BIOGRAPHY :
Hon. J. C. STINEMAN was born April 9, 184, died April 2, 1913. aged 71 y., 11 m., and 21 d.
He was a son of Jacob and Mary Croyle Stineman of Adams Township, Cambria County, Pa. Of sturdy German stock, he inherited a strong robust body and his parents possessing the qualities of high and noble characters, the son received from them the fundamentals essential to a strong character. As a farmer's boy he worked diligently, and at the same time pursued his studies with such application that at the age of 18 he became a teacher in the public schools.
In 1863, when General Lee invaded Pennsylvania, he enlisted the state militia serving two months. In 1864, he enlisted in CO. F. 198th Reg't Pa. Vols. and served to the end of the war, being present when Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse.
Upon his return home, he resumed work as a common laborer. Preferring mining, starting as a driver and moving up gradually until he became one of the great coal operators and owners of the state.
December 20. 1866, he married Ella Varner, this union being blessed with 5 sons and 3 daughters.
His rapid rise to eminence, and his unselfish love for his fellow-men soon created a demand for his services in public life. He was twice elected a member of the Lower House in the State Legislature, and four times to the State Senate, the last time in 1912, with a majority never equaled in his district. The secret of Bro. Stineman's great career lay in his beautiful and powerful Christian character. He early consecrated his heart and life to God, and in 1871, under the pastorate of Rev. J. A. Grimm he, with a number of others, organized what is now our South Fork United Evangelical congregation. The congregation always had implicit confidence in his piety and ability to and gave him it's highest honors. He was one of the trustees from the first and up to the time of his death, a class leader for years and also a Sunday School teacher at the time he was called home.
His youngest son, Wilbur, has assumed the duties as teacher of the class vacated by his death.
The charity of Bro. Stineman is well known, and was not applied to his local congregation only, or his church, but it reached out to many institutions, private and public. He was also a trustee of Albright College, which he liberally supported.
The home of our brother was exemplary, and he never quite recovered from the shock, when nearly two years ago, his devoted companion was so suddenly taken from him. They are now happy once more. Five sons and one daughter are left in sadness, but if they follow the Godly example of father and mother, will meet them again where there are no separations.
The funeral services at South Fork Church were attended by many senators, representatives, judges, and others over the county and state. Some 1,500 or more could not fit into the church. Rev. A. C. James, Chaplin of the Senate read scriptures. Rev. J. W. Domer offered prayer. The writer preached a short sermon for 2 Tim (several illegible words) Rev. (illegible) Corry followed with a few appropriate remarks. Rev. (illegible) Ware pronounced the benediction. Rev. A. C. Miller (illegible) Yoder, David Berkey, and A. E. Husted, the latter of the E. Church were also present.
The body of a devoted father, a faithful Christian, a prominent citizen, and eminent statesman, was then borne to its last resting place in the South Fork Cemetery, awaiting the final resurrection. But, the influence of his beautiful and useful life continues. May the dear Lord comfort those who mourn and bring them all unto a happy reunion in our Father's House above.
Source :Biography from church publication, April 23, 1913
Son of Jacob and Mary (Croyle) Stineman
Widower of Mary Eleanor "Ella" (Varner) Stineman
OBITUARY :
State Senator, JACOB C. STINEMAN
of Cambria county, died last Saturday. He would have been 71 years old today, April 9.
He was not only prominent in politics but was well known in coal mining and farming circles of the State.
He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Co. F, 195th Regt. Pa. Vols.
He was elected to the State Senate for four terms and was a member of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Commission having charge of the erection of the Pennsylvania memorial arch on Hancock avenue, and which remains to be completed with eight bronze statues of President Lincoln, Governor Curtin, Major Generals Meade, Reynolds. Hancock, Birney, Pleasanton and Gregg, for which the Legislature of 1911 appropriated $40,000.
When Lieutenant Governor John M. Reynolds announced his death in the Senate he stated "That he was a man beloved and respected by all. I have known him for many years, having been associated with him both personally and in a business way and I know that in his }ife he has exemplified many of the noblest qualities of manhood."
