OBITUARY:
source: St. Landry Clarion (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, February 01, 1919, Image 4
Old Citizen Goes To His Long Rest
Antoine Christman, aged 88 years, 9 months and 11 days, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fannie C. Bowden, in this city last Wednesday night at 9:40 o'clock. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, with services at the Catholic Church and interment in the Catholic cemetery. The remains of "Grandpa" Christman were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.
Mr. Christman was born in the town of Daun, Alsace, and came to this country in 1845, and settled in Opelousas where he grew to manhood, residing here all his life with the exception of a few years when he lived in Rayne. His wife was a Miss Malbina Benguerelle of this city, and to them were born seven children, six of whom survive. The wife died many years ago. The surviving children are Mrs. T. P. Bowden, Mrs. P. J. Manouvrier, Mrs. H. C. Poulet of Opelousas; Mrs. A. S. Chappuis of Rayne; Abram J. of Lake Charles, and R. B. of Opelousas.
Grandpa Christman was esteemed by all who knew him. His fine disposition and lack of ostentation endeared him to all, and the residents of this city, as well as those of other towns where he was well known, regret the passing of this venerable citizen. To his children and granchildren, all of whom did all in their power to prolong his life, The Clarion tenders its condolences.
source: St. Landry Clarion (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, February 01, 1919, Image 4
Old Citizen Goes To His Long Rest
Antoine Christman, aged 88 years, 9 months and 11 days, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fannie C. Bowden, in this city last Wednesday night at 9:40 o'clock. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, with services at the Catholic Church and interment in the Catholic cemetery. The remains of "Grandpa" Christman were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.
Mr. Christman was born in the town of Daun, Alsace, and came to this country in 1845, and settled in Opelousas where he grew to manhood, residing here all his life with the exception of a few years when he lived in Rayne. His wife was a Miss Malbina Benguerelle of this city, and to them were born seven children, six of whom survive. The wife died many years ago. The surviving children are Mrs. T. P. Bowden, Mrs. P. J. Manouvrier, Mrs. H. C. Poulet of Opelousas; Mrs. A. S. Chappuis of Rayne; Abram J. of Lake Charles, and R. B. of Opelousas.
Grandpa Christman was esteemed by all who knew him. His fine disposition and lack of ostentation endeared him to all, and the residents of this city, as well as those of other towns where he was well known, regret the passing of this venerable citizen. To his children and granchildren, all of whom did all in their power to prolong his life, The Clarion tenders its condolences.
OBITUARY:
source: St. Landry Clarion (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, February 01, 1919, Image 4
Old Citizen Goes To His Long Rest
Antoine Christman, aged 88 years, 9 months and 11 days, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fannie C. Bowden, in this city last Wednesday night at 9:40 o'clock. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, with services at the Catholic Church and interment in the Catholic cemetery. The remains of "Grandpa" Christman were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.
Mr. Christman was born in the town of Daun, Alsace, and came to this country in 1845, and settled in Opelousas where he grew to manhood, residing here all his life with the exception of a few years when he lived in Rayne. His wife was a Miss Malbina Benguerelle of this city, and to them were born seven children, six of whom survive. The wife died many years ago. The surviving children are Mrs. T. P. Bowden, Mrs. P. J. Manouvrier, Mrs. H. C. Poulet of Opelousas; Mrs. A. S. Chappuis of Rayne; Abram J. of Lake Charles, and R. B. of Opelousas.
Grandpa Christman was esteemed by all who knew him. His fine disposition and lack of ostentation endeared him to all, and the residents of this city, as well as those of other towns where he was well known, regret the passing of this venerable citizen. To his children and granchildren, all of whom did all in their power to prolong his life, The Clarion tenders its condolences.
source: St. Landry Clarion (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, February 01, 1919, Image 4
Old Citizen Goes To His Long Rest
Antoine Christman, aged 88 years, 9 months and 11 days, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fannie C. Bowden, in this city last Wednesday night at 9:40 o'clock. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, with services at the Catholic Church and interment in the Catholic cemetery. The remains of "Grandpa" Christman were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.
Mr. Christman was born in the town of Daun, Alsace, and came to this country in 1845, and settled in Opelousas where he grew to manhood, residing here all his life with the exception of a few years when he lived in Rayne. His wife was a Miss Malbina Benguerelle of this city, and to them were born seven children, six of whom survive. The wife died many years ago. The surviving children are Mrs. T. P. Bowden, Mrs. P. J. Manouvrier, Mrs. H. C. Poulet of Opelousas; Mrs. A. S. Chappuis of Rayne; Abram J. of Lake Charles, and R. B. of Opelousas.
Grandpa Christman was esteemed by all who knew him. His fine disposition and lack of ostentation endeared him to all, and the residents of this city, as well as those of other towns where he was well known, regret the passing of this venerable citizen. To his children and granchildren, all of whom did all in their power to prolong his life, The Clarion tenders its condolences.
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