He was the son of Peter Hartz and Anna Harding. He was the brother of Henry Hartz and Tobias Hartz. He married Mary Margaret Gerton on November 17, 1859.
"The subject of this sketch was the fifth child of Peter and Anna Harding Hartz and was born in Lancaster County, PA., in the year 1836, and would have been 86 years old has he lived until his next birthday.
He lived with his parents at Adamstown, PA., until he obtained his sixteenth birthday, at which time his father died. Shortly after death of his father, he accepted the challenge from the golden west, to young men who at that time were willing to endure the hardships that surround the life of the pioneer, and came to Indiana, settling in Warren County, spending almost his whole life in Liberty and Jordan townships of that county.
Adam Hartz was united in marriage at Walnut Grove, Warren County, on November 17,1859, to Miss Mary Gerton, who passed away about eleven years ago.
To this union were born three daughter, Mrs. Eva A. Dick, Mrs. Gussie Dick, and Mrs. Ida Davis; five sons, Charles E. Hartz, Alonzo Hartz, Alphonzo Hartz, Milton Hartz (deceased), and William T. Hartz. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters. Henry of Williamsport, Tobias of Kramer, Mrs. Jessie Hernley of Lafayette, and Mrs. Mary Potts of Pennsylvania.
When Adam came to Indiana in 1842 an entirely different picture greeted his from what the present day observer sees, Indiana was a comparative wild and unimproved country at that time. In those days the settler did not possess the improved machinery of today, but all he had to depend on were a stout heart and a ready willingness to cope almost unsurmountable obstacles, added by a few crude implements and tools.
Mr. Hartz lived in the age of improvement and invention. He witnessed the appearance of the telegraph, the steam locomotive, the telephone, the wireless, the automobile, the electric car, the electric light and the other less innumerable other lesser inventions of modern convenience that bless present day humanity. When we think of those things, how comfortable and easy we live today, we say all honor to those pioneer who went ahead almost barehanded, and blazed the way , so that coming generations might avoid the hard knocks of life.
Adam Hartz came to this country almost penniless. His entire capital was a rugged constitution and a heart that did not quit in the face of obstacles and discouragements. Day by day, month by month, and year by year this noble man worked with but one goal to reach ---a fruitful career and a successful life. And by frugal living and many sacrifices he accomplished that for which he attained.
While Adam Hartz spent a busy life, giving his personal attention to over seeing of his many personal possessions, he did not lose sight of his fellow man. He was found willing always to extend the helping hand to those in distress and he was loved and held in greatest respect by his neighbors and friends.
While Mr. Hartz never held a public office, he was public spirited and willing at all times to do his share of the improvements.
"Man passes this way but once." But in passing he builds either for good or evil. In the life of Adam Hartz we see the realization of a life lived true to the character as laid down by the teachings of the Christ. Mr. Hartz has passed over the river, safely into the land beyond, but he has left behind a rich heritage to his sons and daughters and his neighbors and friends and true to God, who has taken him into his kingdom.
The funeral of Mr. Hartz was held Sunday afternoon at the family residence at 2:00 o'clock, the Rev. A.V. Babbs, pastor of the M.E. Church at Williamsport officiating. Burial was made in Highland cemetery at Williamsport." (Provided by Eric Cassel)
"The subject of this sketch was the fifth child of Peter and Anna Harding Hartz and was born in Lancaster County, PA., in the year 1836, and would have been 86 years old has he lived until his next birthday.
He lived with his parents at Adamstown, PA., until he obtained his sixteenth birthday, at which time his father died. Shortly after death of his father, he accepted the challenge from the golden west, to young men who at that time were willing to endure the hardships that surround the life of the pioneer, and came to Indiana, settling in Warren County, spending almost his whole life in Liberty and Jordan townships of that county.
Adam Hartz was united in marriage at Walnut Grove, Warren County, on November 17,1859, to Miss Mary Gerton, who passed away about eleven years ago.
To this union were born three daughter, Mrs. Eva A. Dick, Mrs. Gussie Dick, and Mrs. Ida Davis; five sons, Charles E. Hartz, Alonzo Hartz, Alphonzo Hartz, Milton Hartz (deceased), and William T. Hartz. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters. Henry of Williamsport, Tobias of Kramer, Mrs. Jessie Hernley of Lafayette, and Mrs. Mary Potts of Pennsylvania.
