Krebill, Clara Barbara

Krebill, Clara Barbara

Female 1881 - 1897  (16 years)

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  1. 1.  Krebill, Clara Barbara was born on 3 Mar 1881 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA (daughter of Krebill, Frederick Henry and Rings, Elizabeth); died on 1 Dec 1897 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    near Donnellson

    Died:
    near Donnellson


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Krebill, Frederick HenryKrebill, Frederick Henry was born on 1 Feb 1849 in Hayesville, Ashland, Ohio, USA (son of Krebill, Jacob and Strickland, Eliza Anna); died on 30 Oct 1928 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1895, Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA

    Notes:


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    Portrait and Biographical Album of Lee County, Iowa
    Chapman Brothers, Chicago, 1887
    Page 177
    F.H. Krebill, a highly esteemed farmer of Franklin Township, is the possessor of a comfortable homestead located on section 20. His property consists of eighty acres of good farming land, and he occupies a comfortable farm dwelling, and has a good barn and all the necessary outhouses. He has been a resident of the Hawkeye State since 1857, and has established for himself a reputation as an honest man and a good citizen.

    Mr. Krebill was born in Ashland County, Ohio, Feb 1, 1849. His father, Jacob Krebill, was a farmer, of German ancestry and parentage, and came to the United States with his parents when a lad of twelve years old. They located in Ashland County, Ohio, where their son, Jacob, after attaining to years of manhood, was married to Miss Eliza A. Strickland, a native of the Buckeye State. After the birth of four children, Jacob Krebill came with his family to Lee County, and located in Franklin Township, upon the site of their present home. The father afterward changed his location, going into another part of the township, and is still living, at the age of sixty-four years, with his wife, who is sixty years old.

    The subject of our sketch remained with his parents until he became of age. He was married in this township to Miss Elizabeth Rings, who was born and reared in Franklin Township, the date of her birth being Feb 10, 1852. She died at the home of her husband on the 29th of August, 1882, and had become the mother of six children, three of whom are deceased; the living are Albert, Edwin and Clara, who are at home with their father. the second marriage of Mr. Krebill occurred in this township, Aug 30, 1883, when he was wedded to Miss Elizabeth Rings, a cousin of his first wife. The present Mrs. K. was also born and reared in Franklin Township, and is the mother of two children - Charlotte and Otto.

    Mr. K. has been prominent in his township since coming here, his habits of industry and strictly honorable dealings securing for him at once the confidence of his fellow townsmen. He has held the various offices in this locality, and has been Township Trustee for two terms. He was also Township Clerk for the same length of time. In politics he is a conscientious Democrat, and uniformly votes in support of the principles of that party. the family are connected with the Mennonite Church, and Mr. K. has been Superintendent of the Sunday-school for many years.

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    From the Mennonite Weekly:
    28 Nov 1928 p. 4

    ONE OF OUR FIRST CORRESPONDENTS PASSES AWAY

    Donnellson, Iowa,
    Nov. 19, 1928
    Mennonite Weekly Review,
    Newton, Kansas.

    Dear Folks:

    I am enclosing a clipping from our local paper giving an account of the death of Father.

    I intended to notify you sooner but have neglected it until today. He has been your Correspondent from Donnellson, Iowa for a number of years. Will appreciate it if you will mention in your paper next issue any part or all of the Obituary.

    Very truly yours,
    A. D. Krebill.

    (The Editor of the paper suggests that it would be fine for the above writer to consider that the mantle of his father has fallen
    upon him and we expect to enroll him as one of our regular correspondents.)

    F. H. Krebill
    Frederick H. Krebill was born February 1, 1849, in Ashland county, Ohio, where he spent his childhood days. At the age of eight years he came with hi parents to Lee county, Iowa, where they settled on a farm 2 miles northwest of Donnellson.

    At the age of 14, he was baptized and confirmed and taken in as a member of the Mennonite church, to which he remained faithful and active member until death.

    He remained on the farm with his parents until he was 21. In the year 1871 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Rings, and established their home on a farm about mile west of Dover where they lived for a number of years. Their next home was on a farm west on Franklin where his brother Joseph now lives.

    In the year 1882, after a lingering illness, his helpmate was called to her heavenly reward. Of their six children, three preceded their mother in death. Mr. Krebill, then was left with three small children, two sons and a daughter, to mourn the loss of a beloved wife and mother. Clara, the daughter, passed away in 1897 at the age of 16 years.

    In 1883 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Rings, a cousin of his first wife. This union was blessed with seven children, one of whom died in infancy. Soon after their marriage they moved to the old home place northwest of Donnellson where they made their home until Mr. Krebill retired from active farm work. In 1916 they moved to Donnellson where he spent the remainder of his days, passing out of this life on Wednesday morning, October 31, 1928, at 9:30 o'clock, at the age of 78 years and 9 months.

