His obituary from the November 12, 1900 Indianapolis News:
A Native and Lifelong Resident of Mooresville
Mooresville, Indiana - Capt Samuel Moore Rooker died at his home in this place at 5:00 p.m. Saturday of paralysis of the brain. He served as captain of Company E, Twelfth Indiana during the civil war. He was the first child born in Mooresville in which place he resided until his death. He was born May 22, 1824. In politics, he was a Democrat. He held membership with the Odd Fellows and with the M.E. Church for over sixty years. He leaves an aged wife, with two daughters and one son - Mrs. A.F. Tulley of Brazil and Mrs. J.W. York and Otto E. Rooker of this place. The burial of the body occurred at 1 p.m. today.
From an undated Morgan County newspaper clipping:
In the death of Samuel Rooker, this county has lost a most estimable citizen. Born in 1824 on the site of Mooresville, his life of over three quarters of a century was interwoven with the history and the people of the county. He was for many years an active business man. He built an for twelve years conducted the Mongolia mills; he bought and sold nearly 5,000 acres of land in Brown Township - was in the mercantile business for about one year. He dealt extensively in grain and for long years was an active business man. In 1862, he went into the army as captain of company E of the 12th regiment in which he served but five months though during this service he participated in the battle of Richmond, Kentucky. On account of physical disability, he was compelled to resign. He was a most pleasant gentleman to meet and one whose loss will be keenly felt, even by many outside the family circle.
Another obituary from an undated Morgan County newspaper clipping:
Samuel M. Rooker, son of Jesse S. and Candace Rooker, was born May 22, 1824 and died November 10, 1900; aged 76 years, 5 months and 18 days. He was the first child born in the limits of Mooresville. He was reared on the farm and obtained a limited education as afforded by the school system of early days. He married Nancy M. McNeff, February 29, 1844, who still survives him. Six children were born to this union, three of whom are still living, Mrs. A.F. Tulley of Brazil and O.E. Rooker and Mrs. J.W. York of Mooresville. He was converted and joined the M.E. Church almost 60 years ago and has been a consistant member to the time of his death. He was captain of Company E Twelfth Indiana Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. He participated in the battle of Richmond, and others, and at the end of five months, was discharged on account of sickness. He was at one time township trustee and served as government assessor under President Johnson and discharged the duties of postmaster under President Cleveland. All of these positions he filled with honor and efficiency. His whole life was spent in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana. He was a kind husband and indulgent father and an affable and generous neighbor. His hand was always open to the wants of a brother and he would not turn a deaf ear to suffering humanity. He was a consistent member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and always stood firm for his convictions of what he believed to be right. He was a brother beloved by all. His home life was worthy of emulation by all. He and his faithful wife walked side by side, hand in hand, for more than fifty-six years, each trusting, each believing in the other. Their lives were knit together with love, and while the family ties are severed here, the Heavenly ties are but growing stronger, and soon the loving wife and mother will join her faithful husband in a never-ending eternity.
Before I became acquainted with him, I had learned he was one of Morgan County's best men, and the more I became acquainted with him, the more I appreciated him as a neighbor, and the last conversation I had with him a few days before his death I shall never forget. It brought us closer together than ever before. But that which exalted him most in my estimation was, as I watched through the last night of his illness, and saw the tears and heard the lamentations of his wife of fifty-six years and the grief of the children as they spoke of the virtues of their husband and father, and what he had been to them. The I said, surely a good man, a good husband, a good father, a good neighbor, and a good citizen had gone to his reward.
John Hall and daughter, Nellie, of Danville were here Monday to attend the funeral of S.M. Rooker.
Another notice which appeared in the local paper later:
S.M. Rooker died last Saturday night about 5 o'clock after only a few days' illness. The funeral was held at his late home Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev H.S. Headen, assisted by Revs E.B. Rawls and I.N. Thompson. G.R. Scruggs read the obituary, and J.P. Calvert sang a solo, "The Vacant Chair." The burial was at the cemetery in charge of the I.O.O.F. lodge.
