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     William Birkey was born on 20 February 1890 at Dewey, Champaign, Illinois, USA. He was the son of John G. Birkey and Catherine Schrock. William Birkey married Bertha L. Zehr, daughter of Christian S. Zehr and Phoebe Zehr, on 21 February 1912.¹ William Birkey died on 15 April 1979 at Manson, Calhoun, Iowa, USA, at age 89.

     Alvin Levi Birky was born on 30 October 1897 at Tremont, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ He was the son of Christian H. Birky and Barbara Wittrig. Alvin Levi Birky married Elizabeth Heiser, daughter of Jacob Heiser and Elizabeth Bachman, on 28 August 1918.^2,1 Alvin Levi Birky died on 23 September 1920 at Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA, at age 22.¹

      Gospel Herald - Vol 13 # 31 - Oct 28, 1920 - p 605

Birky.--Christian H., oldest son of Christian and Katie Birky, was born near Tremont, Ill., May 13, 1847; died Sept. 25, 1920; age 73 y. 4 m. 13 d. He was married to Barbara Witrig of Wayland, Ia., Feb. 17, 1878. To this union were born 10 children 2 of whom preceded him to the spirit world. He also is survived by 26 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. Early in life he united with the Amish Mennonite Church of which he was a faithful member until the end. Funeral services were held at the Hopedale, Ill., church, Sept. 28, conducted by Samuel.¹ Christian H. Birky was born on 13 May 1847 at Tremont, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Christian Birky and Katharina Mosimann.^1,2 Christian H. Birky married Barbara Wittrig on 17 February 1878 at Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.^1,2 Christian H. Birky and Barbara Wittrig had ten children.¹ Christian H. Birky died on 23 September 1920 at Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA, at age 73.^2,1 He was buried on 28 September 1920 at Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹

     Elizabeth Amelia Birky was born on 18 March 1892 at Tazewell, Illinois, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Christian H. Birky and Barbara Wittrig.² Elizabeth Amelia Birky married Alvin Heiser, son of Jacob Heiser and Elizabeth Bachman, on 5 January 1910.^3,2,1 Elizabeth Amelia Birky died on 14 November 1971 at Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA, at age 79.^1,2

      Veronica Birky also went by the name of Fannie.¹ She was born on 16 November 1845.² She was the daughter of Christian Birky and Katharina Mosimann.¹ Veronica Birky married John Litwiller, son of Joseph Litwiller and Barbara Sarah Ulrich, on 8 November 1863.² Veronica Birky died on 21 December 1930 at age 85.²

     Katherine Birky was born on 13 March 1843.² She was the daughter of Christian Birky and Katharina Mosimann.¹ Katherine Birky married Joseph Litwiller, son of Joseph Litwiller and Barbara Sarah Ulrich, on 8 May 1862.² Katherine Birky and Joseph Litwiller had ten (Christian, Joseph, Mary, Saloma, John, Daniel, Moses, Katherine, Benjamine, Louis) children.³ Katherine Birky died on 30 December 1923 at age 80.²

     Amos Boshart died WFT Est. 1919-1990. He was born.¹ He married Mary Ann Stutzman, daughter of David D. Stutzman and Mary Ann Beckler. Amos Boshart married Sara Alice Stutzman, daughter of David D. Stutzman and Mary Ann Beckler.

     Mary Boshart was born on 13 July 1890.¹ She married Ira Stutzman, son of David D. Stutzman and Mary Ann Beckler, on 21 February 1911.^1,2 Mary Boshart died on 10 April 1958 at age 67.¹

     William Boshart died WFT Est. 1917-1983.¹ He was born on 15 January 1892.¹ He married Cora Stutzman, daughter of Aaron Stutzman and Barbara Beckler, on 10 October 1911.¹

     Mary Florence Bracken was born WFT Est. 1858-1885.¹ She died WFT Est. 1920-1973.¹ She married Joseph Zehr, son of Joseph Zehr and Elizabeth Yoder, on 2 September 1896 at Goodfield, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.²

     Harry Claris Brandt was born on 30 August 1888.¹ He married Martha Ulrich, daughter of Samuel Ulrich and Veronica Reeser, on 25 February 1914.¹ Harry Claris Brandt died in 1968.¹

     Paul Ray Brannan was born on 9 November 1899.¹ He married Verna Elizabeth Oyer, daughter of Benjamin Joseph Oyer and Elizabeth B. Rich, on 28 November 1923.¹ Paul Ray Brannan died on 23 September 1929 at age 29.¹

