Elizabeth A. Roeschley

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife, Mother
• Religion: Amish Mennonite

Notes:

Gospel Herald Obit:
Yordy, -- Elizabeth, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Saltzman) Roeschley, was born near Spring Bay, Ill., July 20, 1862; passed away Feb.3, 1953; aged 90 y. 6 m. 14 d. On Jan. 1, 1882, at the Roanoke Mennonite Church, she was united in marriage to Joseph Yordy, who preceded her in death in 1925. Surviving are 3 daughters (Ella, Anna, and Mrs. Josephine Schrock, Eureka, Ill.), 5 sons (Aaron, Peoria, Ill.; Ezra, Eureka, Ill.; Walter, Chicago, Ill.; Jonas, Eureka, Ill.; and Alvin, Denver, Colo.), 15 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. One son (Lewis) also preceded her in death. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church and for many years taught a German Sunday-school class. Funeral services were in charge of John L. Harnish and J. D. Hartzler, with burial in the church cemetery.
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“Elizabeth taught her husband, Joseph, to read. She was quiet, determined, with a good sense of humor. She was frugal, a good gardener, and managed her household well, often smoothing over differences in the family--a leveler. Elizabeth was affected for many years with arthritis, and was an invalid during her later years in life, finally confined to her home because of her helpless condition.

“Grandma Yordy outlived her husband by many years...Grandma must have had severe arthritis. She walked so slowly that she had to be called to dinner at least ten minutes before serving time. Aunt Ella and Uncle Aaron were always there at the farm taking care of ‘Ma.’ Later, when they moved back to Eureka, Uncle Jonas and Aunt Anna appeared on the scene to take care of their aging and bedfast mother....”

A Eureka newspaper article reported Elizabeth being honored at a surprise birthday party dinner at her home three miles south of Eureka, arranged by Mrs. William Kane of Metamora. The article went on to mention her parents, “Mr. and Mrs. Roeschley who lived two miles north of Eureka. She [Elizabeth] remembers how she would walk to Eureka with eggs in a market basket and take groceries home for the week. She attended church services at what was called Black Partrige, across from the Partrige cemetery, west of Washington, and also remembers well the old “grist mill” along the Illinois river [where her father was miller].”

Birth:
Born in her parents’ home two miles north of Eureka

Buried:
Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery

Elizabeth married Joseph P. Yordy on 1 Jan 1882 in Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL. Joseph (son of Peter Yordy and Maria (Mary) Birky) was born on 7 Nov 1857 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 19 Feb 1925 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Feb 1925 in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
At the Amisch Mennonite Church, Roanoke, Woodford Co., by Jacob Zehr, Minister of the Gospel. Witnesses: John J. Roeschley and Joseph Wagner. Joseph was living in rural Roanoke Twp. at the time of marriage and Elizabeth was living in Roanoke. Witnesses to the marriage were John Roeschley and Joseph Wagner (Wagler).

1. Ella M. (Ellen) Yordy was born on 29 Mar 1883 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died on 16 Jan 1960 in Newton, Harvey Co., KS; was buried in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL.
2. Anna M. Yordy was born on 9 Mar 1885 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died on 18 Jan 1975 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried on 20 Jan 1975 in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL.
3. Josephine L. Yordy was born on 14 Aug 1886 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died on 3 Jan 1977 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried on 6 Jan 1977 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
4. Aaron A. Yordy was born on 16 Mar 1888 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died on 7 Nov 1957 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL.
5. Bishop Ezra Benjamin Yordy was born on 6 Apr 1892 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died on 9 Nov 1980 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL; was buried in Nov 1980 in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL.
6. Walter Eli Yordy was born on 6 Dec 1895 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died on 25 Feb 1976 in Newton, Harvey Co., KS; was buried on 1 Mar 1976 in Hillside, Cook Co., IL.
7. Jonas Elmer Yordy was born on 9 Jan 1899 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died in May 1984 in IL; was buried in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL.
8. Alvin Ray Yordy was born on 8 Jan 1902 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL; died on 29 Dec 1979 in CO; was buried in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., CO.
9. Lewis John Yordy was born on 17 Sep 1905 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL; died on 10 Feb 1932 in IL; was buried in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer And Miller
• Religion: Amish Mennonite
• Residence: Spring Bay, Woodford Co., IL
• Immigration: 20 May 1854, Le Havre to New York
• Residence: 1863, Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL
• PURC: 27 Oct 1863, Woodford Co., IL
• PURC: 1866, Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL
• Naturalization: 12 Apr 1872, Woodford Co., IL
• Census: 1880, Washington, Tazewell Co., IL

