Joseph Esch
1851 - 1927 (76 years)-
Name Joseph Esch [1, 2] Birth 16 Jul 1851 Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL Gender Male Death 28 Aug 1927 Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL Burial Washington, Tazewell Co., IL - Glendale Cemetery
Person ID I9655 Schrock-Birkey Connection Last Modified 30 Jul 2022
Father Christian Esch (Oesch), b. 26 Aug 1819, Walschbronn, FR d. 25 May 1888, Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL (Age 68 years) Mother Anna Gerber, b. 10 Aug 1827, Gensbourg, Oberhaslach, Haut-Rhin, FR d. 17 May 1898, Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL (Age 70 years) Marriage 30 Aug 1846 Woodford Co., IL - Aug 20? source 552
Family ID F6245 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 Elizabeth Bachman, b. 1852 d. 15 Nov 1891 (Age 39 years) Marriage 3 Mar 1874 Woodford Co., IL Children 1. Henry Esch, b. 7 Mar 1875, Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL d. 24 Feb 1918, Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL (Age 42 years) 2. Samuel Esch, b. 1876 d. 1948 (Age 72 years) 3. Christian Esch 4. Martha Esch, b. 1880 d. 1882 (Age 2 years) 5. Joseph J. Esch, b. 1884 d. 1957 (Age 73 years) 6. Peter D. Esch, b. 1887 d. 1952 (Age 65 years) Family ID F6809 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 3 Dec 2021
Family 2 Elizabeth (Lizzie) Stauffer, b. 1853 d. 15 Nov 1891 (Age 38 years) Marriage 25 Feb 1891 [1] Family ID F6810 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 3 Dec 2021
Family 3 Hattie Schertz, b. 31 Jul 1855, IN d. 1 Nov 1934, Woodford Co., IL (Age 79 years) Marriage 26 Sep 1893 Family ID F6811 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 3 Dec 2021
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Event Map Birth - 16 Jul 1851 - Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL Marriage - 3 Mar 1874 - Woodford Co., IL Death - 28 Aug 1927 - Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL Burial - - Washington, Tazewell Co., IL = Link to Google Earth
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Notes - Obit: Gospel Herald, September 1927
Esch - Joseph, son of Christian and Anna Esch was born July 16, 1851 in the township where he resided through life. Last winter he passed through a severe sickness from which he never fully recovered, although he was able to be about until a few days before his death on Sunday, Aug. 28, 1927; aged 76 y., 1 m., 12 d. He accepted Christ as his Savior in early life and remained faithful to his Christian vows until the end. His church membership was with the Partridge Mennonite Church, near Metamora, Ill. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Bachman on March 3, 1874. To this union six children were born; (Henry, Samuel, Christian, Martha, Joseph J., and Peter D.). On Dec. 29, 1889, his wife was called by the angel of death. He was again united in marriage Feb. 25, 1891, to Lizzie Stauffer of Tiskilwa, Ill. In October of the same year this second union was broken by the death angel. On September 26, 1893, he was married to Hattie Schertz. To this union two children were born; (Frieda and Raymond). Brother Esch was a successful farmer. He met with many discouragements and bitter experiences. All these he bore patiently, exemplifying a true Christian spirit. The ruggedness of his life journey developed in him worthy characteristics. He was always sympathetic towards others, especially toward those in need. He was a faithful husband and a devoted father. He leaves his devoted wife, four children. (Samuel, Joseph, Peter, and Mrs. Frieda Grove), one sister (Mrs. Peter Schertz), six children, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by one brother (Peter Esch). Dec. 1912, and by four of his children. Funeral services at the Calvary Mennonite Church conducted by Valentine Stubhar and Ezra B. Yordy.
- Obit: Gospel Herald, September 1927
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