Obituary of George H. Shouse in The Daily Sun, Jun 15 1880; Vincennes, IN
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The late George H. Shouse
The subject of this sketch was born January 25, 1830 and died June 3, 1880.
Brother Shouse was the son of Elijah Shouse, long since deceased, being the eldest of two whole and five half brother. His full brother, John , died some two years ago, and the half brothers, Joseph, James H., Willis, Alford and Columbus, are all still living, excepting the latter one, who was killed by lightening at Clay City, Ill., lost just eight years to the day prior to the death of George. There were four sisters, all living in this county but one, who resides in Missouri.
Brother Shouse was married to Miss Catherine Westfall, also a native of Knox county, and a lady of sound moral culture, and who was a faithful wife and mother throughout their married life. Eight children blessed their union - 2 boys and six girls - all of whom are living except one - Ann Elizabeth, who died some three years since.
Elizabeth, the eldest daughter, married Mr. W.H. Rumer, one of our Deputy Sheriffs. Elijah, the eldest son, has twice entered the marriage relations. his first wife dying shortly after their marriage. He resides on his farm adjoining the old homestead. James, Catherne, Mollie, Sarah and Nancy are single and at home with their widowed mother to comfort and console her in her sad bereavement with their kind association and filial affection.
It is impossible to do the subject justice. Speaking of the deceased we can, in the language of David, concerning Abner, truly say "A great man has fallen in Israel." Brother Shouse, perhaps, from a conventional standpoint would not be counted great, as the world counts greatness, but he was great in consequence of his goodness of heart, permanency of character and christian magnanimity, as a citizen and man of business. His loss is hard to fill, but is servilely felt, for in his simple capacity on his landed estate he furnished many of the laboring classes every day with work, who would have fared worse had not these means been furnished them. Under the pressure of business affairs he was sometimes thought to be irritable,, but only when under the exigency of the ease, when it demanded prompt and immediate action. He was never in the habit of putting things off until tomorrow that should be done today, and yet no man possessed better social qualities. He was said to be a close dealer, which was true; but while he would count the fraction that was coming he as cheerfully paid the one that going; he was careful in making contracts, but punctual to the letter -- when his word was given his bond was not required, he made no concessions to what he conceived to be a wrong, but when convinced of an error was ready to recall it. In his religious affiliation he was one of the most conscientious men, to which the writer can safely testify. He became identified with the general Baptist Church some twelve years ago, since which time to the day of his death he was a worthy member and consistent Christian, but while he was tenacious to the church of his choice he was liberal and fraternal with his Christian brethren of other denominations, as all can testify who have witnessed his hearty co-operation upon all union and revival occasions. He was invited to participate for some two or three years after the general Baptist Church was organized in this locality, he and the writer Stood almost alone, passing through an ordeal of persecution. The part of the opposing elements by which we were surrounded was one well calculated to try the souls of men, but his courage failed him not; his faith unwavering, he thus opened the door of his dwelling, dedicating the most suitable room of his commodious residence into a sanctuary, declaring that while he had a house God should have an altar where His persecuted followers could have the privilege of worshiping Him according to the dictates of their own conscience. It was there under the roof tree of this good man that the church took root and progressed until able to build a house of worship, and today Happy Zion Church house stands forth as a monument of testimony to his christian ilcerality. Had it not been for him and one or two more at that particular time of need, who knew no sacrifice too great to make the church live, the house would not exist today. But as all things are governed by the inflexible hand of chance, this good man is gone! God has changed his countenance and taken him away, by which an honored family is left to mourn his loss, together with a bereaved church and fraternal order to which he belonged. But we never dry the burning tears of remorse and exclaim as one of old: "Alas, my brother!" No, thank God, by His divine grace we are enabled to say, in the language of the poet,
"thou art gone to the grave but we will not deplore thee
Though sorrow and darkness encompass the tomb;
The Savior has passed through the portals before thee,
And the lamp of His love is thy guide through the gleem."
His funeral was preached ay Happy Zion Church on the 4th Instant at ten o'clock a.m., by Elder A.C. West, the remains being taken from there to Mt Zion cemetery for interment, followed by the largest funeral procession ever witness in this section of county, where he was buried in the honors of Odd Fellowship by the members of Lovelydale lodge. of which he was a member, the writer performing the duties of chaplain on the occasion. So farewell my brother, more than brother, my true, trusty and tried friend, farewell.
The pains of death are past,
Labor and sorrow cease.
And life's long warfare closed at last
His soul is found in peace.
Soldier of the cross, well done.
Praise be they new employ;
And while eternal ages run
Rest in thy Savior's joy.
