Even though Jeremiah's gravestone says he was born in 1832, his obituary says that he was born on September 26, 1839. The 1839 date would tally with Rose (Cochran) Shilt's Family Tree Data, which states that Jeremiah's parents were married in 1838 and the next child was George, who was born in 1842.
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REPUBLICAN RECORD - ERIE, KANSAS FRIDAY AUG. 1, 1902
Obituary:
Died at his home two miles east of Erie, Friday July 25, 1902 of Bright's disease, Jeremiah Shelts, age 69 years 9 months and 25 days.
Jeremiah Shelts was born in Darke Co., Ohio, September 26, 1839 where he grew to manhood. In 1860 he was united in marriage to Sarah Wagner. To them were born nine children. In 1879 he was united in marriage to Eliza Bridenbaugh. To them were born nine children. The deceased was the father of eighteen children, fourteen still survive him.
In 1885, he with his family emigrated to Neosho County, Kansas.
The deceased united with the U. B. Church in 1885, and was a member of that church for a number of years.
Last winter he was converted and confessed his faith in the Baptist Church of Erie but on account of sickness was never received into the church. Some of his last words were he was going to go and that he was ready.
He leaves a wife and fourteen children, brothers and sisters and a host of friends to mourn his loss.
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Even though Jeremiah's gravestone says he was born in 1832, his obituary says that he was born on September 26, 1839. The 1839 date would tally with Rose (Cochran) Shilt's Family Tree Data, which states that Jeremiah's parents were married in 1838 and the next child was George, who was born in 1842.
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REPUBLICAN RECORD - ERIE, KANSAS FRIDAY AUG. 1, 1902
Obituary:
Died at his home two miles east of Erie, Friday July 25, 1902 of Bright's disease, Jeremiah Shelts, age 69 years 9 months and 25 days.
Jeremiah Shelts was born in Darke Co., Ohio, September 26, 1839 where he grew to manhood. In 1860 he was united in marriage to Sarah Wagner. To them were born nine children. In 1879 he was united in marriage to Eliza Bridenbaugh. To them were born nine children. The deceased was the father of eighteen children, fourteen still survive him.
In 1885, he with his family emigrated to Neosho County, Kansas.
The deceased united with the U. B. Church in 1885, and was a member of that church for a number of years.
Last winter he was converted and confessed his faith in the Baptist Church of Erie but on account of sickness was never received into the church. Some of his last words were he was going to go and that he was ready.
He leaves a wife and fourteen children, brothers and sisters and a host of friends to mourn his loss.
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Sarah E Shilt Evans
1861–1933
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Garrett C. Shilt
1864–1925
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John Amos Shilt
1866–1945
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Lillie E. Shilt Grubbs
1871–1902
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William Jeremiah Shilt
1872–1930
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Charles Robert Shilt
1875–1945
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Anna Rosetta Shilt Funk
1877–1949
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Grace May Shelts Roberts
1880–1972
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Jeremiah Valentine "Jerry" Shelts
1882–1962
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Amos Rolla "Rolly" Shelts
1884–1931
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Blanche Katherine Shelts Hibbs
1886–1973
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Arrile Mowe Shelts Tremain
1894–1968
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