flour. He kept no books, all the pay being taken out in toll. In fact, all kinds of business at that time was carried on by barter, the only money in use being a little Union Plank Road currency of questionable value and a few state bank notes which were about on a par with gold. "About the worst money I ever saw," Mr. Zehner would say, "was that issued by independent banks. You could not tell one day whether it would be worth anything the next day or not." At the time of his death Mr. Zehner was the proprietor of the largest flour mill in Marshall county, which mill is now being run by his son, Jesse. Mr. Zehner was married in 1858 to Margaret L. Grossman, of Lancaster county, Pa., who survives him, with six children: they are Sylvester V., Cyrus W., Mrs. Mary VanVactor, Mrs. Salome Long, Mrs. Ellen Carpenter, and Jesse. He has five brothers all of whom are living, John of Pierceton; Abraham at Boise City, Idaho; David and Michael at Wolf Creek; and Solomon of this City, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hullinger, who resides at Argos. Mr. Zehner has served four terms as trustee of West township, and formerly took an active part in politics voting the Democratic ticket. He and his wife were both members of the Reformed church and were held in the highest esteem by their many friends. No funeral arrangements have as yet been made.
DEATH OF WILLIAM ZEHNER
One of Plymouth's Old Residents Passes Away at Cando, N. D.
Word was received by Jesse Zehner, from his sister, Mrs. George C. Long, of Cando, North Dakota, of the death of their father, Wm. Zehner, at her home. Mr. Zehner has been visiting with his daughter, for about four weeks, and expected to return to Plymouth next week. Death came unexpectedly and the telegram received by Jesse Zehner, tells only of his demise, and that the remains will be brought here for burial. William Zehner is of German descent but of American parentage. His greatgrandfather, Adam Zehner, came from Germany in 1746, settled in Schuylkill county, Pennsylvania, served in the war of the Revolution and died in the year 1809 at the age of 83 years. His grandfather, David Zehner, was a captain in the war of 1812. At the close of the war he engaged in the milling business and died in 1831. His father, Solomon, was a miller, as were also all of his brothers, seven in number. Six of Solomon's sons were millers and in 1842 he moved from Pennsylvania to Wayne county, Indiana, and in 1851 he moved to Marshall county, settling in the woods southeast of Argos, where he lived two weeks under an elm tree until he could build a log cabin, which still remains, having withstood the storms of over fifty years. After a short sojourn at this place, the Zehners bought the Wolf Creek mill. In August 1852 William Zehner's father died and one year later William and David Zehner began the milling business in their own responsibility. William soon purchased his brother's interest and ran the mill alone about eight years. In 1861 he erected the mill at Sligo, which he operated until 1886 when he moved to Plymouth and began the manufacture of flour which he continued until his death. During his mill experience at Wolf Creek, he operated the only mill in Marshall county, and he used to describe his business as having been very extensive for the time, having been compelled to run the machinery day and night in order to supply the great demand for flour. He kept no books, all the pay being taken out in toll. In fact, all kinds of business at that time was carried on by barter, the only money in use being a little Union Plank Road currency of questionable value and a few state bank notes which were about on a par with gold. "About the worst money I ever saw," Mr. Zehner would say, "was that issued by independent banks. You could not tell one day whether it would be worth anything the next day or not." At the time of his death Mr. Zehner was the proprietor of the largest flour mill in Marshall county, which mill is now being run by his son, Jesse. Mr. Zehner was married in 1858 to Margaret L. Grossman, of Lancaster county, Pa., who survives him, with six children: they are Sylvester V., Cyrus W., Mrs. Mary VanVactor, Mrs. Salome Long, Mrs. Ellen Carpenter, and Jesse. He has five brothers all of whom are living, John of Pierceton; Abraham at Boise City, Idaho; David and Michael at Wolf Creek; and Solomon of this City, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hullinger, who resides at Argos. Mr. Zehner has served four terms as trustee of West township, and formerly took an active part in politics voting the Democratic ticket. He and his wife were both members of the Reformed church and were held in the highest esteem by their many friends. No funeral arrangements have as yet been made.
Obituary from the Plymouth Tribune - October 3, 1907
DEATH OF WILLIAM ZEHNER
One of Plymouth's Old Residents Passes Away at Cando, N. D.
