ALLEN COUNTY OHIO - Andrew J. Mell, obit, 23 December 1907
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From the Times Democrat 23 December 1907

	Mr Andrew J. Mell was born in Allen County, Ohio, July 15, 1828, 
and died at his late home, one mile west of West Cairo, December 20, 1907,
aged 69 years, 5 months and 5 days. Mr Mell was united in marriage to
Nancy A. Miller, December 10, 1862. To them were born five children,
three of which, with the mother, have preceded him to the spirt land.
Mr. Mell was again united in marriage to Elizabeth Morris, June 14,
1874. To this union were born eight children, one daughter having
preceded him to the better world. Mr Mell leaves a devoted wife, five
sons and four daughters: also nineteen grandchildren and many friends to
mourn their loss.
	At the age of 25 years he united with the West Cairo Christian 
church and was baptized under the labors of Elder Michael Martz, and 
lived a devoted Christian life until death. He was unable to attend service
during the last four years on account of ill health. He was a great
sufferer from a complication of diseases contracted while in the line of
duty in the service of his country, having served in Company D, 118th
Ohio Volunteers: on accouont of ill-health he was honorably discharged.
He endured all his suffering with that Christian fortitude that
characterized the children of God. He died trusting in the God he loved.
	Mr. Mell was a quiet, peacable neighbor, a loving husband and a kind
and devoted father. Having told his dear ones aroun his bedside
good-bye, he said he was ready to take that long, last rest, and closed
his eyes  in sleep, only to awake in that better world.
	Funeral services were conducted at the West Cairo Christian church,
Sunday, at 10 a.m. by Rev. C.J. Hanee, of Spencerville, O., assisted by
Rev. W. H. Tompson, pastor. Internment was made in the cemetery west of
the village.

Dale Nelson
Admiral@nut-n-but.net