Barbara A. Martin b. 25 Dec 1855 Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 15 Apr 1944 Milford, Seward Co., NE: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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Barbara A. Martin[1]

Female 1855 - 1944  (88 years)


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  • Name Barbara A. Martin  [2] 
    Birth 25 Dec 1855  Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 15 Apr 1944  Milford, Seward Co., NE Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I4533  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 10 Jul 2018 

    Father Nicholas Martin,   b. 21 Mar 1835, Imling, Moselle, FR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Feb 1905, Beemer, Cuming Co., NE Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Mother Catherine (Katie) Litwiller,   b. 21 May 1834, Milford, Butler Co., OH Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 May 1930, Milford, Seward Co., NE Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 95 years) 
    Marriage 1 Apr 1855  Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F7014  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Andrew D. Birky,   b. 22 Jan 1853, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 May 1940, Milford, Seward Co., NE Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years) 
    Marriage 21 Feb 1878  Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Children 
     1. Nicholas M. Birky,   b. 27 Jul 1888, KS Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Aug 1982, Tangent, Linn Co., OR Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years)
    Family ID F2001  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Mar 2019 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 25 Dec 1855 - Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 21 Feb 1878 - Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 15 Apr 1944 - Milford, Seward Co., NE Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit:
      Birky- Barbara C. Birky, daughter of Nicholas and Katie Martin was born near Hopedale, Ill., Dec 25, 1855; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Stutzman, April 15, 1944; aged 88y, 3m, 20d, She accepted Christ in her youth and became a member of the Mennonite Church and lived a faithful life to the end. On Feb 21, 1878, she was married to Andrew Birky, who preceded her in death in 1940. She leaves her 8 children all of whom are living. They are: Mrs. Katie Stutzman, Mrs. Mary Stutzman, Mrs. Ida Stutzman, and Mrs. Lydia Miller all of Milford, Nebr.; Mrs. Fannie Stutzman, Mrs. Barbara Stutzman, Tofield Alta. Nicholas, Albany Oreg; and Reuben, Hebron, Ind. Her 3 sisters are; Mrs. Mary Burky, Creston, Mont; Mrs. Katie Stoltzfus, Manson, Ia.; and also 39 grandchildren and 74 great-grandchildren. One brother, Joseph, and 3 grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a devoted companion and a loving mother, who was much concerned about the spiritual welfare of her family. Hers was a life of unselfish sacrificial service for those about her. Her quiet daily walk with her Savior was one of inspiration d example. Grandma enjoyed good health until a few weeks ago she had the misfortune of breaking her hip Her intense suffering was born patiently. Funeral services were held April 17, in East Fairview Church in charge of Bros. J. M. Zimmerman and Era Wroth. Burial was in the church cemetery.

  • Sources 
    1. [S145] Neil Ann Stuckey Levine, Christian Cender in Alsace.

    2. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/139527155/andrew-d-birky.

    3. [S1058] Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, Vol 1, Page 004, Lic. No. 0049 - Marriage record of Andrew Birkey and Barbara Martin.


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