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William Welsch

Birth	:	1 Jun 1819
Death	:	19 Feb 1894 Urbana, Wabash County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Saint Francis de Sales Cemetery, Numogate, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.9432300, -76.0354700
Description	:	William Welsch was born in Prussia, Germany. 1st wife Julia Baer Welsch (born Prussia Germany) Daughter Julia A Welsch Schnitz 2nd wife Anna Martha Cook (Koch) Welsch, daughter of John Adam Koch & his wife Gertrude Strube Koch. 2 Daughters Elisabeth Welsch Speicher Louisa Welsch Schnitz ********************* 1860 Pleasant Twp, Wabash Co,IN - Welsh, head William 41 (b unreadable), Martha 23 (b unreadable), Julia 9 IN & Elizabeth 2 IN 1880 Chester Twp, Wabash Co,IN - Welsch, head farmer William 61 Germany (both parents b Germany) & wife Martha 44 Germany (both parents... Read More	William Welsch was born in Prussia, Germany. 1st wife Julia Baer Welsch (born Prussia Germany) Daughter Julia A Welsch Schnitz 2nd wife Anna Martha Cook (Koch) Welsch, daughter of John Adam Koch & his wife Gertrude Strube Koch. 2 Daughters Elisabeth Welsch Speicher Louisa Welsch Schnitz ******************* 1860 Pleasant Twp, Wabash Co,IN - Welsh, head William 41 (b unreadable), Martha 23 (b unreadable), Julia 9 IN & Elizabeth 2 IN 1880 Chester Twp, Wabash Co,IN - Welsch, head farmer William 61 Germany (both parents b Germany) & wife Martha 44 Germany (both parents b Germany) & Schnitz, son in law William 24 IN (both parents b Germany) & daughter Louisa 19 IN (both parents b Germany) ********************* Urbana, Wabash Co, Indiana This society is an outgrowth of Wabash Society, which was organized in 1871 by H Preiss. At a revival held in Wabash in 1872, Sophia Schultz, Katherine Week, Martha Welsch and daughters, Lizzie and Louisa, of near Urbana were converted. Jacob Miller of Wabash Mission now began to preach every few weeks near Urbana in the home of Conrad Baker, Geo Holstein and Wm Welsch who were already members at Wabash. He held one meeting in the Urbana Schoolhouse, but met with such fierce opposition from Lutherans that he did not continue. At the Speicher Schoolhouse, -- miles east of Urbana, he conducted a catechetical class with four catechumens, Mary and Martha Baker, and Lizzie and Louisa Welsch. In 1874 C C Beyrer continued meetings here. In 1875 C Brauer was stationed on Wabash Charge. But illness compelled him to resign. Then Dr C C Baumgartner was prevailed upon to take the field. He began his work in November. It was a favorable appointment, a Swiss by birth, the families became greatly interested in him. -- also being a skilled physician, gained their confidence easier. They believed him to be the man of God for this place. In the winter of 1876-77, a revival broke out in the schoolhouse appointment. Such meetings of divine power was a new thing here. Opposition, however, was not wanting. Persecution became so keen at one service that it was deemed expedient to give the meeting up in the schoolhouse. Services were held in father John Speicher's home. The first convert of this meeting was Mary Backer, 16 years old, whose conversion made such a deep impression upon the public mind, that many believed in this work as a work of real divine grace. Then the children of John and Christian Speicher and Wm Welsch were converted. The Speicher's now withdrew from the Evangelical Synod of Urbana. Dr B received church members and organized them into a society as follows, John Speicher, wife and Rosa; Samuel Speicher and wife; Fred Speicher and wife; John Speicher Jr, and wife; Daniel L, Joseph, Peter S, David, Philip Speicher; Christian Speicher and wife and his sons, John, Samuel, Fred, Peter, Daniel; Sophia Schultz; Kath Keck; Conrad Baker and wife; Geo H Holstein; Wm, Martha, Louisa and Elizabeth Welsch and Jacob and Julia Schnitz. David Speicher was elected class-leader. Early in 1877 a Sunday School was organized with D L Speicher superintendent. Soon after this revival it was decided to build a brick church on the corner of Fred Speicher's farm. The church was dedicated October 7, 1877, by Bishop R Dubs as "Zion Church". The cost was $2,000.00. Of this $700.00 was raised on dedication day. E L Kiplinger was P E. This was a great year for -- people. The interest reached its zenith when the society sent an invitation to Conference in Linn Grove, Indiana, September, 1877, to hold its next session in their church. Next April, 1878, Conference was held here with Bishop R Dubs presiding. In 1878 J K Troyer was pastor. He had a gracious harvesting here from the sowing. This year John Gurtner and wife and Wm Schnitz came into the church. The increase for the next 10-12 years was realized through accession; of brides of the young Speichers who succeeded in leading their companions unto salvation, and then the children of these became the natural increase to the church. In 1880 Geo Schmoll was pastor; 1881-82, E R Troyer; '83, J Berger; '84-85, Geo Schmoll; '86-87, C C Beyrer with A S Fisher first year and S H Baumgartner second year. 1888, J Hoffman; '89-90, Geo Roederer. He had a gracious revival. At this time the language question began to agitate the minds of the people. The older ones preferred the German, and the younger the English. The M E Church just had started a mission in Urbana and since some of our people lived in town they became interested in it, though not wishing to join them. The M E people, not numerically strong, and seeing that our people purposed to start an English Society, ceased work here. In 1890 W Wildermuth was pastor. In 1891 Urbana was added to West Point and called Urbana Mission, I Wales, pastor. A camp-meeting was held this year in J Speicher's grove, with Editor J C Hornberger and Pres H J Kiekhoefer as principal speakers. This year the church in Urbana was built, containing one main auditorium 28x46 feet, and two class-rooms, one on either side of it each 17x28 feet. There are two vestibules in the two towers for entrance. The seating capacity 500. The cost of the church was $4,600.00. Previous to this, services had been held in the old Lutheran Church. Samuel S, Fred F, and J B Speicher were the trustees and supervised the erection. In January, 1892, the church was dedicated by I Wales, due to the unavoidable absence of Bishop S C Breyfogel. On September 4, '92, the first Y P A was organized with 30 members. The old society in the country began losing out when they allowed their children to attend Sunday School in town. This ended the German. In 1893 J M Dustman served. He obtained Evangelist Grob for a meeting. Many experienced full salvation. In 1894 Aug Geist was pastor. He had evangelist McLaughlin for a special meeting in February, 1895. In 1896 the Conference session was held here again with Bishop S C Breyfogel presiding. J E Stoops became pastor at this Conference session. He had a wonderful revival here. He held four meetings daily for a time, with conversions at all meetings. One time 47 were at the altar and 20 were saved. He had one very impressive service when 14 husbands with their wives were together at the altar. Business places, even the saloon, closed at 7:15 pm for the service. In two weeks 115 bowed at the altar, most of whom were saved and 63 united with the church. The saloon quietly shut up shop. In 1898 F E Zechiel served Urbana. This was a year of sore trial for pastor and people, due to lack of patience one with the other and love that forgives, and forgets. In 1899-02, A Geist; '03, F Rausch; '04-07, M L Scheidler; '08-11, F L Snyder; '12-16, A A Knepper; '17, C A Wright; '18-20, O A Overholser; '21-23, C E Geist. Dave Hill and the Petticord party held evangelistic meetings here with success. This society recommended the following men for license to preach: D D Speicher, 1885; C D Wendall, 1891; Geo E Speicher, 1891; P S Speicher, 1892; C E Geist, 1894; J L Speicher, 1908; G C Pullman, 1910; E F Snyder, 1910. This society has owned two parsonages to date. The present one is a commodious home. Auxiliary to this society are a well equipped Sunday School; a good Y P A; a live W M S, and a Ladies' Aid Society. Historical Data and Life Sketches of the Deceased Ministers of the Indiana Conference of the Evangelical Association, 1835 to 1915 Vol 1 Samuel H Baumgartner **************************************************************** Name: Wm Welsch Gender: Male Will Date: 31 Jul 1889 Probate Date: 31 Jul 1889 Probate Place: Wabash, Indiana Inferred Death Date: 1889 Item Description: Will Records, Vol C-D, 1880-1894 Individuals Listed Relationship Wm Welsch Martha Welsch, wife Emma Rebecca Schnitz, grandchild Bertha Elizabeth Schnitz, grandchild Albert B Schnitz, grandchild Alvin Theodore Speicher, grandchild Amos Emanuel Speicher, grandchild Anna Augusta Speicher, grandchild Julia Schnitz, daughter Jacob Schnitz, son in law

