Jacob Wolber

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Obit: Gospel Herald, November 1931:
Jacob, son of Christian and Susan Wolber, was born in Koenigeback, Baden, Germany, Feb. 13, 1849; died at his home near Deer Creek, Ill., Oct. 17, 1931; aged 82 y. 8 m. 4 d. He came to America at the age of 19 years, and lived in this community the remainder of his life. On Oct. 28, 1875, he was married to Magdalene Zehr, who preceded him in death 41 years ago. To this union four children were born. On Jan. 1, 1891, he was married to Phoebe Zehr and to this union were born four children. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful and active member until death. He enjoyed good health until two months ago, when he was stricken with an illness from which he never recovered. During this time he suffered much but bore it all patiently. He was resigned to the will of God and had morning worship with his family until the day preceding his death. He leaves his wife, and the following children: Mrs. Elizabeth Zehr, Mrs. Susan Heiser, Mrs. Otto Guengerich, John, Alvin, Lena (a patient at the Oak Knoll Sanitarium), and Esther. One daughter, Ada, preceded him in death in 1902. He also leaves two sisters and one brother in Germany, 17 grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held from the church at Deer Creek, Oct. 19, in charge of Bro. E.B. Yordy, Ellison and J.D. Hartzler."

Jacob married Magdalena Zehr on 28 Oct 1875 in McLean Co., IL. Magdalena (daughter of Bishop Jacob Zehr and Elizabeth Ehresman) was born on 26 Nov 1855; died on 4 Apr 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Elizabeth Ann Wolber was born on 4 Aug 1876; died on 7 Sep 1936.
2. Emma Wolber was born on 15 Aug 1882; died on 23 Apr 1960.
3. John Robert Wolber was born on 18 Dec 1884; died on 15 Oct 1945.
4. Susan L. Wolber was born on 4 Jan 1879 in Deer Creek, Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; died on 8 Dec 1953 in Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Deer Creek, Tazewell Co., IL.

Jacob married Phoebe Zehr on 1 Jan 1891. Phoebe (daughter of Bishop Jacob Zehr and Elizabeth Ehresman) was born on 9 Jun 1864 in Goodfield, Woodford Co., IL; died on 21 Oct 1939 in Deer Creek, Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Deer Creek, Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Alvin Wolber was born on 24 Apr 1892; died on 13 May 1936.
2. Magdalena Wolber was born on 28 Dec 1895; died on 2 Dec 1941.
3. Esther Wolber was born on 28 Aug 1898.
4. Ada Katherine Wolber was born on 10 Aug 1901; died on 27 May 1902.