Lloyd Alton Heiser

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Religion: Mennonite
• USR1: Lightning Strike

Notes:

Obit:
Heiser, -- Lloyd A., son of Samuel and Tillie (Ingold) Heiser, was born near Fisher, Ill. Jan. 22, 1919; died July 3, 1951; aged 32 y. 5 m. 11 d. Death was caused by a bolt of lightning which struck him while he was plowing corn in a field near his home. At the age of twelve he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the East Bend Mennonite Church, Sept. 28, 1940, he was united in marriage to Eileen Bruehl, of Peoria, Ill. He leaves his wife, one daughter (Janet Mae), his parents, 3 sisters (Mrs. Ervin Springer, Fisher, Ill.; Lorene, at home; and Mrs. John Bruehl, Gibson City, Ill.), and one brother (Melvin, also at home). Funeral services were held at the East Bend Church by J. A. Heiser.

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Lloyd married Eileen Mae Bruehl on 28 Sep 1940 in East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL. Eileen (daughter of James Bruehl and Esther L. Birky) was born on 26 Aug 1921 in Peshtigo, Marinette Co. WI; died on 12 Mar 2005 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Janet Mae Heiser

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 11 Jun 1905, Champaign Co., IL

Notes:

Baptism:
East Bend Mennonite Church by Peter Zehr

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Samuel married Tillie Ingold on 23 Jan 1913 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. Tillie (daughter of Henry Ingold and Veronica (Fannie) Steinman) was born on 19 Jul 1893 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died on 11 Aug 1987 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Mennonite/Gibson City Bible Church
• Baptism: 18 Nov 1907, Champaign Co., IL

Notes:

Baptism:
East Bend Mennonite Church by John C. Birky

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish, Mennonite
• Residence: 1888, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL

Notes:

OBIT:

Heiser. -- Jacob Heiser, son of Jacob and Kathrine Heiser, was born in Tazewell Co., Ill., on April 22, 1856; died at his home in Fisher, Ill., on Feb. 19, 1923; aged 66 y. 10 m. 28 d. He was married to Elizabeth Bachman on Feb. 20, 1883. To this union were born 12 children, of whom the following survive: Manuel, Alvin, Samuel, Katie, Jake, Mrs. Alvin L. Burkey, Roy, Jesse, and Esther. Barbara preceded him in death about 6 years ago, and two died in infancy. He leaves to mourn his departure his beloved wife, 9 children, 12 grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church since his youth, and was one of the first Mennonite settlers in the East Bend congregation and worked faithfully unto the end. He expressed his readiness to go home and called the family to his bedside. He bade farewell leaving words of warning and comfort which will long be remembered. It was indeed hard to say goodby to one we all loved so well, one who meant all a father could mean to us. But we feel assured that our loss is his eternal gain. Therefore we humbly say, "Lord, thy will be done." Funeral services were conducted on Feb. 21 by Samuel Zehr from Psalm 39 and Samuel Gerber of Pekin, Ill., from Col. 2:8-10.

"Father, thou art sweetly resting
Cold may be this earthly tomb,
But the angels sweetly whispered,
'Come and live with us at home.' " The Children

Residence:
from Morton, Tazewell Co., IL

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Jacob married Elizabeth Bachman on 20 Feb 1883. Elizabeth (daughter of John Bachman and Barbara Sutter) was born on 15 Jun 1862 in Groveland, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 26 Dec 1923 in Jacksonville, IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Mennonite

Notes:

OBIT:

Bachman. - Elizabeth (Bachman) Heiser died at Norbury Sanitarium, Jacksonville, Ill., Dec. 26, 1923; aged 62 y. 6 m. 4 d. She was the daughter of John and Barbara Bachman and was born near Groveland, Ill., June 15, 1861. On February 20, 1883, she was united in marriage to Jacob Heiser, who preceded her to the spirit world Feb. 19, 1923. To this union were born 12 children, namely: Manuel, Alvin, Samuel, Katie, Jake, Lizzie, Roy, Jesse, and Esther. One daughter, Barbara, and two infants preceded her in death. She united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and remained a faithful member until her death. She leaves to mourn her departure 6 sons, 3 daughters, 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 1 aunt, and a host of relatives and friends. She was a faithful and devout mother who was especially concerned about the spiritual welfare of her family and will long be remembered by her gentle disposition and kindness shown to all with whom she came in contact. Funeral services were held at the East Bend Church near Fisher, Ill., conducted by Samuel Gerber of Tremont. Text, II Cor. 5:1-10. Burial in the East Bend cemetery.

