Civil War Veteran
He served in Co. 'E', 126 Regiment
11th Ind. Vol. Cavalry
Son of Jacob & Catherine 'Katie' (Kirchhofer) Troyer
He married Lydia Lantz - July 13, 1866 in Howard Co., Ind.
Joseph E. Troyer, son of Jacob and Katherine Troyer, was born in Holmes County Ohio, December 15, 1846. He departed this life on March 8, 1914, aged 68 years, 2 months and 24 days. His illness was very brief although he complained of cold his family and friends did not think it serious. The end came unexpected after a few moments of severe illness. He was the youngest of eight children of his father's famly. When Joseph was eight years of age, his father's family moved from Holmes County, Ohio, to Howard County, Indiana.
During the time of the conflict between the north and the south, he enlisted in Company E, 126th regiment 11th Indiana Volunteer Cavalry on December 16, 1863. He remained in the service until the close of the war. Of the thirty-two engagements which he was in, the siege of Nashville, Tennessee, under Gen. Thomas was the greatest when for three days and nights was without food, save a little hard-tack, as the soldier boys spoke of it. He took delight in reliving his army experiences.
Soon after his release, he was converted and joined the Evangalical church and later the United Brethren in Christ. Brother Troyer was a firm believer in an experimental heart felt religion. He always stood firm to his convictions on questions of right and wrong.
In the year 1866, he was untied in marriage to Miss Lydia Lantz. To this union was born eight children; Laura and Jacob Troyer having gone on before; others include John Troyer of Kokomo, Eli E. Troyer of Greentown, Wm. H. Troyer of St. Louis, Mo., Joseph E. Troyer of Fort Wayne, Minnie Troyer of Marion, Clara B. Ayers of Springfield, Mo. Also, he leaves a widow, two brothers, one sister and 15 grandchildren with a host of friends to mourn his departure.
He was a kind husband, a loving and affectionate father as well as a good neighbor, having a cheerful disposition always having friends everywhere. He was fond of his native language which was German. He died in the triumphant faith of his Lord and Master Jesus Christ, to await the coming of his Eternal King.
He served in Co. 'E', 126 Regiment
11th Ind. Vol. Cavalry
Son of Jacob & Catherine 'Katie' (Kirchhofer) Troyer
He married Lydia Lantz - July 13, 1866 in Howard Co., Ind.
Joseph E. Troyer, son of Jacob and Katherine Troyer, was born in Holmes County Ohio, December 15, 1846. He departed this life on March 8, 1914, aged 68 years, 2 months and 24 days. His illness was very brief although he complained of cold his family and friends did not think it serious. The end came unexpected after a few moments of severe illness. He was the youngest of eight children of his father's famly. When Joseph was eight years of age, his father's family moved from Holmes County, Ohio, to Howard County, Indiana.
During the time of the conflict between the north and the south, he enlisted in Company E, 126th regiment 11th Indiana Volunteer Cavalry on December 16, 1863. He remained in the service until the close of the war. Of the thirty-two engagements which he was in, the siege of Nashville, Tennessee, under Gen. Thomas was the greatest when for three days and nights was without food, save a little hard-tack, as the soldier boys spoke of it. He took delight in reliving his army experiences.
Soon after his release, he was converted and joined the Evangalical church and later the United Brethren in Christ. Brother Troyer was a firm believer in an experimental heart felt religion. He always stood firm to his convictions on questions of right and wrong.
In the year 1866, he was untied in marriage to Miss Lydia Lantz. To this union was born eight children; Laura and Jacob Troyer having gone on before; others include John Troyer of Kokomo, Eli E. Troyer of Greentown, Wm. H. Troyer of St. Louis, Mo., Joseph E. Troyer of Fort Wayne, Minnie Troyer of Marion, Clara B. Ayers of Springfield, Mo. Also, he leaves a widow, two brothers, one sister and 15 grandchildren with a host of friends to mourn his departure.
He was a kind husband, a loving and affectionate father as well as a good neighbor, having a cheerful disposition always having friends everywhere. He was fond of his native language which was German. He died in the triumphant faith of his Lord and Master Jesus Christ, to await the coming of his Eternal King.
