Allen County Obituaries
Samuel Burkholder
Samuel Burkholder was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, April 24, 1838, and peacefully passed away at the home of his son, Elias Burkholder, near Bluffton, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1920; aged 82 y. 7 m. 21 d. He united with the Mennonite Church in early life, of which he was a faithful member until his death.
He was united in marriage to Lydia Steiner, Aug. 7, 1862, and lived happily with his companion, until her death on Jan. 2, 1881. To this union were born six sons and one daughter.
He was married a second time to Mrs. Mary Goldsmith on Feb. 9, 1897. She was a devoted companion until her death, three and one-half months ago.
The deceased is also survived by two brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon, December 26, 1920 at the Zion Mennonite Church near Bluffton, Ohio, by Paul E. Whitmer and N. O. Blosser.
Source: Gospel Herald, Volume XIII, Number 42 - January 13, 1921
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