OBIT: FIX FAMILY WILLIAMS COUNTY OHIO *********************************************************************** OHGENWEB NOTICE: All distribution rights to this electronic data are reserved by the submitter. Reproduction or re-presentation of copyrighted material will require the permission of the copyright owner. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ *********************************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by John E. Taylor, Jr. jetj@bright.net 23 October 1999 *********************************************************************** * ELIZABETH (BROWN) FIX from The Edgerton Earth, April 21, 1916, page 4 Elizabeth FIX, daughter of Nicholas and Catherine BROWN, was born in Tuscarawas county, O., May 8, 1839 and came to williams county with her parents Oct. 17, 1843. On January 26, 1861 she was united in marriage to Geo. FIX at Bryan, Ohio. To this union was born four children, two sons and two daughters. One daughter, Julia, having preceded her in early childhood. The husband preceded her in death Aug. 30, 1904. She was consecrated when a child to God in baptism and was confirmed and united with the Evangelical Lutheran church at the age of 23. She died April 15, 1916, aged 76 years, 11 months and 7 days. She was the oldest of nine children. Three children, four grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren, three sisters, friends and neighbors are left to mourn her departure. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. O. MUSGRAVE from the Church of God, Monday, April 17, 1916, in the presence of a large concourse of friends and neighbors. Interment was made in Thomas cemetery. Peace to her ashes and sweet memory of her pure and noble life. Our mother has gone and left us, Here with us she could not stay, For the voice of Jesus called her, And she has gone from us away. Pain and sickness cannot reach her, Up, in heaven all is well, But 'tis God that has bereft us, And he doeth all things well. She died with faith in Jesus, And her hopes in God were strong, Oh, we miss her, how we miss her, Mother's journey is so long. CARDS OF THANKS To the friends and neighbors who assisted and sympathized with us during the sickness and in the death of our mother, we extend our sincere thanks. Also to the choir and minister as well as for the floral offerings. Your kindly acts and thoughtful consideration will never be forgotten. - The Children. GEORGE FIX Clipping from unknown Williams county newspaper George FIX, son of Henry and Sarah FIX, was born in Elsas, Germany, January 1, 1831. Came to America June 27, 1843, at the age of 13 years, with his parents; settled in Wayne county June 25th., 1844. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth BROWN January 26th., 1861. To this union were born four children, one now deceased. He was consecrated when a child to God in baptism, and was confirmed and united with the German Lutheran church at the age of 12 years. He died August 30, 1904, aged 73 years, 7 months, 7 days. He leaves a wife, three childre, four grandchildren, four brothers and one sister. In his last sickness, dropsy, he was very patient, and never complained, even though the suffering was intense. May God let His special blessing rest upon the widow who for forty three years walked down life's pathway with her husband. May He give grace in her lonely hours and comfort and cheer her. May His blessing be with the sons and daughters and their families. Mr. FIX was one of the pioneers of St. Joseph township and was well known all over the county. The funeral services were held at Bellefontaine Chapel Sept. 2, conducted by Rev. SPEELMAN. He was laid to rest in the Thomas cemetery. A precious one from us is gone, A voice we heard is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. We loved him, yes, we loved him, But angels loved him more, And they have sweetly called him, To yonder shining shor. CARDS OF THANKS Mrs. George FIX and family desire to thank their neighbors and friends for their kindness in assisting them during the long illness and death of husband and father. HENRY FIX, Jr. from memorial plaque In Memoriam Henry Fix Henry FIX was born at Ruppenheim, Elsass, Germany, July 17, 1838, and died at his home two miles northwest of Melbern June 7. (1913) He was the sixth child of Henry and Saloma FIX, and came to this country and to the state of Ohio in 1842, united in marriage with Magdalena KAISER in 1866. To this union were born seven children, two of them preceding him in death. Besides the five surviving children he leaves his wife, one brother, nine grand children and many friends to mourn their loss. The deceased had to go through all the hardships of the pioneer life. The cause of his death was cancer, of which terrible sickness he suffered since about one year. In his youth he was baptized and at the proper age confirmed in the Lutheran faith. As a husband and father he was kind and to all his neighbors he proved to be a good friend. He attained an age of 74 years, 10 months and 20 days. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church of Melbern, June 9 and his remains were laid to rest in the Neidhardt cemetery, Rev. F. HENKELMANN of Bryan delivered the funeral address. May he rest in peace. Father's gone, Oh, how we miss him, How our hearts around him twine, But the angels came and took him, To a brighter, better clime. Father's gone from us forever, Oh, how hard it was to part, For the mother and the children, Oh, it seemed 'twould break our hearts. He has gone to dwell with Jesus, In a land that's free from pain, And our loss, though great it seemeth, Is sure eternal gain. HENRY GEORGE FIX from The Bryan Democrat, Jan. 21, 1886 Henry George FIX died at the residence of his son, Martin FIX, in Florence township, Williams county, Ohio, January 5, 1886. He was born in Roppenheim, Alsace, December 25, 1802; married in 1826 to Saloma GLASS by whom he had eight children, six boys and two girls all of whom are living except, perhaps, one son who went to California in March 1863, and who has not been heard from for nearly twenty three years. Henry George FIX moved from Alsace to Wayne county, Ohio, in 1843, and a year later came to Williams county where he continued to reside until his death. His wife died in 1873, since which time he has made his home with his children. MRS. MARY FETTERS FIX Mary FETTERS, daughter of Daniel and Sarah FETTERS was born in Wayne County, Ohio, January 3, 1843 and departed this life January 30, 1926 at her home in Edon, Ohio aged 83 years and 27 days. She was united in marriage to Martin FIX Feb. 20, 1863 and to this union were born seven children, two of them, Mrs. Sarah BUSH and Mrs. Ida MOWERY have preceded her in death. Then on Feb. 16, 1897, almost twenty-nine years ago she suffered the loss of her husband the children were bereft of the companionship and love of a father. Early in life she gave her life to the service of her Master and united with the Church of Christ at Edon, and has ever remained faithful to her Christian profession. Her religion was expressed not so much by word as by deed. She was a good neighbor and ever ready to assist those who were in need. Altho in failing health for the last twelve years she has never been idle. She would sit in her chair and read or sew up to her last illness. Last Christmas she contributed a fancy piece for the Ladies Aid Society Bazaar, and also presented to children strings of beads which she had strung herself. These incidents are only examples of what her whole life has been, as she sought to serve her Lord by helping others and making people happy. There remains to mourn her loss five children, Henry D. and Zora, of Edon, Mrs. Irene WHITE of St. Louis, and Mrs. Belle ANSPAUGH and Hiram of Edon; also twelve grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren, besides many other relatives and a host of friends. Her brother, Levi FETTERS, died four weeks ago. CHARLES BROWN from The Bryan Democrat, July 21, 1898, page 5 Charles BROWN, who with his family lived on a farm in the northeast part of Florence township, was killed by a kick by a horse. Friday morning he and a young man went into the stable to do the chores. While the young man was cleaning out the stable BROWN began to harness the horses. While thus engaged one of the horses kicked BROWN on the side of the head. The young man saw BROWN falling and caught him before he struck the floor. BROWN was carried to the house, medical aid summoned and everything did for him but without avail. One side of his head was crushed, and he died at two o'clock Saturday morning. BROWN was about thirty-two years of age and left a widow and two children. >From The West Unity Reporter, 1898 In loving remembrance of my only son, Charlie N. BROWN, who died July 16, 1898, aged 32 years. (lengthy poem omitted)- From his loving mother and aunt. *****************OH-FOOTSTEPS LIST*********************