The Schrock-Birkey News Blog
New Article on the Stalter Family
A new article by Herbert Holly has been posted in the Related Families section of the website titled, "The Stalter Families in Bavaria," introducing additional Amish Stalter families who lived in Bavaria.
Mennonite burials in 1800s Germany
The road to their final rest was often difficult for our Mennonite ancestors in 1800s Germany. Some were "buried in Gern by his family near the apple tree." Read the stories of several burials.
Roeschley, Reschly, Richely family information added
Additional Roeschley/Reschly/Richely family information has been added in the Family Tree, including Canadian connections. You may access the new information in the What's New section of the Family Tree. Much of the material added is from Bruce W. Jantzi's recent...
A Search is Underway
A search is underway… looking for anyone who might have information about the Schock/Shock family. Are you able to help?
Christian Stähly (1817-1891): From Traisa estate in Hesse to Chicago, Illinois
Herbert Holly writes about his Stähly ancestor in a recent article. I have not yet connected my Stähly ancestors to his: My Stähly ancestry begins with Magdalena Stähly (Sutor), b. 1765, 4th Great Grandmother; Johannes Jorg Stähly, b. 1723, 5th Great Grandfather;...
A New Article on Several Hirschy Families
This new article contains a fascinating story of several European Hirschy and Wagler families who left their homes, traveling to America to better their lives and be near relatives. Jean-Paul Pelsy, the author who lives in France, tells the story of how members of his...
More about the Kettner-Stalter Families in Gern
Another article by researcher Herbert Holly: the story of two families, a church community, and their years of struggle before relocating to America.
Swiss Mennonite Family Names
I have attached a PDF file of the 1977 Summer issue of the Pennsylvania Folklife magazine with an article titled Swiss Mennonite Family Names: An Annotated Checklist, including illustrations, by Leo Schelbert and Sandra Luebking. It contains a ” list of names, their...
A New Article on Daniel Schrock
A new article on Daniel Schrock (1828-1890) has been added to this website. It features information about his home being added to the Illinois Amish Heritage site near Arthur, Illinois.
Help & Hope for Ukraine: 100 Years Ago
A new article has been posted in the Shirttail Families section of the website titled: The Unique and Productive Life of Arthur Slagel (1891-1943)
New Article Posted – Josephine Yordy Schrock
The 100th Anniversary of the Mennonite Home for the Aged prompted an article about Josephine Yordy Schrock to be included in the Spring 2022 issue of Illinois Mennonite Heritage. Written by Frank Kandel and Donna Schrock Birkey (1st cousins and grandchildren of...
New Article Posted – An Abstract View
An Abstract View... tells the story of two lots of land in Fisher, Illinois, and how they changed owners over 150 plus years, from 1850 until sold in 2008.