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Read at East Bend Mennonite Centennial Celebration, 1989

“My name is Elizabeth, I was born in 1862 in Tazewell County, and I married Jacob Heiser. We lived in Tazewell County and everything was going fine until after little Samuel was born. Now, there was Manuel, Alvin, and Samuel, three sons! My, what help Jake would have with the work before long! I think that’s why Jake started thinking about finding a place where there would be enough work for the boys. Then one day in January 1888, Jake came home and told me brother-in-law Peter Zehr had bought a farm in Champaign County and would we want to move there? What a shock! I sure hated the thought of moving so far away from Mama, Papa, and my brothers and sisters. When would I ever see them again? But then, it wouldn’t be quite so bad because my Aunt Lena, my cousin Mary, who was married to Charles Stormer, and cousin August Ingold already lived in Champaign County. So, when the spring weather came, the men helped Jake load all our things on the train. Jake’s sister Fannie went along to help US. So we all got on the train that was going to Gibson City. That train whistle sounded so sad, I felt lonesome already. When we got off the train at Gibson City, there was not a familiar face around at all!

It was a chilly day, so we bundled up the boys. I handed six month old Samuel to Fannie for her to carry. I took four year old Manuel and two year old Alvin by the hand, and off we started walking to find our new home. It was time for me to carry Samuel for a while. I thought he must be sleeping soundly, but when I peeked under the blankets his little face was blue. I was frightened! When the fresh March air reached him, he gasped and started crying, and his little face turned bright pink again. I shall never forget that walk. I thought it would never end, but Jake said it was only eight miles!.

That was a long and lonely year. But that day in July, when Mama’s letter came, saying that Papa had bought land about one mile from US and that they would be moving here next spring, my heart jumped for joy. But, in October, when I got word that Papa had died, I felt more lonely than ever. Jake said that if no one else was going to move up here, we would move back to Tazewell County.

So, when spring finally came again, Jake took his wagon to Gibson City to meet the train. I could hardly wait for him to come back home, because he brought with him Mama, my twin sister Barbara and her husband Joseph Heiser, and their boys John, Amos, and Joseph. He also brought brother-in-law Peter Zehr, his wife Barbara, and their children Katie, Dan, Lizzie, and Joseph. What a reunion! They were all moving here to live. What a happy ending to that first lonely year in Champaign County.

Since Peter Zehr was a minister, he soon found a place where we could have church services. I shall never forget that spring day in 1889 when all our buggies headed for the Dixon school house. We sang and prayed together, and it was so good to hear a sermon again. We thanked God for a new beginning and for his faithfulness to US. I cannot imagine what this area will be like in 100 years, but our hopes for our children are that they will find this a good place to live and grow up to be Christians and be faithful to God.”

Birth:
Gravestone date. Obit says 1861.

Died:
Norbury Sanitarium

Buried:
East Bend Cemetery

Notes:

Obit:
Ingold. - Henry Ingold was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Aug. 4, 1864; died at the Mercy Hospital, Urbana, Ill., March 24, 1941; aged 76 y. 7 m. 20 d. On Feb. 26, 1888, he was united in marriage with Fannie Steinman of Flanagan, Ill. To this union 5 children were born (Mrs. Samuel J. Heiser, Mrs. J. B. Heiser, near Fisher, Ill.; Amos and Martha at home). One son died in infancy. Bro. Ingold accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church at the age of sixteen, to which church he remained faithful to the end. He leaves his wife, 1 son, 3 daughters, 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held March 26, at his home in Fisher, Ill. with further services at the East Bend Mennonite Church, conducted by J. A. Heiser. Text, II Cor. 5:1.