A Native and Lifelong Resident of Mooresville
Mooresville, Indiana - Capt Samuel Moore Rooker died at his home in this place at 5:00 p.m. Saturday of paralysis of the brain. He served as captain of Company E, Twelfth Indiana during the civil war. He was the first child born in Mooresville in which place he resided until his death. He was born May 22, 1824. In politics, he was a Democrat. He held membership with the Odd Fellows and with the M.E. Church for over sixty years. He leaves an aged wife, with two daughters and one son - Mrs. A.F. Tulley of Brazil and Mrs. J.W. York and Otto E. Rooker of this place. The burial of the body occurred at 1 p.m. today.
From an undated Morgan County newspaper clipping:
In the death of Samuel Rooker, this county has lost a most estimable citizen. Born in 1824 on the site of Mooresville, his life of over three quarters of a century was interwoven with the history and the people of the county. He was for many years an active business man. He built an for twelve years conducted the Mongolia mills; he bought and sold nearly 5,000 acres of land in Brown Township - was in the mercantile business for about one year. He dealt extensively in grain and for long years was an active business man. In 1862, he went into the army as captain of company E of the 12th regiment in which he served but five months though during this service he participated in the battle of Richmond, Kentucky. On account of physical disability, he was compelled to resign. He was a most pleasant gentleman to meet and one whose loss will be keenly felt, even by many outside the family circle.
Another obituary from an undated Morgan County newspaper clipping:
Samuel M. Rooker, son of Jesse S. and Candace Rooker, was born May 22, 1824 and died November 10, 1900; aged 76 years, 5 months and 18 days. He was the first child born in the limits of Mooresville. He was reared on the farm and obtained a limited education as afforded by the school system of early days. He married Nancy M. McNeff, February 29, 1844, who still survives him. Six children were born to this union, three of whom are still living, Mrs. A.F. Tulley of Brazil and O.E. Rooker and Mrs. J.W. York of Mooresville. He was converted and joined the M.E. Church almost 60 years ago and has been a consistant member to the time of his death. He was captain of Company E Twelfth Indiana Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. He participated in the battle of Richmond, and others, and at the end of five months, was discharged on account of sickness. He was at one time township trustee and served as government assessor under President Johnson and discharged the duties of postmaster under President Cleveland. All of these positions he filled with honor and efficiency. His whole life was spent in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana. He was a kind husband and indulgent father and an affable and generous neighbor. His hand was always open to the wants of a brother and he would not turn a deaf ear to suffering humanity. He was a consistent member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and always stood firm for his convictions of what he believed to be right. He was a brother beloved by all. His home life was worthy of emulation by all. He and his faithful wife walked side by side, hand in hand, for more than fifty-six years, each trusting, each believing in the other. Their lives were knit together with love, and while the family ties are severed here, the Heavenly ties are but growing stronger, and soon the loving wife and mother will join her faithful husband in a never-ending eternity.
Before I became acquainted with him, I had learned he was one of Morgan County's best men, and the more I became acquainted with him, the more I appreciated him as a neighbor, and the last conversation I had with him a few days before his death I shall never forget. It brought us closer together than ever before. But that which exalted him most in my estimation was, as I watched through the last night of his illness, and saw the tears and heard the lamentations of his wife of fifty-six years and the grief of the children as they spoke of the virtues of their husband and father, and what he had been to them. The I said, surely a good man, a good husband, a good father, a good neighbor, and a good citizen had gone to his reward.
John Hall and daughter, Nellie, of Danville were here Monday to attend the funeral of S.M. Rooker.
Another notice which appeared in the local paper later:
S.M. Rooker died last Saturday night about 5 o'clock after only a few days' illness. The funeral was held at his late home Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev H.S. Headen, assisted by Revs E.B. Rawls and I.N. Thompson. G.R. Scruggs read the obituary, and J.P. Calvert sang a solo, "The Vacant Chair." The burial was at the cemetery in charge of the I.O.O.F. lodge.
