Veronica Erb

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• Name: Fanny Erb
• Name: Veronica Widrick
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123141
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1931, Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA

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Widrick - Veronica, daughter of Joel and Barbara (Leichty) Erb, was born near Baden, Ont., May 26, 1869; passed away April 12, 1950; aged 80 y. 10 m. 17 d. She had been in failing health for a number of years. On Feb. 12, 1891, she was united in marriage to John N. Widrick, of Croghan, Lewis Co., N. Y., who preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 1947. Surviving are 2 daughters (Anna-Mrs. Jacob Yousey, Castorland, N. Y.; and Emma Mrs. Andrew Moser, Copenhagen, N. Y.), 3 sons (Joel, Copenhagen, N. Y.; and John and Aaron, both of Lowville, N. Y.), 25 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. John Sterie, Tavistock, Ont.; Mrs. Albert Kennel, Petersburg, Ont.), and 3 brothers (Menno, Bomberg, Ont.; Christian, Tavistock; and Noah, Petersburg). Two sons and 2 daughters (Menno, Ezra, Clara, and Mollie-Mrs. Andrew Lehman, Jr.) preceded her in death. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. She often expressed her desire to be with her Lord. The funeral was conducted at the home of her son (Aaron) by Joseph Nafziger and at the Dadville A. M. Church by Elias Zehr. Her body was laid to rest beside those of her husband and children in the Croghan Cemetery. She had 1 daughter with David Widrick, and 8 children with John Widrick.

Gospel Herald, June 27, 1950

Veronica married John N. Widrick 12 Feb 1891. John was born 23 May 1867, near, Croghan, Lewis, New York, United States; died 1 Sep 1947; was buried , Croghan A. M. Cemetery, Croghan, Lewis, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]