Joseph H. Klopfenstein b. 31 Jul 1829 Belfort, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, FR d. 12 Nov 1909 Eureka, Woodford Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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Joseph H. Klopfenstein[1]

Male 1829 - 1909  (80 years)


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  • Name Joseph H. Klopfenstein 
    Birth 31 Jul 1829  Belfort, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, FR Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Immigration 1847 
    • With his father
    Occupation Butcher Shop In Eureka, IL, and hotel keeper 
    Religion Mennonite 
    Residence 1850  Starke Co., OH Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Death 12 Nov 1909  Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3] 
    Burial Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Olio Cemetery. Services at the Methodist Church. “A Mennonite preacher from near here will conduct the services.”
    Person ID I7741  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 27 Apr 2019 

    Father John Klopfenstein 
    Mother Catherine 
    Family ID F5461  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Maria Yotty (Yoder),   b. 3 Apr 1836, Bavaria, GR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Jan 1926, Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage 26 Feb 1856  Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Kathryn Klopfenstein,   b. 1858   d. Bef 1900 (Age < 41 years)
     2. Christian Klopfenstein,   b. 1860   d. Bef 1880 (Age < 19 years)
     3. Joseph H. Klopfenstein, Jr.,   b. Nov 1867   d. 21 Aug 1949 (Age ~ 81 years)
     4. Josephine Klopfenstein,   b. 16 Nov 1867   d. 9 Jan 1939 (Age 71 years)
     5. Julianne (Annie) Klopfenstein,   b. 1870   d. 1896 (Age 26 years)
    Family ID F5447  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 17 Mar 2006 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 31 Jul 1829 - Belfort, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, FR Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1850 - Starke Co., OH Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 26 Feb 1856 - Woodford Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 12 Nov 1909 - Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit:
      Klopfenstein. - Joseph Klopfenstein was born in Upper Alsace, City of Belfort, France, on July 31, 1829; died on July 31, 1909; aged 80 y. 4 m. 8 d. In 1847 he emigrated with his parents to America, settling in Stark Co., O. In 1850 he came to Illinois, locating in Woodford Co. On Feb 26, 1856, he was united in marriage to Mary Yordy. In 1864 they moved to Eureka, where, with the exception of two years spent in Peoria, he has since lived and conducted a butcher shop until of late years. He was the father of five children, Kate, Annie, and Christian preceded him to the great beyond. His daughter, Josephine Carney of Chicago, and son Joseph of Eureka, remain to mourn his departure with their mother. He united with the Mennonite Church at the age of fourteen years and has lived an upright, honest life. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Eureka, on Dec. 11, by Bro Andrew Schrock, using as his text, Heb. 9:27, 28.

  • Sources 
    1. [S492] Descendants of Christian Yotty.

    2. [S561] Yordy/Yotty Connections.

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


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