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Where is William Welsch's memorial?
William Welsch's memorial is located at: Saint Francis de Sales Cemetery, Numogate, Lanark County, Canada.
When did William Welsch death?
William Welsch death on 19 Feb 1894 in Urbana, Wabash County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Welsch's memorial?
Latitude: 44.9432300
Longitude: -76.0354700

Family Members:

Spouse

Anna Martha Cook Welsch

(1835 - 1921)

Children

Julia Welsch Schnitz

(1851 - 1922)

Elisabeth Welsch Speicher

(1858 - 1883)

Louisa Welsch Schnitz

(1861 - 1887)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Francis de Sales Cemetery
Numogate, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9432300, -76.0354700

2. McVean Cemetery
Numogate, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9534830, -76.0461890

3. Saint John's Anglican Church Cemetery
Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9110110, -76.0260180

4. Hillcrest Cemetery
Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9093330, -76.0402590

5. Saint Bede's Anglican Cemetery
Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9549520, -75.9801190

6. Maple Vale Cemetery
South Elmsley, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8774300, -76.0152600

7. Saint James Anglican Cemetery
Port Elmsley, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8917210, -76.1153860

8. VanDusen Cemetery
Rosedale, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8953400, -75.9472800

9. Christ Church Pioneer Cemetery
Montague, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0025270, -75.9364830

10. Franktown Public Cemetery
Franktown, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0494280, -76.0551910

11. Wolford Rural Cemetery
Jasper, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8611300, -75.9256100

12. Campbell Cemetery
Perth, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9241486, -76.1950183

13. Barton Family Burial Site
Merrickville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9021940, -75.8770240

14. Rideau Ferry Cemetery
Rideau Ferry, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8568700, -76.1634000

15. Blessed Sacrament Cemetery
Lombardy, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8232500, -76.0866200

16. Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery
Lombardy, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8227720, -76.0861150

17. Lumbar Family Cemetery
Lombardy, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8220550, -76.0860940

18. Tennyson-McGregor Cemetery
Drummond, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0364720, -76.1603360

19. Lombardy Methodist Cemetery
Lombardy, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8205630, -76.0932530

20. Robertson Cemetery
Drummond, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0188425, -76.1858338

21. Millar Brooke Farm Cemetery
Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8791300, -76.1973330

22. Saint John's Parish Cemetery
Perth, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9055700, -76.2316700

23. Forbes Cemetery
Motts Mills, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7961807, -76.0087891

24. Union Cemetery
Merrickville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9343200, -75.8244200