The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1876-06-15
OBITUARY.
Francis Augustus Boyer, ST..
(From the Freeburg CourlerO


Francis Augustus Boyer, Sr., was
born in Limerick township. Montgom.
Syy county, Pa, on the 9th day of
July, 1870. He was a son of Philip
Boyer and his consort Elizabeth
whose name was Nunkgesscr. In his
early infancy he was baptized and his
sponsors were Francis Swain and his
wife Mary. In his youthful days he
attended catechcticil Instructions and
was received into full communion with
the Lutheran church, by Rev. Vineland
lie entered into the bonds of matri.
mony with Barbara Sell, who died
March q, 1865, aged 10 years 3 months
and II days, and whose remains rest
beside those of our departed father.
Ills family consisted Of three sons and
three daughters, who all preceded him
to the eternal world, except his daugh.
ter Caroline, intermarried with Isaac
ID. Boyer, who alone survives her faith.
or and who performed many acts of
Kindness and attention during his sick =
ness, aud proved by her attention the
spirit of faithful daughter.
The deceased enjoyed good health
for many years, until on Good Friday
1873, he slipped on an icy board and
fell. On Monday following he was un-
able TO walk his left side seemed par.
allied. Since that time he was 60 l.
fined to the house. Sitting in his
chair unable to move except with the
assistance Of Others. The last two
weeks of his life he was II great suf-
ferer, which he bore with christian res
ignation. When his sulierings were
gratest he told those ar0un him that
his Saviour had suffered more than he
did. IN bis last hours he requested
those around his bedside To sing.
When the old familiar church hymn
Tin which he attempted to joinl was
sung: Is ist gewis:iich an der sea, his
spirit took its flight and we have every
reason to believe to that place where
he can join in singing the song of Mo-
ses and the Lamb in the Paradise Of
Song. During his sickness lie receiv-
cd the kindest attention 1T the hands
Of Susan Boyer. widow of Francis A.
Boyer, Jr., with whom ho lived. At all
hours of the day and night, with the
tenderness of daughter, she minister
cd to his wants. lie died May q, 1876,
aged 50 years. 10 months, and 10 days.
When the tall and stately form of
Uncle Frank, as he was called by
nearly every one. failed TO appear in
public rs usual, a feeling of sadness
prevailed lor he was sociable, enter
tanning and enjoyed the society Of
those around him. The many visitors
from far and near during his sickness
show the esteem in which he was held.
He filled various positions oftrust He
was one of the first auditors of our
county, in connection with Henry
w. Snyder, son of Ex-Governor Sny.
der, and Hon. Ner Middloswarth =
names familiar as household words to
the citizens of this county. WAS
executor and administrator ofdilierent
Estates and his counsel and his advice
was sought and considered valuabl,.
he was what we can truly call an
honest man, the noblest work of God
IN his earlier days he was an intimate
riend of Ex-Governor Skunk, of
Ghom he had great pleasure in speak
Eng and relating incidents that occur
Ped in their younger days.
He contributed freely of his means
br the support Of the Gospel, and
fherever demand was made or q
folleetion held for the benevolent insti-
utions of the church his full share
PAS chserfully given
We will miss him as a good citizen
Use counsellor, a sociable aR,ble gen
(eman. Another Of tho good old IA
iers has gone TO his reward. and his
Forks do follow him. lie was fol lowed
his grave on Saturday last, May q,
a large circle of friends and &C,
aintances. Rev. f. l.. Reed, of the
lutheran church, preached suitable
pglish discourse from the words
ind in III Tim. lc. 12v.: II know
bonn have believed. and am
rsuaded that he is able TO keep that
ich have committed unto him a.
INST that day." Rev. w. A. Haas,
he Reformed church, oliiciated d in
German language. He based his
mon on the words of Isaiah 60c.
"Tby sun shall no more go
in neither shall thy moon with.
~ itself, for the Lord shall be thy
t." From his intimate acquain.
20 with tho ,ceasod he was enabled
ipeak IN very acceptable nun
ofut many virtues which adorned
/. "a =" .;,tsoof the departed father.
Slhd sorowfll steps we left
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