Shem Zook

- Lived 2 miles west of Reedsville until 1872 when moved to south of Mattawana - prominent and influential writer, historian and farmer - excellent penmanshp - 1849 reprinted 3rd edition of Martyrs Mirror at Philda. - 1880, at age 81, publ "Eine Wahre Darstellung" - 31 page book explained the early division of Amish in Mifflin Co, interspersed with Bible passages - The Penna Railroad Co hired Shem to purchase railroad land through Mifflin.Co. - December 17th, in Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, Bro. Shem Zook, aged 82 years, 2 months, and 21 days. Early in life the deceased united with the Amish Mennonite church, and remained through his long life a faithful and useful member. He was a man of more than ordinary intelligence and sociability, hence the circle of his acquaintance was very large. Although strongly attached to the church in his neighborhood where he spent his later years, his religious sympathies extended to the Mennonite brotherhood in general. He greatly deplored the separations which have taken place. He was acquainted with the history of the church, and in 1849 he published an edition of the Martyrs, Mirror in the German language. Brother Zook was a friend to Sunday schools, and attended the one held in his church as long as health and strength permitted. He was also a warm friend and supporter of the Herald of Truth, and an active correspondent of the same as long as mind and health enabled him. Our acquaintance with him was very pleasant. He has been indeed a pillar in the church for many years and we trust he has his reward with those who have been faithful unto death. [Ed. (HoT, Jan 1881)

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