    Surviving Mr. Krebill are his faithful wife and children, Albert D., Edwin J., Mrs. Lottie Lowenberg, Otto C., Emma L., and Mrs. Lizzie M. Neff all of Donnellson; also Elmer of Rothiemay, Mont., and Wm. F. of Davenport. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren; one brother, Joseph, and two sisters, Mrs. Jacob A. Krehbiel of Donnellson and Mrs. Amanda Krehbiel of Cooperton, Okla. His parents, brother William, and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Seyb and Mrs. Charlotte Webber preceded him in death.

    Mr. Krebill was an active member in church and Sunday school, which latter he served as superintendent and teacher for many years. He also served for several years on the board of directors of Bluffton college. He was always ready and willing to help in all community affairs, serving as state representative from this district and always taking an active part in Red Cross work. Never did he fail to have a kind word for everyone with whom he came in contact. By nature he was self-sacrificing and always endeavoring to do something for someone else in his cheerfulness, helpfulness and goodwill.

    His true religious life, and influence, will ever be stepping stones to a better and higher endeavor to live lives consistent to the memory of a devoted husband, a true-hearted father and grandfather; a real friend and a worthy neighbor of our community.

    He spent and was spent

    For truth and for right;

    He gave up his best--

    He fought the good fight.

    Funeral services were held from the home and from the Zion Mennonite church Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. E. Kaufman. Pallbearers were: A. D. Krebill, E. J. Krebill, O. C. Krebill, Wm. Krebill, sons, and A. B. Lowenberg and B. J. Neff, sons-in-law of the deceased. Interment was in the Mennonite cemetery.
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    A Tribute to the Life Work of the Late F. H. Krebill

    E. C. Lynn, Lee County Superintendent of Schools, and for many years a close friend of Mr. Krebill and co-worker with him in many community projects, very kindly wrote the following summarized account embracing many of the important things the late F. H. Krebill helped do for his community.

    In the passing of Mr. F. H. Krebill, Donnellson and the surrounding neighborhood has lost a very valuable citizen. The span of his life covers so many years of usefulness, and the service he rendered was put forth with so little of the spirit of egotism that the community is apt to fail to grasp the real significance of his life of service. When we consider his long and useful life, the thoughtful person cannot help but ask, "Who can fill his place in the ranks of useful men in our community?"

    Mr. Krebill was a good citizen. He was a good and progressive farmer. He was a good justice of the peace -- township trustee -- township clerk -- and town clerk. He served with credit in the 34th Iowa general assembly as a representative from this district, and he had much satisfaction in the results of the high school tuition law which he helped to frame and which opened the doors of the high schools in this state to many a farm boy and farm girl.

    F. H. Krebill was the last of the original organizers of the Lee county fair. He served as director and treasurer for many years and as he grew older his interest did not waver. When the fair was recently reorganized, he was the first subscriber for stock and at the last annual program he took his usual pleasure in managing the exhibits in the art hall.

    In 1906, when the Lee county farmers' institute was organized, Mr. Krebill was again in the front ranks. He helped make the organization, and for the 14 years of its existence, served as a
    member of its executive committee.

    When the World War came on, and Lee county was asked by the federal government to organize a farm bureau, Mr. Krebill's was one of the first three names on the required petition, and he has been a steadfast member of that organization up to the time of his death.

    As to relief work and Red Cross work, we all know the part he has taken so well that it is not necessary to recount these activities.

    Possibly no one came nearer summing up the life of Mr. Krebill than did Mr. J. J. Tigert, Commissioner of Education of the United States, who after having been entertained at the Krebill home, remarked, "I have been well fed and well entertained in a real America home. I have gained a new vision of retired farmers. I now know that a man can grow old and retire from active business without losing interest in his community with its young people, its schools and its churches."

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    From Christlicher Bundesbote
    29 Nov 1928 p. 7

    Krebill. -- Donnellson. -- Friedrich H. Krebill war geboren am 1 Februar 1849 in Ashland Co., Ohio, wo er seine Kindheit verlebte. Acht Jahre alt kam er mit seinen Eltern nach Lee Co., Iowa, wo sie sich auf einer Farm 2ý Meilen nordwest von Donnellson, Iowa, ansiedelten. Im Alter von 14 Jahren wurde er getauft und als Glied in die Zions-Mennonitengemeinde aufgenommen, deren treues und tätiges Glied er bis zu seinem Tode blieb. Im Jahre 1871 verheiratete er sich mit Elizabeth Rings. Sie zogen auf eine Farm west von Dover, später auf eine andere west von Franklin.

    Im Jahre 1882 starb nach längerer Krankreit seine Gattin. Von den 6 Kindern waren drei der Mutter im Tode voran gegangen. Eine Tochter von 16 Jahren starb 1897.

