Charles Clinton Shoemaker

Charles Clinton Shoemaker was born in Ohio May 23, 1861. He came with his parents to Freeport, Ill., in 1863. Died at the home of his sister (Mrs. Emma Meck), Freeport, Ill., Dec. 9, 1936; aged 75 y. 6 m. 17 d. He was married to Anna Greider of Lancaster Co., Pa. To this union were born 2 children (Mrs. Hazel Wellumsen of Johnsberg, Vt., and Harry Shoemaker of Milwaukee, Wis.). Three grandchildren, 1 brother, and 2 sisters also survive (George E. Shoemaker, Mrs. J. V. Fortner, Mrs. Emma Meck) all of Freeport, Ill. His first wife passed away five years ago. His second wife, formerly Anna Wright Miller, survives. In his early life he was a member of the Mennonite Church. But during the time he lived in the West and in Chicago, he lost his connection with the church. He was again received into the Freeport Mennonite Church Aug. 2, 1936. Funeral services were held Dec. 11 by A. C. Good of Sterling and S. E. Graybill. Text, Gen. 25 :8.
Gospel Herald, December 24, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.39 - page 831

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