Jacobena Smith b. 22 Jul 1849 Metamora, Woodford Co., IL d. 9 Sep 1925 Washington, Tazewell Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection

Jacobena Smith

Female 1849 - 1925  (76 years)


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  • Name Jacobena Smith  [1, 2, 3
    Birth 22 Jul 1849  Metamora, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 9 Sep 1925  Washington, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Washington, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Union Cemetery
    Person ID I10975  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 11 Mar 2022 

    Father Christian Smith,   b. 21 Jan 1802, Zimming, Moselle, FR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1876, IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Catharina Baechler,   b. 8 Apr 1805, St. Jean Kourtzerode, Moselle, FR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1860, Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 54 years) 
    Marriage 26 May 1838  IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 4
    • By Christian Engel
    Family ID F5846  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Peter Sommer (Summer),   b. 11 Apr 1843, Metamora, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Jun 1922, Washington, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage 16 Jan 1870  Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F7710  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 17 Jul 2010 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 22 Jul 1849 - Metamora, Woodford Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 16 Jan 1870 - Woodford Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 9 Sep 1925 - Washington, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - 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]

  • Sources 
    1. [S398] Joseph Staker, Amish Mennonites in Tazewell Co.

    2. [S518] Dennis D. Summer, George Sommer Family: Early IllinoisSettlers.

    3. [S1060] Find-A-Grave.

    4. [S622] Lydia Leman Hohulin, A French Connection, Marriage Date 27 May 1838.

    5. [S227] Steven R. Estes, Living Stones: a History of the Metamora Mennonite Church.


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