Mother of Benjamin E. Christner
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Barbara Egli Christner was born in Alsace, Germany, May 21, 1839;died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Hirschey, April 3, 1915; aged 75 y. 10m. 12d.; came to Canada with her parents when 8 years of age; moved with her parents to Iowa when 16 years old; united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth, of which she was a faithful member till death. Oct. 18, 1860, she was united in marriage to Jacob Christner, who preceded her to the spirit world 11 years ago. To this union were born 8 sons and 2 daughters of whom 1 son died in infancy. Nine children, 36 grand-children, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers and 1 sister with a host of friends remain to mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted at the Sugar Creek Church near Wayland, Iowa, by S. Gerig (German), Simon Gingerich (English). Texts, Heb. 13:14; II Cor. 5:1,2. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery nearby. Gospel Herald-Vol.II, Number 5-April 29, 1915-pages 76,77.
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Barbara Egli Christner was born in Alsace, Germany, May 21, 1839;died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Hirschey, April 3, 1915; aged 75 y. 10m. 12d.; came to Canada with her parents when 8 years of age; moved with her parents to Iowa when 16 years old; united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth, of which she was a faithful member till death. Oct. 18, 1860, she was united in marriage to Jacob Christner, who preceded her to the spirit world 11 years ago. To this union were born 8 sons and 2 daughters of whom 1 son died in infancy. Nine children, 36 grand-children, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers and 1 sister with a host of friends remain to mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted at the Sugar Creek Church near Wayland, Iowa, by S. Gerig (German), Simon Gingerich (English). Texts, Heb. 13:14; II Cor. 5:1,2. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery nearby. Gospel Herald-Vol.II, Number 5-April 29, 1915-pages 76,77.
Mother of Benjamin E. Christner
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Barbara Egli Christner was born in Alsace, Germany, May 21, 1839;died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Hirschey, April 3, 1915; aged 75 y. 10m. 12d.; came to Canada with her parents when 8 years of age; moved with her parents to Iowa when 16 years old; united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth, of which she was a faithful member till death. Oct. 18, 1860, she was united in marriage to Jacob Christner, who preceded her to the spirit world 11 years ago. To this union were born 8 sons and 2 daughters of whom 1 son died in infancy. Nine children, 36 grand-children, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers and 1 sister with a host of friends remain to mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted at the Sugar Creek Church near Wayland, Iowa, by S. Gerig (German), Simon Gingerich (English). Texts, Heb. 13:14; II Cor. 5:1,2. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery nearby. Gospel Herald-Vol.II, Number 5-April 29, 1915-pages 76,77.
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Barbara Egli Christner was born in Alsace, Germany, May 21, 1839;died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Hirschey, April 3, 1915; aged 75 y. 10m. 12d.; came to Canada with her parents when 8 years of age; moved with her parents to Iowa when 16 years old; united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth, of which she was a faithful member till death. Oct. 18, 1860, she was united in marriage to Jacob Christner, who preceded her to the spirit world 11 years ago. To this union were born 8 sons and 2 daughters of whom 1 son died in infancy. Nine children, 36 grand-children, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers and 1 sister with a host of friends remain to mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted at the Sugar Creek Church near Wayland, Iowa, by S. Gerig (German), Simon Gingerich (English). Texts, Heb. 13:14; II Cor. 5:1,2. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery nearby. Gospel Herald-Vol.II, Number 5-April 29, 1915-pages 76,77.
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