JOHN C. BAUMGARTNER
A Valuable Citizen and an Ex-officer of Wells County
Released From His Long and Severe Sufferings
Our readers have been made acquainted with the long and severe sufferings of John C. Baumgartner, which were ended by his death early last Friday morning.
About eighteen months ago he met with an apparently insignificant accident, which, however, finally developed into the cause of his death. What at first seemed a simple strain of the spine gave him more and more annoyance and pain, until he was compelled in August last to take to his bed. An operation was then performed, which it was hoped, would bring about his complete recovery. But though he was for a short time restored to almost his usual health, he was again reduced to his couch in November last. On December 17th, another operation was performed in the hope of saving his life. But alas for human hope! The operation simply revealed the fact that hope was vain, and through all these months he endured the most intense suffering until on the morning of March 16th, that which we are want to call the 'grim messenger' came to his relief. But to him it was a welcome messenger bearing a joyous invitation to come up out of suffering and trial into triumph.
In the death of Mr. Baumgartner, the city and county sustains a severe loss. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him. His duties as county recorder brought him in contact with a great many people, and his worth as a citizen and an officer were impressed upon all with whom he had business relations. His sterling honesty, his courteous bearing, his affable and accomodating disposition were traits that won for him many friends.
John C. Baumgartner was a native of Wells County, born in Harrison Township, in December 1854, a son of Christian and Catherine (Lehman) Baumgartner, natives of Canton Berne, Switzerland. He was reared in his native township, remaining at home until 1880, when he left the farm to engage in the lumber business. In 1884, he sustained a severe accident in a mill by which he was deprived of his left arm. In consequence of this, he was obliged to seek other employment. In the spring of 1886, he began clerking in the hardware store of Clark, Justus & Bell. After remaining with them a short time, he engaged in the abstract business. In November, 1886, he was elected recorder of Wells County and began his duties in 1887. He served faithfully and efficiently for four years at the end of which time he engaged in manufacturing until he was disabled from work by the fatal attack which caused his death.
He was married December 26, 1878, to Mary A. Ashbaucher, daughter of John and Anna Ashbaucher, of Adams County. Two boys, Charley and Orrie, are left to sorrow with, and comfort their mother in their sad bereavement.
His funeral occurred Sunday at 11 o'clock at Reformed Church. Rev. Souder preached a very touching and appropriate sermon and the entire service was very impressive. The church was packed in every part and as many stood on the outside, unable to gain admission. The funeral was under the auspices of the Knights of Honor, which body turned out in full force. The interment was in Fairview.
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PersonJohn C. Baumgartner
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Spouse Mary A. Ashbaucher
Father Christian Baumgartner
Mother Katharina Twin Lehman
Children Charles Edwin
Birth 7 Dec 1854 Vera Cruz, Wells, Indiana, USA
Death 16 Mar 1894
A Valuable Citizen and an Ex-officer of Wells County
Released From His Long and Severe Sufferings
Our readers have been made acquainted with the long and severe sufferings of John C. Baumgartner, which were ended by his death early last Friday morning.
About eighteen months ago he met with an apparently insignificant accident, which, however, finally developed into the cause of his death. What at first seemed a simple strain of the spine gave him more and more annoyance and pain, until he was compelled in August last to take to his bed. An operation was then performed, which it was hoped, would bring about his complete recovery. But though he was for a short time restored to almost his usual health, he was again reduced to his couch in November last. On December 17th, another operation was performed in the hope of saving his life. But alas for human hope! The operation simply revealed the fact that hope was vain, and through all these months he endured the most intense suffering until on the morning of March 16th, that which we are want to call the 'grim messenger' came to his relief. But to him it was a welcome messenger bearing a joyous invitation to come up out of suffering and trial into triumph.
In the death of Mr. Baumgartner, the city and county sustains a severe loss. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him. His duties as county recorder brought him in contact with a great many people, and his worth as a citizen and an officer were impressed upon all with whom he had business relations. His sterling honesty, his courteous bearing, his affable and accomodating disposition were traits that won for him many friends.
John C. Baumgartner was a native of Wells County, born in Harrison Township, in December 1854, a son of Christian and Catherine (Lehman) Baumgartner, natives of Canton Berne, Switzerland. He was reared in his native township, remaining at home until 1880, when he left the farm to engage in the lumber business. In 1884, he sustained a severe accident in a mill by which he was deprived of his left arm. In consequence of this, he was obliged to seek other employment. In the spring of 1886, he began clerking in the hardware store of Clark, Justus & Bell. After remaining with them a short time, he engaged in the abstract business. In November, 1886, he was elected recorder of Wells County and began his duties in 1887. He served faithfully and efficiently for four years at the end of which time he engaged in manufacturing until he was disabled from work by the fatal attack which caused his death.
He was married December 26, 1878, to Mary A. Ashbaucher, daughter of John and Anna Ashbaucher, of Adams County. Two boys, Charley and Orrie, are left to sorrow with, and comfort their mother in their sad bereavement.
His funeral occurred Sunday at 11 o'clock at Reformed Church. Rev. Souder preached a very touching and appropriate sermon and the entire service was very impressive. The church was packed in every part and as many stood on the outside, unable to gain admission. The funeral was under the auspices of the Knights of Honor, which body turned out in full force. The interment was in Fairview.
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PersonJohn C. Baumgartner
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Spouse Mary A. Ashbaucher
Father Christian Baumgartner
Mother Katharina Twin Lehman
Children Charles Edwin
Birth 7 Dec 1854 Vera Cruz, Wells, Indiana, USA
Death 16 Mar 1894
JOHN C. BAUMGARTNER
A Valuable Citizen and an Ex-officer of Wells County
Released From His Long and Severe Sufferings
Our readers have been made acquainted with the long and severe sufferings of John C. Baumgartner, which were ended by his death early last Friday morning.
