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Susan M. Hinkle Weltmer

Birth	:	25 Dec 1830 Thompsontown, Juniata County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	9 May 1923 Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Ruskington Sleaford Road Cemetery, Ruskington, North Kesteven District, England
Description	:	Daughter of John & Susan (Miller) Hinkle. She married Heinrich Johann 'Henry John' Weltmer Feb 13, 1851. IN A SOCIAL WAY Mrs. Susan Weltmer, 92 years old, is at the point of death. The end is only a few hours away, relatives believe. Mrs. Weltmer suffered a stroke Sunday. A few minutes before she was stricken Mrs. Weltmer extended her hands and called her husband who died 17 years ago. —The Hiawatha Daily World (Hiawatha, KS) Tue May 8, 1923, p.1. IN A SOCIAL WAY Mrs. Susan Weltmer is growing weaker. She... Read More	Daughter of John & Susan (Miller) Hinkle. She married Heinrich Johann 'Henry John' Weltmer Feb 13, 1851. IN A SOCIAL WAY Mrs. Susan Weltmer, 92 years old, is at the point of death. The end is only a few hours away, relatives believe. Mrs. Weltmer suffered a stroke Sunday. A few minutes before she was stricken Mrs. Weltmer extended her hands and called her husband who died 17 years ago. —The Hiawatha Daily World (Hiawatha, KS) Tue May 8, 1923, p.1. IN A SOCIAL WAY Mrs. Susan Weltmer is growing weaker. She does not know anyone at her bedside. —The Hiawatha Daily World (Hiawatha, KS) Mon May 9, 1923, p.1. DEATHS Weltmer—As The World goes to press news is received of the death of Mrs. Susan Weltmer at 3:10 this afternoon. —The Hiawatha Daily World (Hiawatha, KS) Wed May 9, 1923, p.1. DEATHS Weltmer—Mrs. Susan Weltmer, who perhaps was Brown countys oldest citizen, died Wednesday afternoon, May 9, at her home, 302 Hiawatha avenue. Grandma Weltmer was 92 years old, and had been a resident of Brown county for 55 years. Mrs. Weltmer is survived by 3 children, Mrs. Laura Swartz, Mrs. Susan Wyer, John J. Weltmer, of Hiawatha. She was one of the countys much beloved women. As a pioneer she exprienced[sic] many hardships and had important part in making the wilderness blossom as the rose. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in the Christian church, Rev. T. V. Hubbell officiating. Burial will be in Hamlin cemetery. —The Hiawatha Daily World (Hiawatha, KS) Thur May 10, 1923, p.4. OBITUARY Weltmer—Susan M. Winkle was born in Thompsontown, Pa., Dec. 25, 1830; died at her home in Hiawatha, Wednesday afternoon, May 9, 1923, at the age of 92 years, 4 months, 15 days. She was united in marriage to Henry J. Weltmer, Feb. 13, 1851. Mr. and Mrs. Weltmer moved from Pennsylvania to Missouri the same year of the their marriage, locating near Platte River, Mo. Mr. Weltmer was postmaster at Platte River during the Civil war under Lincolns administration, while Mrs. Weltmer was the assistant postmaster. She often carried the mail from Platte River to St. Joseph and return. Those were perilous times during the war, such a trip was a hazardous undertaking, but Mother Weltmer was not afraid, was loyal to her task. They moved to Kansas in 1868, locating in Brown county. Here they endured the hardships and privations of early days. Here they made their home, reared their family. While many who came west could not stand the droughts, hard times and went back east, the Weltmers stayed and made the necessary sacrifice and helped to build for the future generations. They were among the pioneers of Kansas. Grandma Weltmer was a charter member of the church at Hamlin and faithful to all its work. She had a large part in establishing the work of the kingdom in this county. She loved to relate her experiences of early days. Her mind was clear and she could recall incidents that occurred 60-70 years ago with remarkable accuracy. She had wonderful vitality, and did most of her own housework until past year or so. When she moved to Hiawatha 17 years ago, she united with the Christian church. She was the oldest member of the Loyal Workers class. This class attended the funeral services in a body. She leaves to mourn her death 3 children: John Weltmer, of Hiawatha; Laura Jane Swartz, of Lincoln, Nebr.; Susan E. Wyer, of Hiawatha; one son, Daniel A., died June 21, 1914. She is also survived by 11 grand-children, 18 great grandchildren, 2 great, great grandchildren. She loved to speak of her children and her grandchildren; would recall with happy recollections the Sunday she attended a special church service and was seated with her children representing 5 generations. Her death is mourned by a host of friends far and near. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, May 13, 1923, at 2:30 in the Christian church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. T. V. Hubbell. The body bearers were S. H. Dock, E. H. Trent, Frank Case, Henry Brockoff, J. H. Shetter, W. N. Rutland. Interment was made in the Hamlin cemetery. —The Hiawatha Daily World* (Hiawatha, KS) Wed May 16, 1923, p.2. *The "Platte River" is a tributary of the Missouri River, about 200 miles long, in southwestern Iowa and northwestern Missouri. Platte City, Mo. is a town along that river, located about 30 miles south of St. Joe. Perhaps the obituary writer meant Platte City, as the place where they worked for the post office.

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Susan M. Hinkle Weltmer's memorial is located at: Ruskington Sleaford Road Cemetery, Ruskington, North Kesteven District, England.
When did Susan M. Hinkle Weltmer death?
Susan M. Hinkle Weltmer death on 9 May 1923 in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas, USA

Family Members:

Spouse

Heinrich Johann “Henry” Weltmer

(1831 - 1906)

Children

John Jacob Weltmer

(1852 - 1941)

Daniel A. Weltmer

(1854 - 1914)

Laura Jane Weltmer Swartz

(1859 - 1960)

Susan Elizabeth “Susie” Weltmer Weir

(1866 - 1967)

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14. St Michael's Church
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15. St Peter's Churchyard
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16. St. Peter's Churchyard
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17. Saint Michael's Churchyard
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19. St Nicholas Churchyard
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21. St Edith's Church
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Coordinate: 53.0414520, -0.3391170

22. St Thomas Churchyard
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Coordinate: 52.9367820, -0.4470450

23. Saint Mary the Virgin Churchyard
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24. All Saints Churchyard
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