Source : The Gettysburg Compiler Newspaper - Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania - Wednesday, April 9, 1913
Hon. J. C. STINEMAN was born April 9, 184, died April 2, 1913. aged 71 y., 11 m., and 21 d.
He was a son of Jacob and Mary Croyle Stineman of Adams Township, Cambria County, Pa. Of sturdy German stock, he inherited a strong robust body and his parents possessing the qualities of high and noble characters, the son received from them the fundamentals essential to a strong character. As a farmer's boy he worked diligently, and at the same time pursued his studies with such application that at the age of 18 he became a teacher in the public schools.
In 1863, when General Lee invaded Pennsylvania, he enlisted the state militia serving two months. In 1864, he enlisted in CO. F. 198th Reg't Pa. Vols. and served to the end of the war, being present when Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse.
Upon his return home, he resumed work as a common laborer. Preferring mining, starting as a driver and moving up gradually until he became one of the great coal operators and owners of the state.
December 20. 1866, he married Ella Varner, this union being blessed with 5 sons and 3 daughters.
His rapid rise to eminence, and his unselfish love for his fellow-men soon created a demand for his services in public life. He was twice elected a member of the Lower House in the State Legislature, and four times to the State Senate, the last time in 1912, with a majority never equaled in his district. The secret of Bro. Stineman's great career lay in his beautiful and powerful Christian character. He early consecrated his heart and life to God, and in 1871, under the pastorate of Rev. J. A. Grimm he, with a number of others, organized what is now our South Fork United Evangelical congregation. The congregation always had implicit confidence in his piety and ability to and gave him it's highest honors. He was one of the trustees from the first and up to the time of his death, a class leader for years and also a Sunday School teacher at the time he was called home.
His youngest son, Wilbur, has assumed the duties as teacher of the class vacated by his death.
The charity of Bro. Stineman is well known, and was not applied to his local congregation only, or his church, but it reached out to many institutions, private and public. He was also a trustee of Albright College, which he liberally supported.
The home of our brother was exemplary, and he never quite recovered from the shock, when nearly two years ago, his devoted companion was so suddenly taken from him. They are now happy once more. Five sons and one daughter are left in sadness, but if they follow the Godly example of father and mother, will meet them again where there are no separations.
The funeral services at South Fork Church were attended by many senators, representatives, judges, and others over the county and state. Some 1,500 or more could not fit into the church. Rev. A. C. James, Chaplin of the Senate read scriptures. Rev. J. W. Domer offered prayer. The writer preached a short sermon for 2 Tim (several illegible words) Rev. (illegible) Corry followed with a few appropriate remarks. Rev. (illegible) Ware pronounced the benediction. Rev. A. C. Miller (illegible) Yoder, David Berkey, and A. E. Husted, the latter of the E. Church were also present.
The body of a devoted father, a faithful Christian, a prominent citizen, and eminent statesman, was then borne to its last resting place in the South Fork Cemetery, awaiting the final resurrection. But, the influence of his beautiful and useful life continues. May the dear Lord comfort those who mourn and bring them all unto a happy reunion in our Father's House above.
Source :Biography from church publication, April 23, 1913
Son of Jacob and Mary (Croyle) Stineman
Widower of Mary Eleanor "Ella" (Varner) Stineman
OBITUARY :
State Senator, JACOB C. STINEMAN
of Cambria county, died last Saturday. He would have been 71 years old today, April 9.
He was not only prominent in politics but was well known in coal mining and farming circles of the State.
He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Co. F, 195th Regt. Pa. Vols.
He was elected to the State Senate for four terms and was a member of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Commission having charge of the erection of the Pennsylvania memorial arch on Hancock avenue, and which remains to be completed with eight bronze statues of President Lincoln, Governor Curtin, Major Generals Meade, Reynolds. Hancock, Birney, Pleasanton and Gregg, for which the Legislature of 1911 appropriated $40,000.
When Lieutenant Governor John M. Reynolds announced his death in the Senate he stated "That he was a man beloved and respected by all. I have known him for many years, having been associated with him both personally and in a business way and I know that in his }ife he has exemplified many of the noblest qualities of manhood."
