Home > United States of America > New Jersey > Hudson County > North Bergen > Hoboken Cemetery > John L Gish

John L Gish

Birth	:	28 Jan 1839 Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	10 Jun 1926 Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Hoboken Cemetery, North Bergen, Hudson County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7900009, -74.0271988
Description	:	John L Gish was the son of Jacob Gish and Sarah Salome Keefer. He married 5 Sep 1863 Mt Patrick, Perry Co, Pa to Catherine Moyer. The moved to Dickinson Co in 1878. Children were Jacob, Daniel, Sarah, Anna, Barbara, Joseph, Martha, Mary Ann, Abram, John, Jesse, Katie, Alvin, Bessy migrated from Liverpool Twp, Perry Co, Pa to Kansas in Obit Evangelical Visiter Jun 21 1926 "Gish, John L. was born in Dauphin Co, Pa on January 28 1839 and departed this live Jun 10 1926 aged 87 years 4 months and 13 days. In the year of 1863, October 8, he was... Read More	John L Gish was the son of Jacob Gish and Sarah Salome Keefer. He married 5 Sep 1863 Mt Patrick, Perry Co, Pa to Catherine Moyer. The moved to Dickinson Co in 1878. Children were Jacob, Daniel, Sarah, Anna, Barbara, Joseph, Martha, Mary Ann, Abram, John, Jesse, Katie, Alvin, Bessy migrated from Liverpool Twp, Perry Co, Pa to Kansas in Obit Evangelical Visiter Jun 21 1926 "Gish, John L. was born in Dauphin Co, Pa on January 28 1839 and departed this live Jun 10 1926 aged 87 years 4 months and 13 days. In the year of 1863, October 8, he was married to Catherine Moyer of Pennsylvania, who yet survives him. To this union were born fourteen children, of whom five have already prededed him in death, two sons and three daughters. There yet remain nine children to mourn his departure. Jacob I Gish, Abilene, Kansas; Mrs Anna M Haldeman, Upland, Cal; Mrs b. Ella Ginder, Tulare, Calif; J. Harvey Gish, Abilene, Kansas; Mrs Mary A Mause, Navarre, Kansas; A. G. Gish, Enterprise, Kans; J. M. Gish, Enterprise, Kansas; Mrs. Katie M Lahr, Abilene, Kans; and Alvin M Gish, Upland, Calif. There also remain thirty-five granchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. In early life at about 25 years of age, he was happily converted to Christ as his Saviour, later uniting with the Brethren in Christ Church, wher he remained a faithful and consistent member until his death. His religious zeal was shown by his continual presence at all services as long as he was able to go. He will be missed by a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted George Whisler and R I Witter. Belle Springs church. Burial in nearby cemetery." migrated from Liverpool Twp, Perry Co, Pa to Kansas in 1878. Traveled with the Washington Jury, Eisenhower family, Pyke Families. Brethern in Christ orRiver Brethern This church is now united with the Methodist church, During my gowing up years it was Church of God Originally the religion wasan offshoot of the Mennonites and John and Catherine wore the mennonite dress and caps. I don't know of any of my mothers generation to stay with the church and my grandfather gave it up after my grandmother died in 1939. It sounded to me like all the men did was go to church and the women and children did all the work. 1860 Census Susquehanna Township, Juanita Co, Pa , 31 July, Post Office is Maqhontongo Page 628 1537/1 Jacob Gish 54 m Farmer Pa Sally 49 f John 21 m Laborer ** Annie 19 F Abraham 16 Benjamin 12 Barbara 9 In theHowe, Perry Co, Pa 1870 Census page Newport, Cowe Twp, Perry Co, Pa 25/31 John L Gish 33 M W Carpenter Pa Catherine 23 Pa Jacob 6 Pa Daniel 4 Pa Sarah 3 Pa 1880 Census Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace John L. GUISH Self M Male W 35 PA Farmer PA Pa (He was actually 39 here) Catherine GUISH Wife M Female W 30 PA Keeping House PA PA Jacob S. GUISH Son S Male W 15 PA Works On Farm PA PA Daniel