Frederick Mast

Mast. - Bishop Frederick Mast was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Feb. 9, 1850; died Feb. 1, 1919; aged 68 y. 11 m. 22 d. He was married to Lydia Stutzman Jan. 29, 1874. This union was blessed with 7 sons and 5 daughters; also 35 grandchildren. The mother, three sons, one daughter, and 7 grandchildren preceded him in death. There remain to mourn his departure 8 children, 29 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 3 sisters, with a large circle of relatives and friends. In early life he confessed and accepted Christ as his Savior, and united with the Amish Mennonite church. On Oct. 16, 1879, he was called into the ministry and April 25, 1883, to the office of bishop, in which capacity he served the church faithfully for nearly 40 years, shepherding and feeding the flock as long as health permitted. He not only was interested in his immediate field of labor, but also in the interest of the Church at large in helping to direct and support her activities. Services were conducted by the brethren, C. Z. Yoder, J. S. Gerig, I. W. Royer, and others. Text, Luke 2:29. Interment in the Martins Creek Cemetery. Peace to his ashes. ~Gospel Herald - Volume XI, Number 46 - February 13, 1919 - page 831, 832

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