Ulrich Salzmann

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Fermier au Munchhof, Still Bas-Rhin (Robert Lutz)
• Religion: Anabaptist
• Residence: 1780, Still, Bas-Rhin, FR
• Residence: 1828, Marimont Les Benestroff, Moselle, FR

Notes:

Had at least eight children, some of whose descendants became Catholic.

Translation of the act: 1. Today the seventh day of the month of fructidor in year 3 of the French republic at 4 o'clock record? ? ? have appeared before me Frantz Joseph Schernberger member of the municipal council of Still in the department of Bas-Rhin elected since the five Frimaire responsible for writing birth certificates of marriage and death of citizens in order to conclude a marriage on the one hand (barred word) Ulrich Saltzmann 38-year-old farmer living in the municipality of Still in the Lower Saxon department of Catherine Bächler; on the other hand Barbara (Beard) Roth 22 years old daughter of Johannes (Jean) Roth miller of the municipality of Châtenois living in the department of Bas-Rhin and Anna Gretz his wife, accompanied by Michel Saltzmann 40-year-old farmer in the municipality of Still living in the Münchhof brother of the husband, Johannes (Jean) Saltzmann 28-year-old farmer brother of the husband also of the municipality of Still living in the Münchhof, Johannes (Jean) Roth 73 years old miller in the department of Bas-Rhin inhabiting the municipality of Châtenois, father of the wife and Joseph Roth 25 years old single son of Johannes (Jean) Roth and Anna Gretz his wife, living with his parents previously mentioned,. Frantz Joseph Schernberger on this in the presence of the parties and witnesses cited asked of his birth that his brothers cited above confirm and failing birth certificate of which? ? ? from the municipality of Still? ? ? and? ? ? from the union of Michel Saltzmann and Elisabeth Sommer his wife. And from the testimony of his father quoted above and from the brothers Johannes (Jean) Roth and Joseph Roth who testify that Barbara Roth is born of the union of Johannes (Jean) Roth and Anna Gretz in the department of Bas-Rhin the municipality from Val de Villé. In the third, the banns were published, no opposition or impediment to this project of marriage having been pronounced after publication of the banns signed by the registrar Frantz Joseph Schernberger, 1st Fructidor and the same day published in the main door of the common house of Still and posted the same banns also published to the municipality of Châtenois, which proves that this marriage is in conformity with the ... of 29 Thermidor. September 20, 1792. After Ulrich Saltzmann and Barbara (Beard) Roth said out loud that they want to get married, I I have declared that by this marriage Ulrich Saltzmann and Barbara (Barbe) Roth are united by the bonds of marriage and the present act which the parties and the witnesses with me signed has been drawn up. Done at the common home of Still the same day, month and year as stated above.

Birth:
Munchhof

Residence:
Munchhof

Died:
Still, death certificate No. 15, year XIV page 6/9. Died Ulrich Salzman farmer, 50 years old, husband of Barbe Roth ..

Ulrich married Catherine Bachler before 1795. Catherine was born about 1763; died about 1795. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ulrich married Barbe Roth on 24 Aug 1795 in Still, Bas-Rhin, FR. Barbe (daughter of Jean Roth and Anna Gretz (Fritz?)) was born in 1773 in Ste. Marie-aux-Mines (Markirch), Haut-Rhin, Alsace, FR; died on 26 Dec 1834 in Angomont, Meurthe-et-Moselle, FR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Madeleine Sommer on 18 Apr 1841 in Bourg-Bruche, Bas-Rhin, FR. Madeleine (daughter of Ulrich Sommer and Barbe Guengrich (Guerich)) was born on 31 Jan 1803 in Neuviller-la-Roche, Bas-Rhin, FR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer (Cultivateur)
• Religion: Anabaptist

