Jacob Earon was born in Pennsylvania Oct. 31, 1815 to Christian Earon and Mary Catharine Smith.
Jacob died on April 28, 1901 at Clinton County, PA.
The Clinton Republican, Lock Haven, PA, Wed., May 3, 1901.
Death of An Aged Citizen.
Jacob Earon of Rosecrans Dies Sunday Night of Old Age.
Jacob Earon, an aged citizen of Clinton county, died Sunday night at his home near Rosecrans after an illness of several weeks of diseases incident of old age. He was aged 85 years and 6 months and is survived by his wife, and four children, Henry, of Cedar Run, John of near Rosecrans, Mrs. Emanuel Dress, of the same place, and Mrs. William Shearer of Beech Creek. One brother, Mr. John Earon of this city, also survives.
Mr. Earon was born October 31, 1815. He was married in 1843 to Miss Elizabeth Shaffer and had lived near Rosecrans ever since his marriage. He was a member of the Evangelical church for nearly fifty years. He was a good citizen and an upright, honest man who was esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral will be held this Wednesday forenoon at 10 o’clock from the house; interment in the cemetery near Rosecrans.
Mount Pleasant Cemetery History:
On 29 May 1868, Philip Wirth and his wife deeded ½ acre of land at present-day Rosecrans to Philip Wirth and Daniel Bechtol, trustees of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and JACOB EARON and Henry Brown, trustees of the Evangelical Association Church. The cemetery began on this half-acre lot, and a joint church edifice was constructed there in 1868.
Commemorative and Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, 1898, J. H. Beers, p. 613.
John Earon, now living in Lock Haven, is a man whose sound common sense and vigorous, able management of his affairs have been important factors in his success, and with his undoubted integrity of character, have given him an honorable position among his fellow men. His entire life has been passed in Clinton County, his birth occurring in Colebrook Township, May 15 1824.
His father, Christian Earon was born in Germany, March 3, 1781 and for four years in early life, was a sailor on the high seas, during which time he sailed all over the world. In that capacity he came to the United States when about twenty-five years of age, and after landing in New York, decided to remain in this country, where for some time he was employed as a peddler. While traveling through central Pennsylvania, he met and married Miss Mary Catherine Smith, who was born June 23, 1792, a daughter of Adam Smith. After his marriage Mr. Earon located on the river above Lock Haven, where he engaged in farming until his death which occurred September 29, 1868 when he was over eighty-seven years of age. His wife died January 8, 1858 at the age of sixty-five, and both were buried near Flemington in Clinton County. He was at one time a Republican, but during the greater part of his life supported the Democracy, and served his fellow citizens as overseer of the poor. He was honored and respected by all who knew him. In his family were the following children who reached adult age: JACOB, a resident of Sugar Valley Mountain; Christian, who for several years lived in the same place, but now makes his home with his children; John, of this review; Adam of Pine Creek Township, Clinton County and Henry S. who died in Colebrook Township Clinton County. The education of our subject was obtained under great difficulties but if his opportunities had been equal to his ability to learn, he would have become one of the best informed men in this section of the state. He attended the subscription school, but to reach the school house he was obliged to cross the west branch of the Susquehanna River, which at times could not be crossed while attending school during the winter. The remainder of the year was spent in assisting his father in the cultivation of the home farm until eighteen years of age, when he began to work in the woods, at first driving a team. For a quarter of a century he continued to engage in lumbering and endured such hardships as only a man of a remarkably strong constitution could stand. He became familiar with all branches of the lumber business, and was one of the best judges as to the amount of lumber in a raft. On December 9, 1849 Mr. Earon was married to Miss Eve Catherine Myers, who was born in Baden Germany on December 31, 1828 but when only a year old was brought to America by her parents, Christian and Eve Catherine (Ziegler) Myers, who located in the German settlement in Clinton County. Her school privileges were limited to two months attendance at the public schools. Mr. Earon began housekeeping on a farm of 150 acres which he had previously bought at a