Sulsberger, Louis Sulsberger
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 12, 1920
Sheriff Sulsberger called Home
(original paper in bad conditions and first 2 paragraphs difficult to read)
illegible death of Ex-Sheriff Louis Sulsberger [illegible] occurred last Sunday, August 8th on his 79th birthday in Monroe county, lost one of its [illegible] and best citizen: a man [illegible] and true under the stars and [illegible] In times of war as well as in [illegible] Church, the Sunday school, his [illegible] and the community he loved so much.
While he had been sick for many [illegible] at his home near Woodsfield, the news of his death came as a severe shock to his family and to his friends far and near.
[illegible] public spirited citizen he served well his adopted country in times of war as well as in times of peace.
Louis Sulsberger was a son of Sebastion and Louise Sulsberger, and was born in Bavaria, Germany, on August 8th, 1841. He was baptized when but one month old, and confirmed in 1855 as a member of the Evangelical church. With his stepfather, A. Deiter, he came to the United States in 1855, where his mother and two stepbrothers followed in 1856, locating near Woodsfield, where all made their homes as good American citizens until they died.
In August, 1862, 58 years ago this month- he enlisted in the Civil War and was engaged in 16 battles, but was never wounded or captured. From a private he was promoted to Corporal in Co. C, 116th O. V. I. And was honorably discharged in June, 1865. As a veteran of the Civil War he ranked high as a member of the Grand Army of the Republic in county,, state and national meetings.
On December 18, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Lena Ricer, and resumed farming in 1870. At this time he was appointed superintendent of the Monroe County Infirmary and served three years when he resigned and bought the farm n which he died. While the O.R. & W. Railway was being built he and John Stoehr Sr., as contractors, graded six miles of it. For three years he served a township trustee and for two terms as Sheriff. In 1878 he joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and in 1886 became a charter member of Gen. W. P. Richardson Post No. 609 G.A.R. and was elected as quartermaster, adjutant and served 15 years as commander.
Dr. J. T. Piggott, formerly commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic of West Virginia, who served 3 years with Mr. Sulsberger in the Civil War, and was ever his faithful friend was present and spoke in a pleasing manner of the worth of Mr. Sulsberger in war as well as in private life. He had not been here for 50 years until he left his law practice and other affairs in Parkersburg to pay his final tribute of respect.
He was fortunate in choosing a noble life companion, and they were blessed with a family of ten children, three of whom died in infancy and one son, Dr. J. J. Sulsberger, who died in 1910, thus leaving a devoted wife, two daughters and four sons, 20 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
He joined S.t Paul´s Evangelical church in 1856 and was a trustee of the same for a number of years. He attended church services and he Sunday school regularly and was superintendent of the Sunday school for many years. He leaves, besides widow, four sons and two daughters as follows: Charles C. Sulsberger, of Climbing Hill, Iowa; Dr. E. E. Sulsberger of Bellair, Ohio; Frances and Fred Sulsberger, Mrs. Minnie Briggs and Mrs. George Graham of Woodsfield.
The funeral took place Tuesday with his pastor, Rev. Joseph Reinicke in charge, the Grand Army of the Republic, American Legion and Odd Fellows participating.
The floral offerings, sermon by Rev. Reinicke, special music and ???in general were fine, marking public appreciation of along life well spent.
The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Oak Lawn cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy, August 12, 1920
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 12, 1920
Sheriff Sulsberger called Home
(original paper in bad conditions and first 2 paragraphs difficult to read)
illegible death of Ex-Sheriff Louis Sulsberger [illegible] occurred last Sunday, August 8th on his 79th birthday in Monroe county, lost one of its [illegible] and best citizen: a man [illegible] and true under the stars and [illegible] In times of war as well as in [illegible] Church, the Sunday school, his [illegible] and the community he loved so much.
While he had been sick for many [illegible] at his home near Woodsfield, the news of his death came as a severe shock to his family and to his friends far and near.
[illegible] public spirited citizen he served well his adopted country in times of war as well as in times of peace.
Louis Sulsberger was a son of Sebastion and Louise Sulsberger, and was born in Bavaria, Germany, on August 8th, 1841. He was baptized when but one month old, and confirmed in 1855 as a member of the Evangelical church. With his stepfather, A. Deiter, he came to the United States in 1855, where his mother and two stepbrothers followed in 1856, locating near Woodsfield, where all made their homes as good American citizens until they died.
