Michael V. Gundy

Rev. Michael V. Gundy was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, March 25, 1822, and died in Bowerston, Harrison county, August 2, 1906, aged 84 years, 4 months and 7 days. His great-grandfather, Peter, was a native of Switzerland. His great-grandfather Joseph was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and was a Mennonite minister till he came to Ohio, when he espoused the United Brethren faith. Benjamin, son of Joseph Gundy, was perhaps twelve years old when they moved to near Connotton, Ohio. He married Miss Mary Bower, a daughter of Barnhart and Mary Bower, of German nationallity. They settled near Strasburg, Ohio, and were the parents of twelve children. The mother died 1829, aged 38 years, and the father and children moved to Harrison county, Ohio. He remarried twice but no more children were born to him. He died in 1871, aged 70 years. The subject of this sketch is the seventh child of Benjamin and was seven years of age when his mother died. He and a sister were cared for by an uncle, Joseph Nofkser, of Conotton, till his father married the second time. In 1840, at the age of eighteen years he was converted at a campmeeting at Conotton, and joined the United Brethren church. He labored on the farm with his father till maturity, receiving his education at the common schools and the New Hagerston Academy. He taught school fifteen terms. In 1848 he married Christiana Overholt and they resided in Wood county, Ohio, eighteen months. Then they returned to Harrison county and in 1856 settled on the farm they still own consisting of 208 acres. M. V. Gundy was licensed to exhort in 1861 and joined the Muskingum annual conference of the United Brethren church at Marietta, Ohio, in 1867. In 1880 he was ordained to elder's orders and has been an indefatigable local preacher ever since. In 1872-3 he traveled Coshocton circuit and 1890 Crooked Run circuit. Rev. Gundy was an earnest logical preacher and he continued at his calling until last winter when his health failed. But his mind was clear and he devoted much of his time to writing and correspondence. He was a good writer and his lettere were interesting to young and old. Bro. Gundy was a liberal supporter of the church. Few men of his means contributed as much to the various demands of the church as he. He was a good and kind husband, an indulgent father, a good neighbor, a friend to the poor and honest in all his dealings. Truly a good man has departed. May his mantle fall upon some other. The services were held in the M. E. church in Beech City, and J. Gonser of Strasburg. A large concourse of people attended the funeral and followed the remains to the Conotton cemetery where his grandparents his father and children rest.

M. B. Fierbaugh.

Benjamin Metzler

Benjamin Metzler was born in Holmes county, Ohio, May 20, 1823, and died at Pioneer, Ohio, August 9, 1906, aged 83 years, 2 months, and 19 days. He was united in marriage to Mary Buzzard October 14, 1846, To this union were born three sons, and two daughters, of whom one son and two daughters have preceded him to the other shore. The remaining two sons, Rev. J. F. Metzler a minister in the United Brethren church, and his older brother, F. A. Metzler of Toledo, Ohio, with many relatives and friends remain to mourn their loss. He removed from Holmes county to Williams county, Ohio, October 14, 1854. He again removed to Steuben county, Indiana, in April, 1864. After the death of his companion, who died January 2, 1896, he made his home with his son, J. F. Metzler, until his death. He was converted and joined the United Brethern church in 1868 of which he remained a faithful and consistent member until death.

J. D. Snyder

George Martin

George Martin, was born September 16, 1826, in Ontario, Canada, and died at his home near Perrinton, Michigan, August 13, 1906. He was married to Susan Wellbanks in 1854, and in 1877 they moved to Michigan. To them were born four boys and three girls, all living but one daughter who died in Canada. Besides his wife and children, he leaves twehty-seven grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. He had lived a Christian life, being particular in the exercise of religious duties, especially never neglecting the family altar. He was a member of the United Brethren church. May the Lord bless his bereaved ones. Funeral at the Pleasant Grove United Brethren church by the writer assisted by Rev. O. J. Golden of the M. E. church.

E. C. Clapp.

Diana Comstock

Diana Comstock (nee Patterson), was born March 4, 1827, in Geauga, county Ohio, and departed this life August 11, 1906, aged 79 years, 5 months, and 7 days. She was married to Aaron Comstock November 10, 1848, and to this union were born ten children; eight of whom have passed to the spirit world. She was also bereft of her husband July 22, 1880, leaving at the time of her death one son, Russel Comstock, and Alwilda Beam, with whom she has made her home for nearly twenty years. She was a member of the United Brethren church, having been converted January 24, 1899. The story of her conversion is rather apathetic one because of her advanced age. At the time Rev W. C. Price was conducting a revival of Zion church; the night of the 24, was so stormy that there was no services and Brother Price remained at Jas. Beams, the home of Mrs. Comstock. Before retiring, Brother Price read and prayed, after prayer she remained on her knees, calling upon the Lord for help. After praying with here awhile she was wonderfully converted, and a beautiful light was revealed unto her. Since that she has been a faithful follower of Christ and a cheerful giver to his cause, although never permitted to attend church because of her ill health and old age. During her illness she manifested great patience, never murmured nor complained, but seemed resigned to the will of him who doeth all things well. She solicited the comforting influence of prayer in her last hours and those that stood by knew by her shining countenance that it told of heaven. The funeral was held at Zion, August 13, conducted by Rev. George Tuttle.

O. W. Lovett.

Frances P. Geier

Frances P. Geier (nee Brunner), was born December 12, 1877 , and departed this life July 26, 1906, aged 28 years, 7 months, and 14 days. November 21, 1901, she united in marriage with Frederic Geier, and to this union one little daughter was born. She was converted in her thirteenth year and remained faithful telling her mother in her last conscious hours that she was fully trusting in God, and knew he would care for her. She was a loving wife, dutiful child, and faithful sister. Funeral at Bobo, Indiana, conducted by J. C. JAMES.

J. C. James.

Pauline May Haas

Pauline May Haas, daughter of William and Alta Haas was born in Columbus, Ohio, February 26, 1906, and died at the home of her grandparents, Henry and Julia Rippy in Steuben county, Indiana, August, 17, 1906. Mr. Haas is a minister in the Baptist church in Columbus, Ohio, The funeral was preached by Rev. C. A. Cutler of Reading, Michigan, assisted by the writer. … G. F. HALL.

G. F. Hall.