the Carroll Chronicle, Carrollton, Ohio, Friday, July 30, 1909.
The last of the original Gantz family has passed away. John C. Gantz was the last survivor and he appeared so hale and hearty that many thought he would live to be a nonagenarian. He had been ailing for the past few months and passed away Friday morning, the last of a family of nine. The remains were laid to rest in the quiet of Sunday afternoon.
His father was George Gantz who was born in Pennsylvania in 1802. His mother was Mary Champer, a native of this county. They lived in a cabin on the Stonebrook farm which was standing less than twenty years ago. John C. was the last of the children born in the Cabin. The elder Gantz traded his farm to his father-in-law, Mr. Champer, for what is now known as the Gantz land. After removal Jeremiah and Charlotte were born, the latter being the deceased wife of Judge Tripp.
John C. Gantz was married to Mary Brown, who yet survives in vigorous health, together with four daughters, Mesdames James Atwell, Samantha Hawk, Sarah Burrier and Lou VanDyke. He was a man of firm convictions and an industrious toiler by means of which he accumulated a nice competency. In his early days he was an expert shot and almost up to the present year he practiced with the boys at the target.
Socially, he was a kindly and genial man and enjoyed the company of his friends. The memory of the old pioneer will linger long with the younger generations of his friends and namesakes, and the boys whom he always greeted with a smile. He was born on Christmas Day, 1822, and lacked about five months of having completed his 87th year.
Information researched by Richard Paul Culler of Carrollton, Ohio.
The last of the original Gantz family has passed away. John C. Gantz was the last survivor and he appeared so hale and hearty that many thought he would live to be a nonagenarian. He had been ailing for the past few months and passed away Friday morning, the last of a family of nine. The remains were laid to rest in the quiet of Sunday afternoon.
His father was George Gantz who was born in Pennsylvania in 1802. His mother was Mary Champer, a native of this county. They lived in a cabin on the Stonebrook farm which was standing less than twenty years ago. John C. was the last of the children born in the Cabin. The elder Gantz traded his farm to his father-in-law, Mr. Champer, for what is now known as the Gantz land. After removal Jeremiah and Charlotte were born, the latter being the deceased wife of Judge Tripp.
John C. Gantz was married to Mary Brown, who yet survives in vigorous health, together with four daughters, Mesdames James Atwell, Samantha Hawk, Sarah Burrier and Lou VanDyke. He was a man of firm convictions and an industrious toiler by means of which he accumulated a nice competency. In his early days he was an expert shot and almost up to the present year he practiced with the boys at the target.
Socially, he was a kindly and genial man and enjoyed the company of his friends. The memory of the old pioneer will linger long with the younger generations of his friends and namesakes, and the boys whom he always greeted with a smile. He was born on Christmas Day, 1822, and lacked about five months of having completed his 87th year.
Information researched by Richard Paul Culler of Carrollton, Ohio.
the Carroll Chronicle, Carrollton, Ohio, Friday, July 30, 1909.
The last of the original Gantz family has passed away. John C. Gantz was the last survivor and he appeared so hale and hearty that many thought he would live to be a nonagenarian. He had been ailing for the past few months and passed away Friday morning, the last of a family of nine. The remains were laid to rest in the quiet of Sunday afternoon.
His father was George Gantz who was born in Pennsylvania in 1802. His mother was Mary Champer, a native of this county. They lived in a cabin on the Stonebrook farm which was standing less than twenty years ago. John C. was the last of the children born in the Cabin. The elder Gantz traded his farm to his father-in-law, Mr. Champer, for what is now known as the Gantz land. After removal Jeremiah and Charlotte were born, the latter being the deceased wife of Judge Tripp.
John C. Gantz was married to Mary Brown, who yet survives in vigorous health, together with four daughters, Mesdames James Atwell, Samantha Hawk, Sarah Burrier and Lou VanDyke. He was a man of firm convictions and an industrious toiler by means of which he accumulated a nice competency. In his early days he was an expert shot and almost up to the present year he practiced with the boys at the target.
Socially, he was a kindly and genial man and enjoyed the company of his friends. The memory of the old pioneer will linger long with the younger generations of his friends and namesakes, and the boys whom he always greeted with a smile. He was born on Christmas Day, 1822, and lacked about five months of having completed his 87th year.
Information researched by Richard Paul Culler of Carrollton, Ohio.
The last of the original Gantz family has passed away. John C. Gantz was the last survivor and he appeared so hale and hearty that many thought he would live to be a nonagenarian. He had been ailing for the past few months and passed away Friday morning, the last of a family of nine. The remains were laid to rest in the quiet of Sunday afternoon.
His father was George Gantz who was born in Pennsylvania in 1802. His mother was Mary Champer, a native of this county. They lived in a cabin on the Stonebrook farm which was standing less than twenty years ago. John C. was the last of the children born in the Cabin. The elder Gantz traded his farm to his father-in-law, Mr. Champer, for what is now known as the Gantz land. After removal Jeremiah and Charlotte were born, the latter being the deceased wife of Judge Tripp.
John C. Gantz was married to Mary Brown, who yet survives in vigorous health, together with four daughters, Mesdames James Atwell, Samantha Hawk, Sarah Burrier and Lou VanDyke. He was a man of firm convictions and an industrious toiler by means of which he accumulated a nice competency. In his early days he was an expert shot and almost up to the present year he practiced with the boys at the target.
Socially, he was a kindly and genial man and enjoyed the company of his friends. The memory of the old pioneer will linger long with the younger generations of his friends and namesakes, and the boys whom he always greeted with a smile. He was born on Christmas Day, 1822, and lacked about five months of having completed his 87th year.
Information researched by Richard Paul Culler of Carrollton, Ohio.
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