He united with the Amish Mennonite chruch near Hopedale, Tazwell Co., Ill, in his youth and was a faithful member until his death.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Bechler about four years ago. To this union were born 2 daughters. About eight months ago he with his family moved to Fisher, Ill., where he died of a lingering disease of consumption.
Funeral services were held at the church near Fisher, Ill., by Daniel Grieser in German and Peter Zehr in English. The remains were moved to Hopedale, Ill. for burial, where services were conducted by Peter Zehr of Foosland, Ill., in German and Samuel Garber of Tremont Ill., in English.
The deceased leaves a sorrowing wife, two daughters, father, mother, five brothers, four sisters and many friends to mourn his ealy departure. C. W. S.
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He united with the Amish Mennonite chruch near Hopedale, Tazwell Co., Ill, in his youth and was a faithful member until his death.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Bechler about four years ago. To this union were born 2 daughters. About eight months ago he with his family moved to Fisher, Ill., where he died of a lingering disease of consumption.
Funeral services were held at the church near Fisher, Ill., by Daniel Grieser in German and Peter Zehr in English. The remains were moved to Hopedale, Ill. for burial, where services were conducted by Peter Zehr of Foosland, Ill., in German and Samuel Garber of Tremont Ill., in English.
The deceased leaves a sorrowing wife, two daughters, father, mother, five brothers, four sisters and many friends to mourn his ealy departure. C. W. S.
.
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Christian Benjamin Birky
1879–1940
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Anna Sarah "Annie" Birky Springer
1880–1935
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Emma Katherine Birky
1883–1911
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Lewis Albert Birky
1885–1957
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Lydia Barbara Birky Nafziger
1888–1931
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William Henry Birky
1890–1978
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Elizabeth Amelia Birky Heiser
1892–1971
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John Samuel Birky
1895–1974
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Alvin Lee Birky
1897–1976
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