One by one the early
settlers of this neighborhood and their immediate descendants are
rapidly passing away. Samuel Loutzenhiser, who has long been
known by the people of this neighborhood, as one of its quiet upright
citizens, died at the residence of his brother, Joseph Loutzenhiser,
one mile north of this place, early on Sabbath morning last. Deceased
was one of eleven children of the late John Loutzenhiser, Sr., who grew
up to manhood and womanhood, on the old farm one mile west of
this place, on parts of which James McElheny and John Loutzenhiser, Jr.
now reside.
John Loutzenhiser, Sr. was born in Germany, but at
an early period in life came to this country and located first in
Westmoreland county, and subsequently learned the trade of tanner in
Pittsburgh. In 1800 he came to this county and located first near
Orangeville, but after a few years residence there, purchased the farm
near this place, above mentioned, and continued to reside there till
the time of his death, some thirty years ago.
Samuel
Loutzenhiser chose to remain a bachelor, and after leaving his father's
home, for many years resided with his brother John till near the time
of the latter's death, which occurred in September 1877. After
that he resided with his brother Joseph's family. Deceased was a
strictly honest man in all his dealings. It was not in his heart to
wrong anyone and he took great pleasure in assisting any of his
relatives who needed help. By industry and care while able to work or
transact business, he always was fore handed, and at the time of his
death left an estate worth, probably ten thousand dollars, which will
go to his surviving brothers, Jacob and Joseph and his sister, Mrs.
James McElheny, and to the heirs of seven deceased brothers and
sisters. As far as now known, he made no will. Deceased never
made a public profession of religion, but on his death bed declared his
willingness to go at the Master's call, and seemed to feel that he was
ready for the important change.
The funeral took place on
Tuesday at 11 a.m. and was largely attended. Rev. C. S. Tinker, of the
Baptist church, of this place, conducted the services, and delivered an
excellent address. The remains were followed to the cemetery, in West
Salem township, by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Deceased
figured his age at 82 years last June.
Source: The Record-Argus (Greenville, Pennsylvania) 12 March 1885, Thu., pg. 3
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