Obit found on William Secrest in Mary Scott Woodford's belongings. Mary was William & Mary Buckley's granddaughter:
Early on Monday morning, Nov. 3rd, William Secrest, a pioneer of Valley township, Guernsey county, O. departed this life at his home near Hartford, aged 85 years, 8 months, 27 days. He was the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Spaid) Secrest, who came from Virginia and located at this place about 1820. Henry's father-in-law was a Hessian soldier, having been brought to this country by the British during the Revolutionary war to fight in the Continential army. He was taken captive at the battle of Trenton and with a number of his comrades colenized in Virginia. Mr. Secrest's life covered a long span of years, but few are granted so many. Not only many years, but they were fruitful of much good. So now while the days, months, and years are all numbered, the fruit, or much of it, remains to bear more fruit to the lives of others who are blessed by this life.
On September 6, 1854, he was united in marriage with Mary C. Buckley. This proved to be an ideal union and truly blessed of the Lord. They were intrusted with a large family of children and they received and discharged this trust as becometh true Christian parents. There were seven children, two daughters and five sons. They are Noah C., Abraham L., Violet L., married O. F. Hawes of Pleasant City, and died in February, 1909; Otis D. who lived in Newark until his death, October 15, 1904, Emma L., wife of Charles Scott, of near Byesville; George McClelland and James W. The two latter now own and live on the land which formerly composed the Secrest farm. There are also 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The death of the wife and mother occurred on December 12, 1904.
Mr. Secrest has been a lifelong Christian, also an active and influential Christian. Having been baptized in childhood, he united with Harmony Lutheran congregatin in Hartford by confirmation, June 10, 1848, less than six months after its organization. Here he maintained his membership until he was translated to the church triumphant. He lived to see many changes in the personnel of this congregation and without doubt, contributed much toward its religious, moral and physical strength. His connection with the church did not only cover a remarkable life span of years (65) but also active service until the infirmities of later years would no longer permit. Even in his last years, yes, up to the very end, he manifested a keen interest in the work of the church; kept himself informed and expressed great joy and satisfaction in the progress. He was a great help and comfort to every pastor, always doing his part and holding up the hands of the pastor at all times. He set his heart and affections on the work of the Master in the church, never permitting personal peculiarities of pastors to have any hurtful effect on him or his work. His influence was always on the side of right. Who can estimate the value of such a life on the community? All men, especially young men, can see the great value of early dedicating their lives to the Lord, for the span cannot be long if not early begun and certainly cannot begin to do good until it is begun.
Truly this was a blessed life, lived and died in a blessed way. More need not be said for those who did not know him cannot understand and those who did know him find that his life best commends itself.
The funeral services occurred on Wednesday morning. A short service at his home was followed by a service at the church at 10 o'clock. His pastor, Rev. J. Walter Bressler, had charge of the services. Interment in old cemetery, Hartford, beside his wife.
Children:
Noah C., Abraham L., Violet L., Otis D., Emma, George McClelland, James W.
Early on Monday morning, Nov. 3rd, William Secrest, a pioneer of Valley township, Guernsey county, O. departed this life at his home near Hartford, aged 85 years, 8 months, 27 days. He was the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Spaid) Secrest, who came from Virginia and located at this place about 1820. Henry's father-in-law was a Hessian soldier, having been brought to this country by the British during the Revolutionary war to fight in the Continential army. He was taken captive at the battle of Trenton and with a number of his comrades colenized in Virginia. Mr. Secrest's life covered a long span of years, but few are granted so many. Not only many years, but they were fruitful of much good. So now while the days, months, and years are all numbered, the fruit, or much of it, remains to bear more fruit to the lives of others who are blessed by this life.
