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Rev Paul R. Aeschliman

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Birth	:	25 Oct 1862 Switzerland
Death	:	19 Mar 1938 Colfax, Whitman County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Harrison Township Cemetery, South Bloomfield, Pickaway County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.7100029, -82.9895859
Plot	:	Perpetual Care, Grave 365
Description	:	Rev. Paul R. Aeschliman, son of Christ P. and Julia Roulet Aeschliman, was born near Brenets, in Canton de Neuchatel, Switzerland, on October 25, 1862, and passed away at St. Ignatius Hospital Colfax, Washington, on March 19, 1938, after an illness of nearly three weeks, of pneumonia and complications, at the age of 75 years, 4 months and 22 days. He came to America in April, 1884, with several of his brothers and located at Pulaski, Davis county, Iowa, and was received into membership of the Mennonite church by Rev. P. Roulet. In November, 1886, in company with others he came... Read More	Rev. Paul R. Aeschliman, son of Christ P. and Julia Roulet Aeschliman, was born near Brenets, in Canton de Neuchatel, Switzerland, on October 25, 1862, and passed away at St. Ignatius Hospital Colfax, Washington, on March 19, 1938, after an illness of nearly three weeks, of pneumonia and complications, at the age of 75 years, 4 months and 22 days. He came to America in April, 1884, with several of his brothers and located at Pulaski, Davis county, Iowa, and was received into membership of the Mennonite church by Rev. P. Roulet. In November, 1886, in company with others he came to Washington territory to seek for a new location. His education he received in Switzerland, largely in French. He attended Halstead Seminary, at Halstead, Kansas, from 1891 to 1893. On August 25, 1892, he was united in marriage with Phoebe E. Dieffenbach at Pulaski, Iowa, and together they came to the state of Washington to make their future home in 1893, where they engaged in farming in the southern part of Whitman county. By this time a group of Mennonite people had located in Whitman county, and July 1, 1893, they met in a private home for the purpose of organizing a church. Rev. J. B. Baer, Field Secy. of the General Conference of Mennonites of North America presided at the meeting. At this meeting they elected Paul R. Aeschliman to serve them as their pastor, and on the following day July 2, 1893, he was ordained to the Gospel ministry and eldership in the congregation, the service being held in a primitive school house. His ministry extended far beyond the bounds of this congregation. He served as a member of the Home Mission Board of the General Conference of the Mennonite church as well as on various committees from time to time. In the Pacific District he was the first conference president and thus well deserves the title of "the father of the Pacific District Conference." He served in executive capacities throughout his ministry, his latest activity being in the evangelization and church extension committee. In this field he was singularly used of God in the establishment of new congregations. He was directly or indirectly instrumental in the organization of nearly every one of the Pacific coast Mennonite churches. At least 12 young men were ordained to the Gospel Ministry by him. He officiated at, at least 50 marriages and served at a large number of funerals, speaking words of comfort to many. He served the First Mennonite church near Colfax, Washington, as pastor for over 43 years, and upon his retirement from the active pastorate in October, 1936, he was made Pastor Emeritus in recognition of his many years of faithful services. He was a wise and cherished counselor and found great joy in the service of his Master. Now his work is ended, he has entered into well deserved rest. He leaves to mourn his departure: his bereaved life companion, one daughter Mrs. Beulah Wright, LaGrand, Oregon; one son Rupert Aeschliman, Colfax, Washington; four grandchildren, two brothers Fred and Earnest Aeschliman, Colfax, Washington, and one sister Mrs. Rose Rubin, Pullman, Washington, beside a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors. Four brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the church where he had served so long on March 22, 1938, conducted by Rev. M. J. Galle, Odessa, Washington, using Psa. 116:15 and Lk. 2:29 and Rev. W. Harley King using Acts 20:24 and II Tim 4:6. Present in a body were six other ministers of the Gospel, fellow laborers, from Whitman county, and from Newport, Washington. The unusually large assembly and the many floral offerings were indicative of the high esteem in which this faithful servant of God was held. His body was laid to rest in the Colfax Cemetery. (MWR 6 Apr 1938 p. 3)

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Rev Paul R. Aeschliman's memorial is located at: Harrison Township Cemetery, South Bloomfield, Pickaway County, USA.
When did Rev Paul R. Aeschliman death?
Rev Paul R. Aeschliman death on 19 Mar 1938 in Colfax, Whitman County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 39.7100029
Longitude: -82.9895859

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Spouse

Phebe Dieffenbach Aeschliman

(1865 - 1950)

Children

Rupert Alpheus Aeschliman

(1900 - 1990)

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Coordinate: 39.7100029, -82.9895859

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12. Ira Hoover Cemetery
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14. Jackson Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6508942, -83.0090714

15. A R Duvall Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7447850, -82.9235130

16. Bowsher Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6458959, -82.9643476

17. Old Herrenstine Cemetery
Circleville, Pickaway County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6536734, -83.0376842

18. McLaine Cemetery
Circleville, Pickaway County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6450980, -83.0168030

19. Presbyterian Cemetery
Commercial Point, Pickaway County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7609000, -83.0504600

20. Clayton Weaver Cemetery (Defunct)
Walnut Township, Pickaway County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7090320, -82.8993170

21. W C Morrison Farm Cemetery (Defunct)
Walnut Township, Pickaway County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6683030, -82.9159340

22. Burnley Family Cemetery
Commercial Point, Pickaway County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7692650, -83.0558040

23. Dry Run Cemetery
Ashville, Pickaway County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6680984, -82.9036026

24. C F Brinker Farm Cemetery (Defunct)
Walnut Township, Pickaway County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6675060, -82.9038640