sheriff’s sale for $600 . The improvements upon the place consisted of an old log cabin and a very poor set of outbuildings, while their household goods consisted of only the absolute necessities, as they were in very limited circumstances starting out in life. During the severe winters while Mr. Earon was at work in the woods, his wife was forced to attend to the labors of the farm, besides taking care of several children and attending to the housework. She proved a most faithful helpmeet to her husband on those early days of suffering and privations. When their means permitted, a more comfortable residence was erected, together with good outbuildings and Mr. Earon continued the cultivation and improvement of the farm until the spring of 1888, when he sold his stock and implements and removed to Lock Haven to establish his youngest son, William M. in business there. On the son’s death, December 11 1889, he and his wife broke up housekeeping and went to live with another son, Adam C. in Beech Creek Township, Clinton County remaining with him until the spring of 1897, when they again came to Lock Haven where they now make their home, surrounded by all the comforts and many of the luxuries of life which have been obtained by years of honest toil, perseverance and economy. To Mr. and Mrs. John Earon were born the following children: Mary J., wife of Christian Myers, of Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County; Sarah C., wife of Adam Dickey of the same township; Susan E., wife of Frederick Muthler of Beech Creek Township; Adam C., of that township; Amanda M. who died in infancy; Emma I., wife of W. H. Salmon of Bald Eagle Township; Anna, now Mrs. George Wait of Lock Haven; William M., who died in that City, December 11, 1889; Barbara E., wife of W.H. Potter of Unionville Pennsylvania. The family were reared to habits of industry and thrift, the eldest daughters often assisting in the harvest fields and they now occupy honorable and useful positions in life. In July 1870, while repairing his barn, our subject fell about seven feet and sustained injuries from which has never recovered. His political support has always been given to the Democratic party and he has served in several township offices of honor and trust, being tax collector, assessor auditor and treasurer. At one time he held membership in the Grange. He and his wife are both connected with the Laurel Run Methodist Episcopal Church, although they have achieved a comfortable competence through their own unaided efforts, they take far greater satisfaction in the fact that they have reared a family of which they can be justly proud, its members being numbered among the prosperous and most highly-respected citizens of Clinton County.
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Jacob died on April 28, 1901 at Clinton County, PA.
The Clinton Republican, Lock Haven, PA, Wed., May 3, 1901.
Death of An Aged Citizen.
Jacob Earon of Rosecrans Dies Sunday Night of Old Age.
Jacob Earon, an aged citizen of Clinton county, died Sunday night at his home near Rosecrans after an illness of several weeks of diseases incident of old age. He was aged 85 years and 6 months and is survived by his wife, and four children, Henry, of Cedar Run, John of near Rosecrans, Mrs. Emanuel Dress, of the same place, and Mrs. William Shearer of Beech Creek. One brother, Mr. John Earon of this city, also survives.
Mr. Earon was born October 31, 1815. He was married in 1843 to Miss Elizabeth Shaffer and had lived near Rosecrans ever since his marriage. He was a member of the Evangelical church for nearly fifty years. He was a good citizen and an upright, honest man who was esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral will be held this Wednesday forenoon at 10 o’clock from the house; interment in the cemetery near Rosecrans.
Mount Pleasant Cemetery History:
On 29 May 1868, Philip Wirth and his wife deeded ½ acre of land at present-day Rosecrans to Philip Wirth and Daniel Bechtol, trustees of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and JACOB EARON and Henry Brown, trustees of the Evangelical Association Church. The cemetery began on this half-acre lot, and a joint church edifice was constructed there in 1868.
Commemorative and Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, 1898, J. H. Beers, p. 613.
John Earon, now living in Lock Haven, is a man whose sound common sense and vigorous, able management of his affairs have been important factors in his success, and with his undoubted integrity of character, have given him an honorable position among his fellow men. His entire life has been passed in Clinton County, his birth occurring in Colebrook Township, May 15 1824.
