Rachel Zook

- Rachel moved to Bratton township with her parents almost forty-four years ago. After her parent's death she with her brother, Israel and sister, Phoebe continued on the old farm home until about eleven years ago. On account of their age and health, they sold their farm and moved to a home on the Mattawna hill, where they lived together ever since. She died of the infirmities of old age. She had been confined to her bed for about 3 months. - Rachael Zook was born March 2, 1837, in Mifflin Co., Pa.; died Jan. 18, 1916; aged 87 y. 10 m. 16 d. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. John E. Kauffman. Text, Jno. 14:2. Buried in Hartzler graveyard, Mattawana, Pa. Deceased was one of twelve children, of whom five are yet living. She was a member of the A M. Church. (GH, May 25, 1916)* Reference: RootsWeb's WorldConnect - SmartCopy: Aug 23 2017, 0:02:43 UTC