"In silence he suffered, in patience he bore;
Till God called him home, to suffer no more." The Family

Obit: The Pantagraph  (Bloomington, Illinois) 25 Mar 1941, Tue • Page 2
Henry Ingold died Monday (March 4, 1941) at Mercy Hospital, Urbana, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday (March 6, 1941) at East Bend Mennonite Church with burial in East Bend Cemetery.

Mr. Ingold was born on April 4, 1864 at Eureka, Illinois.

He married Fannie Steinman on February 26, 1888, in Livingston County, Illinois.

He lived in and near Fisher, Illinois for 43 years.
three daughters, Mrs. Sam J. Heiser , Mrs. J. B. Heiser, and Miss Martha Ingold all of Fisher, Illinois; one son, Amos Ingold of Fisher, Illinois; two brothers Joseph Ingold of Flanagan, Illinois; and David Ingold of Fisher, Illinois; nine grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

He was a member of the Mennonite Church.



Lived in Fisher, IL in 1916.

Died:
Mercy Hospital

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Henry married Veronica (Fannie) Steinman on 28 Feb 1888 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. Veronica (daughter of Daniel Steinman and Katharina (Catharine) Birky) was born on 4 May 1868 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died on 14 Aug 1958 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit:
Ingold, Fannie, daughter of Dan and Catherine (Birky) Steinman; born May 4, 1868, Flanagan, Ill; died at the Hansen Nursing home, Gibson City, Ill., Aug. 14, 1958, after having been there 2 days; aged 90 y. 3 m. 10 d. Married Feb. 28, 1888, to Henry Ingold, who died March 24, 1941. An infant son, one grandson, one brother, and 6 sisters also preceded her in death. Survivors: 3 daughters and one son (Tillie-Mrs. Sam Heiser, Amelia-Mrs. J. B. Heiser, and Martha, all of Fisher; and Amos, Foosland, Ill.), 8 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Church member at East Bend, where funeral services were held Aug. 17, with Harold Zehr and J. A. Heiser officiating. Burial in East Bend Cemetery.

Died:
Hanson Nursing Home

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Religion: Mennonite
• Immigration: 2 Jul 1842, NY
• Census: 1850, Tazewell Co., IL
• Census: 1855, IL
• Census: 1860, Dillon Twp., Tazewell Co., IL
• Census: 1870, Morton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL
• PURC: 1876, Morton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL
• Naturalization: 6 Nov 1876, Pekin, Groveland Twp., Tazewell Co., IL

Notes:

Birth:
Streicherhof, 30 miles south of Hanfeld. Arzbach bei Dachau

Immigration:
On the Rhone, under the name Jacob Heisser, a 27-year-old from Bavaria, accompanied by 26-year-old Margaretha, as yet unidentified.

Census:
Jacob, 34-year-old farmer, living with his stepmother “Madaline” [Eyer], 62, in the home of his younger stepbrother “Joseph Hiser,” 30.

Census:
Illinois State Census. . The family of Jacob 'Heisor' can be found on the 1855 Illinois State Census. It described them as one male, 40-50 years old; one male, 20-30 years old; one male, under 10; one female, 20-30 years old; and one female, under 10 years of age.

Census:
Their family can be found on the 1860 census of Dillon as Jacob 'Hiser', 40; Catherine, 26; Christian, 7; Catherine, 6; Jacob, 4; Barbara, 3; and Joseph, eight months.

PURC:
Bought land from Charles Graves in Section 36.

