CHRISTIAN KENDIG
was born in Northumberland county, Pa., September 21, 1828, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Barr, in Burlington Junction, Mo., on November 19th, 1909, aged eighty-one years, one month and twenty-nine days.
Mr. Kendig went to Missouri about six weeks ago to spend the winter.
The remains were brought to Naperville last Sunday and funeral services held Monday afternoon at Grace church.
The Naperville Clarion
November 24, 1909
CHRISTIAN KENDIG
was born in Northumberland county, Pa., September 21, 1828, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Barr, in Burlington Junction, Mo., on November 19th, 1909, aged eighty-one years, one month and twenty-nine days.
Mr. Kendig became a resident of Naperville fifty years ago, and during all the intervening years maintained a prominent position among our foremost citizens. He was sincere in his political, moral and religious convictions, and in every transaction with his fellow man, Is it right? was always uppermost in his mind.
He had a comprehensive intellectual grasp on things material and spiritual. In early life he learned the trade of a cabinet maker, and the exactness acquired in plying his trade was carried into every detail of his active life.
During the years of the civil war he was the chief photographer of this village. Later he practised dentistry with success and satisfaction. He also became deeply interested in bee culture and soon mastered that industry by research and experience, so that he became a local authority on the manipulation of the honey gatherers.
He was companionable; the friend of boys; a wise counselor; a patient father;, an accommodating neighbor, an advocate of temperance, by word, vote and deed; and in every respect strove to be an exemplar to those of his immediate family.
Nearly two years ago he was stricken with paralysis, from the effects of which he never fully recovered; however, he was able to partially care for himself, walk about, and enjoy the reading of papers, books and current publications.
About two months ago he accepted an invitation to spend the winter with his daughter in Missouri. He enjoyed the trip and change of surroundings, and a few moments before his demise, had participated in the services of a revival meeting. He fell asleep and passed away peacefully.
Mr. Kendig was converted at the age of 16 - in his "early teens," as he frequently remarked, and thereby escaped the sad fate which cut short the careers of companions who chose the other way.
March 11th, 1852, he was married to Julia Dunlap, who died June 12th, 1907. Nine children were born to them, three dying in infancy. Those living are James D. and Fannie K., of Naperville, Albert C. and Samuel B. of Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Sarah A. Barr, of Burlington Junction, Mo.; and Mrs. Mary M. Colwell of Toulon, Ill., besides eighteen grand children and eight great-grandchildren.
The remains were brought to Naperville and funeral services held in Grace church, of which society he had been a worthy member for many years. Following so soon after dedication day, the occasion seemed to be more than usually impressive.
The world was made better by his having lived in it. He served his day and generation faithfully. Full of years and honors, his best legacy was the hope of heaven. He has joined the silent majority in our beautiful cemetery, but we cherish his memory and recall his many virtues. We expect to meet again in the "Sweet Bye and Bye."
The Naperville Clarion
December 1, 1909
was born in Northumberland county, Pa., September 21, 1828, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Barr, in Burlington Junction, Mo., on November 19th, 1909, aged eighty-one years, one month and twenty-nine days.
Mr. Kendig went to Missouri about six weeks ago to spend the winter.
The remains were brought to Naperville last Sunday and funeral services held Monday afternoon at Grace church.
The Naperville Clarion
November 24, 1909
CHRISTIAN KENDIG
was born in Northumberland county, Pa., September 21, 1828, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Barr, in Burlington Junction, Mo., on November 19th, 1909, aged eighty-one years, one month and twenty-nine days.
Mr. Kendig became a resident of Naperville fifty years ago, and during all the intervening years maintained a prominent position among our foremost citizens. He was sincere in his political, moral and religious convictions, and in every transaction with his fellow man, Is it right? was always uppermost in his mind.
He had a comprehensive intellectual grasp on things material and spiritual. In early life he learned the trade of a cabinet maker, and the exactness acquired in plying his trade was carried into every detail of his active life.
During the years of the civil war he was the chief photographer of this village. Later he practised dentistry with success and satisfaction. He also became deeply interested in bee culture and soon mastered that industry by research and experience, so that he became a local authority on the manipulation of the honey gatherers.
He was companionable; the friend of boys; a wise counselor; a patient father;, an accommodating neighbor, an advocate of temperance, by word, vote and deed; and in every respect strove to be an exemplar to those of his immediate family.
Nearly two years ago he was stricken with paralysis, from the effects of which he never fully recovered; however, he was able to partially care for himself, walk about, and enjoy the reading of papers, books and current publications.
About two months ago he accepted an invitation to spend the winter with his daughter in Missouri. He enjoyed the trip and change of surroundings, and a few moments before his demise, had participated in the services of a revival meeting. He fell asleep and passed away peacefully.
Mr. Kendig was converted at the age of 16 - in his "early teens," as he frequently remarked, and thereby escaped the sad fate which cut short the careers of companions who chose the other way.
March 11th, 1852, he was married to Julia Dunlap, who died June 12th, 1907. Nine children were born to them, three dying in infancy. Those living are James D. and Fannie K., of Naperville, Albert C. and Samuel B. of Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Sarah A. Barr, of Burlington Junction, Mo.; and Mrs. Mary M. Colwell of Toulon, Ill., besides eighteen grand children and eight great-grandchildren.
The remains were brought to Naperville and funeral services held in Grace church, of which society he had been a worthy member for many years. Following so soon after dedication day, the occasion seemed to be more than usually impressive.
The world was made better by his having lived in it. He served his day and generation faithfully. Full of years and honors, his best legacy was the hope of heaven. He has joined the silent majority in our beautiful cemetery, but we cherish his memory and recall his many virtues. We expect to meet again in the "Sweet Bye and Bye."
