Life of Columbus Shoemaker of Newton Township
Columbus Shoemaker, age 62, a veteran of the Civil War and one of Newton Township's most prominent citizen, died at his home last Friday afternoon while seated in a chair. Hear failure was immediate cause of his sudden demise.
Mr. Shoemaker was born in Jackson County, July 7, 1846, son of John B. Shoemaker and Nancy Horton. He died at his home near Jasper (Yankee Hill) in Pike County, Ohio, June 25, 1909, age 62 years, 11 months and 18 days.
When a mere boy, he responded to the call of his country and enlisted in the 29th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company "F".
He married Elizabeth Jane Holobaugh on March 6, 1867 and they had eight children: Mrs. Bell (James) McClay of Camp Creek Township, Mrs. Lakie (Stewart) McClay of Camp Creek Township, Mrs. Grace (Newell) Cutler of Newton Township, John of Newton Township, Addison of Newton Township, Clinton of Newton Township, Mrs. Jane Hudson of Illinois and Rutherford - who died young.
His wife, Eliza, died August 10, 1892 leaving him with a large family, the youngest being but two years old.
On November 8, 1893, he married Mrs. Shopshire who survives him.
"Lum", as he was known, was one of nature's good men, a good husband, father and neighbor. He was public spirited and took a deep interest in all matters pertaining to the good of the community.
He was not a member of any church; but he had a religious principle which he conscientiously endeavored to adhere to and though the mortal turns "dust to dust". the good that he did and manifested will live to hear the forgiving "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of the Lord".
Note: He is buried in Mt Etna Cemetery, Pike County, Camp Creek Township.
Abstracted from Jim Henry, Author of Pike's Past
Waverly Watchman Newspaper, Sept. 2, 2009.
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