His father, Christian Earon was born in Germany, March 3, 1781 and for four years in early life, was a sailor on the high seas, during which time he sailed all over the world. In that capacity he came to the United States when about twenty-five years of age, and after landing in New York, decided to remain in this country, where for some time he was employed as a peddler. While traveling through central Pennsylvania, he met and married Miss Mary Catherine Smith, who was born June 23, 1792, a daughter of Adam Smith. After his marriage Mr. Earon located on the river above Lock Haven, where he engaged in farming until his death which occurred September 29, 1868 when he was over eighty-seven years of age. His wife died January 8, 1858 at the age of sixty-five, and both were buried near Flemington in Clinton County. He was at one time a Republican, but during the greater part of his life supported the Democracy, and served his fellow citizens as overseer of the poor. He was honored and respected by all who knew him. In his family were the following children who reached adult age: JACOB, a resident of Sugar Valley Mountain; Christian, who for several years lived in the same place, but now makes his home with his children; John, of this review; Adam of Pine Creek Township, Clinton County and Henry S. who died in Colebrook Township Clinton County. The education of our subject was obtained under great difficulties but if his opportunities had been equal to his ability to learn, he would have become one of the best informed men in this section of the state. He attended the subscription school, but to reach the school house he was obliged to cross the west branch of the Susquehanna River, which at times could not be crossed while attending school during the winter. The remainder of the year was spent in assisting his father in the cultivation of the home farm until eighteen years of age, when he began to work in the woods, at first driving a team. For a quarter of a century he continued to engage in lumbering and endured such hardships as only a man of a remarkably strong constitution could stand. He became familiar with all branches of the lumber business, and was one of the best judges as to the amount of lumber in a raft. On December 9, 1849 Mr. Earon was married to Miss Eve Catherine Myers, who was born in Baden Germany on December 31, 1828 but when only a year old was brought to America by her parents, Christian and Eve Catherine (Ziegler) Myers, who located in the German settlement in Clinton County. Her school privileges were limited to two months attendance at the public schools. Mr. Earon began housekeeping on a farm of 150 acres which he had previously bought at a sheriff’s sale for $600 . The improvements upon the place consisted of an old log cabin and a very poor set of outbuildings, while their household goods consisted of only the absolute necessities, as they were in very limited circumstances starting out in life. During the severe winters while Mr. Earon was at work in the woods, his wife was forced to attend to the labors of the farm, besides taking care of several children and attending to the housework. She proved a most faithful helpmeet to her husband on those early days of suffering and privations. When their means permitted, a more comfortable residence was erected, together with good outbuildings and Mr. Earon continued the cultivation and improvement of the farm until the spring of 1888, when he sold his stock and implements and removed to Lock Haven to establish his youngest son, William M. in business there. On the son’s death, December 11 1889, he and his wife broke up housekeeping and went to live with another son, Adam C. in Beech Creek Township, Clinton County remaining with him until the spring of 1897, when they again came to Lock Haven where they now make their home, surrounded by all the comforts and many of the luxuries of life which have been obtained by years of honest toil, perseverance and economy. To Mr. and Mrs. John Earon were born the following children: Mary J., wife of Christian Myers, of Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County; Sarah C., wife of Adam Dickey of the same township; Susan E., wife of Frederick Muthler of Beech Creek Township; Adam C., of that township; Amanda M. who died in infancy; Emma I., wife of W. H. Salmon of Bald Eagle Township; Anna, now Mrs. George Wait of Lock Haven; William M., who died in that City, December 11, 1889; Barbara E., wife of W.H. Potter of Unionville Pennsylvania. The family were reared to habits of industry and thrift, the eldest daughters often assisting in the harvest fields and they now occupy honorable and useful positions in life. In July 1870, while repairing his barn, our subject fell about seven feet and sustained injuries from which has never recovered. His political support has always been given to the Democratic party and he has served in several township offices of honor and trust, being tax collector, assessor auditor and treasurer. At one time he held membership in the Grange. He and his wife are both connected with the Laurel Run Methodist Episcopal Church, although they have achieved a comfortable competence through their own unaided efforts, they take far greater satisfaction in the fact that they have reared a family of which they can be justly proud, its members being numbered among the prosperous and most highly-respected citizens of Clinton County.
