Anna Marie Augsburger b. 23 Feb 1863 Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL d. 21 May 1928 Deer Creek, Tazewell Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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Anna Marie Augsburger

Female 1863 - 1928  (65 years)


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  • Name Anna Marie Augsburger  [1, 2] 
    Birth 23 Feb 1863  Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Religion Mennonite 
    Death 21 May 1928  Deer Creek, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • at her home
    Person ID I15522  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 8 Mar 2019 

    Father Jacob Augsburger,   b. 29 Jul 1823, Heinzenhof, Bavaria, GR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Feb 1869, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 45 years) 
    Mother Barbara Steinman,   b. 16 Jun 1829, Bavaria, GR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Mar 1911, Morton, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Marriage 7 Aug 1848  Lancaster Co., PA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Family ID F5861  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Christian Zehr,   b. 16 Jun 1857, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Aug 1922, Deer Creek, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years) 
    Marriage 12 Oct 1880 
    Family ID F10701  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 25 Jul 2018 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 23 Feb 1863 - Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 21 May 1928 - Deer Creek, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit: Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 15 - July 12, 1928, pages 318, 319, 320
      Zehr. - Anna Maria Augsberger was born at Tremont, Ill., Feb. 23, 1863; died at her home in Deer Creek, Ill., May 21, 1928; aged 65 y. 2 m. 28 d. 

      Her husband, Christian Zehr, preceded her in death six years ago. 

      One daughter (Alta) her only child survives. Besides her daughter she leaves 2 brothers, 3 sisters, and a host of relatives and friends. 

      She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church near Goodfield, Ill., and was greatly respected by all who knew her. She was afflicted for over three years, being confined to her home most of the time. She bore all her sickness patiently, always looking on the bright side, trusting in her Savior. 

      Funeral services were conducted by J. A. Heiser, Jacob Zehr, and H. C. Smith. Texts, John 14:1-3; Psa. 116:15. Interment in Hopedale Cemetery. 
      "A precious one from us is gone, 
      A voice we loved is still, 
      A place is vacant in the home 
      Which can never be filled." 
      By a friend.

  • Sources 
    1. [S11] Obituaries of Individuals, of Christian Zehr.

    2. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43605163/christian-zehr.

    3. [S398] Joseph Staker, Amish Mennonites in Tazewell Co.


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