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- (Research):Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 51 - March 22, 1923, page 1007
Kauffman. -- Jacob Z. Kauffman was born in Lawrence county, Pa., May 17, 1876; died at his late home in Logan county, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1923; aged 46 y. 9 m. 10 d. His illness extended over a few years, suffering much in his limbs, the cause of which was variously interpreted, and only within a few months did it become too evident that the source of the trouble was tubercular, and that recovery was next to impossible. With strong faith in God, he faced the issue bravely, trusting in God to give grace to endure his sufferings with Christian fortitude. Loving hearts and willing hands did all that could be done to ease his sufferings, which were borne patiently to the end. On Dec. 5, 1899, he was married to Lena Byler. Seven children were born to this union, six of whom are remaining, namely, Wallace, Ida, David, Harry, LeRoy and Florence. The youngest only survived its mother, who died in April, 1911, by a few years. On Jan. 9, 1913, he was married to Mary Ann King, and they then set up their home, a prosperous, happy one, in Logan county, Ohio. Early in life he accepted his Savior and united with the Mennonite Church, in which covenant he lived a blameless, devoted life to the end. Besides his deeply bereft companion and children named, he leaves an aged mother, three brothers and three sisters to mourn his departure. They may truly hope for a happy reunion beyond this vale of tears
Dearest father, thou hast left us,
And our loss we deeply feel,
But 'tis God who hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
Funeral services were held at South Union Church March 1, in charge of A. I. Yoder. Interment was made in South Union Cemetery.
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