Obituary provided by Julie Shouse Drabek
· 11 July 2015 · 0 Comments
The late George H. Shouse
The subject of this sketch was born January 25, 1830 and died June 3, 1880.
Brother Shouse was the son of Elijah Shouse, long since deceased, being the eldest of two whole and five half brother. His full brother, John , died some two years ago, and the half brothers, Joseph, James H., Willis, Alford and Columbus, are all still living, excepting the latter one, who was killed by lightening at Clay City, Ill., lost just eight years to the day prior to the death of George. There were four sisters, all living in this county but one, who resides in Missouri.
Brother Shouse was married to Miss Catherine Westfall, also a native of Knox county, and a lady of sound moral culture, and who was a faithful wife and mother throughout their married life. Eight children blessed their union - 2 boys and six girls - all of whom are living except one - Ann Elizabeth, who died some three years since.
Elizabeth, the eldest daughter, married Mr. W.H. Rumer, one of our Deputy Sheriffs. Elijah, the eldest son, has twice entered the marriage relations. his first wife dying shortly after their marriage. He resides on his farm adjoining the old homestead. James, Catherne, Mollie, Sarah and Nancy are single and at home with their widowed mother to comfort and console her in her sad bereavement with their kind association and filial affection.
It is impossible to do the subject justice. Speaking of the deceased we can, in the language of David, concerning Abner, truly say "A great man has fallen in Israel." Brother Shouse, perhaps, from a conventional standpoint would not be counted great, as the world counts greatness, but he was great in consequence of his goodness of heart, permanency of character and christian magnanimity, as a citizen and man of business. His loss is hard to fill, but is servilely felt, for in his simple capacity on his landed estate he furnished many of the laboring classes every day with work, who would have fared worse had not these means been furnished them. Under the pressure of business affairs he was sometimes thought to be irritable,, but only when under the exigency of the ease, when it demanded prompt and immediate action. He was never in the habit of putting things off until tomorrow that should be done today, and yet no man possessed better social qualities. He was said to be a close dealer, which was true; but while he would count the fraction that was coming he as cheerfully paid the one that going; he was careful in making contracts, but punctual to the letter -- when his word was given his bond was not required, he made no concessions to what he conceived to be a wrong, but when convinced of an error was ready to recall it. In his religious affiliation he was one of the most conscientious men, to which the writer can safely testify. He became identified with the general Baptist Church some twelve years ago, since which time to the day of his death he was a worthy member and consistent Christian, but while he was tenacious to the church of his choice he was liberal and fraternal with his Christian brethren of other denominations, as all can testify who have witnessed his hearty co-operation upon all union and revival occasions. He was invited to participate for some two or three years after the general Baptist Church was organized in this locality, he and the writer Stood almost alone, passing through an ordeal of persecution. The part of the opposing elements by which we were surrounded was one well calculated to try the souls of men, but his courage failed him not; his faith unwavering, he thus opened the door of his dwelling, dedicating the most suitable room of his commodious residence into a sanctuary, declaring that while he had a house God should have an altar where His persecuted followers could have the privilege of worshiping Him according to the dictates of their own conscience. It was there under the roof tree of this good man that the church took root and progressed until able to build a house of worship, and today Happy Zion Church house stands forth as a monument of testimony to his christian ilcerality. Had it not been for him and one or two more at that particular time of need, who knew no sacrifice too great to make the church live, the house would not exist today. But as all things are governed by the inflexible hand of chance, this good man is gone! God has changed his countenance and taken him away, by which an honored family is left to mourn his loss, together with a bereaved church and fraternal order to which he belonged. But we never dry the burning tears of remorse and exclaim as one of old: "Alas, my brother!" No, thank God, by His divine grace we are enabled to say, in the language of the poet,
"thou art gone to the grave but we will not deplore thee
Though sorrow and darkness encompass the tomb;
The Savior has passed through the portals before thee,
And the lamp of His love is thy guide through the gleem."
His funeral was preached ay Happy Zion Church on the 4th Instant at ten o'clock a.m., by Elder A.C. West, the remains being taken from there to Mt Zion cemetery for interment, followed by the largest funeral procession ever witness in this section of county, where he was buried in the honors of Odd Fellowship by the members of Lovelydale lodge. of which he was a member, the writer performing the duties of chaplain on the occasion. So farewell my brother, more than brother, my true, trusty and tried friend, farewell.
The pains of death are past,
Labor and sorrow cease.
And life's long warfare closed at last
His soul is found in peace.
Soldier of the cross, well done.
Praise be they new employ;
And while eternal ages run
Rest in thy Savior's joy.
