Anna Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Hartmann

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• Name: Anna Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Walter
• Name: Elizabeth Hartmann
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131843

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Anna Elizabeth Walter -- On the 9th of August 1895, near Nappanee, Ind, of the infirmities of old age, Elizabeth Hartman, widow of Justus Walter who died some 26 years ago, aged 79 years, 6 months and 13 days.

She was born on the 26th of January 1816, in Oberkaufen, near Hesse Cassel, Germany. She was raised in the Reformed church, but after coming to America she united with the Mennonite church and has been a faithful member of the same for over 30 years.

She was buried in the afternoon of the 11th. Services were conducted at the Brick Dunker M H by J S Lehman and J F Funk, from Matt 20:8. "Call the laborers and give them their hire."

She leaves a number of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to mourn her death. Peace to her ashes.

Death has robbed us of our mother,
Whom we loved and cherished dear,
It was mother, yes, dear mother,
Can we help but shed a tear?

Yes we miss her, oh we miss her
When we see her vacant chair,
And how sad the room without her,
For there is no mother there.

Mother's work on earth is ended,
Faithfully the cross she bore;
Now her loving soul's ascended
Over to fair Canaan's shore.

She had children, six in number,
That are left to mourn for her;
And in our aching hearts we know
We have no mother now.

-Selected by her daughter Elisabeth Yoder.

Herald of Truth Vol XXXII, No 17 1 September 1895

Anna — Johann Jost Justus "Justus Walter. Johann was born 15 May 1815, , Germany; died 5 Mar 1869; was buried , Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75848244
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40481
• Residence: 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

John August Walter was born in Germany, January 7, 1837. While still a small boy, he immigrated with his parents to province of Ontario, Canada, where he received his common school education.

In 1863 he was united in marriage to Miss Esther Ecchert, and to this union 13 children were born, 10 of whom are still living.

Nearly a half century ago, he came with his wife to northern Indiana and soon thereafter became converted and became united with the Mennonite church near Locke. About twenty years ago he became united with the Wakarusa Christian church, remaining a faithful member until his death. Christianity to him was more than a theory, it was a practical possession to be lived everyday. He loved to sing and for many years sang in the choir of the church. He was always faithful in his attendance on the services of the church, especially the prayer meetings.

During his long life, he was a farmer, druggist and hardware merchant, and in all his business dealings he applied the principals of Christianity.

Besides the wife, there survives 2 brothers & 2 sisters, Jacob of Nappanee, John of Middlebury, Mrs Elizabeth Yoder of Elkhart & Mrs Lydia Hess of Harrison Center;

10 children, Jacob, Samuel, Charles, Mrs Mary Whisler and Esther Berger, all of Wakarusa, Mrs Agnes Tobias of Nappanee, Mrs Susie Flickinger of Elkhart, Mrs Alice Green of South Bend, Miss Lizzie of South Bend & Mrs Belle Houser of David City, Nebraska; 25 grandchildren and a host of other relatives, neighbors & friends.

The funeral services were held from the Christian church, Rev Arthur E Cobb officiating. Burial was given in Olive cemetery.

Wakarusa Tribune 27 March 1913

John married Esther Bachert 15 Dec 1863, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Martin Bachert and Catharina "Catherine" Martin) was born 7 Apr 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1923, Wakarusa, Elkhart, Indiana, USA; was buried , Olive Cemetery, Wakarusa, Elkhart, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet]