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     Joseph Beckler was born on 14 January 1893.¹ He was the son of Emanuel Beckler and Amanda Herschberger. Joseph Beckler died on 6 October 1953 at age 60.¹

     Joseph S. Beckler was born on 30 September 1836 at Milford Twp, Butler, Ohio, USA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Bechler and Catherine Sommer. Joseph S. Beckler married Magdalena Farney, daughter of Peter Farni and Magdalena Oyer, on 10 January 1865 at McLean, Illinois, USA.¹ Joseph S. Beckler died on 4 July 1882 at Blue River, Gage, Nebraska, USA, at age 45; Unknown GEDCOM info: Drown.¹

     Katie Ann Beckler was born on 1 August 1893.¹ She was the daughter of William Wesley Beckler , Sr. and Rachel Jantzi. Katie Ann Beckler married Allen Hershberger on 27 September 1911.¹ Katie Ann Beckler died on 11 May 1962 at age 68.¹

     Laura Beckler was born on 11 December 1904.² She was the daughter of Peter Beckler and Lovina Stutzman.¹ Laura Beckler appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of Peter Beckler at Cameron Twp., Hall, Nebraska, USA.¹ Laura Beckler appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in the household of Peter Beckler at Cameron Twp., Hall, Nebraska, USA.³ Laura Beckler married John Stoltzfus on 2 October 1923.² Laura Beckler died on 4 March 1990 at age 85.²

     Ollie Beckler was born in 1910 at Hall, Nebraska, USA.² She was the daughter of Peter Beckler and Lovina Stutzman.¹ Ollie Beckler appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in the household of Peter Beckler at Cameron Twp., Hall, Nebraska, USA.¹ Ollie Beckler married Ora Hochstetler in 1928 at Hall, Nebraska, USA.² Ollie Beckler appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in the household of Peter Beckler at Wood River, Hall, Nebraska, USA.²

     Mabel Beckler was born in 1902 at Nebraska, USA. She was the daughter of Emanuel Beckler and Amanda Herschberger.

     Lydia Beckler died WFT Est. 1913-1967.¹ She was born in April 1872 at Waldo Twp, Livingston, Illinois, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph S. Beckler and Magdalena Farney. Lydia Beckler married Ruel P. Riley , Sr. on 23 November 1891 at Seward, Nebraska, USA.¹

     Lydia Beckler was born on 21 July 1891.¹ She was the daughter of Emanuel Beckler and Amanda Herschberger. Lydia Beckler married Eli Kennel on 2 June 1912.¹ Lydia Beckler died on 10 November 1964 at age 73.¹

     Magdalena Beckler was born on 5 April 1890.¹ She was the daughter of Emanuel Beckler and Amanda Herschberger. Magdalena Beckler married Christian C. Rediger on 26 September 1909.¹ Magdalena Beckler died on 11 August 1960 at age 70.¹

     Mary Ann Beckler was born on 12 April 1868 at Waldo Twp, Livingston, Illinois, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph S. Beckler and Magdalena Farney. Mary Ann Beckler married David D. Stutzman, son of David Stutzman and Sarah Mast, on 27 November 1887 at Milford, Seward, Nebraska, USA.^1,2 Mary Ann Beckler appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in the household of David D. Stutzman at Seward, Nebraska, USA.² Mary Ann Beckler appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of David D. Stutzman at Harrison, Hall, Nebraska, USA.³ Mary Ann Beckler died on 20 November 1941 at Milford, Seward, Nebraska, USA, at age 73.¹

     Perry Beckler was born on 30 April 1906.² He was the son of Peter Beckler and Lovina Stutzman.¹ Perry Beckler appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of Peter Beckler at Cameron Twp., Hall, Nebraska, USA.¹ Perry Beckler appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in the household of Peter Beckler at Cameron Twp., Hall, Nebraska, USA.³ Perry Beckler died on 16 June 1949 at age 43.²

     Peter Beckler was born on 30 April 1866 at Waldo Twp, Livingston, Illinois, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph S. Beckler and Magdalena Farney. Peter Beckler married Lovina Stutzman, daughter of David Stutzman and Sarah Mast, on 25 December 1887 at Milford, Seward, Nebraska, USA.^1,2 Peter Beckler appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Seward, Nebraska, USA.² He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Cameron Twp., Hall, Nebraska, USA.³ He appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at Cameron Twp., Hall, Nebraska, USA.⁴ He appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 at Wood River, Hall, Nebraska, USA.⁵ He married Amanda Herschberger, daughter of Paul P. Herschberger and Magdalena Kuhns, in April 1934 at Milford, Seward, Nebraska, USA.¹ Peter Beckler died on 3 January 1948 at Milford, Seward, Nebraska, USA, at age 81.¹

     Sidney Beckler was born on 17 September 1899.^3,1 He was the son of Peter Beckler and Lovina Stutzman.¹ Sidney Beckler appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in the household of Peter Beckler at Seward, Nebraska, USA.¹ Sidney Beckler appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of Peter Beckler at Cameron Twp., Hall, Nebraska, USA.² Sidney Beckler married Minnie Gascho on 25 December 1919.³ Sidney Beckler died on 18 December 1966 at age 67.³

     Tillie Beckler was born on 12 December 1897.¹ She was the daughter of William Wesley Beckler , Sr. and Rachel Jantzi. Tillie Beckler married Nicholas Earnest on 12 February 1914.¹ Tillie Beckler died on 13 May 1967 at age 69.¹