Buried:
Landes Mennonite Cemetery (Headstone says Hieser) Grave #14 on printed plot map dated 8/12/2013

Jacob married Katharina Wagler on 8 Oct 1850 in Tazewell Co., IL. Katharina (daughter of Christian H. (Jacob) Wagler and Katharina Ulrich) was born on 8 Jun 1834 in Butler Co., OH; died on 2 Sep 1910 in Morton, Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Morton, Tazewell Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Mennonite
• USR1: infirmities of old age
• Residence: 1860, Dillon Twp., Tazewell Co., IL
• Residence: Aft 1860, Morton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL

Notes:

Obituary: Oct. 20, 1910 Gospel Herald
Heiser.--Mother Catherine Heiser, nee Wagler, was born in Butler Co., O., June 8, 1834; passed to her reward near Morton, Ill., Sept. 2, 1910; aged 76 y. 2 m. 24 d. Her death was caused by the infirmities of old age. Mother Heiser united with the A. M. Church in her younger years and remained a faithful member to her blessed end. She was united in matrimony with Jacob Heiser in 1850. This union was blessed with 13 children. Father Jacob Heiser, her husband, 4 children, 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, preceded her to the spirit world. She leaves 9 children, 48 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and many friends to mourn her departure. Funeral services were conducted by Christ King at the house in German, text 90th Psalm; and at the church near Morton, Ill., by Andrew Schrock in German and Val. Strubar in English; text, Heb. 9:27, 28. Burial in cemetery nearby.

https://www.tcghs.org/cem/buckeye.htm

Residence:
Where they developed a farm in Section 36.

Buried:
Buckeye Cemetery

Notes:

Married:
Their names were transcribed into the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index as Jacob Hiser and Catharine Wauble.

Other Events and Attributes:

• CLER: Y
• Religion: Mennonite
• Census: 1870, Morton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL

Notes:

John Bachman was born in France and spoke French more fluently than English and German. Although he was an ordained minister, he seldom preached at their Amish Mennonite house meetings, in which the German language was used exclusively.

“..He was apparently the ‘deacon Bachman’ in the Pleasant Grove Amish Mennonite Church referred to in Harry F. Weber, The Centennial History of the Mennonites of Illinois. “Johannes Bachman” attended the Diener-Versammlungen in 1871, 1875, and 1878.”

Census:
Farmer John Bachman, 52, France; Barbara, 43, Bern; and four children born in Illinois.

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

John married Barbara Sutter on 4 Nov 1855 in Tazewell Co., IL. Barbara (daughter of Johannes Sutter (Suttor) and Barbara Oesch) was born on 1 Feb 1827 in Probfeld, Bavaria, GR; died on 10 Jan 1903 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 1850

Notes:

“John and Barbara Sutter Bachman family also lived near Morton in Tazewell County. They had the misfortune of losing their first child. Thus, they gladly welcomed the opportunity to open their home to a homeless young lad by the name of John Grund. His name soon became John Bachman. The Bachmans also had twin daughters, Barbara and Lizzie, born June 15, 1861. Two more children, Lena and Joseph, were born but both died while young. Their youngest son was Andrew, who grew up in that area.”

Birth:
Detenfield Village

Died:
75 yrs. 11 mo. 8 days

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Notes:

Obit:
Ingold. - Joseph Ingold was born in Bavaria, Germany, Jan. 24, 1826; died Nov. 5, 1909, at the home of his son Joseph, near Flanagan, Ill., where he spent the last eighteen years of his life; aged 83 y. 9 m. 11 d. In his early youth he united with the A. M. Church, and was faithful to the end. In 1863 he was united in holy matrimony with Barbara Unzicker. To this union were born three sons. In 1871 his wife departed to the spirit world. In 1872 he was married to Barbara Ernst. She preceded him to the spirit world in 1887. He leaves to mourn his departure three sons, twenty-one grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services were held at the Waldo A. M. Church, conducted by the brethren, John Birky and D. W. Slagel. Interment in the cemetery nearby. Peace to his ashes.

Joseph is buried with his first wife Barbara Unzicker under a joint headstone in Waldo Cemetery at Flanagan.

