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Christian H Birky

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Christian H Birky

Birth
Tazewell County, Illinois, USA
Death
25 Sep 1920 (aged 73)
Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA
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Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Birky.--Christian H., oldest son of Christian and Katie Birky, was born near Tremont, Ill., May 13, 1847; died Sept. 25, 1920; age 73 y. 4 m. 13 d. He was married to Barbara Witrig of Wayland, Ia., Feb. 17, 1878. To this union were born 10 children 2 of whom preceded him to the spirit world. He also is survived by 26 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. Early in life he united with the Amish Mennonite Church of which he was a faithful member until the end. Funeral services were held at the Hopedale, Ill., church, Sept. 28, conducted by Samuel Gerber of Tremont, Ill.

Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 31 - October 28, 1920 - page 605
Birky.--Christian H., oldest son of Christian and Katie Birky, was born near Tremont, Ill., May 13, 1847; died Sept. 25, 1920; age 73 y. 4 m. 13 d. He was married to Barbara Witrig of Wayland, Ia., Feb. 17, 1878. To this union were born 10 children 2 of whom preceded him to the spirit world. He also is survived by 26 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. Early in life he united with the Amish Mennonite Church of which he was a faithful member until the end. Funeral services were held at the Hopedale, Ill., church, Sept. 28, conducted by Samuel Gerber of Tremont, Ill.

Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 31 - October 28, 1920 - page 605

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  • Created by: Ellen B
  • Added: Apr 13, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25976961/christian_h-birky: accessed ), memorial page for Christian H Birky (13 May 1847–25 Sep 1920), Find a Grave Memorial ID 25976961, citing Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Ellen B (contributor 46967351).