Frederick Amos Switzer was buried in Macedonia Cemetery, Ashley County, AR
near Crossett, AR.
"In the passing from this life of F. A. Switzer, a good citizen has gone to
his reward. He was born December 29, 1829 (1828) in the Laurens
(Orangeburg) District, South Carolina. The writer can testify to the sturdy
character of relatives in the home state. Moving to Arkansas in 1859 he
settled on his recent homeplace Christmas week of that year.
In Christmas Week of 1845 (1853) he was happily married to Miss Julia
Drummond. She was taken from him in August, 1905 (1904). A long
companionship of 53 (51) years was granted them. With what a brave spirit
he and his wife must have possessed to try their fortune in the New West.
In our thoughts we can see them planning their new home and the barn for the
faithful horses so indispensible to them at that early day. How much alike
they must have become in thought and action during the long years. Nine
children were born to them, six of whom are living, viz, Mrs. Thompkins of
Michigan, Mrs. Green and Miss Nettie Switzer of California, David of Little
Rock, Arkansas, Charles and Fred of Crossett, Arkansas..
Mr. Switzer united with the Baptist Church before coming to Arkansas and
became one of the charter members of Unity Church in which he lived a useful
and consistant life. Some fifteen years he was seized with a trouble which
became more serious as he grew older. Two days before he passed away he was
taken painfully sick and suffered much for a day. But for the last day he
rested quietly most of the time. A few weeks before his sickness he left
the old home and moved to the home of his son, Fred, two miles southwest of
Crossett. There he was made comfortable and had no cares to trouble him.
In the presence of David, Charles, Fred and a few friends the spirit left
the body January 11 (8), 1908.
Sunday afternoon following a large number of friends gathered at Macedonia
to pay their tribute of sympathy. The services were conducted by Rev.
Hollis, Pastor of Unity Church, assisted by the Reverends DeLoach and
Workman of Crossett. Every community needs such citizens as Mr. Switzer was."
near Crossett, AR.
"In the passing from this life of F. A. Switzer, a good citizen has gone to
his reward. He was born December 29, 1829 (1828) in the Laurens
(Orangeburg) District, South Carolina. The writer can testify to the sturdy
character of relatives in the home state. Moving to Arkansas in 1859 he
settled on his recent homeplace Christmas week of that year.
In Christmas Week of 1845 (1853) he was happily married to Miss Julia
Drummond. She was taken from him in August, 1905 (1904). A long
companionship of 53 (51) years was granted them. With what a brave spirit
he and his wife must have possessed to try their fortune in the New West.
In our thoughts we can see them planning their new home and the barn for the
faithful horses so indispensible to them at that early day. How much alike
they must have become in thought and action during the long years. Nine
children were born to them, six of whom are living, viz, Mrs. Thompkins of
Michigan, Mrs. Green and Miss Nettie Switzer of California, David of Little
Rock, Arkansas, Charles and Fred of Crossett, Arkansas..
Mr. Switzer united with the Baptist Church before coming to Arkansas and
became one of the charter members of Unity Church in which he lived a useful
and consistant life. Some fifteen years he was seized with a trouble which
became more serious as he grew older. Two days before he passed away he was
taken painfully sick and suffered much for a day. But for the last day he
rested quietly most of the time. A few weeks before his sickness he left
the old home and moved to the home of his son, Fred, two miles southwest of
Crossett. There he was made comfortable and had no cares to trouble him.
In the presence of David, Charles, Fred and a few friends the spirit left
the body January 11 (8), 1908.
Sunday afternoon following a large number of friends gathered at Macedonia
to pay their tribute of sympathy. The services were conducted by Rev.
Hollis, Pastor of Unity Church, assisted by the Reverends DeLoach and
Workman of Crossett. Every community needs such citizens as Mr. Switzer was."
Frederick Amos Switzer was buried in Macedonia Cemetery, Ashley County, AR
near Crossett, AR.
"In the passing from this life of F. A. Switzer, a good citizen has gone to
his reward. He was born December 29, 1829 (1828) in the Laurens
(Orangeburg) District, South Carolina. The writer can testify to the sturdy
character of relatives in the home state. Moving to Arkansas in 1859 he
settled on his recent homeplace Christmas week of that year.
In Christmas Week of 1845 (1853) he was happily married to Miss Julia
Drummond. She was taken from him in August, 1905 (1904). A long
companionship of 53 (51) years was granted them. With what a brave spirit
he and his wife must have possessed to try their fortune in the New West.
In our thoughts we can see them planning their new home and the barn for the
faithful horses so indispensible to them at that early day. How much alike
they must have become in thought and action during the long years. Nine
children were born to them, six of whom are living, viz, Mrs. Thompkins of
Michigan, Mrs. Green and Miss Nettie Switzer of California, David of Little
Rock, Arkansas, Charles and Fred of Crossett, Arkansas..
Mr. Switzer united with the Baptist Church before coming to Arkansas and
became one of the charter members of Unity Church in which he lived a useful
and consistant life. Some fifteen years he was seized with a trouble which
became more serious as he grew older. Two days before he passed away he was
taken painfully sick and suffered much for a day. But for the last day he
rested quietly most of the time. A few weeks before his sickness he left
the old home and moved to the home of his son, Fred, two miles southwest of
Crossett. There he was made comfortable and had no cares to trouble him.
In the presence of David, Charles, Fred and a few friends the spirit left
the body January 11 (8), 1908.
Sunday afternoon following a large number of friends gathered at Macedonia
to pay their tribute of sympathy. The services were conducted by Rev.
Hollis, Pastor of Unity Church, assisted by the Reverends DeLoach and
Workman of Crossett. Every community needs such citizens as Mr. Switzer was."
near Crossett, AR.
"In the passing from this life of F. A. Switzer, a good citizen has gone to
his reward. He was born December 29, 1829 (1828) in the Laurens
(Orangeburg) District, South Carolina. The writer can testify to the sturdy
character of relatives in the home state. Moving to Arkansas in 1859 he
settled on his recent homeplace Christmas week of that year.
In Christmas Week of 1845 (1853) he was happily married to Miss Julia
Drummond. She was taken from him in August, 1905 (1904). A long
companionship of 53 (51) years was granted them. With what a brave spirit
he and his wife must have possessed to try their fortune in the New West.
In our thoughts we can see them planning their new home and the barn for the
faithful horses so indispensible to them at that early day. How much alike
they must have become in thought and action during the long years. Nine
children were born to them, six of whom are living, viz, Mrs. Thompkins of
Michigan, Mrs. Green and Miss Nettie Switzer of California, David of Little
Rock, Arkansas, Charles and Fred of Crossett, Arkansas..
Mr. Switzer united with the Baptist Church before coming to Arkansas and
became one of the charter members of Unity Church in which he lived a useful
and consistant life. Some fifteen years he was seized with a trouble which
became more serious as he grew older. Two days before he passed away he was
taken painfully sick and suffered much for a day. But for the last day he
rested quietly most of the time. A few weeks before his sickness he left
the old home and moved to the home of his son, Fred, two miles southwest of
Crossett. There he was made comfortable and had no cares to trouble him.
In the presence of David, Charles, Fred and a few friends the spirit left
the body January 11 (8), 1908.
Sunday afternoon following a large number of friends gathered at Macedonia
to pay their tribute of sympathy. The services were conducted by Rev.
Hollis, Pastor of Unity Church, assisted by the Reverends DeLoach and
Workman of Crossett. Every community needs such citizens as Mr. Switzer was."
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