Pierre Gerber

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 1840

Notes:

Peter and Elizabeth are found on the 1850 census of District 56 (Woodford County) as farmer Peter Garber, 57, France; Elizabeth, 47, Germany; and Jacobina, 23, Germany.

Buried:
Hickory Point Cemetery

Pierre married Magdalena Güngerich on 19 May 1813 in Kutzenhausen, Bas-Rhin, FR. Magdalena (daughter of Chrisitan Güngerich and Katharina Wagler) was born on 29 May 1795 in Kutzenhausen, Bas-Rhin, FR; died on 2 Nov 1848; was buried in Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pierre married Elizabeth Yordy on 1 Jan 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Household Worker And Farmer
• Religion: Amish
• Immigration: 1842

Notes:

Obit: Herald of Truth, Jan 1, 1894.

On the 9th day of December, 1893, in Woodford Co, Ill., Christian Garber, aged 79 years, 11 months and 8 days. 

He was born in France in 1814, was married in 1840, and came to America in 1842. 

God blessed him with 8 children, of whom four died in childhood. 

His widow, four children, 32 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren mourn his death. He was a true member of the Amish church. 

His remains were laid to rest in the Metamora graveyard. Funeral services were held in the Metamora meeting-house by John Smith, John Lugibill and Peter Sommer.

Immigration:
Settled in Woodford Co., IL

Buried:
Hickory Point Cemetery

Christian married Magdalena Dellenbach on 25 Jan 1840 in La Broque, Salm, Bas-Rhin, FR. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob Dellenbach and Marie Neuhauser) was born on 6 Oct 1814 in FR; died on 19 Jan 1899 in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL; was buried on 21 Jan 1899 in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emigrated with parents in 1840.

Family/Spouse: Anna /Schweitzer Switzer. Anna was born in 1826 in Imling, Moselle, FR; died in 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Barbara /Schweitzer Switzer. Barbara was born in 1827 in Imling, Moselle, FR; died in 1917. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Hickory Point Cemetery

Anna married Christian Esch (Oesch) on 30 Aug 1846 in Woodford Co., IL. Christian (son of Christian Esch (Oesch) and Magdalena Nafziger) was born on 26 Aug 1819 in Walschbronn, FR; died on 25 May 1888 in Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wills Tripplet. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Mennonite

Notes:

Obit:
Joseph Garber 1843-1921 Joseph Garber, son of Christian and Magdolina Garber, was born May 25, 1843 in Woodford County Ill., and died May 21, 1921. 

In 1867 he was married to Catherine Naffsinger also of Woodford County, Ill., who preceded him in death in 1899. To this union nine children were born: Mrs. Susie Hough, of Manitou, Colorado; John H. who died in 1893; Mrs. Jacob Good of Kokomo, Ind.; Mrs., A. J. Christophene of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who died in September, 1920; J. E. and H.R. of LaJunta, Colorado; Mrs. S.D. Sanderson of Gervias, Oregon; E.M. of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and a twin to E.M. who died at birth.

He came to Missouri in 1881 where he lived on a farm near Garden City until about nine years ago when he sold his farm and moved to Garden City by the side of his daughter, Mrs. Susie Hough who with her daughters administered to his necessities, until last summer when they all sold property on account of the health of Mrs. Hough, who moved west. Father went to Kokomo, Ind., to live with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Good. He was as well as usual and Saturday night, May 21, they all went to church and he seemed quite happy. A number made the remark that Grandpa was quite lively that night. They came home and all retired and went to sleep. A little later he called his Grandson Amos to get him a drink; said he would get it himself but was so dizzy and might fall. The water was brought and he drank, Amos asked if there was anything else he wanted or if he was sick. He said, "No just go to bed." After Amos was in bed a while he heard a snoring noise and supposed his grandfather to be asleep. Early in the morning, Amose went to his room and called him three times but found him dead. The doctor pronouced the cause of his death, apoplexy. 

Early in youth he joined the Mennonite church of which he was still a member at the time of his death in Howard County, Indiana. 

