Obituary of Adam NEHS entered by Pastor Paul Henkel on p1 of the Solomon Church Register, Forestville; Shenandoah Co., VA
The details concerning the life of our venerable brother Adam Nehs are thus: The same was born into the world in the year 1766, the 31st of December. His parents are Mr. Michael Nehs, who at the present time is living, and his wife, the mother, Margareth, nee Zerckel, who to years ago entered into eternal life. These Christian parents were concerned that their son was given Holy Baptism and was brought up in Evangelical Lutheran Doctrine. Always, as he grew up in years, he was diligent and steady in school, in German as well as in English, also in arithmetic and writing, maintaining such ability, that shortly thereafter he had many opportunities to use his talents to advantage. as he neared maturity, his ability was manifested in complete perfection, so the afore-mentioned parents became anxious that he, through partaking of Holy Communion, be drawn to the imitation of his Savior and walk in his steps. Thereupon, for about 7 years, with God's permission, he was joined in he Holy State of Matrimony with Elisabetha Herbein. They lived with one another in Christian peacefulness, and 3 children were begotten, namely 2 sons and 1 daughter. During his married state, Adam Nehs, became the first among us in the new church, the so-called Solomon's Church, by virtue of his goodly walk through life and his ability to lead the meetings of the congregation. Thus he was elected as deacon by the votes of the members, which office he administered sincerely and faithfully. Nevertheless, in due time, it was God's will to inflict upon him an indisposition in the month of March. This illness was especially severe. Thus, it pleased Almighty God, the day before yesterday, to take him out of this wretched world, on the 1st December 1797, between 11 and 12 o'clock at night. He lived to the age of 30 years, 11 months, and 1 day. May God grant him eternal rest.
The details concerning the life of our venerable brother Adam Nehs are thus: The same was born into the world in the year 1766, the 31st of December. His parents are Mr. Michael Nehs, who at the present time is living, and his wife, the mother, Margareth, nee Zerckel, who to years ago entered into eternal life. These Christian parents were concerned that their son was given Holy Baptism and was brought up in Evangelical Lutheran Doctrine. Always, as he grew up in years, he was diligent and steady in school, in German as well as in English, also in arithmetic and writing, maintaining such ability, that shortly thereafter he had many opportunities to use his talents to advantage. as he neared maturity, his ability was manifested in complete perfection, so the afore-mentioned parents became anxious that he, through partaking of Holy Communion, be drawn to the imitation of his Savior and walk in his steps. Thereupon, for about 7 years, with God's permission, he was joined in he Holy State of Matrimony with Elisabetha Herbein. They lived with one another in Christian peacefulness, and 3 children were begotten, namely 2 sons and 1 daughter. During his married state, Adam Nehs, became the first among us in the new church, the so-called Solomon's Church, by virtue of his goodly walk through life and his ability to lead the meetings of the congregation. Thus he was elected as deacon by the votes of the members, which office he administered sincerely and faithfully. Nevertheless, in due time, it was God's will to inflict upon him an indisposition in the month of March. This illness was especially severe. Thus, it pleased Almighty God, the day before yesterday, to take him out of this wretched world, on the 1st December 1797, between 11 and 12 o'clock at night. He lived to the age of 30 years, 11 months, and 1 day. May God grant him eternal rest.
Obituary of Adam NEHS entered by Pastor Paul Henkel on p1 of the Solomon Church Register, Forestville; Shenandoah Co., VA
The details concerning the life of our venerable brother Adam Nehs are thus: The same was born into the world in the year 1766, the 31st of December. His parents are Mr. Michael Nehs, who at the present time is living, and his wife, the mother, Margareth, nee Zerckel, who to years ago entered into eternal life. These Christian parents were concerned that their son was given Holy Baptism and was brought up in Evangelical Lutheran Doctrine. Always, as he grew up in years, he was diligent and steady in school, in German as well as in English, also in arithmetic and writing, maintaining such ability, that shortly thereafter he had many opportunities to use his talents to advantage. as he neared maturity, his ability was manifested in complete perfection, so the afore-mentioned parents became anxious that he, through partaking of Holy Communion, be drawn to the imitation of his Savior and walk in his steps. Thereupon, for about 7 years, with God's permission, he was joined in he Holy State of Matrimony with Elisabetha Herbein. They lived with one another in Christian peacefulness, and 3 children were begotten, namely 2 sons and 1 daughter. During his married state, Adam Nehs, became the first among us in the new church, the so-called Solomon's Church, by virtue of his goodly walk through life and his ability to lead the meetings of the congregation. Thus he was elected as deacon by the votes of the members, which office he administered sincerely and faithfully. Nevertheless, in due time, it was God's will to inflict upon him an indisposition in the month of March. This illness was especially severe. Thus, it pleased Almighty God, the day before yesterday, to take him out of this wretched world, on the 1st December 1797, between 11 and 12 o'clock at night. He lived to the age of 30 years, 11 months, and 1 day. May God grant him eternal rest.
The details concerning the life of our venerable brother Adam Nehs are thus: The same was born into the world in the year 1766, the 31st of December. His parents are Mr. Michael Nehs, who at the present time is living, and his wife, the mother, Margareth, nee Zerckel, who to years ago entered into eternal life. These Christian parents were concerned that their son was given Holy Baptism and was brought up in Evangelical Lutheran Doctrine. Always, as he grew up in years, he was diligent and steady in school, in German as well as in English, also in arithmetic and writing, maintaining such ability, that shortly thereafter he had many opportunities to use his talents to advantage. as he neared maturity, his ability was manifested in complete perfection, so the afore-mentioned parents became anxious that he, through partaking of Holy Communion, be drawn to the imitation of his Savior and walk in his steps. Thereupon, for about 7 years, with God's permission, he was joined in he Holy State of Matrimony with Elisabetha Herbein. They lived with one another in Christian peacefulness, and 3 children were begotten, namely 2 sons and 1 daughter. During his married state, Adam Nehs, became the first among us in the new church, the so-called Solomon's Church, by virtue of his goodly walk through life and his ability to lead the meetings of the congregation. Thus he was elected as deacon by the votes of the members, which office he administered sincerely and faithfully. Nevertheless, in due time, it was God's will to inflict upon him an indisposition in the month of March. This illness was especially severe. Thus, it pleased Almighty God, the day before yesterday, to take him out of this wretched world, on the 1st December 1797, between 11 and 12 o'clock at night. He lived to the age of 30 years, 11 months, and 1 day. May God grant him eternal rest.
Gravesite Details
Adam Nehs is buried at the Zirkle Cemetery on Holmon's Creek according to "Zirkle Family History" by J. William Harpine. No monument for him is known to be present, however.
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