1838 - 1916
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Born |
27 Apr 1838 |
Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Gender |
Male |
Died |
8 Dec 1916 |
Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Buried |
Souderton Mennonite Cemetery, Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Notes |
- Gospel Herald - Volume IX, Number 39 - December 28, 1916 - Page 719 & 720
Souder.--Edmund H. Souder was born April 27, 1838, in Souderton, Pa.; died at his home Dec. 8, 1916, only a short distance from his birthplace; aged 78 y. 7 m. 11 d. While he spent practically his whole life as a business man in the growth of Souderton, the last years he spent more in travel, taking an interest in both religious and business activities of the world. During the past year he had been in failing health. His condition became more acute since last spring after he returned from a trip to Florida. The past two weeks he was confined to his bed, suffering from various ailments, when his heart failed which caused immediate death. He and companion have been members of the Mennonite Church for many years. Their hospitality to the ministry, friends, and stangers is worthy of commendation. Besides the widow, 4 daughters, 3 sons, and 10 grandchildren survive. Three Children died in infancy. Funeral services were held Dec. 13 from his late home by Bro. Christian Allebach and Bro. Jacob Moyer; at the Souderton Church by Bro. Jos. Ruth assisted by Bro. Enos Wismer. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
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Person ID |
I455 |
ShowalterFunk |
Last Modified |
9 Feb 2009 |
Family 1 |
Elizabeth R. Oberholtzer, b. 20 Sep 1847, Towamencin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 16 Jun 1929, Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Married |
16 Nov 1867 |
Children |
| 1. Alonzo O. Souder, b. 12 Aug 1868, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 12 Dec 1890, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| 2. Martha O. Souder, b. 24 Feb 1870, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 22 Apr 1941, Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| 3. Ira O. Souder, b. 26 Jan 1872, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 29 Sep 1884, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| 4. Anna O. Souder, b. 10 Mar 1874, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 17 Jul 1957, Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| 5. Morris O. Souder, b. 26 Jun 1876, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 14 Feb 1959, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida |
| 6. Hannah O. Souder, b. 15 Oct 1878, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 1944, Souderton, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| 7. Edmund O. Souder, b. 12 Apr 1881, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 1949, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| 8. Ida Elizabeth O. Souder, b. 21 Dec 1885, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 7 Nov 1888, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| 9. Oscar Tobias Souder, b. 9 Jan 1889, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 29 May 1957, Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming |
| 10. Sylvia O. Souder, b. 14 Nov 1891, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. Nov 1990, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida |
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Family ID |
F330 |
Group Sheet |
Family 2 |
Elizabeth R. Oberholtzer, b. 4 Dec 1803, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 20 Jun 1854, Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Married |
16 Nov 1867 |
Children |
| 1. Alonzo O. Souder, b. 12 Aug 1868, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 12 Dec 1890, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| 2. Mary B. Souder, b. 30 Dec 1881, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 18 Jan 1964, Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| 3. Ira O. Souder, b. 26 Jan 1872, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 29 Sep 1884, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| 4. Anna O. Souder, b. 10 Mar 1874, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 17 Jul 1957, Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| 5. Morris O. Souder, b. 26 Jun 1876, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 14 Feb 1959, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida |
| 6. Hannah O. Souder, b. 15 Oct 1878, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 1944, Souderton, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| 7. Edmund O. Souder, b. 12 Apr 1881, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 1949, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| 8. Ida Elizabeth O. Souder, b. 21 Dec 1885, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 7 Nov 1888, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| 9. Oscar Tobias Souder, b. 9 Jan 1889, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. 29 May 1957, Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming |
| 10. Sylvia O. Souder, b. 14 Nov 1891, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania , d. Nov 1990, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida |
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Family ID |
F5542 |
Group Sheet |
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