There remains to mourn his departure, six children, thirty one grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends .--A Daughter

Buried:
Mast Hensler Cemetery

Joseph married Catherine Nafziger in 1867 in Woodford Co., IL. Catherine was born in 1848; died in 1900; was buried in Garden City, Cass Co., MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit:
Steider.-Katherine Garber was born west of Metamora, Ill., Oct. 6, 1846; died Aug. 8, 1926; aged 79 y. 10 m. 2 d. She was united in marriage to Peter Steider Mar. 2, 1865. To this union were born 11 children, of whom 8 survive (Sam, Lena, wife of Joe Wagner, Joe, Henry, Peter, Sarah, wife of Sam Unzicker, Chris, and Barbara, wife of B. W. Springer). There are 29 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and two sisters (Mrs. Fred Schertz, and Mrs. Aug. Schertz). She made her home with her daughter, Sarah Unzicker, since the death of her husband 12 years ago. About three years ago she was stricken with paralysis and has been an invalid since. She bore her affliction with unusual calmness. She was a patient, devoted mother to her children, who will greatly miss her . Services conducted a the house by Bro. A. A. Schlock; and at the church by Bros. H. R. Schertz and A. A. Schlock. Text, Rev. 2: 10, latter clause.

Buried:
Stewart-Harmony Cemetery

Katherine married Peter Steider on 2 Mar 1865. Peter (son of Joseph Steider and Catherine Mueller) was born on 2 Jun 1839 in Sobourne, FR; died on 10 Aug 1914 in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit:
Schertz-Mary, daughter of Christian and Magdalena Garber, was born Aug. 3, 1848, in Woodford Co., Ill.; died Feb. 24. 1941; aged 92 y. 6 m. 21 d. 

She united in marriage with Ferdinand Schertz Jan. 19, 1873, who preceded her in death, Dec. 21, 1916.

Buried:
Stewart-Harmony Cemetery

Mary married Ferdinand Schertz on 19 Jan 1875. Ferdinand was born on 26 Jun 1850 in Butler Co., OH; died on 21 Dec 1916 in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Aurora Cemetery

Notes:

Obit: Gospel Herald, June 1913:

" Peter, son of Christian and Anna Esch, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Dec. 29, 1847. Thirty-two years ago he moved with his family to the home from which he passed away, two miles north of Washington, Ill. On Dec. 12, 1912, he was taken down with and attack of la grippe and rheumatism which ended in his death on the last day of the year. At the time of his death he was sixty- five years and two days of age. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, 4 children - Mrs. Peter Springer, Mrs. Henry Schertz, Solomon Esch, and Benjamin Esch - 9 grandchildren, a brother, Joseph Esch, and a sister, Mrs. Peter Schertz. He was for many years a member of the Amish Mennonite Church at Metamora, Ill. Funeral services were conducted by the brethren, Geo. J. Lapp of India, and Valentine Strubhar of Washington. Text, Rev. 7:9-17."

Buried:
Union Cemetery

Peter married Catherine Schertz on 6 Feb 1872. Catherine (daughter of Christian Schertz and Katharina Engel) was born on 29 Oct 1848 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL; died on 7 Apr 1924 in Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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.

Buried:
Glendale Cemetery

Joseph married Elizabeth Bachman on 3 Mar 1874 in Woodford Co., IL. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph Bachman and Barbara Steider) was born in 1852; died on 15 Nov 1891; was buried in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Stauffer on 25 Feb 1891. Elizabeth was born in 1853; died on 15 Nov 1891. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Hattie Schertz on 26 Sep 1893. Hattie was born on 31 Jul 1855 in IN; died on 1 Nov 1934 in Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit: Gospel Herald, August 1946:

"Magdalena, daughter of Christian and Anna Esch, was born in Woodford County, Ill., Sept. 6, 1861; died at her home south of Metamora, Ill., July 16, 1946; aged 84 y. 10 m. 10 d. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining true to the end. On Jan. 20, 1881, she was united in marriage to Peter Schertz, who preceded her in death on April 3, 1932. One daughter (Edna Lucile) also preceded her in death as an infant. Surviving are 7 children (Manuel D. and Mrs. Edwin R. Schertz, both of Washington, Ill.; Henry R., of Metamora; Mrs. Peter R. Schertz, Roanoke, Ill., William J. and Mrs. Walter Smith, Eureka, Ill,; and Mrs. Walter Yoder, Goshen, Ind.), 24 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. She was a quiet, unassuming, gentle woman, interested in the welfare of her family and the church. Funeral services were conducted by A. C. Good, assisted by Ezra Yordy and Ben Esch."

