His middle initial D either stands for David or Davis, still searching. Family members have been told both depending on whom you are talking to.
Obit 1:
Aaron Showalter, one of our most respected citizens, died at his home north of town Sunday and was buried at Welda Monday. Rev. Mr. Neal conducting the obsequies. he was born in Jackson County, Indiana, in 1847 and came to this vicinity about ten years ago. He was one of sixteen children, of whom two brothers and one sister survive him. He was a devoted Christian, belonging to the Seventh Day Baptist denomination. He leaves a wife and eight children, who have the sympathy of numerous friends. (Colony Free Press)
Obit 2:
Welda Waffles
Aaron D. Showalters, an old soldier and respected citizen of Welda township, aged 48 years, died at his home 3 miles south of town, Sunday morning, after a long and painful illness with typhoid pueunmonia, and his remains were interred in the Welda cemetery Monday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. M. Neal, of Seventh Day Adventist church of Iola, Mr Showalter having been a consistent member of that denomination for a number of years. The deceased enlisted in an regiment in '62, and served until the close of the war. Thus one by one the "old boys" are answering to the roll call on the other shore. (Garnett Republican-Plaindealer)
His middle initial D either stands for David or Davis, still searching. Family members have been told both depending on whom you are talking to.
Obit 1:
Aaron Showalter, one of our most respected citizens, died at his home north of town Sunday and was buried at Welda Monday. Rev. Mr. Neal conducting the obsequies. he was born in Jackson County, Indiana, in 1847 and came to this vicinity about ten years ago. He was one of sixteen children, of whom two brothers and one sister survive him. He was a devoted Christian, belonging to the Seventh Day Baptist denomination. He leaves a wife and eight children, who have the sympathy of numerous friends. (Colony Free Press)
Obit 2:
Welda Waffles
Aaron D. Showalters, an old soldier and respected citizen of Welda township, aged 48 years, died at his home 3 miles south of town, Sunday morning, after a long and painful illness with typhoid pueunmonia, and his remains were interred in the Welda cemetery Monday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. M. Neal, of Seventh Day Adventist church of Iola, Mr Showalter having been a consistent member of that denomination for a number of years. The deceased enlisted in an regiment in '62, and served until the close of the war. Thus one by one the "old boys" are answering to the roll call on the other shore. (Garnett Republican-Plaindealer)
Inscription
SHOWALTER
Aaron D. Rebecca J.
1847-1895 1853-1893
Gravesite Details
Aaron buried on the left & Rebecca buried on the right as the stone is written.
Family Members
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Stephen Showalter
1833–1833
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Absalom Showalter
1834 – unknown
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Rosannah Showalter
1835–1846
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Christopher Showalter
1837–1837
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Samuel Showalter
1838–1838
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Caroline Showalter
1839–1842
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George Showalter
1841–1841
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SGT Franklin F. Showalter
1842–1863
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Lymon Silvester Showalter
1846 – unknown
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Isaac Milton Showalter
1849–1932
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William Henry Showalter
1853 – unknown
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William Wesley Showalter
1871–1944
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Sophia Elizabeth "Bessie" Showalter Rist
1879–1918
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Rosa Jane Showalter Cullison
1881–1922
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Jesse Marshall Showalter
1883–1919
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Daniel Abraham Showalter
1886–1964
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Harry Davis Showalter
1888–1968
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Olive Eva Showalter Ashburn
1891–1951
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Samuel Nelson Bibens
1892–1976
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Charles Ross Showalter
1896–1968
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A. Henry Showalter
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Nancy "Nannie" Showalter
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