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John and Lucinda Grier John Grier was born in Feb 14, 1799 in Penn. Lucinda Stevenson was born Jan 10, 1820 in Ohio. John was a farmer and made land purchases near Bucyrus Ohio. Lucinda’s father Edward Stevenson was also a farmer and purchased land at Bucyrus Ohio. Bucyrus Ohio is probably where they met and married on March 13, 1844. Together they had nine children. James Grier James Grier, son of John and Lucinda Grier, was born Oct., 20, 1852 and died March 1, 1917, at his home four miles east of Lancaster, aged 64 years, 4 months and 11 days. He united in marriage with Mary Alice Swartz, Oct. 22, 1874. Rev. S Hoy performing the ceremony. To this union seven children were born, two sons and five daughters. The elder son, John, preceded his father to the spirit world two years ago last November. Arthur, the younger son, is married and living on a farm two miles east of Lancaster. One daughter, Fanny, is married to Mr. Charles Fisher of McConnelsville, Ohio. Misses Katie, Clara, Nellie and Edith are in the home with their mother. Mr. Grier was converted in the fall of 1873, under the preaching of Rev. A. Swartz, whose daughter he afterward married. He united with the Mt. Tabor Evangelical church, of which he was a devoted member for many years, and was elected by the society as Trustee, Steward, Class Leader and Sunday School Superintendent. He was also the teacher of the Bible class for many years. His earnest research and faithful teaching of the Holy Scriptures will long be remembered by a faithful and appreciative class. He was a born leader in Sunday School work, and took a deep interest in this part of the work of the church. About three years ago he and the rest of the family transferred their church membership to the Presbyterian church of Lancaster, where they already had a number of good friends. He was a Pleasant township farmer four miles east of the city on the Zanesville and Mayesville pike. Mr. Grier had been confined to his bed and he bore his affliction and sufferings with wonderful Christian fortitude. He was always cheerful and although he had long known that the end was rapidly approaching, he said he was ready to go and spoke of the hour of dissolution and calmly as if he were contemplating a brief trip somewhere. His life was a splendid lesson of parental example, patience and trust and not only his devoted family which he loved with all the fervor of his manly heart, but all those who knew him and came in contact with him during his affliction were deeply impressed by his Christian cheerfulness of heart and complete reconciliation.
The children are one son, Arthur, and five daughters, Misses Katie, Clara, Nellie and Edith of the home and Mrs. Fannie Fisher of McConnellsville. Three sisters also survive, Mrs. Henry Eversole of Baltimore, Mrs. Katie Rarick of Bucyrus and Mrs. D. K. Shaeffer of Toledo. Three grandchildren are also left. Mary Alice Grier Mary Alice Grier, Daughter of Rev. Andrew and Rachel Swartz, Was born Sept. 15th, 1856. Died, Feb. 22, 1920, Aged 63 years, 5 months and 7 days. She was united in marriage with James Grier, Oct. 22 1874. To this union, seven children were born, two sons and five daughters. In early youth, she was converted under the labors of her father at a revival at Mt. Tabor Church, and was received as a member of the Evangelical Church, where she and husband and family served faithfully for many years, until they withdrew by letter a few years ago and united with the First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, where she continued to follow Christ in heart and in life, until called from labor to reward. At her home the ministers of the gospel were always welcome. Her son, Prof. John A., died suddenly five years ago last fall. The devoted husband died three years ago and her daughter Fanny, wife of Charles Fisher of McConneisville, O., died June 4th, 1919. She leaves to mourn her departure one son, A.J.; four daughters, Katie, Clara. Nellie and Edith of the home; an aged father and mother, one brother, two sisters and three grandchildren, and a host of good neighbors and kind friends. Grier, Swartz and Fisher’s Back row: L to R... James Grier, Mary Alice Grier, Fannie and Charles Fisher. Front row: L to R...Marion, Rachel Robby Swartz, Albert James Fisher, Rev. Andrew Swartz. In relation to the Grahams, Nellie Graham was the daughter of James and Mary Grier.