Magdalena married Peter Schertz on 20 Jan 1881 in Woodford Co., IL. Peter (son of Christian Schertz and Katharina Engel) was born on 16 Jan 1857 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 3 Apr 1932 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Mennonite

Notes:

Obit: Gospel Herald, November 1946

Wagner - Lena, daughter of Peter and Katherine Steider, was born near Metamora, Ill, Dec. 24, 1869; passed away at her late home, Morton, Ill., Oct. 23, 1946; aged 76 y. 9 m. 29 d. On Feb. 5, 1889, she was united in marriage to Joseph Wagner, who survives. For one month before her death they made their home with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Roth, Morton, Ill. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful to her baptismal vow until death. Surviving, besides her widowed husband, are four children (Nora Ulrich, Eureka, Ill.; Sadie Roth, of Morton; Walter, Peoria, Ill; and Lucile Dixon, Chicago, Ill.), seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, seven brothers and sisters (Joseph, Samuel, Sara, Chris, Barbara, Henry and Peter). One infant son, two daughters, one sister (Martha) and one brother (Andrew) predeceased her. Funeral services were held Oct. 26 at her late home, in charge of Roy Roth, and at the Roanoke Church, Eureka, in charge of Ezra Yordy and John Harnish." Metamora Herald, Jan. 3, 1947: "Joseph Wagner, 88 [80], died at noon Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alvin Roth, 529 South Main street, Morton. Funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Allen Roth residence and at 2 p.m. at the Roanoke Mennonite church. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was born at Eureka Feb. 10, 1866, a son of Joseph and Magdalina Schertz Wagner. On Feb. 5, 1889 he married Miss Lena Steider of Metamora. She died two months ago. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Nora Ulrich of Eureka, Mrs. Sadie Roth of Morton, Walter of Peoria, Mrs. Lucille Dixon of Chicago; seven grandchildren and a brother, Chris Wagner of Eureka. He was a member of the Roanoke Mennonite church and was a farmer until his retirement 23 years ago. He made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Roth, for the past three months."

Buried:
Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery

Magdalena married Joseph Wagner (Wagler) on 5 Feb 1889 in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. Joseph (son of Joseph Wagner (Wagler) and Magdalena Schertz) was born on 10 Feb 1866; died on 30 Dec 1946; was buried in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Mennonite

Notes:

Obit: Gospel Herald - Volume LII, Number 23 - June 9, 1959
Unzicker, Sarah L., daughter of Peter and Catherine (Garber) Steider; born Feb. 19, 1878, near Metamora., Ill:; died suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Amos Hostetler, near Tampico, Ill., April 28, 1959; aged 81 y. 2 m. 9 d. On Dec. 23, 1902, she married Samuel E. Unzicker, who survives. To this union were born 2 sons and 4 daughters. One daughter preceded her in death two years ago. Surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons (Alma- Mrs. Harold Zehr, Roanoke, Ill.; Catherine- Mrs. Amos Hostetler, Tampico, Ill.; Edna- Mrs. Dan Teuscher, Fisher. Ill.; Roy, Roanoke; and Archie, Eureka), 30 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Sam, Washington, Ill.; and Henry, Metamora), and a sister (Mrs. Barbara Springer, Longmont, Colo.). Three sisters and 4 brothers also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Linn Township Amish Mennonite congregation since its organization. She was especially known for her service to others, opening her home to several other relatives in time of special need. Services were held at the Linn A.M. Church, in charge of John E. Hostetler and Harold Hostetler; interment in Harmony Cemetery.

