John G. Birkey b. 14 Jan 1853 Tazewell Co., IL d. 17 Dec 1932 Manson, Calhoun Co., IA: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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John G. Birkey

Male 1853 - 1932  (79 years)


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  • Name John G. Birkey  [1, 2] 
    Birth 14 Jan 1853  Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • FAG gives year as 1852
    Gender Male 
    Religion Mennonite 
    Death 17 Dec 1932  Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    • Rose Hill Cemetery
    Person ID I2858  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 7 May 2021 

    Father Andreas Bircky (Buerky),   b. 27 Oct 1816, Willbach, Bavaria, GR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Jan 1892, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Marie Madeleine Gerber,   b. 22 Jan 1823, Barr, Lower Alsace, FR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Jun 1912, Dewey, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage Oct 1842  Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4] 
    Family ID F93  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catherine Schrock,   b. 25 Nov 1850, Alsace Lorraine, FR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Aug 1938, Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years) 
    Marriage 22 Feb 1876 
    • One obit says 22 Feb 1876, the other 22 Feb 1873. However, their first child was born at the end of 1876.
    Children 
     1. Magdalena A. (Lena) Birkey,   b. 26 Dec 1877, Metamora Twp., Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Jul 1958, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
     2. Andrew C. Birkey,   b. 7 Jul 1879, Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Oct 1959, Rockwell City, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
     3. Joseph D. Birkey,   b. 11 Nov 1880, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Sep 1971, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years)
     4. John E. Birkey,   b. 15 Mar 1882, Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Aug 1980, Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 98 years)
     5. Levi F. Birkey,   b. 7 Mar 1884, Metamora Twp., Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Sep 1951, Grand Rapids, MI Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years)
     6. Lizzie Birkey,   b. 14 Dec 1885   d. Feb 1975 (Age 89 years)
     7. William (Will) G. Birkey,   b. 20 Feb 1889, IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Apr 1979, IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years)
     8. Katie Birkey,   b. 12 Dec 1892   d. 14 Apr 1984 (Age 91 years)
    Family ID F2022  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 30 Apr 2021 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 14 Jan 1853 - Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 17 Dec 1932 - Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit:
      BIRKEY. - JOHN G. Birkey was born Jan. 14, 1853, in Tazewell Co., Ill.; died of hardening of the arteries Dec. 17, 1932; aged 79 y. 9 m. 3 d. He grew to manhood on his father's farm near Morton, Ill. On Feb. 22, 1873 [this should probably be 1876], he was married to Catherine Schrock of Roanoke, Ill. They lived on a farm near there for 23 years. In 1893, with their family, they moved to Champaign Co., Ill., where they resided on their own farm until 1913. In the spring of that year they moved to Manson, Iowa, and have since that time resided in their home in East Manson (except for a few years when they lived with their daughter Katie, Mrs. Ben Zehr). In his early youth he accepted Christ as his personal Savior, and united with the Mennonite Church, in which faith he continued until the end. During his lifetime he made many friends wherever he went by his kind disposition and friendliness. He was a man who enjoyed comparatively good health until about 8 weeks ago, when he began to fail. About 2 weeks ago his condition became more serious. During his illness he endured much pain and suffering, but he bore it patiently, waiting for the time that God should call him home. He leaves his life-long companion of nearly 57 years, 5 sons, 3 daughters, 40 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. The surviving children are: Lena (Mrs. Dave Springer), of Foosland, Ill.; Joe D. and Levi of Clarksville, Mich.; Andrew, John E., and Will, of Manson, Ia.; Lizzie (Mrs.Alpha Naffziger), of Rockwell City, Ia.; and Katie (Mrs. Ben Zehr), of Manson. Three children preceded him in death, 2 in infancy and 1 in early childhood. Although he will be greatly missed by his loved ones, yet we bow to Him who doeth all things well, and with trust and confidence say, "Thy will be done." Funeral services were held at his home in Manson, followed by services at the Manson Mennonite Church on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 20, conducted by J. D. Graber, Nick Stoltzfus, and A. R. Egli. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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

    2. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23569917/john-g.-birkey.

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

    4. [S955] Steven R. Estes, Illinois Ministers Attending the Amish Ministers’ Meetings of 1862-1878, Part One, Gives date as 2 Oct 1843 and place as Butler Co., OH.


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