Death of Mrs Seibert
At 10 o'clock am Saturday, March 4, the remains of Mrs Margaret Seibert were interred in the Ragersville cemetery, in the presence of a large concourse of sympathizing people, the services of which were conducted by Dr L S Keyser, pastor of the English Lutheran church of Canal Dover, Ohio. On Friday, Feb 24, Mrs Seibert was stricken with apoplexy, and though all was done that kind and loving friends and the best medical skill could do, she never regained consciousness, and passed away at 2 o'clock pm, March 1.
Mrs Seibert's maiden name was Margaret Hochstetler and was born two miles east of Ragersville, Ohio, Dec 12, 1838 on a farm then owned by her father, and which adjoins the one on which she died.
She was twice married, her former husband having been Christian Bixler, a widower with four children, namely, Samuel, Katie, Gideon and Simon, to whom she was married in 1857. About the year 1860, Mr Bixler moved to Daviess County, Indiana, and bought a farm adjoining that of Mr David Keyser's, his nephew. Here these two men with their families lived happily as neighbors for a few years. Then in reponse to a call by President Lincoln for more men to save the Union, they, impelled by a sediment of genuine patriotism, went to the front in defense of our country. But alas! the rough life of the field and camp, the exposure to inclement weather, and the unwholesome food and water, was more than they could withstand, and they both were overtaken with sickness and died.
The two young widows, Mrs Bixler and Mrs Keyser, then decided to move back to Ohio, where they would be among relatives, the former locating near Ragersville and the latter in the vicinity of Shanesville. Dr Keyser, now the beloved pastor of the English Lutheran church at Canal Dover, and whose sad lot it now was to assume charge of the funeral service of the then Mrs Bixler, was in these troublous times a small boy. Thus how things turn out. It is surely beyond men's power to predict what the future may bring forth. Three children were the result of the deceased's marriage with Mr Bixler, namely, Mrs Delilah Smith of Stonecreek, Mrs Susan Sutliff of Chicago and a son, who died in infancy.
After a few years, Mrs Bixler married Mr Peter Seibert, also a widower with some children. By this marriage there were six children; Edward and Mrs Philip Meyers of Canal Dover, W E and Mrs Harvey Wilson of New Philadelphia, Daniel and Miss Maud who lives at home. Mrs Seibert leaves also, twenty-three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Here was a mother of many children, for each of the three sets, those by Mr Seibert's former wife, whose by his second, and those by Mrs Bixler, loved and respected mother Seibert with a devotion that is rare indeed. Though widely scattered over the country, these children would often bring their joys and woes to this good mother. Her counsels were almost invariably sought, and that she counseled wisely is attested by all who knew her. Not only did mother Seibert enjoy that warm affection of all those now grown children, and of the grand children, but she also enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, and especially of her neighbors.
Here was a life of devotion to the comfort and happiness of others; those around her. Honor the great heroes of war, erect massive and towering monuments to their memory, write their history in letters of gold that their saga and daring deeds may be perused and admired through many generation, let poets extol their chivalry, and Apollo sing their praise; but who will celebrate the virtues of those meek and modest women who, not amid the exciting sound of martial music and the roar of cannon, but who in the quiet hours of the night are found administering to the sick and dying, bestowing the balm of comfort and consolation upon fellow mortals in affliction. Ah! is it not possible to find true heroines in the more common walks of life?
Yes, Peggy Seibert was one of these self-sacrificing examples of noblest womanhood. She was generous and benevolent to a fault, if such a thing is possible. She has reared a large family of children, all of whom are today respected members of society. Long will she be kindly remembered by all who have been blessed by the magic of her sweet nature. How truly has the poet said that "To live in heart we live behind, Is not to die."
Tuscarawas Advocate
New Philadelphia
9 Mar 1905
At 10 o'clock am Saturday, March 4, the remains of Mrs Margaret Seibert were interred in the Ragersville cemetery, in the presence of a large concourse of sympathizing people, the services of which were conducted by Dr L S Keyser, pastor of the English Lutheran church of Canal Dover, Ohio. On Friday, Feb 24, Mrs Seibert was stricken with apoplexy, and though all was done that kind and loving friends and the best medical skill could do, she never regained consciousness, and passed away at 2 o'clock pm, March 1.
Mrs Seibert's maiden name was Margaret Hochstetler and was born two miles east of Ragersville, Ohio, Dec 12, 1838 on a farm then owned by her father, and which adjoins the one on which she died.
She was twice married, her former husband having been Christian Bixler, a widower with four children, namely, Samuel, Katie, Gideon and Simon, to whom she was married in 1857. About the year 1860, Mr Bixler moved to Daviess County, Indiana, and bought a farm adjoining that of Mr David Keyser's, his nephew. Here these two men with their families lived happily as neighbors for a few years. Then in reponse to a call by President Lincoln for more men to save the Union, they, impelled by a sediment of genuine patriotism, went to the front in defense of our country. But alas! the rough life of the field and camp, the exposure to inclement weather, and the unwholesome food and water, was more than they could withstand, and they both were overtaken with sickness and died.
