Brookville Republican, Brookville, Jefferson Co., PA: 19 Dec 1912
JOHN CHITESTER, DECEASED.
Pioneer Resident of Knox Township Enters the Life Elysian.
In the early history of Pinecreek township, before a Knox township was thought of before the county seat was even a borough before a public road marked the way from the site of Punxsutawney to the small cluster of houses which later developed into Brookville Daniel Chitister, of Huntingdon county, who was united by marriage to Elizabeth Shrum, of Westmoreland county, hearing of the timbered forests of Jefferson county which were thrown open to settlers at a few dollars per acre, started for the wilds in a covered wagon, drawn by a yoke of oxen, with all his earthly possessions on board. Two men with axe in hand preceded the team brushing out the way. As they ascended the hill later known as the Sentner hill, night came on them at a point now known as the Clyde Chitister farm. Here they abode that night and the following day rolled up logs into the form of a hut which became their home.
To Daniel and Elizabeth Chitister were born four boys, John A., David, Lynen (Nyman) and Daniel, the birth of a daughter, Esther, having preceded their coming to Jefferson county. At a later date the family removed to the valley toward Port Barnett, as this village was then thought to be destined to a more prominent sphere than Brookville. Again at a later period they moved to the fertile plain which developed into the Chitister homestead.
John, the subject of these lines, joined the Presbyterian congregation at Brookville at the age of 17, and attended services in the Chitister barn, where the class was organized which later removed to Mt. Pleasant, and where he continued a communicant and regular attendant until age and infirmity prevented. Of his life nothing but good can be said. Because of an infirmity from childhood he remained single. He was of a cheerful disposition, but sincerely devoted to religion and church, and as long as able in body, no storm so fierce, no day so inclement as to keep him away from church on the Sabbath day. He was industrious and of a hard working disposition by choice, and never happier than when engaged on the farm. On the day of his death, December 10th, he ate a hearty dinner, after which he repaired to his room, and as not a sound or stir was heard for some time one of the family hastened to his room to learn that he heavenly call had come, and he was numbered among the blest.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Richards at the home of David Chitister and interment was made at the Mead Chapel. The days of his sojourning were 81 years, 5 months and 23 days, "and he was gathered to his people."
He is survived by two brothers, David and Lynen. David Chitister and companion are still residing on the old homestead, which he has developed into a model farm with residence so beautifully and artistically surrounded with trees and evergreens, which are the lasting admiration of all nature loving people. Of David's family, Chad Chitister is residing in Brockwayville and has become quite prominently associated with all the live interests of the day, especially in developing the coal interests in Western Pennsylvania. George Chitister is a prosperous farmer of Knox township.
Robert Chitister, residing in Pinecreek township, is helping to again restore the beauty and fertility of Fairview Heights, and Joe Chitister, the youngest of the boys, has remained on the homestead to help care for father and mother, who are now in declining years, yet cheerful and happy withal. Three daughters are yet living, Mrs. Clara Mehrten, Mrs. Edith Hetrick and Mrs. Amanda Swineford, who never forgetful of the scenes of their childhood regularly visit their aged parents, renewing the loving affections of their happy home.
Daniel Chitister died in 1860, of diphtheria, who is survived by a son, Daniel Chitister, of Falls Creek.
Lynen Chitister some years ago removed from this vicinity, but we are told is yet living and well.
Obit courtesy of [email protected]
JOHN CHITESTER, DECEASED.
Pioneer Resident of Knox Township Enters the Life Elysian.
In the early history of Pinecreek township, before a Knox township was thought of before the county seat was even a borough before a public road marked the way from the site of Punxsutawney to the small cluster of houses which later developed into Brookville Daniel Chitister, of Huntingdon county, who was united by marriage to Elizabeth Shrum, of Westmoreland county, hearing of the timbered forests of Jefferson county which were thrown open to settlers at a few dollars per acre, started for the wilds in a covered wagon, drawn by a yoke of oxen, with all his earthly possessions on board. Two men with axe in hand preceded the team brushing out the way. As they ascended the hill later known as the Sentner hill, night came on them at a point now known as the Clyde Chitister farm. Here they abode that night and the following day rolled up logs into the form of a hut which became their home.
To Daniel and Elizabeth Chitister were born four boys, John A., David, Lynen (Nyman) and Daniel, the birth of a daughter, Esther, having preceded their coming to Jefferson county. At a later date the family removed to the valley toward Port Barnett, as this village was then thought to be destined to a more prominent sphere than Brookville. Again at a later period they moved to the fertile plain which developed into the Chitister homestead.
