Jacob Seltzer Maulfair (b. May 10, 1834, d. January 05, 1915)
Jacob Seltzer Maulfair (son of John Maulfair and Elizabeth Seltzer) was born May 10, 1834 in Lebanon Co. PA, and died January 05, 1915 in Cottage Hill, Putnam Co, IL. He married Mary Amelia Chance on October 19, 1869 in Putnum County, Illinoios, daughter of Samuel Chance and Mariah Bush.
Notes for Jacob Seltzer Maulfair: Front Page, January 20, 1915 Obituary Jacob Selsor Maulfair, son of John and Elizabeth Maulfair was born May 10, 1834 in Lebanon County, PA and died January 5, 1915 at his home in Granville, Illinois, age 80 years, 7 months and 26 days. In 1856, at the age of 26, he came to Illinois and settled in Putnam County which has practically been his home ever since. He was united in marriage to Mary A. Chance, October 19, 1869. To this union, eight children were born, Selsor, deceased, Early C. of Tonica, Illinois, Lola, deceased, Chauncey of Granville, Illinois, Jacob, deceased, Mrs. Stella Colby, Granville, Illinois, Guy W. of Charming Texas and Elsie who is at home. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, five children and six grandchildren. Deceased was baptised in the Lutheran church when a young man. He was a man of deep moral convictions and had deep respect for every moral issue. His success was the product of high ideals in the business world. Industry honor and careful management were incorporated in his life and he put his life into his business. His spirit of interest in his home and his friends was as simple and sweet as that of a child. HIs love of home and friends was sublime in its beauty. Every business transaction was on the basis of honor. He never withheld the hand of charity from a needy man or neighbor. He came to Illinois a young man in poverty of wealth, but with a wealth of determination and amibiton to succeed and his business career testifies to the value of his ideals. Mr. and Mrs. Maulfair fought their battles in harmony for 46 years. Friends and a multitude of neighbors and the dear old homestead at which he passed away are the monuments erected by their endeavor. A love sublime and full of hope was the essence of his life. Funeral was held at the home on Thursday, Reverend Bliss of New Jersey, Illinois officiating and internment was made at Magnolia, Illinois.
More About Jacob Seltzer Maulfair and Mary Amelia Chance: Marriage: October 19, 1869, Putnum County, Illinoios.
Children of Jacob Seltzer Maulfair and Mary Amelia Chance are:
Selsor Maulfair, b. July 17, 1870, Putnam County, IL, d. January 29, 1889, Cottage Hill, Putnam Co, IL.
Early Clarence Maulfair, b. September 15, 1872, Florid, Hennepin Twp Putnam Co, d. May 07, 1934, Chicago, Cook Co, IL.
Jacob Seltzer Maulfair (b. May 10, 1834, d. January 05, 1915)
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