Obituary of Eva P. Earnhart

January 1907 - Eva, daughter of Martin and Barbara (Haas) Snyder, was born in Alxaxw, Germany, Sept. 4, 1838. She came with her parents to the U.S.A. in June 1841, settling near Akron, Ohio. In 1856 she came to Sparta Twp. Noble Co., Ind.

She was married to Thomas P. Earnhart, Sept. 28, 1860 settling on a farm in York Twp. T this union were born eight children, three of whom have passed to the spirit world. There remain to mourn her death, three sons, two daughters, two brothers, three sisters, five half-sisters, seven grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

In 1898 she moved to Perry Twp. with her son and the nest year to Wolf Lake with her daughter where she resided until her death, Jan 28, 1907. Her age was 68 years, 4 months and 24 days. She was a member of the German Reform church from her girlhood, but there being no church in this country of her chosen profession, she worshipped in the Methodist church at Wolf Lake.

The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church at Wolf Lake, Ind., conducted by her pastor, Rev. E. Sarah, who preached from Genesis 5:24. Although it was snowing heavily, a large crowd of people filled the church to show their respect to a good woman, whose quiet and consistent Christian life for many years in their midst had won their admiration.

Mrs. Earnhart raised a large and respected family, all of whom are indebted to her for her noble life and devotion to her home and family. Her example and influence upon her children will always remain as a sweet memory of a loving and now sainted mother. The internment was in the Sparta cemetery

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