May Saltzman

Family/Spouse: William Alferd Yorty. William was born in 1893; died in 1974. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obit:
Saltzman.-Peter Saltzman was born near Lacon, Ill., Dec. 10, 1860; died at his late home near Spires Station, Ill., Nov. 10, 1921; aged 60 y. 11 m. He was united in marriage with Barbara Stalter Nov. 20, 1887. To this union were born 2 sons and 5 daughters. One son and 1 daughter preceded him in death. He leaves his loving companion, 1 son, and 5 daughters (Mrs. J. Roy Hartzler, Mrs. William Yordy, Mrs. Noah Eigsti, Clara, and Raymond), 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and many other relatives and friends. He united with the Mennonite Church in his youth and remained faithful to the end. Short services were held at the house by Bro. D. W. Slagel from II Cor. 5:1 (who also opened the services at the Waldo Church by reading I Cor. 15:35-58), after which Bro. J. S. Shoemaker preached the sermon. Text, Rev. 14:13. Interment in the Waldo Cemetery.
"Weep not that his trials are over,
Weep not that his race is run.
God grant we may rest as calmly
When our work like his is done.
Till then we yield with gladness
Our Father to Him to keep
And rejoice in the sweet assurance
He giveth His beloved sleep."

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

Peter married Barbara Stalter on 10 Nov 1887. Barbara (daughter of Joseph R. Stalter and Christina Eicher) was born on 15 Feb 1868 in Gridley, McLean Co., IL; died on 7 May 1954 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; was buried in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obit:
Saltzman, Barbara, daughter of Joseph and Christina (Eicher) Stalter, was born Feb. 15, 1868, near Gridley, ill.; passed away at her home in Flanagan, Ill., May 7, 1954, after a lingering illness of more than three years; aged 87 y. 2 m. 22 d. On Nov. 10, 1887, she was united in marriage with Peter Saltzman, who preceded her in death Nov. 10, 1921. To this union were born 7 children, 2 of whom preceded her death in infancy. The following survive (Mrs. Roy Hartzler, Minonk, Ill.; Clara, at home; Mrs. Will Yordy, and Mrs. Noah Eigsti, of Flanagan; and Raymond, of Minonk). Besides her children, she leaves 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one brother (John Stalter, of Gridley). She became a member of the Waldo Mennonite Church in her youth, remaining a faithful member through life and having been a member of this church for about seventy years. Funeral services were held at the Waldo Mennonite Church in charge of J. D. Hartzler, assisted by E. J. Stalter. Interment was made in the Waldo Cemetery.

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

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Married:
Nov. 10, or 20

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Mennonite
• Immigration: 1854/55, New York, NY

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Obit:
Saltzman.-- Jacob Saltzman was born in Alsace-Lorraine Dec. 1, 1834; died at his home in Woodford Co., Ill., June 23, 1909; aged 75y. 6m. 22d. At the age of 21, he came to this country and settled in Woodford Co., where he spent the remainder of his life. In early years he united with the Mennonite Church, of which he was a faithful member to the end. In 1857 he united in marriage with Magdalena Beller, who survives him. He leaves to mourn his departure, a bereaved wife, 4 sons, 2 daughters, 33 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Four grandchildren and one great-grandchild preceded him to the spirit world. Peace to his ashes. He was buried June 26, in the cemetery near his home. Funeral services conducted in German by Bro. Peter Zimmerman and Bro. Jonas Litwiller, and in English by Bro. George Summer.

 

Immigration:
On the ship “Mercury”

Died:
Date from obituaries

Buried:
Baughman Cemetery, near his home

Jacob married Magdalena Beller on 29 Oct 1857. Magdalena (daughter of Peter Beller and Barbe Gasser) was born on 20 Aug 1830 in Lorraine, FR; died on 29 Feb 1916 in Panola Twp., Woodford Co., IL; was buried on 2 Mar 1916 in Panola Twp., Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Mennonite
• Immigration: 1843

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Obit:
Saltzman. - Magdalena (Bellar) Saltzman was born in Lorraine, France, Aug. 20, 1830; died at the home of her son-in-law, Joseph Stalter, near Flanagan, Ill., Feb. 29, 1916; aged 85 y. 6 in. 9 d. At the age of 12 she united with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until called up higher. She came to this country in 1843 and in 1857 was married to Jacob Saltzman who preceded her in death June 23, 1909. To this union were born 4 boys and 2 girls, 5 of whom survive her (Peter, John, Benjamin, Mary M. Schertz, Elizabeth A. Stalter). One son Joseph and 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren preceded her to the spirit world. She has not been able to leave home for a number of years. She bore her sufferings patiently. Her desire was to depart and be with Christ. Funeral services were held at the house Mar. 2nd, by Bro. D. W. Slagel and Bro. George Summer. Text, Mark 14:8, latter clause. She was laid to rest in the Baughman Cemetery. Peace to her ashes.

