Obit from the Belleville, Illinois Weekly Advocate, 15 April 1892
In Memory of Albert Ebert
Again we are called upon to chronicle the sad news of the death of one of our number, and reminded of the fact that death is abroad in the land.
Albert Ebert, the subject of this sketch, was born in Hanover, Germany, December 22, 1837. At an early age his parents moved to this country, locating at St. Louis, Mo., and when he was about eight years old they died, leaving him to take care of himself. His struggles through childhood can be better imagined than described. Upon reaching manhood, he was united in marriage with Miss Chalista Rittenhouse, a daughter of the late Cornelius Rittenhouse, October 11, 1859.
During the winter of 1867, Mr. Ebert professed faith in Christ, and was baptized into the fellowship of the Unity Baptist church by the late Rev. Swift. He continued a consistent member until 1883, when he was granted a letter, when he united with the Oak Hill Baptist church, living in loving fellowship with them until his death, which occurred March 17, 1892. On March 19 his remains, borne in a casket, laden with a wreath of beautiful flowers, placed there by loving hands, was followed to its last resting place in Oak Hill cemetery, by a large concourse of friends and sympathizing neighbors.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Steele, who preached a very appropriate and pathetic sermon, and paid a beautiful tribute to our departed fellowman.
Mr. Ebert suffered greatly during his last illness, a grippe adding its pain, but he bore it patiently, being completely resigned to the will of his Maker; almost his last words were "over the river, almost home."
In the death of Mr. Ebert the community has lost a good neighbor, the church a loved member, the state a prominent citizen, and the family an indulgent father. He leaves besides his sorrowing companion, two sons and one daughter.
In Memory of Albert Ebert
Again we are called upon to chronicle the sad news of the death of one of our number, and reminded of the fact that death is abroad in the land.
Albert Ebert, the subject of this sketch, was born in Hanover, Germany, December 22, 1837. At an early age his parents moved to this country, locating at St. Louis, Mo., and when he was about eight years old they died, leaving him to take care of himself. His struggles through childhood can be better imagined than described. Upon reaching manhood, he was united in marriage with Miss Chalista Rittenhouse, a daughter of the late Cornelius Rittenhouse, October 11, 1859.
During the winter of 1867, Mr. Ebert professed faith in Christ, and was baptized into the fellowship of the Unity Baptist church by the late Rev. Swift. He continued a consistent member until 1883, when he was granted a letter, when he united with the Oak Hill Baptist church, living in loving fellowship with them until his death, which occurred March 17, 1892. On March 19 his remains, borne in a casket, laden with a wreath of beautiful flowers, placed there by loving hands, was followed to its last resting place in Oak Hill cemetery, by a large concourse of friends and sympathizing neighbors.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Steele, who preached a very appropriate and pathetic sermon, and paid a beautiful tribute to our departed fellowman.
Mr. Ebert suffered greatly during his last illness, a grippe adding its pain, but he bore it patiently, being completely resigned to the will of his Maker; almost his last words were "over the river, almost home."
In the death of Mr. Ebert the community has lost a good neighbor, the church a loved member, the state a prominent citizen, and the family an indulgent father. He leaves besides his sorrowing companion, two sons and one daughter.
Obit from the Belleville, Illinois Weekly Advocate, 15 April 1892
In Memory of Albert Ebert
Again we are called upon to chronicle the sad news of the death of one of our number, and reminded of the fact that death is abroad in the land.
Albert Ebert, the subject of this sketch, was born in Hanover, Germany, December 22, 1837. At an early age his parents moved to this country, locating at St. Louis, Mo., and when he was about eight years old they died, leaving him to take care of himself. His struggles through childhood can be better imagined than described. Upon reaching manhood, he was united in marriage with Miss Chalista Rittenhouse, a daughter of the late Cornelius Rittenhouse, October 11, 1859.
During the winter of 1867, Mr. Ebert professed faith in Christ, and was baptized into the fellowship of the Unity Baptist church by the late Rev. Swift. He continued a consistent member until 1883, when he was granted a letter, when he united with the Oak Hill Baptist church, living in loving fellowship with them until his death, which occurred March 17, 1892. On March 19 his remains, borne in a casket, laden with a wreath of beautiful flowers, placed there by loving hands, was followed to its last resting place in Oak Hill cemetery, by a large concourse of friends and sympathizing neighbors.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Steele, who preached a very appropriate and pathetic sermon, and paid a beautiful tribute to our departed fellowman.
Mr. Ebert suffered greatly during his last illness, a grippe adding its pain, but he bore it patiently, being completely resigned to the will of his Maker; almost his last words were "over the river, almost home."
In the death of Mr. Ebert the community has lost a good neighbor, the church a loved member, the state a prominent citizen, and the family an indulgent father. He leaves besides his sorrowing companion, two sons and one daughter.
In Memory of Albert Ebert
Again we are called upon to chronicle the sad news of the death of one of our number, and reminded of the fact that death is abroad in the land.
Albert Ebert, the subject of this sketch, was born in Hanover, Germany, December 22, 1837. At an early age his parents moved to this country, locating at St. Louis, Mo., and when he was about eight years old they died, leaving him to take care of himself. His struggles through childhood can be better imagined than described. Upon reaching manhood, he was united in marriage with Miss Chalista Rittenhouse, a daughter of the late Cornelius Rittenhouse, October 11, 1859.
During the winter of 1867, Mr. Ebert professed faith in Christ, and was baptized into the fellowship of the Unity Baptist church by the late Rev. Swift. He continued a consistent member until 1883, when he was granted a letter, when he united with the Oak Hill Baptist church, living in loving fellowship with them until his death, which occurred March 17, 1892. On March 19 his remains, borne in a casket, laden with a wreath of beautiful flowers, placed there by loving hands, was followed to its last resting place in Oak Hill cemetery, by a large concourse of friends and sympathizing neighbors.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Steele, who preached a very appropriate and pathetic sermon, and paid a beautiful tribute to our departed fellowman.
Mr. Ebert suffered greatly during his last illness, a grippe adding its pain, but he bore it patiently, being completely resigned to the will of his Maker; almost his last words were "over the river, almost home."
In the death of Mr. Ebert the community has lost a good neighbor, the church a loved member, the state a prominent citizen, and the family an indulgent father. He leaves besides his sorrowing companion, two sons and one daughter.
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