John was born near Basel in the Province of Alsace which was at that time a part of France.
"Died at his residence, in Liberty township, Hardin County, Ohio, April 6th, 1873, John Runser, aged 53 years, six months and ten days. Deceased was born in Upper Alsace, France, Aug. 20th, 1819. His parents emigrated to this country when he was thirteen years of age, and settled near Massillon, Stark County, Ohio, in the fall of 1832. In 1847, he moved to Hardin County and settled on the farm on which he died, which was then a wilderness; but by honest industry and perseverance, he overcame all difficulties, and turned the forest into well cultivated fields. His illness was brief. On Monday he was about his work. On Tuesday he said to his wife that he was feeling unwell, and laid down. He rapidly grew worse. The physician was called, but did not apprehend any danger; but at his next visit, was surprised at the progress the disease had made. The friends became alarmed, and telegraphed for his brother in Pennsylvania. He arrived on Friday before he died, but he was too far gone to recognize him; and, notwithstanding he had the best medical aid, on Sunday at six o'clock A. M., he died. Having had an intimate acquaintance with him for many years, it is due his memory to say that he was a man of high toned, moral character. If, for strict integrity and uprightness he was equaled by any, he was surpassed by none. His mind was well stored with useful knowledge on historical and moral subjects. His large library of well selected books of Historical, Theological and Medical works showed him to be a man of taste and pure mind. So sextensive was his knowledge of history, both ancient and modern, that it was a pleasure to converse with him. He was gentlemanly in his deportment, yet unassuming in his manners; but with all his amiableness of character, he is gone; and it is one of the mysteries of Divine Providence why such men are taken from our midst, and others left; but we believe the time will come when we will better know how to justify the ways of God with man. He leaves a wife and four children, an aged mother, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. S. Hagerman."
John was born near Basel in the Province of Alsace which was at that time a part of France.
"Died at his residence, in Liberty township, Hardin County, Ohio, April 6th, 1873, John Runser, aged 53 years, six months and ten days. Deceased was born in Upper Alsace, France, Aug. 20th, 1819. His parents emigrated to this country when he was thirteen years of age, and settled near Massillon, Stark County, Ohio, in the fall of 1832. In 1847, he moved to Hardin County and settled on the farm on which he died, which was then a wilderness; but by honest industry and perseverance, he overcame all difficulties, and turned the forest into well cultivated fields. His illness was brief. On Monday he was about his work. On Tuesday he said to his wife that he was feeling unwell, and laid down. He rapidly grew worse. The physician was called, but did not apprehend any danger; but at his next visit, was surprised at the progress the disease had made. The friends became alarmed, and telegraphed for his brother in Pennsylvania. He arrived on Friday before he died, but he was too far gone to recognize him; and, notwithstanding he had the best medical aid, on Sunday at six o'clock A. M., he died. Having had an intimate acquaintance with him for many years, it is due his memory to say that he was a man of high toned, moral character. If, for strict integrity and uprightness he was equaled by any, he was surpassed by none. His mind was well stored with useful knowledge on historical and moral subjects. His large library of well selected books of Historical, Theological and Medical works showed him to be a man of taste and pure mind. So sextensive was his knowledge of history, both ancient and modern, that it was a pleasure to converse with him. He was gentlemanly in his deportment, yet unassuming in his manners; but with all his amiableness of character, he is gone; and it is one of the mysteries of Divine Providence why such men are taken from our midst, and others left; but we believe the time will come when we will better know how to justify the ways of God with man. He leaves a wife and four children, an aged mother, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. S. Hagerman."
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