John, the subject of these lines, joined the Presbyterian congregation at Brookville at the age of 17, and attended services in the Chitister barn, where the class was organized which later removed to Mt. Pleasant, and where he continued a communicant and regular attendant until age and infirmity prevented. Of his life nothing but good can be said. Because of an infirmity from childhood he remained single. He was of a cheerful disposition, but sincerely devoted to religion and church, and as long as able in body, no storm so fierce, no day so inclement as to keep him away from church on the Sabbath day. He was industrious and of a hard working disposition by choice, and never happier than when engaged on the farm. On the day of his death, December 10th, he ate a hearty dinner, after which he repaired to his room, and as not a sound or stir was heard for some time one of the family hastened to his room to learn that he heavenly call had come, and he was numbered among the blest.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Richards at the home of David Chitister and interment was made at the Mead Chapel. The days of his sojourning were 81 years, 5 months and 23 days, "and he was gathered to his people."
He is survived by two brothers, David and Lynen. David Chitister and companion are still residing on the old homestead, which he has developed into a model farm with residence so beautifully and artistically surrounded with trees and evergreens, which are the lasting admiration of all nature loving people. Of David's family, Chad Chitister is residing in Brockwayville and has become quite prominently associated with all the live interests of the day, especially in developing the coal interests in Western Pennsylvania. George Chitister is a prosperous farmer of Knox township.
Robert Chitister, residing in Pinecreek township, is helping to again restore the beauty and fertility of Fairview Heights, and Joe Chitister, the youngest of the boys, has remained on the homestead to help care for father and mother, who are now in declining years, yet cheerful and happy withal. Three daughters are yet living, Mrs. Clara Mehrten, Mrs. Edith Hetrick and Mrs. Amanda Swineford, who never forgetful of the scenes of their childhood regularly visit their aged parents, renewing the loving affections of their happy home.
Daniel Chitister died in 1860, of diphtheria, who is survived by a son, Daniel Chitister, of Falls Creek.
Lynen Chitister some years ago removed from this vicinity, but we are told is yet living and well.
Obit courtesy of [email protected]
Brookville Republican, Brookville, Jefferson Co., PA: 19 Dec 1912
JOHN CHITESTER, DECEASED.
Pioneer Resident of Knox Township Enters the Life Elysian.
In the early history of Pinecreek township, before a Knox township was thought of before the county seat was even a borough before a public road marked the way from the site of Punxsutawney to the small cluster of houses which later developed into Brookville Daniel Chitister, of Huntingdon county, who was united by marriage to Elizabeth Shrum, of Westmoreland county, hearing of the timbered forests of Jefferson county which were thrown open to settlers at a few dollars per acre, started for the wilds in a covered wagon, drawn by a yoke of oxen, with all his earthly possessions on board. Two men with axe in hand preceded the team brushing out the way. As they ascended the hill later known as the Sentner hill, night came on them at a point now known as the Clyde Chitister farm. Here they abode that night and the following day rolled up logs into the form of a hut which became their home.
To Daniel and Elizabeth Chitister were born four boys, John A., David, Lynen (Nyman) and Daniel, the birth of a daughter, Esther, having preceded their coming to Jefferson county. At a later date the family removed to the valley toward Port Barnett, as this village was then thought to be destined to a more prominent sphere than Brookville. Again at a later period they moved to the fertile plain which developed into the Chitister homestead.
John, the subject of these lines, joined the Presbyterian congregation at Brookville at the age of 17, and attended services in the Chitister barn, where the class was organized which later removed to Mt. Pleasant, and where he continued a communicant and regular attendant until age and infirmity prevented. Of his life nothing but good can be said. Because of an infirmity from childhood he remained single. He was of a cheerful disposition, but sincerely devoted to religion and church, and as long as able in body, no storm so fierce, no day so inclement as to keep him away from church on the Sabbath day. He was industrious and of a hard working disposition by choice, and never happier than when engaged on the farm. On the day of his death, December 10th, he ate a hearty dinner, after which he repaired to his room, and as not a sound or stir was heard for some time one of the family hastened to his room to learn that he heavenly call had come, and he was numbered among the blest.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Richards at the home of David Chitister and interment was made at the Mead Chapel. The days of his sojourning were 81 years, 5 months and 23 days, "and he was gathered to his people."
