wife of JAMES HENRY ROHRER
ROHRER, ELIZABETH ANN SHARP
Elizabeth Ann Sharp, daughter of Isaac and Chloe Sharp, was born in Macoupin county, Illinois May 19th, 1833, about two miles from her present home. She spent her girlhood in the vicinity of her birth place.
She was married to James H. Rohrer, of Morgan county, December 23, 1852. Their married life was a very happy one and during a period of fifty four years, they worked side by side and entered each other's joys and sorrows with that sympathy that makes life congenial.
Two years ago February 4, 1906, he was called to the better land. Eight children blessed this union, six of whom survive her: Mrs. Harriett Hurt, of Spearmoore, Okla., Mrs, Catherine A. Crum, of Modesto, Ill., Mrs. Minnie A. Dolton, of Broken Arrow, Okla., Mrs. Julia A. Close and Mrs. Rolla M. Butcher, of Scottville, Ill., and Mrs. Nora L. Sims, of Modesto, Ill. Mrs. Ella Nifong and Fred, the only son, died a number of years ago.
About thirty two years ago she and her husband and a number of others were converted to Christ in a meeting held by Elder Geo. Hart at the school house near her home. Several years after she became a member of the M.E. Church at Scottville. She was ever faithful christian, her kind words and loving sympathy for the sick and afflicted were a source of comfort to those with whom she came in contact.
She has been afflicted for twenty-five years and an invalid for sixteen years. She bore her afflictions with great patience thinking of others at all times instead of herself.
The funeral was conducted by her pastor Rev. T.O. Holley at her home. A very large number of friends and relatives were present. Her remains were laid to rest in the east cemetery.
ROHRER, ELIZABETH ANN SHARP
Elizabeth Ann Sharp, daughter of Isaac and Chloe Sharp, was born in Macoupin county, Illinois May 19th, 1833, about two miles from her present home. She spent her girlhood in the vicinity of her birth place.
She was married to James H. Rohrer, of Morgan county, December 23, 1852. Their married life was a very happy one and during a period of fifty four years, they worked side by side and entered each other's joys and sorrows with that sympathy that makes life congenial.
Two years ago February 4, 1906, he was called to the better land. Eight children blessed this union, six of whom survive her: Mrs. Harriett Hurt, of Spearmoore, Okla., Mrs, Catherine A. Crum, of Modesto, Ill., Mrs. Minnie A. Dolton, of Broken Arrow, Okla., Mrs. Julia A. Close and Mrs. Rolla M. Butcher, of Scottville, Ill., and Mrs. Nora L. Sims, of Modesto, Ill. Mrs. Ella Nifong and Fred, the only son, died a number of years ago.
About thirty two years ago she and her husband and a number of others were converted to Christ in a meeting held by Elder Geo. Hart at the school house near her home. Several years after she became a member of the M.E. Church at Scottville. She was ever faithful christian, her kind words and loving sympathy for the sick and afflicted were a source of comfort to those with whom she came in contact.
She has been afflicted for twenty-five years and an invalid for sixteen years. She bore her afflictions with great patience thinking of others at all times instead of herself.
The funeral was conducted by her pastor Rev. T.O. Holley at her home. A very large number of friends and relatives were present. Her remains were laid to rest in the east cemetery.
wife of JAMES HENRY ROHRER
ROHRER, ELIZABETH ANN SHARP
Elizabeth Ann Sharp, daughter of Isaac and Chloe Sharp, was born in Macoupin county, Illinois May 19th, 1833, about two miles from her present home. She spent her girlhood in the vicinity of her birth place.
She was married to James H. Rohrer, of Morgan county, December 23, 1852. Their married life was a very happy one and during a period of fifty four years, they worked side by side and entered each other's joys and sorrows with that sympathy that makes life congenial.
Two years ago February 4, 1906, he was called to the better land. Eight children blessed this union, six of whom survive her: Mrs. Harriett Hurt, of Spearmoore, Okla., Mrs, Catherine A. Crum, of Modesto, Ill., Mrs. Minnie A. Dolton, of Broken Arrow, Okla., Mrs. Julia A. Close and Mrs. Rolla M. Butcher, of Scottville, Ill., and Mrs. Nora L. Sims, of Modesto, Ill. Mrs. Ella Nifong and Fred, the only son, died a number of years ago.
About thirty two years ago she and her husband and a number of others were converted to Christ in a meeting held by Elder Geo. Hart at the school house near her home. Several years after she became a member of the M.E. Church at Scottville. She was ever faithful christian, her kind words and loving sympathy for the sick and afflicted were a source of comfort to those with whom she came in contact.
She has been afflicted for twenty-five years and an invalid for sixteen years. She bore her afflictions with great patience thinking of others at all times instead of herself.
The funeral was conducted by her pastor Rev. T.O. Holley at her home. A very large number of friends and relatives were present. Her remains were laid to rest in the east cemetery.
ROHRER, ELIZABETH ANN SHARP
Elizabeth Ann Sharp, daughter of Isaac and Chloe Sharp, was born in Macoupin county, Illinois May 19th, 1833, about two miles from her present home. She spent her girlhood in the vicinity of her birth place.
She was married to James H. Rohrer, of Morgan county, December 23, 1852. Their married life was a very happy one and during a period of fifty four years, they worked side by side and entered each other's joys and sorrows with that sympathy that makes life congenial.
Two years ago February 4, 1906, he was called to the better land. Eight children blessed this union, six of whom survive her: Mrs. Harriett Hurt, of Spearmoore, Okla., Mrs, Catherine A. Crum, of Modesto, Ill., Mrs. Minnie A. Dolton, of Broken Arrow, Okla., Mrs. Julia A. Close and Mrs. Rolla M. Butcher, of Scottville, Ill., and Mrs. Nora L. Sims, of Modesto, Ill. Mrs. Ella Nifong and Fred, the only son, died a number of years ago.
About thirty two years ago she and her husband and a number of others were converted to Christ in a meeting held by Elder Geo. Hart at the school house near her home. Several years after she became a member of the M.E. Church at Scottville. She was ever faithful christian, her kind words and loving sympathy for the sick and afflicted were a source of comfort to those with whom she came in contact.
She has been afflicted for twenty-five years and an invalid for sixteen years. She bore her afflictions with great patience thinking of others at all times instead of herself.
The funeral was conducted by her pastor Rev. T.O. Holley at her home. A very large number of friends and relatives were present. Her remains were laid to rest in the east cemetery.
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