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     Christian Zehr Jr. was born on 12 March 1857 at Illinois, USA.^2,1,3 He was the son of Christian Zehr and Mary Oyer.¹ Christian Zehr Jr. appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in the household of Christian Zehr and Mary Oyer at Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ Christian Zehr Jr. married Magdalena Roeschley, daughter of Jean Roeschley and Elizabeth Saltzman, on 5 February 1878.³ Christian Zehr Jr. and Magdalena Roeschley appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.⁴ Christian Zehr Jr. married Mary Almeda Imhoff, daughter of Joseph Imhoff and Emma (?), on 29 April 1900 at McLean, Illinois, USA.^5,6,3 Christian Zehr Jr. and Mary Almeda Imhoff appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.² Christian Zehr Jr. and Mary Almeda Imhoff appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Peoria Twp., Peoria, Illinois, USA.⁶ Christian Zehr Jr. died on 12 March 1926 at age 69.³

     Christian Zehr was born on 27 July 1868 at Illinois, USA.^2,1,3 He was the son of Joseph Zehr and Elizabeth Yoder.¹ Christian Zehr appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in the household of Joseph Zehr and Elizabeth Yoder at Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ Christian Zehr appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of Joseph Zehr and Elizabeth Yoder at Montgomery Twp., Woodford, Illinois, USA.³ Christian Zehr died on 14 August 1942 at age 74.²

     Christian Zehr was born on 1 November 1853 at Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ He was the son of Peter Zehr and Elizabeth Oyer. Christian Zehr died on 3 January 1854 at Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹

     Christian J. Zehr was born on 3 March 1860.¹ He was the son of Jacob Zehr and Elizabeth Ehresman. Christian J. Zehr married Jessie Foster on 26 February 1890.¹ Christian J. Zehr died on 28 February 1946 at age 85.¹

     Clara Kathryn Zehr was born on 1 October 1905 at Foosland, Champaign, Illinois, USA. She was the daughter of Daniel Peter Zehr and Mary Ann Birkey. Clara Kathryn Zehr married Lloyd D. Schertz, son of August William Schertz and Emma Ulrich, on 7 February 1933 at Eureka, Woodford, Illinois, USA.¹ Clara Kathryn Zehr died on 28 March 1938 at age 32.

     Clarence Dorance Zehr was born on 28 December 1900.¹ He was the son of Christian S. Zehr and Phoebe Zehr. Clarence Dorance Zehr died on 13 April 1974 at age 73.¹

     Cletus Zehr was born on 2 January 1899.¹ He was the son of Joseph Zehr and Mary Florence Bracken. Cletus Zehr died on 5 May 1900 at age 1.¹

     Cora Mae Zehr was born on 21 November 1906.¹ She was the daughter of Christian S. Zehr and Phoebe Zehr. Cora Mae Zehr died on 10 April 1972 at age 65.¹

     Daniel Zehr was Farmer.¹ He and Magdalena Unzicker were Amish Mennonite.¹ Daniel Zehr was born on 8 February 1782 at Struth, Bas Rhin, Alsace, France; 1783 if calculated from marriage record.¹ He was the son of Daniel Zehr and Catherina Zehr.¹ Daniel Zehr married Magdalena Unzicker, daughter of Johannes Unzicker and Barbara Ullmann, on 6 June 1802 at Windstein, Wissembourg, Bas Rhin, France; Marriage records of Windstein, Bas-Rhin, France, 1793-1862:
On 17 Prairial 10th year of the Republic (6 Jun 1802), at Windstein, District of Wissembourg, France, Daniel Zohr, age 19, son of Daniel Zehr and Catherina Zohr, married Magdalena Hunzicker, age 17, daughter of Johannes Unzicker and Barbara Uhlmann of Windstein. The following persons were witnesses and signed the marriage record: Joseph Zohr, farmer, age 47 years; Jacob Stepp, farmer, age 54 years, both residing at Windstein; Christian Bock, farmer, age 35 of Windstein; Christian Zohr, farmer, age 45 of Stultzthal.¹ Daniel Zehr and Magdalena Unzicker lived in 1803 at Abtsried, Barvaria, Germany.¹ Daniel Zehr and Magdalena Unzicker lived between 1810 and 1817 at Laim, Barvaria, Germany; near Munich.¹ Daniel Zehr and Magdalena Unzicker lived between 1818 and 1827 at Manried, Obermayern, Germany; near Hilgertshausen.¹ Daniel Zehr and Magdalena Unzicker lived between 1828 and 1849 at Hanfeld, Barvaria, Germany; near Starnberg.¹ Daniel Zehr lived in 1849 at Woodford, Illinois, USA; Mackinaw area.¹ He immigrated on 21 June 1849 to New York, New York, USA; From Liverpool on the ship Minnesota.¹ He was buried circa 1856 at Woodford, Illinois, USA; no stone.¹ He died circa 1856 at Woodford, Illinois, USA.¹

