Source: Syracuse Journal, 2 Jun 1882, Pg. 4, Col. 1.
Source: Syracuse Journal, 2 Jun 1882, Pg. 4, Col. 1.
Inscription
Lebe wohl = Live well
Johanna Margreta Oetken:
Geborne Schomerus = Born Schomerus
Frau von Jakob Oetken = Wife of Jakob Oetken
Geb. Den 28 Nov 1828 = Born the 28 Nov 1828
Gest. Den 31 Mai 1882 = Deceased the 31 May 1882
Im Alter von 53 Jahr = At the age of 53 years
6 Monat und 3 Tage = 6 month and 3 days
Der Geliebten Mutter = The beloved mother
Der Kinder Johanna und = The children Johanna and
Martin Streichan = Martin Streichan
Her rubeit du im stillen Friedem = Bring me to rest you in quiet peace
Was unser herz im Tod noch liebt = What our hearts in death still loves
Viel zu fruh von uns gesebieden = Much too early for us viewed either
Tief die trennung uns betrubt = separating us deeply saddened
Dolch lag es im hochsten plan = But it was the highest plan
Was Gott thut das ist wohl gehtan = What God does is well done
Friede = Peace
Family Members
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