The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-10-16
OBITUAR

Rev. Nathan Paltzgrof. Oldest son of Jno and
Elizabeth Paltzgrof. was born at Kutztown-
Berks county, Pa, on January 26th, 1918
At the early age of IS years he was confirmed
by the Rev. Chase Herman, of the same place,
and united with the German Reform Church OF
Kutztown. Arriving at more mature years.
through catechetical instructions by the same
pastor, he was admitted TO a full members hip to
enjoy the privileges of a regular member of
said congl egation. In 1892, John Paltzgrof'
NOV, d to Ohio and with his family settled in
Lordstown, Trumbull county, o. The deceased
came with his fathers family and shortly after.
entered the mercantile business as clerk
Through his own exertions and power. he gain
ed knowledge of the business in all its
branches. AS early as 1888 he was a competent
and trusted salesman in the store of Messrs.
Scott & Able. of Warren, o.. and in 1884 entered
the employ of Mr. Kent at Garfield y . but re-
turned to Warren again in 1885. In the Fall of
1887, he connected himself with the Stage Co.,
| as agent at Warren, o. This proving unsatis-
| factory to him. he again entered mercantile life
| as clerk for Hubbard & Wetherbee, forwar ing
and commission merchants on the Pennsylvania
| & Ohio Canal where he re mained until 1871. In
the year 1887. he was united in marriage to Miss
| Catherine Kale, of Million, Mahoning county
| O., by which marriage was born to them foul
sons and three daughters. the sons dying in in.
fancy. The wife, three daughters and adopted
son survive him. TT number of grand -chidreI
is six About 1940, he commenced the study o
law but after the death of his Oldest son in 1s4.
he laid aside that study and commenced to Fl
himself for the ministry and interest himself il
church matters. He commenced reading wild
the Rev. Hess and later with he Rev Ketlar. Q
his own denomination. Entering the ministr
in h,1 a mo N
/ Reform Synod of Ohio. Some years later. differ
ing in some of their teachings. he left that Syno
| and connected himself to the Evangelical Luih
, | eran Synod, tf which he was a member at th
time of his death. He was great organizer
his pastoral career. During his ministry of I
years. many congregations through Trumbul
Mahoning, Stark, Summit and Portage counti'
, were org snlzed and still remain as monumen
Of his Ia issio. ary work to testify to his SINGER
ty and perseverance in the cause he esp use
At the time of his death, he was Pastor OF
large congregation at Kent. of which CnurC
he was founder, and leaves ia q. hourishir
condition.
Thus has ended useful and earnest life
true christian faith. HI has gone home to me
his loved ones and receive the reward which
has earned here by being a true missionary
y the cause of his Lord and Master. He died o.
'r 3.d. lss9, at his home on Lincoln avenr e. aft
o an illness of less III IN three weeks.aged &c yea
Smonths. &c days.
Short services, conducted By Rev. Elder Loci
were held at the family residence. Saturd
~ morning, at o'clock, the friends and relati,
B. taking train II on the Erie for Warren, S,
vices there were conducted by the Rev. j
'e Kaufman OF Wadsworth. y at the cd. Pal
CROFT homestead at Lordstown, from which po
o remains were ilterred