Person Info
- Name: Jane M MAXWELL
- Sex: F
- Birth: 26 Jan 1842 in Xenia, Ohio b
- Death: 6 Apr 1899 in Harpster, Ohio d
Parents:
- Father:
- John MAXWELL
Birth: Abt 1799 in Greene Co, Ohio
Death: 27 Apr 1891 in McLean Co, Illinois
Mother:
- Sarah ROBISON
Birth: 12 Feb 1804
Death: 13 May 1863 in Xenia, Greene Co, Ohio
Family:
Marriage:
Bibliography
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Dale, Beverly, Harpster, private email 12/28/1995. Author address: revbev at pobox dot upenn dot edu Information from this source tagged as [Ref: Beverly Dale 12/28/1995].
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Upper Sandusky Commercial Tribune, "David Harpster is Dead", Oct 29 1898. Information from this source tagged as [Ref: SanduskyOH Tribune 10/29/1898].
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Upper Sandusky Commercial Tribune, "Jane Maxwell Harpster", Apr 1899. Information from this source tagged as [Ref: SanduskyOH Tribune 4/1899].
- date:
- [Ref: SanduskyOH Tribune 4/1899],
- place:
- [Ref: SanduskyOH Tribune 4/1899],
- parents:
- [Ref: SanduskyOH Tribune 4/1899]
Sources for death Information
- date:
- [Ref: SanduskyOH Tribune 4/1899],
- place:
- [Ref: SanduskyOH Tribune 4/1899]
Sources with Information about marriage to David HARPSTER
- date:
- [Ref: SanduskyOH Tribune 10/29/1898, SanduskyOH Tribune 4/1899],
- names:
- [Ref: Beverly Dale 12/28/1995]
Research Notes:
Jane Maxwell Harpster obituary, Upper Sandusky Commercial Tribute, Apr 1899.
county, we always heard golden opinions of her and never a
word indicating a shadow of fault with her. A chat with her impressed you that
she was a lady of culture and dignity, that she was gifted with a broad
considerate mind and generous heart. She was public spirited. The neat,
beautiful little Baptist church at Harpster is proof of that, because but for
her zeal and generosity it would never have been built. She was thoughtful and
considerate of those about her. She was generous, and it may truly be said of
her that she touched nothing that she did not adorn. During the long years
when her late husband was ill and helpless, she cared for him as a loving
mother does for her child. And she never complained. We are told that all that
she would say in the morning was: "Mr Harpster rested pretty well last night,"
which meant that she got some rest, or "Mr Harpster did not rest very well
last night," which meant that she had a night of care and no rest for herself,
but no complaint. Her devotion to him during all his illness to the end, was
the subject of universal commendation and admiration. Hence, when it was
announced that she was ill, there was universal sorrow in the community and
wherever she was known, and her death is profoundly regretted. And the
following, from the Ohio State Journal of last Saturday, further indicates
Mrs. Harpster's devotion to the memory of her late husband:
"In connection with the announcement of the death of Mrs Jane M Harpster,
published in the State Journal, Friday, it is of interest to remember that the
baptistery, which is to be used for the first time in the Baptist temple
tomorrow evening, was placed there as a memorial by her for her deceased
husband, David Harpster, the famous Ohio farmer, who was known as the sheep
king of the world. Mrs. Harpster was deeply interested in the welfare of the
Baptist denomination, and at the suggestion of Rev H H Barbour, gladly
improved the opportunity to add to the beauty of the temple, and at the same
time perpetuate the memory of her husband by furnishing the baptistery. This
is of white marble and tears upon the large slab constituting the front, in
gold letters, the words 'In memoriam - David Harpster,' while upon an arched
finely-polished piece of Italian marble forming the background, there is
engraved, 'Buried with Christ in baptism, we rise to walk in newness of
life.'"
The death of Mrs. Harpster was announced in the Republican last Thursday and
the funeral took place Saturday. Services were held at her late residence,
conducted by Rev J T Lewis of Mt Gilead. Signing, touching and appropriate,
was rendered by Dr A Billhardt and Arthur A Stutz of this city; miss Etta
Rousculp of Chicago, and Mrs John L Lewis of Harpster. Miss Alice M Stevenson,
of this city, was the accompanist. The floral tributes were elegant and
profuse. Interment took place in Oak Hill Cemetery, by the side of her late
husband. The pall bearers were John L Lewis, Chas H Lewis, Dwight Fowler, H H
Sears, J C Kennedy, B F Kennedy, D C Parker, and Robert Carey.
We conclude by adding the following well-written appropriate sketch and
tribute, which was read at the services by Rev J F Newcomb, the signature
indicating the author:
Jane Maxwell Harpster, daughter of John and Sarah Robison Maxwell, was born
near Xenia, Ohio, Jan 26, 1842, died at her home, in Harpster, on April 6,
1899, aged 57 years, 3 months, and 10 days, leaving to mourn her death four
sisters and one brother, many other relatives, and the entire community in
which she resided.
Her mother dying in 1864, she with her father and other members of the
family, moved form the home of her childhood to Illinois in 1867, locating on
a farm adjoining the village of McLean in McLean County. She lived at her
Illinois home until her marriage with Mr David Harpster, Nov 29 1877, since
which time she has been a resident of Wyandot County, Ohio. She was truly
converted in the winter of 1867 and under the pastorate of Rev Geo A Cressey,
united with the McLean Baptist Church, continuing a consistent and loved
member thereof, until the organization of the Baptist church at Harpster, and
largely to the efforts of Mr and Mrs Harpster is due the beautiful chapel of
worship in the village bearing their name. Mrs Harpster respected and loved
her distinguished husband and every by word and deed sought to make his life
and their home pleasant and happy. During the years of his active and
extensive business life, she did well her part, and when age and disease
rested heavily upon him, she strove to lighten his burdens and at his bedside
day or night with willing hands she made the last days of his life brighter
with the sunshine of a loving heart.
Mrs Harpsters life has been an open book, on every page of which is
indelibly written deeds of love, and none knew her but to respect her noble
womanhood and Christian character. The agony of her dreadful sickness brought
no words of complaint and her thoughts seemed to be more for those who card
for her than for herself. She was kind and generous in health, patient and
considerate in sickness, calm and brave in death, and wishing to live only for
those she loved. Well may her casket be buried beneath choice flowers, the
purity of which is representative of the life of her, whose body rests within.
And as her soul took its flight to that beautiful home on high, glad angels
sang songs of rejoicing as they welcomed to their midst one who had builded on
the firm foundation, and whose celestial garments were whiter than snow. Peace
be to her ashes. And while she will ever live in the Great Beyond, the example
of her noble life here can but be a lamp to the pathway, and a guide to the
footsteps of all who knew her; and the world will be bettered because of her
having lived in it. John L Lewis. [Ref: SanduskyOH Tribune 4/1899]
Pedigree of Jane M MAXWELL
/-----William MAXWELL
/-----William MAXWELL
/-----John MAXWELL
| \-----Nancy ROBINS
Jane M MAXWELL
\-----Sarah ROBISON
Descendants of Jane M MAXWELL