52 years, 3 months, 25 days
Note: For notes regarding Philip's death, see the bio on the page of his son, Jesse Koontz.
Excerpt of a letter from Philip Koontz to his brother, John Koontz
"September 24, 1838, Parke County, Indiana
It pleased the Almighty God, to take out of this world my beloved wife Rebecca, and to leave me without a companion & six motherless children. She was taken with a violent remitting fever and died on the 13th day, while all Medical aid was of no affect there has been more sickness within two months than has been since this country has been settled, put together...myself and my children are all well at present hoping these lines will find you and yours enjoying the same. My present situation is truly luck; that I cannot see how to get along & but I trust in the Lord, knowing that he is able to prepare a way for us and no more at present but remain your affectionate brother until death.
Philip Koontz"
Excerpts of a letter from Philip Koontz to his brothers:
"January 30, 1845, Parke County, Indiana
Dear brothers I do not want you to think that I care nothing about you and do not want to come for I tell you it is altogether a mistake for I would like to see you all once more this side of the grave if it could be so and it may be possible that I shall get to see you all once more before this life shall end.
One reason for me not coming is this, I always have so much bad luck in my family and for fear that you do not receive the other letter that I sent I will mention a few things. I had very bad luck last March. My older daughter, Elizabeth, died on the 29 day of March after an illness of only several days. I had a very severe spell myself about the same time but I was providentially spared and now enjoy my health about as usual and my children do not want for me to go for fear that accident might occur while on the way.
Philip Koontz"
Note: For notes regarding Philip's death, see the bio on the page of his son, Jesse Koontz.
Excerpt of a letter from Philip Koontz to his brother, John Koontz
"September 24, 1838, Parke County, Indiana
It pleased the Almighty God, to take out of this world my beloved wife Rebecca, and to leave me without a companion & six motherless children. She was taken with a violent remitting fever and died on the 13th day, while all Medical aid was of no affect there has been more sickness within two months than has been since this country has been settled, put together...myself and my children are all well at present hoping these lines will find you and yours enjoying the same. My present situation is truly luck; that I cannot see how to get along & but I trust in the Lord, knowing that he is able to prepare a way for us and no more at present but remain your affectionate brother until death.
Philip Koontz"
Excerpts of a letter from Philip Koontz to his brothers:
"January 30, 1845, Parke County, Indiana
Dear brothers I do not want you to think that I care nothing about you and do not want to come for I tell you it is altogether a mistake for I would like to see you all once more this side of the grave if it could be so and it may be possible that I shall get to see you all once more before this life shall end.
One reason for me not coming is this, I always have so much bad luck in my family and for fear that you do not receive the other letter that I sent I will mention a few things. I had very bad luck last March. My older daughter, Elizabeth, died on the 29 day of March after an illness of only several days. I had a very severe spell myself about the same time but I was providentially spared and now enjoy my health about as usual and my children do not want for me to go for fear that accident might occur while on the way.
Philip Koontz"
52 years, 3 months, 25 days
Note: For notes regarding Philip's death, see the bio on the page of his son, Jesse Koontz.
Excerpt of a letter from Philip Koontz to his brother, John Koontz
"September 24, 1838, Parke County, Indiana
It pleased the Almighty God, to take out of this world my beloved wife Rebecca, and to leave me without a companion & six motherless children. She was taken with a violent remitting fever and died on the 13th day, while all Medical aid was of no affect there has been more sickness within two months than has been since this country has been settled, put together...myself and my children are all well at present hoping these lines will find you and yours enjoying the same. My present situation is truly luck; that I cannot see how to get along & but I trust in the Lord, knowing that he is able to prepare a way for us and no more at present but remain your affectionate brother until death.
Philip Koontz"
Excerpts of a letter from Philip Koontz to his brothers:
"January 30, 1845, Parke County, Indiana
Dear brothers I do not want you to think that I care nothing about you and do not want to come for I tell you it is altogether a mistake for I would like to see you all once more this side of the grave if it could be so and it may be possible that I shall get to see you all once more before this life shall end.
One reason for me not coming is this, I always have so much bad luck in my family and for fear that you do not receive the other letter that I sent I will mention a few things. I had very bad luck last March. My older daughter, Elizabeth, died on the 29 day of March after an illness of only several days. I had a very severe spell myself about the same time but I was providentially spared and now enjoy my health about as usual and my children do not want for me to go for fear that accident might occur while on the way.
Philip Koontz"
Note: For notes regarding Philip's death, see the bio on the page of his son, Jesse Koontz.
Excerpt of a letter from Philip Koontz to his brother, John Koontz
"September 24, 1838, Parke County, Indiana
It pleased the Almighty God, to take out of this world my beloved wife Rebecca, and to leave me without a companion & six motherless children. She was taken with a violent remitting fever and died on the 13th day, while all Medical aid was of no affect there has been more sickness within two months than has been since this country has been settled, put together...myself and my children are all well at present hoping these lines will find you and yours enjoying the same. My present situation is truly luck; that I cannot see how to get along & but I trust in the Lord, knowing that he is able to prepare a way for us and no more at present but remain your affectionate brother until death.
Philip Koontz"
Excerpts of a letter from Philip Koontz to his brothers:
"January 30, 1845, Parke County, Indiana
Dear brothers I do not want you to think that I care nothing about you and do not want to come for I tell you it is altogether a mistake for I would like to see you all once more this side of the grave if it could be so and it may be possible that I shall get to see you all once more before this life shall end.
One reason for me not coming is this, I always have so much bad luck in my family and for fear that you do not receive the other letter that I sent I will mention a few things. I had very bad luck last March. My older daughter, Elizabeth, died on the 29 day of March after an illness of only several days. I had a very severe spell myself about the same time but I was providentially spared and now enjoy my health about as usual and my children do not want for me to go for fear that accident might occur while on the way.
Philip Koontz"
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