Franklin Democrat, Friday, 23 Aug 1901, pg 5
Wm. Anderson Reese was born in Clark County, Ind, Sept. 26, 1817, and died at his home in Shelby county, near the Johnson county line, Aug. 11, 1901, aged 83 years, 10 months and 15 days.
His father, Benjamin Reese, who was a sturdy, influential Baptist preacher, came from Clark county to Shelby county with his family in 1834. His father, a strong influence in all the Flat Rock association, and a founder of Second Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, continued in this section until his death in 1853.
In 1839 there came into this same neighborhood from Ohio, Ephraim Tucker and his family. On July 22, 1841, Wm. A. Reese was married to Emily Jane Tucker, daughter of Ephraim Tucker, the ceremony being performed by Prof. Tilton, then president of Franklin college. They lived together 58 years, 10 months and 7 days, the death of Mrs. Reese occurring May 29, 1900. There were born to them five children, Sarah Ann, who was the wife of Sylvester Sandefur; Ferdinand M., who was a soldier and died in New Albany in the hospital during the war; Ida Bell, who died in early childhood; Benjamin E., who died in 1880, and his only surviving child, John T. Reese, whose home is in Alexandria, Ind.
These two aged people were members together of Second Mt. Pleasant church through 59 years, 4 months and 19 days. Their church lives were as faithful and helpful as the time was long. While many churches both in pioneer and later days have been blessed with faithful and useful members, not many members can be found who for so long a time were so faithful to their church professions. Wm. Reese claimed a religious conversion in which he pointed out the specific steps. He believed one could be assured of his religious hope even as one can of his own existence. His whole life gave the least possible hint of any doubt of all the Bible promises. He came to church through all the days of health, morning and evening with the same regularity that Sunday itself comes. He was a liberal both toward his church and denominational enterprises. His home was a favorite home to all for all were welcome. He was all as a citizen and a neighbor that such religious profession would lead anyone to expect. His ready testimony in church was no more ready than was his hand to help the needy or to do a neighbor a helpful turn. How largely the people of the present day enter into the blessings men like these have brought them, but few can appreciate. It took sturdy physical strength and energy to change Indiana pioneer forests into present Indiana farms; it also took sturdy moral and religious character to make the present religious and mental life possible. Men and women like Wm. Reese and his wife will never be overpraised for the service they have done.
Mr. Reese served as clerk of the 2nd Mt. Pleasant church for 24 years continuously, from ’44 to ’64. He was elected deacon March 9, 1878, which office he held until his death. He was appointed as delegate to the annual association to represent his church 28 times. He helped dig the first grave in 2nd Mt. Pleasant cemetery, the grave being dug by Wm. A. Reese, Wm. Needham, Wm. H. Tucker and James J. Tucker. The grave was for a man named Joseph Starks.
Ever since the death of Aunt Emily, Uncle William, as he was known, was looked after by his son and wife, John T. and Addie Reese, who at his father’s request gave up their home in Alexandria and came to live with him, and since the 5th day of last September, when he took his bed, he has been a great sufferer, but has borne his suffering with patience, never doubting the mercy and wisdom of God. His children have tried by their constant care to make him as comfortable as possible, a work in which they have been assisted by many kind neighbors and friends, and for which they now, that his sufferings are ended, return to them one and all, in both their name and his, their many thanks for their help in time of need.
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Wm. Anderson Reese was born in Clark County, Ind, Sept. 26, 1817, and died at his home in Shelby county, near the Johnson county line, Aug. 11, 1901, aged 83 years, 10 months and 15 days.
His father, Benjamin Reese, who was a sturdy, influential Baptist preacher, came from Clark county to Shelby county with his family in 1834. His father, a strong influence in all the Flat Rock association, and a founder of Second Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, continued in this section until his death in 1853.
In 1839 there came into this same neighborhood from Ohio, Ephraim Tucker and his family. On July 22, 1841, Wm. A. Reese was married to Emily Jane Tucker, daughter of Ephraim Tucker, the ceremony being performed by Prof. Tilton, then president of Franklin college. They lived together 58 years, 10 months and 7 days, the death of Mrs. Reese occurring May 29, 1900. There were born to them five children, Sarah Ann, who was the wife of Sylvester Sandefur; Ferdinand M., who was a soldier and died in New Albany in the hospital during the war; Ida Bell, who died in early childhood; Benjamin E., who died in 1880, and his only surviving child, John T. Reese, whose home is in Alexandria, Ind.