When Adam came to Indiana in 1842 an entirely different picture greeted his from what the present day observer sees, Indiana was a comparative wild and unimproved country at that time. In those days the settler did not possess the improved machinery of today, but all he had to depend on were a stout heart and a ready willingness to cope almost unsurmountable obstacles, added by a few crude implements and tools.
Mr. Hartz lived in the age of improvement and invention. He witnessed the appearance of the telegraph, the steam locomotive, the telephone, the wireless, the automobile, the electric car, the electric light and the other less innumerable other lesser inventions of modern convenience that bless present day humanity. When we think of those things, how comfortable and easy we live today, we say all honor to those pioneer who went ahead almost barehanded, and blazed the way , so that coming generations might avoid the hard knocks of life.
Adam Hartz came to this country almost penniless. His entire capital was a rugged constitution and a heart that did not quit in the face of obstacles and discouragements. Day by day, month by month, and year by year this noble man worked with but one goal to reach ---a fruitful career and a successful life. And by frugal living and many sacrifices he accomplished that for which he attained.
While Adam Hartz spent a busy life, giving his personal attention to over seeing of his many personal possessions, he did not lose sight of his fellow man. He was found willing always to extend the helping hand to those in distress and he was loved and held in greatest respect by his neighbors and friends.
While Mr. Hartz never held a public office, he was public spirited and willing at all times to do his share of the improvements.
"Man passes this way but once." But in passing he builds either for good or evil. In the life of Adam Hartz we see the realization of a life lived true to the character as laid down by the teachings of the Christ. Mr. Hartz has passed over the river, safely into the land beyond, but he has left behind a rich heritage to his sons and daughters and his neighbors and friends and true to God, who has taken him into his kingdom.
The funeral of Mr. Hartz was held Sunday afternoon at the family residence at 2:00 o'clock, the Rev. A.V. Babbs, pastor of the M.E. Church at Williamsport officiating. Burial was made in Highland cemetery at Williamsport." (Provided by Eric Cassel)
He was the son of Peter Hartz and Anna Harding. He was the brother of Henry Hartz and Tobias Hartz. He married Mary Margaret Gerton on November 17, 1859.
"The subject of this sketch was the fifth child of Peter and Anna Harding Hartz and was born in Lancaster County, PA., in the year 1836, and would have been 86 years old has he lived until his next birthday.
He lived with his parents at Adamstown, PA., until he obtained his sixteenth birthday, at which time his father died. Shortly after death of his father, he accepted the challenge from the golden west, to young men who at that time were willing to endure the hardships that surround the life of the pioneer, and came to Indiana, settling in Warren County, spending almost his whole life in Liberty and Jordan townships of that county.
Adam Hartz was united in marriage at Walnut Grove, Warren County, on November 17,1859, to Miss Mary Gerton, who passed away about eleven years ago.
To this union were born three daughter, Mrs. Eva A. Dick, Mrs. Gussie Dick, and Mrs. Ida Davis; five sons, Charles E. Hartz, Alonzo Hartz, Alphonzo Hartz, Milton Hartz (deceased), and William T. Hartz. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters. Henry of Williamsport, Tobias of Kramer, Mrs. Jessie Hernley of Lafayette, and Mrs. Mary Potts of Pennsylvania.
When Adam came to Indiana in 1842 an entirely different picture greeted his from what the present day observer sees, Indiana was a comparative wild and unimproved country at that time. In those days the settler did not possess the improved machinery of today, but all he had to depend on were a stout heart and a ready willingness to cope almost unsurmountable obstacles, added by a few crude implements and tools.
Mr. Hartz lived in the age of improvement and invention. He witnessed the appearance of the telegraph, the steam locomotive, the telephone, the wireless, the automobile, the electric car, the electric light and the other less innumerable other lesser inventions of modern convenience that bless present day humanity. When we think of those things, how comfortable and easy we live today, we say all honor to those pioneer who went ahead almost barehanded, and blazed the way , so that coming generations might avoid the hard knocks of life.