GUISH Son S Male W 13 PA Works On Farm PA PA Sarah GUISH Dau S Female W 11 PA At Home PA PA Anna GUISH Dau S Female W 10 PA At Home PA PA Barbara E. GUISH Dau S Female W 8 PA At Home PA PA Joseph H. GUISH Son S Male W 4 PA At Home PA PA Mattie GUISH Dau S Female W 2 KS At Home PA PA Census Place Empire, Ellsworth, Kansas Family History Library Film 1254381 NA Film Number T9-0381 Page Number 453C 1900 Census Logan Twp, Dickinson Co, Ks 3/4 Gish, John L Jan 1839 61 mar36 Pa Pa Pa Catherine Mar 1848 52 36 Pa Pa Pa Annie M dau Dec 1870 29 Pa Pa Pa Mary dau Apr 1881 19 Ks Pa Pa Abram son Feb 1883 17 Ks Pa Pa John son Aug 1885 15 Ks Pa Pa Katie dau Sep 1889 10 Ks Pa Pa Alvin son Apr 1892 8 Ks Pa Pa 1910 Census Abilene City, Dickinson Co, Ks 204/205 Gish, John L 71 m. 46 Pa Pa Pa Catherine 63 46 PaPaPa Katie 20 Ks Pa Pa 1920 Census roll T625=530, pag 19b, ed 32 image 84 Abilene Dickinson Co, Ks Gish, John L 80 b. Pa Catharine 71 Pa 1930 Navarre, Logan, Dickinson Ks Mrs Catherine gish Mother 83 Pa wd 16 Maust Mary C Mrs head 49 Ks wd 22 Six families decided to move to Kansas in 1878. They traveled by train, the trip lasting nearly a week. Household goods were packed in boxcars and the livestock in stock cars. The rigors of the long tiresome journey were offset by the fascinating sights, most important of which was the steel railroad bridge newly opened for traffic over the Mississippi River at St. Louis Missouri. (Eads Bridge still in use today) The group were composed of the families of: Rev Jacob Eisenhower (grandfather of Pres Eisenhower), Samuel Pyke(CH John, Jacob, Annie, Katie), John Pyke (s/oSamuel), Jake Pyke(s/o Samuel), George W Jury(ch: Jake, John, Ben, Salome, Lizzie), John L Gish (ch: Jacob, Daniel, Sally, Anna, Barbara, Joseph). They arrived in Abilene, April 12 1878 and were accomodated by facilities which were previously prepared by Musser and Book. This facility, Emigrant House, was a large shed which housed the furniture and families until farms and homes could be found and built. The second and larger colony came the next year and had Benjamin E Gish, Eli Hoffman, Noah Hershey, Ben Engle, Jerry Engle, Benjamin Brubaker,, J M Sheets, A M Engle, J K Forney Other families came later. . They did not speak English very well. Will Exhibit A I, John L Gish, of Abilene, Dickinson Co, Kansas being of sound mind and memory? and relinquishing the uncertainties of life. do hereby make, , and release this to be my last will and testament hereby revolking all my Wills and testaments by me made. First I trust that my executor shall pay all my just debts, including the expense of my last and funeral. Second: I give all my effect to my wife Catherine Gish. of Abilene, Kansas. all my property both real and personal of whatsoever nature that I may possess at my demise. To have and hold and enjoy the the rest of her lifetime and at demise the remains after this payment of my last illness and final expenses are paid shall be realized by my children and heirs shall all share and share alike. These blank blank children are as follows: Jacob I Gish, Abilene, Kansas; Naomi Stockwell (daughter of my deceased daughter Sally Stockwell) (this should read Sally Ginder not Sally Stockwell) of Tulare, Califormia; Anna Haldeman, Tulare, California; Abram G Gish, Enterprise, Ks; John M Gish, Enterprise, Kansas; Mary Maust, Navarre, Kansas; Ella Ginder, Tulare, California; Katie Lahr, Abilene, Kansas; Alvin M Gish, Upland, California. Third: I nominate and appoint A E Zook of Abilene, Kansas as the executor of my last will and testament IN Witness therof: blank blank blank this 22nd day of August A.D. 1925. Witness his mark John (his mark) Gish J A Graves E D Kern This instrument--can't read this, the photo copy is not good and need to look at film and get a better copy J P Kern A E Zook

