Adam Gottlob Schellert, the son of Adam and Dorthea Heier Schellert, was born April 25, 1826 at Gros Monra, Province of Saxony, Kingdom of Prussia, Germany, and died at Richmond Indiana, November 26, 1912, at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 1 day.
In November 1853 he was married to Friedericka Muhlberg. Shortly after, they moved to the United States. He located at Ansonia, Ohio, where he lived until 1894 when he removed to Dunkirk, Ind.
Nine years ago death bereft him of the companion of his youth, and five years ago he went to Richmond with his daughter, with whom he resided until his death.
To this union were born four sons and seven daughters of whom seven survive to mourn his death, He also leaves fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He served five years in the army in Germany and during the Civil War in this country. He served in the 187th O. V. I. He was a member of Benj Shield's Post G. A. R. While he was ever faithful to the cause of his country, he always deplored the necessity of taking up arms against his fellowman.
He was baptized in infancy according to the rites of the Evangelical Lutheran church; at the age of fourteen he was confirmed in the same and remained true to his faith and church until his death. He had a simple and childlike faith in his Redeemer and never wavered, and he met death without fear or dread.
The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the residence of his son Albert Schellert on West Converse Street conducted by Rev. F. M. Lacey and the remains interred in the I. O. O.F. cemetary.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to take this means in extending our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the death of our father. Especially do we wish to thank the old soldiers as also the members of the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sister orders and those who assisted in the singing.
The Children
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He attended the common schools from the age of six until fourteen. After leaving school in 1840, he began the trade of shoe maker. He worked as an apprentice for three years, and then off and on for two years. He worked as a journeyman for a year and a half.
At the age of 20, he entered the German army as a Jaeger (sharpshooter) for three years.
Adam and his wife set sail on the ship Lonau on 11/1/1852. After sailing stormy seas for six weeks, they landed at New York. They left a few days later for Buffalo. After a year, they left for Ohio.
In 1864, he enlisted in the 187th O.V.I. for three years.
From 1868-1878, he conducted a grocery and retail liquor business. From 1878-1894, he worked with his sons, once again in the shoe business.
In 1894, he moved his family to the farm of his son near Dunkirk, Indiana. His wife passed here in 1903. In 1907, he moved to Richmond with a daughter. He passed here in 1912.
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At the age of 80, he was still able to work in the garden and do light farm work. He was never content to be idle. His last year and a half were difficult, as he could do little to pass the time. After six weeks severe illness, he passed.
At the funeral, the Rev. Conrad Huber preached from the 23rd Psalm, as had been preached at the funeral of his wife. The hymn, Nearer My God to Thee was sung in German. His comrades of the G.A.R. had draped the flag of the US (his "adopted country")over the casket. They followed the casket, carried by his sons to the cemetery where he was buried next to his wife.
In November 1853 he was married to Friedericka Muhlberg. Shortly after, they moved to the United States. He located at Ansonia, Ohio, where he lived until 1894 when he removed to Dunkirk, Ind.
Nine years ago death bereft him of the companion of his youth, and five years ago he went to Richmond with his daughter, with whom he resided until his death.
To this union were born four sons and seven daughters of whom seven survive to mourn his death, He also leaves fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He served five years in the army in Germany and during the Civil War in this country. He served in the 187th O. V. I. He was a member of Benj Shield's Post G. A. R. While he was ever faithful to the cause of his country, he always deplored the necessity of taking up arms against his fellowman.
He was baptized in infancy according to the rites of the Evangelical Lutheran church; at the age of fourteen he was confirmed in the same and remained true to his faith and church until his death. He had a simple and childlike faith in his Redeemer and never wavered, and he met death without fear or dread.
The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the residence of his son Albert Schellert on West Converse Street conducted by Rev. F. M. Lacey and the remains interred in the I. O. O.F. cemetary.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to take this means in extending our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the death of our father. Especially do we wish to thank the old soldiers as also the members of the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sister orders and those who assisted in the singing.
The Children
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He attended the common schools from the age of six until fourteen. After leaving school in 1840, he began the trade of shoe maker. He worked as an apprentice for three years, and then off and on for two years. He worked as a journeyman for a year and a half.
At the age of 20, he entered the German army as a Jaeger (sharpshooter) for three years.
Adam and his wife set sail on the ship Lonau on 11/1/1852. After sailing stormy seas for six weeks, they landed at New York. They left a few days later for Buffalo. After a year, they left for Ohio.
In 1864, he enlisted in the 187th O.V.I. for three years.
From 1868-1878, he conducted a grocery and retail liquor business. From 1878-1894, he worked with his sons, once again in the shoe business.
In 1894, he moved his family to the farm of his son near Dunkirk, Indiana. His wife passed here in 1903. In 1907, he moved to Richmond with a daughter. He passed here in 1912.
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At the age of 80, he was still able to work in the garden and do light farm work. He was never content to be idle. His last year and a half were difficult, as he could do little to pass the time. After six weeks severe illness, he passed.
At the funeral, the Rev. Conrad Huber preached from the 23rd Psalm, as had been preached at the funeral of his wife. The hymn, Nearer My God to Thee was sung in German. His comrades of the G.A.R. had draped the flag of the US (his "adopted country")over the casket. They followed the casket, carried by his sons to the cemetery where he was buried next to his wife.
