s/o of John and Catharine (Railsback) Pottenger. Married Ellen Mary Rees on 18 Feb 1847 in Riley, Butler County, Ohio. Records show they had four children.
Obituary
Camden Gazette
Tribute To The Memory of Wilson Pottenger, At Rest
--And with it the last golden link that bound together the kindred ties of consanguinity existing between Thomas, William, John Dennis, James, Reuben, Wilson and their two sisters, Ann and Cynthia-the former the wife of the late Hon David Barnett, and the latter that of the late Alfred Beall-known as the old stock-and a majority of whom 30-odd years ago were recognized as being the most influential, wealthy and largest land owners in Somers township, extensively engaged in agriculture: raisers, buyers and shippers of live stock; port packers, milling, etc., and nearly all of which the subject of this sketch was more or less either directly or indirectly prominently connected with. They were children of John and Catherine Pottenger who emigrated from Kentucky in 1802 and settled in this section when it was little more than a howling wilderness and their pioneer remains were buried in the little grave yard in proximity to the residence of J. E. Anderson, two miles north of Camden, where they have peacefully slumbered for more than a half century.
But as indicated the last golden link was severed by the death of Wilson Pottenger, the last surviving and youngest member of the family, at 15 minutes to 3:00 p.m. Thursday April 15, 1897, at his late residence in the eastern suburbs and in close proximity of the old mill he used to own and run successfully for several years and where he has resided continually almost a third of a century. His demise was superinduced by rheumatism and a complication of diseases, the multiplied painful effects of which he endured with fortitude and as much patience as could be very well expected of him under the circumstances. For over a decade of years, until within the past years his afflictions gradually continued in dethroning his reason, so repidly in fact, and especially in the last six months, that at frequent intervals he could not recognize the members of his own family, much less old friends and acquaintances who called to see him, but during all of which he wqas the recipient of the most kind care and attention that it was possible to extend from a devoted wife, daughter, son and other members of the family. Although he was eccentric to a certain extent and not without his faults (and how is it that has them not?) yet underlying these there wer summer counds regularly gathering the silver lining, as it were, permeating the sunny side of his kindly and better nature, revealing that he was conscientiously and sincerely actuated to do unto others as he would have them do unto him, as he understood it, for he was charitable to a fault and hospitalities extended beneath his roof to friends, relatives or whomsovever his guest might be, knew no bounds when conditions and circumstances permitted. No unfrequently several years prior and down to an early date of his mental afflictions, while in conversation with the writer, would allude to that Golden Rule, its moral teachings and man's accountability to his maker, and was firmly of the opinion that there is a hereafter and in that connection it was a great, yet silent, consolation when seriously contemplating the subject, to feel and believe that we shall meet and know our friends and relatives beyond the confines of the grave. And he continued in this belief until bereft of his reason.
In his boyhood days the facilities for obtaining an education were far less than at this period, yet he, on common with his elder brothers and class-mates in the old log school house, secured the essential rudiments of reading, writing, spelling, geography and arithmetic, especially excelling in the latter, and which laid the foundation for mechanical operations. In after years, when alluding to it, he seldom failed to link with it, with no little praise, the name of George D. Hendricks, from whom he learned more and faster than from any other teacher he ever went to, and they were few and far between.
In early manhood Mr Pottenger was recognized as being on the most symmetrical formed, compactly build, athletic and comely young men of the period a natural-born mechanic, theroretical and painstaking from a common sense and practical standpoint, and were visibly striking characteristics by which he was governed in anything he undertook to do, until the afflictions referred to and declining years compelled him to retire from active life.
He was united in marriage to Ellen M., daughter of Thomas dnd Elizabeth Rees, at their residence at Riley, Butler county, O., Feb. 18, 1847. The fruits of this union were 3 sons and 1 daughter. Two of the former are deceased.
The funeral took place at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at his late residence, Dr. Tucker, of the Universalist church, officiating. The remains were conveyed to beautiful Fairmount cemetery followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends, and consigned to his last resting place just as the evening shades were beginning to lengthen out on that balmy, spring-like Easter eve. Ere long the myrtle and the ivy green will creep and wild flowers bud, bloom and bedeck that new-made grave. The pall bearers were: Messrs. S. J. Danser, J. E. Collet Sr., Jos Loop, J. S. Bennet, B.. M. Fornshell and Caleb Taylor.