Civil War Veteran
He served in Co. 'E', 126 Regiment
11th Ind. Vol. Cavalry
Son of Jacob & Catherine 'Katie' (Kirchhofer) Troyer
He married Lydia Lantz - July 13, 1866 in Howard Co., Ind.
Joseph E. Troyer, son of Jacob and Katherine Troyer, was born in Holmes County Ohio, December 15, 1846. He departed this life on March 8, 1914, aged 68 years, 2 months and 24 days. His illness was very brief although he complained of cold his family and friends did not think it serious. The end came unexpected after a few moments of severe illness. He was the youngest of eight children of his father's famly. When Joseph was eight years of age, his father's family moved from Holmes County, Ohio, to Howard County, Indiana.
During the time of the conflict between the north and the south, he enlisted in Company E, 126th regiment 11th Indiana Volunteer Cavalry on December 16, 1863. He remained in the service until the close of the war. Of the thirty-two engagements which he was in, the siege of Nashville, Tennessee, under Gen. Thomas was the greatest when for three days and nights was without food, save a little hard-tack, as the soldier boys spoke of it. He took delight in reliving his army experiences.
Soon after his release, he was converted and joined the Evangalical church and later the United Brethren in Christ. Brother Troyer was a firm believer in an experimental heart felt religion. He always stood firm to his convictions on questions of right and wrong.
In the year 1866, he was untied in marriage to Miss Lydia Lantz. To this union was born eight children; Laura and Jacob Troyer having gone on before; others include John Troyer of Kokomo, Eli E. Troyer of Greentown, Wm. H. Troyer of St. Louis, Mo., Joseph E. Troyer of Fort Wayne, Minnie Troyer of Marion, Clara B. Ayers of Springfield, Mo. Also, he leaves a widow, two brothers, one sister and 15 grandchildren with a host of friends to mourn his departure.
He was a kind husband, a loving and affectionate father as well as a good neighbor, having a cheerful disposition always having friends everywhere. He was fond of his native language which was German. He died in the triumphant faith of his Lord and Master Jesus Christ, to await the coming of his Eternal King.
He served in Co. 'E', 126 Regiment
11th Ind. Vol. Cavalry
Son of Jacob & Catherine 'Katie' (Kirchhofer) Troyer
He married Lydia Lantz - July 13, 1866 in Howard Co., Ind.
Joseph E. Troyer, son of Jacob and Katherine Troyer, was born in Holmes County Ohio, December 15, 1846. He departed this life on March 8, 1914, aged 68 years, 2 months and 24 days. His illness was very brief although he complained of cold his family and friends did not think it serious. The end came unexpected after a few moments of severe illness. He was the youngest of eight children of his father's famly. When Joseph was eight years of age, his father's family moved from Holmes County, Ohio, to Howard County, Indiana.
During the time of the conflict between the north and the south, he enlisted in Company E, 126th regiment 11th Indiana Volunteer Cavalry on December 16, 1863. He remained in the service until the close of the war. Of the thirty-two engagements which he was in, the siege of Nashville, Tennessee, under Gen. Thomas was the greatest when for three days and nights was without food, save a little hard-tack, as the soldier boys spoke of it. He took delight in reliving his army experiences.
Soon after his release, he was converted and joined the Evangalical church and later the United Brethren in Christ. Brother Troyer was a firm believer in an experimental heart felt religion. He always stood firm to his convictions on questions of right and wrong.
In the year 1866, he was untied in marriage to Miss Lydia Lantz. To this union was born eight children; Laura and Jacob Troyer having gone on before; others include John Troyer of Kokomo, Eli E. Troyer of Greentown, Wm. H. Troyer of St. Louis, Mo., Joseph E. Troyer of Fort Wayne, Minnie Troyer of Marion, Clara B. Ayers of Springfield, Mo. Also, he leaves a widow, two brothers, one sister and 15 grandchildren with a host of friends to mourn his departure.
He was a kind husband, a loving and affectionate father as well as a good neighbor, having a cheerful disposition always having friends everywhere. He was fond of his native language which was German. He died in the triumphant faith of his Lord and Master Jesus Christ, to await the coming of his Eternal King.
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