Catherine Mosimann b. 1820 Azoudange, Moselle, FR d. 13 Feb 1909 Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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Catherine Mosimann

Female 1820 - 1909  (89 years)


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  • Name Catherine Mosimann  [1, 2, 3] 
    Birth 1820  Azoudange, Moselle, FR Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Gender Female 
    Immigration 1830  New Orleans, LA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Ship Superior
    Reference Number 196 
    Religion Amish Mennonite 
    Residence 1830  Butler Co., OH Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Death 13 Feb 1909  Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 5] 
    • Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery
    Person ID I196  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 15 Nov 2021 

    Family Christian Bürcky (Birky),   b. 29 Oct 1810, Bavaria, GR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Sep 1885, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Marriage 30 Aug 1841  Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Catherine Birky,   b. 13 Mar 1843, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Dec 1923, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
     2. Veronica (Fannie) Birky,   b. 16 Nov 1845, Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Dec 1930, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years)
     3. Christian H. Birky,   b. 13 May 1847, Elm Grove Twp., Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Sep 1920, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years)
     4. Bishop John C. Birky,   b. 4 Feb 1849, Elm Grove Twp., Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Apr 1920, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years)
     5. Bishop Joseph H. Birky,   b. 25 Nov 1850, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Sep 1927, Beemer, Cuming Co., NE Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)
     6. Andrew D. Birky,   b. 22 Jan 1853, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 May 1940, Milford, Seward Co., NE Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years)
     7. Jacob D. Birky,   b. 25 Jul 1855, Morton, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Jul 1926, Kouts, Porter Co., IN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)
     8. Valentine C. Birky,   b. 26 Jun 1858, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Sep 1900, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 42 years)
     9. Mary Birky,   b. 13 Aug 1860, Morton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Mar 1936, Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)
     10. Elizabeth Birky,   b. 10 Sep 1864, Morton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Jul 1881, Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 16 years)
    Family ID F91  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 3 Sep 2020 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1820 - Azoudange, Moselle, FR Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1830 - New Orleans, LA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1830 - Butler Co., OH Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 30 Aug 1841 - Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 13 Feb 1909 - Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit: Gospel Herald - Vol. I, No. 49 - March 6, 1909, page 783, 784

      Birky - Catherine Mosiman was born in Germany in the year 1820 and came to this country with her parents when about ten years old. She was married to Christian Birky in 1841, who died Sept. 26, 1885. To this union were born six sons and four daughters; one son died Sept. 12, 1900. Sister Birky was converted in early life and lived a consistent Christian life. She died Feb. 13, of the infirmities of old age; aged 89 y. She leaves to mourn her death, 9 children, 80 grandchildren, 96 great-grandchildren. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Buried near Hopedale, Ill., Feb. 16. Services by Daniel Nafziger and A. H. Leaman.

  • Sources 
    1. [S2] Ruth Berkey Reichly, The Berkey Book, (Arlington, VA).

    2. [S143] Verle and Gordon Oyer, Amish Emigration Through Le Havre.

    3. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65111056/catherine-birky.

    4. [S293] Norman Kauffmann, A Biography of Bishop John C. Birky, Hopedale, Illinois, 1849-1920 - Phase III, Page 1.

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


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