His obituary from the November 12, 1900 Indianapolis News:
A Native and Lifelong Resident of Mooresville
Mooresville, Indiana - Capt Samuel Moore Rooker died at his home in this place at 5:00 p.m. Saturday of paralysis of the brain. He served as captain of Company E, Twelfth Indiana during the civil war. He was the first child born in Mooresville in which place he resided until his death. He was born May 22, 1824. In politics, he was a Democrat. He held membership with the Odd Fellows and with the M.E. Church for over sixty years. He leaves an aged wife, with two daughters and one son - Mrs. A.F. Tulley of Brazil and Mrs. J.W. York and Otto E. Rooker of this place. The burial of the body occurred at 1 p.m. today.
From an undated Morgan County newspaper clipping:
In the death of Samuel Rooker, this county has lost a most estimable citizen. Born in 1824 on the site of Mooresville, his life of over three quarters of a century was interwoven with the history and the people of the county. He was for many years an active business man. He built an for twelve years conducted the Mongolia mills; he bought and sold nearly 5,000 acres of land in Brown Township - was in the mercantile business for about one year. He dealt extensively in grain and for long years was an active business man. In 1862, he went into the army as captain of company E of the 12th regiment in which he served but five months though during this service he participated in the battle of Richmond, Kentucky. On account of physical disability, he was compelled to resign. He was a most pleasant gentleman to meet and one whose loss will be keenly felt, even by many outside the family circle.
Another obituary from an undated Morgan County newspaper clipping:
Samuel M. Rooker, son of Jesse S. and Candace Rooker, was born May 22, 1824 and died November 10, 1900; aged 76 years, 5 months and 18 days. He was the first child born in the limits of Mooresville. He was reared on the farm and obtained a limited education as afforded by the school system of early days. He married Nancy M. McNeff, February 29, 1844, who still survives him. Six children were born to this union, three of whom are still living, Mrs. A.F. Tulley of Brazil and O.E. Rooker and Mrs. J.W. York of Mooresville. He was converted and joined the M.E. Church almost 60 years ago and has been a consistant member to the time of his death. He was captain of Company E Twelfth Indiana Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. He participated in the battle of Richmond, and others, and at the end of five months, was discharged on account of sickness. He was at one time township trustee and served as government assessor under President Johnson and discharged the duties of postmaster under President Cleveland. All of these positions he filled with honor and efficiency. His whole life was spent in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana. He was a kind husband and indulgent father and an affable and generous neighbor. His hand was always open to the wants of a brother and he would not turn a deaf ear to suffering humanity. He was a consistent member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and always stood firm for his convictions of what he believed to be right. He was a brother beloved by all. His home life was worthy of emulation by all. He and his faithful wife walked side by side, hand in hand, for more than fifty-six years, each trusting, each believing in the other. Their lives were knit together with love, and while the family ties are severed here, the Heavenly ties are but growing stronger, and soon the loving wife and mother will join her faithful husband in a never-ending eternity.
Before I became acquainted with him, I had learned he was one of Morgan County's best men, and the more I became acquainted with him, the more I appreciated him as a neighbor, and the last conversation I had with him a few days before his death I shall never forget. It brought us closer together than ever before. But that which exalted him most in my estimation was, as I watched through the last night of his illness, and saw the tears and heard the lamentations of his wife of fifty-six years and the grief of the children as they spoke of the virtues of their husband and father, and what he had been to them. The I said, surely a good man, a good husband, a good father, a good neighbor, and a good citizen had gone to his reward.
John Hall and daughter, Nellie, of Danville were here Monday to attend the funeral of S.M. Rooker.
Another notice which appeared in the local paper later:
S.M. Rooker died last Saturday night about 5 o'clock after only a few days' illness. The funeral was held at his late home Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev H.S. Headen, assisted by Revs E.B. Rawls and I.N. Thompson. G.R. Scruggs read the obituary, and J.P. Calvert sang a solo, "The Vacant Chair." The burial was at the cemetery in charge of the I.O.O.F. lodge.
