Christian H. Birky b. 13 May 1847 Elm Grove Twp., Tazewell Co., IL d. 25 Sep 1920 Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection

Christian H. Birky

Male 1847 - 1920  (73 years)


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  • Name Christian H. Birky  [1, 2
    Birth 13 May 1847  Elm Grove Twp., Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 25 Sep 1920  Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Burial Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery
    Person ID I2793  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 15 Nov 2021 

    Father 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) 
    Mother Catherine Mosimann,   b. 1820, Azoudange, Moselle, FR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Feb 1909, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage 30 Aug 1841  Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F91  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Barbara Wittrig,   b. 24 Apr 1854, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Feb 1939, Bloomington, McLean Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage 17 Feb 1878  Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Christian Benjamin Birky,   b. 4 Jun 1879, Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Jun 1940, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years)
     2. Anna Sarah Birky,   b. 13 Aug 1880, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Mar 1935, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 54 years)
     3. Joseph Peter Birky,   b. 23 Nov 1881, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Oct 1908, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 26 years)
     4. Emma Katherine Birky,   b. 23 Jun 1883   d. 25 Dec 1911 (Age 28 years)
     5. Lewis Albert Birky,   b. 16 Aug 1885, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Oct 1957, Kouts, IN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)
     6. Lydia Barbara Birky,   b. 3 Mar 1888   d. 5 Jan 1931 (Age 42 years)
     7. William Henry Birky,   b. 19 Mar 1891   d. 28 Sep 1978 (Age 87 years)
     8. Elizabeth Amelia (Molly) Birky,   b. 18 Mar 1892, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Nov 1971, Champaign, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)
     9. John Samuel Birky,   b. 21 Aug 1895, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Jan 1974, Foosland, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)
     10. Alvin L. Birky,   b. 30 Oct 1897, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Dec 1976, Leo, Allen Co., IN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)
    Family ID F1966  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 3 Dec 2006 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 13 May 1847 - Elm Grove Twp., Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 17 Feb 1878 - Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 25 Sep 1920 - 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 - Volume XIII, Number 31 - October 28, 1920 - page 605

      Birky.--Christian H., oldest son of Christian and Katie Birky, was born near Tremont, Ill., May 13, 1847; died Sept. 25, 1920; age 73 y. 4 m. 13 d. He was married to Barbara Wittrig of Wayland, Ia., Feb. 17, 1878. To this union were born 10 children 2 of whom preceded him to the spirit world. He also is survived by 26 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. Early in life he united with the Amish Mennonite Church of which he was a faithful member until the end. Funeral services were held at the Hopedale, Ill., church, Sept. 28, conducted by Samuel Gerber of Tremont, Ill.

      From Elm Grove, moved to Delavan, IL. Christian was registered as a Democrat.

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

    2. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25976961/christian-h-birky.

    3. [S11] Obituaries of Individuals.

    4. [S400] Roggy families in Widrick Genealogical Database, Place, and death day put at 23 Sep 1920.


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