Birth:
Gravestone date 1830

Buried:
Baughman Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: S21211
• RWDN: S21211

Notes:

Obit: Herald of Truth, October 1893
"On the 1st of September 1893, near Gridley, in Livingston Co., Ill., of stomach trouble and dysentery, Joseph Stalter, aged 62 years, 5 months. He suffered considerably during the last two weeks, but was very patient. His wife preceded him about 20 years, leaving him with four children whom he reared with care, and who now survive him. He was universally loved and respected and was a faithful brother in the Old Amish branch of the Mennonite denomination. Buried on the 3rd at which time the largest funeral assembled that was ever in the meeting-house of that place. Funeral services by D. Orendorff, J. Egly, Jos. Ackerman, John Schmitt and others."

US Census-1870, Illinois, Livingston Co., Waldo Twp, Res # 65
A Barbara Stalter, age 30 is shown on the census record, living with this family.

[FAG shows his spouse as Christina Eicher (1842-1875). Perhaps she was a first or second wife.]

Birth:
Kirschbacherhof estate

Died:
FAG says Livingston Co., IL

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

Joseph married Christina Eicher on 22 Mar 1866 in McLean Co., IL. Christina was born on 25 Mar 1842 in FR; died on 25 Feb 1875 in Livingston Co., IL; was buried on 28 Feb 1875 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obit: May 1975, Herald of Truth
Feb. 25th, in Livingston Co., Ill., CHRISTINA STALTER, wife of Joseph Stalter, aged 32 years, and 11 months. The 28th her remains were laid in the grave, in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends. She was prepared to leave the world. A few hours before she died, she said she could not wait much longer, and at five o’clock she must depart, at which time she was released. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn their loss. Funeral services by Christian Schlagel, Joseph Gascho, and John P. Smith.

Birth date figured from 1870 Census record. Christianna on Census.

It is not clear which Joseph Stalter she was married to.

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer (Cultivateur)
• Religion: Anabaptist

Jacques married Catherine Sommer on 24 Mar 1824 in Neuviller-la-Roche, Bas-Rhin, FR. Catherine (daughter of Ulrich Sommer and Barbe Guengrich (Guerich)) was born on 26 Nov 1804 in Neuviller-la-Roche, Bas-Rhin, FR; died after 1856. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
Sommerhof

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Married:
(67) Catherine was age 19 when married to Jacob. (witnesses : Jean George Marchal 1748-1825 , Joseph Sommer 1801 , Frédéric Marchal 1777 , Joseph Del(?) ) with-
One of the witnesses was Joseph Sommer (1801), brother to Catherine

Notes:

Barbara was Peter’s second marriage. His daughter Magdalena, from his first marriage), married Jacob Saltzman, a brother to Elizabeth Saltzman Roeschley (wife of John Roeschley).

Buried:
Baughman Cemetery

Peter married Barbe Gasser on 25 Feb 1826 in Valmont, Moselle, FR. Barbe (daughter of Christian Gasser and Elsabeth Mauer) was born on 13 Aug 1805 in Azoudange, Moselle, FR; died before 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
Réchicourt-le-Château

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Married:
Saint-Avold area

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 1849, America
• Naturalization: 1 Nov 1881, McLean Co., IL

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Obit: Herald of Truth, November 1888
"On the 22d of October, near Arrowsmith, McLean Co., Ill., of the infirmities of old age Joseph Stalter aged 81 years, 1 month and 7 days. He was buried on the 23d followed by his children and grandchildren and many relatives and friends. Service by Joseph Stucky and Pre. Hadfealt from Heb. 7 and Psa. 90. Peace to his ashes."
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Joseph and his brother John received the Kirschbacherhof 4 Mar 1835. The inventory list still exists. The two brothers fell into debt and they migrated in 1849 to America. Joseph then went to America some time after the death of his wife in 1877.

“They took with them sufficent funds to buy land on the recently opened prairies of central Illinois, and in 1855 Josef Jr. became a minister of the newly formed Rock Creek Amish congregation there.”

Tenants on Kirschbacherhof and Nassenwald.
Leaseholder on the Kirschbacherhof. Went to the USA in 1849.

Birth:
Monbijou

Joseph married Katherine Reidiger on 23 May 1830 in Ichenheim, Baden, GR. Katherine (daughter of Sebastian Reidiger and Magdalena Güngerich) was born on 5 Apr 1808 in Ichenheim, Baden, GR; died on 1 Jan 1877 in Arrowsmith, McLean Co., IL; was buried on 4 Jan 1877. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obit: Gospel Herald, February 1877:
"Jan. 1st 1877, in McLean Co., Ill., of dropsy, Catherine Stalter, wife of Joseph Stalter, aged 68 years, and 8 months. She was the mother of 13 children, 9 of whom survive her. On the 4th her remains were consigned to mother earth, at which opportunity remarks were made from Rev. 14:13, by Joseph Stuckey and Henderson."

Birth:
Ottenweierhof

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Married:
Ottenweierhof