Married: On the 5th inst., By Elder Samuel Huston, Mr. Michael A. Sanner, Merchant, to Miss Susan Patton, both of Somerset Borough.
--Somerset Herald, May 12, 1846
THE SOMERSET HERALD, SOMERSET, PA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1897, p. 3
Mrs. Susan P. Sanner, widow of a former prominent Somerset banker and merchant-Michael A. Sanner-passed peacefully from earth a few minutes before 10 o'clock Wednesday night, 5th inst., the fifty-second anniversary of her marriage, at the home of her son in-law Charles J. Harrison after suffering for a period of about six weeks from grippe.
Mrs. Sanner was in her 74h year and throughout her long life had been a stranger to sickness until stricken with the malady which caused her death. She was daughter of John Patton, one of two English brothers, who came to this country shortly after the dawn of the present century. James and John Patton were practical printers and book binders and were men of more than ordinary intelligence. They established a book printing office here which they conducted with marked success until 1805 when James removed to Uniontown, where be established the Genius of Liberty, a weekly newspaper. John remained in Somerset and a few years later, or about 1812- established the Somerset Whig, which he edited with signal ability up until the time of his death.
Mrs. Sanner's mother was a daughter of John Wells, famous in the early history of the county as a surveyor and teacher.
She gained her education in the public and private schools of the day and at the age of twenty-two was united in marriage with Mr. Sanner, then a rising and aggressive young business man. To them were born the following children : Margaret, wife of Charles J. Harrison, President of the Somerset County National Bank, Anna, wife of Thomas McCutchon, a prominent Pittsburg iron master; Wilson and Albert, of Somerset, and John G., of Pittsburg. A friend of Mrs. Sanner's contributes the following :
"She was one of the early converts of the church of the Disciples and of her whole Christian life it may well be said that she was indeed a true disciple of the Master. Her kind heart, gentle manner and soft voice classed her among the peace makers of whom Christ said : "They shall be called the children of God."
"It was her habit to always look upon the bright side, and where no good could be said, to speak no evil or unkind word, and thus like the sunbeam, she scattered light and gladness whenever duty called. "It was but natural that after a life's time devotion to the service of the church, that when borne down with the weight of years and finilty of body, she lay upon the bed from which she would never rise again in life, that her mind dwelt in longing desire upon the tenderness and mercy of the Christ whom she had so long worshipped and who was the rock of her faith.
"It was a beautiful vision, a glimpse of the Spirit land two days before her final going hence, when she beheld the glories of the celestial.
"Pathetically she begged to be taken now, but with resignation composed herself when the heavenly visitor told her : Not yet for two days more.
"In two days more she fell asleep in the blessed Jesus A glorious death, triumphant in the faith of Christ. leaving as a parting word to her friends and brethren the beautiful song which she requested be sung at her funeral:-
"I will sing you a song of that beautiful land, The far away home of the soul; Where no storms ever beat on the glittering strand. While the years or eternity roll."
--Somerset Herald, May 12, 1846
THE SOMERSET HERALD, SOMERSET, PA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1897, p. 3
Mrs. Susan P. Sanner, widow of a former prominent Somerset banker and merchant-Michael A. Sanner-passed peacefully from earth a few minutes before 10 o'clock Wednesday night, 5th inst., the fifty-second anniversary of her marriage, at the home of her son in-law Charles J. Harrison after suffering for a period of about six weeks from grippe.
Mrs. Sanner was in her 74h year and throughout her long life had been a stranger to sickness until stricken with the malady which caused her death. She was daughter of John Patton, one of two English brothers, who came to this country shortly after the dawn of the present century. James and John Patton were practical printers and book binders and were men of more than ordinary intelligence. They established a book printing office here which they conducted with marked success until 1805 when James removed to Uniontown, where be established the Genius of Liberty, a weekly newspaper. John remained in Somerset and a few years later, or about 1812- established the Somerset Whig, which he edited with signal ability up until the time of his death.
Mrs. Sanner's mother was a daughter of John Wells, famous in the early history of the county as a surveyor and teacher.
She gained her education in the public and private schools of the day and at the age of twenty-two was united in marriage with Mr. Sanner, then a rising and aggressive young business man. To them were born the following children : Margaret, wife of Charles J. Harrison, President of the Somerset County National Bank, Anna, wife of Thomas McCutchon, a prominent Pittsburg iron master; Wilson and Albert, of Somerset, and John G., of Pittsburg. A friend of Mrs. Sanner's contributes the following :
"She was one of the early converts of the church of the Disciples and of her whole Christian life it may well be said that she was indeed a true disciple of the Master. Her kind heart, gentle manner and soft voice classed her among the peace makers of whom Christ said : "They shall be called the children of God."
"It was her habit to always look upon the bright side, and where no good could be said, to speak no evil or unkind word, and thus like the sunbeam, she scattered light and gladness whenever duty called. "It was but natural that after a life's time devotion to the service of the church, that when borne down with the weight of years and finilty of body, she lay upon the bed from which she would never rise again in life, that her mind dwelt in longing desire upon the tenderness and mercy of the Christ whom she had so long worshipped and who was the rock of her faith.
"It was a beautiful vision, a glimpse of the Spirit land two days before her final going hence, when she beheld the glories of the celestial.
"Pathetically she begged to be taken now, but with resignation composed herself when the heavenly visitor told her : Not yet for two days more.
"In two days more she fell asleep in the blessed Jesus A glorious death, triumphant in the faith of Christ. leaving as a parting word to her friends and brethren the beautiful song which she requested be sung at her funeral:-
"I will sing you a song of that beautiful land, The far away home of the soul; Where no storms ever beat on the glittering strand. While the years or eternity roll."