     Daniel Zehr married Magdalena (?) WFT Est. 1814-1848.¹ Daniel Zehr was born in 1803 at Struth, Bas Rhin, Alsace, France.^2,1 He was the son of Daniel Zehr and Magdalena Unzicker. Daniel Zehr married (?) (?) at Germany. Daniel Zehr died on 11 August 1855 at Slabtown, Warren, Illinois, USA.¹

     Daniel Zehr married Mary Wagler WFT Est. 1845-1878; ?¹ Daniel Zehr was born on 3 May 1828 at Germany.¹ He was the son of Daniel Zehr and (?) (?). Daniel Zehr died on 18 May 1915 at age 87.¹

     Daniel Zehr was born WFT Est. 1849-1878.¹ He was the son of Daniel Zehr and Mary Wagler. Daniel Zehr died WFT Est. 1855-1957.¹

      Gospel Herald - Vol. 35 # 13 - Jun 25, 1942 - pp 286, 287

Zehr. - Daniel, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Oyer) Zehr, was born March 9, 1849, at East Peoria, Ill; died June 5, 1942, at the home of his son (Peter Zehr, near Morton, Ill.); aged 93 y. 2 m. 26 d. His illness was of short duration, caused by a paralytic stroke, which occurred about 12 hours before his death. His passing was just as he lived. Calmly and quietly he passed into his eternal rest. He was united in marriage to Katherine Heiser Jan. 13, 1874. She preceded him in death May 15, 1911. His oldest son (Jacob) also preceded him in death. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Elizabeth Oyer, Peter, Amos, and Matilda, all of near Morton; Mrs. Ida Birkey and Daniel, both of Fisher. He is also survived by 43 grandchildren and 33 great-grand-children, 1 brother, Samuel of Fisher, Ill., 1 sister, Mrs. Phebe Zehr of Manson, Iowa, and a host of other relatives and friends. In his youth he confessed Christ as his Saviour, was baptized and became a member of the Mennonite Church of which he has been a faithful member until death. He was ordained to the ministry in 1895 at the Goodfield Mennonite Church, in which capacity he served until recent years when he retired from active service. Though not able to preach any longer he has always attended church up to the last Sunday he lived and taken a great interest in his Master's service. The greatest part of his time during recent years was spent in reading the Bible which seemed to be his greatest treasure. He had a meek and quiet spirit and always showed great interest and love for his family and for his fellow men, manifesting a friendly spirit to every one he met. Funeral services were held June 8 at the Morton Mennonite Church in Morton, Ill., in charge of Bros. J. D. Hartzler of Gridley, Ill., and Simon Litwiller, Minier, Ill. Interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Deer Creek, Ill.
Mount Zion Cemetery, Deer Creek, Tazewell Co., IL.¹ Daniel Zehr was born on 9 March 1849 at East Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA.¹ He was the son of Peter Zehr and Elizabeth Oyer.¹ Daniel Zehr married Katherine Heiser, daughter of Jacob Heiser and Katharine Wagler, on 13 January 1874 at Tazewell, Illinois, USA.² Daniel Zehr was ordained to the ministry in 1895 at Goodfield, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ He was a Mennonite.¹ He died on 5 June 1942 at Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA, at age 93 of a paralytic stroke.¹ He was buried on 8 June 1942 at Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹

      Gospel Herald - Vol 66, # 7 - Feb 13, 1973, p. 146

Zehr, Dan A., son of Daniel and Kathryn (Kaiser) Zehr, was born in Danvers, Ill., Sept 25, 1890; died of pneumonia and heart ailment at Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 16, 1973; aged 82 y., 3 m. 22 d. On Dec. 17, 1913, he was married to Katie Birkey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Lela - Mrs. Raymond Birky, Fern - Mrs. Orva Helmuth, and Viola - Mrs. Wilbert Birky), 3 sons (Melvin, Wayne, and Wilmer), 27 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Matilda Zehr). He was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Jan. 20 in charge of Irvin Nussbaum and Howard Zehr; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.
East Bend Memorial Gardens, Foosland, Champaign Co., IL.² Daniel Alvin Zehr Jr. was born on 25 September 1890 at Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.³ He was the son of Daniel Zehr and Katherine Heiser.² Daniel Alvin Zehr Jr. married Kate Elizabeth Birkey, daughter of Valentine Birkey and Phoebe Good, on 17 December 1913 at Foosland, Champaign, Illinois, USA.³ Daniel Alvin Zehr Jr. died on 16 January 1973 at Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, USA, at age 82; of Pneumonia and heart ailment.²

     Daniel Peter Zehr was born on 6 May 1880 at Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ He was the son of Peter Zehr and Barbara Heiser. Daniel Peter Zehr married Mary Ann Birkey, daughter of Valentine Birkey and Phoebe Good, on 29 December 1904.¹ Daniel Peter Zehr died on 22 August 1959 at Champaign, Illinois, USA, at age 79.¹

     Darwin Dean Zehr was born on 13 January 1937. He was the son of Roy Christian Zehr and Opal LaVetta Smith. Darwin Dean Zehr died on 8 February 1937.

