Mary Stalter b. 22 Jul 1850 Tazewell Co., IL d. 11 Dec 1917 Gridley, McLean Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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Mary Stalter

Female 1850 - 1917  (67 years)


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  • Name Mary Stalter  [1, 2] 
    Birth 22 Jul 1850  Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 11 Dec 1917  Gridley, McLean Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Burial Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Waldo Cemetery
    Person ID I10144  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 10 Jan 2022 

    Father Jacob N. Stalter,   b. 12 Sep 1823, Bavaria, GR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Jun 1898, Livingston Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Barbara Birky,   b. 19 Feb 1824, Arzbach, Bavaria, GR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Mar 1885, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years) 
    Marriage 30 Apr 1849  GR Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 4] 
    Family ID F44  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Joseph Stalter,   b. 31 Mar 1840, Hottviller, Moselle, FR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Jun 1925, Waldo, Livingston Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years) 
    Marriage 5 Mar 1870  Livingston Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    • Record #Vol E, Page 88 (or 1871?)
    Children 
     1. Christian Stalter,   b. 1 Apr 1882, Waldo, Livingston Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Feb 1964, Waldo, Livingston Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years)
    Family ID F7145  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Jul 2021 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 22 Jul 1850 - Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 5 Mar 1870 - Livingston Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 11 Dec 1917 - Gridley, McLean Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit: Gospel Herald, December 1917:"
      Mary Stalter was born near Pekin, Ill., July 22, 1850; died Dec. 11, 1917; aged 67 y. 4 m. 19 d. She came with her parents to Livingston Col, Ill., in 1854. She was married to Joseph Stalter on March 5, 1871. They located near Meadows, at which place they still resided at the time of her death. They walked life's pathway peaceably together for nearly 47 years. To this union 4 sons and 4 daughters were born, 2 sons and 1 grandson preceded her. She leaves a loving husband and 6 children (John, Chris, Mrs. Henry Stalter, Mrs. Ed. Rediger, Barbara, and Lena); also 12 grandchildren. In early life she united with the A. M. Church and remained a faithful member. She suffered from Bright's disease for sometime, but bore her affliction patiently until she quietly passed away. She had the privilege of seeing her children grown to manhood and womanhood and all members of the church of her choice. Services at the house by Bro. D. W. Slagel (Text Jno. 14) and at the Church by Bro. Dan Orendorff (Phil. 1:21). Bro. Geo. H. Summer (Rev. 14:13). Burial in the Waldo Cemetery."


      Birth month may be June.

      On the 1860 census Mary’s birthplace is given as Germany. However her mother emigrated in 1849. [5]

  • Sources 
    1. [S634] Lee Stalter, Transcription of Jacob Stalter Family Bible. Letter contains notes by Lester Reeser.

    2. [S1519] Stalter Stories from Z-A.

    3. [S646] Joseph Stalter Sr. 1840-1925 Obituary {(2 obits of same person)}.

    4. [S1519] Stalter Stories from Z-A, This source says Jacob and Barbara were married 30 Apr 1849. Does this conflict with the information Herman Guth found about Barbara coming to the US?.

    5. [S635] Lexington Genealogical and Historical Society, Inc.


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