Word was received by Jesse Zehner, from his sister, Mrs. George C. Long, of Cando, North Dakota, of the death of their father, Wm. Zehner, at her home. Mr. Zehner has been visiting with his daughter, for about four weeks, and expected to return to Plymouth next week. Death came unexpectedly and the telegram received by Jesse Zehner, tells only of his demise, and that the remains will be brought here for burial. William Zehner is of German descent but of American parentage. His greatgrandfather, Adam Zehner, came from Germany in 1746, settled in Schuylkill county, Pennsylvania, served in the war of the Revolution and died in the year 1809 at the age of 83 years. His grandfather, David Zehner, was a captain in the war of 1812. At the close of the war he engaged in the milling business and died in 1831. His father, Solomon, was a miller, as were also all of his brothers, seven in number. Six of Solomon's sons were millers and in 1842 he moved from Pennsylvania to Wayne county, Indiana, and in 1851 he moved to Marshall county, settling in the woods southeast of Argos, where he lived two weeks under an elm tree until he could build a log cabin, which still remains, having withstood the storms of over fifty years. After a short sojourn at this place, the Zehners bought the Wolf Creek mill. In August 1852 William Zehner's father died and one year later William and David Zehner began the milling business in their own responsibility. William soon purchased his brother's interest and ran the mill alone about eight years. In 1861 he erected the mill at Sligo, which he operated until 1886 when he moved to Plymouth and began the manufacture of flour which he continued until his death. During his mill experience at Wolf Creek, he operated the only mill in Marshall county, and he used to describe his business as having been very extensive for the time, having been compelled to run the machinery day and night in order to supply the great demand for flour. He kept no books, all the pay being taken out in toll. In fact, all kinds of business at that time was carried on by barter, the only money in use being a little Union Plank Road currency of questionable value and a few state bank notes which were about on a par with gold. "About the worst money I ever saw," Mr. Zehner would say, "was that issued by independent banks. You could not tell one day whether it would be worth anything the next day or not." At the time of his death Mr. Zehner was the proprietor of the largest flour mill in Marshall county, which mill is now being run by his son, Jesse. Mr. Zehner was married in 1858 to Margaret L. Grossman, of Lancaster county, Pa., who survives him, with six children: they are Sylvester V., Cyrus W., Mrs. Mary VanVactor, Mrs. Salome Long, Mrs. Ellen Carpenter, and Jesse. He has five brothers all of whom are living, John of Pierceton; Abraham at Boise City, Idaho; David and Michael at Wolf Creek; and Solomon of this City, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hullinger, who resides at Argos. Mr. Zehner has served four terms as trustee of West township, and formerly took an active part in politics voting the Democratic ticket. He and his wife were both members of the Reformed church and were held in the highest esteem by their many friends. No funeral arrangements have as yet been made.
DEATH OF WILLIAM ZEHNER
One of Plymouth's Old Residents Passes Away at Cando, N. D.
Word was received by Jesse Zehner, from his sister, Mrs. George C. Long, of Cando, North Dakota, of the death of their father, Wm. Zehner, at her home. Mr. Zehner has been visiting with his daughter, for about four weeks, and expected to return to Plymouth next week. Death came unexpectedly and the telegram received by Jesse Zehner, tells only of his demise, and that the remains will be brought here for burial. William Zehner is of German descent but of American parentage. His greatgrandfather, Adam Zehner, came from Germany in 1746, settled in Schuylkill county, Pennsylvania, served in the war of the Revolution and died in the year 1809 at the age of 83 years. His grandfather, David Zehner, was a captain in the war of 1812. At the close of the war he engaged in the milling business and died in 1831. His father, Solomon, was a miller, as were also all of his brothers, seven in number. Six of Solomon's sons were millers and in 1842 he moved from Pennsylvania to Wayne county, Indiana, and in 1851 he moved to Marshall county, settling in the woods southeast of Argos, where he lived two weeks under an elm tree until he could build a log cabin, which still remains, having withstood the storms of over fifty years. After a short sojourn at this place, the Zehners bought the Wolf Creek mill. In August 1852 William Zehner's father died and one year later William and David Zehner began the milling business in their own responsibility. William soon purchased his brother's interest and ran the mill alone about eight years. In 1861 he erected the mill at Sligo, which he operated until 1886 when he moved to Plymouth and began the manufacture of flour which he continued until his death. During his mill experience at Wolf Creek, he operated the only mill in Marshall county, and he used to describe his business as having been very extensive for the time, having been compelled to run the machinery day and night in order to supply the great demand for flour. He kept no books, all the pay being taken out in toll. In fact, all kinds of business at that time was carried on by barter, the only money in use being a little Union Plank Road currency of questionable value and a few state bank notes which were about on a par with gold. "About the worst money I ever saw," Mr. Zehner would say, "was that issued by independent banks. You could not tell one day whether it would be worth anything the next day or not." At the time of his death Mr. Zehner was the proprietor of the largest flour mill in Marshall county, which mill is now being run by his son, Jesse. Mr. Zehner was married in 1858 to Margaret L. Grossman, of Lancaster county, Pa., who survives him, with six children: they are Sylvester V., Cyrus W., Mrs. Mary VanVactor, Mrs. Salome Long, Mrs. Ellen Carpenter, and Jesse. He has five brothers all of whom are living, John of Pierceton; Abraham at Boise City, Idaho; David and Michael at Wolf Creek; and Solomon of this City, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hullinger, who resides at Argos. Mr. Zehner has served four terms as trustee of West township, and formerly took an active part in politics voting the Democratic ticket. He and his wife were both members of the Reformed church and were held in the highest esteem by their many friends. No funeral arrangements have as yet been made.
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