Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Saturday, April 19, 1913
Joseph Schaaf Called by Death
Joseph SCHAAF, one of the oldest residents in Fulton county, died Saturday night, age 90 years. Mr. Schaaf has been feeble for some time and his death was due to complications of old age.
Deceased was well known in this county, as he was considered the best CARPET WEAVER in this section of the state. At his home on the Michigan road, one-half mile north of Rochester, he, until a few years ago, operated a weaving shop and work was brought to him from all over the county. Mr. Schaaf learned his trade in Germany, where he was adept in the weaving of linens and other cloths.
Mr. Schaaf came to this country when he was 35 years of age and located in Peru, and where he remained for several years. He then moved to Rochester. He was born in Germany, April 2, 1823. In 1855 he came to America, where he was married to Miss Mary NEWHOUSE. His wife died about 33 years ago. Eight children were born to them, seven of whom are living. They are: Mrs. H. C. COPLEN, of Charleston, Ill.; Charles SCHAAF, of Lima, Ohio, Mrs. Ben FLORY, of Lima, Ohio; Mark SCHAAF, new state forester of Michigan; Mrs. Ben LOWE, of Brooks, lInd.; George SCHAAF and John SCHAAF, of Rochester.
Mr. Schaaf has one brother living, in Missouri, and word was received from there recently that he was very ill and not expecvted to live many days. He is three years younger than the deceased. Mr. Schaaf was one of ten children, all but three having died in infancy.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon. All persons who desire to view the remains may do so at any time.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obits/Biogs - 1913
by Wendell C. Tombaugh
Saturday, April 19, 1913
Joseph Schaaf Called by Death
Joseph SCHAAF, one of the oldest residents in Fulton county, died Saturday night, age 90 years. Mr. Schaaf has been feeble for some time and his death was due to complications of old age.
Deceased was well known in this county, as he was considered the best CARPET WEAVER in this section of the state. At his home on the Michigan road, one-half mile north of Rochester, he, until a few years ago, operated a weaving shop and work was brought to him from all over the county. Mr. Schaaf learned his trade in Germany, where he was adept in the weaving of linens and other cloths.
Mr. Schaaf came to this country when he was 35 years of age and located in Peru, and where he remained for several years. He then moved to Rochester. He was born in Germany, April 2, 1823. In 1855 he came to America, where he was married to Miss Mary NEWHOUSE. His wife died about 33 years ago. Eight children were born to them, seven of whom are living. They are: Mrs. H. C. COPLEN, of Charleston, Ill.; Charles SCHAAF, of Lima, Ohio, Mrs. Ben FLORY, of Lima, Ohio; Mark SCHAAF, new state forester of Michigan; Mrs. Ben LOWE, of Brooks, lInd.; George SCHAAF and John SCHAAF, of Rochester.
Mr. Schaaf has one brother living, in Missouri, and word was received from there recently that he was very ill and not expecvted to live many days. He is three years younger than the deceased. Mr. Schaaf was one of ten children, all but three having died in infancy.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon. All persons who desire to view the remains may do so at any time.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obits/Biogs - 1913
by Wendell C. Tombaugh
Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Saturday, April 19, 1913
Joseph Schaaf Called by Death
Joseph SCHAAF, one of the oldest residents in Fulton county, died Saturday night, age 90 years. Mr. Schaaf has been feeble for some time and his death was due to complications of old age.
Deceased was well known in this county, as he was considered the best CARPET WEAVER in this section of the state. At his home on the Michigan road, one-half mile north of Rochester, he, until a few years ago, operated a weaving shop and work was brought to him from all over the county. Mr. Schaaf learned his trade in Germany, where he was adept in the weaving of linens and other cloths.
Mr. Schaaf came to this country when he was 35 years of age and located in Peru, and where he remained for several years. He then moved to Rochester. He was born in Germany, April 2, 1823. In 1855 he came to America, where he was married to Miss Mary NEWHOUSE. His wife died about 33 years ago. Eight children were born to them, seven of whom are living. They are: Mrs. H. C. COPLEN, of Charleston, Ill.; Charles SCHAAF, of Lima, Ohio, Mrs. Ben FLORY, of Lima, Ohio; Mark SCHAAF, new state forester of Michigan; Mrs. Ben LOWE, of Brooks, lInd.; George SCHAAF and John SCHAAF, of Rochester.
Mr. Schaaf has one brother living, in Missouri, and word was received from there recently that he was very ill and not expecvted to live many days. He is three years younger than the deceased. Mr. Schaaf was one of ten children, all but three having died in infancy.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon. All persons who desire to view the remains may do so at any time.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obits/Biogs - 1913
by Wendell C. Tombaugh
Saturday, April 19, 1913
Joseph Schaaf Called by Death
Joseph SCHAAF, one of the oldest residents in Fulton county, died Saturday night, age 90 years. Mr. Schaaf has been feeble for some time and his death was due to complications of old age.
Deceased was well known in this county, as he was considered the best CARPET WEAVER in this section of the state. At his home on the Michigan road, one-half mile north of Rochester, he, until a few years ago, operated a weaving shop and work was brought to him from all over the county. Mr. Schaaf learned his trade in Germany, where he was adept in the weaving of linens and other cloths.
Mr. Schaaf came to this country when he was 35 years of age and located in Peru, and where he remained for several years. He then moved to Rochester. He was born in Germany, April 2, 1823. In 1855 he came to America, where he was married to Miss Mary NEWHOUSE. His wife died about 33 years ago. Eight children were born to them, seven of whom are living. They are: Mrs. H. C. COPLEN, of Charleston, Ill.; Charles SCHAAF, of Lima, Ohio, Mrs. Ben FLORY, of Lima, Ohio; Mark SCHAAF, new state forester of Michigan; Mrs. Ben LOWE, of Brooks, lInd.; George SCHAAF and John SCHAAF, of Rochester.
Mr. Schaaf has one brother living, in Missouri, and word was received from there recently that he was very ill and not expecvted to live many days. He is three years younger than the deceased. Mr. Schaaf was one of ten children, all but three having died in infancy.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon. All persons who desire to view the remains may do so at any time.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obits/Biogs - 1913
by Wendell C. Tombaugh
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