Adam Hartz came to this country almost penniless. His entire capital was a rugged constitution and a heart that did not quit in the face of obstacles and discouragements. Day by day, month by month, and year by year this noble man worked with but one goal to reach ---a fruitful career and a successful life. And by frugal living and many sacrifices he accomplished that for which he attained.
While Adam Hartz spent a busy life, giving his personal attention to over seeing of his many personal possessions, he did not lose sight of his fellow man. He was found willing always to extend the helping hand to those in distress and he was loved and held in greatest respect by his neighbors and friends.
While Mr. Hartz never held a public office, he was public spirited and willing at all times to do his share of the improvements.
"Man passes this way but once." But in passing he builds either for good or evil. In the life of Adam Hartz we see the realization of a life lived true to the character as laid down by the teachings of the Christ. Mr. Hartz has passed over the river, safely into the land beyond, but he has left behind a rich heritage to his sons and daughters and his neighbors and friends and true to God, who has taken him into his kingdom.
The funeral of Mr. Hartz was held Sunday afternoon at the family residence at 2:00 o'clock, the Rev. A.V. Babbs, pastor of the M.E. Church at Williamsport officiating. Burial was made in Highland cemetery at Williamsport." (Provided by Eric Cassel)
"The subject of this sketch was the fifth child of Peter and Anna Harding Hartz and was born in Lancaster County, PA., in the year 1836, and would have been 86 years old has he lived until his next birthday.
He lived with his parents at Adamstown, PA., until he obtained his sixteenth birthday, at which time his father died. Shortly after death of his father, he accepted the challenge from the golden west, to young men who at that time were willing to endure the hardships that surround the life of the pioneer, and came to Indiana, settling in Warren County, spending almost his whole life in Liberty and Jordan townships of that county.
Adam Hartz was united in marriage at Walnut Grove, Warren County, on November 17,1859, to Miss Mary Gerton, who passed away about eleven years ago.
To this union were born three daughter, Mrs. Eva A. Dick, Mrs. Gussie Dick, and Mrs. Ida Davis; five sons, Charles E. Hartz, Alonzo Hartz, Alphonzo Hartz, Milton Hartz (deceased), and William T. Hartz. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters. Henry of Williamsport, Tobias of Kramer, Mrs. Jessie Hernley of Lafayette, and Mrs. Mary Potts of Pennsylvania.
When Adam came to Indiana in 1842 an entirely different picture greeted his from what the present day observer sees, Indiana was a comparative wild and unimproved country at that time. In those days the settler did not possess the improved machinery of today, but all he had to depend on were a stout heart and a ready willingness to cope almost unsurmountable obstacles, added by a few crude implements and tools.
Mr. Hartz lived in the age of improvement and invention. He witnessed the appearance of the telegraph, the steam locomotive, the telephone, the wireless, the automobile, the electric car, the electric light and the other less innumerable other lesser inventions of modern convenience that bless present day humanity. When we think of those things, how comfortable and easy we live today, we say all honor to those pioneer who went ahead almost barehanded, and blazed the way , so that coming generations might avoid the hard knocks of life.
Adam Hartz came to this country almost penniless. His entire capital was a rugged constitution and a heart that did not quit in the face of obstacles and discouragements. Day by day, month by month, and year by year this noble man worked with but one goal to reach ---a fruitful career and a successful life. And by frugal living and many sacrifices he accomplished that for which he attained.
While Adam Hartz spent a busy life, giving his personal attention to over seeing of his many personal possessions, he did not lose sight of his fellow man. He was found willing always to extend the helping hand to those in distress and he was loved and held in greatest respect by his neighbors and friends.
While Mr. Hartz never held a public office, he was public spirited and willing at all times to do his share of the improvements.
"Man passes this way but once." But in passing he builds either for good or evil. In the life of Adam Hartz we see the realization of a life lived true to the character as laid down by the teachings of the Christ. Mr. Hartz has passed over the river, safely into the land beyond, but he has left behind a rich heritage to his sons and daughters and his neighbors and friends and true to God, who has taken him into his kingdom.
The funeral of Mr. Hartz was held Sunday afternoon at the family residence at 2:00 o'clock, the Rev. A.V. Babbs, pastor of the M.E. Church at Williamsport officiating. Burial was made in Highland cemetery at Williamsport." (Provided by Eric Cassel)
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