Wilson Pottenger was born Dec. 13, 1820, died April 15, 1897; aged 76 years, 4 months, and 2 days.
"Farewell old friend, farewell on earth forever: but they name will be ever cherished and perpetuated upon the tablets of golden memory. Fare the well, kind friend, and may thine ashes Requiescant in pace.
In addition to the children listed below, Elvinia Pottenger, born 1848 probably in Camden, Preble County, Ohio;
McDonough Dupont "Mack" Pottenger, born 30 Jun 1851 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, married Jenette "Jessie" Hillhouse about 1874 in Cloud County, Kansas (3 children);
Bayard Clayton Rees Pottenger. born 07 Jun 1855 in Reily, Butler County, Ohio, died 04 Sep 1893, married (firstly) Hattie Bailey on 18 Feb 1875 in Preble County, Ohio; married (secondly) Julia C Hill on 20 Dec 1882 in Gibson County, Indiana (3 children)
Obituary
Camden Gazette
Tribute To The Memory of Wilson Pottenger, At Rest
--And with it the last golden link that bound together the kindred ties of consanguinity existing between Thomas, William, John Dennis, James, Reuben, Wilson and their two sisters, Ann and Cynthia-the former the wife of the late Hon David Barnett, and the latter that of the late Alfred Beall-known as the old stock-and a majority of whom 30-odd years ago were recognized as being the most influential, wealthy and largest land owners in Somers township, extensively engaged in agriculture: raisers, buyers and shippers of live stock; port packers, milling, etc., and nearly all of which the subject of this sketch was more or less either directly or indirectly prominently connected with. They were children of John and Catherine Pottenger who emigrated from Kentucky in 1802 and settled in this section when it was little more than a howling wilderness and their pioneer remains were buried in the little grave yard in proximity to the residence of J. E. Anderson, two miles north of Camden, where they have peacefully slumbered for more than a half century.
But as indicated the last golden link was severed by the death of Wilson Pottenger, the last surviving and youngest member of the family, at 15 minutes to 3:00 p.m. Thursday April 15, 1897, at his late residence in the eastern suburbs and in close proximity of the old mill he used to own and run successfully for several years and where he has resided continually almost a third of a century. His demise was superinduced by rheumatism and a complication of diseases, the multiplied painful effects of which he endured with fortitude and as much patience as could be very well expected of him under the circumstances. For over a decade of years, until within the past years his afflictions gradually continued in dethroning his reason, so repidly in fact, and especially in the last six months, that at frequent intervals he could not recognize the members of his own family, much less old friends and acquaintances who called to see him, but during all of which he wqas the recipient of the most kind care and attention that it was possible to extend from a devoted wife, daughter, son and other members of the family. Although he was eccentric to a certain extent and not without his faults (and how is it that has them not?) yet underlying these there wer summer counds regularly gathering the silver lining, as it were, permeating the sunny side of his kindly and better nature, revealing that he was conscientiously and sincerely actuated to do unto others as he would have them do unto him, as he understood it, for he was charitable to a fault and hospitalities extended beneath his roof to friends, relatives or whomsovever his guest might be, knew no bounds when conditions and circumstances permitted. No unfrequently several years prior and down to an early date of his mental afflictions, while in conversation with the writer, would allude to that Golden Rule, its moral teachings and man's accountability to his maker, and was firmly of the opinion that there is a hereafter and in that connection it was a great, yet silent, consolation when seriously contemplating the subject, to feel and believe that we shall meet and know our friends and relatives beyond the confines of the grave. And he continued in this belief until bereft of his reason.
In his boyhood days the facilities for obtaining an education were far less than at this period, yet he, on common with his elder brothers and class-mates in the old log school house, secured the essential rudiments of reading, writing, spelling, geography and arithmetic, especially excelling in the latter, and which laid the foundation for mechanical operations. In after years, when alluding to it, he seldom failed to link with it, with no little praise, the name of George D. Hendricks, from whom he learned more and faster than from any other teacher he ever went to, and they were few and far between.