In August, 1862, 58 years ago this month- he enlisted in the Civil War and was engaged in 16 battles, but was never wounded or captured. From a private he was promoted to Corporal in Co. C, 116th O. V. I. And was honorably discharged in June, 1865. As a veteran of the Civil War he ranked high as a member of the Grand Army of the Republic in county,, state and national meetings.
On December 18, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Lena Ricer, and resumed farming in 1870. At this time he was appointed superintendent of the Monroe County Infirmary and served three years when he resigned and bought the farm n which he died. While the O.R. & W. Railway was being built he and John Stoehr Sr., as contractors, graded six miles of it. For three years he served a township trustee and for two terms as Sheriff. In 1878 he joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and in 1886 became a charter member of Gen. W. P. Richardson Post No. 609 G.A.R. and was elected as quartermaster, adjutant and served 15 years as commander.
Dr. J. T. Piggott, formerly commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic of West Virginia, who served 3 years with Mr. Sulsberger in the Civil War, and was ever his faithful friend was present and spoke in a pleasing manner of the worth of Mr. Sulsberger in war as well as in private life. He had not been here for 50 years until he left his law practice and other affairs in Parkersburg to pay his final tribute of respect.
He was fortunate in choosing a noble life companion, and they were blessed with a family of ten children, three of whom died in infancy and one son, Dr. J. J. Sulsberger, who died in 1910, thus leaving a devoted wife, two daughters and four sons, 20 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
He joined S.t Paul´s Evangelical church in 1856 and was a trustee of the same for a number of years. He attended church services and he Sunday school regularly and was superintendent of the Sunday school for many years. He leaves, besides widow, four sons and two daughters as follows: Charles C. Sulsberger, of Climbing Hill, Iowa; Dr. E. E. Sulsberger of Bellair, Ohio; Frances and Fred Sulsberger, Mrs. Minnie Briggs and Mrs. George Graham of Woodsfield.
The funeral took place Tuesday with his pastor, Rev. Joseph Reinicke in charge, the Grand Army of the Republic, American Legion and Odd Fellows participating.
The floral offerings, sermon by Rev. Reinicke, special music and ???in general were fine, marking public appreciation of along life well spent.
The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Oak Lawn cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy, August 12, 1920
Sulsberger, Louis Sulsberger
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 12, 1920
Sheriff Sulsberger called Home
(original paper in bad conditions and first 2 paragraphs difficult to read)
illegible death of Ex-Sheriff Louis Sulsberger [illegible] occurred last Sunday, August 8th on his 79th birthday in Monroe county, lost one of its [illegible] and best citizen: a man [illegible] and true under the stars and [illegible] In times of war as well as in [illegible] Church, the Sunday school, his [illegible] and the community he loved so much.
While he had been sick for many [illegible] at his home near Woodsfield, the news of his death came as a severe shock to his family and to his friends far and near.
[illegible] public spirited citizen he served well his adopted country in times of war as well as in times of peace.
Louis Sulsberger was a son of Sebastion and Louise Sulsberger, and was born in Bavaria, Germany, on August 8th, 1841. He was baptized when but one month old, and confirmed in 1855 as a member of the Evangelical church. With his stepfather, A. Deiter, he came to the United States in 1855, where his mother and two stepbrothers followed in 1856, locating near Woodsfield, where all made their homes as good American citizens until they died.
In August, 1862, 58 years ago this month- he enlisted in the Civil War and was engaged in 16 battles, but was never wounded or captured. From a private he was promoted to Corporal in Co. C, 116th O. V. I. And was honorably discharged in June, 1865. As a veteran of the Civil War he ranked high as a member of the Grand Army of the Republic in county,, state and national meetings.
On December 18, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Lena Ricer, and resumed farming in 1870. At this time he was appointed superintendent of the Monroe County Infirmary and served three years when he resigned and bought the farm n which he died. While the O.R. & W. Railway was being built he and John Stoehr Sr., as contractors, graded six miles of it. For three years he served a township trustee and for two terms as Sheriff. In 1878 he joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and in 1886 became a charter member of Gen. W. P. Richardson Post No. 609 G.A.R. and was elected as quartermaster, adjutant and served 15 years as commander.
Dr. J. T. Piggott, formerly commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic of West Virginia, who served 3 years with Mr. Sulsberger in the Civil War, and was ever his faithful friend was present and spoke in a pleasing manner of the worth of Mr. Sulsberger in war as well as in private life. He had not been here for 50 years until he left his law practice and other affairs in Parkersburg to pay his final tribute of respect.
