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| Notes for Samuel Searer | ||||||||||
| These newspaper clippings were found in the family Bible of Samuel Searer's sister Mariah Searer Whitmer, owned by her grandson Charles Whitmer. Copies were forwarded to me in September 1994. Samuel Searer, along with his wife Hannah and daughter Rose Anna, are buried in the cemetery at Covington, Ohio. OBITUARY Death of Samuel Searer After a protracted illenss of two years, on last Monday morning, Nov. 8th, Samuel Searer (living near Bradford) departed this life. Although his death had been expected for many months, yet when the hour came it was a great shock to the family. Mr. Searer was born in Junietta county, Penn., May 19, 1837, and had lived near Bradford for many years. He was greatly beloved by all who knew him; strictly honorable and upright in all of his dealings; successful in business. He had been a member of the Christian Church for many years. Brother Searer leaves a heart stricken wife and daughter, an aged father and mother and two sisters, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. For many years he had been an active member of the Covington Grange. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church on the 11th inst, conducted by Rev. W. T. Warbinton, after which the Grange took charge of the remains and buried according to their rites, which was exceedingly impressive and appropriate for one whose memory was so sacred and life so noble. When Brother Drake, the efficient Chaplain, stood by the grave and with appropriate words well chosen, bade Brother Searer farewell, all hearts melted and all eyes wept, for we felt that a good man had died. W.T.W. IN MEMORIAM Samuel Searer took his first degeee in Industry Grange, Covington, O., Nov. 6, 1874. He died Nov. 8, 1886, and was buried according to the rites of the order. Brother Searer was a model Patron of Husbandry. When others lost their interest in the cause, he never faltered, but was noted for faithful attendance at the meetings. He enjoyed the Grange and helped others enjoy it. He was one of the most genial of men. He was a model farmer, his little farm near Bradford was always neat and tidy. He cultivated well before planting and after planting. Above all, Bro. Searer was a Christian drawing his inspiration from the great model of true living, the Lord Jesus Christ. Resolved: That, while we mourn his taking off, it is a consolation to remember his good life amongst us and the triumph he experienced in the hour of his death. Resolved: That this memorial be spead upon the minutes of this Grange, that a copy be inscribed and presented to the family of the departed, and that copies be given the Covington and Bradford papers for publication. Adopted by Industry Grange, Nov. 20, 1886. STEPHEN DAY, Master. The late Samuel Searer, of this township, who died last Monday, was a great sufferer for the past two years. His disease had puzzled the doctors, and a post-mortem examination of the remains was held by the physicians of Covington and Bradford. Various opinions were expressed by the fraternity as to the disease--cancer of the stomach, atrophy of the liver, etc. All agreeed that medical science was powerless to save, almost from the outset. DEATHS SEARER.-- Sam'l Searer died at his residence, east of town, Monday morning, Nov. 8, 1886, at 8 o'clock. Funeral services by Rev. Warbinton at the Christian Church, Covington, today. Meet at the residence at 9 a.m., and from thence to the church. Interment at Covington cemetery. Mr. Searer was one of our most honored and esteemed citizens, ever foremost to promote the welfare of the community. He was 49 years of age, and leaves behind to mourn his loss, a father and mother, wife and daughter and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Wooner and Mrs. Sam'l Whitmore, the latter arriving yesterday a.m. to attend the last rites of love and respect. His family is left in comfortable circumstances. Everything in the power of man was done to alleviate his sufferings, we learn that over $1,000 had been spent during the past year for medical attendance. Several physicians in turn treated his case, but with no success. Mrs. S. and the daughter Annie gave themselves entirely to the task of nursing and attending his wants. The former has not removed her clothing to rest in bed for the past thirteen weeks, and has not, during that time ween away from his side for more than an hour at a time. The disease was variously diagnosed by the different physicians in attendance, being pronounced cancer of the stomach, liver trouble and consumption. A post mortem examination was held by Dr. Harrison and eleven colleagues at which it developed that the trouble was what is known among "old women" as "flesh decay." The funeral of Samuel Sears last Thursday was the largest that has taken place in this community for years. From "A History of Miami County Ohio," Unigraphic: SAMUEL SEARER, farmer; P.O. Bradford; born in Juniata Co., Penn., May 19, 1837; is a son of Christian Searer, a native of Berks Co., Penn., who came to Ohio in 1845, and located in Newberrty Township, Miami Co. He purchased eighty acres of land now within the corporation of Bradford, where he is living at present. The subject of this sketch as raised and educated upon a farm, and was 7 years old when his parents came to Ohio. After he attained his manhood, he taught school for several terms, and since has been engaged in farming. He married Miss Hannah, a daughter of John J. Harrison, of Newton Township, February, 1868; they had one child, Rosa Annie. He has a beautiful farm of 60 acres within the corporation of Bradford, with good farm buildings, and everything in good order. | ||||||||||
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