Notes:

“John died May 19, 1881. His headstone in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery says, "John Roeschley, starb. May 19, 1881, 69 Jahre, 5 Monat, und 11 Tag alt." This would yield a birth date Dec. 8, 1811. The longevity stated on the headstone must have been an incorrect guess made from the best available information. Someone who did not know his true date of birth simply took the date of his arrival in America (May 20, 1854) and deducted 43 years (the passenger list age) to guess his birth date, then calculated the longevity. Elizabeth's headstone in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery says, "Elizabeth Roeschley, gest. d. 7 Jan. 1891, 60 Jahre alt."

There is a Warranty Deed dated 31 Aug 1866 recorded for land transferred from Josephus Burton to John Roeschley. And the Atlas of Woodford County (1873) shows John Roeschley as a farmer on 160 acres in Section 31 of Roanoke, Worth Township, Woodford County.

The 1880 census of Roanoke shows the family as retired farmer John Roschelz, 68, France; Elisabeth, 53, France; Jacob, 23; Lena, 22; John, 20; Elisabeth, 18; and Mary, 10; all children born in Illinois.

In the French records this child born in 1812 is listed as Joseph, but erroneous registrations were not rare at this time--but it is also possible that Jean was born around 1810 in a temporary residence to these parents during their stay at Mussig and Moussey. Records received from Maurice J. Yordy put John's birth date at Dec. 8, 1811, but records from Germany give his date as July 6, 1812. The difference could be attributed to the change in the calendar.

Johannes operated Hoser Mill at Spring Bay, IL, [1854 to 1863?] then farmed near Roanoke after 1863. The historical mill wheel now rests in front of the old courthouse in Metamora, IL, according to Maurice Yordy. https://www.historicmetamora.com/Mills.htm

The story is told of Johannes being excommunicated from the church for working on Sunday. A customer arrived from a number of miles away on a Saturday when it was too late to grind the grain before dark, so Johannes told him to come back early Sunday morning and he would grind the grain so the customer wouldn’t need to make a second trip. Word of this got to the elders of the church, who were very displeased. Johannes would not back down since he felt he had done nothing wrong--only helped someone in need. Eventually the elders softened and reinstated him.

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Birth:
The name of the newborn was given as 'Joseph Richely' in the entry and the index. His parents were described as cultivator Jean Rechely, 45, and Elizabeth Vocker. (Moussey is 10 km west of Strasbourg)

Immigration:
Sailed on the Mercury, shown as Joh. Roschli, 43, along with sister Barbe, age 44.

Residence:
Moved with their two sons from Spring Bay to Roanoke Township.

PURC:
80 acres from John Stitt

PURC:
From Josephus Burton for $2,320.

Naturalization:
Vol. -A Pg. -317 (R - 240)

Buried:
Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery

Johannes married Elizabeth Saltzman on 28 Jan 1856 in Tazewell Co., IL. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacques (Jacob) Salzmann and Catherine Sommer) was born on 11 Sep 1826 in Neufmaisons, Meurthe-et-Moselle, FR; died on 7 Jan 1891 in IL; was buried in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Mennonite
• Immigration: 9 Jul 1855, Le Havre to New York

Notes:

Birth:
The birth entry name was Elisabeth Salsmann. Her parents were described as anabaptists farmer Jacob Salesman, 25, and Catherine Sommer. It was witnessed by farmer Uherlihe (Ulli) Sommer, 56.

Immigration:
On the passenger list of the Havre, the entire traveling party is Joseph Saltzmann, 56, France; Madel Sommer, 50; Andre, 12; Chretien, 7; and Elisabeth Saltzmann, 28.

Died:
Gravestone date. "Elizabeth Roeschley, gest. d. 7 Jan. 1891, 60 Jahre alt."

Buried:
Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery

Notes:

Married:
A /287 2689

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Religion: Amish
• Residence: 1801-1808, Sélestat, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, FR
• Residence: 1812-1813, Moussey, Vosges, FR
• Residence: 1819, Hueb, Marckolsheim, Bas-Rhin, FR

Notes:

Johannes was one of two leaseholders (cofermiers) at the agricultural property called Hueb.