Nellie Grier Double Wedding at the Grier Home East of the City Unites in Marriage Miss Nellie Grier. Miss Nellie Grier and Mr. Harry Graham, also Miss Edith Grier and Mr. James Miller were the principals in a pretty, though quiet double wedding ceremony which took place Saturday evening at eight o'clock at the Grier home on the Rushville pike, just east of the city. Their nuptial service was witnessed by only the members of the immediate families. The brides who are the daughters of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Grier, are popular young ladies, well and favorably known among a wide circle of friends. Mr. Graham, who is the son of Mr. John Graham of near Colfax and Mr. Miller, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert miller of East Main street, are popular young farmers. Both Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Mr. and Mrs. Miller will reside on farms east of the city where the best wishes of their many friends go with them. Nellie Grier Mrs. Nellie A. Graham, 53, wife of Harry R. Graham superintendent of the Fairfield County Home, died Saturday, 8 p.m., in the home after a long illness caused by a heart ailment. Surviving, in addition to the husband, are two sons: James H. of near Bremen and Clark R. of the home; two sisters: Mrs. Charles E. Fisher, McConnellsville and Mrs. James F. Miller, East of Lancaster. Funeral services will be conducted in the Frank E. Smith funeral home Wednesday, 2 p. m. with Rev J. A. McEwen, pastor of Bremen-Bethel Presbyterian Church, reading the rites, Burial is to take place in Grand view cemetery at Bremen. Fanny Alice Grier Miss Fanny Alice Grier and Mr. Charles Emmett Fisher were married Wednesday evening, June 17th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Grier, east of the city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Summers, assisted by Rev. A. Swartz, grandfather of the bride. The house was decorated with roses and carnations, banks of palms and fern. The ceremony was performed in the parlor which was beautifully decorator with palms and ferns, under a canopy of summer foliage. The bride wore a handsome gown of white chiffon over silk and carried a bouquet of bride's roses. Miss Luck walker, of McConnelsville was the bridesmaid. Mr. Fleming Crew of Cleveland, best man. At the bride's table decorated with roses, the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Emmett Fisher, Rev. Summers, Rev. and Mrs. A. Swartz, Mr. and Mrs. James Grier, Miss Lucy Walker, Mr. Fleming Crew, Mrs. D.K. Shaeffer, Mrs. Alice Grier, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fisher, Miss Sara McMaster and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eversole. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fisher, Miss Lousy Walker, Miss Winifred Leeper and Miss Thomas of McConnelsville, Ohio; Mrs. D.K. Shaeffer and Mr. Kilbreth Shaeffer of Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eversole; Mr. and Mrs. Sereno Keller of Baltimore, Ohio; Miss Sara McMasters, of Junction City; Mr. Fleming Crew, of Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swartz and daughter Minnie, of Bremen; Mr. and Mrs. Will Trimmer, of Clearport; Mr. Kirby Martens of San Antonia, Tex. Other guests were Rev. Summers, Rev, and Mrs. A. Swartz, Mrs. Alice Grier, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. McCleaghan, Mr. Will McClenaghan, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Martens, Mr. Will Hunter, Miss Mary Showalter, Misses Nellie and Stella Barr Messrs, J.L. Floyd, Amer Floyd, Ross Hedges, Mr. Chas. Mondhbank, Mr. and Mrs. James Grier, Misses Kate, Clara, Nellie and Edith Grier, John and Arthur Grier. The gifts were many and beautiful. The bridal couple left at a late hour Wednesday evening on the interurban for Northern Michigan and will be at home after July 1st, at McConnelsville. John A. Grier Dies while husking corn John Andrew Grier was born May 19, 1877, and died Nov. 10, 1914, aged 37 years. At the age of 15 years he accepted Christ as his Savior under the labors of Rev. S. E. Rife and united with the Evangelical church at Mt. Tabor. Recently he united with the First Presbyterian church in Lancaster. He was a man of excellent moral habits. He was a persistent reader, kept abreast of the times on current topics, both as to civil and religious matters. for a number of years he was subscriber of the Brooklyn Eagle because of its published sermons every week of some of the leading divines of our country, which he read with interest and admiration. He was a graduate of Fairfield Union academy in 1902 and of Ohio Northern University in 1905. He was a member of Lancaster Lodge No. 57 F.& A. M. and of Pleasant Grange. In his death the parents lose a dutiful son, the brother and sisters an affectionate brother, the community an accommodating neighbor, and the state a good loyal citizen. He is survived by his parents and one brother Arthur, and five sisters, Mrs. C.E. Fisher of McConneisville, and Misses Katie, Clara, Nellie and Edith of the home. The funeral of John A. Grier was largely attended. Quite a number were from a distance as follows: Mr. Will G. Cook of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Noah Swartz of Portland, Ind., Mrs. Gertie Swartz and Mrs. Emma Waits and daughter Mary of Columbus, Mrs. Engler and Kenneth Beall of Logansport, Ind., Mason Curry and wife and Thomas Duffy and wife of Plain City, Ohio, Oscar and Bertie Seever and Mr. Robert Hansberger of Millersport, Henry Eversole and wife, Frems Kellar and wife and A. E. Johnson and wife of Baltimore, Mrs. Dora Swartz and the Turner brothers of Bremen, Charles Fisher and wife and sons Marion and Albert of McConnellsville, Ohio. The deceased was single and aged 37 years. He had been a popular school teacher for several years and was most highly esteemed by every one who knew him.. His popularity and standing in the county was clearly evidenced at the recent election in which he was a candidate.
