Barbara Kropf

1848 - 1921  (73 years)

• Name	Barbara Kropf
  Born	10 May 1848	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2]
  Gender	Female
  Residence	1851	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Mennonite
  Residence	1861	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Mennonite
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-187124
  Died	4 Nov 1921	Appleton City, St. Clair, Missouri, United States
  Person ID	I187124	Generations
  Last Modified	6 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	David Kropf,   b. 24 Mar 1824, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 18 Dec 1909, Garden City, Cass, Missouri, USA  (Age 85 years)
  Mother	Magdalena Oesch,   b. 9 Feb 1827, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 18 Jul 1887, , Cass Co., Missouri  (Age 60 years)
  Married	3 Jan 1847	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  Family ID	F29684	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Resz - Barbara, oldest daughter of David and Magdalena Kropf, was born near Baden, Ont., May 10, 1848; died at her late home in Appleton City, Mo., Nov. 4, 1921; aged 73 y. 5 m. 24 d. She was united in marriage to Henry Resz May 26, 1870. To this union were born nine children, six of whom survive her, her husband and three children had gone on before her. Those living are Jacob, David, John, Edward, and Mary Cochran. She united with the Mennonite Church in her youth but later with the S. D. A. She was a loving mother, faithful companion, a friend to all who knew her, and will be greatly missed in her community. Gospel Herald, November 24, 1921 _____________________ Barbara Kropf Resz was born May 10, 1848, and died Nov. 4, 1921, aged 73 years, 5 months and 24 days. She was married to Henry Resz, May 26, 1870. To this union were born nine children, six of whom survive her. Three died while young. Those living are: Jacob Resz, of Long Beach, Calif., David, John and Edward Resz, and Mrs. Thos. Buck and Mrs. Earl Cochran of Appleton City. Mrs. Resz was born at Toronto [sic], Canada , and resided there until 18 years of age, when she came to this country with her parents, living in Missouri the greater part of her life. Her husband, Henry Resz, died July 27th, 1911. They were both members of the S. D. A. church for about 28 years. She lived a consistent, faithful christian life until death. She was all that the word "mother" stands for to her children, a kind and sympathetic neighbor, and highly respected and loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by the town, her church and family. She suffered a paralytic stroke October 31st and died Friday, Nov. 4. The funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2: 00 o'clock, Elder L. W. Terry, officiating, assisted by H. C. Hartwell of Clinton, and W. W. Blalock, pastor of the Christian church. A large and sympathetic audience was present and the floral offerings were beautiful. Everyone seemed not only willing but anxious to do anything they could to show their kindly interest. May the Lord reward the good people of Appleton City for their kindness. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the City Cemetery. Appleton City Journal, November 10, 1921

  
  

• Sources

  [S134] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1851, Sect. 5 Page 185. [S844] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1861, Sect. 12 Page 69. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852, Rev'd Rudoph Roth, Minister of The Menonite Society #82. David Kropf, to Magdalena Oesh, both of Wilmot. 3 Jan. 1847. Rev. Roth. Wit. John Jantzi and Peter Litwiler.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 10 May 1848 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1851 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1861 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 4 Nov 1921 - Appleton City, St. Clair, Missouri, United States  = Link to Google Earth