Residence:
Leaseholder - Old Farm

Died:
Near Selestat

Johannes married Elisabeth Wagler on 30 Dec 1801 in Bindernheim, Bas-Rhin, FR. Elisabeth (daughter of Johannes (Jean) Wagler (Wagner) and Elisabeth Maurer) was born on 25 Mar 1777 in St. Marie-aux-Mines, Moselle, FR; died on 1 Dec 1842 in Marcholsheim, Bas-Rhin, FR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish

Notes:

Marriage document reports she was 24 years, 9 mo. at the time of marriage and was born at Zollberg, Haut-Rhin (perhaps Schielberg, near Ste Marie.

Married:
north of Marckolsheim

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]

Notes:

Birth:
Sommerhof

Notes:

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• EARL: Y
• Occupation: Farmer (Plowman, Laboureur) At Harcholet
• Religion: Anabaptist Amish

Notes:

The name Roeschley appears as being spelled in a variety of ways--Roeschli, Roeschle, Rechlin, Richly, Recheli, even Roeschi and Boeschli.

M. Hébert’s records has Jean Richely and Madeleine Eichelberger as the parents of Jean Richely (b. 1742 at Ste. Marie/Mines: d. 30 Dec 1812 at La Croix aux Mines).

In 1797 Jean and Elizabeth sold a windmill at Ste. Pole (Meurthe-et-Moselle). However, if they did live there, it was not a long time, as four of their eight known children were born at Hercholet (in 1761, 1763, 1786, 1790) and one at Saulxures in 1781.

“In the early to mid-1700s Jean Röschli and Madeleine Eichelberger may have lived together at Echery, the hamlet below Ste. Marie-aux-Mines that had once been home to Jacob Amman. Jean is only known to us through an 1812 death entry for a son. By then Jean had died; Madeleine was living in old age at a place described as 'Echri.' “

Birth:
Harcholet, Saulcy, Vosges, FR?

Died:
At home of son Daniel (David?)

Johannes + Elizabeth Hertig (Hertique). Elizabeth was born about 1739; died in 1816 in La Frimbolle, Moselle, FR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Anabaptist

Notes:

Died:
Lorquin

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer At Ste. Marie In 1777-1795. At Mussig In 1801-1804, Was A Weaver In 1806 In Bindernheim
• Residence: 1777-1795, Ste. Marie-aux-Mines (Markirch), Haut-Rhin, Alsace, FR
• Residence: 1801-1804, Mussig, Bas-Rhin, FR
• Residence: 1806, Bindernheim, Bas-Rhin, FR

Notes:

Birth:
Altwilyr, in death record

Died:
Died in poverty in Marckolsheim. Death was witnessed by son-in-law Jean Roeschly, 54.

Johannes married Elisabeth Maurer before 1768. Elisabeth was born about 1729 in Rosheim, Bas-Rhin, FR; died in Mussig, Bas-Rhin, FR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Near Strasbourg

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Fermier au Munchhof, Still Bas-Rhin (Robert Lutz)
• Religion: Anabaptist
• Residence: 1780, Still, Bas-Rhin, FR
• Residence: 1828, Marimont Les Benestroff, Moselle, FR

Notes:

Had at least eight children, some of whose descendants became Catholic.

Translation of the act: 1. Today the seventh day of the month of fructidor in year 3 of the French republic at 4 o'clock record? ? ? have appeared before me Frantz Joseph Schernberger member of the municipal council of Still in the department of Bas-Rhin elected since the five Frimaire responsible for writing birth certificates of marriage and death of citizens in order to conclude a marriage on the one hand (barred word) Ulrich Saltzmann 38-year-old farmer living in the municipality of Still in the Lower Saxon department of Catherine Bächler; on the other hand Barbara (Beard) Roth 22 years old daughter of Johannes (Jean) Roth miller of the municipality of Châtenois living in the department of Bas-Rhin and Anna Gretz his wife, accompanied by Michel Saltzmann 40-year-old farmer in the municipality of Still living in the Münchhof brother of the husband, Johannes (Jean) Saltzmann 28-year-old farmer brother of the husband also of the municipality of Still living in the Münchhof, Johannes (Jean) Roth 73 years old miller in the department of Bas-Rhin inhabiting the municipality of Châtenois, father of the wife and Joseph Roth 25 years old single son of Johannes (Jean) Roth and Anna Gretz his wife, living with his parents previously mentioned,. Frantz Joseph Schernberger on this in the presence of the parties and witnesses cited asked of his birth that his brothers cited above confirm and failing birth certificate of which? ? ? from the municipality of Still? ? ? and? ? ? from the union of Michel Saltzmann and Elisabeth Sommer his wife. And from the testimony of his father quoted above and from the brothers Johannes (Jean) Roth and Joseph Roth who testify that Barbara Roth is born of the union of Johannes (Jean) Roth and Anna Gretz in the department of Bas-Rhin the municipality from Val de Villé. In the third, the banns were published, no opposition or impediment to this project of marriage having been pronounced after publication of the banns signed by the registrar Frantz Joseph Schernberger, 1st Fructidor and the same day published in the main door of the common house of Still and posted the same banns also published to the municipality of Châtenois, which proves that this marriage is in conformity with the ... of 29 Thermidor. September 20, 1792. After Ulrich Saltzmann and Barbara (Beard) Roth said out loud that they want to get married, I I have declared that by this marriage Ulrich Saltzmann and Barbara (Barbe) Roth are united by the bonds of marriage and the present act which the parties and the witnesses with me signed has been drawn up. Done at the common home of Still the same day, month and year as stated above.

