Barbara Martin

Barbara married Joseph Naffziger on 6 Apr 1869 in Tazewell Co., IL. Joseph (son of Daniel Nafziger and Elisabeth Sommer) was born on 8 Jul 1845 in Spring Bay, Woodford Co., IL; died on 16 Mar 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary A. Naffziger (Nofzinger) was born on 31 Mar 1871 in Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 12 Jan 1957 in Dewey, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.

Notes:

Obit: Herald of Truth, March 1882:
"On the 22nd of Feb., near Hopedale, Tazewell Co., Ill., Christian Martin, aged 76 years and 26 days. He was a peace-loving member of the Amish Mennonite church. He was buried on the 25th. Services were held at the house by John Naffziger, Joseph Springer, and Christian Naffziger, and at the meeting-house by Noah G. Augspurger. He leaves a widow and four children."

They sailed from Le Havre on the Hanover, and arrived at New Orleans June 16, 1848. The passenger list shows carpenter Christophe Martin, 33, France; Marie, 26; Christophe, 4; and Barbe, 1.

Buried:
Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery

Christian married Marie Zehr on 22 Feb 1841 in Imling, Moselle, FR. Marie (daughter of Georg Zehr and Elizabeth (Barbe) Mosimann) was born on 22 Apr 1822 in Chazelles, Moselle, FR; died on 1 Feb 1913 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL; was buried on 4 Feb 1913 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Miller
• Residence: 1842-1846, Gosselming, Moselle, Lorraine, FR
• Residence: 1846, Gosselming, Moselle, Lorraine, FR

Notes:

Obit: Gospel Herald, February 1913:
"Mary Zehr was born in Alsace, France April 7, 1822; died Feb. 1, 1913; aged 90 y. 8 m. 24 d. She was married to Christian Martin in 1841. To this union were born three sons and one daughter, all of whom preceded her to the home beyond the grave. She leaves 23 grandchildren and 63 great-grandchildren. She was converted in her youth and united with the Amish Mennonite Church by being baptized upon confession of her faith, and was faithful to the end. She was buried Feb. 4. Sermons by Daniel Nafziger, Samuel Gerber and John C. Birky. Text, Phil. 1:21 and I Cor. 15:51-58." Christian and Marie are buried in Mennonite Cemetery at Hopedale.

During 1842-1846 this couple lived and worked at the farm Alzing, in Moselle, FR.

Residence:
Alzing Ferme

Residence:
Chief miller at Bromsenhof

Buried:
Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery

Notes:

Christian married Elizabeth (Marie Barbe) Zehr on 13 Dec 1810 in Domevre-sur-Vezouse, Meurthe-et-Moselle, FR. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian Zehr and Catherine Litwiller) was born in 1789 in Hellering-lès-Fénétrange, Moselle, FR; died on 3 Mar 1873 in Imling, Moselle, FR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Their civil marriage entry described the groom as cultivator Christianne Martin, a resident of Zilling, a son of cultivator Christianne Martin and Elizabeth Kog [Barbe Koch] who were present and consenting. The bride was described as Elisabethe Zert, a resident of Domèvre, daughter of cultivator Christianne Zert and Catherine Littviller who were present and consenting. Witnesses included cultivator Christianne Zert, 49, father of the bride; Christian Kerbre [Gerber], 49, friend of the bride living at Herbéviller; Christian Martin, cultivator, 68, father of the groom living at Zilling; and Jean Frey, 40, friend of the groom living at Zilling.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Cultivator

Notes:

Georg married Elizabeth (Barbe) Mosimann on 1 Mar 1821. Elizabeth (daughter of Michel Mosimann and Suzanne Brachbuhl (Brechbuhl)) was born on 3 Jul 1802; died in 1876. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

Died:
age 100!

Christian + Barbe Koch. Barbe (daughter of Nikolaus Koch) was born about 1750; died on 30 Dec 1822 in Zilling, Moselle, FR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Domevre-sur-Vezouse, Meurthe-et-Moselle, FR

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Residence:
At the time of marriage to Elisabeth

Christian + Catherine Litwiller. Catherine was born in 1765; died in 1838. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Anabaptist

Notes:

Michel’s marriage to Magdalena Farney was registered on 7 Sep 1809, the same date they registered the 20 Aug 1809 birth of their son Peter. However banns had been published the previous year for a legal marriage, but probably some legal problem might have delayed the registration.
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Rev. Michael Zehr (b. Abt. September 29, 1789, d. February 27, 1880)
Michael Zehr (son of Michael Zehr and Anna Marie Kohler)344, 345 was born Abt. September 29, 1789 in Alsace-Lorraine, France346, and died February 27, 1880 in Croghan, NY346. He married Anna Jantzi on October 09, 1811 in Gros-Rederiching, France347, daughter of Christian Jantzi and Anna Farny.