He was fortunate in choosing a noble life companion, and they were blessed with a family of ten children, three of whom died in infancy and one son, Dr. J. J. Sulsberger, who died in 1910, thus leaving a devoted wife, two daughters and four sons, 20 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
He joined S.t Paul´s Evangelical church in 1856 and was a trustee of the same for a number of years. He attended church services and he Sunday school regularly and was superintendent of the Sunday school for many years. He leaves, besides widow, four sons and two daughters as follows: Charles C. Sulsberger, of Climbing Hill, Iowa; Dr. E. E. Sulsberger of Bellair, Ohio; Frances and Fred Sulsberger, Mrs. Minnie Briggs and Mrs. George Graham of Woodsfield.
The funeral took place Tuesday with his pastor, Rev. Joseph Reinicke in charge, the Grand Army of the Republic, American Legion and Odd Fellows participating.
The floral offerings, sermon by Rev. Reinicke, special music and ???in general were fine, marking public appreciation of along life well spent.
The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Oak Lawn cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy, August 12, 1920
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 12, 1920
Sheriff Sulsberger called Home
(original paper in bad conditions and first 2 paragraphs difficult to read)
illegible death of Ex-Sheriff Louis Sulsberger [illegible] occurred last Sunday, August 8th on his 79th birthday in Monroe county, lost one of its [illegible] and best citizen: a man [illegible] and true under the stars and [illegible] In times of war as well as in [illegible] Church, the Sunday school, his [illegible] and the community he loved so much.
While he had been sick for many [illegible] at his home near Woodsfield, the news of his death came as a severe shock to his family and to his friends far and near.
[illegible] public spirited citizen he served well his adopted country in times of war as well as in times of peace.
Louis Sulsberger was a son of Sebastion and Louise Sulsberger, and was born in Bavaria, Germany, on August 8th, 1841. He was baptized when but one month old, and confirmed in 1855 as a member of the Evangelical church. With his stepfather, A. Deiter, he came to the United States in 1855, where his mother and two stepbrothers followed in 1856, locating near Woodsfield, where all made their homes as good American citizens until they died.
In August, 1862, 58 years ago this month- he enlisted in the Civil War and was engaged in 16 battles, but was never wounded or captured. From a private he was promoted to Corporal in Co. C, 116th O. V. I. And was honorably discharged in June, 1865. As a veteran of the Civil War he ranked high as a member of the Grand Army of the Republic in county,, state and national meetings.
On December 18, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Lena Ricer, and resumed farming in 1870. At this time he was appointed superintendent of the Monroe County Infirmary and served three years when he resigned and bought the farm n which he died. While the O.R. & W. Railway was being built he and John Stoehr Sr., as contractors, graded six miles of it. For three years he served a township trustee and for two terms as Sheriff. In 1878 he joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and in 1886 became a charter member of Gen. W. P. Richardson Post No. 609 G.A.R. and was elected as quartermaster, adjutant and served 15 years as commander.
Dr. J. T. Piggott, formerly commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic of West Virginia, who served 3 years with Mr. Sulsberger in the Civil War, and was ever his faithful friend was present and spoke in a pleasing manner of the worth of Mr. Sulsberger in war as well as in private life. He had not been here for 50 years until he left his law practice and other affairs in Parkersburg to pay his final tribute of respect.
He was fortunate in choosing a noble life companion, and they were blessed with a family of ten children, three of whom died in infancy and one son, Dr. J. J. Sulsberger, who died in 1910, thus leaving a devoted wife, two daughters and four sons, 20 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
He joined S.t Paul´s Evangelical church in 1856 and was a trustee of the same for a number of years. He attended church services and he Sunday school regularly and was superintendent of the Sunday school for many years. He leaves, besides widow, four sons and two daughters as follows: Charles C. Sulsberger, of Climbing Hill, Iowa; Dr. E. E. Sulsberger of Bellair, Ohio; Frances and Fred Sulsberger, Mrs. Minnie Briggs and Mrs. George Graham of Woodsfield.
The funeral took place Tuesday with his pastor, Rev. Joseph Reinicke in charge, the Grand Army of the Republic, American Legion and Odd Fellows participating.
The floral offerings, sermon by Rev. Reinicke, special music and ???in general were fine, marking public appreciation of along life well spent.
The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Oak Lawn cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy, August 12, 1920
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