Christopel. - Isaiah Christophel was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Feb. 24, 1852; was killed by a stroke of lightning Aug. 28, 1912; aged 60 y. 6 m. 4 d. Bro. Christophel had been in the field plowing and as a storm was approaching he started home, but before reaching the barn he was killed and 15 minutes later was found by his wife. He had been a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years and served the Salem congregation as deacon for the past 10 years. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, 3 daughters and 1 foster granddaughter, (one daughter preceded him) also 2 brothers and 1 sister. Funeral services were held Aug. 31 at the Yellow Creek Church by Bro. J. S. Hartzler, assisted by Bros. J. H. Bare and David Burkholder. Text, 1 Sam. 20:3 - last part. The funeral was largely attended.
Transcriber's note: I think the correct spelling of family name is Christophel.
Transcribed by Carl Metzler, Indiana
Gospel Herald Vol. V No. 24 September 12, 1912 pg. 383
Transcriber's note: I think the correct spelling of family name is Christophel.
Transcribed by Carl Metzler, Indiana
Gospel Herald Vol. V No. 24 September 12, 1912 pg. 383
Christopel. - Isaiah Christophel was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Feb. 24, 1852; was killed by a stroke of lightning Aug. 28, 1912; aged 60 y. 6 m. 4 d. Bro. Christophel had been in the field plowing and as a storm was approaching he started home, but before reaching the barn he was killed and 15 minutes later was found by his wife. He had been a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years and served the Salem congregation as deacon for the past 10 years. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, 3 daughters and 1 foster granddaughter, (one daughter preceded him) also 2 brothers and 1 sister. Funeral services were held Aug. 31 at the Yellow Creek Church by Bro. J. S. Hartzler, assisted by Bros. J. H. Bare and David Burkholder. Text, 1 Sam. 20:3 - last part. The funeral was largely attended.
Transcriber's note: I think the correct spelling of family name is Christophel.
Transcribed by Carl Metzler, Indiana
Gospel Herald Vol. V No. 24 September 12, 1912 pg. 383
Transcriber's note: I think the correct spelling of family name is Christophel.
Transcribed by Carl Metzler, Indiana
Gospel Herald Vol. V No. 24 September 12, 1912 pg. 383
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