The two young widows, Mrs Bixler and Mrs Keyser, then decided to move back to Ohio, where they would be among relatives, the former locating near Ragersville and the latter in the vicinity of Shanesville. Dr Keyser, now the beloved pastor of the English Lutheran church at Canal Dover, and whose sad lot it now was to assume charge of the funeral service of the then Mrs Bixler, was in these troublous times a small boy. Thus how things turn out. It is surely beyond men's power to predict what the future may bring forth. Three children were the result of the deceased's marriage with Mr Bixler, namely, Mrs Delilah Smith of Stonecreek, Mrs Susan Sutliff of Chicago and a son, who died in infancy.
After a few years, Mrs Bixler married Mr Peter Seibert, also a widower with some children. By this marriage there were six children; Edward and Mrs Philip Meyers of Canal Dover, W E and Mrs Harvey Wilson of New Philadelphia, Daniel and Miss Maud who lives at home. Mrs Seibert leaves also, twenty-three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Here was a mother of many children, for each of the three sets, those by Mr Seibert's former wife, whose by his second, and those by Mrs Bixler, loved and respected mother Seibert with a devotion that is rare indeed. Though widely scattered over the country, these children would often bring their joys and woes to this good mother. Her counsels were almost invariably sought, and that she counseled wisely is attested by all who knew her. Not only did mother Seibert enjoy that warm affection of all those now grown children, and of the grand children, but she also enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, and especially of her neighbors.
Here was a life of devotion to the comfort and happiness of others; those around her. Honor the great heroes of war, erect massive and towering monuments to their memory, write their history in letters of gold that their saga and daring deeds may be perused and admired through many generation, let poets extol their chivalry, and Apollo sing their praise; but who will celebrate the virtues of those meek and modest women who, not amid the exciting sound of martial music and the roar of cannon, but who in the quiet hours of the night are found administering to the sick and dying, bestowing the balm of comfort and consolation upon fellow mortals in affliction. Ah! is it not possible to find true heroines in the more common walks of life?
Yes, Peggy Seibert was one of these self-sacrificing examples of noblest womanhood. She was generous and benevolent to a fault, if such a thing is possible. She has reared a large family of children, all of whom are today respected members of society. Long will she be kindly remembered by all who have been blessed by the magic of her sweet nature. How truly has the poet said that "To live in heart we live behind, Is not to die."
Tuscarawas Advocate
New Philadelphia
9 Mar 1905
Death of Mrs Seibert
At 10 o'clock am Saturday, March 4, the remains of Mrs Margaret Seibert were interred in the Ragersville cemetery, in the presence of a large concourse of sympathizing people, the services of which were conducted by Dr L S Keyser, pastor of the English Lutheran church of Canal Dover, Ohio. On Friday, Feb 24, Mrs Seibert was stricken with apoplexy, and though all was done that kind and loving friends and the best medical skill could do, she never regained consciousness, and passed away at 2 o'clock pm, March 1.
Mrs Seibert's maiden name was Margaret Hochstetler and was born two miles east of Ragersville, Ohio, Dec 12, 1838 on a farm then owned by her father, and which adjoins the one on which she died.
She was twice married, her former husband having been Christian Bixler, a widower with four children, namely, Samuel, Katie, Gideon and Simon, to whom she was married in 1857. About the year 1860, Mr Bixler moved to Daviess County, Indiana, and bought a farm adjoining that of Mr David Keyser's, his nephew. Here these two men with their families lived happily as neighbors for a few years. Then in reponse to a call by President Lincoln for more men to save the Union, they, impelled by a sediment of genuine patriotism, went to the front in defense of our country. But alas! the rough life of the field and camp, the exposure to inclement weather, and the unwholesome food and water, was more than they could withstand, and they both were overtaken with sickness and died.
The two young widows, Mrs Bixler and Mrs Keyser, then decided to move back to Ohio, where they would be among relatives, the former locating near Ragersville and the latter in the vicinity of Shanesville. Dr Keyser, now the beloved pastor of the English Lutheran church at Canal Dover, and whose sad lot it now was to assume charge of the funeral service of the then Mrs Bixler, was in these troublous times a small boy. Thus how things turn out. It is surely beyond men's power to predict what the future may bring forth. Three children were the result of the deceased's marriage with Mr Bixler, namely, Mrs Delilah Smith of Stonecreek, Mrs Susan Sutliff of Chicago and a son, who died in infancy.
After a few years, Mrs Bixler married Mr Peter Seibert, also a widower with some children. By this marriage there were six children; Edward and Mrs Philip Meyers of Canal Dover, W E and Mrs Harvey Wilson of New Philadelphia, Daniel and Miss Maud who lives at home. Mrs Seibert leaves also, twenty-three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Here was a mother of many children, for each of the three sets, those by Mr Seibert's former wife, whose by his second, and those by Mrs Bixler, loved and respected mother Seibert with a devotion that is rare indeed. Though widely scattered over the country, these children would often bring their joys and woes to this good mother. Her counsels were almost invariably sought, and that she counseled wisely is attested by all who knew her. Not only did mother Seibert enjoy that warm affection of all those now grown children, and of the grand children, but she also enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, and especially of her neighbors.
