100th Anniversary, Marriage of Alvin Birkey and Amelia Zehr

100th Anniversary, Marriage of Alvin Birkey and Amelia Zehr

Today, January 29, 2013, marks the 100th anniversary of the marriage of Alvin Birkey (1891-1973)  and Amelia Zehr (1891-1965). They were married at the home of Peter and Barbara Heiser Zehr, rural Foosland, Illinois by Samuel Gerber of Tremont, Illinois.

In honor of the anniversary, here are a few photos of the couple and their family.

Alvin and Amelia's wedding photo

Alvin and Amelia’s wedding photo

Alvin and Amelia's wedding photo

Alvin and Amelia’s wedding photo

Marriage License

Marriage License

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A & A's children

Alvin and Amelia’s children. Born from Dec. 1913 to Feb 1933.
Oldest to youngest: Ellis “Turk”, Viola, Marvin, Floyd, Ivan, Margaret,
Carroll “Kelly”, Delmar “Del”. Roy Emery was born Aug 1923 and
died about a month later.

Metal plate from the casket of little Roy Emery who died about a month after his birth.

Metal plate from the casket of little Roy Emery who died about a month after his birth.

ABC 7 News Chicago Newscast with Courtney (Hatch) Sensenig, Michelle Obama, and Gov. Pat Quinn

Here is a video taken of the ABC 7 Newscast reporting on Michelle Obama’s visit to Chicago for the signing by Governor Quinn of an Illinois law making it easier for service personnel families to transfer licenses from state to state.  Jim and Jan (Heiser) Hatch’s daughter, Courtney Sensenig, a nurse and US Navy wife at Great Lakes Naval Station was introduced by Governor Quinn and then Courtney introduces Mrs. Obama.

Courtney is a granddaughter of Elmer and Eileen Bruehl Heiser Schrock

Courtney (Hatch) Sensenig at Senate Bill 275 signing

Courtney (Hatch) Sensenig (far right) watches Governor Quinn sign Senate Bill 275 bill along with Michelle Obama and other dignitaries.

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