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Eck, Cornelius (1848-1901)
Zionsbote obituary: 1902 Jan 15 p. 2, 5
Birth date: 1848 May 6
text of obituary:
Asien, Nikolaipol, Ansiedlung bei Aulieata. – Br. Corn. Eck ist seit dem 31 Okt. aus unserer Mitte. Er entschlief sanft im Herrn im Alter von 53 J. 5 M. und 25 T., nachdem er ohngefähr einen Monat schwer gelitten. Er hinterläßt zwei Söhne, von denen der älteste bereits selbst Vater von Kindern ist, und 3 Töchter, die zwei jüngsten noch unerzogen. Seine Gattin ging ihm vor einigen Jahren voran in die ewige Ruhe....
English translation:
Nikolaipol, Asia, settlement near Aulie-Ata.
Brother Cornelius Eck is gone from our midst since October 31. He passed away gently in the Lord at the age of 53 years, 5 months and 25 days, after having been seriously ill for about one month. He leaves behind two sons, the eldest of whom is already a father of children himself, and 3 daughters, the two youngest still uneducated. His wife preceded him into eternal rest a few years ago....
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