While husking corn on the farm of his father four miles east of Lancaster on the Rushville pike at 8 o'clock this morning. John A. Grier aged 37 years, was stricken with heart failure and died within a few moments. He was the Republican candidate for county representative to the state legislature at the recent election, having been defeated by a comparatively small majority by Geo. M. Morris, the Democratic candidate for a second term. Mr. Grier was apparently in good health and had never been known to suffer a heart attack before. In company with his father, James Grier he went to the field this morning and they were engaged in husking corn when suddenly he complained of a pain in his heart. His father went to his assistance but before aid could he rendered he was dead. Arthur J. Grier Sept 13, Arthur J. Grier, 52, Plesant-tp farmer, died suddenly at his home, one mile east of Lancaster today, following a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Betty Pence Grier, three sisters, Mrs. James Miller, Lancaster, Mrs. Harry Graham, Bremen, and Mrs. Charles Fisher, McConnellsville. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 P.M. from the home with Rev. B. J. Paist, officiating. Burial will be made in Forest Rose cemetery by Fred Hampson, Pleasantville. Fanny Grier Fanny Grier Fisher was born April 30th, 1879. Died June 4th, 1919, aged forty years, one month and four days. At the age of twelve years, under the labors of Rev. S. E. Rife, she accepted of Christ as her Savior and united with the Mt. Tabor Society of the United Evangelical church, and was a regular attendant of all services of the church. She served efficiently as organist for the Sunday school and church services for a number of years. On the 17th of June, 1908, she was united in marriage to Charles E. Fisher of McConneisville, Ohio. This union was blessed in the birth of two sons, who will now be deprived of the love and care of a mother. Upon moving to McConneisville, she severed her relations with the Mt. Tabor society of the United Evan gelical church, her pastor, Rev H. V. Summers giving her a letter of membership,, recommending her to the fellowship of the Methodist Episcopal church of that place, where she was faithful until called so unexpectedly from labor to reward. Her sun went down at midday. She leaves to mourn her departure a deeply bereaved husband, two sons, a loving mother, one brother, four sisters, grandparents and many friends. Her father and one brother preceded her to the spirit world where she has gone to meet them. Katie Mae Grier Katie Mae Grier was born Dec. 21, 1875, and died June 28, 1920, aged 44 years. Katie was an invalid physically from early childhood, but mentally well balanced, having an obedient and affectionate disposition. She took much delight in reading the Scriptures, having read her testament through a number of times. Her last reading being the first chapter of Philistine putting a mark at the 21st verse "For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain." On the opposite page were pinned the following lines: O Jesus I have promised To serve thee to the end; Be thou for ever near me, My master and my friend, I will not fear the battle, If thou are by my side, Nor wander from the pathway, If thou will be guide.
Her father, mother, brother John and sister Janny preceded her to the spirit world. She leaves to mourn her departure one brother, A. J. Grier, three sisters, Clara, Nellie and Edith of the home, also grand-parents, Rev. A. Swartz and wife, two nephews, one niece and many friends and neighbors.
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