Rueben Lowmaster 1819-1908 Obit.

DEATH OF PIONEER

Reuben Lowmaster, one of the oldest residents in this county, died at his home in Eden township, south of Sycamore, Wednesday morning, at 12:15 o'clock. Death was due to the infirmities of old age.

Mr. Lowmaster was born in Fairfield county, this state, March 11, 1819, and was aged 89 years, 8 months and 21 days, at the time of his death. He had long been a resident of this co9unty, having lived her among the Indians and saw Wyandot county virtually converted from a wilderness in to a blooming garden. Mr. Lowmaster was married June 24, 1838, to Isabel Summers, of Fairfield county. Mrs. Lowmaster died about ten years ago. They were parents of eight children, one of whom, Margaret, is deceased. Those who survive the parents are: Jacob Lowmaster, in Mansfield, Isaiah, in Toledo; William in Huntington, Indiana; Levi, in Eden township, on the home farm; Mrs. Matilda Kinnific, in Fostoria; Mrs. Mary Lee, in Tacoma, Washington, and Mrs. Sarah Debolt, near Smithville.

Mr. Lowmaster was a farmer, but in earlier years engaged in carpenter's work in connection with the farm. He served the county in various public offices, having been a trustee of Crane township for several years and later infirmary director.

No arrangements have been made for the funeral.

REUBEN LOWMASTER, son of John and Ann A. (Schultz) Lowmaster, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, March 11, 1819. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania and settled in Fairfield County in an early day. Their children were Mary, John, Sarah, Susan, Ellen, Alexandra, Reuben, Henry, Rebecca, William R., Jefferson S., Amelia and Jacob, all living but Mary, Ellen, Alexandra, Jefferson S. and Henry. The father died in 1832, the mother in 1872. Our subject has engaged in carpenter's work to some extent in connection with farming. He purchased forty acres in 1846, which he traded for the eighty acres on which he now resides. He owns 100 acres, valued at $75 per acre. In 1848, in partnership with Henry Boraff, he erected a saw mill, which he subsequently traded for land. He has had some dealing with the Indians, being a Trustee he kept a negro (Sam Welles) pauper two years, which negro had been waiter and hostler for the notorious renegade and traitor, Simon Girty. Mr. Lowmaster was married June 24, 1838, to Isabel Summers, of Fairfield County, Ohio, born
January 2., 1821. Their children are Margaret L., Jacob S., Isaiah. Catharine M., Sarah E., Levi A., William T. and Mary E. Margaret is deceased. Mr. Lowmaster was Township Trustee several years, is now Infirmary Director.

Ruben was the son of John and Ann Amelia (Schultz) Lowmaster Sr. He married Isabella Sumners on June 24, 1838 in Fairfield County, Ohio. The couple had eight children:Margaret Luticia; Isaiah; Jacob Sherrick; Catherine Matilda; Sarah Ellen; Levi Augustus; William Thornton; and Mary Elizabeth.

Reubin Lowmaster
mentioned in the record of Reubin Lowmaster and Isabella Sumner
Name: Reubin Lowmaster
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 24 Jun 1838
Event Place: Fairfield, Ohio, United States
Spouse's Name: Isabella Sumner

1900 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Reuben Lowmaster
Home in 1900: Eden, Wyandot, Ohio
Age: 81
Birth Date: Mar 1819
Birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Father
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Widowed
Household Members: Name Age
Levi Lowmaster 48
Emma Lowmaster 32
Earl S Lowmaster 13
Clara M Lowmaster 11
Nellie B Lowmaster 10
Lloyd E Lowmaster 7
Leefe C Lowmaster 5
Maude I Lowmaster 4
Van Avery Lowmaster 3
Reuben Lowmaster 81

1870 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Ruben Lowmaster
Birth Year: abt 1815
Age in 1870: 55
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Eden, Wyandot, Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Upper Sandusky
Household Members: Name Age
Ruben Lowmaster 55
Isabella Lowmaster 49
Levi A Lowmaster 18
William Lowmaster 16
Mary Lowmaster 12