Rev. A. J. Gear

   Rev. A. J. Gear died near Knights Branch, Dec.25th, 1865; aged 46 years, 6 months and 23 days. His disease in the first place was lung fever, but finally terminated In typhoid fever. He bore his sickness, which lasted about two weeks, with Christian patience; although he suffered greatly he was not heard to murmur. From the first of his sickness, the impression seemed to he very vivid upon his mind that he was going to die. He seemed perfectly resigned, and longed to depart and be with Christ. He was conscious all the time, and talked freely to his friends, exhorting them to meet him in heaven. His prospects for future were clear and bright. He leaves two sons and a companion to mourn his loss. 

Bro. Gear first received license to exhort at a quarterly meeting held on Brewitt's Creek circuit, Wabash conference, Nov. 4th, 1864, W. C. Smith, P. E. He received license to preach on the above named circuit, at its fourth quarterly conference June 9th, 1855. He received annual conference license to preach at an annual conference held in Vermillion County, Ind., Aug. 18th, 1856, and was ordained April 4th, 1859, D. Edwards, bishop.

The most of Bro. Gear's time after he became an annual conference member, was spent in the itinerancy: and, as far as we can learn, he was an acceptable and successful minister. May the many that have heard him expound the Scriptures, meet him in that sun-bright clime, where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest.

His funeral was preached by Rev. J. Griffith, from Rev. 21st chapter and 7th verse, to a large and attentive congregation.

P. A. Cannady.

Knights Branch, Illinois.

James W. Baldwin

James W. son of Daniel and S. J. Baldwin, died July 17th, 1865; aged 1 year, 7 months and 9 days. Another babe sleeps in Christ. Parents, you have another tie in glory.

James Carter.
Alliance, March 20th, 1866.

James Drue

James Drue died on the 28th of February, 1866; near Delisle, Drake county, Ohio; aged about 5 years.

G. L. Gilbert.

Ritta Hudson

Ritta Hudson died March 10th. 1866; aged about 45 years. For more than a score of years she hard been a worthy member of the Rehoboth class, on Walnut Circuit. For a long time she was unable to come to the Lord's house, through her physical inability: but on a sick bed God was with her, granting her the full enjoyments of our holy religion. In depth she feared no evil, and is now safely housed in the mansion of eternal rest.

D. Bonebrake.
March 21st, 1866.

Phineas Couly 

Phineas Couly died February 22d, 1866; aged 44 years, 3 months and 19 days. He was devoted to his God during his life, and was a worthy member of the church of the United Brethren in Christ. He died a triumphant and peaceful death. He has gone to rest from his labors, while his works will, doubtless, follow him. He leaves a companion and six children to mourn their loss;: But they mourn not as those who have no hope.

 J. B. Bash.

Jacob F. Neasel

Jacob F. Neasel died at his residence, in Roanoke, March 3d, 1866; aged 35 years, 9 months and 14 days. Bro. Neasel was a very worthy member of the United Brethren church at Roanoke, and his death was as triumphant as his life was devoted and exemplary. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn and feel his absence, but their loss is his eternal gain.

J. B. Bash.

Solomon Harter

Solomon Harter died January 12th, 1866; aged 41 years, 9 months and 20 days. The deceased was a member of the United Brethren church, and an exemplary Christian.

W. K. McCabe.
Eldorado, March 20th, 1866.

Jane Ault

Jane Ault died March 17th, 1866; aged 25 years and 18 days. This sister was for many years a devoted follower of Christ. May she rest in peace.

W. K. McCabe.
Eldorado, March 20th, 1866.

Julia Ann Dillsaver

Julia Ann, wife of A. J. Dillsaver, died March 12th, 1866; aged 52 years, 1 month and 12 days. Sister D. embraced religion in Fairfield county, Ohio, and joined the church of tha United Brethren in Christ twenty-one years ago. Last August they moved to Kosciusko county, Ind. She suffered much, but bore it all with Christian courage. She died triumphant. May the Lord bless the bereft family.

John S. Todd.
Warsaw, Indiana.

