CHRISTINA SHELACE OSGOOD
9-11-1832 -- 8-13-1906
Mrs. Osgood died at the home of her son, J. Edward Osgood, on Monday, August 13th, 1906, at East Hickory.
She was the widow of Hiram Osgood who died on Jan. 21st, 1880, an old resident of this county. Her maiden name was Christina Shelace, and she was born Sept. 11th, 1832 at Roherda, Hesse Cassel, Germany.
Coming to this country with her uncle, Bernard Bush, in a sailing vessel when 8 years of age, she might be called a lifelong resident of Pa. The voyage was made in 7 weeks, which was considered to be great speed in those days, but very slow compared with the voyages now made in as many days.
She left Germany about May 1st, landing in Baltimore in July. Went thence to Pittsburgh by canal boat and up the Allegheny River to what is now Nebraska in a lumber wagon.
These journeys are given to show the hardships and difficulty of travel in those early days and are interesting at the present time. She remained in her uncle's family one year and lived in the family of A. B. Root one year. In 1811 she went to Ross Run, living in the family of Amasa Purdy, an old pioneer of happy memory, where she remained for six years; thence coming to Tionesta, and lived in the family of Robert McBride, where she married Hiram Osgood in 1851, the wedding taking place at West Hickory, Oct. 6th, William Siggins, J. P., officiating.
This history of her life is indeed interesting as it recalls the names of the pioneers - Forest Co. worthies who made "the desert to blossom as the rose“, and whose memory is revered to this day by their numerous descendants. She had eight children, all of whom survive her save one, viz: Jennie H. intermarried with W. F. Jones, who died Dec. 3, 1888.
The names of the surviving children are as follows: George W. and John R. of Tionesta; William L. and Warren R. of Kingsley Twp.; Mrs. Lavinia Rudolph of Endeavor; Mrs. Annie Behrens of German Hill; and James Edward of East Hickory, all of whom are numbered as descendants of an old and respected family. Mrs. Osgood's life was of all the duties and responsibilities of a good woman and was best appreciated by those who knew her best. She was generous and hospitable and had a kindly interest in the welfare of others and of course she retained a large circle of steadfast friends all through her exemplary and useful life. In faith she was a Christian and from early life was a devoted and consistent member of the German Reformed church.
The funeral service, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Slonaker, takes place today, Wednesday, the interment being in the Evangelical church cemetery, German Hill, beside her beloved husband.
She is mourned by her relatives and her memory will be cherished by hosts of friends. In this connection the family of the deceased desire to express their gratitude to the friends and neighbors at East Hickory and Endeavor for the many acts of kindness shown their mother during her last illness.
Obituary source:
"History of Starr Cemetery" by Lois Wike and published by Forest Press Inc. in Tionesta, PA
See the “History of Starr Cemetery” for a burial plot location map.
------------------------- Signed: JD Moore II
9-11-1832 -- 8-13-1906
Mrs. Osgood died at the home of her son, J. Edward Osgood, on Monday, August 13th, 1906, at East Hickory.
She was the widow of Hiram Osgood who died on Jan. 21st, 1880, an old resident of this county. Her maiden name was Christina Shelace, and she was born Sept. 11th, 1832 at Roherda, Hesse Cassel, Germany.
Coming to this country with her uncle, Bernard Bush, in a sailing vessel when 8 years of age, she might be called a lifelong resident of Pa. The voyage was made in 7 weeks, which was considered to be great speed in those days, but very slow compared with the voyages now made in as many days.
She left Germany about May 1st, landing in Baltimore in July. Went thence to Pittsburgh by canal boat and up the Allegheny River to what is now Nebraska in a lumber wagon.
These journeys are given to show the hardships and difficulty of travel in those early days and are interesting at the present time. She remained in her uncle's family one year and lived in the family of A. B. Root one year. In 1811 she went to Ross Run, living in the family of Amasa Purdy, an old pioneer of happy memory, where she remained for six years; thence coming to Tionesta, and lived in the family of Robert McBride, where she married Hiram Osgood in 1851, the wedding taking place at West Hickory, Oct. 6th, William Siggins, J. P., officiating.
This history of her life is indeed interesting as it recalls the names of the pioneers - Forest Co. worthies who made "the desert to blossom as the rose“, and whose memory is revered to this day by their numerous descendants. She had eight children, all of whom survive her save one, viz: Jennie H. intermarried with W. F. Jones, who died Dec. 3, 1888.
The names of the surviving children are as follows: George W. and John R. of Tionesta; William L. and Warren R. of Kingsley Twp.; Mrs. Lavinia Rudolph of Endeavor; Mrs. Annie Behrens of German Hill; and James Edward of East Hickory, all of whom are numbered as descendants of an old and respected family. Mrs. Osgood's life was of all the duties and responsibilities of a good woman and was best appreciated by those who knew her best. She was generous and hospitable and had a kindly interest in the welfare of others and of course she retained a large circle of steadfast friends all through her exemplary and useful life. In faith she was a Christian and from early life was a devoted and consistent member of the German Reformed church.
The funeral service, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Slonaker, takes place today, Wednesday, the interment being in the Evangelical church cemetery, German Hill, beside her beloved husband.
She is mourned by her relatives and her memory will be cherished by hosts of friends. In this connection the family of the deceased desire to express their gratitude to the friends and neighbors at East Hickory and Endeavor for the many acts of kindness shown their mother during her last illness.
Obituary source:
"History of Starr Cemetery" by Lois Wike and published by Forest Press Inc. in Tionesta, PA
See the “History of Starr Cemetery” for a burial plot location map.