Jacques married Catherine Sommer on 24 Mar 1824 in Neuviller-la-Roche, Bas-Rhin, FR. Catherine (daughter of Ulrich Sommer and Barbe Guengrich (Guerich)) was born on 26 Nov 1804 in Neuviller-la-Roche, Bas-Rhin, FR; died after 1856. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
20 August 1802 : Birth - Still, 67480, Bas Rhin, Alsace, France
Still , état civil , registre des naissances , acte n°46, an X page 13/16 .
Witness : Joseph Gieger
Witness : Antoine Müller
Sources: http://archives.bas-rhin.fr/detail-document/ETAT-CIVIL-C476-P1-R180864#visio/page:ETAT-CIVIL-C476-P1-R180864-1774343

Notes:

Birth:
Still , état civil , registres des naissances , acte n° 31 , an XIII , page 8/13

Notes:

Buried:
Burrton Cemetery

Family/Spouse: Ella M.. Ella was born in 1861; died in 1928; was buried in Burrton, Harvey Co., KS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Burrton Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Mennonite
• Immigration: 9 Jul 1855, Le Havre to New York

Notes:

Birth:
The birth entry name was Elisabeth Salsmann. Her parents were described as anabaptists farmer Jacob Salesman, 25, and Catherine Sommer. It was witnessed by farmer Uherlihe (Ulli) Sommer, 56.

Immigration:
On the passenger list of the Havre, the entire traveling party is Joseph Saltzmann, 56, France; Madel Sommer, 50; Andre, 12; Chretien, 7; and Elisabeth Saltzmann, 28.

Died:
Gravestone date. "Elizabeth Roeschley, gest. d. 7 Jan. 1891, 60 Jahre alt."

Buried:
Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery

Elizabeth married Johannes (Jean) Roeschley on 28 Jan 1856 in Tazewell Co., IL. Johannes (son of Johannes (Jean) Roeschli and Elisabeth Wagler) was born on 7 Jun 1812 in Moussey, Vosges, FR; died on 19 May 1881 in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married twice? Once to Frenni Fongon, then in 1856 to Barbe Baritel?

Joseph married Barbe Bacher on 23 Sep 1856 in Bourg-Bruche, Bas-Rhin, FR. Barbe was born on 30 Aug 1827 in Lubine, Vosges, Bas-Rhin, FR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Anne Forcyon on 14 Aug 1853 in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, FR. Anne died on 15 May 1856 in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, FR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Cultivateur

Notes:

Married twice? Once in 1858 to Catherine Pecheur?

Family/Spouse: Annette Delelbach. (Dellenbach?). Annette was born in 1834 in Saales, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, Frankreich; died before 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christian married Catherine Pecheur on 27 Feb 1858. Catherine was born in 1827. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Mennonite
• Immigration: 1854/55, New York, NY

Notes:

Obit:
Saltzman.-- Jacob Saltzman was born in Alsace-Lorraine Dec. 1, 1834; died at his home in Woodford Co., Ill., June 23, 1909; aged 75y. 6m. 22d. At the age of 21, he came to this country and settled in Woodford Co., where he spent the remainder of his life. In early years he united with the Mennonite Church, of which he was a faithful member to the end. In 1857 he united in marriage with Magdalena Beller, who survives him. He leaves to mourn his departure, a bereaved wife, 4 sons, 2 daughters, 33 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Four grandchildren and one great-grandchild preceded him to the spirit world. Peace to his ashes. He was buried June 26, in the cemetery near his home. Funeral services conducted in German by Bro. Peter Zimmerman and Bro. Jonas Litwiller, and in English by Bro. George Summer.

 

Immigration:
On the ship “Mercury”

Died:
Date from obituaries

Buried:
Baughman Cemetery, near his home

Jacob married Magdalena Beller on 29 Oct 1857. Magdalena (daughter of Peter Beller and Barbe Gasser) was born on 20 Aug 1830 in Lorraine, FR; died on 29 Feb 1916 in Panola Twp., Woodford Co., IL; was buried on 2 Mar 1916 in Panola Twp., Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Moulder: worker who molds works of sculpture or foundry parts.

Notes:

Married 1866 to Eliza Donner?