Birth:
Munchhof

Residence:
Munchhof

Died:
Still, death certificate No. 15, year XIV page 6/9. Died Ulrich Salzman farmer, 50 years old, husband of Barbe Roth ..

Ulrich married Barbe Roth on 24 Aug 1795 in Still, Bas-Rhin, FR. Barbe (daughter of Jean Roth and Anna Gretz (Fritz?)) was born in 1773 in Ste. Marie-aux-Mines (Markirch), Haut-Rhin, Alsace, FR; died on 26 Dec 1834 in Angomont, Meurthe-et-Moselle, FR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marriage with Ulrich Salzmann or Saltzmann
Still, civil status, marriage register 1793-year IV page 21/34 act n° 9
On ten-year tables, 1793-year X, 4 E 480/2, page 4/5 n°72, Still Witnesses: Johann Roth (1720-1809) - Jean Salzman (1767-) - Michel Salzman ((1752-1817)

Ulrich Saltzmann, 38-year-old farmer in this town, widower of Catherine Bachler and Barbe Roth 22-year-old daughter of Jean Roth miller in Köstenholz (Lower Rhine: Châtenois) - and Anne Fritz

Translation of the act: 1. Today the seventh day of the month of fructidor in year 3 of the French republic at 4 o'clock record? ? ? have appeared before me Frantz Joseph Schernberger member of the municipal council of Still in the department of Bas-Rhin elected since the five Frimaire responsible for writing birth certificates of marriage and death of citizens in order to conclude a marriage on the one hand (barred word) Ulrich Saltzmann 38-year-old farmer living in the municipality of Still in the Lower Saxon department of Catherine Bächler; on the other hand Barbara (Beard) Roth 22 years old daughter of Johannes (Jean) Roth miller of the municipality of Châtenois living in the department of Bas-Rhin and Anna Gretz his wife, accompanied by Michel Saltzmann 40-year-old farmer in the municipality of Still living in the Münchhof brother of the husband, Johannes (Jean) Saltzmann 28-year-old farmer brother of the husband also of the municipality of Still living in the Münchhof, Johannes (Jean) Roth 73 years old miller in the department of Bas-Rhin inhabiting the municipality of Châtenois, father of the wife and Joseph Roth 25 years old single son of Johannes (Jean) Roth and Anna Gretz his wife, living with his parents previously mentioned,. Frantz Joseph Schernberger on this in the presence of the parties and witnesses cited asked of his birth that his brothers cited above confirm and failing birth certificate of which? ? ? from the municipality of Still? ? ? and? ? ? from the union of Michel Saltzmann and Elisabeth Sommer his wife. And from the testimony of his father quoted above and from the brothers Johannes (Jean) Roth and Joseph Roth who testify that Barbara Roth is born of the union of Johannes (Jean) Roth and Anna Gretz in the department of Bas-Rhin the municipality from Val de Villé. In the third, the banns were published, no opposition or impediment to this project of marriage having been pronounced after publication of the banns signed by the registrar Frantz Joseph Schernberger, 1st Fructidor and the same day published in the main door of the common house of Still and posted the same banns also published to the municipality of Châtenois, which proves that this marriage is in conformity with the ... of 29 Thermidor. September 20, 1792. After Ulrich Saltzmann and Barbara (Beard) Roth said out loud that they want to get married, I I have declared that by this marriage Ulrich Saltzmann and Barbara (Barbe) Roth are united by the bonds of marriage and the present act which the parties and the witnesses with me signed has been drawn up. Done at the common home of Still the same day, month and year as stated above