------------------------- Signed: JD Moore II
CHRISTINA SHELACE OSGOOD
9-11-1832 -- 8-13-1906
Mrs. Osgood died at the home of her son, J. Edward Osgood, on Monday, August 13th, 1906, at East Hickory.
She was the widow of Hiram Osgood who died on Jan. 21st, 1880, an old resident of this county. Her maiden name was Christina Shelace, and she was born Sept. 11th, 1832 at Roherda, Hesse Cassel, Germany.
Coming to this country with her uncle, Bernard Bush, in a sailing vessel when 8 years of age, she might be called a lifelong resident of Pa. The voyage was made in 7 weeks, which was considered to be great speed in those days, but very slow compared with the voyages now made in as many days.
She left Germany about May 1st, landing in Baltimore in July. Went thence to Pittsburgh by canal boat and up the Allegheny River to what is now Nebraska in a lumber wagon.
These journeys are given to show the hardships and difficulty of travel in those early days and are interesting at the present time. She remained in her uncle's family one year and lived in the family of A. B. Root one year. In 1811 she went to Ross Run, living in the family of Amasa Purdy, an old pioneer of happy memory, where she remained for six years; thence coming to Tionesta, and lived in the family of Robert McBride, where she married Hiram Osgood in 1851, the wedding taking place at West Hickory, Oct. 6th, William Siggins, J. P., officiating.
This history of her life is indeed interesting as it recalls the names of the pioneers - Forest Co. worthies who made "the desert to blossom as the rose“, and whose memory is revered to this day by their numerous descendants. She had eight children, all of whom survive her save one, viz: Jennie H. intermarried with W. F. Jones, who died Dec. 3, 1888.
The names of the surviving children are as follows: George W. and John R. of Tionesta; William L. and Warren R. of Kingsley Twp.; Mrs. Lavinia Rudolph of Endeavor; Mrs. Annie Behrens of German Hill; and James Edward of East Hickory, all of whom are numbered as descendants of an old and respected family. Mrs. Osgood's life was of all the duties and responsibilities of a good woman and was best appreciated by those who knew her best. She was generous and hospitable and had a kindly interest in the welfare of others and of course she retained a large circle of steadfast friends all through her exemplary and useful life. In faith she was a Christian and from early life was a devoted and consistent member of the German Reformed church.
The funeral service, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Slonaker, takes place today, Wednesday, the interment being in the Evangelical church cemetery, German Hill, beside her beloved husband.
She is mourned by her relatives and her memory will be cherished by hosts of friends. In this connection the family of the deceased desire to express their gratitude to the friends and neighbors at East Hickory and Endeavor for the many acts of kindness shown their mother during her last illness.
Obituary source:
"History of Starr Cemetery" by Lois Wike and published by Forest Press Inc. in Tionesta, PA
See the “History of Starr Cemetery” for a burial plot location map.
------------------------- Signed: JD Moore II
9-11-1832 -- 8-13-1906
Mrs. Osgood died at the home of her son, J. Edward Osgood, on Monday, August 13th, 1906, at East Hickory.
She was the widow of Hiram Osgood who died on Jan. 21st, 1880, an old resident of this county. Her maiden name was Christina Shelace, and she was born Sept. 11th, 1832 at Roherda, Hesse Cassel, Germany.
Coming to this country with her uncle, Bernard Bush, in a sailing vessel when 8 years of age, she might be called a lifelong resident of Pa. The voyage was made in 7 weeks, which was considered to be great speed in those days, but very slow compared with the voyages now made in as many days.
She left Germany about May 1st, landing in Baltimore in July. Went thence to Pittsburgh by canal boat and up the Allegheny River to what is now Nebraska in a lumber wagon.
These journeys are given to show the hardships and difficulty of travel in those early days and are interesting at the present time. She remained in her uncle's family one year and lived in the family of A. B. Root one year. In 1811 she went to Ross Run, living in the family of Amasa Purdy, an old pioneer of happy memory, where she remained for six years; thence coming to Tionesta, and lived in the family of Robert McBride, where she married Hiram Osgood in 1851, the wedding taking place at West Hickory, Oct. 6th, William Siggins, J. P., officiating.
This history of her life is indeed interesting as it recalls the names of the pioneers - Forest Co. worthies who made "the desert to blossom as the rose“, and whose memory is revered to this day by their numerous descendants. She had eight children, all of whom survive her save one, viz: Jennie H. intermarried with W. F. Jones, who died Dec. 3, 1888.
The names of the surviving children are as follows: George W. and John R. of Tionesta; William L. and Warren R. of Kingsley Twp.; Mrs. Lavinia Rudolph of Endeavor; Mrs. Annie Behrens of German Hill; and James Edward of East Hickory, all of whom are numbered as descendants of an old and respected family. Mrs. Osgood's life was of all the duties and responsibilities of a good woman and was best appreciated by those who knew her best. She was generous and hospitable and had a kindly interest in the welfare of others and of course she retained a large circle of steadfast friends all through her exemplary and useful life. In faith she was a Christian and from early life was a devoted and consistent member of the German Reformed church.
The funeral service, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Slonaker, takes place today, Wednesday, the interment being in the Evangelical church cemetery, German Hill, beside her beloved husband.
She is mourned by her relatives and her memory will be cherished by hosts of friends. In this connection the family of the deceased desire to express their gratitude to the friends and neighbors at East Hickory and Endeavor for the many acts of kindness shown their mother during her last illness.
Obituary source:
"History of Starr Cemetery" by Lois Wike and published by Forest Press Inc. in Tionesta, PA
See the “History of Starr Cemetery” for a burial plot location map.
------------------------- Signed: JD Moore II
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