On September 6, 1854, he was united in marriage with Mary C. Buckley. This proved to be an ideal union and truly blessed of the Lord. They were intrusted with a large family of children and they received and discharged this trust as becometh true Christian parents. There were seven children, two daughters and five sons. They are Noah C., Abraham L., Violet L., married O. F. Hawes of Pleasant City, and died in February, 1909; Otis D. who lived in Newark until his death, October 15, 1904, Emma L., wife of Charles Scott, of near Byesville; George McClelland and James W. The two latter now own and live on the land which formerly composed the Secrest farm. There are also 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The death of the wife and mother occurred on December 12, 1904.
Mr. Secrest has been a lifelong Christian, also an active and influential Christian. Having been baptized in childhood, he united with Harmony Lutheran congregatin in Hartford by confirmation, June 10, 1848, less than six months after its organization. Here he maintained his membership until he was translated to the church triumphant. He lived to see many changes in the personnel of this congregation and without doubt, contributed much toward its religious, moral and physical strength. His connection with the church did not only cover a remarkable life span of years (65) but also active service until the infirmities of later years would no longer permit. Even in his last years, yes, up to the very end, he manifested a keen interest in the work of the church; kept himself informed and expressed great joy and satisfaction in the progress. He was a great help and comfort to every pastor, always doing his part and holding up the hands of the pastor at all times. He set his heart and affections on the work of the Master in the church, never permitting personal peculiarities of pastors to have any hurtful effect on him or his work. His influence was always on the side of right. Who can estimate the value of such a life on the community? All men, especially young men, can see the great value of early dedicating their lives to the Lord, for the span cannot be long if not early begun and certainly cannot begin to do good until it is begun.
Truly this was a blessed life, lived and died in a blessed way. More need not be said for those who did not know him cannot understand and those who did know him find that his life best commends itself.
The funeral services occurred on Wednesday morning. A short service at his home was followed by a service at the church at 10 o'clock. His pastor, Rev. J. Walter Bressler, had charge of the services. Interment in old cemetery, Hartford, beside his wife.
Children:
Noah C., Abraham L., Violet L., Otis D., Emma, George McClelland, James W.
Obit found on William Secrest in Mary Scott Woodford's belongings. Mary was William & Mary Buckley's granddaughter:
Early on Monday morning, Nov. 3rd, William Secrest, a pioneer of Valley township, Guernsey county, O. departed this life at his home near Hartford, aged 85 years, 8 months, 27 days. He was the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Spaid) Secrest, who came from Virginia and located at this place about 1820. Henry's father-in-law was a Hessian soldier, having been brought to this country by the British during the Revolutionary war to fight in the Continential army. He was taken captive at the battle of Trenton and with a number of his comrades colenized in Virginia. Mr. Secrest's life covered a long span of years, but few are granted so many. Not only many years, but they were fruitful of much good. So now while the days, months, and years are all numbered, the fruit, or much of it, remains to bear more fruit to the lives of others who are blessed by this life.
On September 6, 1854, he was united in marriage with Mary C. Buckley. This proved to be an ideal union and truly blessed of the Lord. They were intrusted with a large family of children and they received and discharged this trust as becometh true Christian parents. There were seven children, two daughters and five sons. They are Noah C., Abraham L., Violet L., married O. F. Hawes of Pleasant City, and died in February, 1909; Otis D. who lived in Newark until his death, October 15, 1904, Emma L., wife of Charles Scott, of near Byesville; George McClelland and James W. The two latter now own and live on the land which formerly composed the Secrest farm. There are also 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The death of the wife and mother occurred on December 12, 1904.
