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Justus Claus was born in Hessen, Germany on February 11, 1844 and departed this life October 15, 1932, at the age of 88 years, 8 months and 4 days. He emigrated to America with his parents in 1847 and settled in Monroe County, Ohio, where he spent his entire life except the last six years which he spent with his daughter in Washington County, Ohio.
He was confirmed in the Evangelical faith in 1857 at least 13 years of age, at Middle Church in Monroe County, of which church he has been a member the remaining years of his life.
He was united in marriage with Caroline Schmidt on February 7, 1867. To this union were born ten children, six boys and four girls. His wife preceded him in death on January 15, 1905.
On November 28, 1911 he was united in marriage with Christina Schmidt. She preceded him in death on January 29, 1928.
Surviving the deceased are the following children: Mrs. Anna Freitag and Henry P. Claus of Monroe County; Edward G. Claus and Mrs. Erwin Schurr, of Pittsburgh; Herman W., Jacob J. and Clarence D. Claus of Iowa; Mrs. Elizabeth Wilhelm of Parkersburg, and Mrs. Clara Theiss of Lower Salem. He also leaves to mourn his departure in addition to his nine children, 36 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; one brother, Frederick Claus, of Lewisville, R. 1; 24 nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Short funeral services were held Tuesday at the home with final obsequies at Miltonsburg Evangelical Church. Rev. Henry Fox was in charge of the services. Interment was made in the Miltonsburg cemetery.
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