About eighteen months ago he met with an apparently insignificant accident, which, however, finally developed into the cause of his death. What at first seemed a simple strain of the spine gave him more and more annoyance and pain, until he was compelled in August last to take to his bed. An operation was then performed, which it was hoped, would bring about his complete recovery. But though he was for a short time restored to almost his usual health, he was again reduced to his couch in November last. On December 17th, another operation was performed in the hope of saving his life. But alas for human hope! The operation simply revealed the fact that hope was vain, and through all these months he endured the most intense suffering until on the morning of March 16th, that which we are want to call the 'grim messenger' came to his relief. But to him it was a welcome messenger bearing a joyous invitation to come up out of suffering and trial into triumph.
In the death of Mr. Baumgartner, the city and county sustains a severe loss. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him. His duties as county recorder brought him in contact with a great many people, and his worth as a citizen and an officer were impressed upon all with whom he had business relations. His sterling honesty, his courteous bearing, his affable and accomodating disposition were traits that won for him many friends.
John C. Baumgartner was a native of Wells County, born in Harrison Township, in December 1854, a son of Christian and Catherine (Lehman) Baumgartner, natives of Canton Berne, Switzerland. He was reared in his native township, remaining at home until 1880, when he left the farm to engage in the lumber business. In 1884, he sustained a severe accident in a mill by which he was deprived of his left arm. In consequence of this, he was obliged to seek other employment. In the spring of 1886, he began clerking in the hardware store of Clark, Justus & Bell. After remaining with them a short time, he engaged in the abstract business. In November, 1886, he was elected recorder of Wells County and began his duties in 1887. He served faithfully and efficiently for four years at the end of which time he engaged in manufacturing until he was disabled from work by the fatal attack which caused his death.
He was married December 26, 1878, to Mary A. Ashbaucher, daughter of John and Anna Ashbaucher, of Adams County. Two boys, Charley and Orrie, are left to sorrow with, and comfort their mother in their sad bereavement.
His funeral occurred Sunday at 11 o'clock at Reformed Church. Rev. Souder preached a very touching and appropriate sermon and the entire service was very impressive. The church was packed in every part and as many stood on the outside, unable to gain admission. The funeral was under the auspices of the Knights of Honor, which body turned out in full force. The interment was in Fairview.
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PersonJohn C. Baumgartner
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Spouse Mary A. Ashbaucher
Father Christian Baumgartner
Mother Katharina Twin Lehman
Children Charles Edwin
Birth 7 Dec 1854 Vera Cruz, Wells, Indiana, USA
Death 16 Mar 1894
A Valuable Citizen and an Ex-officer of Wells County
Released From His Long and Severe Sufferings
Our readers have been made acquainted with the long and severe sufferings of John C. Baumgartner, which were ended by his death early last Friday morning.
About eighteen months ago he met with an apparently insignificant accident, which, however, finally developed into the cause of his death. What at first seemed a simple strain of the spine gave him more and more annoyance and pain, until he was compelled in August last to take to his bed. An operation was then performed, which it was hoped, would bring about his complete recovery. But though he was for a short time restored to almost his usual health, he was again reduced to his couch in November last. On December 17th, another operation was performed in the hope of saving his life. But alas for human hope! The operation simply revealed the fact that hope was vain, and through all these months he endured the most intense suffering until on the morning of March 16th, that which we are want to call the 'grim messenger' came to his relief. But to him it was a welcome messenger bearing a joyous invitation to come up out of suffering and trial into triumph.
In the death of Mr. Baumgartner, the city and county sustains a severe loss. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him. His duties as county recorder brought him in contact with a great many people, and his worth as a citizen and an officer were impressed upon all with whom he had business relations. His sterling honesty, his courteous bearing, his affable and accomodating disposition were traits that won for him many friends.
John C. Baumgartner was a native of Wells County, born in Harrison Township, in December 1854, a son of Christian and Catherine (Lehman) Baumgartner, natives of Canton Berne, Switzerland. He was reared in his native township, remaining at home until 1880, when he left the farm to engage in the lumber business. In 1884, he sustained a severe accident in a mill by which he was deprived of his left arm. In consequence of this, he was obliged to seek other employment. In the spring of 1886, he began clerking in the hardware store of Clark, Justus & Bell. After remaining with them a short time, he engaged in the abstract business. In November, 1886, he was elected recorder of Wells County and began his duties in 1887. He served faithfully and efficiently for four years at the end of which time he engaged in manufacturing until he was disabled from work by the fatal attack which caused his death.
He was married December 26, 1878, to Mary A. Ashbaucher, daughter of John and Anna Ashbaucher, of Adams County. Two boys, Charley and Orrie, are left to sorrow with, and comfort their mother in their sad bereavement.
His funeral occurred Sunday at 11 o'clock at Reformed Church. Rev. Souder preached a very touching and appropriate sermon and the entire service was very impressive. The church was packed in every part and as many stood on the outside, unable to gain admission. The funeral was under the auspices of the Knights of Honor, which body turned out in full force. The interment was in Fairview.
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Found in Ancestry trees
PersonJohn C. Baumgartner
The Best of Kin work in progress
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Spouse Mary A. Ashbaucher
Father Christian Baumgartner
Mother Katharina Twin Lehman
Children Charles Edwin
Birth 7 Dec 1854 Vera Cruz, Wells, Indiana, USA
Death 16 Mar 1894
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s/s with Mary A. Baumgartner Hooker 1857-1923
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