OHIO GENEALOGY EXPRESS - Seneca Co., Ohio

REV. AARON YAMBERT.   Among the old and honored residents of Seneca county, Ohio, who will long be recalled with feelings of true respect and affection, was one who for a period of twenty-seven consecutive years followed the example of his holy Master, “going about doing good.” This was Rev. Aaron Yambert, who passed out of life on July 4, 1888.
     The birth of Rev. Mr. Yambert was Feb. 14, 1809, in Berks county, Pennsylvania, and he was a son of John H. and Sybilla (Glick) Yambert. In 1831 he accompanied his parents when they removed to Seneca county, Ohio. At the age of eighteen he learned the carpenter's trade and at this age also became converted to the truths of religion. He lived a life of morality and exerted a good influence on his fellow workmen during his young manhood, but he did not begin his ministerial labors until 1832. He was ordained in the Evangelical church and started out to his first pastorate in Pickaway county, Ohio. This was but the entrance into a ministerial life which continued with his years. He became a vigorous preacher, thoroughly persuaded to the truths he taught, and he easily led others, and on all occasions, without fear or favor, was ready to uphold his belief.
     In 1845 he settled with his family on what is known as the old Yambert homestead, where he became the owner of one hundred and sixty-two acres. As his family increased he felt it his duty to provide for their welfare, and this farm was carried on with care and made productive and valuable.
     The marriage of Mr. Yambert was on Feb. 10, 1839, to Miss Sarah Huffer, who- was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, Dec. 28, 1813. She was a most estimable woman, a devoted wife and tender mother, and for fifty-four years was a worthy example of Christian goodness. She died on Feb. 27, 1887, at the age of seventy-three years. Mr. and Mrs. Yambert had a family of thirteen children, namely: Caroline, who married George Rosier, of Seneca township; Mary, who married Chauncy Boucher, of Williams county, Ohio; Lovina, who married Joseph Conklin, of Seneca township; Joshua J., who lives in Woodford county, Illinois; Aaron H., who lives at Rising Sun, Ohio; Sarah C., who is the widow of George Ingman, of Mexico, Ohio; Susanna, who married J. W. Boucher, of Williams county, Ohio; Sybilla, who resides on the old homestead; and Julia, deceased, who was the wife of Daniel Ellenberger. Four children died in infancy.
     Mr. Yambert, when he first started out in his ministerial work, made his visits from one part of the country to the other on horseback, and many were the stories he could relate of the lonely districts into which he brought spiritual comfort. This great state, which now teems with every industry and overflows with population, was at the time of the beginning of his work sparsely settled in many localities, Seneca county being still traversed by old Indian trails. He was one of the pioneer preachers and was well fitted by nature for his work. Although he enjoyed the fruitful rewards of agricultural industry, he turned his back on the comforts of home and braved storm and flood, in many instances, to comfort the dying or to help the living.
     Mr. Yambert was sadly missed when advancing years kept him more closely at home. He was known as the friend of the poor, and probably the most characteristic qualities belonging to him were usefulness and industry. He was devoted to his work and was permitted to see many fruits of his faithful service. The old home, consisting of residence and sixty-two acres of valuable land, is owned by his daughter, Miss Sybilla Yambert.
Source: A Centennial Biographical History of Seneca County, Ohio - Publ. by Lewis Publishing Company - 1902 - Page 452

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