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George Sprecher

Birth	:	22 Oct 1808 Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	28 Nov 1901 Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, DeWitt, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7738810, -84.6113460
Description	:	The Schuyler Quill, November 30, 1901 Death of a Pioneer On Thursday afternoon, November 28, George Sprecher, or as he was familiarly know, Grandpa Sprecher, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John O. Dane, in this city. He had been very feeble for several months, but death came without a moment warning. Half an hour before his decease he had been walking around apparently as well as usual. He had lain down and wishing to get up again had called to Mr. Dane to help him. Mr. Dane lifted him up, but he fell back upon the bed and in... Read More	The Schuyler Quill, November 30, 1901 Death of a Pioneer On Thursday afternoon, November 28, George Sprecher, or as he was familiarly know, Grandpa Sprecher, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John O. Dane, in this city. He had been very feeble for several months, but death came without a moment warning. Half an hour before his decease he had been walking around apparently as well as usual. He had lain down and wishing to get up again had called to Mr. Dane to help him. Mr. Dane lifted him up, but he fell back upon the bed and in a moment was extinct. George Sprecher was born at Lebanon, Pennsylvania, October 22, 1808. On August 20, 1843, he was married to Sarah Ann Renshaw at Miamisburg, Ohio. He enlisted in the 34th Ohio Zouavacs in 1862 and served his country for three years. He was fifty-four years of age at the time of his enlistment, an age at which few men could have endured the hardships of army life. Mr. Sprecher came to Nebraska with his family in 1872 and settled on a farm in Midland precinct, Colfax County. In the winter of 1883-84 he moved to Schuyler where he resided until his death. Twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Sprecher, ten of whom -- seven sons and three daughters -- are still living. Two daughters died in infancy. the surviving children are Mrs. Mary Thomas of Lincoln, Nebraska, Mrs. J.O. Dane of Carpenteria, California, Mrs John Dane of this city, John P. of Washington D.C., H. Scott of Scotia, Nebraska, Frank of Omaha, Phillip F. and Theodore of Norfolk, Edward S. of Sheridan, Wyoming, and Clarence of Kansas City, Kansas. Mrs Sprecher died in June, 1899, at the age of 73 years, 4 months, and 27 days. Mr. Sprecher was a familiar figure to older residents of Schuyler, but of late years he has been too feeble to get around much. In politics he was a staunch republican, and if he was able to get around at all he never failed to attend their political meetings and always had a seat on the stage. Occasionally he was called upon to talk, which he sometimes did. His mind during the past few years, however, was too feeble to be concentrated upon any one subject -- save the bible-- for any length of time. The funeral services will be in charge of the Masons and be held at the Methodist church at 2 P.M. this afternoon. Revs. D.C. Pattee and J.P. Yost will speak. The interment will take place in the Schuyler cemetery. Schuyler, Nebraska, March 13 – Special Correspondence of the World Herald One of the most interesting octogenarians is the fine old gentleman known as "Uncle George" Sprecher, who first saw the light of day in the city of Lebanon, state of Pennsylvania on the 22d day of October, 1808. Here, at his father's home passed ten years of his life, at which time he was taken to a farm and into the house of a Mennonite minister, Rev. Harsha, with the understanding that he was to remain five years. Though it was the general practice to have papers drawn in such instances. Mr. Sprecher was not "articled," but, said he, "I liked my home with the minister so well that I remained with him till I was 18." At the age of 18 he learned the butcher business and later on became a bricklayer and then worked at butchering during the winter and at bricklaying during the summer. In 1828 he moved to Ohio, where he followed his trades till 1838 after which time his attentions was turned to farming a place of land on the river south from Dayton. From this place he supplied one of the Dayton papers with important news which was sent to Dayton by the captain of a steamboat that made frequent trips, and in payment for which he received the paper. In 1843 he was married to Sarah Ann Renshaw of Miamisburg, Ohio. Twelve children, seven boys and five girls, ten of whom are living, were born to them, and fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren owe their existence to the above union. In 1873 it was decided to move westward with the mighty wave of emigration then filling the western states. The decision resulted in a trip to this state and in the selection of a site for a new home in Midland precinct, Colfax County, where twelve more years of live were spent and a fine farm and home founded. In 1884, principally because of failing health, Mr. Sprecher moved to Schuyler, where he now resides. His children, excepting a younger son, Edward, who is staying him this winter, are away from him. Both he and his wife now enjoy good health, and it goes without saying that he who attentively listens to the conversation of either will hear matters of interest and profit. Mr. Sprecher enlisted to fight to save the union in 1861, serving three years with the Thirty-fourth Ohio Volunteers and did battle at Opequan, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek. He was with Sheridan's forces in the Shenandoah Valley that executed the order to render the beautiful valley ‘untenable for anther rebel army," and is now drawing a liberal pension for sufferings brought on by the hardships of field service. Three of his sons were in the army. Sheridan Post, No. 34, Grand Army of the Republic, claim him as one of the most interesting veterans. Politically Mr. Sprecher is an ardent supporter of the principles of the Republican Party; has great faith in what it can do towards saving the country, as well as in "its prospects of continued sovereignty. At present a member of Acacia Lodge No. 34, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and Ophir chapter No. 88, Royal Arch Masons, be began his connection with Masonry in 1843, in which year he was made a Mason and became a member of Minerva Lodge No. 48, Greenville, Ohio, soon after finding fellowship with the members of Greenville Chapter No. 77. An ardent lover of the mysticisms of the order his familiar face and form are oftener seen among the workers than are those of younger and stronger men physically than he; and his reverence for the beauty and potency of the order so instilled itself into the minds of his sons that they, too, are energetic and progressive members of the order.

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Where is George Sprecher's memorial?
George Sprecher's memorial is located at: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, DeWitt, Clinton County, USA.
When did George Sprecher death?
George Sprecher death on 28 Nov 1901 in Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George Sprecher's memorial?
Latitude: 42.7738810
Longitude: -84.6113460

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Sarah Ann Renshaw Sprecher

(1826 - 1899)

Siblings

Children

(unknow - unknow)

George Theodore Sprecher

(1859 - 1942)

Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Sprecher Dane

(1865 - 1924)

David Clarence Sprecher

(1868 - 1957)

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