Jacobena Smith
1849 - 1925 (76 years)-
Name Jacobena Smith [1, 2, 3] Birth 22 Jul 1849 Metamora, Woodford Co., IL Gender Female Death 9 Sep 1925 Washington, Tazewell Co., IL Burial Washington, Tazewell Co., IL - Union Cemetery
Person ID I10975 Schrock-Birkey Connection Last Modified 11 Mar 2022
Father Christian Smith, b. 21 Jan 1802, Zimming, Moselle, FR d. 1876, IL (Age 73 years) Mother Catharina Baechler, b. 8 Apr 1805, St. Jean Kourtzerode, Moselle, FR d. 1860, Eureka, Woodford Co., IL (Age 54 years) Marriage 26 May 1838 IL [1, 4] - By Christian Engel
Family ID F5846 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Peter Sommer (Summer), b. 11 Apr 1843, Metamora, Woodford Co., IL d. 5 Jun 1922, Washington, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 79 years) Marriage 16 Jan 1870 Woodford Co., IL Family ID F7710 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 17 Jul 2010
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Event Map Birth - 22 Jul 1849 - Metamora, Woodford Co., IL Marriage - 16 Jan 1870 - Woodford Co., IL Death - 9 Sep 1925 - Washington, Tazewell Co., IL Burial - - Washington, Tazewell Co., IL = Link to Google Earth
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Notes - Obit:
Summer. - Bena (Smith) Summer was born near Metamora, Ill., July 22, 1849, where she grew to womanhood. She affiliated herself with the Mennonite Church in her youth and remained a faithful member until her death, which occurred Sept. 9, 1925; aged 76 y. 1 m. 17 d. On January 16, 1870, she was united in marriage to Peter Summer, who predeceased her three years ago. To this union were born eight sons and one daughter, all living, and all present at the funeral but one. She leaves 37 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Four grandchildren preceded her in death. She was the youngest of six children, four of whom preceded her in death. (One of these was Bishop John Smith.) Mrs. Mary Imhoff is the only one surviving her. Her life speaks louder than all we might be able to say:
"Her life is ended, her race is run,
Her goal is gained, her crown is won;
All that tongue can speak, in highest praise,
Is of little value for future days
Without eternal hope.
"Not many words, much time in thought
As she read God's Word and its meaning sought.
Her actions did her though portray
As she lived for us in her humble way
The Christ-life true."
Funeral services were conducted by A. A. Schrock at the home and A. H. Leaman and A. L. Buzzard at the Union Church. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Text, Jno. 14:1-3. A. L. B.
Her’s was the last funeral service ever held in Union Church. [5]
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Sources - [S398] Joseph Staker, Amish Mennonites in Tazewell Co.
- [S518] Dennis D. Summer, George Sommer Family: Early IllinoisSettlers.
- [S1060] Find-A-Grave.
- [S622] Lydia Leman Hohulin, A French Connection, Marriage Date 27 May 1838.
- [S227] Steven R. Estes, Living Stones: a History of the Metamora Mennonite Church.
- [S398] Joseph Staker, Amish Mennonites in Tazewell Co.