He is survived by two brothers, David and Lynen. David Chitister and companion are still residing on the old homestead, which he has developed into a model farm with residence so beautifully and artistically surrounded with trees and evergreens, which are the lasting admiration of all nature loving people. Of David's family, Chad Chitister is residing in Brockwayville and has become quite prominently associated with all the live interests of the day, especially in developing the coal interests in Western Pennsylvania. George Chitister is a prosperous farmer of Knox township.
Robert Chitister, residing in Pinecreek township, is helping to again restore the beauty and fertility of Fairview Heights, and Joe Chitister, the youngest of the boys, has remained on the homestead to help care for father and mother, who are now in declining years, yet cheerful and happy withal. Three daughters are yet living, Mrs. Clara Mehrten, Mrs. Edith Hetrick and Mrs. Amanda Swineford, who never forgetful of the scenes of their childhood regularly visit their aged parents, renewing the loving affections of their happy home.
Daniel Chitister died in 1860, of diphtheria, who is survived by a son, Daniel Chitister, of Falls Creek.
Lynen Chitister some years ago removed from this vicinity, but we are told is yet living and well.
Obit courtesy of [email protected]
JOHN CHITESTER, DECEASED.
Pioneer Resident of Knox Township Enters the Life Elysian.
In the early history of Pinecreek township, before a Knox township was thought of before the county seat was even a borough before a public road marked the way from the site of Punxsutawney to the small cluster of houses which later developed into Brookville Daniel Chitister, of Huntingdon county, who was united by marriage to Elizabeth Shrum, of Westmoreland county, hearing of the timbered forests of Jefferson county which were thrown open to settlers at a few dollars per acre, started for the wilds in a covered wagon, drawn by a yoke of oxen, with all his earthly possessions on board. Two men with axe in hand preceded the team brushing out the way. As they ascended the hill later known as the Sentner hill, night came on them at a point now known as the Clyde Chitister farm. Here they abode that night and the following day rolled up logs into the form of a hut which became their home.
To Daniel and Elizabeth Chitister were born four boys, John A., David, Lynen (Nyman) and Daniel, the birth of a daughter, Esther, having preceded their coming to Jefferson county. At a later date the family removed to the valley toward Port Barnett, as this village was then thought to be destined to a more prominent sphere than Brookville. Again at a later period they moved to the fertile plain which developed into the Chitister homestead.
John, the subject of these lines, joined the Presbyterian congregation at Brookville at the age of 17, and attended services in the Chitister barn, where the class was organized which later removed to Mt. Pleasant, and where he continued a communicant and regular attendant until age and infirmity prevented. Of his life nothing but good can be said. Because of an infirmity from childhood he remained single. He was of a cheerful disposition, but sincerely devoted to religion and church, and as long as able in body, no storm so fierce, no day so inclement as to keep him away from church on the Sabbath day. He was industrious and of a hard working disposition by choice, and never happier than when engaged on the farm. On the day of his death, December 10th, he ate a hearty dinner, after which he repaired to his room, and as not a sound or stir was heard for some time one of the family hastened to his room to learn that he heavenly call had come, and he was numbered among the blest.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Richards at the home of David Chitister and interment was made at the Mead Chapel. The days of his sojourning were 81 years, 5 months and 23 days, "and he was gathered to his people."
He is survived by two brothers, David and Lynen. David Chitister and companion are still residing on the old homestead, which he has developed into a model farm with residence so beautifully and artistically surrounded with trees and evergreens, which are the lasting admiration of all nature loving people. Of David's family, Chad Chitister is residing in Brockwayville and has become quite prominently associated with all the live interests of the day, especially in developing the coal interests in Western Pennsylvania. George Chitister is a prosperous farmer of Knox township.
Robert Chitister, residing in Pinecreek township, is helping to again restore the beauty and fertility of Fairview Heights, and Joe Chitister, the youngest of the boys, has remained on the homestead to help care for father and mother, who are now in declining years, yet cheerful and happy withal. Three daughters are yet living, Mrs. Clara Mehrten, Mrs. Edith Hetrick and Mrs. Amanda Swineford, who never forgetful of the scenes of their childhood regularly visit their aged parents, renewing the loving affections of their happy home.
Daniel Chitister died in 1860, of diphtheria, who is survived by a son, Daniel Chitister, of Falls Creek.
Lynen Chitister some years ago removed from this vicinity, but we are told is yet living and well.
Obit courtesy of [email protected]
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