Stone, Fred

Passed: 1912-11-18

Age: 88

Source: Mountaineer

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1912-11-22

Information: "Uncle Fred"" Stone died Monday at midnight at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dr. J. M. Bachtel, at Fairplain, aged 88 years, 1 month and 13 days, and was laid to rest at Mt. Moriah, Wednesday, after funeral services by Rev. T. H. Rymer.  He is survived by a brother, Uncle Elias Stone, his daughter and four sons, viz: Messrs. P. M. Stone of Wellsville, S. W. Stone of Charleston, C. W. and G. L. Stone of Ripley.  He was a man of indefatigable industry, strong sense and for many years was a pillar of the church, contributing largely of his means to its support.  Obituary next week.   Mr. Frederick Stone, popularly known as ""Uncle Fred"", died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lucy Bachtel, on last Monday morning, age 88 years, 1 month and 13 days.  Mr. Stone was born on the Elias Stone farm below town and was a life long resident of the county.  On the 7th of March 1850, he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Harpold and for 57 years they traveled down the path of life together.  Aunt Lizzie died in 1906.  Mr. Stone was a member of the United Brethren Church for 55 years.  He is survived by four sons and two daughters, P. M., S. W., C. W., and G. L. Stone, Mrs. Malinda Hogsett and Mrs. Lucy Bachtel.  One brother, Mr. Elias Stone, who is 80 years old, also survives.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Rymer at Mt. Moriah Wednesday.  (McIntyre)