Sarah Ann Shoop 

Sarah Ann Shoop died at her father's residence, near Miami City, Ohio, February 20th, 1866; aged 13 years, 2 months and 20 days. She lived but a short time on earth, then passed, we trust, to the home of the blest in heaven. The Lord bless the dear friends left behind.

Alice Shoop 

Alice Shoop died March 9th, 1866; aged 1 year, 8 months and 20 days. "Suffer little children to come unto me."

Thos. F. Bushong.
Miami City, O.

Martha Brandt 

Martha Brandt died at Big Spring, Cumberland county, Pa., February 22d, 1866; aged 68 years and 10 months. She was a professor of religion, and a member of the United Brethren church, for many years. She led the life of consistent Christian, and, we have no doubt, enjoys the Christian's blessed rest in heaven. May her children, and other relative's, follow her pious example.

J. Gideon Shoaff.
Big Spring, Pa., March, 1866.

Mary Ann Sullivan

Mary Ann Sullivan died at Big Spring, Pa., March 1st, 1866; aged 21 years. She had recently given her heart to God, and when Death approached, she met him, rejoicing in hope.

J. Gideon Shoaff.
Big Spring, Pa., March, 1866.

William. S. Alaways

Wm. S. Alaways died at his residence, in New Hope, Preble county, Ohio, March 20th, 1866, in the 40th year of his age. He joined the United Brethren church in the 14th year of his age, and was a consistent member of the same for near twenty-five years. He was ready to meet death. When he could no longer speak, he raised his hand as a token that all was well. He leaves a loving wife and three children; but as he leaves them, he has gone to meet three in that sun-bright clime.

Hiram Johnson.

Abigail Carey

Abigail Carey died December 21st, 1864; aged 78 years, 3 months and 13 days. She was a member of the M. E., and then of the Presbyterian church, in all forty years. She lived a Christian all that time, and died in peace with Christ.

A. Carrol.
New Burlington, Ind.

Samuel Morton Mendenhall

Samuel Morton, son of Linzy and Mary C. Mendenhall, died October 14th, 1865 ; aged 1 year and 22 months.

A. Carrol.
Windsor, Ind.

Daniel Rector

Daniel Rector died July 18th 1865; aged 26 years, 10 months and 12 days. He died happy; leaving a wife and two babes to come after him, one of which has now gone to join him in the glory land.

A. Carrol.
Muncie, Ind.

John Sutherlin

John Sutherlin died at his residence, in Kosciusko county, Ind., February 11th, 1866; aged 31 years, 10 months and 25 days. He was a member of the United Brethren church eight years, and lived a very exemplary life, being most of the time class-leader or steward; and the last three years of his life he was a licensed exhorter, doing all in his power to promote the cause of Christ. He leaves, to mourn his loss, an affectionate wife and three children. Their loss is his eternal gain.

Isaac Keith.
Warsaw. Ind., March 18th, 1866.

John Freedline

John, son of John and Elizabeth Freedline, died December 18th, 1865; aged 14 years, 8 months and 7 days. He died in full faith in Christ.

A. Carrol.
Smithfield, Ind.

Jonathan Spohn

Jonathan Spohn died in Union township Elkhart county, Ind., March 11th 1866; aged 71 years, 10 months and 5 days. Father S. embraced religion about forty-five years ago, and joined the United Brethren church, of which he remained a worthy member until the Lord removed him from earths sorrows. He served the church as class-leader for many years. His children will arise and call him blessed. He leaves four daughters and one son, besides many friends, to mourn his departure.

Michael Krueyer.

Elizabeth Edgar

Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Edgar, died August 16th 1865; aged 54 years, 8 months and 16 days. Mother Edgar was a pattern of devoted piety. Her disease was consumption. As the work of death went slowly forward, her confidence in God increased. She anxiously waited the hour of her departure often exclaiming: "I am not afraid to die! The grave has no terrors for me! I know that my Redeemer liveth!" And then she would lift up her emaciated hands and clap them for joy. She now sleeps sweetly in Jesus. May God sustain her aged companion, who is left behind a little while longer-but who expects ere long to unite with her near the throne.

M. Spangler.
March 21st, 1866.