     William Wesley Beckler , Jr. married Anna Roth WFT Est. 1934-1960.¹ William Wesley Beckler , Jr. was born on 10 March 1903.¹ He was the son of William Wesley Beckler , Sr. and Rachel Jantzi. William Wesley Beckler , Jr. died on 18 February 1965 at age 61.¹

     William Wesley Beckler , Sr. was born on 31 October 1874 at Waldo Twp, Livingston, Illinois, USA.¹ He was the son of Joseph S. Beckler and Magdalena Farney. William Wesley Beckler , Sr. married Rachel Jantzi on 3 December 1892.¹ William Wesley Beckler , Sr. died on 24 November 1941 at Milford, Seward, Nebraska, USA, at age 67.¹

     Anne Beller was born on 18 January 1786.^1,2 She married Christian Ulrich, son of Peter Ulrich and Katharina Lauber, on 9 October 1820.^2,1 Anne Beller died on 27 January 1851 at age 65.²

     Fannie Beller was born on 20 April 1857.¹ She married Joseph Good, son of Joseph Good and Catherine Stalter, on 18 October 1881.¹ Fannie Beller died on 24 June 1944 at age 87.¹

      Catherine Belsley was also known as Katherina Belsly.¹ She was born circa 1788 at France.² She was the daughter of Michael Belsley and Madelaine Halter.² Catherine Belsley married David Schertz, son of John Schertz and Anna Engel, on 9 May 1811.^1,2 Catherine Belsley died on 30 November 1824.²

     George Ferdinend Bender was born on 1 September 1901.¹ He married Lydia Katherine Rediger, daughter of Joseph Rediger and Emma Catherine Burkey, on 11 October 1924.¹ George Ferdinend Bender died on 25 June 1982 at age 80.¹

     Wilbur Bender was born on 15 August 1925.¹ He was the son of George Ferdinend Bender and Lydia Katherine Rediger. Wilbur Bender died on 1 August 1939 at age 13.¹

     Emma Bertsche was born on 6 September 1895.¹ She married Noah Oyer, son of David Oyer and Magdalena Ehresman, on 2 December 1915.¹ Emma Bertsche died on 23 June 1977 at age 81.¹

     Jacob Bertsche was born on 16 February 1873.¹ He married Emma Ehresman, daughter of Peter Ehresman and Barbara Sommer, on 19 January 1896.¹ Jacob Bertsche died on 6 November 1932 at age 59.¹

     John Bertsche died WFT Est. 1905-1955 at Flanagan, Livingston, Illinois, USA. He was born on 13 January 1864 at Germany. He married Phoebe Kinsinger, daughter of Johannes Kinsinger and Barbara Wagler, on 13 January 1891 at Groveland, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.

     Minnie Bertsche was born on 5 April 1884.¹ She married Eli J. Oyer, son of David Oyer and Magdalena Ehresman, on 2 January 1910.¹ Minnie Bertsche died on 6 January 1976 at age 91.¹

     Peter Bertsche was born on 1 August 1867 at Germany. He married Fannie Kinsinger, daughter of Johannes Kinsinger and Barbara Wagler, on 16 February 1895 at Danvers, McLean, Illinois, USA. Peter Bertsche died on 7 September 1921 at Goodland, Newton, Indiana, USA, at age 54.

     Joseph E. Bill was born on 16 November 1892.¹ He married Veronica Ulrich, daughter of Samuel Ulrich and Veronica Reeser, on 10 April 1921.¹ Joseph E. Bill died on 15 September 1978 at age 85.¹

      Gospel Herald - Vol 66 # 5 - Jan 30, 1973

Birkey, Alvin R., son of Valentine and Phoebe (Good) Birkey, was born at Abilene, Kan., Nov. 13, 1891; died at the Burham City Hospital, Champaign, Ill., Jan. 3, 1973; aged 81 y. 1 m. 21 d. On Jan. 29, 1913, he was married to Amelia Zehr, who preceded him in death on Sept. 19, 1965. Surviving are 6 sons (Ellis, Marvin, Floyd, Carroll, Ivan, and Delmar), 2 daughters (Viola - Mrs. Harve Stacey and Margaret - Mrs. Verle Oyer), 24 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Katie - Mrs. Dan Zehr, Ada - Mrs. Glenn Foley, and Edna - Mrs. Harold Schertz), and 3 brothers (Joe, Joel, and Silas). He was preceded in death by one son (Roy), one grandchild, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, Jan. 6, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum; interment in the East Bend Cemetery.
East Bend Mennonite, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.² Alvin Rudolph Birkey was born on 13 November 1891 at Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas, USA.¹ He was the son of Valentine Birkey and Phoebe Good.¹ Alvin Rudolph Birkey married Amelia Alberta Zehr, daughter of Peter Zehr and Barbara Heiser, on 29 January 1913 at Foosland, Champaign, Illinois, USA.¹ Alvin Rudolph Birkey died on 3 January 1973 at Fisher, Champaign, Illinois, USA, at age 81.¹

     Andrew Birkey was born in 1817.¹ He was the son of Christian Birky.² Andrew Birkey married Magdalena Garber circa 1844.³ Andrew Birkey died in January 1892.¹

     Andrew C. Birkey was born on 7 July 1879.¹ He was the son of John G. Birkey and Catherine Schrock. Andrew C. Birkey married Elizabeth Litwiller, daughter of John Litwiller and Veronica Birky, on 6 December 1903.¹ Andrew C. Birkey died on 26 December 1959 at age 80.¹