Andre married Marie Josephine Benay in 1839. Marie was born in 1869; died in 1923. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Cultivateur

Notes:

Married 1865 Catherine ….?

Jean married Catherine Haas on 7 Jan 1865 in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, FR. Catherine was born in 1837; died in 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Cultivateur

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Religion: Amish Mennonite
• USR1: Rheumatic heart disease
• Residence: 22 Jul 1880, Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL

Notes:

After Jacob died, Lydia continued to farm. A sheaf of wheat was placed on the coffin of Jacob. He had a rheumatic heart.


They are found on the 1900 census of Montgomery as Jacob Roeschley, 42, born in Illinois in March 1859 to French parents; Lydia, 38, born in Illinois in March 1862 to parents from Germany and France; and six children born in Illinois. They are found on the 1900 census of Montgomery Township, Woodford County. They are buried in Mount Zion Cemetery at Deer Creek.

Residence:
According to marriage record

Died:
A sheaf of wheat was put on his coffin

Buried:
Mt. Zion

Jacob married Lydia A. Zehr on 22 Jul 1880 in Tazewell Co., IL. Lydia (daughter of Christian Zehr and Marie (Mary) Oyer) was born on 29 Mar 1863 in Deer Creek Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; died on 9 Oct 1935 in Deer Creek Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Deer Creek, Tazewell Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish
• USR1: Lung Fever - Pneumonia

Notes:

Obit: The Herald of Truth - May 1, 1899 - pages 140-142
ZEHR. - On the 17th of April 1899, in McLean Co., Ill., of lung fever, Magdalena Zehr, nee Raeschli, aged 41 years and 19 days. She was born in Washington, Tazewell Co., Ill., and united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and remained a faithful member to her death. She was married to Christian Zehr Feb. 5, 1878. This union was blessed with seven children, of whom five survive, also husband, parents, brothers and sisters. Just before her death she called her children to her bedside, and after lovingly admonishing them to live in the fear of God she bade them and her dear companion farewell. She was ready to go and was fully resigned to God's will. Buried on the 19th. Funeral services at the house and at the M. H. by Christian King, Daniel Zehr, Joseph H. King and Joseph Stuckey.

Died:
At her home

Buried:
Stumbaugh Cemetery

Magdalena married Christian Zehr on 5 Feb 1878 in Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL. Christian (son of Christian Zehr and Marie (Mary) Oyer) was born on 12 Mar 1857 in Deer Creek, Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; died on 12 Oct 1926 in Olio Twp., Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Mennonite- Waldo Mennonite Church
• Census: 1910, Nebraska Twp., Livingston Co., IL

Notes:

Obit:
Roeschley.--John, son of John and Elizabeth Roeschley, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Aug. 25, 1859; died at his home, Flanagan, Ill., Nov. 24, 1947; aged 88 y. 2 m. 29 d. His early boyhood was spent in the vicinity of Eureka, Ill. After his marriage to Elizabeth Orendorff on Jan. 18, 1891, they moved to Flanagan. Surviving are his widow, 9 children (Eli and Leo, Graymont, Ill.; Noah, Morton, Ill.; Lovina Slagell, Gridley, Ill.; Melvin, Roy, and Orie, of Flanagan; Freda and Harold, at home), one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Yordy, of Eureka), and 18 grandchildren. Four children (Alfred, Amelia, Esther, and Ivan) preceded him in death. In his early youth he accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church. He lived a quiet but faithful life. Funeral services were conducted at the Waldo Church, in charge of J. D. Hartzler, assisted by A. C. Good. Interment was made in the Waldo Cemetery.

Census:
Listed with wife and eleven children. Lived near Salem Orphanage.