These two aged people were members together of Second Mt. Pleasant church through 59 years, 4 months and 19 days. Their church lives were as faithful and helpful as the time was long. While many churches both in pioneer and later days have been blessed with faithful and useful members, not many members can be found who for so long a time were so faithful to their church professions. Wm. Reese claimed a religious conversion in which he pointed out the specific steps. He believed one could be assured of his religious hope even as one can of his own existence. His whole life gave the least possible hint of any doubt of all the Bible promises. He came to church through all the days of health, morning and evening with the same regularity that Sunday itself comes. He was a liberal both toward his church and denominational enterprises. His home was a favorite home to all for all were welcome. He was all as a citizen and a neighbor that such religious profession would lead anyone to expect. His ready testimony in church was no more ready than was his hand to help the needy or to do a neighbor a helpful turn. How largely the people of the present day enter into the blessings men like these have brought them, but few can appreciate. It took sturdy physical strength and energy to change Indiana pioneer forests into present Indiana farms; it also took sturdy moral and religious character to make the present religious and mental life possible. Men and women like Wm. Reese and his wife will never be overpraised for the service they have done.
Mr. Reese served as clerk of the 2nd Mt. Pleasant church for 24 years continuously, from ’44 to ’64. He was elected deacon March 9, 1878, which office he held until his death. He was appointed as delegate to the annual association to represent his church 28 times. He helped dig the first grave in 2nd Mt. Pleasant cemetery, the grave being dug by Wm. A. Reese, Wm. Needham, Wm. H. Tucker and James J. Tucker. The grave was for a man named Joseph Starks.
Ever since the death of Aunt Emily, Uncle William, as he was known, was looked after by his son and wife, John T. and Addie Reese, who at his father’s request gave up their home in Alexandria and came to live with him, and since the 5th day of last September, when he took his bed, he has been a great sufferer, but has borne his suffering with patience, never doubting the mercy and wisdom of God. His children have tried by their constant care to make him as comfortable as possible, a work in which they have been assisted by many kind neighbors and friends, and for which they now, that his sufferings are ended, return to them one and all, in both their name and his, their many thanks for their help in time of need.
[Provided by Cathea Curry #47339429 and Mark McCrady #47714241]
Franklin Democrat, Friday, 23 Aug 1901, pg 5
Wm. Anderson Reese was born in Clark County, Ind, Sept. 26, 1817, and died at his home in Shelby county, near the Johnson county line, Aug. 11, 1901, aged 83 years, 10 months and 15 days.
His father, Benjamin Reese, who was a sturdy, influential Baptist preacher, came from Clark county to Shelby county with his family in 1834. His father, a strong influence in all the Flat Rock association, and a founder of Second Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, continued in this section until his death in 1853.
In 1839 there came into this same neighborhood from Ohio, Ephraim Tucker and his family. On July 22, 1841, Wm. A. Reese was married to Emily Jane Tucker, daughter of Ephraim Tucker, the ceremony being performed by Prof. Tilton, then president of Franklin college. They lived together 58 years, 10 months and 7 days, the death of Mrs. Reese occurring May 29, 1900. There were born to them five children, Sarah Ann, who was the wife of Sylvester Sandefur; Ferdinand M., who was a soldier and died in New Albany in the hospital during the war; Ida Bell, who died in early childhood; Benjamin E., who died in 1880, and his only surviving child, John T. Reese, whose home is in Alexandria, Ind.
These two aged people were members together of Second Mt. Pleasant church through 59 years, 4 months and 19 days. Their church lives were as faithful and helpful as the time was long. While many churches both in pioneer and later days have been blessed with faithful and useful members, not many members can be found who for so long a time were so faithful to their church professions. Wm. Reese claimed a religious conversion in which he pointed out the specific steps. He believed one could be assured of his religious hope even as one can of his own existence. His whole life gave the least possible hint of any doubt of all the Bible promises. He came to church through all the days of health, morning and evening with the same regularity that Sunday itself comes. He was a liberal both toward his church and denominational enterprises. His home was a favorite home to all for all were welcome. He was all as a citizen and a neighbor that such religious profession would lead anyone to expect. His ready testimony in church was no more ready than was his hand to help the needy or to do a neighbor a helpful turn. How largely the people of the present day enter into the blessings men like these have brought them, but few can appreciate. It took sturdy physical strength and energy to change Indiana pioneer forests into present Indiana farms; it also took sturdy moral and religious character to make the present religious and mental life possible. Men and women like Wm. Reese and his wife will never be overpraised for the service they have done.
