Joseph Esch b. 16 Jul 1851 Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL d. 28 Aug 1927 Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection

Joseph Esch

Male 1851 - 1927  (76 years)


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  • Name Joseph Esch  [1, 2
    Birth 16 Jul 1851  Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 28 Aug 1927  Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Washington, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Glendale Cemetery
    Person ID I9655  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 30 Jul 2022 

    Father Christian Esch (Oesch),   b. 26 Aug 1819, Walschbronn, FR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 May 1888, Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Mother Anna Gerber,   b. 10 Aug 1827, Gensbourg, Oberhaslach, Haut-Rhin, FR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 May 1898, Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years) 
    Marriage 30 Aug 1846  Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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 Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Henry Esch,   b. 7 Mar 1875, Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Feb 1918, Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (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 Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Nov 1934, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage 26 Sep 1893 
    Family ID F6811  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 3 Dec 2021 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 16 Jul 1851 - Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 3 Mar 1874 - Woodford Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 28 Aug 1927 - Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - 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.

  • Sources 
    1. [S1310] Susan Esch Rynearson (Adapted by Sharon Schertz), Knowledge, Dedication and Determination.

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


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