Tipton Advertiser December 20, 1900
Abraham Lichtenwalter was born at Tarrytown, Frederick county, Maryland, Sept. 24, 1827, and died at his home near Tipton, Iowa, Sunday evening Dec. 14, 1900, aged 73 years, 3 months and 2 days. He was brought up on his father's Adam Lichtenwalter, farm, in the state of Maryland, and in the fall of 1852, came with his father's family to this, Cedar county, Iowa, and was two years after married to Margaret Fraseur, at the home of her parents near Tipton.
He resided on the farm where he was married until his death. His wife died three years ago. They leave one son, John S. Lichtenwalter, who has cared for his father on the old homestead, for years past. Deceased became a member of the United Brethren church before coming west and never severed his connection with that church, but died a member of it. He was liberal to excess in support of his church. He was industrious and prospered in life. He was a kind husband and father, a faithful friend, a good citizen, an honest man. One sister and five brothers survive him. Funeral services were held at the residence of the family Thursday afternoon, Dec. 18, 1900, and was attended by many relatives and friends. Rev. Arble, his pastor conducted the services. The interment was at Sand Hill cemetery which joins the farm of deceased, and in plain view of the home where he spent a useful life.
Abraham Lichtenwalter was born at Tarrytown, Frederick county, Maryland, Sept. 24, 1827, and died at his home near Tipton, Iowa, Sunday evening Dec. 14, 1900, aged 73 years, 3 months and 2 days. He was brought up on his father's Adam Lichtenwalter, farm, in the state of Maryland, and in the fall of 1852, came with his father's family to this, Cedar county, Iowa, and was two years after married to Margaret Fraseur, at the home of her parents near Tipton.
He resided on the farm where he was married until his death. His wife died three years ago. They leave one son, John S. Lichtenwalter, who has cared for his father on the old homestead, for years past. Deceased became a member of the United Brethren church before coming west and never severed his connection with that church, but died a member of it. He was liberal to excess in support of his church. He was industrious and prospered in life. He was a kind husband and father, a faithful friend, a good citizen, an honest man. One sister and five brothers survive him. Funeral services were held at the residence of the family Thursday afternoon, Dec. 18, 1900, and was attended by many relatives and friends. Rev. Arble, his pastor conducted the services. The interment was at Sand Hill cemetery which joins the farm of deceased, and in plain view of the home where he spent a useful life.
Tipton Advertiser December 20, 1900
Abraham Lichtenwalter was born at Tarrytown, Frederick county, Maryland, Sept. 24, 1827, and died at his home near Tipton, Iowa, Sunday evening Dec. 14, 1900, aged 73 years, 3 months and 2 days. He was brought up on his father's Adam Lichtenwalter, farm, in the state of Maryland, and in the fall of 1852, came with his father's family to this, Cedar county, Iowa, and was two years after married to Margaret Fraseur, at the home of her parents near Tipton.
He resided on the farm where he was married until his death. His wife died three years ago. They leave one son, John S. Lichtenwalter, who has cared for his father on the old homestead, for years past. Deceased became a member of the United Brethren church before coming west and never severed his connection with that church, but died a member of it. He was liberal to excess in support of his church. He was industrious and prospered in life. He was a kind husband and father, a faithful friend, a good citizen, an honest man. One sister and five brothers survive him. Funeral services were held at the residence of the family Thursday afternoon, Dec. 18, 1900, and was attended by many relatives and friends. Rev. Arble, his pastor conducted the services. The interment was at Sand Hill cemetery which joins the farm of deceased, and in plain view of the home where he spent a useful life.
Abraham Lichtenwalter was born at Tarrytown, Frederick county, Maryland, Sept. 24, 1827, and died at his home near Tipton, Iowa, Sunday evening Dec. 14, 1900, aged 73 years, 3 months and 2 days. He was brought up on his father's Adam Lichtenwalter, farm, in the state of Maryland, and in the fall of 1852, came with his father's family to this, Cedar county, Iowa, and was two years after married to Margaret Fraseur, at the home of her parents near Tipton.
He resided on the farm where he was married until his death. His wife died three years ago. They leave one son, John S. Lichtenwalter, who has cared for his father on the old homestead, for years past. Deceased became a member of the United Brethren church before coming west and never severed his connection with that church, but died a member of it. He was liberal to excess in support of his church. He was industrious and prospered in life. He was a kind husband and father, a faithful friend, a good citizen, an honest man. One sister and five brothers survive him. Funeral services were held at the residence of the family Thursday afternoon, Dec. 18, 1900, and was attended by many relatives and friends. Rev. Arble, his pastor conducted the services. The interment was at Sand Hill cemetery which joins the farm of deceased, and in plain view of the home where he spent a useful life.
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