In early manhood Mr Pottenger was recognized as being on the most symmetrical formed, compactly build, athletic and comely young men of the period a natural-born mechanic, theroretical and painstaking from a common sense and practical standpoint, and were visibly striking characteristics by which he was governed in anything he undertook to do, until the afflictions referred to and declining years compelled him to retire from active life.
He was united in marriage to Ellen M., daughter of Thomas dnd Elizabeth Rees, at their residence at Riley, Butler county, O., Feb. 18, 1847. The fruits of this union were 3 sons and 1 daughter. Two of the former are deceased.
The funeral took place at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at his late residence, Dr. Tucker, of the Universalist church, officiating. The remains were conveyed to beautiful Fairmount cemetery followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends, and consigned to his last resting place just as the evening shades were beginning to lengthen out on that balmy, spring-like Easter eve. Ere long the myrtle and the ivy green will creep and wild flowers bud, bloom and bedeck that new-made grave. The pall bearers were: Messrs. S. J. Danser, J. E. Collet Sr., Jos Loop, J. S. Bennet, B.. M. Fornshell and Caleb Taylor.
Wilson Pottenger was born Dec. 13, 1820, died April 15, 1897; aged 76 years, 4 months, and 2 days.
"Farewell old friend, farewell on earth forever: but they name will be ever cherished and perpetuated upon the tablets of golden memory. Fare the well, kind friend, and may thine ashes Requiescant in pace.
In addition to the children listed below, Elvinia Pottenger, born 1848 probably in Camden, Preble County, Ohio;
McDonough Dupont "Mack" Pottenger, born 30 Jun 1851 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, married Jenette "Jessie" Hillhouse about 1874 in Cloud County, Kansas (3 children);
Bayard Clayton Rees Pottenger. born 07 Jun 1855 in Reily, Butler County, Ohio, died 04 Sep 1893, married (firstly) Hattie Bailey on 18 Feb 1875 in Preble County, Ohio; married (secondly) Julia C Hill on 20 Dec 1882 in Gibson County, Indiana (3 children)
s/o of John and Catharine (Railsback) Pottenger. Married Ellen Mary Rees on 18 Feb 1847 in Riley, Butler County, Ohio. Records show they had four children.
Obituary
Camden Gazette
Tribute To The Memory of Wilson Pottenger, At Rest
--And with it the last golden link that bound together the kindred ties of consanguinity existing between Thomas, William, John Dennis, James, Reuben, Wilson and their two sisters, Ann and Cynthia-the former the wife of the late Hon David Barnett, and the latter that of the late Alfred Beall-known as the old stock-and a majority of whom 30-odd years ago were recognized as being the most influential, wealthy and largest land owners in Somers township, extensively engaged in agriculture: raisers, buyers and shippers of live stock; port packers, milling, etc., and nearly all of which the subject of this sketch was more or less either directly or indirectly prominently connected with. They were children of John and Catherine Pottenger who emigrated from Kentucky in 1802 and settled in this section when it was little more than a howling wilderness and their pioneer remains were buried in the little grave yard in proximity to the residence of J. E. Anderson, two miles north of Camden, where they have peacefully slumbered for more than a half century.
But as indicated the last golden link was severed by the death of Wilson Pottenger, the last surviving and youngest member of the family, at 15 minutes to 3:00 p.m. Thursday April 15, 1897, at his late residence in the eastern suburbs and in close proximity of the old mill he used to own and run successfully for several years and where he has resided continually almost a third of a century. His demise was superinduced by rheumatism and a complication of diseases, the multiplied painful effects of which he endured with fortitude and as much patience as could be very well expected of him under the circumstances. For over a decade of years, until within the past years his afflictions gradually continued in dethroning his reason, so repidly in fact, and especially in the last six months, that at frequent intervals he could not recognize the members of his own family, much less old friends and acquaintances who called to see him, but during all of which he wqas the recipient of the most kind care and attention that it was possible to extend from a devoted wife, daughter, son and other members of the family. Although he was eccentric to a certain extent and not without his faults (and how is it that has them not?) yet underlying these there wer summer counds regularly gathering the silver lining, as it were, permeating the sunny side of his kindly and better nature, revealing that he was conscientiously and sincerely actuated to do unto others as he would have them do unto him, as he understood it, for he was charitable to a fault and hospitalities extended beneath his roof to friends, relatives or whomsovever his guest might be, knew no bounds when conditions and circumstances permitted. No unfrequently several years prior and down to an early date of his mental afflictions, while in conversation with the writer, would allude to that Golden Rule, its moral teachings and man's accountability to his maker, and was firmly of the opinion that there is a hereafter and in that connection it was a great, yet silent, consolation when seriously contemplating the subject, to feel and believe that we shall meet and know our friends and relatives beyond the confines of the grave. And he continued in this belief until bereft of his reason.
