149. M. Susannah⁶ SCHRECK (George⁷, Conrad⁸) was born in Virginia 5 Sep 1832. M. died 25 May 1921 in Elizabeth, Harrison, Indiana, at 88 years of age. * * * * * * * * * The following is an obituary from the Corydon, Indiana, "Democrat" newspaper, of June 1, 1921:

Death of Aged Woman Mrs. Susannah Hoke died of the Infirmaties of Age Last Wednesday, May 25 At the Home of Her Daughter at Elizabeth Aged Eighty-Seven Years Burial Friday at Rogers Camp Ground

Mrs. Susannah Hoke, widow of the late George W. Hoke died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Funk, at Elizabeth, at eight o'clock last Wednesday evening May 25, of infirmaties of age. She had been in failing health for some time. Funeral services were held at the Rogers Camp Ground church, in Posey Township, at two o'clock last Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. L. Holden, pastor of the Elizabeth M. E. Circuit. The burial was in the church cemetery nearby. The deceased was a life long resident of this county. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Shreck. She was eighty-eight years old and leaves surviving her nine children, six sons and three daughters. Lincoln H. Hoke and Mrs. John Funk, of this county, Tolbert A. Hoke, of Floyd County. Philip M. Hoke of Hayworth, Illinois, George W. Hoke of Louisville, Charles Hoke of Miles City, Montana, and Mrs. Mildred Peters, Mrs. Ira Cooper, and WIlliam Hoke of Illinois. One daughter, Mrs. Sam Marsh, died a few years ago near Muncie, Indiana. The deceased was a good woman in every sense of the word. She was for many years a member of the only Dunkard church in this county, wihch is in Boone Township, and she was a devoted christian. Her family and the parents of the editor of this paper lived on adjoining farms for many years, and we cheerfully bear testimony to the fact that Mrs. Hoke was one of the best and most sincere women we have ever known. We regret that we could not get away from the office to attend the funeral last Friday, but Miss Stella was away and we could not leave.

* * * * * * * * * * * Her body was interred 27 May 1921 in Elizabeth, Harrison, Indiana, Campground Cemetery.

She married George Henry, III HOKE in Elizabeth?, Harrison?, Indiana?, 5 Jun 1851. GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEMENT from Corydon, Indiana newspaper

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoke celebrated their golden wedding at their home in Taylor Township last Wednesday. Their ten children, six boys and four girls came from their respective homes in different states to be present. Many friends of the family were also present. People of Taylor Township pray that the lives of this aged couple will continue to bless them for many years yet. Those present from a distance were Charles P. Hoke and wife, W. J. Hoke and Henry Lyon of Barclay, Illinois; Philip M. Hoke and wife, of Amboy, Indiana; Mrs. Amanda Marsh of Cowan, Indiana and William Zimmerman, wife and daughter, Rebecca of Olathe, Kansas. The only guests present who were at the wedding fifty years ago were the three sisters of Mrs. Hoke. (See George Henry, III HOKE for the children resulting from this marriage.)

At 19 years of age M. became the mother of Sarah M. HOKE in Indiana, 1852. At 21 years of age M. became the mother of Mary C. HOKE in Indiana, 1854. At 23 years of age M. became the mother of Armand E. HOKE in Indiana, 1856. At 25 years of age M. became the mother of Tolbert A. HOKE in Indiana, 1858. At 27 years of age M. became the mother of Lincoln F. HOKE in Indiana, 1860. At 29 years of age M. became the mother of Philip HOKE in Indiana, 1862. At 31 years of age M. became the mother of George H. HOKE in Indiana, 1864. At 37 years of age M. became the mother of Lucinda Ellen HOKE in Elizabeth, Harrison, Indiana, 5 Feb 1870.

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