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Moses Welch

31 Dec 1812 – 13 Jul 1890

Birth31 Dec 1812
Death13 Jul 1890
CemeteryCalvary Cemetery
Platte County , Nebraska , USA
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Age 77y 6m 13d

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The Columbus Journal, July 16, 1890 WELCH--Sunday, July 13th, 6 p.m., Moses Welch, aged 78 years. Mr. Welch was born in Dorsetshire, England, removed to America in 1849, locating in St. Louis; afterward to Illinois, then, in 1857, to Nebraska, where he has lived ever since. His death, from old age, took place at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Fulton. He leaves four children, Zeporah Welch and Mrs. G.W. Fulton of Colfax county, and Jonas and Henry Welch of Platte county. The funeral took place yesterday, from the Lutheran church, the remains being placed to rest in Shell Creek cemetery, Elder H.J. Hudson of this city officiating. Moses Welch was one of the best-hearted of men, exemplary in his life, beloved by all who knew him, and his departure will be very sincerely mourned. 2nd Obituary: WELCH. Bro. Moses Welch was born at Pilsden, Dorsetshire, England, December 31st, 1812, and died at his daughter's home in Colfax county, Nebraska, July 13th, 1890, in his 78th year. He was united in marriage with Miss Harriet Rawlins in 1835; united with the old church [Latter-Day Saints] in England, emigrated to America in 1849, staying at St. Louis, Missouri, and Alton, Illinois, until 1857, when he started for Utah; but on reaching the handcart settlement at Genoa, Nebraska, he became dissatisfied with both the teachings and practices of some of the Utah elders, who were among the heads of the church ("none of your small fry, the grumbling English"), he declined to follow the polygamous leaders in their arrogant demands, and following his trade as a blacksmith soon surrounded .himself with the necessary comforts of life, being industrious and an excellent mechanic. In 1865 he cast his lot with the Reorganized Church, and remained our branch priest until his decease, which he hailed with welcome and triumph. In the years of his activity few men were better known in Platte county than Bro. Moses Welch, and none were more highly respected. He lived a blameless life, and died when his work was done, his days full of integrity - died triumphant in his Redeemer's love. Elder H. J. Hudson, his longtime friend, preached the funeral sermon in the German Lutheran Church. His remains were followed to the cemetery by a large concourse of friends and neighbors and laid to rest by the side of his beloved wife and his dear friends (Bro. and Sr. Shackleton), who were in life ever true to the cause of righteousness and truth. The writer was permitted, and at their request (after an unbroked friendship in Christ for forty years) to commit all their bodies to the grave to await their resurrection. H. Source: The Saints Herald [Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints] - volume 37 (1890) pg 543 Contributor: Observer4wing (47373768)

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