Died, Feb. 6, 1881, in the town of North Star Gratiot Co., Mich., our father, Aaron Squire, in the 87th year of his age. He was born in Connecticut, Sept. 19, 1794. Soon after the death of his father, Dr. Squire, and at the early age of sixteen, he came to Portage Co., Ohio. A year or two afterward, he served as a volunteer in the war of 1812. In April 1819, he married Miss Elizabeth Pritchard, and settled in Bainbridge, Geauga Co., Ohio. Here he learned to love the Saviour, and with his companion united with the Disciple Church. Till the time of his death, he maintained a consistent Christian character, and was respected and loved wherever he was known. In 1865, he moved with his family to Summerfield, Monroe Co., Mich., where he proved himself a worthy citizen, and won the esteem of all. Six years ago he came to live with his son Franklin, and since that time has observed the Sabbath, although he never united with our people. In attendance at his funeral were his children, his grandchildren, his great-grandchildren, and a large circle of friends, who sincerely mourn his loss. Eld. A. 0. Burrill spoke words of comfort from Matt. 5:5, in which he brought to view the glorious inheritance which awaits the people of God. May we not hope that our father will have part in that inheritance, and that we shall meet him again in the earth made new ?
Again our Father’s spoken,
Again a cloud is cast,
Another link is broken
Between us and the past.
Thus are the landmarks falling
Around us here below;
Thus is our Father calling,
” Children, prepare to go.”
J. S. & C. A. Preston
Advent Review & Sabbath Herald
15 Mar 1881