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Gabriel Ulrey

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Birth	:	26 Dec 1839 Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	23 Apr 1914
Burial	:	Eel River Ulrey Memorial Cemetery, Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0724983, -85.7885971
Inscription	:	74-3-27
Description	:	Gabriel Ulrey, a farmer and stock raiser of Jackson township, also a minister of the German Baptist church, is a native of Montgomery county, Ohio, and son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Swihart) Ulrey. The family name in the original German style is spelled "Ulrich." The subject was born December 26, 1839, and when a little over four years old was brought to Kosciusko county, Indiana, where he has since lived and prospered. He grew to maturity on a farm and received his preliminary education in subscription schools taught principally by Andrew Whistler, Gabriel Swihart. Jr.. Gabriel Swihart. Sr., and his... Read More	Gabriel Ulrey, a farmer and stock raiser of Jackson township, also a minister of the German Baptist church, is a native of Montgomery county, Ohio, and son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Swihart) Ulrey. The family name in the original German style is spelled "Ulrich." The subject was born December 26, 1839, and when a little over four years old was brought to Kosciusko county, Indiana, where he has since lived and prospered. He grew to maturity on a farm and received his preliminary education in subscription schools taught principally by Andrew Whistler, Gabriel Swihart. Jr.. Gabriel Swihart. Sr., and his own father, Joseph Ulrey, who were among the earliest pedagogues of Jackson township. By making the most of his opportunities he obtained a fair knowledge of such branches as were then taught and also became familiar with the German language, which he learned to read and write with ease and fluency. After reaching his majority he attended school at Warsaw two years and then obtained a teacher's license and in the winter of 1861 taught his first term in the public schools of Kosciusko county. With the exception of one year, the winter of 1871-72, he was engaged in educational work from 1861 to 1870 inclusive, meanwhile attending normal schools and institutes for the purpose of increasing his efficiency as an instructor. During the time that he was thus engaged Mr. Ulrey earned an enviable reputation as a teacher and his long retention in the same district was a compliment to his ability and attested the high esteem in which he was held by both patrons and pupils. In 1876 he gave up teaching and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, moving in the spring of that year to the farm in Jackson township on which he has since lived. On the 8th day of May, 1862, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann Kreiter, daughter of Henry and Rosa A. (Kasler) Kreiter, who came to Kosciusko county from Ohio in the year 1848. Mrs. Ulrey was born July 27, 1843, in Stark county, Ohio, and since her fifth year has lived in the county of Kosciusko. There were eight children born to Henry and Rosa Kreiter: five sons and three daughters. Of these there are but four living, Mrs. Ulrey and three brothers. Of the latter Samuel is married and is a resident of Los Angeles county, California; Monroe K. resides in the old Kreiter home in Lake township, this county, while the third brother is married and lives at Cambridge, Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Ulrey are the parents of eight children, viz: Rosa, wife of A. J. Wurtenberger, of Kansas; Anna, wife of Jacob N. Miller, of Jackson township; Lizzie married Jacob A. Metzger, also a resident of Jackson township; Alice is the wife of Albert Miller, a farmer of the same township; Mattie, who became the wife of Samuel N. Hawley, lives in California; Asa wedded, March 12, 1902, Miss Edna Shirley, of Kosciusko county: Alpheus married Cora Ross and carried on farming in the township of Jackson ; and Ella, now Mrs. E. P. Tridle, lives with her father on the home place. Mr. Ulrey has been a thrifty farmer and is now well situated financially. With the exception of some small assistance from his own and wife's parents, he has made the comfortable fortune which is now his and is entitled to much credit for the successful manner with which he has concluded his business affairs. In the spring of 1864 he was elected trustee of Jackson township and served as such by re-election until 1867, discharging the duties of the office in an able and praiseworthy manner. His second election was without opposition, a fact which speaks well for his standing with the people among whom, irrespective of party affiliation, he is held in the highest esteem. In 1891 the subject and wife took a three months' trip to the Pacific coast and speak very highly of that country. Mr. UIrey is a valuable man in the community and his judgment and clear insight in matters of business have caused him to be retained by his neighbors to adjust matters, which without his assistance might have led to expensive litigation. He has served as administrator on some valuable estates, among which may be cited that of Joseph Fruit, which, representing over fourteen thousand dollars, has been settled to the entire satisfaction of all parties concerned. In April, 1866, he united with the German Baptist church, of which communion he has since been a faithful and consistent member, looking with the deepest interest after the affairs of the local congregation to which he belongs and by a blameless life, consecrated to the service of God and his fellow men, exerting a wholesome influence in the community where he lives. October 11, 1879, he was made a deacon of the church and in November following his brethren set him apart to the work of ministry. Subsequently, December 24. 1881, he was advanced to the second degree of his holy office, and, while not regularly engaged as a pastor, he preaches wherever his services are required and has accomplished much good by his public ministries. His daughters also belong to the church and with himself are considered among its most earnest and zealous members. The building in which the local society meets was erected on three acres of ground donated by the subject's father for church and burial purposes, the cemetery being free to all who desire to bury their dead therein, and the house open to all denominations for funeral services. In politics Mr. Ulrey is a stanch Republican. As a citizen none occupies a more conspicuous place in the confidence of the public and as a neighbor he has long been loved and honored by the people of his township. Progressive men and women of Kosciusko County, Indiana; By B.F. Bowen & Co; pub. 1902

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Gabriel Ulrey's memorial is located at: Eel River Ulrey Memorial Cemetery, Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, USA.
When did Gabriel Ulrey death?
Gabriel Ulrey death on 23 Apr 1914 in
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Latitude: 41.0724983
Longitude: -85.7885971

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Ulrey

(1813 - 1903)

Elizabeth Swihart Ulrey

(1819 - 1905)

Spouse

Mary Ann Kreiter Ulrey

(1843 - 1919)

Siblings

Aaron B Ulrey

(1844 - 1875)

Joseph Ulrey

(1850 - 1928)

Children

Annie Ulrey Miller

(1865 - 1958)

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Ulrey Metzger

(1868 - 1935)

Alpheus B Ulrey

(1880 - 1956)

Ella E Ulrey Tridle

(1882 - 1965)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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7. Packerton Cemetery
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12. Manchester Church of the Brethren Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 41.0127380, -85.7819850

13. Wheeler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0456000, -85.7136000

14. Grove Chapel Graveyard
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Coordinate: 41.1101990, -85.8550720

15. Hidy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0719910, -85.7044907

16. Everett Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0573692, -85.8723221

17. Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0067673, -85.7950134

18. Oaklawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0066986, -85.7814026

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Coordinate: 41.1388000, -85.7767000

20. Peabody's Singing Tower Mausoleum
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Coordinate: 41.0060760, -85.7757570

21. Halderman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0043983, -85.7699051

22. Old Cripe Cemetery
North Manchester, Wabash County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0008500, -85.8086300

23. Circle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1220398, -85.7149124

24. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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