Notes:
Data source is the 1971 self published book by Richard Glenn Huffman [deceased], "George Muma Genealogy".
[The Decatur (IN) Democrat, Friday, March 3, 1893:]
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David Mumma, of Root township, died yesterday morning of lung fever. He took sick last Saturday morning. His funeral will take place at the Pleasant Grove church at 10 o'clock a.m. tomorrow. The deceased was 69 years of age.
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[The Decatur (IN) Democrat, Friday, March 10, 1893:]
MEMORIAM
David Mumma, was Born January 10, 1824, in Dover township, Tuscarawas county, Ohio. Was united in marriage with Anna Burrell, March 5, 1844, with whom he lived until death.
They moved to Adams county, Indiana, September 1851. He was converted to the christian faith and became a member of the U. B. church in the winter of 1845. He was instrumental in the organization of the Pleasant Valley class, also in the construction of said church of which he was a life-long member.
Of him it can be said that he was a man of noble christian attributes, faithful and devoted to his church, to his Master, to his family and death has robbed the church of an earnest and zealous worker, the family of a kind and loving father and husband, his near associates of a warm and personal friend, and the community of an honored and respected citizen.
It can be truthfully said that all who knew him or came in contact with him were greatly benefited thereby. As his conduct and demeanor had more to do with molding the society of his surrounding neighborhood than any one other man. His house was always open to the church and community, his whole life and thought was bent on doing good to his fellow-men.
The announcement of his death brought unusual sadness to the community, and when we recall to mind the events of other days, when we notice the great work that his hands have wrought in the neighborhood we say: "Can it be possible that we will hear his voice no more?" But after all there is joy in the thought that he is at home with the blessed Savior, at home with the angels in eternity, at rest from the cares, toils and perplexities of life.
His presence and influence will be missed in the home, in the church and in society. The only event of his christian life which seemed to distress and grieve him most sorely was owing to the fact that the portals of the church by which he had so nobly stood were closed to him.
He died at his home in Root township, Adams county, Indiana, March 3, 1893, age 69 years, 1 month and 22 days.
He leaves a sorrowing companion, nine children, six sons and three daughters, three daughters having preceded him, grandchildren and a host of friends who will mourn their loss, for his place now vacant will be difficult to fill, for "Uncle Dave" as he was familiarly known was the recognized leader in all church work.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning from the Pleasant Grove U. B. church, conducted by Rev. Beaber.
The esteem by which he was held was shown by the large concourse of people who came out to pay their last tribute of respect to one they loved. With tearful eyes and throbbing hearts we said to Uncle David farewell, with the confident hope of meeting again some day in the home of many mansions.
Six sons of the deceased father bore his remains to their last resting place.
Servant of God, well done!
Thy glorious warfare's past,
The battle's fought, the victory's won,
And thou art crowned at last!