Obituary provided by Julie Shouse Drabek
Obituary of George H. Shouse in The Daily Sun, Jun 15 1880; Vincennes, IN
· 11 July 2015 · 0 Comments
The late George H. Shouse
The subject of this sketch was born January 25, 1830 and died June 3, 1880.
Brother Shouse was the son of Elijah Shouse, long since deceased, being the eldest of two whole and five half brother. His full brother, John , died some two years ago, and the half brothers, Joseph, James H., Willis, Alford and Columbus, are all still living, excepting the latter one, who was killed by lightening at Clay City, Ill., lost just eight years to the day prior to the death of George. There were four sisters, all living in this county but one, who resides in Missouri.
Brother Shouse was married to Miss Catherine Westfall, also a native of Knox county, and a lady of sound moral culture, and who was a faithful wife and mother throughout their married life. Eight children blessed their union - 2 boys and six girls - all of whom are living except one - Ann Elizabeth, who died some three years since.
Elizabeth, the eldest daughter, married Mr. W.H. Rumer, one of our Deputy Sheriffs. Elijah, the eldest son, has twice entered the marriage relations. his first wife dying shortly after their marriage. He resides on his farm adjoining the old homestead. James, Catherne, Mollie, Sarah and Nancy are single and at home with their widowed mother to comfort and console her in her sad bereavement with their kind association and filial affection.
It is impossible to do the subject justice. Speaking of the deceased we can, in the language of David, concerning Abner, truly say "A great man has fallen in Israel." Brother Shouse, perhaps, from a conventional standpoint would not be counted great, as the world counts greatness, but he was great in consequence of his goodness of heart, permanency of character and christian magnanimity, as a citizen and man of business. His loss is hard to fill, but is servilely felt, for in his simple capacity on his landed estate he furnished many of the laboring classes every day with work, who would have fared worse had not these means been furnished them. Under the pressure of business affairs he was sometimes thought to be irritable,, but only when under the exigency of the ease, when it demanded prompt and immediate action. He was never in the habit of putting things off until tomorrow that should be done today, and yet no man possessed better social qualities. He was said to be a close dealer, which was true; but while he would count the fraction that was coming he as cheerfully paid the one that going; he was careful in making contracts, but punctual to the letter -- when his word was given his bond was not required, he made no concessions to what he conceived to be a wrong, but when convinced of an error was ready to recall it. In his religious affiliation he was one of the most conscientious men, to which the writer can safely testify. He became identified with the general Baptist Church some twelve years ago, since which time to the day of his death he was a worthy member and consistent Christian, but while he was tenacious to the church of his choice he was liberal and fraternal with his Christian brethren of other denominations, as all can testify who have witnessed his hearty co-operation upon all union and revival occasions. He was invited to participate for some two or three years after the general Baptist Church was organized in this locality, he and the writer Stood almost alone, passing through an ordeal of persecution. The part of the opposing elements by which we were surrounded was one well calculated to try the souls of men, but his courage failed him not; his faith unwavering, he thus opened the door of his dwelling, dedicating the most suitable room of his commodious residence into a sanctuary, declaring that while he had a house God should have an altar where His persecuted followers could have the privilege of worshiping Him according to the dictates of their own conscience. It was there under the roof tree of this good man that the church took root and progressed until able to build a house of worship, and today Happy Zion Church house stands forth as a monument of testimony to his christian ilcerality. Had it not been for him and one or two more at that particular time of need, who knew no sacrifice too great to make the church live, the house would not exist today. But as all things are governed by the inflexible hand of chance, this good man is gone! God has changed his countenance and taken him away, by which an honored family is left to mourn his loss, together with a bereaved church and fraternal order to which he belonged. But we never dry the burning tears of remorse and exclaim as one of old: "Alas, my brother!" No, thank God, by His divine grace we are enabled to say, in the language of the poet,
"thou art gone to the grave but we will not deplore thee
Though sorrow and darkness encompass the tomb;
The Savior has passed through the portals before thee,
And the lamp of His love is thy guide through the gleem."
His funeral was preached ay Happy Zion Church on the 4th Instant at ten o'clock a.m., by Elder A.C. West, the remains being taken from there to Mt Zion cemetery for interment, followed by the largest funeral procession ever witness in this section of county, where he was buried in the honors of Odd Fellowship by the members of Lovelydale lodge. of which he was a member, the writer performing the duties of chaplain on the occasion. So farewell my brother, more than brother, my true, trusty and tried friend, farewell.
The pains of death are past,
Labor and sorrow cease.
And life's long warfare closed at last
His soul is found in peace.
Soldier of the cross, well done.
Praise be they new employ;
And while eternal ages run
Rest in thy Savior's joy.
