Christophel. - Elizabeth J. Reed, daughter of Wm. S. and Christiana Reed, was born March 16, 1829, in Rockingham Co., Va. At the age of two years she came with her parents to Mahoning Co., O. In 1849 she was married to John N. Christophel, who departed this life, Oct. 24, 1901. To this union were born 10 children. Six years after their marriage Bro. and Sister Christophel emigrated to Elkhart Co., Ind., and settled on the present homestead, where they resided until death called them from time to eternity. They were among the first settlers in this locality. Mother Christophel was converted in early life, united with the Mennonite Church, and lived a consistent, devoted Christian life for the nearly sixty Years. (sic) Nine years ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis, from which she never fully recovered, and quietly fell asleep on May 29, 1908, aged 79 y. 2 m. 13 d. She is survived by three sons, three daughters, 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was buried at Yellow Creek, on June 1. Services were conducted by John F. Funk, David Burkholder and Jonas Loucks. Text, Rom. 6:23 (last clause). A large concourse of people attended the funeral. She was the mother of Pre. Jacob Christophel. Peace to her ashes.
Gospel Herald Vol. I No. 12 June 29, 1908
Gospel Herald Vol. I No. 12 June 29, 1908
Christophel. - Elizabeth J. Reed, daughter of Wm. S. and Christiana Reed, was born March 16, 1829, in Rockingham Co., Va. At the age of two years she came with her parents to Mahoning Co., O. In 1849 she was married to John N. Christophel, who departed this life, Oct. 24, 1901. To this union were born 10 children. Six years after their marriage Bro. and Sister Christophel emigrated to Elkhart Co., Ind., and settled on the present homestead, where they resided until death called them from time to eternity. They were among the first settlers in this locality. Mother Christophel was converted in early life, united with the Mennonite Church, and lived a consistent, devoted Christian life for the nearly sixty Years. (sic) Nine years ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis, from which she never fully recovered, and quietly fell asleep on May 29, 1908, aged 79 y. 2 m. 13 d. She is survived by three sons, three daughters, 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was buried at Yellow Creek, on June 1. Services were conducted by John F. Funk, David Burkholder and Jonas Loucks. Text, Rom. 6:23 (last clause). A large concourse of people attended the funeral. She was the mother of Pre. Jacob Christophel. Peace to her ashes.
Gospel Herald Vol. I No. 12 June 29, 1908
Gospel Herald Vol. I No. 12 June 29, 1908
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