Married: On the 5th inst., By Elder Samuel Huston, Mr. Michael A. Sanner, Merchant, to Miss Susan Patton, both of Somerset Borough.
--Somerset Herald, May 12, 1846
THE SOMERSET HERALD, SOMERSET, PA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1897, p. 3
Mrs. Susan P. Sanner, widow of a former prominent Somerset banker and merchant-Michael A. Sanner-passed peacefully from earth a few minutes before 10 o'clock Wednesday night, 5th inst., the fifty-second anniversary of her marriage, at the home of her son in-law Charles J. Harrison after suffering for a period of about six weeks from grippe.
Mrs. Sanner was in her 74h year and throughout her long life had been a stranger to sickness until stricken with the malady which caused her death. She was daughter of John Patton, one of two English brothers, who came to this country shortly after the dawn of the present century. James and John Patton were practical printers and book binders and were men of more than ordinary intelligence. They established a book printing office here which they conducted with marked success until 1805 when James removed to Uniontown, where be established the Genius of Liberty, a weekly newspaper. John remained in Somerset and a few years later, or about 1812- established the Somerset Whig, which he edited with signal ability up until the time of his death.
Mrs. Sanner's mother was a daughter of John Wells, famous in the early history of the county as a surveyor and teacher.
She gained her education in the public and private schools of the day and at the age of twenty-two was united in marriage with Mr. Sanner, then a rising and aggressive young business man. To them were born the following children : Margaret, wife of Charles J. Harrison, President of the Somerset County National Bank, Anna, wife of Thomas McCutchon, a prominent Pittsburg iron master; Wilson and Albert, of Somerset, and John G., of Pittsburg. A friend of Mrs. Sanner's contributes the following :
"She was one of the early converts of the church of the Disciples and of her whole Christian life it may well be said that she was indeed a true disciple of the Master. Her kind heart, gentle manner and soft voice classed her among the peace makers of whom Christ said : "They shall be called the children of God."
"It was her habit to always look upon the bright side, and where no good could be said, to speak no evil or unkind word, and thus like the sunbeam, she scattered light and gladness whenever duty called. "It was but natural that after a life's time devotion to the service of the church, that when borne down with the weight of years and finilty of body, she lay upon the bed from which she would never rise again in life, that her mind dwelt in longing desire upon the tenderness and mercy of the Christ whom she had so long worshipped and who was the rock of her faith.
"It was a beautiful vision, a glimpse of the Spirit land two days before her final going hence, when she beheld the glories of the celestial.
"Pathetically she begged to be taken now, but with resignation composed herself when the heavenly visitor told her : Not yet for two days more.
"In two days more she fell asleep in the blessed Jesus A glorious death, triumphant in the faith of Christ. leaving as a parting word to her friends and brethren the beautiful song which she requested be sung at her funeral:-
"I will sing you a song of that beautiful land, The far away home of the soul; Where no storms ever beat on the glittering strand. While the years or eternity roll."
--Somerset Herald, May 12, 1846
THE SOMERSET HERALD, SOMERSET, PA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1897, p. 3
Mrs. Susan P. Sanner, widow of a former prominent Somerset banker and merchant-Michael A. Sanner-passed peacefully from earth a few minutes before 10 o'clock Wednesday night, 5th inst., the fifty-second anniversary of her marriage, at the home of her son in-law Charles J. Harrison after suffering for a period of about six weeks from grippe.
Mrs. Sanner was in her 74h year and throughout her long life had been a stranger to sickness until stricken with the malady which caused her death. She was daughter of John Patton, one of two English brothers, who came to this country shortly after the dawn of the present century. James and John Patton were practical printers and book binders and were men of more than ordinary intelligence. They established a book printing office here which they conducted with marked success until 1805 when James removed to Uniontown, where be established the Genius of Liberty, a weekly newspaper. John remained in Somerset and a few years later, or about 1812- established the Somerset Whig, which he edited with signal ability up until the time of his death.
Mrs. Sanner's mother was a daughter of John Wells, famous in the early history of the county as a surveyor and teacher.
She gained her education in the public and private schools of the day and at the age of twenty-two was united in marriage with Mr. Sanner, then a rising and aggressive young business man. To them were born the following children : Margaret, wife of Charles J. Harrison, President of the Somerset County National Bank, Anna, wife of Thomas McCutchon, a prominent Pittsburg iron master; Wilson and Albert, of Somerset, and John G., of Pittsburg. A friend of Mrs. Sanner's contributes the following :
"She was one of the early converts of the church of the Disciples and of her whole Christian life it may well be said that she was indeed a true disciple of the Master. Her kind heart, gentle manner and soft voice classed her among the peace makers of whom Christ said : "They shall be called the children of God."
"It was her habit to always look upon the bright side, and where no good could be said, to speak no evil or unkind word, and thus like the sunbeam, she scattered light and gladness whenever duty called. "It was but natural that after a life's time devotion to the service of the church, that when borne down with the weight of years and finilty of body, she lay upon the bed from which she would never rise again in life, that her mind dwelt in longing desire upon the tenderness and mercy of the Christ whom she had so long worshipped and who was the rock of her faith.
"It was a beautiful vision, a glimpse of the Spirit land two days before her final going hence, when she beheld the glories of the celestial.
"Pathetically she begged to be taken now, but with resignation composed herself when the heavenly visitor told her : Not yet for two days more.
"In two days more she fell asleep in the blessed Jesus A glorious death, triumphant in the faith of Christ. leaving as a parting word to her friends and brethren the beautiful song which she requested be sung at her funeral:-
"I will sing you a song of that beautiful land, The far away home of the soul; Where no storms ever beat on the glittering strand. While the years or eternity roll."
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