Mary Warner (1864-1948)

LINE: A1 Johann Michael (Mueller) Miller | B6 Johann Michael Miller, Jr. | C7 Philip Jacob Miller | D4 David Miller | E5 Jacob Miller | F8 Esther Hettie Miller

G5 Mary Warner, born June 24, 1864 Newberry Township, Miami County, Ohio, died May 6, 1948 Covington, Ohio; married November 20, 1879, Joseph Deeter Mohler son of Henry M. Mohler and Hannah Deeter, born November 14, 1859 near Covington, Ohio, died June 20, 1921 near Covington, Ohio. Three children.

"J. D. Mohler was a man of rather remarkable ability. He was gifted as a leader and soon became known for his rigid adherence to the old ways. His leadership was felt through the Vindicator, he being on that committee from 1908 to 1921; and the Standing Committee from 1915 to 1919. He was a lover of fine horses, and it is said that he had the sleekest and best fed horses in the area. He could drive by carriage to meeting at Lower Stillwater and back in one day, which was considered remarkable with the roads at the turn of the century. As the advent of the automobile into the Church gained momentum during the second decade of this century, the elders of virtually every church in the Miami Valley were united in their stand against it. Elder Mohler, being a member of the Standing Committee and an outspoken champion of this cause, was one of the last of the elders to give in to the tide of sentiment which favored the automobile's acceptance. "

--Roots by the River, 1973, Marcus Miller, pp. 190-191        

MOHLER-Elder Joseph D. Mohler, son of Brother Henry and Sister Hannah Mohler, was born November 14th, 1859 near Covington, O., departed this life June 20, 1921, aged 61 years, 7 mos., 6 days. He was married to Mary Warner, Nov. 20, 1879. To this union were born three children-1 son, 2 daughters. He leaves to mourn his departure, a loving wife, one son and two daughters and twelve grandchildren, one brother, one sister and a host of other relatives and friends. He united with the Old German Baptist church at the age of twenty years, was elected to the ministry Oct. 1892, and was ordained to the full ministry Nov. 1898 in which office he labored faithfully contending earnestly for the faith and order of the church, willing to lend a helping hand to all in need. A kind and affectionate husband, father and grandfather, neighbor and friend. His health had been failing for the past few years; but his death was caused by apoplexy which came sudden, and should be a warning to all. Funeral services were held at the Sugar Grove church and burial at the Sugar Grove cemetery. Services conducted by Bro. Leander Miller of Wakarusa, Ind. And Bro. P. D. Bowman and adjoining brethren to a large audience of sympathizing relatives and friends. Text 2 Timothy 4th chap. 5-6-7-8 verses. Hymns 522, 384, 386, 425, 406. We believe he is enjoying the supreme blessings which all will enjoy who prepare for eternity in the great Beyond where sorrows, and parting never come. The Family.
--The Vindicator, August, 1921, p. 255

MOHLER-Mary Warner Mohler, daughter of David and Hettie Warner, was born June 24, 1861, near Covington, Ohio, and departed this life on May 6, 1948, age 86 years, 10 months, and 12 days.

On November 20, 1879, she was united in Holy Matrimony with Joseph D. Mohler. To this union were born 3 children, 1 son and 2 daughters. They lived in the vicinity of Covington all their lives and were engaged in the occupation of farming until the year 1919 whey they moved into Covington, Ohio. There her husband died on June 20, 1921, in the home where she has resided ever since that time.

She was baptized into the Old German Baptist Church in early life and with her husband was elected to the ministry in October, 1892, and ordained to the full ministry, Nov. 1898. She was a mother to all and enjoyed company so much, especially those that came into her home, welcoming both young and old. She had a wonderfully memory and loved to recall many instances and happenings of her life and of others, vividly portraying each little detail as if it had happened but yesterday. Her grandchildren and all her offspring were a special joy and comfort to her, and they loved to be remembered by grandmother.

For the past several years she had been in failing health and was cared for by different persons whose faithful ministrations were very much appreciated by her family. Several months prior to her death, she remembered the injunction of the Apostle James and was anointed with oil in the name of the Lord which gave her much comfort. She gradually grew weaker amidst her suffering and finally passed away due to the complications resulting from old age.

She leaves to mourn her departure, 1 son, Clarence Mohler, 2 daughters, Alice Royer and Lueffie Filrun [sic]; 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Lee Warner, the last remaining one of a family of 10 children; besides a host of other near relatives and friends.

She chose the text and songs for her funeral and made other arrangements as much as possible but now she has passed on to that region where she had such a great desire to go in her declining years.

We sorrow not as those that have no hope.

Funeral services were conducted in the Covington Church by the home brethren before a large gathering of relatives and friends. Text Rev. 14: 12, 13. Songs 491, 483, 494, 452, 334. Burial in the Sugar Grove Cemetery, to await the resurrection morning. Lester Fisher

--The Vindicator, June 1948, pp. 190-191            

Children of Mary Warner and Joseph Deeter Mohler:

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