Person:Elmira Gantz (1)

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Elmira Gantz
b.27 Jan 1847 Carroll Co., Ohio
d.Apr 1879 Lancaster, Owen Co., Indiana
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m. 30 Jun 1844
  1. Richard Gantz1845 -
  2. Twin Gantz1845 -
  3. Elmira Gantz1847 - 1879
  4. Eleanor Gantz1849 - 1913
  5. Elizabeth Gantz1850 -
  6. Noah Gantz1851 - 1897
  7. Daniel Gantz1853 -
  8. Christina Gantz1854 -
  9. Charlotte Gantz1855 -
  10. Jacob S. Gantz1861 -
  11. Stephen Aaron Gantz1863 -
  12. Homer V. Gantz1870 - 1925
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Name Elmira Gantz
Gender Female
Birth? 27 Jan 1847 Carroll Co., Ohio
Death? Apr 1879 Lancaster, Owen Co., IndianaCause: Measles

Obit: Owen Co. Journal 1 May 1879

Miss Elmira Gantz Died at the residence of her brother Dr. Gantz, Lancaster, Owen County, Ind. April ??, 1879. Miss Elmira, daughter of Jacob and Christina Gantz. She was born in Carroll Co., Ohio, January 27 (?), 1847. For many years previous to her decease she was a useful and sonsistent member of the Methodist Episcopal CHurch. For a number of years she was a prominent teacher in the schools of this county, and has been identifiedwith the cause of education as one of its leading spirits. Her death was sudden and unexpected. While visiting Lancaster she was stricken down with a violent attack of measles which terminated her life in a few days. She dies drusting in Jesus and triumphed in hope of eternal life. Her bright example as a Christian lady will long be cherished by a large circle of friends who sorrow on account of her departure, but who sorrow not a those who have no hope.

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