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1880 census as wife of Solomon
probably from the line of John BARNHEISEL
He was a Revolutionary hero, and one of the trophies he brought home from the war for Independence was a hat twice pierced by bullets from the enemy's guns. He lived to the ripe age of 106 years. He is interred in the Reformed graveyard Waynesboro,Franklin,Pennsylvania
Rochester Sentinal 10/16/1889
DIED - Mrs. Solomon [Elizabeth] WALTERS who has long been a great sufferer, was relieved of her earthly pains Wednesday evening [Oct 9, 1889, age 55y-2m-27d] by death, at the family residence in this city. Deceased was a model christian wife, mother and neighbor, and many are the friends who mourn her death.
Rochester Sentinal 10/23/1889
DIED - Elizabeth [BARNHEISEL ROOKSTOOL] WALTERS, nee Barnheisel, was born n Stark county, Ohio, July 12, 1834, and died October 6, 1889, aged 55 years 2 months and 27 days.
Deceased was married to Rev. Jno. ROOKSTOOL in 1856, to this union were two sons given. She was left a widow in a few years. In 1860 she gave her hand and heart in marriage to Solomon WALTERS, her now sorrowing companion. Five sons and one daughter were given to this union.
She was converted in early life and lived many years to exemplify the graces of a christian neighbor, wife and mother. She was much exercised in regard to the spiritual welfare of her family, which is now bereft of her endeavors, but we trust her cares and prayers will not only be remembered by her children, but that all through life they may serve as a shield from every snare and draw them to her Heavenly Home.
Her end was peace. She leaves a sorrow stricken husband, five children, three brothers, one sister and a host of friends to mourn her loss.
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