A Native and Lifelong Resident of Mooresville
Mooresville, Indiana - Capt Samuel Moore Rooker died at his home in this place at 5:00 p.m. Saturday of paralysis of the brain. He served as captain of Company E, Twelfth Indiana during the civil war. He was the first child born in Mooresville in which place he resided until his death. He was born May 22, 1824. In politics, he was a Democrat. He held membership with the Odd Fellows and with the M.E. Church for over sixty years. He leaves an aged wife, with two daughters and one son - Mrs. A.F. Tulley of Brazil and Mrs. J.W. York and Otto E. Rooker of this place. The burial of the body occurred at 1 p.m. today.
From an undated Morgan County newspaper clipping:
In the death of Samuel Rooker, this county has lost a most estimable citizen. Born in 1824 on the site of Mooresville, his life of over three quarters of a century was interwoven with the history and the people of the county. He was for many years an active business man. He built an for twelve years conducted the Mongolia mills; he bought and sold nearly 5,000 acres of land in Brown Township - was in the mercantile business for about one year. He dealt extensively in grain and for long years was an active business man. In 1862, he went into the army as captain of company E of the 12th regiment in which he served but five months though during this service he participated in the battle of Richmond, Kentucky. On account of physical disability, he was compelled to resign. He was a most pleasant gentleman to meet and one whose loss will be keenly felt, even by many outside the family circle.
Another obituary from an undated Morgan County newspaper clipping:
Samuel M. Rooker, son of Jesse S. and Candace Rooker, was born May 22, 1824 and died November 10, 1900; aged 76 years, 5 months and 18 days. He was the first child born in the limits of Mooresville. He was reared on the farm and obtained a limited education as afforded by the school system of early days. He married Nancy M. McNeff, February 29, 1844, who still survives him. Six children were born to this union, three of whom are still living, Mrs. A.F. Tulley of Brazil and O.E. Rooker and Mrs. J.W. York of Mooresville. He was converted and joined the M.E. Church almost 60 years ago and has been a consistant member to the time of his death. He was captain of Company E Twelfth Indiana Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. He participated in the battle of Richmond, and others, and at the end of five months, was discharged on account of sickness. He was at one time township trustee and served as government assessor under President Johnson and discharged the duties of postmaster under President Cleveland. All of these positions he filled with honor and efficiency. His whole life was spent in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana. He was a kind husband and indulgent father and an affable and generous neighbor. His hand was always open to the wants of a brother and he would not turn a deaf ear to suffering humanity. He was a consistent member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and always stood firm for his convictions of what he believed to be right. He was a brother beloved by all. His home life was worthy of emulation by all. He and his faithful wife walked side by side, hand in hand, for more than fifty-six years, each trusting, each believing in the other. Their lives were knit together with love, and while the family ties are severed here, the Heavenly ties are but growing stronger, and soon the loving wife and mother will join her faithful husband in a never-ending eternity.
Before I became acquainted with him, I had learned he was one of Morgan County's best men, and the more I became acquainted with him, the more I appreciated him as a neighbor, and the last conversation I had with him a few days before his death I shall never forget. It brought us closer together than ever before. But that which exalted him most in my estimation was, as I watched through the last night of his illness, and saw the tears and heard the lamentations of his wife of fifty-six years and the grief of the children as they spoke of the virtues of their husband and father, and what he had been to them. The I said, surely a good man, a good husband, a good father, a good neighbor, and a good citizen had gone to his reward.
John Hall and daughter, Nellie, of Danville were here Monday to attend the funeral of S.M. Rooker.
Another notice which appeared in the local paper later:
S.M. Rooker died last Saturday night about 5 o'clock after only a few days' illness. The funeral was held at his late home Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev H.S. Headen, assisted by Revs E.B. Rawls and I.N. Thompson. G.R. Scruggs read the obituary, and J.P. Calvert sang a solo, "The Vacant Chair." The burial was at the cemetery in charge of the I.O.O.F. lodge.
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