Saylor.--Susan Speigle Saylor was born Oct. 22, 1831; died near Hollsopple, Pa., Dec. 2, 1920; aged 89 y. 1 m. 11 d. She was married to Jacob Saylor April 22, 1849, who preceded to the spirit world over 39 years. Deceased was the mother of 10 children, 8 living. Bishop James Saylor and Pre. Joseph Saylor are her sons. She is also survived by 42 grandchildren and 55 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for over 71 years. Her school days were few but she had a desire for the reading of the Word. Her favorite hymn was No. 19 in the German Appendix in the Hymnal. Her seat in the church was seldom vacant as long as she was able to attend the services. Her kind and pleasant disposition won the hearts of many people and especially the love and respect of her children. It was a joy to her to see all her children faithful workers for the Lord. Funeral services were conducted on Dec. 4 by L. A. Blough, W. C. Hershberger, and E. J. Blough at the Thomas Church. Buried in cemetery near the church. Source: Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 39 - December 23, 1920, page 775
Saylor.--Susan Speigle Saylor was born Oct. 22, 1831; died near Hollsopple, Pa., Dec. 2, 1920; aged 89 y. 1 m. 11 d. She was married to Jacob Saylor April 22, 1849, who preceded to the spirit world over 39 years. Deceased was the mother of 10 children, 8 living. Bishop James Saylor and Pre. Joseph Saylor are her sons. She is also survived by 42 grandchildren and 55 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for over 71 years. Her school days were few but she had a desire for the reading of the Word. Her favorite hymn was No. 19 in the German Appendix in the Hymnal. Her seat in the church was seldom vacant as long as she was able to attend the services. Her kind and pleasant disposition won the hearts of many people and especially the love and respect of her children. It was a joy to her to see all her children faithful workers for the Lord. Funeral services were conducted on Dec. 4 by L. A. Blough, W. C. Hershberger, and E. J. Blough at the Thomas Church. Buried in cemetery near the church. Source: Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 39 - December 23, 1920, page 775
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