Here was a life of devotion to the comfort and happiness of others; those around her. Honor the great heroes of war, erect massive and towering monuments to their memory, write their history in letters of gold that their saga and daring deeds may be perused and admired through many generation, let poets extol their chivalry, and Apollo sing their praise; but who will celebrate the virtues of those meek and modest women who, not amid the exciting sound of martial music and the roar of cannon, but who in the quiet hours of the night are found administering to the sick and dying, bestowing the balm of comfort and consolation upon fellow mortals in affliction. Ah! is it not possible to find true heroines in the more common walks of life?
Yes, Peggy Seibert was one of these self-sacrificing examples of noblest womanhood. She was generous and benevolent to a fault, if such a thing is possible. She has reared a large family of children, all of whom are today respected members of society. Long will she be kindly remembered by all who have been blessed by the magic of her sweet nature. How truly has the poet said that "To live in heart we live behind, Is not to die."
Tuscarawas Advocate
New Philadelphia
9 Mar 1905
At 10 o'clock am Saturday, March 4, the remains of Mrs Margaret Seibert were interred in the Ragersville cemetery, in the presence of a large concourse of sympathizing people, the services of which were conducted by Dr L S Keyser, pastor of the English Lutheran church of Canal Dover, Ohio. On Friday, Feb 24, Mrs Seibert was stricken with apoplexy, and though all was done that kind and loving friends and the best medical skill could do, she never regained consciousness, and passed away at 2 o'clock pm, March 1.
Mrs Seibert's maiden name was Margaret Hochstetler and was born two miles east of Ragersville, Ohio, Dec 12, 1838 on a farm then owned by her father, and which adjoins the one on which she died.
She was twice married, her former husband having been Christian Bixler, a widower with four children, namely, Samuel, Katie, Gideon and Simon, to whom she was married in 1857. About the year 1860, Mr Bixler moved to Daviess County, Indiana, and bought a farm adjoining that of Mr David Keyser's, his nephew. Here these two men with their families lived happily as neighbors for a few years. Then in reponse to a call by President Lincoln for more men to save the Union, they, impelled by a sediment of genuine patriotism, went to the front in defense of our country. But alas! the rough life of the field and camp, the exposure to inclement weather, and the unwholesome food and water, was more than they could withstand, and they both were overtaken with sickness and died.
The two young widows, Mrs Bixler and Mrs Keyser, then decided to move back to Ohio, where they would be among relatives, the former locating near Ragersville and the latter in the vicinity of Shanesville. Dr Keyser, now the beloved pastor of the English Lutheran church at Canal Dover, and whose sad lot it now was to assume charge of the funeral service of the then Mrs Bixler, was in these troublous times a small boy. Thus how things turn out. It is surely beyond men's power to predict what the future may bring forth. Three children were the result of the deceased's marriage with Mr Bixler, namely, Mrs Delilah Smith of Stonecreek, Mrs Susan Sutliff of Chicago and a son, who died in infancy.
After a few years, Mrs Bixler married Mr Peter Seibert, also a widower with some children. By this marriage there were six children; Edward and Mrs Philip Meyers of Canal Dover, W E and Mrs Harvey Wilson of New Philadelphia, Daniel and Miss Maud who lives at home. Mrs Seibert leaves also, twenty-three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Here was a mother of many children, for each of the three sets, those by Mr Seibert's former wife, whose by his second, and those by Mrs Bixler, loved and respected mother Seibert with a devotion that is rare indeed. Though widely scattered over the country, these children would often bring their joys and woes to this good mother. Her counsels were almost invariably sought, and that she counseled wisely is attested by all who knew her. Not only did mother Seibert enjoy that warm affection of all those now grown children, and of the grand children, but she also enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, and especially of her neighbors.
Here was a life of devotion to the comfort and happiness of others; those around her. Honor the great heroes of war, erect massive and towering monuments to their memory, write their history in letters of gold that their saga and daring deeds may be perused and admired through many generation, let poets extol their chivalry, and Apollo sing their praise; but who will celebrate the virtues of those meek and modest women who, not amid the exciting sound of martial music and the roar of cannon, but who in the quiet hours of the night are found administering to the sick and dying, bestowing the balm of comfort and consolation upon fellow mortals in affliction. Ah! is it not possible to find true heroines in the more common walks of life?
Yes, Peggy Seibert was one of these self-sacrificing examples of noblest womanhood. She was generous and benevolent to a fault, if such a thing is possible. She has reared a large family of children, all of whom are today respected members of society. Long will she be kindly remembered by all who have been blessed by the magic of her sweet nature. How truly has the poet said that "To live in heart we live behind, Is not to die."
Tuscarawas Advocate
New Philadelphia
9 Mar 1905
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