Died:
Between St. Die and Nancy

Notes:

The Salzman couple live on the Mûnchhof farm in the municipality of Still.
Marriage with Ulrich Salzmann or Saltzmann
Still, marital status, marriage register 1793-an IV page 21/34 act n ° 9
On decennial tables, 1793-an X, 4 E 480/2, page 4/5 No. 72, Still Witnesses: Johann Roth (1720-1809) - John Salzman (1767-) - Michel Salzman (1752-1817)
Ulrich Saltzmann, 38-year-old farmer in this town, widower of Catherine Bachler and Barbe Roth 22-year-old daughter of Jean Roth miller in Köstenholz (Lower Rhine: Châtenois) - and Anne Fritz
Translation of the act: 1. Today the seventh day of the month of fructidor in year 3 of the French republic at 4 o'clock record? ? ? have appeared before me Frantz Joseph Schernberger member of the municipal council of Still in the department of Bas-Rhin elected since the five Frimaire responsible for writing birth certificates of marriage and death of citizens in order to conclude a marriage on the one hand (barred word) Ulrich Saltzmann 38-year-old farmer living in the municipality of Still in the Lower Saxon department of Catherine Bächler; on the other hand Barbara (Beard) Roth 22 years old daughter of Johannes (Jean) Roth miller of the municipality of Châtenois living in the department of Bas-Rhin and Anna Gretz his wife, accompanied by Michel Saltzmann 40-year-old farmer in the municipality of Still living in the Münchhof brother of the husband, Johannes (Jean) Saltzmann 28-year-old farmer brother of the husband also of the municipality of Still living in the Münchhof, Johannes (Jean) Roth 73 years old miller in the department of Bas-Rhin inhabiting the municipality of Châtenois, father of the wife and Joseph Roth 25 years old single son of Johannes (Jean) Roth and Anna Gretz his wife, living with his parents previously mentioned,. Frantz Joseph Schernberger on this in the presence of the parties and witnesses cited asked of his birth that his brothers cited above confirm and failing birth certificate of which? ? ? from the municipality of Still? ? ? and? ? ? from the union of Michel Saltzmann and Elisabeth Sommer his wife. And from the testimony of his father quoted above and from the brothers Johannes (Jean) Roth and Joseph Roth who testify that Barbara Roth is born of the union of Johannes (Jean) Roth and Anna Gretz in the department of Bas-Rhin the municipality from Val de Villé. In the third, the banns were published, no opposition or impediment to this project of marriage having been pronounced after publication of the banns signed by the registrar Frantz Joseph Schernberger, 1st Fructidor and the same day published in the main door of the common house of Still and posted the same banns also published to the municipality of Châtenois, which proves that this marriage is in conformity with the ... of 29 Thermidor. September 20, 1792. After Ulrich Saltzmann and Barbara (Beard) Roth said out loud that they want to get married, I I have declared that by this marriage Ulrich Saltzmann and Barbara (Barbe) Roth are united by the bonds of marriage and the present act which the parties and the witnesses with me signed has been drawn up. Done at the common home of Still the same day, month and year as stated above.

Married:
Still, marital status, marriage register 1793-an IV page 21/34 act n ° 9
On decennial tables, 1793-an X, 4 E 480/2, page 4/5 No. 72, Still Witnesses: Johann Roth (1720-1809) - John Salzman (1767-) - Michel Salzman (1752-1817)

Ulrich Saltzmann, 38-year-old farmer in this town, widower of Catherine Bachler and Barbe Roth 22-year-old daughter of Jean Roth miller in Köstenholz (Lower Rhine: Châtenois) - and Anne Fritz.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Censier at Sommerhoff

Notes:

of Neufmaisons, Meurthe.

Birth:
Sommerhoff

Ulrich married Barbe Guengrich (Guerich) on 5 Jan 1795 in Neuviller-la-Roche, Bas-Rhin, FR. Barbe (daughter of Jean Guengrich (Guerich) and Barbe Goldschmitte) was born on 18 Jan 1777 in Bourg-Bruche, Bas-Rhin, FR; died about 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Emigration: 1836

Notes:

Residence:
Sommerhof

Emigration:
Three years after death of husband, with three children

Notes:

Married:
Sommerhoff - (witnesses : Jean Sommer 1731-1805 , Christophe Kommer , Jean George Marchal 1748-1825 , Jean Guérich ca 1743-1798 , Christian Sommer ) with