Born: Pennsylvania, 1808.Died: Illinois, 1894.
Born: Pennsylvania, 1808.
Died: Illinois, 1894.
Mr. Yager became a member of the Christian Denomination in 1829 in Ohio, but in 1834 he transferred his membership to the church of Christ--probably under the ministry of Robert Milligan. He was ordained to the ministry in 1836 and purposed to give himself wholly to its work. His wife objected so earnestly that he gave that up. Coming to Illinois the same year, he bought a large tract of land at Genesse Grove, in Whiteside County, which he held during his lifetime. He became very well versed in the Scriptures and a capable teacher.
He was short in stature, but robust and compact in body; a large, well-formed head, a superior mind and a heart aflame with the love of the Master and his pure gospel. He was a born leader of men. His prayers were an inspiration to those who heard them. He was active and aggressive in Christian service for fifty years, and helped in the formation of all the churches of Christ in that part of the State.