Obituary of Daniel Blocher, "The Oldest Citizen of Scott County Died Sunday Morning"
Daniel Blocher was born in Scott County, September 13, 1818, and died
Sunday, April 21, 1901, of old age and a complication of diseases. As an honest, industrious social gentleman, "Uncle Dan" as he was familiarly known, was recognized by everybody. He was the oldest person born in Scott County and held a number of offices including that of County Treasurer and Representative in the legislature. He was personally acquainted with nearly every Governor of Indiana. He contributed a large share to the opening up of the farms and the development of the county. November 4, 1841, he was married to Hester Ann Deal who survives him. He was the father of eight children. Six of these were reared to manhood and womanhood and twelve orphans were given a start in life by his liberal aid. Five hundred people joined in celebrating his golden wedding November 4, 1891, and participated in his hospitality. His graphic descriptions of early adventures with wild beasts and Indians were always interesting and instructive. He possessed a fund of information of great value. Columns could be written of his life and experience that would reflect to the credit of his judgment and integrity.
The remains were interred in the Bethel cemetery near Blocher (a town named in his honor) Tuesday afternoon."
Husband of Hester Ann (Deal) Blocher (1820-1902). Son of Mathias Blocher and Sarah (Clark) Blocher. Father of Mary Margaret, Jefferson, Jesse, Louisiana, Alabama, Virginia, America and Milton Blocher.
Daniel Blocher was born in Scott County, September 13, 1818, and died
Sunday, April 21, 1901, of old age and a complication of diseases. As an honest, industrious social gentleman, "Uncle Dan" as he was familiarly known, was recognized by everybody. He was the oldest person born in Scott County and held a number of offices including that of County Treasurer and Representative in the legislature. He was personally acquainted with nearly every Governor of Indiana. He contributed a large share to the opening up of the farms and the development of the county. November 4, 1841, he was married to Hester Ann Deal who survives him. He was the father of eight children. Six of these were reared to manhood and womanhood and twelve orphans were given a start in life by his liberal aid. Five hundred people joined in celebrating his golden wedding November 4, 1891, and participated in his hospitality. His graphic descriptions of early adventures with wild beasts and Indians were always interesting and instructive. He possessed a fund of information of great value. Columns could be written of his life and experience that would reflect to the credit of his judgment and integrity.
The remains were interred in the Bethel cemetery near Blocher (a town named in his honor) Tuesday afternoon."
Husband of Hester Ann (Deal) Blocher (1820-1902). Son of Mathias Blocher and Sarah (Clark) Blocher. Father of Mary Margaret, Jefferson, Jesse, Louisiana, Alabama, Virginia, America and Milton Blocher.
Obituary of Daniel Blocher, "The Oldest Citizen of Scott County Died Sunday Morning"
Daniel Blocher was born in Scott County, September 13, 1818, and died
Sunday, April 21, 1901, of old age and a complication of diseases. As an honest, industrious social gentleman, "Uncle Dan" as he was familiarly known, was recognized by everybody. He was the oldest person born in Scott County and held a number of offices including that of County Treasurer and Representative in the legislature. He was personally acquainted with nearly every Governor of Indiana. He contributed a large share to the opening up of the farms and the development of the county. November 4, 1841, he was married to Hester Ann Deal who survives him. He was the father of eight children. Six of these were reared to manhood and womanhood and twelve orphans were given a start in life by his liberal aid. Five hundred people joined in celebrating his golden wedding November 4, 1891, and participated in his hospitality. His graphic descriptions of early adventures with wild beasts and Indians were always interesting and instructive. He possessed a fund of information of great value. Columns could be written of his life and experience that would reflect to the credit of his judgment and integrity.
The remains were interred in the Bethel cemetery near Blocher (a town named in his honor) Tuesday afternoon."
Husband of Hester Ann (Deal) Blocher (1820-1902). Son of Mathias Blocher and Sarah (Clark) Blocher. Father of Mary Margaret, Jefferson, Jesse, Louisiana, Alabama, Virginia, America and Milton Blocher.
Daniel Blocher was born in Scott County, September 13, 1818, and died
Sunday, April 21, 1901, of old age and a complication of diseases. As an honest, industrious social gentleman, "Uncle Dan" as he was familiarly known, was recognized by everybody. He was the oldest person born in Scott County and held a number of offices including that of County Treasurer and Representative in the legislature. He was personally acquainted with nearly every Governor of Indiana. He contributed a large share to the opening up of the farms and the development of the county. November 4, 1841, he was married to Hester Ann Deal who survives him. He was the father of eight children. Six of these were reared to manhood and womanhood and twelve orphans were given a start in life by his liberal aid. Five hundred people joined in celebrating his golden wedding November 4, 1891, and participated in his hospitality. His graphic descriptions of early adventures with wild beasts and Indians were always interesting and instructive. He possessed a fund of information of great value. Columns could be written of his life and experience that would reflect to the credit of his judgment and integrity.
The remains were interred in the Bethel cemetery near Blocher (a town named in his honor) Tuesday afternoon."
Husband of Hester Ann (Deal) Blocher (1820-1902). Son of Mathias Blocher and Sarah (Clark) Blocher. Father of Mary Margaret, Jefferson, Jesse, Louisiana, Alabama, Virginia, America and Milton Blocher.
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