In his boyhood days the facilities for obtaining an education were far less than at this period, yet he, on common with his elder brothers and class-mates in the old log school house, secured the essential rudiments of reading, writing, spelling, geography and arithmetic, especially excelling in the latter, and which laid the foundation for mechanical operations. In after years, when alluding to it, he seldom failed to link with it, with no little praise, the name of George D. Hendricks, from whom he learned more and faster than from any other teacher he ever went to, and they were few and far between.
In early manhood Mr Pottenger was recognized as being on the most symmetrical formed, compactly build, athletic and comely young men of the period a natural-born mechanic, theroretical and painstaking from a common sense and practical standpoint, and were visibly striking characteristics by which he was governed in anything he undertook to do, until the afflictions referred to and declining years compelled him to retire from active life.
He was united in marriage to Ellen M., daughter of Thomas dnd Elizabeth Rees, at their residence at Riley, Butler county, O., Feb. 18, 1847. The fruits of this union were 3 sons and 1 daughter. Two of the former are deceased.
The funeral took place at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at his late residence, Dr. Tucker, of the Universalist church, officiating. The remains were conveyed to beautiful Fairmount cemetery followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends, and consigned to his last resting place just as the evening shades were beginning to lengthen out on that balmy, spring-like Easter eve. Ere long the myrtle and the ivy green will creep and wild flowers bud, bloom and bedeck that new-made grave. The pall bearers were: Messrs. S. J. Danser, J. E. Collet Sr., Jos Loop, J. S. Bennet, B.. M. Fornshell and Caleb Taylor.
Wilson Pottenger was born Dec. 13, 1820, died April 15, 1897; aged 76 years, 4 months, and 2 days.
"Farewell old friend, farewell on earth forever: but they name will be ever cherished and perpetuated upon the tablets of golden memory. Fare the well, kind friend, and may thine ashes Requiescant in pace.
In addition to the children listed below, Elvinia Pottenger, born 1848 probably in Camden, Preble County, Ohio;
McDonough Dupont "Mack" Pottenger, born 30 Jun 1851 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, married Jenette "Jessie" Hillhouse about 1874 in Cloud County, Kansas (3 children);
Bayard Clayton Rees Pottenger. born 07 Jun 1855 in Reily, Butler County, Ohio, died 04 Sep 1893, married (firstly) Hattie Bailey on 18 Feb 1875 in Preble County, Ohio; married (secondly) Julia C Hill on 20 Dec 1882 in Gibson County, Indiana (3 children)
Obituary
Camden Gazette
Tribute To The Memory of Wilson Pottenger, At Rest
--And with it the last golden link that bound together the kindred ties of consanguinity existing between Thomas, William, John Dennis, James, Reuben, Wilson and their two sisters, Ann and Cynthia-the former the wife of the late Hon David Barnett, and the latter that of the late Alfred Beall-known as the old stock-and a majority of whom 30-odd years ago were recognized as being the most influential, wealthy and largest land owners in Somers township, extensively engaged in agriculture: raisers, buyers and shippers of live stock; port packers, milling, etc., and nearly all of which the subject of this sketch was more or less either directly or indirectly prominently connected with. They were children of John and Catherine Pottenger who emigrated from Kentucky in 1802 and settled in this section when it was little more than a howling wilderness and their pioneer remains were buried in the little grave yard in proximity to the residence of J. E. Anderson, two miles north of Camden, where they have peacefully slumbered for more than a half century.