Adam Gottlob Schellert, the son of Adam and Dorthea Heier Schellert, was born April 25, 1826 at Gros Monra, Province of Saxony, Kingdom of Prussia, Germany, and died at Richmond Indiana, November 26, 1912, at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 1 day.
In November 1853 he was married to Friedericka Muhlberg. Shortly after, they moved to the United States. He located at Ansonia, Ohio, where he lived until 1894 when he removed to Dunkirk, Ind.
Nine years ago death bereft him of the companion of his youth, and five years ago he went to Richmond with his daughter, with whom he resided until his death.
To this union were born four sons and seven daughters of whom seven survive to mourn his death, He also leaves fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He served five years in the army in Germany and during the Civil War in this country. He served in the 187th O. V. I. He was a member of Benj Shield's Post G. A. R. While he was ever faithful to the cause of his country, he always deplored the necessity of taking up arms against his fellowman.
He was baptized in infancy according to the rites of the Evangelical Lutheran church; at the age of fourteen he was confirmed in the same and remained true to his faith and church until his death. He had a simple and childlike faith in his Redeemer and never wavered, and he met death without fear or dread.
The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the residence of his son Albert Schellert on West Converse Street conducted by Rev. F. M. Lacey and the remains interred in the I. O. O.F. cemetary.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to take this means in extending our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the death of our father. Especially do we wish to thank the old soldiers as also the members of the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sister orders and those who assisted in the singing.
The Children
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He attended the common schools from the age of six until fourteen. After leaving school in 1840, he began the trade of shoe maker. He worked as an apprentice for three years, and then off and on for two years. He worked as a journeyman for a year and a half.
At the age of 20, he entered the German army as a Jaeger (sharpshooter) for three years.
Adam and his wife set sail on the ship Lonau on 11/1/1852. After sailing stormy seas for six weeks, they landed at New York. They left a few days later for Buffalo. After a year, they left for Ohio.
In 1864, he enlisted in the 187th O.V.I. for three years.
From 1868-1878, he conducted a grocery and retail liquor business. From 1878-1894, he worked with his sons, once again in the shoe business.
In 1894, he moved his family to the farm of his son near Dunkirk, Indiana. His wife passed here in 1903. In 1907, he moved to Richmond with a daughter. He passed here in 1912.
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At the age of 80, he was still able to work in the garden and do light farm work. He was never content to be idle. His last year and a half were difficult, as he could do little to pass the time. After six weeks severe illness, he passed.
At the funeral, the Rev. Conrad Huber preached from the 23rd Psalm, as had been preached at the funeral of his wife. The hymn, Nearer My God to Thee was sung in German. His comrades of the G.A.R. had draped the flag of the US (his "adopted country")over the casket. They followed the casket, carried by his sons to the cemetery where he was buried next to his wife.
In November 1853 he was married to Friedericka Muhlberg. Shortly after, they moved to the United States. He located at Ansonia, Ohio, where he lived until 1894 when he removed to Dunkirk, Ind.
Nine years ago death bereft him of the companion of his youth, and five years ago he went to Richmond with his daughter, with whom he resided until his death.
To this union were born four sons and seven daughters of whom seven survive to mourn his death, He also leaves fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He served five years in the army in Germany and during the Civil War in this country. He served in the 187th O. V. I. He was a member of Benj Shield's Post G. A. R. While he was ever faithful to the cause of his country, he always deplored the necessity of taking up arms against his fellowman.
He was baptized in infancy according to the rites of the Evangelical Lutheran church; at the age of fourteen he was confirmed in the same and remained true to his faith and church until his death. He had a simple and childlike faith in his Redeemer and never wavered, and he met death without fear or dread.
The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the residence of his son Albert Schellert on West Converse Street conducted by Rev. F. M. Lacey and the remains interred in the I. O. O.F. cemetary.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to take this means in extending our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the death of our father. Especially do we wish to thank the old soldiers as also the members of the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sister orders and those who assisted in the singing.
The Children
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He attended the common schools from the age of six until fourteen. After leaving school in 1840, he began the trade of shoe maker. He worked as an apprentice for three years, and then off and on for two years. He worked as a journeyman for a year and a half.
At the age of 20, he entered the German army as a Jaeger (sharpshooter) for three years.
Adam and his wife set sail on the ship Lonau on 11/1/1852. After sailing stormy seas for six weeks, they landed at New York. They left a few days later for Buffalo. After a year, they left for Ohio.
In 1864, he enlisted in the 187th O.V.I. for three years.
From 1868-1878, he conducted a grocery and retail liquor business. From 1878-1894, he worked with his sons, once again in the shoe business.
In 1894, he moved his family to the farm of his son near Dunkirk, Indiana. His wife passed here in 1903. In 1907, he moved to Richmond with a daughter. He passed here in 1912.
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At the age of 80, he was still able to work in the garden and do light farm work. He was never content to be idle. His last year and a half were difficult, as he could do little to pass the time. After six weeks severe illness, he passed.
At the funeral, the Rev. Conrad Huber preached from the 23rd Psalm, as had been preached at the funeral of his wife. The hymn, Nearer My God to Thee was sung in German. His comrades of the G.A.R. had draped the flag of the US (his "adopted country")over the casket. They followed the casket, carried by his sons to the cemetery where he was buried next to his wife.
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