Benjamin Stauffer^{[1, 2]}

1856 - 1913  (57 years)

• Name	Benjamin Stauffer
  Birth	11 Apr 1856
  Gender	Male
  Death	23 Nov 1913  [1]
  Burial	Tofield, Alberta, Canada
  	Salem Mennonite Cemetery
  Person ID	I14491	Schrock-Birkey Connection
  Last Modified	27 Mar 2018

  
  

  Family	Magdalena Steider,   b. 25 Aug 1865, Metamora, Woodford Co., IL d. 1 Apr 1966, Duchess, Alberta, Canada (Age 100 years)
  Marriage	15 Feb 1885
  Children	1. Samuel Stauffer
  Family ID	F10083	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	27 Mar 2018

  
  

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  Obit: Gospel Herald, Dec. 18, 1913 Stauffer.--Bro. Ben Stauffer was born in Alsace, Germany, April 11, 1856; died at his home near Ryley, Alta., Canada, Nov. 23, 1913, of ulcer of the stomach, and consumption; aged 57 y. 7 m. 12 d. He was united in marriage to Lena Steider, Feb. 15, 1885. This union was blessed with 4 sons and 3 daughters. He leaves to mourn his departure his beloved wife, 4 sons, 2 daughters, 1 grandson, 3 brothers, 1 sister. One daughter preceded him to the spirit world. He often expressed a willingness, saying, "Not mine, but the Lord's will be done." He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church until death. Bro. Stauffer imigrated to Canada two years ago last March from Shickley, Nebr. Services conducted by Bros. N. E. Roth and Milo Stutzman, Text, II Tim. 4:6, first clause. Interment at the Salam Cemetery near Round Hill, Alta., Canada.

  
  

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  [S985] Descendants of Andre Schrag and Anne Pelsy. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58234217/benjamin-stauffer.