But as indicated the last golden link was severed by the death of Wilson Pottenger, the last surviving and youngest member of the family, at 15 minutes to 3:00 p.m. Thursday April 15, 1897, at his late residence in the eastern suburbs and in close proximity of the old mill he used to own and run successfully for several years and where he has resided continually almost a third of a century. His demise was superinduced by rheumatism and a complication of diseases, the multiplied painful effects of which he endured with fortitude and as much patience as could be very well expected of him under the circumstances. For over a decade of years, until within the past years his afflictions gradually continued in dethroning his reason, so repidly in fact, and especially in the last six months, that at frequent intervals he could not recognize the members of his own family, much less old friends and acquaintances who called to see him, but during all of which he wqas the recipient of the most kind care and attention that it was possible to extend from a devoted wife, daughter, son and other members of the family. Although he was eccentric to a certain extent and not without his faults (and how is it that has them not?) yet underlying these there wer summer counds regularly gathering the silver lining, as it were, permeating the sunny side of his kindly and better nature, revealing that he was conscientiously and sincerely actuated to do unto others as he would have them do unto him, as he understood it, for he was charitable to a fault and hospitalities extended beneath his roof to friends, relatives or whomsovever his guest might be, knew no bounds when conditions and circumstances permitted. No unfrequently several years prior and down to an early date of his mental afflictions, while in conversation with the writer, would allude to that Golden Rule, its moral teachings and man's accountability to his maker, and was firmly of the opinion that there is a hereafter and in that connection it was a great, yet silent, consolation when seriously contemplating the subject, to feel and believe that we shall meet and know our friends and relatives beyond the confines of the grave. And he continued in this belief until bereft of his reason.
In his boyhood days the facilities for obtaining an education were far less than at this period, yet he, on common with his elder brothers and class-mates in the old log school house, secured the essential rudiments of reading, writing, spelling, geography and arithmetic, especially excelling in the latter, and which laid the foundation for mechanical operations. In after years, when alluding to it, he seldom failed to link with it, with no little praise, the name of George D. Hendricks, from whom he learned more and faster than from any other teacher he ever went to, and they were few and far between.
In early manhood Mr Pottenger was recognized as being on the most symmetrical formed, compactly build, athletic and comely young men of the period a natural-born mechanic, theroretical and painstaking from a common sense and practical standpoint, and were visibly striking characteristics by which he was governed in anything he undertook to do, until the afflictions referred to and declining years compelled him to retire from active life.
He was united in marriage to Ellen M., daughter of Thomas dnd Elizabeth Rees, at their residence at Riley, Butler county, O., Feb. 18, 1847. The fruits of this union were 3 sons and 1 daughter. Two of the former are deceased.
The funeral took place at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at his late residence, Dr. Tucker, of the Universalist church, officiating. The remains were conveyed to beautiful Fairmount cemetery followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends, and consigned to his last resting place just as the evening shades were beginning to lengthen out on that balmy, spring-like Easter eve. Ere long the myrtle and the ivy green will creep and wild flowers bud, bloom and bedeck that new-made grave. The pall bearers were: Messrs. S. J. Danser, J. E. Collet Sr., Jos Loop, J. S. Bennet, B.. M. Fornshell and Caleb Taylor.
Wilson Pottenger was born Dec. 13, 1820, died April 15, 1897; aged 76 years, 4 months, and 2 days.
"Farewell old friend, farewell on earth forever: but they name will be ever cherished and perpetuated upon the tablets of golden memory. Fare the well, kind friend, and may thine ashes Requiescant in pace.
In addition to the children listed below, Elvinia Pottenger, born 1848 probably in Camden, Preble County, Ohio;
McDonough Dupont "Mack" Pottenger, born 30 Jun 1851 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, married Jenette "Jessie" Hillhouse about 1874 in Cloud County, Kansas (3 children);
Bayard Clayton Rees Pottenger. born 07 Jun 1855 in Reily, Butler County, Ohio, died 04 Sep 1893, married (firstly) Hattie Bailey on 18 Feb 1875 in Preble County, Ohio; married (secondly) Julia C Hill on 20 Dec 1882 in Gibson County, Indiana (3 children)
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