Died:
December? (Gary Yordy)

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

John married Elizabeth Orendorff on 18 Jan 1891 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. Elizabeth (daughter of Daniel Orendorff and Mary Yordy) was born on 24 Dec 1872 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died on 26 Feb 1960 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL; was buried on 29 Feb 1960 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife, Mother
• Religion: Amish Mennonite

Notes:

Gospel Herald Obit:
Yordy, -- Elizabeth, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Saltzman) Roeschley, was born near Spring Bay, Ill., July 20, 1862; passed away Feb.3, 1953; aged 90 y. 6 m. 14 d. On Jan. 1, 1882, at the Roanoke Mennonite Church, she was united in marriage to Joseph Yordy, who preceded her in death in 1925. Surviving are 3 daughters (Ella, Anna, and Mrs. Josephine Schrock, Eureka, Ill.), 5 sons (Aaron, Peoria, Ill.; Ezra, Eureka, Ill.; Walter, Chicago, Ill.; Jonas, Eureka, Ill.; and Alvin, Denver, Colo.), 15 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. One son (Lewis) also preceded her in death. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church and for many years taught a German Sunday-school class. Funeral services were in charge of John L. Harnish and J. D. Hartzler, with burial in the church cemetery.
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“Elizabeth taught her husband, Joseph, to read. She was quiet, determined, with a good sense of humor. She was frugal, a good gardener, and managed her household well, often smoothing over differences in the family--a leveler. Elizabeth was affected for many years with arthritis, and was an invalid during her later years in life, finally confined to her home because of her helpless condition.

“Grandma Yordy outlived her husband by many years...Grandma must have had severe arthritis. She walked so slowly that she had to be called to dinner at least ten minutes before serving time. Aunt Ella and Uncle Aaron were always there at the farm taking care of ‘Ma.’ Later, when they moved back to Eureka, Uncle Jonas and Aunt Anna appeared on the scene to take care of their aging and bedfast mother....”

A Eureka newspaper article reported Elizabeth being honored at a surprise birthday party dinner at her home three miles south of Eureka, arranged by Mrs. William Kane of Metamora. The article went on to mention her parents, “Mr. and Mrs. Roeschley who lived two miles north of Eureka. She [Elizabeth] remembers how she would walk to Eureka with eggs in a market basket and take groceries home for the week. She attended church services at what was called Black Partrige, across from the Partrige cemetery, west of Washington, and also remembers well the old “grist mill” along the Illinois river [where her father was miller].”

Birth:
Born in her parents’ home two miles north of Eureka

Buried:
Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery

Elizabeth married Joseph P. Yordy on 1 Jan 1882 in Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL. Joseph (son of Peter Yordy and Maria (Mary) Birky) was born on 7 Nov 1857 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 19 Feb 1925 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Feb 1925 in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Mennonite

Notes:

Obit:
Slagel. - Mary Roeschley Slagel, youngest daughter of John and Elizabeth Roeschley, was born in Eureka, Ill., Aug. 9, 1869; died Oct. 19, 1928 at the Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington, Ill.; aged 59 y. 2 m. 10 d. At the age of 15 she united with the Mennonite Church and maintained this fellowship until the time of her death. In 1888 she was united in marriage to D. W. Slagel, and since then for a little over 40 years they have lived in the vicinity of Flanagan, Ill. She is survived by her husband, 7 sons (Arthur, Amos, George, Willis, Edwin, Gilbert, Milton), 4 daughters, Alma, Emma, Edna, Irene), 15 grandchildren, 1 brother (John, Flanagan, Ill.), 1 sister (Mrs. Joe. Yordy, Eureka, Ill.), 1 daughter, Mrs. John Neuhauser, preceded her to the spirit world in 1923. About two weeks previous to her death, she underwent an operation which seemed to be successful. She was getting along well and expected to go home soon. On the evening of her death after eating supper and going to bed as usual, she suddenly felt faint. Her daughter Edna, a senior nurse at the hospital, was called from duty. Mother told her she was dying and asked that the rest of the family be sent for, but death came very shortly afterward, the immediate cause being a blood clot in the blood stream. Funeral services were held at the Waldo Mennonite Church on Oct. 22, 1928, conducted by Bros. A. C. Good of Sterling, Ill., and J. D. Hartzler of Gridley, Ill. Interment in the Waldo Cemetery. Among the things for which she will be remembered by those who loved her and knew her best are her patience, even temper and sympathy, her trust in an abiding Heavenly Father, her confidence in those about her, and her sacrifices for others.