(Few more paragraphs about John Earon)
Jacob Earon was born in Pennsylvania Oct. 31, 1815 to Christian Earon and Mary Catharine Smith.
Jacob died on April 28, 1901 at Clinton County, PA.
The Clinton Republican, Lock Haven, PA, Wed., May 3, 1901.
Death of An Aged Citizen.
Jacob Earon of Rosecrans Dies Sunday Night of Old Age.
Jacob Earon, an aged citizen of Clinton county, died Sunday night at his home near Rosecrans after an illness of several weeks of diseases incident of old age. He was aged 85 years and 6 months and is survived by his wife, and four children, Henry, of Cedar Run, John of near Rosecrans, Mrs. Emanuel Dress, of the same place, and Mrs. William Shearer of Beech Creek. One brother, Mr. John Earon of this city, also survives.
Mr. Earon was born October 31, 1815. He was married in 1843 to Miss Elizabeth Shaffer and had lived near Rosecrans ever since his marriage. He was a member of the Evangelical church for nearly fifty years. He was a good citizen and an upright, honest man who was esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral will be held this Wednesday forenoon at 10 o’clock from the house; interment in the cemetery near Rosecrans.
Mount Pleasant Cemetery History:
On 29 May 1868, Philip Wirth and his wife deeded ½ acre of land at present-day Rosecrans to Philip Wirth and Daniel Bechtol, trustees of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and JACOB EARON and Henry Brown, trustees of the Evangelical Association Church. The cemetery began on this half-acre lot, and a joint church edifice was constructed there in 1868.
Commemorative and Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, 1898, J. H. Beers, p. 613.
John Earon, now living in Lock Haven, is a man whose sound common sense and vigorous, able management of his affairs have been important factors in his success, and with his undoubted integrity of character, have given him an honorable position among his fellow men. His entire life has been passed in Clinton County, his birth occurring in Colebrook Township, May 15 1824.
His father, Christian Earon was born in Germany, March 3, 1781 and for four years in early life, was a sailor on the high seas, during which time he sailed all over the world. In that capacity he came to the United States when about twenty-five years of age, and after landing in New York, decided to remain in this country, where for some time he was employed as a peddler. While traveling through central Pennsylvania, he met and married Miss Mary Catherine Smith, who was born June 23, 1792, a daughter of Adam Smith. After his marriage Mr. Earon located on the river above Lock Haven, where he engaged in farming until his death which occurred September 29, 1868 when he was over eighty-seven years of age. His wife died January 8, 1858 at the age of sixty-five, and both were buried near Flemington in Clinton County. He was at one time a Republican, but during the greater part of his life supported the Democracy, and served his fellow citizens as overseer of the poor. He was honored and respected by all who knew him. In his family were the following children who reached adult age: JACOB, a resident of Sugar Valley Mountain; Christian, who for several years lived in the same place, but now makes his home with his children; John, of this review; Adam of Pine Creek Township, Clinton County and Henry S. who died in Colebrook Township Clinton County. The education of our subject was obtained under great difficulties but if his opportunities had been equal to his ability to learn, he would have become one of the best informed men in this section of the state. He attended the subscription school, but to reach the school house he was obliged to cross the west branch of the Susquehanna River, which at times could not be crossed while attending school during the winter. The remainder of the year was spent in assisting his father in the cultivation of the home farm until eighteen years of age, when he began to work in the woods, at first driving a team. For a quarter of a century he continued to engage in lumbering and endured such hardships as only a man of a remarkably strong constitution could stand. He became familiar with all branches of the lumber business, and was one of the best judges as to the amount of lumber in a raft. On December 9, 1849 Mr. Earon was married to Miss Eve Catherine Myers, who was born in Baden Germany on December 31, 1828 but when only a year old was brought to America by her parents, Christian and Eve Catherine (Ziegler) Myers, who located in the German settlement in Clinton County. Her school privileges were limited to two months attendance at the public schools. Mr. Earon began housekeeping on a farm of 150 acres which he