John H. Good died on Friday of last week from infirmities incident to old age at his home in Brecknock township. Mr. Good was a remarkable man. He attained to the age of 94 years 5 months and 5 days, and up to his final illness, which was only of several days duration, he retained the full use of his faculties. He was born on the old Good homestead and lived there all his life. He was a farmer by occupation but retired thirty-four years ago. For a number of years he served as school director of Brecknock. He was a life-long member of the Mennonite Church and was a man who died as he lived--strong in the Faith. His wife died two years ago. The following children survive: Martin B., of Centre Church, a retired farmer and a former director of the New Holland National Bank; Israel B., of Spring Grove, a prominent minister of the Lancaster Conference of the Mennonite Church; Catharine, wife of Augustus Horning; Lizzie, wife of Joseph Horning, both of Bowmansville; Hettie, at home. Mary Goshen, aged ninety years, of Bowmansville, and Elizabeth Rutter, aged eighty-nine years, of Lancaster, are sisters. The funeral was held from his late home on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Service and interment took place at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church and cemetery. Bishop Benjamin Weaver and Rev. Henry Good officiated.
New Holland Clarion, April 25, 1908, page 1
Good. - On April 17, 1908, John H Good died of infirmities due to old age. He was a hale and hearty man and at the age of 85 still worked in the harvest field. The last few years he suffered bodily affliction. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. His remains were laid to rest on April 21. Services were conducted by Henry Good in German and Bish. Benj. Weaver in English. A large concourse of friends and relatives met to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed one. His wife preceded him to the spirit world several years ago. He is survived by 2 sisters, 2 sons and 3 daughters, 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was aged 94y. 5m. 5d. Peace to his ashes.
Gospel Herald - Vol. I, No. 5 - May 2, 1908
New Holland Clarion, April 25, 1908, page 1
Good. - On April 17, 1908, John H Good died of infirmities due to old age. He was a hale and hearty man and at the age of 85 still worked in the harvest field. The last few years he suffered bodily affliction. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. His remains were laid to rest on April 21. Services were conducted by Henry Good in German and Bish. Benj. Weaver in English. A large concourse of friends and relatives met to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed one. His wife preceded him to the spirit world several years ago. He is survived by 2 sisters, 2 sons and 3 daughters, 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was aged 94y. 5m. 5d. Peace to his ashes.
Gospel Herald - Vol. I, No. 5 - May 2, 1908
John H. Good died on Friday of last week from infirmities incident to old age at his home in Brecknock township. Mr. Good was a remarkable man. He attained to the age of 94 years 5 months and 5 days, and up to his final illness, which was only of several days duration, he retained the full use of his faculties. He was born on the old Good homestead and lived there all his life. He was a farmer by occupation but retired thirty-four years ago. For a number of years he served as school director of Brecknock. He was a life-long member of the Mennonite Church and was a man who died as he lived--strong in the Faith. His wife died two years ago. The following children survive: Martin B., of Centre Church, a retired farmer and a former director of the New Holland National Bank; Israel B., of Spring Grove, a prominent minister of the Lancaster Conference of the Mennonite Church; Catharine, wife of Augustus Horning; Lizzie, wife of Joseph Horning, both of Bowmansville; Hettie, at home. Mary Goshen, aged ninety years, of Bowmansville, and Elizabeth Rutter, aged eighty-nine years, of Lancaster, are sisters. The funeral was held from his late home on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Service and interment took place at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church and cemetery. Bishop Benjamin Weaver and Rev. Henry Good officiated.
New Holland Clarion, April 25, 1908, page 1
Good. - On April 17, 1908, John H Good died of infirmities due to old age. He was a hale and hearty man and at the age of 85 still worked in the harvest field. The last few years he suffered bodily affliction. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. His remains were laid to rest on April 21. Services were conducted by Henry Good in German and Bish. Benj. Weaver in English. A large concourse of friends and relatives met to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed one. His wife preceded him to the spirit world several years ago. He is survived by 2 sisters, 2 sons and 3 daughters, 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was aged 94y. 5m. 5d. Peace to his ashes.
Gospel Herald - Vol. I, No. 5 - May 2, 1908
New Holland Clarion, April 25, 1908, page 1
Good. - On April 17, 1908, John H Good died of infirmities due to old age. He was a hale and hearty man and at the age of 85 still worked in the harvest field. The last few years he suffered bodily affliction. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. His remains were laid to rest on April 21. Services were conducted by Henry Good in German and Bish. Benj. Weaver in English. A large concourse of friends and relatives met to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed one. His wife preceded him to the spirit world several years ago. He is survived by 2 sisters, 2 sons and 3 daughters, 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was aged 94y. 5m. 5d. Peace to his ashes.
Gospel Herald - Vol. I, No. 5 - May 2, 1908
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