Birth:
IGI Ancestral File says birth year is 1864

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

Mary married Daniel Webster Slagel on 2 Feb 1888 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL. Daniel (son of Bishop Christian Schlegel and Salome Sommer) was born on 26 Mar 1864 in Pike Twp., Livingston Co., IL; died on 4 Jan 1947 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; was buried in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit:
Schertz.-Mary M., daughter of Jacob and Magdalene Saltzman, was born near Lacon, Ill., Nov. 13, 1859; died of a paralytic stroke at her home in Flanagan, Ill., Feb. 23, 1933; aged 74 y. 3 m. 10 d. She was united in marriage to Peter M. Schertz of Metamora, Ill., March 5, 1878, who preceded her in death Sept. 2, 1913. To this union 7 children were born: William J. and Ben F. of Gridley; Mrs. Anna Schrock of Orrville, O.; Mattie, Eureka; Mrs. Emma Hartzler, Gridley; Mrs. Carry Grieser, Panola; Lora, at home. These, with 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, also 1 brother (Ben Saltzman) and 1 sister (Mrs. Lizzie Stalter of Flanagan) survive to mourn her departure. She is also preceded in death by 2 grandchildren and 3 brothers (Peter, John, and Joseph). She accepted Christ as her personal saviour in her youth, united with the Mennonite church, and lived a consistent Christian life to the end. Quiet and unassuming in her manner, her heart went out in deepest sympathy to those in need. She enjoyed a wide acquaintance and in the homes of these friends she was always welcome. In her passing the family loses a devoted mother and grandmother, the community an exemplary friend and neighbor. Thus closes a Christian life of the allotted three score years and ten that was ever filled by the noblest desires and best of interests. Funeral services were held at the Waldo Mennonite Church with Bro. Joe Davis and Bro. D. W. Slagel in charge. Burial in Waldo Cemetery.
"No one heard the footsteps
Of the angels drawing near.
That took from earth to heaven,
The one we loved so dear."

Mary married Peter M. Schertz on 5 Mar 1878. Peter (son of Peter Schertz and Barbara Bechler) was born on 17 Apr 1856 in Woodford Co., IL; died on 2 Sep 1913 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; was buried in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit:
Saltzman.-Peter Saltzman was born near Lacon, Ill., Dec. 10, 1860; died at his late home near Spires Station, Ill., Nov. 10, 1921; aged 60 y. 11 m. He was united in marriage with Barbara Stalter Nov. 20, 1887. To this union were born 2 sons and 5 daughters. One son and 1 daughter preceded him in death. He leaves his loving companion, 1 son, and 5 daughters (Mrs. J. Roy Hartzler, Mrs. William Yordy, Mrs. Noah Eigsti, Clara, and Raymond), 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and many other relatives and friends. He united with the Mennonite Church in his youth and remained faithful to the end. Short services were held at the house by Bro. D. W. Slagel from II Cor. 5:1 (who also opened the services at the Waldo Church by reading I Cor. 15:35-58), after which Bro. J. S. Shoemaker preached the sermon. Text, Rev. 14:13. Interment in the Waldo Cemetery.
"Weep not that his trials are over,
Weep not that his race is run.
God grant we may rest as calmly
When our work like his is done.
Till then we yield with gladness
Our Father to Him to keep
And rejoice in the sweet assurance
He giveth His beloved sleep."

