Posted on: Guernsey Co. Oh Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/GuernseyObits?read=68 Surname: MANEILLY, MIDDLETON, MOFFATT, LANNING, BISHARD, FORAKER, WILSON, HERLAN ------------------------- Obituary for Mr. David MANEILLY (unfortunately, the obit was clipped apparently without the source and date, however, this was from Guernsey County.) David MANEILLY was born in County Antrim, Ireland, July 13, 1851, and died at his work near Byesville Nov. 18, 1922, aged 71 years, 4 months and 5 days. In his early young manhood he moved to Scotland and was there united in marriage to Miss Janet MIDDLETON Dec. 21, 1869, and to this union there were born eleven children, viz: Mrs. Catherine MOFFATT, David, John, Samuel, Thomas, George and Mrs. Jessie LANNING all deceased; James of Ava, Mrs. Lizzie BISHARD, Mrs. Maggie FORAKER and William all of Byesville, who together with the widow survive the faithful and mourn his loss. When but a young man living in Scotland he accepted Christ as his Saviour and from that time his life has been identified with the church; after coming to Guernsey county he united with the U. B. church where he was a recognized leader until he united with the First Baptist church of Byesville and was baptized by the present pastor Rev. W. H. WILSON. His devotion to the cause of Christ early marked him as a trustworthy leader and on July 1, 1906, he was ordained to the Deaconate of the First Baptist church of Byesville where he honored his sacred office until removed by death. David Maneilly possessed remarkable and rare traits of character; he was courageous, fearless, and sturdy as the rock-ribbed mountains and yet possessed a spirit as---(unreadable) as gentle and kind, as a fond mother. The sunshine of his presence and the kindnessof his heart won even the hearts of little children, of whom he had many beloved friends who will miss him and long for his presence again. He was a man who loved his country and stood on the right side of every great moral question. He loved religious liberty and when in his home land was an enthusiastic orangeman. In his departure the family loses a devoted husband, an affectionate father, the church one of its most faithful members and Byesville one of her truest citizens. Funeral services were conducted in the First Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p. m. by his pastor. Interment(sic) took place at the Enon cemetery. The numerous floral tributes, and the large throng of people who attended the obsequies were but a fitting expression of the high esteem in which he was held by all the people. Card of Thanks Mrs. David MANEILLY and family desire to express their heartfelt thanks to the friends and good neighbors, to the pastor Rev. G. H. HERLAN and to all who so kindly remembered the departed father and husband with their floral tributs. Mrs. Janet MANEILLY and Family.