     Daughter Zehr was born WFT Est. 1826-1869.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Zehr and (?) (?). Daughter Zehr died WFT Est. 1835-1948.¹

     Daughter Zehr was born on 24 June 1899.¹ She was the daughter of John Zehr and Lydia Springer. Daughter Zehr died on 28 June 1899.¹

     David D. Zehr was born on 21 April 1864 at Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Zehr and Elizabeth Oyer. David D. Zehr married Elizabeth M. Zehr, daughter of Andrew Zehr and Magdalena Zehr, on 26 December 1886.^1,2 David D. Zehr and Elizabeth M. Zehr appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Lincoln, Calhoun, Iowa, USA.¹ David D. Zehr died on 7 February 1924 at Manson, Calhoun, Iowa, USA, at age 59; Unknown GEDCOM info: Car hit by train.²

     Edwin B. Zehr was born on 23 August 1875.¹ He was the son of Joseph Zehr and Eliza Saltzman. Edwin B. Zehr married Bertha Katherine Albrecht on 20 January 1901.¹ Edwin B. Zehr married Edith Doty on 18 January 1911.¹ Edwin B. Zehr died on 27 June 1960 at age 84.¹

     Elise Zehr was born on 25 February 1897 at Goodfield, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Zehr and Mary Florence Bracken. Elise Zehr married Ray V. Ellis on 16 January 1918 at Long Point, Livingston, Illinois, USA.¹ Elise Zehr died on 4 July 1988 at Manchester, Delaware, Iowa, USA, at age 91.¹

     Elizabeth Zehr was born on 13 October 1877 at Near Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Zehr and Katherine Heiser. Elizabeth Zehr married Jacob Oyer, son of Christian Oyer and Katherine Zehr, on 8 March 1900 at Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ Elizabeth Zehr died on 12 July 1952 at Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA, at age 74.^1,2

     Elizabeth Zehr was born on 3 January 1886 at Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Zehr and Barbara Heiser. Elizabeth Zehr married Peter Cender, son of Joseph Cender and Mary Rouevenac, on 5 February 1906.¹ Elizabeth Zehr died on 4 April 1928 at Champaign, Illinois, USA, at age 42.¹

     Elizabeth Zehr was born on 17 November 1868 at Woodford, Illinois, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Zehr and Elizabeth Ehresman. Elizabeth Zehr married Jacob Werner on 21 October 1897.¹ Elizabeth Zehr died on 28 November 1946 at Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA, at age 78.¹

     Elizabeth Zehr was born on 28 September 1854 at Tazewell, Illinois, USA; near Sabtown on the Mackinaw River.^1,2 She was the daughter of Christian Zehr and Mary Oyer.¹ Elizabeth Zehr appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in the household of Christian Zehr and Mary Oyer at Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ Elizabeth Zehr married Andrew Ulrich, son of Peter Ulrich and Anna Oyer, on 6 March 1873.² Elizabeth Zehr died on 1 August 1948 at age 93.²

     Elizabeth Zehr was born on 2 February 1855 at Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Zehr and Elizabeth Oyer. Elizabeth Zehr married Christian Heiser, son of Jacob Heiser and Katharine Wagler, on 25 February 1877 at Goodfield, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ Elizabeth Zehr died on 29 January 1933 at Goodfield, Tazewell, Illinois, USA, at age 77.¹

     Elizabeth M. Zehr was born on 12 April 1866 at Woodford, Illinois, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Andrew Zehr and Magdalena Zehr.¹ Elizabeth M. Zehr appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in the household of Andrew Zehr and Magdalena Zehr at Waldo Twp, Livingston, Illinois, USA.¹ Elizabeth M. Zehr appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of Andrew Zehr and Magdalena Zehr at Waldo Twp, Livingston, Illinois, USA.³ Elizabeth M. Zehr married David D. Zehr, son of Peter Zehr and Elizabeth Oyer, on 26 December 1886.^2,4 Elizabeth M. Zehr and David D. Zehr appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Lincoln, Calhoun, Iowa, USA.² Elizabeth M. Zehr died on 12 April 1924 at Manson, Calhoun, Iowa, USA, at age 58.⁴

     Elizabeth Zehr was born on 19 April 1871.² She was the daughter of Joseph Zehr and Elizabeth Yoder.¹ Elizabeth Zehr appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of Joseph Zehr and Elizabeth Yoder at Montgomery Twp., Woodford, Illinois, USA.¹ Elizabeth Zehr married Byron J. Hagarity on 2 February 1899. Elizabeth Zehr died on 15 July 1939 at age 68.²

     Ella Mae Zehr was born on 17 March 1887.¹ She was the daughter of Christian Zehr and Mary Unzicker. Ella Mae Zehr died on 10 February 1896 at age 8.¹

     Elmer John Zehr was born on 6 February 1889.¹ He married Emma Katherine Rediger, daughter of Jacob Rediger and Josephine Slagle, on 23 August 1925.¹ Elmer John Zehr died on 14 April 1962 at age 73.¹