Routh - Andrew J.
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Oct 26, 1894
A.J. ROUTH, one of the oldest inhabitants of Montgomery Co. died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ellen LAFOLLETTE, in Indianapolis, Sat. night. He had been visiting there for nearly 3 weeks when he was suddenly attacked with congestion of the stomach, which resulted fatally. He was brought to the home of his son, Jesse, Sun. morning on the train. A large concourse of friends and relatives met the remains at the train and bore them to the house of his son, who lives on W. Main St. His remains were taken at 1 p.m. Monday to the home of his brother, Jesse, Sr. who is a helpless invalid to be viewed and afterwards to the Christian Church, where the last sad rites to the death were paid. Fun. serv. were conducted by Rev. ML Murray of Ladoga. It was a solemn and impressive scene. Many were the tears shed by the sorrowing friends and relatives, but the thought that he was a faithful Christian and one who died at his post working for the right gave to them the hope that he had only gone in advance, where the grief stricken ones can look forward to the time when they shall have reunion on the happy shore, where his wife went several years ago. He was b. in Butler Co, Ohio March 4, 1815 and moved to this County when a mere boy, near Ladoga. He soon won the admiration of all his associates by his untiring efforts and honesty. He was marr. to Sarah A. AGEE Sept 15, 1835. They then removed to a house in the woods just west of here, where they began life in earnest. He soo n had cleared out quite a farm and in time 7 ch. were b. to them, 3 of whom survive him. In 1840 they united with the Christian Church at Ladoga, under the revival of Rev. HARNEY. They in 1870 were the charter members of the Church which was established here. In 1874 the wife of his bosom died. 3 children are yet living: Jesse Routh, Jr; Katie Spohr and Ellen Lafolette, out of 7 there were 4 boys and 3 girls. The last testament of his will was made several years ago and since he has been living among his children. He was 80 when he d. and had resided in this co. for 60 years. kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Wednesday, 24 October 1894
A. J. Routh, one of the oldest inhabitants of Montgomery County, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ellen Lafollette, in Indianapolis, Saturday night. He had been visiting there for nearly three weeks when he was suddenly attacked with congestion of the stomach, which resulted fatally. He was brought to the home of his son, Jesse, Sunday morning on the train. A large concourse of friends and relatives met the remains at the train and bore them to the house of his son, who lives on West Main Street.
His remains were taken at 1 p.m. Monday to the home of his brother, Jesse, Sr., who is a helpless invalid to be viewed and afterwards to the Christian Church, where the last sad rites to the death were paid.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. L. Murray, of Ladoga. It was a solemn and impressive scene. Many were the tears shed by the sorrowing friends and relatives, but the thought that he was a faithful Christian and one who died at his post working for the right, gave to them the hope that he had only gone in advance, where the grief stricken ones can look forward to the time when they shall have reunion on the happy shore, where his wife went several years ago.
He was born in Butler County, Ohio, March 4, 1815, and moved to this county when a mere boy, near Ladoga. He soon won the admiration of all his associates by his untiring efforts and honesty. He was married to Sarah A. Agee, September 15, 1835. They then removed to a home in the woods just west of here, where they began life in earnest. He soon had cleared out quite a farm and in time seven children were born to them, three of whom survive him.
In 1840 they united with the Christian Church at Ladoga, under the revival of Rev. Harney. They in 1870 were the charter members of the church which was established here. In 1874 the wife of his bosom died. Three children are yet living; Jesse Routh, Jr., Katie Spohr and Ellen Lafollette. Out of seven there were four boys and three girls.
The last testament of his will was made several years ago and since he has been living among his children. He was 80 years old when he died and had resided in this county for sixty years. – thanks to “S”