The News-Herald., Highland County, Ohio May 16, 1901.
David Workman, an old and highly respected citizen died at the home of his son, M. M. Workman, at Pricetown, May 3, and was laid to rest in the Barker cemetry by the side of his wife who preceded him to the better land about nine years ago. He leaves two sons, six grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his loss.
He was well known throughout the county, being a man of high honest integrity, believing as he did that men receive a just reward for the deeds done in the body.
He, was born in Salem township, Highland county January 1, 1825, was of German extract, his father of the low Dutch his mother of the high Dutch. Grew to manhood on a farm with but little advantage of education there being but few schools in that early day and he being compelled to labor on the farm for a living, parents being poor and with a large family, twelve in number.
Read what few books he could get by the light of a grease lamp or tallow candle often by burning hickory bark, the bible being his favorite book of study. He took a firm stand against the institution of human slavery, enlisted in Co. E 168th Regiment Ohio Volunteer infantry, was captured by the enemy but was given a hasty parole and so he never saw a prison hall.
Very early in life he became convinced that good must triumph over evil and finally he drifted into the Universalist Church dying a firm believer in faith. Got licenses to preach but never was ordained, but took part in several public discussions.
Living as he did in a day when men had to fight for their principles, was an abolitionist, when it cost one something to be one. Having taken all manner of abuse in defending what he believed to be right but lived to see the great change that has been wrought, was an ardent Republican.
In early life he took a strong stand against the evils arising from the drink habit, organized a body of Good Templars in his own house which was carried on for a number of years. He took a deep interest in education and spared no means in the education of his children. Helped to build the first macadamized road in Salem township, worked as a contractor on bridges and culverts always taking an interest in the improving of the country.
He traveled over a large portion of the United States during his life time, believing as he did that it is not what a man has that makes him happy but how he uses it. Contended strongly that a man is entitled to all the joy there is in life if he only knows how to get it out. He never was as anxious about things of this world as he was of the intellectual development and building of character. He was radical on all points and neutral on none. He took a brave stand for what he thought to be right for which he had many conflicts kindly differing from those who opposed him, he would always rather be wronged than go to law.
His religion being to do unto others as you would have them do unto. In his life work we can see that the world has been made better by his living in it.
David Workman, an old and highly respected citizen died at the home of his son, M. M. Workman, at Pricetown, May 3, and was laid to rest in the Barker cemetry by the side of his wife who preceded him to the better land about nine years ago. He leaves two sons, six grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his loss.
He was well known throughout the county, being a man of high honest integrity, believing as he did that men receive a just reward for the deeds done in the body.
He, was born in Salem township, Highland county January 1, 1825, was of German extract, his father of the low Dutch his mother of the high Dutch. Grew to manhood on a farm with but little advantage of education there being but few schools in that early day and he being compelled to labor on the farm for a living, parents being poor and with a large family, twelve in number.
Read what few books he could get by the light of a grease lamp or tallow candle often by burning hickory bark, the bible being his favorite book of study. He took a firm stand against the institution of human slavery, enlisted in Co. E 168th Regiment Ohio Volunteer infantry, was captured by the enemy but was given a hasty parole and so he never saw a prison hall.
Very early in life he became convinced that good must triumph over evil and finally he drifted into the Universalist Church dying a firm believer in faith. Got licenses to preach but never was ordained, but took part in several public discussions.
Living as he did in a day when men had to fight for their principles, was an abolitionist, when it cost one something to be one. Having taken all manner of abuse in defending what he believed to be right but lived to see the great change that has been wrought, was an ardent Republican.
In early life he took a strong stand against the evils arising from the drink habit, organized a body of Good Templars in his own house which was carried on for a number of years. He took a deep interest in education and spared no means in the education of his children. Helped to build the first macadamized road in Salem township, worked as a contractor on bridges and culverts always taking an interest in the improving of the country.
He traveled over a large portion of the United States during his life time, believing as he did that it is not what a man has that makes him happy but how he uses it. Contended strongly that a man is entitled to all the joy there is in life if he only knows how to get it out. He never was as anxious about things of this world as he was of the intellectual development and building of character. He was radical on all points and neutral on none. He took a brave stand for what he thought to be right for which he had many conflicts kindly differing from those who opposed him, he would always rather be wronged than go to law.
His religion being to do unto others as you would have them do unto. In his life work we can see that the world has been made better by his living in it.
