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- Obit: Gospel Herald
Saltzman. - Barbara Schmidtt was born in Alsace, Germany, April 29, 1826; died Jan. 12, 1916, at the home of her daughter, Christiana Leuschner, Normal, Ill., aged 89 y. 4 m. 13 d. She was the third in a family of six sons and daughters. She came with her parents to this country in 1832, first settling in Lancaster Co., Pa. Five years later they moved to Butler Co., Ohio. In 1856 they moved to Tazewell Co., Ill. In 1867 she with her husband moved to McLean Co., which has been her home ever since. She was united in marriage to Andrew Saltzman in 1851. To this union were born 6 children, 2 of whom died in infancy. There were 17 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She died of the infirmities of old age. She was an earnest Christian, a member of the Mennonite Church from her youth. Hers was a life lived above reproach. Quiet and unassuming, her heart went out in tender sympathy towards the needy. She enjoyed extensive acquaintance and was always a welcome visitor in the homes of friends and relatives. Funeral Jan. 14 was conducted at the house by Bros. Peter Shantz and Lee Lantz, and at the East White Oak Mennonite Church by I. Shantz, J. H. King, and Valentine Strubhar. Interment in the Shantz Cemetery near Carlock, Ill., where lies her husband who preceded her in death more than 25 years.
Obit:
Mrs. Salzman died at the home of her daughter and had been confined to her bed only about ten days, her last illness dating from Christmas Day. The debilities incident to old age were the immediate cause of her death. She has the third child of John and Christena Schmidt, residents of Alsace Loraine, now provinces of Germany but belonging to France at the time of her birth. She came with her parents and family to this country in 1832, first settling in Lancaster County, PA. She could relate many interesting events in the lives of the pioneers of those days and especially was the ocean voyage a dangerous undertaking, as about forty days was required in passing. One of her sisters died on the voyage and was buried in the Atlantic. After a few years residence in PA, the family moved to Ohio and in 1856 to this state locating in Tazewell County. Forty-seven years ago she, with her husband, came to McLean County. While still in Ohio, she married August Salzman in 1851. To this union were born 6 children, 2 of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are John W. and Andrew B. of this city, Samuel D. of Renville, MN, and Mrs. August Leuschner, with whom she had resided at her death. She was an earnest Christian, a member of the Mennonite Church from early childhood. Her's was a life lived above reproach. Quiet and unassuming in her manner, her heart went out in tenderest sympathy to the needy. Mrs. Salzman enjoyed an extensive acquaintance outside this immediate vicinity and in the homes of these friends and relatives she was always a most welcome and interesting visitor. The funeral was held on Friday from the house and later from the East White Oak Mennonite Church. Interment will be in the Lantz cemetery where lies her husband, who preceded her in death on April 20, 1891.
contributed by Nancy J Miller (source not given) [5]
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1826 - 1916 (89 years)
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