Source : The Gettysburg Compiler Newspaper - Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania - Wednesday, April 9, 1913
BIOGRAPHY :
Hon. J. C. STINEMAN was born April 9, 184, died April 2, 1913. aged 71 y., 11 m., and 21 d.
He was a son of Jacob and Mary Croyle Stineman of Adams Township, Cambria County, Pa. Of sturdy German stock, he inherited a strong robust body and his parents possessing the qualities of high and noble characters, the son received from them the fundamentals essential to a strong character. As a farmer's boy he worked diligently, and at the same time pursued his studies with such application that at the age of 18 he became a teacher in the public schools.
In 1863, when General Lee invaded Pennsylvania, he enlisted the state militia serving two months. In 1864, he enlisted in CO. F. 198th Reg't Pa. Vols. and served to the end of the war, being present when Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse.
Upon his return home, he resumed work as a common laborer. Preferring mining, starting as a driver and moving up gradually until he became one of the great coal operators and owners of the state.
December 20. 1866, he married Ella Varner, this union being blessed with 5 sons and 3 daughters.
His rapid rise to eminence, and his unselfish love for his fellow-men soon created a demand for his services in public life. He was twice elected a member of the Lower House in the State Legislature, and four times to the State Senate, the last time in 1912, with a majority never equaled in his district. The secret of Bro. Stineman's great career lay in his beautiful and powerful Christian character. He early consecrated his heart and life to God, and in 1871, under the pastorate of Rev. J. A. Grimm he, with a number of others, organized what is now our South Fork United Evangelical congregation. The congregation always had implicit confidence in his piety and ability to and gave him it's highest honors. He was one of the trustees from the first and up to the time of his death, a class leader for years and also a Sunday School teacher at the time he was called home.
His youngest son, Wilbur, has assumed the duties as teacher of the class vacated by his death.
The charity of Bro. Stineman is well known, and was not applied to his local congregation only, or his church, but it reached out to many institutions, private and public. He was also a trustee of Albright College, which he liberally supported.
The home of our brother was exemplary, and he never quite recovered from the shock, when nearly two years ago, his devoted companion was so suddenly taken from him. They are now happy once more. Five sons and one daughter are left in sadness, but if they follow the Godly example of father and mother, will meet them again where there are no separations.
The funeral services at South Fork Church were attended by many senators, representatives, judges, and others over the county and state. Some 1,500 or more could not fit into the church. Rev. A. C. James, Chaplin of the Senate read scriptures. Rev. J. W. Domer offered prayer. The writer preached a short sermon for 2 Tim (several illegible words) Rev. (illegible) Corry followed with a few appropriate remarks. Rev. (illegible) Ware pronounced the benediction. Rev. A. C. Miller (illegible) Yoder, David Berkey, and A. E. Husted, the latter of the E. Church were also present.
The body of a devoted father, a faithful Christian, a prominent citizen, and eminent statesman, was then borne to its last resting place in the South Fork Cemetery, awaiting the final resurrection. But, the influence of his beautiful and useful life continues. May the dear Lord comfort those who mourn and bring them all unto a happy reunion in our Father's House above.
Source :Biography from church publication, April 23, 1913
Son of Jacob and Mary (Croyle) Stineman
Widower of Mary Eleanor "Ella" (Varner) Stineman
OBITUARY :
State Senator, JACOB C. STINEMAN
of Cambria county, died last Saturday. He would have been 71 years old today, April 9.
He was not only prominent in politics but was well known in coal mining and farming circles of the State.
He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Co. F, 195th Regt. Pa. Vols.
He was elected to the State Senate for four terms and was a member of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Commission having charge of the erection of the Pennsylvania memorial arch on Hancock avenue, and which remains to be completed with eight bronze statues of President Lincoln, Governor Curtin, Major Generals Meade, Reynolds. Hancock, Birney, Pleasanton and Gregg, for which the Legislature of 1911 appropriated $40,000.
When Lieutenant Governor John M. Reynolds announced his death in the Senate he stated "That he was a man beloved and respected by all. I have known him for many years, having been associated with him both personally and in a business way and I know that in his }ife he has exemplified many of the noblest qualities of manhood."
