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Mary <I>Barkey</I> Myers

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Mary Barkey Myers

Birth
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
24 May 1911 (aged 85)
Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Wakarusa, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Myers - Mary Myers (nee Barkey) was born in Bucks Co, Pa, Apr 19, 1826. When but a child she with her parents removed to Holmes Co, O. At the age of about 25 years she accompanied Andrew Fried and family on an emigrant trip to Elkhart Co, Ind., where she lived the remainder of her life.

On Jan 18, 1854, she was united in marriage to Jonas Myers of Elkhart Co, Ind. Most of their married life was spent on the farm where she died. To this union were born 11 children. Of these 5 died in infancy and Mrs Lydia Hoover at the age of 32 years. Sister Myers united with the Mennonite Church at Yellow Creek about 45 years ago. She was a faithful member of that Church and as long as she was able she was a regular attendant at the services. She held to the doctrines of the Church until death, dying in the triumphs of faith. She departed this life May 24, 1911; aged 85 y, 1 m, 5 d.

She is survived by an aged husband who is very feeble, 5 children, 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral took place on May 26 at North Union, burial in the adjoining cemetery. Services were conducted by David Yoder and Henry Weldy. Text, II Cor 5:1. A large assembly of people had gathered to pay a tribute of respect. The husband was not able to attend the services. May God abundantly bless him.

Gospel Herald
Vol IV, No 10
8 June 1911
Myers - Mary Myers (nee Barkey) was born in Bucks Co, Pa, Apr 19, 1826. When but a child she with her parents removed to Holmes Co, O. At the age of about 25 years she accompanied Andrew Fried and family on an emigrant trip to Elkhart Co, Ind., where she lived the remainder of her life.

On Jan 18, 1854, she was united in marriage to Jonas Myers of Elkhart Co, Ind. Most of their married life was spent on the farm where she died. To this union were born 11 children. Of these 5 died in infancy and Mrs Lydia Hoover at the age of 32 years. Sister Myers united with the Mennonite Church at Yellow Creek about 45 years ago. She was a faithful member of that Church and as long as she was able she was a regular attendant at the services. She held to the doctrines of the Church until death, dying in the triumphs of faith. She departed this life May 24, 1911; aged 85 y, 1 m, 5 d.

She is survived by an aged husband who is very feeble, 5 children, 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral took place on May 26 at North Union, burial in the adjoining cemetery. Services were conducted by David Yoder and Henry Weldy. Text, II Cor 5:1. A large assembly of people had gathered to pay a tribute of respect. The husband was not able to attend the services. May God abundantly bless him.

Gospel Herald
Vol IV, No 10
8 June 1911

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  • Created by: Linda K
  • Added: Oct 8, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77877330/mary-myers: accessed ), memorial page for Mary Barkey Myers (19 Apr 1826–24 May 1911), Find a Grave Memorial ID 77877330, citing North Union Cemetery, Wakarusa, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Linda K (contributor 47400410).