Ruth, Henry G. (1847-1926)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1926 Mar 17 p. 1

Birth date: 1847 Jun 27

†Henry G. Ruth†

The Mennonite obituary: 1926 May 27 p. 7

text of obituary:

Ruth. — Henry Ruth was born in Germany June 27, 1847, and arrived in America with his parents in 1852 when they settled in Franklin Centre, Lee Co., Iowa. He was baptized in Zion Mennonite church, Franklin Centre, Iowa, Sept. 29, 1861. In 1863 he moved to Summerfield, Ill., where he married Mary Hirschler in 1870, who preceded him in death three years ago. In 1884 he moved to Halstead, Kansas, remaining there until his death. Funeral services were held in the Halstead Mennonite church, Rev. J. W. Kliewer in charge.