Schlabach

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• Name: Miller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76688

— John Miller. John was born Abt 1860; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76686
• Immigration: 1846, , Ontario, Canada

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Schlabach.-Christian Schlabach was born in Hessen, Germany, Dec. 29, 1829; died at his home near Roanoke, Ill., Dec. 14, 1921; aged 91 y. 11 m. 15 d. He immigrated to Canada in the year 1846 and later moved to Woodford Co., Ill., where he lived the remainder of his life. In early life he united with the Mennonite Church, of which he was a faithful member until called by death. In 1855 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Garber, who preceded him in death four years ago. To this union were born eleven children, seven of whom preceded them in death, and four surviving; namely, Mrs. John Miller, Chris of Metamora, Mrs. Will Zimmerman, and John. We shall ever remember him as a kind, and loving father and grandfather, hoping to meet him and other loved ones in yonder glory. After living many years on this earth, he could look back over his past life, in his last moments, just before passing away, and say with the Apostle Paul, when he wrote II Tim. 4: 7: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." Beside the children he leaves 29 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends. Services were conducted at the house by Peter Garber and at the Roanoke Church by Peter D. Schertz and Andrew Schrock. Interment in the cemetery nearby.

Gospel Herald - Volume XIV, Number 39 - December 29, 1921 - p. 767

Christian married Elizabeth Garber 1855. Elizabeth was born 3 Apr 1833, Strassburg, , Alsace, France; died 31 Jan 1918, Near, Roanoke, Woodford, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Schlabach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76687
• Immigration: 1852, , Ontario, Canada

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SCHLABACH. - Elizabeth Garber, was born in Strasburg, France, Apr. 3, 1883; died Jan. 31, 1918 at her home near Roanoke, Ill.; age 84y. 9m. 27d. She immigrated to Canada in 1852, later came to Illinois where she lived at time of her death. In 1855 she united in marriage to Christian Schlabach. To this union were born eleven children. Seven preceded her in death. Four are still living, besides 29 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained faithful unto death. She leaves her husband (whose loss will be very great, as she was a loving companion, giving her life to the care of her husband and children). Her last desire was that he will be well cared for when she is gone. Funeral services at the house by Peter Garber and at Roanoke Church by Andrew Schrock and Clayton Derstine

Gospel Herald - Volume X, Number 47 - February 21, 1918 - Pages 870, 871, 872