Notes for Michael Zehr:

In 1525, to escape persecution, there began a large movement of Anabaptists (Mennonites) from Bern, Switzerland to Alsace-Lorriane (a German speaking province in what is now France). Our Zehr ancestors were among them (probably in the early 1600's). Born on or about 9-29-1789 was Michael Zehr, who later married Anna Jantzi. They had nine children.

Agent of Comte LeRay de Chamont, John Keiffer returned to his European homeland in a quest for colonist to settle the lands of Chamont in New York. Michael was one of many persuaded. In 1833 he migrated to America with his entire family. He wanted to escape the military service laws which went against his Mennonite beliefs and to take advantage of the opportunity to own his own land. Their ship, The Barque Statera, arrived at New York City in June. From there it is likely the family went by boat up the Hudson river and the Eire Canal to Utica. On arriving at Utica, they were out of money and food so the eldest two Michael and Christian (ages 18 and 20) remained behind in search of work in exchange for money and food. Their father and mother pushed on afoot with the rest of the family. The first night they spent in an old barn near Boonville and the next day they completed their journey walking to French Settlement (now Croghan).

Michael Zehr, built a cabin on what is now known as the William J. Zehr farm in the northern part of the Village of Croghan. The cabin stood where now a cherry tree grows in the field. Later farm buildings were added also made of logs. Their last child was born here the winter of 1838.

Michael became an ordained minister of the Amish community and in 1848 a Bishop. Their meetings were held in the homes of members. Rev. Michael Zehr died at the age of 90 and is buried in a small cemetery, located on now the Ira J. and Jim Zehr farm.

In 1840 Michael's second son, Christian, married Anna Beller (born 1820 Valmar, France).

More About Michael Zehr:
Date born 2: September 29, 1789, Lorraine, France.348
Died 2: February 27, 1880, NY.348

More About Michael Zehr and Anna Jantzi:
Marriage 1: October 09, 1811, Gros-Rederiching, France.349
Marriage 2: WFT Est. 1804-1839350
Marriage 3: October 09, 1811, Alsace-Lorraine, France.351

Children of Michael Zehr and Anna Jantzi are:
i. Michael J. Zehr, b. December 25, 1812, d. February 03, 1899.
ii. +Christian Zehr, b. January 10, 1815, d. February 17, 1899.
iii. George Zehr, b. January 18, 1817, Olferding, Gros Réderching, France, d. date unknown.
iv. +Anna Zehr, b. February 26, 1819, Alsace-Lorraine, France, d. June 01, 1909, Naumburg, NY.
v. John Zehr, b. February 26, 1821, d. May 02, 1906.
vi. Joseph Zehr, b. June 14, 1823, d. October 1899.
vii. Peter Zehr, b. March 29, 1825, d. March 23, 1830, Belgrad, Bistroff, France.
viii. +Barbara Zehr, b. November 01, 1828, Alsace-Lorraine, France, d. November 06, 1910, Croghan, NY.
ix. +Catherine Zehr, b. May 25, 1830, Alsace-Lorraine, France, d. February 05, 1904, New Bremen, NY.
x. Susanne Zehr, b. February 20, 1832, Belgrad, Bistroff, France352, d. date unknown.
xi. Andrew Zehr, b. May 08, 1834, d. November 08, 1905.
xii. Jacob Zehr, b. February 24, 1838, d. January 03, 1899.

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Died:
Oferdingerhof estate

Michel married Anne Marie Kohler in 1785. Anne (daughter of Christophe Kohler and Anne Hunssinger) was born in 1753 in Colmar, FR; died on 28 Mar 1806 in Gros-Réderching, Moselle, Lorraine, FR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
(68)

Died:
(57)

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Married:
1787 at Meisenthal, Lorraine, FR/http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/a/m/Lester-James-lamoure/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0813.html

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer

Notes:

Michel + Suzanne Brachbuhl (Brechbuhl). Suzanne was born on 27 Aug 1765. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]