Obituary provided by Julie Shouse Drabek
· 11 July 2015 · 0 Comments
The late George H. Shouse
The subject of this sketch was born January 25, 1830 and died June 3, 1880.
Brother Shouse was the son of Elijah Shouse, long since deceased, being the eldest of two whole and five half brother. His full brother, John , died some two years ago, and the half brothers, Joseph, James H., Willis, Alford and Columbus, are all still living, excepting the latter one, who was killed by lightening at Clay City, Ill., lost just eight years to the day prior to the death of George. There were four sisters, all living in this county but one, who resides in Missouri.
Brother Shouse was married to Miss Catherine Westfall, also a native of Knox county, and a lady of sound moral culture, and who was a faithful wife and mother throughout their married life. Eight children blessed their union - 2 boys and six girls - all of whom are living except one - Ann Elizabeth, who died some three years since.
Elizabeth, the eldest daughter, married Mr. W.H. Rumer, one of our Deputy Sheriffs. Elijah, the eldest son, has twice entered the marriage relations. his first wife dying shortly after their marriage. He resides on his farm adjoining the old homestead. James, Catherne, Mollie, Sarah and Nancy are single and at home with their widowed mother to comfort and console her in her sad bereavement with their kind association and filial affection.
It is impossible to do the subject justice. Speaking of the deceased we can, in the language of David, concerning Abner, truly say "A great man has fallen in Israel." Brother Shouse, perhaps, from a conventional standpoint would not be counted great, as the world counts greatness, but he was great in consequence of his goodness of heart, permanency of character and christian magnanimity, as a citizen and man of business. His loss is hard to fill, but is servilely felt, for in his simple capacity on his landed estate he furnished many of the laboring classes every day with work, who would have fared worse had not these means been furnished them. Under the pressure of business affairs he was sometimes thought to be irritable,, but only when under the exigency of the ease, when it demanded prompt and immediate action. He was never in the habit of putting things off until tomorrow that should be done today, and yet no man possessed better social qualities. He was said to be a close dealer, which was true; but while he would count the fraction that was coming he as cheerfully paid the one that going; he was careful in making contracts, but punctual to the letter -- when his word was given his bond was not required, he made no concessions to what he conceived to be a wrong, but when convinced of an error was ready to recall it. In his religious affiliation he was one of the most conscientious men, to which the writer can safely testify. He became identified with the general Baptist Church some twelve years ago, since which time to the day of his death he was a worthy member and consistent Christian, but while he was tenacious to the church of his choice he was liberal and fraternal with his Christian brethren of other denominations, as all can testify who have witnessed his hearty co-operation upon all union and revival occasions. He was invited to participate for some two or three years after the general Baptist Church was organized in this locality, he and the writer Stood almost alone, passing through an ordeal of persecution. The part of the opposing elements by which we were surrounded was one well calculated to try the souls of men, but his courage failed him not; his faith unwavering, he thus opened the door of his dwelling, dedicating the most suitable room of his commodious residence into a sanctuary, declaring that while he had a house God should have an altar where His persecuted followers could have the privilege of worshiping Him according to the dictates of their own conscience. It was there under the roof tree of this good man that the church took root and progressed until able to build a house of worship, and today Happy Zion Church house stands forth as a monument of testimony to his christian ilcerality. Had it not been for him and one or two more at that particular time of need, who knew no sacrifice too great to make the church live, the house would not exist today. But as all things are governed by the inflexible hand of chance, this good man is gone! God has changed his countenance and taken him away, by which an honored family is left to mourn his loss, together with a bereaved church and fraternal order to which he belonged. But we never dry the burning tears of remorse and exclaim as one of old: "Alas, my brother!" No, thank God, by His divine grace we are enabled to say, in the language of the poet,
"thou art gone to the grave but we will not deplore thee
Though sorrow and darkness encompass the tomb;
The Savior has passed through the portals before thee,
And the lamp of His love is thy guide through the gleem."
His funeral was preached ay Happy Zion Church on the 4th Instant at ten o'clock a.m., by Elder A.C. West, the remains being taken from there to Mt Zion cemetery for interment, followed by the largest funeral procession ever witness in this section of county, where he was buried in the honors of Odd Fellowship by the members of Lovelydale lodge. of which he was a member, the writer performing the duties of chaplain on the occasion. So farewell my brother, more than brother, my true, trusty and tried friend, farewell.
The pains of death are past,
Labor and sorrow cease.
And life's long warfare closed at last
His soul is found in peace.
Soldier of the cross, well done.
Praise be they new employ;
And while eternal ages run
Rest in thy Savior's joy.
Obituary provided by Julie Shouse Drabek
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