     Lillian Brunner was born on 30 September 1896.¹ She married John E. Oyer, son of Christian Oyer and Anna Mary Reuber, on 30 March 1921.¹ Lillian Brunner died on 1 July 1986 at age 89.¹

     Emil Burkey was born on 17 August 1882 at Putnam, Illinois, USA.¹ He was the son of Valentine Burkey and Barbara Saltzman. Emil Burkey married Lena Stutzman, daughter of Aaron Stutzman and Barbara Beckler, on 24 August 1903 at Wood River, Hall, Nebraska, USA.¹ Emil Burkey died on 9 April 1950 at Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, USA, at age 67.¹

     Emma Catherine Burkey was born on 10 February 1874.¹ She was the daughter of Christian Burkey and Catherine Klopfenstein.² Emma Catherine Burkey married Joseph Rediger, son of Joseph Rediger and Mary Birkey, on 3 May 1898.¹ Emma Catherine Burkey died on 24 January 1959 at age 84.¹

     Valentine Burkey was born WFT Est. 1831-1860.¹ He married Barbara Saltzman WFT Est. 1872-1904.¹ Valentine Burkey died WFT Est. 1885-1945.¹

     Rueben L. Burkholder died WFT Est. 1913-1961.¹ He was born on 4 May 1869.¹ He married Barbara Ella Ulrich, daughter of Samuel Ulrich and Veronica Reeser, on 4 August 1909.¹

     Joseph E. Burrill married Lucy Elizabeth Schott, daughter of Nicholas J. Schott and Mary Oyer. Joseph E. Burrill was born on 10 March 1890.¹ He died on 12 October 1968 at age 78.¹

     Betty Mayne Burroughs married Theodore Edward Burroughs WFT Est. 1904-1932.¹ Betty Mayne Burroughs was born on 20 December 1871.¹ She married Leslie Warren Steele on 20 November 1920.¹ Betty Mayne Burroughs died on 5 January 1954 at age 82.¹

     Claude Edward Burroughs was born on 10 July 1902.¹ He was the son of Theodore Edward Burroughs and Betty Mayne Burroughs. Claude Edward Burroughs died on 16 May 1981 at age 78.¹

     Elinor Esther Burroughs was born on 30 October 1896.¹ He was the son of Theodore Edward Burroughs and Betty Mayne Burroughs. Elinor Esther Burroughs died on 7 June 1981 at age 84.¹

     George Earl Burroughs was born in 1898.¹ He was the son of Theodore Edward Burroughs and Betty Mayne Burroughs. George Earl Burroughs died in 1968.¹

     Living Burroughs was the son of Theodore Edward Burroughs and Betty Mayne Burroughs.

     Theodore Edward Burroughs married Betty Mayne Burroughs WFT Est. 1904-1932.¹ Theodore Edward Burroughs was born in 1873.¹ He died in 1939.¹

     Vivian Mae Burroughs married Irving Rogers. Vivian Mae Burroughs was born on 27 September 1900.¹ She was the daughter of Theodore Edward Burroughs and Betty Mayne Burroughs. Vivian Mae Burroughs died on 18 April 1985 at age 84.¹

     William Everett Burroughs was born on 20 August 1904.¹ He was the son of Theodore Edward Burroughs and Betty Mayne Burroughs. William Everett Burroughs died on 4 August 1982 at age 77.¹

     Tessie Campbell was born on 22 February 1896.¹ She married William Oyer, son of Joseph Oyer and Mary Ellen Harper, on 17 March 1914.¹ Tessie Campbell died on 9 August 1950 at age 54.¹

     Bertha Carlson was born WFT Est. 1867-1898.¹ She died WFT Est. 1892-1980.¹ She married Albert Augsburger, son of Jacob Augsburger and Magdalena Zehr, circa 1902.

     Signa A. Carlson was born in 1885 at Sweden.¹ She married Samuel Zehr, son of Joseph Zehr and Elizabeth Yoder, on 13 December 1908.² Signa A. Carlson died in May 1972 at Aurora, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA.

     Mary Casey was born on 28 January 1914.¹ She married Arthur Howard Oyer, son of John Oyer and Emma Egly, in 1948.¹ Mary Casey died on 4 January 1974 at age 59.¹