Buried:
Stewart-Harmony Cemetery

Sarah married Samuel Ernest Unzicker on 23 Dec 1902. Samuel (son of August K. Unzicker and Elizabeth Birky) was born on 17 Mar 1876 in Morton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; died on 21 Nov 1963 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit:
Schertz.-August William, son of Ferdinand and Mary Garber Schertz, was born April 21, 1878; died Oct. 16, 1939, at the Eureka, Ill., hospital; aged 61 y. 5 m. 25 d. His death was caused by a skull fracture resulting from a fall from a combine. At an early age he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour, united with the Mennonite Church, and was a faithful member until death. He was united in marriage to Emma Ulrich Dec. 15, 1903. This union was blessed with 5 children, who survive with their mother. He was preceded in death by his father and a daughter-in-law (Mrs. Lloyd Schertz), 2 brothers, and 1 sister who died in infancy. He leaves his sorrowing companion and the following children: Lloyd (who with his 2 children have made their home the past year with his parents, since the death of his wife), Irene (Mrs. Emory Hieser) of Foosland, Ray of Roanoke, Blanche (Mrs. Alva Grieser) of Dewey, and Hilda at home; also 5 grandchildren, his aged mother, 2 brothers (Edwin of Metamora and Rudolph of Eureka), 3 sisters (Mrs. Minnie Sommer of Ashley, Mich.; Mrs. Peter Ulrich of Eureka, and Mrs. Will Schrock of Low Point). Funeral services in charge of Bro. H. R. Schertz assisted by Bros. John Harnish and Ezra Yordy.
"'Tis hard to part with father, dear,
No more to see him here
But yet we're glad if God saw best,
To end his troubles and give him rest,
In heaven to reign with angels fair;
May our names too be written there."
- Mother and children.

Buried:
Stewart-Harmony Cemetery

August married Emma Ulrich on 15 Dec 1903. Emma (daughter of David Ulrich and Anna Reeser) was born on 21 Feb 1881; died on 10 Jan 1959. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit:
Schertz, Edwin R., son of Ferdinand and Mary (Garber) Schertz, was born Feb. 4, 1881, near Roanoke, Ill.; died Aug. 11, 1959, in Peoria, Ill; aged 78 y.6 m. 7 d. He was married on Feb. 2, 1905, in Metamora, Ill., to Emma Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters and one son (Erma-Mrs. Clifford P. Martin, Elkhart, Ind.; Louella-Mrs. Tilman Smith, Hesston, Kans.; Alverda-Mrs. A. W. Garber, Metamora, Ill.; Gladys-Mrs. Harold Burkholder, E. Peoria, Ill.; Marilyn-Mrs. Dennis Sutter and Eugene, Metamora), 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 sisters (Mrs. Minnie Sommer, Ashley, Mich.; Mrs. Peter Ulrich, Eureka, Ill.; and Mrs. William Schrock, Metamora), and one brother (Rudolph, Metamora). One infant son, 3 brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 14, in charge of Roy Bucher, assisted by Harold Zehr; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Mennonite

Notes:

Obit: http://mcusa-archives.org/MennObits/88/jan1988.html
Schrock, Sadie E. Schertz, daughter of Ferdinand and Mary (Garber) Schertz, was born in Roanoke Twp., Ill., June 10, 1892; died at Maple Lawn Home, Eureka, Ill., Dec. 15, 1987; aged 95 y. On Oct. 10, 1917, she was married to William Schrock, who died on June 5, 1971. Surviving are 2 sons (Willard and Ralph), 2 daughters (Ada Hostetler and Mildred Schrock), 9 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 18, in charge of Jack Stalter and Gail Fisher; interment in Steward-Harmony Cemetery.

Buried:
Stewart-Harmony Cemetery

Sadie married William Schrock on 10 Oct 1917. William (son of Bishop Andrew A. Schrock and Barbara Bachman) was born on 30 Sep 1892 in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL; died on 5 Jun 1971 in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Magdalena Zimmerman in Dec 1915. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Hickory Point Cemetery

Henry married Martha M. Imhoff in 1909. Martha (daughter of John Imhoff and Mary Smith) was born in 1886; died in 1947; was buried in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]