| Isaac Kretzinger - Son of George Kretzinger | ||||
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1886 - The History of Logan County, Illinois, Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co. 1886 Rev. Isaac KRETZINGER was born in Shenandoah co., Virginia in 1814. His father, George Kretzinger, was a native of Germany and was brought by his parents to America when a child. he was a soldier in the War of 1812. Isaac Kretzinger was a self-made man, never attending school but twenty one days. When a young man, he was employed in a carding mill in the summer and engaged in teaming in the winter. In 1833, he united with the Brethren Church, and in 1838 was ordained a minister. He was actively engaged in the work of a Christian minister till 1880, and twenty four years of the time was a presiding elder. He came to illinois in 1853 and was living near Carthage, Hancock County, at the time Joseph Smith was killed. In 1862, he moved to McDonough County, thence to Warren co., in 1864, to Knox Co., in 1867, and to Logan co in Mar 1873, locating where he now lives. Mr. Kretzinger was married to Mary Detrick, of Maryland who died four months after their marriage. His second wife was Elizabeth Oglesby, a relative of Governor Oglesby. Five of their six children are living - William H., George W., Sarah J., Nancy M., and Joseph T.. One son, Isaac, died in the fifth year of his age. Mrs. Kretzinger died June 11, 1883. April 1, 1884, Mr. Kretzinger married Sarah E., daughter of George Nail. his sons, George and Joseph, are prominent attorneys of Chicago, IL. The former was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, and was taken captive at Independence, Missouri, but escaped from the hands of the rebels. Mr. Kretzinger has a good farm of 200 acres, all under cultivation in 1886.
Religious Telescope, December 19, 1894 Memorial Rev. Isaac Kretsinger Rev. Isaac Kretsinger, a pioneer minister of the United Brethren Church, died at his home in Latham, Ill., Nov. 24, 1894, aged 79 years, 10 months, and 19 days, surrounded by all of his surviving family, save one son, J. T. Kretsinger, who was in New York City. “Uncle Ike,” as he was familiarly called, was born in Shenandoah Co., Va., and will be remembered affectionately by all the ministers of the central Illinois Conference who were members of that body prior to the late schism in our church. He was held in such high esteem by them that by them that for some years it amounted almost to reverence. This was manifested in the conferences when he was present. For some years, seemingly all that was necessary to determine the fate of a measure was to know his attitude toward it. This was due more to respect to him, than to the weight of his remarks; at least many times undoubtedly this was the case. Though often severe and trenchant in discussion he was never designedly exasperating. Deeply interested in all the church enterprises, he was always active in their support both with his means and endeavor. Great was the surprise and even sorrow felt by many of the brethren when it was known that he had decided to cast his lot with the seceders. He had been at the time of his with drawl a member of this church nearly three-score years, and an ordained minister above half a century. With these facts before them, the brethren could but feel profoundly sorrowful. His life has been given to the church, and his best energies expended in building up the Master’s cause with in its vale. The days of decline had begun before he separated himself from us. He had been visited by our brethren regularly and frequently. The writer, a few weeks before he became bedridden, visited him at his home. He was at that time very feeble. The nervousness with which he had been afflicted with for years had spread over his entire body, hands, feet, and head, were in constant motion, keeping him in a state of constant physical exhaustion. His mental vigor and religious fervor were unabated. He manifested a lively interest in the Master’s work, and although deprived of doing anything more himself, rejoiced to hear of its progress. Sometime subsequent to my visit his mind succumbed, and it was feared that he would have to be removed to a hospital; but God graciously prevented that by abating the severity of the attack, and he was permitted to die in his own home. He was married three times. His first wife, Miss Mary Dietrich of Maryland, lived but four months after marriage. Miss Elizabeth Oglesby, a relative of Ex-governor Richard Oglesby of Illinois, became his second wife, and mother of all of his children. She died June 6, 1883, leaving him in feeble health. On the first of the following April, he was married to Miss Sarah E. Nail, who proved her worthiness by the painstaking care she exercised over him. She and all the children save one, who died in its fifth year, survive him, to whom the condolence of a wide circle of sympathizing friends is extended. His early life is one of toil, with no educational advantages save twenty–one days in an old log school house. His summers, when he became old enough, were spent in a carding mill, while in the winter he drove a team. At the age of eighteen, he gave his heart to Jesus and his hand to the United Brethren Church. He was ordained five years later, and was a minister a little more than fifty-six years. Twenty-four years he served as presiding elder. His home always provided welcome for the ministry, irrespective of denomination. The local papers pay a high tribute to his Christian character. The funeral occurred from the Baptist church, just across the street from Rev. A. B. Powell, a radical preacher, officiating. The body was interred at Mt. Pulaski Cemetery on Sunday, the 26th (with?) a special train carrying the funeral cortege to that place.
Decatur Weekly Republican Thurs. Nov. 29, 1894
Isaac Kretzinger Dead. The Octogenarian Passes Away at His Home In Latham.
Rev. Isaac Kretzinger died at his home in Latham at 1:30 o’clock a.m. Saturday, after an illness of a short time. Isaac Kretzinger was born in Shenandoah county, Virginia, January 8, 1915, and at the time of his death was 79 years, 9 months, and 10 days old. He was of good, sturdy stock. His father was in Jackson’s command at the battle of New Orleans. He came to Illinois from Ohio in 1854 (where he had moved from Virginia). Settling in Ilancock county. In 1873 he moved to Latham, where he located and has lived over sinco. He was for fifty years and effective preacher in the United Brethren church and was successful as a minister. He was a man in his younger days, and in fact up to within a few years of his death, of robust and strong constitution, and was possessed of a mind as strong as his body , and always had the courage of his convictions, being positive and firm, which made him a leader of men. He compromised with nothing that was wrong, and this characteristic made him, in an early day, a strong opponent of slavery; expressed, regardless of conditions, or circumstances and without fear. He was three times married. His last wife survives him. The other two died. He was the father of an interesting family. Those surviving are Hom. W. H. Kretzinger, of Latham; Geo. W. Kretzinger, of Chicago, and attorney connected with the Monon railway company; J. F. Kretzinger, also an attorney of Chicago, Mrs. Sarah Bentley and Mrs. Maunie M. Godfrey. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Latham Sunday morning at 10 o’clock, and were conducted by Rev. A. Br. Powell of the U. B. church. The body and the friends were taken to Mt. Pulaski, where the interment took place, on a special train furnished by the P., D. & e. railway company in comment to the son, Geo. W. Kretzinger. Rev. Kretzinger was truly a pioneer preacher, and was to his church what Peter Cartwright was to Methodism. He died respected by all who knew him.
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