Source : The Gettysburg Compiler Newspaper - Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania - Wednesday, April 9, 1913
Hon. J. C. STINEMAN was born April 9, 184, died April 2, 1913. aged 71 y., 11 m., and 21 d.
He was a son of Jacob and Mary Croyle Stineman of Adams Township, Cambria County, Pa. Of sturdy German stock, he inherited a strong robust body and his parents possessing the qualities of high and noble characters, the son received from them the fundamentals essential to a strong character. As a farmer's boy he worked diligently, and at the same time pursued his studies with such application that at the age of 18 he became a teacher in the public schools.
In 1863, when General Lee invaded Pennsylvania, he enlisted the state militia serving two months. In 1864, he enlisted in CO. F. 198th Reg't Pa. Vols. and served to the end of the war, being present when Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse.
Upon his return home, he resumed work as a common laborer. Preferring mining, starting as a driver and moving up gradually until he became one of the great coal operators and owners of the state.
December 20. 1866, he married Ella Varner, this union being blessed with 5 sons and 3 daughters.
His rapid rise to eminence, and his unselfish love for his fellow-men soon created a demand for his services in public life. He was twice elected a member of the Lower House in the State Legislature, and four times to the State Senate, the last time in 1912, with a majority never equaled in his district. The secret of Bro. Stineman's great career lay in his beautiful and powerful Christian character. He early consecrated his heart and life to God, and in 1871, under the pastorate of Rev. J. A. Grimm he, with a number of others, organized what is now our South Fork United Evangelical congregation. The congregation always had implicit confidence in his piety and ability to and gave him it's highest honors. He was one of the trustees from the first and up to the time of his death, a class leader for years and also a Sunday School teacher at the time he was called home.
His youngest son, Wilbur, has assumed the duties as teacher of the class vacated by his death.
The charity of Bro. Stineman is well known, and was not applied to his local congregation only, or his church, but it reached out to many institutions, private and public. He was also a trustee of Albright College, which he liberally supported.
The home of our brother was exemplary, and he never quite recovered from the shock, when nearly two years ago, his devoted companion was so suddenly taken from him. They are now happy once more. Five sons and one daughter are left in sadness, but if they follow the Godly example of father and mother, will meet them again where there are no separations.
The funeral services at South Fork Church were attended by many senators, representatives, judges, and others over the county and state. Some 1,500 or more could not fit into the church. Rev. A. C. James, Chaplin of the Senate read scriptures. Rev. J. W. Domer offered prayer. The writer preached a short sermon for 2 Tim (several illegible words) Rev. (illegible) Corry followed with a few appropriate remarks. Rev. (illegible) Ware pronounced the benediction. Rev. A. C. Miller (illegible) Yoder, David Berkey, and A. E. Husted, the latter of the E. Church were also present.
The body of a devoted father, a faithful Christian, a prominent citizen, and eminent statesman, was then borne to its last resting place in the South Fork Cemetery, awaiting the final resurrection. But, the influence of his beautiful and useful life continues. May the dear Lord comfort those who mourn and bring them all unto a happy reunion in our Father's House above.
Source :Biography from church publication, April 23, 1913
Son of Jacob and Mary (Croyle) Stineman
Widower of Mary Eleanor "Ella" (Varner) Stineman
OBITUARY :
State Senator, JACOB C. STINEMAN
of Cambria county, died last Saturday. He would have been 71 years old today, April 9.
He was not only prominent in politics but was well known in coal mining and farming circles of the State.
He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Co. F, 195th Regt. Pa. Vols.
He was elected to the State Senate for four terms and was a member of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Commission having charge of the erection of the Pennsylvania memorial arch on Hancock avenue, and which remains to be completed with eight bronze statues of President Lincoln, Governor Curtin, Major Generals Meade, Reynolds. Hancock, Birney, Pleasanton and Gregg, for which the Legislature of 1911 appropriated $40,000.
When Lieutenant Governor John M. Reynolds announced his death in the Senate he stated "That he was a man beloved and respected by all. I have known him for many years, having been associated with him both personally and in a business way and I know that in his }ife he has exemplified many of the noblest qualities of manhood."
Source : The Gettysburg Compiler Newspaper - Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania - Wednesday, April 9, 1913
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