Mr. Secrest has been a lifelong Christian, also an active and influential Christian. Having been baptized in childhood, he united with Harmony Lutheran congregatin in Hartford by confirmation, June 10, 1848, less than six months after its organization. Here he maintained his membership until he was translated to the church triumphant. He lived to see many changes in the personnel of this congregation and without doubt, contributed much toward its religious, moral and physical strength. His connection with the church did not only cover a remarkable life span of years (65) but also active service until the infirmities of later years would no longer permit. Even in his last years, yes, up to the very end, he manifested a keen interest in the work of the church; kept himself informed and expressed great joy and satisfaction in the progress. He was a great help and comfort to every pastor, always doing his part and holding up the hands of the pastor at all times. He set his heart and affections on the work of the Master in the church, never permitting personal peculiarities of pastors to have any hurtful effect on him or his work. His influence was always on the side of right. Who can estimate the value of such a life on the community? All men, especially young men, can see the great value of early dedicating their lives to the Lord, for the span cannot be long if not early begun and certainly cannot begin to do good until it is begun.
Truly this was a blessed life, lived and died in a blessed way. More need not be said for those who did not know him cannot understand and those who did know him find that his life best commends itself.
The funeral services occurred on Wednesday morning. A short service at his home was followed by a service at the church at 10 o'clock. His pastor, Rev. J. Walter Bressler, had charge of the services. Interment in old cemetery, Hartford, beside his wife.
Children:
Noah C., Abraham L., Violet L., Otis D., Emma, George McClelland, James W.
Early on Monday morning, Nov. 3rd, William Secrest, a pioneer of Valley township, Guernsey county, O. departed this life at his home near Hartford, aged 85 years, 8 months, 27 days. He was the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Spaid) Secrest, who came from Virginia and located at this place about 1820. Henry's father-in-law was a Hessian soldier, having been brought to this country by the British during the Revolutionary war to fight in the Continential army. He was taken captive at the battle of Trenton and with a number of his comrades colenized in Virginia. Mr. Secrest's life covered a long span of years, but few are granted so many. Not only many years, but they were fruitful of much good. So now while the days, months, and years are all numbered, the fruit, or much of it, remains to bear more fruit to the lives of others who are blessed by this life.
On September 6, 1854, he was united in marriage with Mary C. Buckley. This proved to be an ideal union and truly blessed of the Lord. They were intrusted with a large family of children and they received and discharged this trust as becometh true Christian parents. There were seven children, two daughters and five sons. They are Noah C., Abraham L., Violet L., married O. F. Hawes of Pleasant City, and died in February, 1909; Otis D. who lived in Newark until his death, October 15, 1904, Emma L., wife of Charles Scott, of near Byesville; George McClelland and James W. The two latter now own and live on the land which formerly composed the Secrest farm. There are also 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The death of the wife and mother occurred on December 12, 1904.
Mr. Secrest has been a lifelong Christian, also an active and influential Christian. Having been baptized in childhood, he united with Harmony Lutheran congregatin in Hartford by confirmation, June 10, 1848, less than six months after its organization. Here he maintained his membership until he was translated to the church triumphant. He lived to see many changes in the personnel of this congregation and without doubt, contributed much toward its religious, moral and physical strength. His connection with the church did not only cover a remarkable life span of years (65) but also active service until the infirmities of later years would no longer permit. Even in his last years, yes, up to the very end, he manifested a keen interest in the work of the church; kept himself informed and expressed great joy and satisfaction in the progress. He was a great help and comfort to every pastor, always doing his part and holding up the hands of the pastor at all times. He set his heart and affections on the work of the Master in the church, never permitting personal peculiarities of pastors to have any hurtful effect on him or his work. His influence was always on the side of right. Who can estimate the value of such a life on the community? All men, especially young men, can see the great value of early dedicating their lives to the Lord, for the span cannot be long if not early begun and certainly cannot begin to do good until it is begun.
Truly this was a blessed life, lived and died in a blessed way. More need not be said for those who did not know him cannot understand and those who did know him find that his life best commends itself.
The funeral services occurred on Wednesday morning. A short service at his home was followed by a service at the church at 10 o'clock. His pastor, Rev. J. Walter Bressler, had charge of the services. Interment in old cemetery, Hartford, beside his wife.
Children:
Noah C., Abraham L., Violet L., Otis D., Emma, George McClelland, James W.
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