PITHOUD, Elisha - 1914
Source: Iva Lewis Obituary Scrapbook = note - found later this is from the Kingman Star, Friday Dec 4, 1914
Elisha Pithoud was born in Sugar Creek township, Parke county, Indiana July 4, 1833 and died November 27, 1914 in Mill Creek township, Fountain county, Indiana, aged 81 years, 4 months and 23 days. His parents were Frances and Cathrine Moore Pithoud, who were born in Sciota county, O. He was the sixth child in a family of twelve children — six boys and six girls, all of whom have crossed the line that divides the eternities, except the following sisters: Charlotte Harvey, age 88; Anna Barker, age 87; and “Betty” Nichols, age 80. On January 3, 1858 he was married to Margaret Ratcliff, who was born in the same town ship and county as himself, and was the seventh child in a family of eight children, whose parents were William and Margaret Wilson Ratcliff. Rev. John P. Ephlin, of dear memory and father of Uncle William Erhlin of Harveysburg, was the officiating minister. To this union eight children were given, viz: Juliette, Marilda Ann, Hannah R., Margaret C., Delfina, Amy Jane, Delsie O., and Lemuel E. Marildą died March 19, 1883 and Hannah R., Oct. 6, 1892. There were eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren given him, all surviving except one grandchild, Marion O. Bacus, who died Aug. 11, 1898. By hard work and scrupulous economy, he bad purchased and paid for the 80 acres on which the commodious home now stands, and on which, in an humble, primeval cottage, he and his faithful wife first began housekeeping, and on winch they lived continuously until his death. Not by the risky schemes of “frenzied finance,” but by close and continuous appliance of his chosen occupation as a tiller of the soil and by wise and economical use of the means that was the result, his holdings increased until, at the time of his death, he possessed in untrammeled fee simple 685 acres of valuable land besides town property and banking interests. He made profession and joined the New Light Christian church in the year of 1868 or 9 ad remained a loyal member until death. And while he never felt free to take part in the personal vocal public worship, he was a faithful attendant and enjoyed public worship of God’s name. He was a careful and faithful reader and believer in the doctrines of the Bible, and frequently quoted to his family special passages that gave to him comfort and an increased faith. His home and family always was open for the enjoyment of the ministers of the Gospel, as well as his friends. He never courted the service of his countrymen, but prefered and enjoyed the quiet peace that belongs to the country life. Yet, under the pressing call and voice of his fellow citizens, he served them in a very honorable and satisfactory manner as County Commissioner for one term. It can truly be said of Uncle Elisha that his home was his castle, his farm his dominion, and while he was in “league with the stones of the field the beasts of the field were at peace with him.” Yet the center of interest and love was his family, which he and his faithful companion for almost 57 years enjoyed, counseled, provided for, and realized in a dutiful, obedient and loyal family of children, the truth of the scripture declaration, “his children arise up to show him honor.” He lived to see all of his children, except the youngest, settled in homes of their own, and saw and bestowed his love on his children’s children. He quietly slipped any in his own home, surrounded by his faithful wife his children, some of his grandchildren and one sister, leaving a heritage in his life counsel and attentive care and love, worthy of their best love and emulation. An influence that extended beyond the home and was felt and appreciated in the community and town, which always expected and received a hearty expression and warm hand clasp from him, and who shared with the bereaved family in this their great loss. Funeral sermon was preached at the home on Sunday, Nov. 29 at 12:30 P. M., by Rev. W. P. Kibby, of Advance, Ind., assisted by Rev. Levi Woody. Burial was made in the Kingman Fraternal cemetery.
Card of Thanks. We wish to thank the many kind friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness during the brief sickness and timely death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Elisha Pithoud and Children - jlr
Source: Kingman Star Friday, November 27, 1914
UNCLE ELISHA PITHOUD one of the oldest and most beloved citizens of this community, died at his beautiful farm home 2 miles east of here at 1:30 o’clock today after a short illness, heart disease being the immediate cause.
For more than a week his family had noticed the weakened condition of the aged man and were taking every precaution to preserve his strength. Yesterday afternoon he had a fainting spell and almost fell to the floor. He was taken to his bed and a physician called and it was thought for a time that he could be resuscitated, but the clutches of death had fastened firmly upon him and his demise came peacefully and quietly at 1:30 today.
He was 81 years old and had been a resident of Millcreek township all his life. He came here when the large farm he owned was a dense forest and labored hard to bring this section of the country to its present state of excellency. He was much loved by everyone and never failed to shade hands or speak to every one he knew when he met them.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 Sunday at the home. – thanks so much to “S”
Source: Kingman Star Friday, December 11, 1914