had previously bought at a sheriff’s sale for $600 . The improvements upon the place consisted of an old log cabin and a very poor set of outbuildings, while their household goods consisted of only the absolute necessities, as they were in very limited circumstances starting out in life. During the severe winters while Mr. Earon was at work in the woods, his wife was forced to attend to the labors of the farm, besides taking care of several children and attending to the housework. She proved a most faithful helpmeet to her husband on those early days of suffering and privations. When their means permitted, a more comfortable residence was erected, together with good outbuildings and Mr. Earon continued the cultivation and improvement of the farm until the spring of 1888, when he sold his stock and implements and removed to Lock Haven to establish his youngest son, William M. in business there. On the son’s death, December 11 1889, he and his wife broke up housekeeping and went to live with another son, Adam C. in Beech Creek Township, Clinton County remaining with him until the spring of 1897, when they again came to Lock Haven where they now make their home, surrounded by all the comforts and many of the luxuries of life which have been obtained by years of honest toil, perseverance and economy. To Mr. and Mrs. John Earon were born the following children: Mary J., wife of Christian Myers, of Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County; Sarah C., wife of Adam Dickey of the same township; Susan E., wife of Frederick Muthler of Beech Creek Township; Adam C., of that township; Amanda M. who died in infancy; Emma I., wife of W. H. Salmon of Bald Eagle Township; Anna, now Mrs. George Wait of Lock Haven; William M., who died in that City, December 11, 1889; Barbara E., wife of W.H. Potter of Unionville Pennsylvania. The family were reared to habits of industry and thrift, the eldest daughters often assisting in the harvest fields and they now occupy honorable and useful positions in life. In July 1870, while repairing his barn, our subject fell about seven feet and sustained injuries from which has never recovered. His political support has always been given to the Democratic party and he has served in several township offices of honor and trust, being tax collector, assessor auditor and treasurer. At one time he held membership in the Grange. He and his wife are both connected with the Laurel Run Methodist Episcopal Church, although they have achieved a comfortable competence through their own unaided efforts, they take far greater satisfaction in the fact that they have reared a family of which they can be justly proud, its members being numbered among the prosperous and most highly-respected citizens of Clinton County.
(Few more paragraphs about John Earon)
Jacob died on April 28, 1901 at Clinton County, PA.
The Clinton Republican, Lock Haven, PA, Wed., May 3, 1901.
Death of An Aged Citizen.
Jacob Earon of Rosecrans Dies Sunday Night of Old Age.
Jacob Earon, an aged citizen of Clinton county, died Sunday night at his home near Rosecrans after an illness of several weeks of diseases incident of old age. He was aged 85 years and 6 months and is survived by his wife, and four children, Henry, of Cedar Run, John of near Rosecrans, Mrs. Emanuel Dress, of the same place, and Mrs. William Shearer of Beech Creek. One brother, Mr. John Earon of this city, also survives.
Mr. Earon was born October 31, 1815. He was married in 1843 to Miss Elizabeth Shaffer and had lived near Rosecrans ever since his marriage. He was a member of the Evangelical church for nearly fifty years. He was a good citizen and an upright, honest man who was esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral will be held this Wednesday forenoon at 10 o’clock from the house; interment in the cemetery near Rosecrans.
Mount Pleasant Cemetery History:
On 29 May 1868, Philip Wirth and his wife deeded ½ acre of land at present-day Rosecrans to Philip Wirth and Daniel Bechtol, trustees of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and JACOB EARON and Henry Brown, trustees of the Evangelical Association Church. The cemetery began on this half-acre lot, and a joint church edifice was constructed there in 1868.
Commemorative and Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, 1898, J. H. Beers, p. 613.
John Earon, now living in Lock Haven, is a man whose sound common sense and vigorous, able management of his affairs have been important factors in his success, and with his undoubted integrity of character, have given him an honorable position among his fellow men. His entire life has been passed in Clinton County, his birth occurring in Colebrook Township, May 15 1824.
