Jacob Wolber b. 13 Feb 1849 Konigsbach, Baden, GR d. 17 Oct 1931 Deer Creek, Tazewell Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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Jacob Wolber

Male 1849 - 1931  (82 years)


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  • Name Jacob Wolber  [1] 
    Birth 13 Feb 1849  Konigsbach, Baden, GR Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 17 Oct 1931  Deer Creek, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I3690  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 25 Dec 2020 

    Family 1 Magdalena Zehr,   b. 26 Nov 1855   d. 4 Apr 1890 (Age 34 years) 
    Marriage 28 Oct 1875  McLean Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Ann Wolber,   b. 4 Aug 1876   d. 7 Sep 1936 (Age 60 years)
     2. Emma Wolber,   b. 15 Aug 1882   d. 23 Apr 1960 (Age 77 years)
     3. John Robert Wolber,   b. 18 Dec 1884   d. 15 Oct 1945 (Age 60 years)
     4. Susan L. Wolber,   b. 4 Jan 1879, Deer Creek, Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Dec 1953, Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)
    Family ID F825  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Mar 2019 

    Family 2 Phoebe Zehr,   b. 9 Jun 1864, Goodfield, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Oct 1939, Deer Creek, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Marriage 1 Jan 1891 
    Children 
     1. Alvin Wolber,   b. 24 Apr 1892   d. 13 May 1936 (Age 44 years)
     2. Magdalena Wolber,   b. 28 Dec 1895   d. 2 Dec 1941 (Age 45 years)
     3. Esther Wolber,   b. 28 Aug 1898
     4. Ada Katherine Wolber,   b. 10 Aug 1901   d. 27 May 1902 (Age 0 years)
    Family ID F829  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 May 2001 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 13 Feb 1849 - Konigsbach, Baden, GR Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 28 Oct 1875 - McLean Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 17 Oct 1931 - Deer Creek, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit: Gospel Herald, November 1931:
      Jacob, son of Christian and Susan Wolber, was born in Koenigeback, Baden, Germany, Feb. 13, 1849; died at his home near Deer Creek, Ill., Oct. 17, 1931; aged 82 y. 8 m. 4 d. He came to America at the age of 19 years, and lived in this community the remainder of his life. On Oct. 28, 1875, he was married to Magdalene Zehr, who preceded him in death 41 years ago. To this union four children were born. On Jan. 1, 1891, he was married to Phoebe Zehr and to this union were born four children. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful and active member until death. He enjoyed good health until two months ago, when he was stricken with an illness from which he never recovered. During this time he suffered much but bore it all patiently. He was resigned to the will of God and had morning worship with his family until the day preceding his death. He leaves his wife, and the following children: Mrs. Elizabeth Zehr, Mrs. Susan Heiser, Mrs. Otto Guengerich, John, Alvin, Lena (a patient at the Oak Knoll Sanitarium), and Esther. One daughter, Ada, preceded him in death in 1902. He also leaves two sisters and one brother in Germany, 17 grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held from the church at Deer Creek, Oct. 19, in charge of Bro. E.B. Yordy, Ellison and J.D. Hartzler." [2]

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

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


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