Died:
Services at Waldo A.M. Church

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

Joseph married Barbara Unzicker on 8 Nov 1863 in Tazewell Co., IL. Barbara (daughter of Heinrich Jacob Unzicker and Barbara Holly) was born in 1844 in Tazewell Co., IL; died on 7 Apr 1871 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; was buried on 8 Apr 1871 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Mennonite

Notes:

Obit
Ingold. - On the 7th of April, 1871 in Livingston county, Illinois, BARBARA INGOLD, wife of Joseph Ingold, aged 27 years, 3 months and 10 days. Funeral discourses were delivered Christian Schlegel and John P. Schmitt, from I Cor. 15th and 1 Thessalonians. She was buried on the 8th. She was a faithful member of the Omish Mennonite church. She was a pious and faithful sister. She was always anxious to attend divine services, and when she could not do so she spent her time in reading and prayer. On the day she died, she was washing, and while engaged at her work she sang the hymn: "Was mich auf dieser Welt betruebt, Das waehret kurtze Zeit."
("What troubles me in this world, That lasts a short time.”)

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

Notes:

Married:
by Michael Mosiman
Vol B page 376 of Tazewell Co. Marriage Records

Other Events and Attributes:

• CLER: Y
• Religion: Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1840, Butler Co., OH
• Residence: 1841, Tazewell Co., IL

Notes:

Obit:
Steinman. - Daniel Steinman was born in Germany in February, 1830; died Mar. 17, 1916; aged 86 y. 1 m. At the age of 10 he came to Ohio then on to Tazewell Co., Ill., with relatives; united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth and remained a faithful member to the end. Nov. 12, 1854, he was married to Catharine Birky. They made their home in Tazewell Co. for 11 years, then came to Livingston Co. near where the town of Flanagan now is. To this union were born 7 daughters and 1 son. His wife died Feb. 8, 1874. Aug. 17, 1876; he was married to Catharine Stahley (widow) who died Feb. 9, 1905. In the spring of 1870 he was ordained to the ministry and in 1885 he was ordained bishop. These places he filled to the best of his ability. As long as his health permitted he was at his post. For many years he suffered with severe headaches and of late with heart trouble. The last years of his life he has been making his home with his daughter, Barbara (Mrs. Dan Eigsti). On the evening of March 16 he ate a hearty supper and before retiring said he feels real well. The next morning he was found dead in his room. He leaves to mourn his sudden departure 6 daughters, 1 son, 1 stepdaughter, 45 grandchildren, and 45 great-grandchildren. One daughter and 6 grandchildren preceded him. Short services were held at the house by Bro. John Birky, Hopedale, Ill. The services at the church were held by Bros. Dan Orendorff, Andrew Schrock and D. W. Slagel. Texts, II Cor. 4:17, 18; Matt. 25:21 (1st clause), Job 19:25 (1st clause). Buried in the Waldo graveyard.


Steve Estes writes that in 1840 Daniel came to Butler Co., OH with his cousins the “Big” Birkeys and continued with them to Tazewell Co., IL in 1841.

Ministered in the Gridley Prairie (later Waldo Mennonite) congregation in Livingston Co., IL. When he came to America at the age of ten with some of his cousins, he brought a copy of the Martyrs Mirror with him. He served as bishop of the church when it became an Egly congregation.

However, Daniel evidently came with a different Birky family than Estes thought, as a 1900 census says he came in 1844--probably with cousins Joseph (b. 1818) and his sister Maria.

See page 89 in Source for further information about Daniel and his rather complicated life.

Birth:
Obit gives different date

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

Daniel married Katharina (Catharine) Birky on 12 Nov 1854 in Tazewell Co., IL. Katharina (daughter of Christian Birki and Maria Anna Gascho) was born in Nov 1834 in Bavaria, GR; died on 8 Feb 1874 in Livingston Co., IL; was buried in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• USR1: Nerve fever

Notes:

Obit:
Feb. 8th 1874, in Livingston co., Ill., of Nerve fever, CATHARINE STEINMAN, wife of Pre. Daniel Steinman, in the 40th year of her age. She admonished her children to be obedient to their father. She leaves a bereaved husband and eight children to mourn their loss. Appropriate remarks were made by Christian Schlegel, from Rev. 21:1-7; and Joseph Gascho, from Heb. 12:1-8.

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

Notes:

Married:
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