His father, Christian Earon was born in Germany, March 3, 1781 and for four years in early life, was a sailor on the high seas, during which time he sailed all over the world. In that capacity he came to the United States when about twenty-five years of age, and after landing in New York, decided to remain in this country, where for some time he was employed as a peddler. While traveling through central Pennsylvania, he met and married Miss Mary Catherine Smith, who was born June 23, 1792, a daughter of Adam Smith. After his marriage Mr. Earon located on the river above Lock Haven, where he engaged in farming until his death which occurred September 29, 1868 when he was over eighty-seven years of age. His wife died January 8, 1858 at the age of sixty-five, and both were buried near Flemington in Clinton County. He was at one time a Republican, but during the greater part of his life supported the Democracy, and served his fellow citizens as overseer of the poor. He was honored and respected by all who knew him. In his family were the following children who reached adult age: JACOB, a resident of Sugar Valley Mountain; Christian, who for several years lived in the same place, but now makes his home with his children; John, of this review; Adam of Pine Creek Township, Clinton County and Henry S. who died in Colebrook Township Clinton County. The education of our subject was obtained under great difficulties but if his opportunities had been equal to his ability to learn, he would have become one of the best informed men in this section of the state. He attended the subscription school, but to reach the school house he was obliged to cross the west branch of the Susquehanna River, which at times could not be crossed while attending school during the winter. The remainder of the year was spent in assisting his father in the cultivation of the home farm until eighteen years of age, when he began to work in the woods, at first driving a team. For a quarter of a century he continued to engage in lumbering and endured such hardships as only a man of a remarkably strong constitution could stand. He became familiar with all branches of the lumber business, and was one of the best judges as to the amount of lumber in a raft. On December 9, 1849 Mr. Earon was married to Miss Eve Catherine Myers, who was born in Baden Germany on December 31, 1828 but when only a year old was brought to America by her parents, Christian and Eve Catherine (Ziegler) Myers, who located in the German settlement in Clinton County. Her school privileges were limited to two months attendance at the public schools. Mr. Earon began housekeeping on a farm of 150 acres which he had previously bought at a sheriff’s sale for $600 . The improvements upon the place consisted of an old log cabin and a very poor set of outbuildings, while their household goods consisted of only the absolute necessities, as they were in very limited circumstances starting out in life. During the severe winters while Mr. Earon was at work in the woods, his wife was forced to attend to the labors of the farm, besides taking care of several children and attending to the housework. She proved a most faithful helpmeet to her husband on those early days of suffering and privations. When their means permitted, a more comfortable residence was erected, together with good outbuildings and Mr. Earon continued the cultivation and improvement of the farm until the spring of 1888, when he sold his stock and implements and removed to Lock Haven to establish his youngest son, William M. in business there. On the son’s death, December 11 1889, he and his wife broke up housekeeping and went to live with another son, Adam C. in Beech Creek Township, Clinton County remaining with him until the spring of 1897, when they again came to Lock Haven where they now make their home, surrounded by all the comforts and many of the luxuries of life which have been obtained by years of honest toil, perseverance and economy. To Mr. and Mrs. John Earon were born the following children: Mary J., wife of Christian Myers, of Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County; Sarah C., wife of Adam Dickey of the same township; Susan E., wife of Frederick Muthler of Beech Creek Township; Adam C., of that township; Amanda M. who died in infancy; Emma I., wife of W. H. Salmon of Bald Eagle Township; Anna, now Mrs. George Wait of Lock Haven; William M., who died in that City, December 11, 1889; Barbara E., wife of W.H. Potter of Unionville Pennsylvania. The family were reared to habits of industry and thrift, the eldest daughters often assisting in the harvest fields and they now occupy honorable and useful positions in life. In July 1870, while repairing his barn, our subject fell about seven feet and sustained injuries from which has never recovered. His political support has always been given to the Democratic party and he has served in several township offices of honor and trust, being tax collector, assessor auditor and treasurer. At one time he held membership in the Grange. He and his wife are both connected with the Laurel Run Methodist Episcopal Church, although they have achieved a comfortable competence through their own unaided efforts, they take far greater satisfaction in the fact that they have reared a family of which they can be justly proud, its members being numbered among the prosperous and most highly-respected citizens of Clinton County.
(Few more paragraphs about John Earon)
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