Johann H. Plumer (1795-1883)

Sources: Joyce (Hansen) George and The Familie Green of Slesvig

Funeral Services Sunday For Pioneer Resident

Mr. John Henry Plumer, an aged and highly esteemed resident of this part of the state, died at the residence of his son, Christopher Plumer, in Oak township, Mills county, on Monday, April 2, (1883) at the age of 90 years. The deceased had resided in this and Mills county about thirty-one years, and came to America about fifty-five years ago.

Some weeks since the venerable gentleman was taken sick, and his sands of life gradually ran out, until the close, when the sleep of death came upon him peacefully and quietly. Having outreached the average allotted time of three score years and ten, Mr. Plumer passed away contentedly, peacefully and resignedly.

He leaves four sons and one daughter to revere his memory. The sons are Frederick, William, Henry and Christopher Plumer, and the daughter is Mrs. Sophia Soar. (sic)

The funeral will occur from the residence of his son Christopher, to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock, services to be held at the Brick church in the Plumer settlement.

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THE funeral of the venerable John H. Plumer occurred yesterday morning from the Brick church, in the Plumer settlement, in Mills county. A large number of neighbors, friends and acquaintances, as well as relatives of several generations, attended the obsequies and followed the remains of the old gentleman to their final resting place. The funeral services, which were conducted in German, are pronounced to have been very impressive.