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Samuel S Histand

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Samuel S Histand

Birth
Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
21 Mar 1944 (aged 72)
Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Histand.-Samuel Swartz Histand, son of Samuel and Rebecca Overholt Histand, was born April 9, 1871, in Doylestown Twp., Pa.; passed to his eternal reward March 21, 1944; aged almost 73 years. On Oct. 26, 1895, he was married to Susie Landis who survives him together with 13 children: Samuel Jr., Doylestown, Pa.; Elizabeth, wife of James Gross, Harrisonburg, Va.: Daniel, Doylestown; Rebecca, wife of J. Silas Graybill, Souderton, Pa.; Howard, New Hope, Pa.; Mary, wife of David Alderfer, Scottdale, Pa.; Ruth, wife of John Mosemann, Lancaster, Pa.; Laura, Akron, Pa.; Susie at home; William, Doylestown; Sara, wife of Vernon Schmidt, Paraguay, S.A.; David, Tinicum, Pa.; James, Denbigh, Va. Two sons and one daughter, Isaac, Abram, and Florence preceded him in death. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 4 sisters. His only brother, Bishop A. O. Histand, preceded him in death by only 7 months. Death was caused by a heart aliment after several years of failing health. He was a devout Christian and a kind husband and father. Services were conducted at the Doylestown Mennonite Church by Joseph Gross, J. C. Clemens, and J. Silas Graybill. The latter, a son-in-law, assisted by the request of the deceased. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. --

Gospel Herald, June 2, 1944
Histand.-Samuel Swartz Histand, son of Samuel and Rebecca Overholt Histand, was born April 9, 1871, in Doylestown Twp., Pa.; passed to his eternal reward March 21, 1944; aged almost 73 years. On Oct. 26, 1895, he was married to Susie Landis who survives him together with 13 children: Samuel Jr., Doylestown, Pa.; Elizabeth, wife of James Gross, Harrisonburg, Va.: Daniel, Doylestown; Rebecca, wife of J. Silas Graybill, Souderton, Pa.; Howard, New Hope, Pa.; Mary, wife of David Alderfer, Scottdale, Pa.; Ruth, wife of John Mosemann, Lancaster, Pa.; Laura, Akron, Pa.; Susie at home; William, Doylestown; Sara, wife of Vernon Schmidt, Paraguay, S.A.; David, Tinicum, Pa.; James, Denbigh, Va. Two sons and one daughter, Isaac, Abram, and Florence preceded him in death. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 4 sisters. His only brother, Bishop A. O. Histand, preceded him in death by only 7 months. Death was caused by a heart aliment after several years of failing health. He was a devout Christian and a kind husband and father. Services were conducted at the Doylestown Mennonite Church by Joseph Gross, J. C. Clemens, and J. Silas Graybill. The latter, a son-in-law, assisted by the request of the deceased. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. --

Gospel Herald, June 2, 1944


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  • Created by: Diane O'Brien
  • Added: Mar 28, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18659339/samuel_s-histand: accessed ), memorial page for Samuel S Histand (9 Apr 1871–21 Mar 1944), Find a Grave Memorial ID 18659339, citing Doylestown Mennonite Church Cemetery, Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Diane O'Brien (contributor 46873536).