Andrew Zehr b. 9 Jun 1839 Struth, Bas-Rhin, FR d. 10 Jun 1915 Manson, Calhoun Co., IA: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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Andrew Zehr

Male 1839 - 1915  (76 years)


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  • Name Andrew Zehr  [1, 2, 3] 
    Birth 9 Jun 1839  Struth, Bas-Rhin, FR Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Immigration 1858  [1, 4] 
    • Dec 1855?
    Religion Mennonite 
    Death 10 Jun 1915  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 
    • Rose Hill Cemetery
    Person ID I3689  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 19 Nov 2020 

    Father Joseph Zehr,   b. 29 Apr 1809, Struth, Bas-Rhin, FR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jul 1883, Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Catherine Kohler,   b. 1815, FR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Oct 1884, Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Marriage 25 Feb 1834  Schalbach, Phalsbourg, Moselle, FR Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Family ID F431  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Magdalena (Lena) Zehr,   b. 21 Mar 1843, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Feb 1914, Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years) 
    Marriage 28 Jul 1863  Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Children 
     1. Christian S. Zehr,   b. 18 May 1864, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 May 1938, Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years)
     2. Elizabeth M. Zehr,   b. 12 Apr 1866, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Apr 1924, Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years)
     3. John C. Zehr,   b. 31 Mar 1872, Livingston Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Dec 1916, Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 44 years)
     4. Joseph A. Zehr,   b. 18 Dec 1867, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Oct 1918, Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 50 years)
    Family ID F1517  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 24 Jul 2018 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 9 Jun 1839 - Struth, Bas-Rhin, FR Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 28 Jul 1863 - Woodford Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 10 Jun 1915 - 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: Gospel Herald , Vol VIII, No 14, 1 July 1915

      Zehr - Andrew Zehr was born in France June 9, 1839; died June 10, 1915; aged 76 y. 1 d. He came to America with his parents in December, 1855, and settled in Woodford Co., Ill. He united with the Mennonite Church in his youth of which Church he was a faithful member at the time of his death. He was united in marriage to Magdalena Zehr July 28, 1863. This union was blessed with 11 children. His wife and 2 children preceded him to the spirit world. Nine children, 36 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, 1 sister, and a large circle of friends remain to mourn his death. 

      Bro. Zehr's desire was to be at home in glory. The funeral was held at the Mennonite Church in Manson, Iowa, June 13. Bro. A. H. Leaman of Chicago, assisted by Bro. Risser of Eureka, Ill., conducted the services. Text, II Tim. 4:8. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

  • Sources 
    1. [S398] Joseph Staker, Amish Mennonites in Tazewell Co.

    2. [S26] Margaret and Verle Oyer, Jacob Zehr, 1825-1898, Mackinaw Meeting Preacher.

    3. [S1060] Find-A-Grave.

    4. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23520671/andrew-zehr.

    5. [S269] GeneaNet Family Tree of Jean François Lorentz.


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