John A. Springer b. 24 Dec 1877 Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 16 Feb 1924 Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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John A. Springer

Male 1877 - 1924  (46 years)


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  • Name John A. Springer  [1, 2] 
    Birth 24 Dec 1877  Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • (1879?)
    Gender Male 
    Religion Amish Mennonite 
    USR1 Pneumonia 
    Death 16 Feb 1924  Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 21 Feb 1924  Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery. Services conducted by Joe Heiser of IL.
    Person ID I2796  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 1 May 2021 

    Father Johann Springer,   b. 28 Aug 1834, Munich, Bavaria, GR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 May 1896, Little Mackinaw Twp., Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Nafziger,   b. 1 May 1836, Unterweilbach, Bavaria, GR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Feb 1908, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Marriage 1857  Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F4749  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 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) 
    Marriage 28 Jan 1903  [1, 3] 
    • Obit gives day as Jan 25.
    Children 
     1. Raymond W. Springer,   b. 7 Nov 1907, Minier, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Jul 1986, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)
     2. Ervin Chester Springer,   b. 1 Jul 1914, Minier, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Mar 1992, Champaign, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
     3. Lawrence Springer
     4. Ada Springer
     5. Edna Lavina Springer,   b. 18 Jan 1910, Minier, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Nov 1998 (Age 88 years)
    Family ID F1967  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 20 Jan 2009 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 24 Dec 1877 - Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 16 Feb 1924 - Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 21 Feb 1924 - Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit: Gospel Herald 1924
      Springer. - John A., son of John and Lizzie Springer, was born near Hopedale, Ill., Dec. 24, 1877; died Feb. 16, 1924; aged 46 y. 1 m. 28 d. He was sick only five days with pneumonia. He was united in marriage to Annie Birkey, Jan. 28, 1903. To this union 5 children were born, 3 sons and 2 daughters. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his early life and in his chosen faith was true to the end. He leaves his sorrowing wife, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 1 brother, 6 sisters, and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the A. M. Church south of Hopedale, Ill., on Feb. 21, conducted by Joe Heiser of Ill.

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

    2. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44167984/john-a-springer.

    3. [S11] Obituaries of Individuals.


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