Mr. Reese served as clerk of the 2nd Mt. Pleasant church for 24 years continuously, from ’44 to ’64. He was elected deacon March 9, 1878, which office he held until his death. He was appointed as delegate to the annual association to represent his church 28 times. He helped dig the first grave in 2nd Mt. Pleasant cemetery, the grave being dug by Wm. A. Reese, Wm. Needham, Wm. H. Tucker and James J. Tucker. The grave was for a man named Joseph Starks.
Ever since the death of Aunt Emily, Uncle William, as he was known, was looked after by his son and wife, John T. and Addie Reese, who at his father’s request gave up their home in Alexandria and came to live with him, and since the 5th day of last September, when he took his bed, he has been a great sufferer, but has borne his suffering with patience, never doubting the mercy and wisdom of God. His children have tried by their constant care to make him as comfortable as possible, a work in which they have been assisted by many kind neighbors and friends, and for which they now, that his sufferings are ended, return to them one and all, in both their name and his, their many thanks for their help in time of need.
[Provided by Cathea Curry #47339429 and Mark McCrady #47714241]
Wm. Anderson Reese was born in Clark County, Ind, Sept. 26, 1817, and died at his home in Shelby county, near the Johnson county line, Aug. 11, 1901, aged 83 years, 10 months and 15 days.
His father, Benjamin Reese, who was a sturdy, influential Baptist preacher, came from Clark county to Shelby county with his family in 1834. His father, a strong influence in all the Flat Rock association, and a founder of Second Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, continued in this section until his death in 1853.
In 1839 there came into this same neighborhood from Ohio, Ephraim Tucker and his family. On July 22, 1841, Wm. A. Reese was married to Emily Jane Tucker, daughter of Ephraim Tucker, the ceremony being performed by Prof. Tilton, then president of Franklin college. They lived together 58 years, 10 months and 7 days, the death of Mrs. Reese occurring May 29, 1900. There were born to them five children, Sarah Ann, who was the wife of Sylvester Sandefur; Ferdinand M., who was a soldier and died in New Albany in the hospital during the war; Ida Bell, who died in early childhood; Benjamin E., who died in 1880, and his only surviving child, John T. Reese, whose home is in Alexandria, Ind.
These two aged people were members together of Second Mt. Pleasant church through 59 years, 4 months and 19 days. Their church lives were as faithful and helpful as the time was long. While many churches both in pioneer and later days have been blessed with faithful and useful members, not many members can be found who for so long a time were so faithful to their church professions. Wm. Reese claimed a religious conversion in which he pointed out the specific steps. He believed one could be assured of his religious hope even as one can of his own existence. His whole life gave the least possible hint of any doubt of all the Bible promises. He came to church through all the days of health, morning and evening with the same regularity that Sunday itself comes. He was a liberal both toward his church and denominational enterprises. His home was a favorite home to all for all were welcome. He was all as a citizen and a neighbor that such religious profession would lead anyone to expect. His ready testimony in church was no more ready than was his hand to help the needy or to do a neighbor a helpful turn. How largely the people of the present day enter into the blessings men like these have brought them, but few can appreciate. It took sturdy physical strength and energy to change Indiana pioneer forests into present Indiana farms; it also took sturdy moral and religious character to make the present religious and mental life possible. Men and women like Wm. Reese and his wife will never be overpraised for the service they have done.
Mr. Reese served as clerk of the 2nd Mt. Pleasant church for 24 years continuously, from ’44 to ’64. He was elected deacon March 9, 1878, which office he held until his death. He was appointed as delegate to the annual association to represent his church 28 times. He helped dig the first grave in 2nd Mt. Pleasant cemetery, the grave being dug by Wm. A. Reese, Wm. Needham, Wm. H. Tucker and James J. Tucker. The grave was for a man named Joseph Starks.
Ever since the death of Aunt Emily, Uncle William, as he was known, was looked after by his son and wife, John T. and Addie Reese, who at his father’s request gave up their home in Alexandria and came to live with him, and since the 5th day of last September, when he took his bed, he has been a great sufferer, but has borne his suffering with patience, never doubting the mercy and wisdom of God. His children have tried by their constant care to make him as comfortable as possible, a work in which they have been assisted by many kind neighbors and friends, and for which they now, that his sufferings are ended, return to them one and all, in both their name and his, their many thanks for their help in time of need.
[Provided by Cathea Curry #47339429 and Mark McCrady #47714241]
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