The News-Herald., Highland County, Ohio May 16, 1901.
David Workman, an old and highly respected citizen died at the home of his son, M. M. Workman, at Pricetown, May 3, and was laid to rest in the Barker cemetry by the side of his wife who preceded him to the better land about nine years ago. He leaves two sons, six grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his loss.
He was well known throughout the county, being a man of high honest integrity, believing as he did that men receive a just reward for the deeds done in the body.
He, was born in Salem township, Highland county January 1, 1825, was of German extract, his father of the low Dutch his mother of the high Dutch. Grew to manhood on a farm with but little advantage of education there being but few schools in that early day and he being compelled to labor on the farm for a living, parents being poor and with a large family, twelve in number.
Read what few books he could get by the light of a grease lamp or tallow candle often by burning hickory bark, the bible being his favorite book of study. He took a firm stand against the institution of human slavery, enlisted in Co. E 168th Regiment Ohio Volunteer infantry, was captured by the enemy but was given a hasty parole and so he never saw a prison hall.
Very early in life he became convinced that good must triumph over evil and finally he drifted into the Universalist Church dying a firm believer in faith. Got licenses to preach but never was ordained, but took part in several public discussions.
Living as he did in a day when men had to fight for their principles, was an abolitionist, when it cost one something to be one. Having taken all manner of abuse in defending what he believed to be right but lived to see the great change that has been wrought, was an ardent Republican.
In early life he took a strong stand against the evils arising from the drink habit, organized a body of Good Templars in his own house which was carried on for a number of years. He took a deep interest in education and spared no means in the education of his children. Helped to build the first macadamized road in Salem township, worked as a contractor on bridges and culverts always taking an interest in the improving of the country.
He traveled over a large portion of the United States during his life time, believing as he did that it is not what a man has that makes him happy but how he uses it. Contended strongly that a man is entitled to all the joy there is in life if he only knows how to get it out. He never was as anxious about things of this world as he was of the intellectual development and building of character. He was radical on all points and neutral on none. He took a brave stand for what he thought to be right for which he had many conflicts kindly differing from those who opposed him, he would always rather be wronged than go to law.
His religion being to do unto others as you would have them do unto. In his life work we can see that the world has been made better by his living in it.
David Workman, an old and highly respected citizen died at the home of his son, M. M. Workman, at Pricetown, May 3, and was laid to rest in the Barker cemetry by the side of his wife who preceded him to the better land about nine years ago. He leaves two sons, six grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his loss.
He was well known throughout the county, being a man of high honest integrity, believing as he did that men receive a just reward for the deeds done in the body.
He, was born in Salem township, Highland county January 1, 1825, was of German extract, his father of the low Dutch his mother of the high Dutch. Grew to manhood on a farm with but little advantage of education there being but few schools in that early day and he being compelled to labor on the farm for a living, parents being poor and with a large family, twelve in number.
Read what few books he could get by the light of a grease lamp or tallow candle often by burning hickory bark, the bible being his favorite book of study. He took a firm stand against the institution of human slavery, enlisted in Co. E 168th Regiment Ohio Volunteer infantry, was captured by the enemy but was given a hasty parole and so he never saw a prison hall.
Very early in life he became convinced that good must triumph over evil and finally he drifted into the Universalist Church dying a firm believer in faith. Got licenses to preach but never was ordained, but took part in several public discussions.
Living as he did in a day when men had to fight for their principles, was an abolitionist, when it cost one something to be one. Having taken all manner of abuse in defending what he believed to be right but lived to see the great change that has been wrought, was an ardent Republican.
In early life he took a strong stand against the evils arising from the drink habit, organized a body of Good Templars in his own house which was carried on for a number of years. He took a deep interest in education and spared no means in the education of his children. Helped to build the first macadamized road in Salem township, worked as a contractor on bridges and culverts always taking an interest in the improving of the country.
He traveled over a large portion of the United States during his life time, believing as he did that it is not what a man has that makes him happy but how he uses it. Contended strongly that a man is entitled to all the joy there is in life if he only knows how to get it out. He never was as anxious about things of this world as he was of the intellectual development and building of character. He was radical on all points and neutral on none. He took a brave stand for what he thought to be right for which he had many conflicts kindly differing from those who opposed him, he would always rather be wronged than go to law.
His religion being to do unto others as you would have them do unto. In his life work we can see that the world has been made better by his living in it.
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