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

Peter married Barbara Stalter on 10 Nov 1887. Barbara (daughter of Joseph R. Stalter and Christina Eicher) was born on 15 Feb 1868 in Gridley, McLean Co., IL; died on 7 May 1954 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; was buried in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Mennonite
• USR1: Car accident

Notes:

Obit:
Saltzman.--John H. Saltzman was born near Lacon, Ill., Jan. 10, 1863; died at the Mercy Hospital at Burlington, Iowa, Aug. 23, 1924; aged 61 y. 7 m. 13 d. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior in his youth, uniting with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death. On Jan. 19, 1888, he was united in marriage with Anna Steinman. Six children were born to this union. They lived in Livingston Co., Ill. until in the spring of 1903, when they moved to a farm he had purchased near Wayland, Iowa. About three months ago while assisting one of his sons in moving, his left ankle was painfully bruised, which necessitated the amputation of the foot. He was, however, recovering nicely from this injury when on Saturday noon members of his family invited him to take a little trip in the automobile which would be a change and serve as recreation after being confined to the house much of the time. They drove over to Kingston, Iowa, for a little visit with a relative who was helping with the threshing. After the visit they started home at about four o'clock in the afternoon but got only about a mile on their way when going up a hill the driver missed his gear and the car slowly backed off a bank about ten feet high, rolling over and landing on its wheels on the road below. Evidently Bro. Saltzman was thrown out and the car rolled over him. The rest of the company escaped with minor bruises, but Bro. Saltzman's condition was considered serious from the first. A doctor was called and he was hurried to the hospital where medical attention was given him but he passed away almost immediately. One daughter preceded him in death. He leaves his deeply bereaved wife, one daughter (Mrs. Sam Wyse), four sons (Elmer of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Eli of Donnelson, Iowa, and Ollie and Edwin at home), one brother, two sisters, five grandchildren, and a large concourse of friends and neighbors to mourn their loss. In the death of Bro. Saltzman the Church loses a faithful member, the community a good, honest neighbor, and the family a kind and affectionate husband, father, and grandfather. May we all bow submissively to him who holds the destines of lives in His hand and by faith hold on to the Savior who is our Advocate with the Father that when our last hour comes we may be ready to answer His call. The funeral was held at the Sugar Creek Church, conducted by the home ministers, Daniel Graber and Simon Gingerich. Texts, Psa. 103 and I Sam. 20:3. Interment in the cemetery nearby.

Buried:
Sugar Creek Cemetery

John married Anna Steinman on 17 Jan 1888 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. Anna (daughter of Daniel Steinman and Katharina (Catharine) Birky) was born on 8 Oct 1866 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died on 17 May 1940 in Wayland, Henry Co., IA; was buried in Wayland, Henry Co., IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Mennonite

Notes:

Obit:
Saltzman.--Joseph C. Saltzman was born in Woodford Co., Ill., April 17, 1865; died of heart trouble and paralysis June 22, 1913; aged 48 y. 2 m. 5 d. He accepted Christ as his Savior in his youth, united with the Amish Mennonite Church, and remained a faithful member to the end. On Feb. 2, 1891, he was married to Barbara Eigsti of Tazewell Co., Ill. This union was blessed with 3 sons and 1 daughter. He leaves to mourn his death his faithful wife, 4 children, his aged mother, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. Short services were held at the house by Bro. Geo. Sommers and at the church by Bro. Joseph Schlegel of Hydro, Okla. (Text, II Tim. 4:6-8) in German and by Bro. Samuel Gerber of Tremont, Ill., in the English language. Text, Psa. 39:4. Buried in the Waldo Cemetery.
"Some sweet day when life is o'er,
We shall meet above,
We shall greet those gone before

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

Joseph married Barbara Ann Eigsti on 2 Feb 1891 in Tazewell Co., IL. Barbara (daughter of Christian Augustin (Eigsti) and Elizabeth Orendorff) was born on 16 Jun 1871 in Morton, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 19 Jul 1927 in Livingston Co., IL; was buried in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

Benjamin married Lydia Eigsti in 1899. Lydia (daughter of Joseph Augustin (Eigsti) and Susanna Nafziger) was born in 1868; died on 30 Sep 1941 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; was buried in Waldo, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
27 Mar ?

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

Elizabeth married Joseph Stalter on 13 Sep 1891 in Livingston Co., IL. Joseph (son of Joseph R. Stalter and Christina Eicher) was born on 23 Nov 1870 in Gridley Twp., McLean Co., IL; died on 1 Feb 1948 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL; was buried in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]