Stover, Rachel (Christian) 1854 - 1935

Posted By: Meredith Niles
Date: 30 April 2006

This is a transcription of an obituary that a family member sent to me -- it appeared in the Versailles Policy. Rachel Christian was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Dershem) Christian and wife of Charles Wesley Stover.

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Rachel Christian, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Christian, was born September 16, 1854, on what is now known as the Henry Ballinger farm, East of Versailles, O., and departed this life at the home of her son Samuel on July 11th, 1935, aged 80 years, 9 months and 25 days.

When she was two years old, her parents sold the homestead and moved to Mercer County, near Celina, where they purchased a new home. Here they lived the life of the pioneer, living the first year in a half faced camp, until a log cabin was constructed.

When she was six years old, her father died.

When she was 15 years old, her mother brought the family back to Darke County to the vicinity of Webster.

In 1874 she was united in marriage to Charles W. Stover, and moved to near Gettysburg, O.

To this union was born seven children, four sons and three daughters. Her husband, one son and two daughters preceded her in death.

In 1879 she gave her heart to God, and united with the church of her choice the Brethren Church at Oakland, and has remained a faithful member through the years attending services whenever possible so long as her health permitted.

During her last illness she bore her intense suffering with christian fortitude but often expressed her willingness and desire to be called home to God.

She leaves to mourn her departure one brother, Samuel D. Christian; three sons, L. E. Stover of Bradford, O.; and Samuel and Walter of Versailles, O.; one daughter Mrs. Orion Trittschuh of near Versailles, O.; ten grand-children; three great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was a kind and loving mother, a devout Christian, a good citizen, and will be greatly missed by all who were associated with her, especially by her family.

Card of Thanks: The children desire to express their thanks to the neighbors and friends for the kindness shown and assistance given during their time of sorrow. Especially do they want to thank Rev. Flory for his kind words of consolation and comfort, to the singers, t the donors of the flower offerings, and to all who helped in any way.

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