Democratic Standard 16 March 1888
Coshocton, OH
Death of Mr. Adam Gault
In the death of Mr. Adam Gault, who lived near West Carlisle, in this county, his family and community in which he lived have sustained an irreparable loss. He was born in Mercer County, Pa., April 2nd, 1806, and died March 9th, 1888, being nearly eighty two years of age. On Nov. 17th, 1831, he married Sarah Miller who departed this life Sept. 18th, 1876. He was the father of nine children, seven of whom survive him. When we say of him that he was a man of rare personal traits, those who knew him best will attest the truth of our expression, and his mantle will not soon rest upon another of like character. Coming to this country at an early day, and living continuously in it until he neared the completion of his eighty-second year, it was but natural that the growth of his interests was closely identified with those of the county.
He was ever an active participant in any movement which had for its object the betterment of the community or the people. It was a source of enjoyment to him to be engaged in improving some portion of his lands or adding to the convenience of his surroundings. As a citizen, his counsel in adjusting matters of public importance was much sought after, and the wisdom of his suggestions would rarely be questioned. As a father, he was ever anxious to set an example before his children worthy of their imitation. Indulgent toward them he never withheld anything that would promote their welfare. Gentleness and firmness characterized him in all his family relations, ever ready to forgive a wrong and equally prompt in administering correction, and in so doing his language was of such a nature that there could be no mistake as to its meaning. Plainness in his habits of dress he was equally frank and sincere in his intercourse with others. Many years since he became a member of the Presbyterian church and was a faithful attendant upon its ordinances. Being endowed with strong mental power, unaided by scholarly attainments, he had thought out for himself many questions involving a man’s duty to himself and his fellow man, as well as his duty to his Maker. He retained possession of his faculties to the hour of his death, and quietly and peacefully went to sleep, with the full assurance that there was prepared for him a home in Heaven. Thus closed a long and useful life in every way well worthy of imitation.
Coshocton, OH
Death of Mr. Adam Gault
In the death of Mr. Adam Gault, who lived near West Carlisle, in this county, his family and community in which he lived have sustained an irreparable loss. He was born in Mercer County, Pa., April 2nd, 1806, and died March 9th, 1888, being nearly eighty two years of age. On Nov. 17th, 1831, he married Sarah Miller who departed this life Sept. 18th, 1876. He was the father of nine children, seven of whom survive him. When we say of him that he was a man of rare personal traits, those who knew him best will attest the truth of our expression, and his mantle will not soon rest upon another of like character. Coming to this country at an early day, and living continuously in it until he neared the completion of his eighty-second year, it was but natural that the growth of his interests was closely identified with those of the county.
He was ever an active participant in any movement which had for its object the betterment of the community or the people. It was a source of enjoyment to him to be engaged in improving some portion of his lands or adding to the convenience of his surroundings. As a citizen, his counsel in adjusting matters of public importance was much sought after, and the wisdom of his suggestions would rarely be questioned. As a father, he was ever anxious to set an example before his children worthy of their imitation. Indulgent toward them he never withheld anything that would promote their welfare. Gentleness and firmness characterized him in all his family relations, ever ready to forgive a wrong and equally prompt in administering correction, and in so doing his language was of such a nature that there could be no mistake as to its meaning. Plainness in his habits of dress he was equally frank and sincere in his intercourse with others. Many years since he became a member of the Presbyterian church and was a faithful attendant upon its ordinances. Being endowed with strong mental power, unaided by scholarly attainments, he had thought out for himself many questions involving a man’s duty to himself and his fellow man, as well as his duty to his Maker. He retained possession of his faculties to the hour of his death, and quietly and peacefully went to sleep, with the full assurance that there was prepared for him a home in Heaven. Thus closed a long and useful life in every way well worthy of imitation.
Democratic Standard 16 March 1888
Coshocton, OH
Death of Mr. Adam Gault
In the death of Mr. Adam Gault, who lived near West Carlisle, in this county, his family and community in which he lived have sustained an irreparable loss. He was born in Mercer County, Pa., April 2nd, 1806, and died March 9th, 1888, being nearly eighty two years of age. On Nov. 17th, 1831, he married Sarah Miller who departed this life Sept. 18th, 1876. He was the father of nine children, seven of whom survive him. When we say of him that he was a man of rare personal traits, those who knew him best will attest the truth of our expression, and his mantle will not soon rest upon another of like character. Coming to this country at an early day, and living continuously in it until he neared the completion of his eighty-second year, it was but natural that the growth of his interests was closely identified with those of the county.
He was ever an active participant in any movement which had for its object the betterment of the community or the people. It was a source of enjoyment to him to be engaged in improving some portion of his lands or adding to the convenience of his surroundings. As a citizen, his counsel in adjusting matters of public importance was much sought after, and the wisdom of his suggestions would rarely be questioned. As a father, he was ever anxious to set an example before his children worthy of their imitation. Indulgent toward them he never withheld anything that would promote their welfare. Gentleness and firmness characterized him in all his family relations, ever ready to forgive a wrong and equally prompt in administering correction, and in so doing his language was of such a nature that there could be no mistake as to its meaning. Plainness in his habits of dress he was equally frank and sincere in his intercourse with others. Many years since he became a member of the Presbyterian church and was a faithful attendant upon its ordinances. Being endowed with strong mental power, unaided by scholarly attainments, he had thought out for himself many questions involving a man’s duty to himself and his fellow man, as well as his duty to his Maker. He retained possession of his faculties to the hour of his death, and quietly and peacefully went to sleep, with the full assurance that there was prepared for him a home in Heaven. Thus closed a long and useful life in every way well worthy of imitation.
Coshocton, OH
Death of Mr. Adam Gault
In the death of Mr. Adam Gault, who lived near West Carlisle, in this county, his family and community in which he lived have sustained an irreparable loss. He was born in Mercer County, Pa., April 2nd, 1806, and died March 9th, 1888, being nearly eighty two years of age. On Nov. 17th, 1831, he married Sarah Miller who departed this life Sept. 18th, 1876. He was the father of nine children, seven of whom survive him. When we say of him that he was a man of rare personal traits, those who knew him best will attest the truth of our expression, and his mantle will not soon rest upon another of like character. Coming to this country at an early day, and living continuously in it until he neared the completion of his eighty-second year, it was but natural that the growth of his interests was closely identified with those of the county.
He was ever an active participant in any movement which had for its object the betterment of the community or the people. It was a source of enjoyment to him to be engaged in improving some portion of his lands or adding to the convenience of his surroundings. As a citizen, his counsel in adjusting matters of public importance was much sought after, and the wisdom of his suggestions would rarely be questioned. As a father, he was ever anxious to set an example before his children worthy of their imitation. Indulgent toward them he never withheld anything that would promote their welfare. Gentleness and firmness characterized him in all his family relations, ever ready to forgive a wrong and equally prompt in administering correction, and in so doing his language was of such a nature that there could be no mistake as to its meaning. Plainness in his habits of dress he was equally frank and sincere in his intercourse with others. Many years since he became a member of the Presbyterian church and was a faithful attendant upon its ordinances. Being endowed with strong mental power, unaided by scholarly attainments, he had thought out for himself many questions involving a man’s duty to himself and his fellow man, as well as his duty to his Maker. He retained possession of his faculties to the hour of his death, and quietly and peacefully went to sleep, with the full assurance that there was prepared for him a home in Heaven. Thus closed a long and useful life in every way well worthy of imitation.
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