Aaron Macy was born in Wayne County, Indiana September 21, 1828, and departed this life April 29, 1914 at age 84 years 7 months and 8 days.
He was united in marriage in 1849, to Elizabeth Smith. To this union 7 children were born. 3 Died in infancy. Mary Macy Mills died May 16, 1882 at the age of 31 years. He leaves 3 sons to mourn. J.L. Macy of Des Moines, IA, J.J. Macy of Clear Lake, IA, and J. H. Macy of Adel, IA. 12 grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. He united with the Methodist Church in Farmland, IN in 1871 and had lived a consistent Christian life since that time.
He came to IA June 9, 1875, and located in Earlham, IA an has resided in this vicinity ever since, except for about one year spent in Des Moines, Iowa. He was called to mourn the loss of his companion September 15, 1885. He was a natural mechanic and could adapt himself to any line of work. Newspaper ads in the early 1900's told of his work , spouting, roofing and an experienced tinner. Also of barn building and of working on the meeting house for the Conservative Friends near Bear Creek.
He had been a patient sufferer for some time, yet never complaining and oft times remarking that he was only waiting for his Master's calling. To know him was to like him and he always stood for that which was just and right. He was a good neighbor and friend always willing to help anyone in trouble and ever ready to make a sacrifice for others. He will be much missed in the locality where he has so long resided but his noble life and character will long be remembered by those with whom he mingled.
Funeral services were at the home of a son J. H. Macy on April 30, 1914 and conducted by Rev. J. W. Scribling of Earlham with burial at the Bear Creek Cemetery. A card of thanks to friends for help and sympathy during the sickness of our father was signed by J. L. Macy, J. H. Macy and JU. J. Macy.
He was united in marriage in 1849, to Elizabeth Smith. To this union 7 children were born. 3 Died in infancy. Mary Macy Mills died May 16, 1882 at the age of 31 years. He leaves 3 sons to mourn. J.L. Macy of Des Moines, IA, J.J. Macy of Clear Lake, IA, and J. H. Macy of Adel, IA. 12 grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. He united with the Methodist Church in Farmland, IN in 1871 and had lived a consistent Christian life since that time.
He came to IA June 9, 1875, and located in Earlham, IA an has resided in this vicinity ever since, except for about one year spent in Des Moines, Iowa. He was called to mourn the loss of his companion September 15, 1885. He was a natural mechanic and could adapt himself to any line of work. Newspaper ads in the early 1900's told of his work , spouting, roofing and an experienced tinner. Also of barn building and of working on the meeting house for the Conservative Friends near Bear Creek.
He had been a patient sufferer for some time, yet never complaining and oft times remarking that he was only waiting for his Master's calling. To know him was to like him and he always stood for that which was just and right. He was a good neighbor and friend always willing to help anyone in trouble and ever ready to make a sacrifice for others. He will be much missed in the locality where he has so long resided but his noble life and character will long be remembered by those with whom he mingled.
Funeral services were at the home of a son J. H. Macy on April 30, 1914 and conducted by Rev. J. W. Scribling of Earlham with burial at the Bear Creek Cemetery. A card of thanks to friends for help and sympathy during the sickness of our father was signed by J. L. Macy, J. H. Macy and JU. J. Macy.
Aaron Macy was born in Wayne County, Indiana September 21, 1828, and departed this life April 29, 1914 at age 84 years 7 months and 8 days.
He was united in marriage in 1849, to Elizabeth Smith. To this union 7 children were born. 3 Died in infancy. Mary Macy Mills died May 16, 1882 at the age of 31 years. He leaves 3 sons to mourn. J.L. Macy of Des Moines, IA, J.J. Macy of Clear Lake, IA, and J. H. Macy of Adel, IA. 12 grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. He united with the Methodist Church in Farmland, IN in 1871 and had lived a consistent Christian life since that time.
He came to IA June 9, 1875, and located in Earlham, IA an has resided in this vicinity ever since, except for about one year spent in Des Moines, Iowa. He was called to mourn the loss of his companion September 15, 1885. He was a natural mechanic and could adapt himself to any line of work. Newspaper ads in the early 1900's told of his work , spouting, roofing and an experienced tinner. Also of barn building and of working on the meeting house for the Conservative Friends near Bear Creek.
He had been a patient sufferer for some time, yet never complaining and oft times remarking that he was only waiting for his Master's calling. To know him was to like him and he always stood for that which was just and right. He was a good neighbor and friend always willing to help anyone in trouble and ever ready to make a sacrifice for others. He will be much missed in the locality where he has so long resided but his noble life and character will long be remembered by those with whom he mingled.
Funeral services were at the home of a son J. H. Macy on April 30, 1914 and conducted by Rev. J. W. Scribling of Earlham with burial at the Bear Creek Cemetery. A card of thanks to friends for help and sympathy during the sickness of our father was signed by J. L. Macy, J. H. Macy and JU. J. Macy.
He was united in marriage in 1849, to Elizabeth Smith. To this union 7 children were born. 3 Died in infancy. Mary Macy Mills died May 16, 1882 at the age of 31 years. He leaves 3 sons to mourn. J.L. Macy of Des Moines, IA, J.J. Macy of Clear Lake, IA, and J. H. Macy of Adel, IA. 12 grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. He united with the Methodist Church in Farmland, IN in 1871 and had lived a consistent Christian life since that time.
He came to IA June 9, 1875, and located in Earlham, IA an has resided in this vicinity ever since, except for about one year spent in Des Moines, Iowa. He was called to mourn the loss of his companion September 15, 1885. He was a natural mechanic and could adapt himself to any line of work. Newspaper ads in the early 1900's told of his work , spouting, roofing and an experienced tinner. Also of barn building and of working on the meeting house for the Conservative Friends near Bear Creek.
He had been a patient sufferer for some time, yet never complaining and oft times remarking that he was only waiting for his Master's calling. To know him was to like him and he always stood for that which was just and right. He was a good neighbor and friend always willing to help anyone in trouble and ever ready to make a sacrifice for others. He will be much missed in the locality where he has so long resided but his noble life and character will long be remembered by those with whom he mingled.
Funeral services were at the home of a son J. H. Macy on April 30, 1914 and conducted by Rev. J. W. Scribling of Earlham with burial at the Bear Creek Cemetery. A card of thanks to friends for help and sympathy during the sickness of our father was signed by J. L. Macy, J. H. Macy and JU. J. Macy.
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