The Naperville Clarion
December 1, 1909
CHRISTIAN KENDIG
was born in Northumberland county, Pa., September 21, 1828, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Barr, in Burlington Junction, Mo., on November 19th, 1909, aged eighty-one years, one month and twenty-nine days.
Mr. Kendig went to Missouri about six weeks ago to spend the winter.
The remains were brought to Naperville last Sunday and funeral services held Monday afternoon at Grace church.
The Naperville Clarion
November 24, 1909
CHRISTIAN KENDIG
was born in Northumberland county, Pa., September 21, 1828, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Barr, in Burlington Junction, Mo., on November 19th, 1909, aged eighty-one years, one month and twenty-nine days.
Mr. Kendig became a resident of Naperville fifty years ago, and during all the intervening years maintained a prominent position among our foremost citizens. He was sincere in his political, moral and religious convictions, and in every transaction with his fellow man, Is it right? was always uppermost in his mind.
He had a comprehensive intellectual grasp on things material and spiritual. In early life he learned the trade of a cabinet maker, and the exactness acquired in plying his trade was carried into every detail of his active life.
During the years of the civil war he was the chief photographer of this village. Later he practised dentistry with success and satisfaction. He also became deeply interested in bee culture and soon mastered that industry by research and experience, so that he became a local authority on the manipulation of the honey gatherers.
He was companionable; the friend of boys; a wise counselor; a patient father;, an accommodating neighbor, an advocate of temperance, by word, vote and deed; and in every respect strove to be an exemplar to those of his immediate family.
Nearly two years ago he was stricken with paralysis, from the effects of which he never fully recovered; however, he was able to partially care for himself, walk about, and enjoy the reading of papers, books and current publications.
About two months ago he accepted an invitation to spend the winter with his daughter in Missouri. He enjoyed the trip and change of surroundings, and a few moments before his demise, had participated in the services of a revival meeting. He fell asleep and passed away peacefully.
Mr. Kendig was converted at the age of 16 - in his "early teens," as he frequently remarked, and thereby escaped the sad fate which cut short the careers of companions who chose the other way.
March 11th, 1852, he was married to Julia Dunlap, who died June 12th, 1907. Nine children were born to them, three dying in infancy. Those living are James D. and Fannie K., of Naperville, Albert C. and Samuel B. of Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Sarah A. Barr, of Burlington Junction, Mo.; and Mrs. Mary M. Colwell of Toulon, Ill., besides eighteen grand children and eight great-grandchildren.
The remains were brought to Naperville and funeral services held in Grace church, of which society he had been a worthy member for many years. Following so soon after dedication day, the occasion seemed to be more than usually impressive.
The world was made better by his having lived in it. He served his day and generation faithfully. Full of years and honors, his best legacy was the hope of heaven. He has joined the silent majority in our beautiful cemetery, but we cherish his memory and recall his many virtues. We expect to meet again in the "Sweet Bye and Bye."
The Naperville Clarion
December 1, 1909
was born in Northumberland county, Pa., September 21, 1828, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Barr, in Burlington Junction, Mo., on November 19th, 1909, aged eighty-one years, one month and twenty-nine days.
Mr. Kendig went to Missouri about six weeks ago to spend the winter.
The remains were brought to Naperville last Sunday and funeral services held Monday afternoon at Grace church.
The Naperville Clarion
November 24, 1909
CHRISTIAN KENDIG
was born in Northumberland county, Pa., September 21, 1828, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Barr, in Burlington Junction, Mo., on November 19th, 1909, aged eighty-one years, one month and twenty-nine days.
Mr. Kendig became a resident of Naperville fifty years ago, and during all the intervening years maintained a prominent position among our foremost citizens. He was sincere in his political, moral and religious convictions, and in every transaction with his fellow man, Is it right? was always uppermost in his mind.
He had a comprehensive intellectual grasp on things material and spiritual. In early life he learned the trade of a cabinet maker, and the exactness acquired in plying his trade was carried into every detail of his active life.
During the years of the civil war he was the chief photographer of this village. Later he practised dentistry with success and satisfaction. He also became deeply interested in bee culture and soon mastered that industry by research and experience, so that he became a local authority on the manipulation of the honey gatherers.
He was companionable; the friend of boys; a wise counselor; a patient father;, an accommodating neighbor, an advocate of temperance, by word, vote and deed; and in every respect strove to be an exemplar to those of his immediate family.
Nearly two years ago he was stricken with paralysis, from the effects of which he never fully recovered; however, he was able to partially care for himself, walk about, and enjoy the reading of papers, books and current publications.
About two months ago he accepted an invitation to spend the winter with his daughter in Missouri. He enjoyed the trip and change of surroundings, and a few moments before his demise, had participated in the services of a revival meeting. He fell asleep and passed away peacefully.
Mr. Kendig was converted at the age of 16 - in his "early teens," as he frequently remarked, and thereby escaped the sad fate which cut short the careers of companions who chose the other way.
March 11th, 1852, he was married to Julia Dunlap, who died June 12th, 1907. Nine children were born to them, three dying in infancy. Those living are James D. and Fannie K., of Naperville, Albert C. and Samuel B. of Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Sarah A. Barr, of Burlington Junction, Mo.; and Mrs. Mary M. Colwell of Toulon, Ill., besides eighteen grand children and eight great-grandchildren.
The remains were brought to Naperville and funeral services held in Grace church, of which society he had been a worthy member for many years. Following so soon after dedication day, the occasion seemed to be more than usually impressive.
The world was made better by his having lived in it. He served his day and generation faithfully. Full of years and honors, his best legacy was the hope of heaven. He has joined the silent majority in our beautiful cemetery, but we cherish his memory and recall his many virtues. We expect to meet again in the "Sweet Bye and Bye."
The Naperville Clarion
December 1, 1909
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