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is John L Gish's memorial?
John L Gish's memorial is located at: Hoboken Cemetery, North Bergen, Hudson County, USA.
When did John L Gish death?
John L Gish death on 10 Jun 1926 in Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John L Gish's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7900009
Longitude: -74.0271988

Family Members:

Parent

Jacob Gish

(1807 - 1883)

Sarah Salome Keefer Gish

(1811 - 1882)

Spouse

Catherine Moyer Gish

(1848 - 1935)

Siblings

Joseph Keefer Gish

(1836 - 1912)

Anna Gish Jury

(1841 - 1918)

Dr Abraham Samuel Gish

(1843 - 1926)

Children

Jacob Isaac Gish

(1865 - 1950)

Daniel Victor Gish

(1866 - 1888)

Sarah Edna Gish Ginder

(1868 - 1893)

(1878 - 1883)

(1881 - 1967)

(1883 - 1972)

(1887 - 1887)

(1889 - 1972)

(1895 - 1895)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hoboken Cemetery
North Bergen, Hudson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7900009, -74.0271988

2. Congregation Adas Emuno Hoboken Cemetery
North Bergen, Hudson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7902900, -74.0285400

3. Machpelah Cemetery
North Bergen, Hudson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7921982, -74.0267029

4. Flower Hill Cemetery
North Bergen, Hudson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7881012, -74.0255966

5. Grove Church Cemetery
North Bergen, Hudson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7831001, -74.0263977

6. Becker Family Cemetery
North Bergen Township, Hudson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7789756, -74.0287975

7. Weehawken Cemetery
North Bergen, Hudson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7792015, -74.0306015

8. Garden State Crematory
North Bergen, Hudson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7784000, -74.0277800

9. Palisades Cemetery
North Bergen, Hudson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7792015, -74.0330963

10. Bergen Crest Mausoleum
North Bergen, Hudson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7779100, -74.0283900

11. Monastery of Saint Michael the Archangel Cemetery
Union City, Hudson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7656110, -74.0371940

12. Fairview Memorial Park and Mausoleum
Fairview, Bergen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8147011, -74.0057983

13. Able I Smith Farm Burial Ground
Secaucus, Hudson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7780560, -74.0630560

14. Dominican Convent Burial Ground (Defunct)
Union City, Hudson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7612900, -74.0379000

15. Potter's Field Forty-fifth Street
Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), USA
Coordinate: 40.7622100, -73.9952300

16. Mount Moriah Cemetery
Fairview, Bergen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8218994, -74.0028000

17. Saint Paul the Apostle Church Vault
Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), USA
Coordinate: 40.7693100, -73.9849400

18. Saint Luke's Lutheran Church Columbarium
New York, New York County (Manhattan), USA
Coordinate: 40.7600350, -73.9883170

19. American Museum Of Natural History
Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), USA
Coordinate: 40.7808700, -73.9728700

20. Outwater Family Cemetery
Carlstadt, Bergen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8283450, -74.0553340

21. Ridgefield Cemetery
Ridgefield, Bergen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8344600, -74.0130600

22. Hudson County Burial Ground (Defunct)
Secaucus, Hudson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7616110, -74.0750000

23. Saint Matthews Burial Site
Ridgefield, Bergen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8341713, -74.0091705

24. Edgewater Cemetery
Edgewater, Bergen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8194230, -73.9790400