    Im Jahre 1883 verheiratete er sich wieder mit Elizabeth Rings, einer Cousine seiner ersten Frau. Diese Ehe wurde mit 7 Kindern gesegnet, von denen eins in der Kindheit starb. Sie zogen bald auf den alten Heimplatz nordwest von Donnellson, wo sie wohnen blieben bis sie 1916 nach Donnellson zogen. Er starb am 31 Oktober 1928 im Alter von 79 Jahren und 9 Monaten. Er hinterläßt seine treue Gattin, 4 Söhne u. 3 Töchter, auch 27 Enkelkinder, einen Bruder u. zwei Schwestern. Br. Krebill war ein tätiges Glied der Gemeinde und Sonntagschule,
    welch letzterer er viele Jahre als Superintendent und Lehrer diente. Er war mehrere Jahre ein Glied der Schulbehörde von Bluffton Cellege [sic], auch war er einmal Vertreter seines Distrikts in der Gesetzgebung seines Staates. Das Leichenbegängnis wurde von der Kirche der Zions-Mennonitengemeinde, Donnellson, Iowa, gehalten. Seine Söhne und Schwiegersöhne trugen den Sarg. Br. J. E. Kaufman hielt de Leichenrede.

    Translation:
    29 Nov 1928, p.7
    Krebill -
    Donnellson -
    Friedrich H. Krebill was born on February 1, 1849 in Ashland County, Ohio, where he lived his childhood. At age 8 he came with his parents to Lee County, Iowa, where they settled on a farm 2 1/2 miles north west of Donnellson, Iowa. At the age of 14 years he was baptized and received as a member of the Zions Mennonite congregation, whose faithful and active member he remained until his death. In the year 1871, he married Elizabeth Rings. They settled west of Dover on a farm, and later on another west of Franklin.

    In the year 1882 his wife died following a lengthy illness. Of their six children, three preceded their mother in death. Another daughter, age 16 years, died in 1897.

    In the year 1883, he married a second time, to Elisabeth Rings, a cousin of his first wife. This marriage was blessed with 7 children, of whom one died in childhood. They returned to the old homestead northwest of Donnellson, where they remained living until 1916, when they removed to Donnellson.

    He died October 31, 1928 at the age of 79 years and 9 months. He leaves behind his faithful wife, 4 sons and 3 daughters, also 27 grandchildren, a brother, and two sisters. Brother Krebill served as an active member of the community and Sunday School, in the latter of which he gave many years service as Superintendent and teacher. He was seven years a member of the board of directors of Bluffton College, and was also once a representative of his district in the State Legislature.

    Funeral services were held at Zions Mennonite Church of Donnellson, Iowa. His sons and sons-in-law carried the coffin. Brother J. E. Kaufman delivered the funeral sermon.

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    The Offical Register for the years 1911-1912, Compliled under the supervisin of William C. Hayward, Secretary of State, 1911

    FREDERICK HENRY KREBILL,

    Representative from Lee county, was born In Ashland county, Ohio, February 1, 1849. His father was born In Germany arid his mother In Ohio. Moved to Iowa In 1857 with his parents and settled on the farm which has since been his home. Educated In the rural district school and In a private German school maintained by the Mennonite church. Devotes his time to farming and raising of live stock. Has served as Justice of the peace, township clerk, township trustee and for twenty-two years has been either a member or an officer of the school board. Is a member of the Mennonite church. Elected Representative in 1910. A Democrat In politics.


    Birth:
    near Hayesville

    Buried:
    Mennonite Cemetary

    Frederick married Rings, Elizabeth on 13 Aug 1871 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Rings, Daniel and Ellenberger, Barbara) was born on 10 Feb 1852 in Franklin, Iowa, USA; died on 31 Aug 1882 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Rings, ElizabethRings, Elizabeth was born on 10 Feb 1852 in Franklin, Iowa, USA (daughter of Rings, Daniel and Ellenberger, Barbara); died on 31 Aug 1882 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA

    Notes:



    13 May 1941, p. 14
    Mrs. Elisabeth Rings Krebill, daughter of Christian and Elisabeth Ellenberger, was born on April 6, 1860, in Lee County, Iowa. On the
    confession of her faith she was baptized and received by Elder Christian Schowalter as a member of the Zions Mennonite congregation, whose faithful member she ever remained. On August 30, 1883, she was joined in marriage with F. H. Krebill, who was father of 3 children: Albert D., Edwin J., and Klara. Klara preceded her in death. They made their home on a farm northwest of Donnellson, where they lived until 1916, when they returned to Donnellson. She passed away March 19th, 1941, at the age of 80 years, 11 months, and 13 days.

    This marriage was blessed with seven children: Mrs. Lottie Loewenberg, Otto C. Krebill, Emma L. Krebill of Donnellson; Mrs Lizzie M. Neff, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Elmer H., Billings, Montana; William F., Davenport, Iowa. A son, Milton, died in early childhood. Also surrounding her in mourning are 27 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. In 1928, her husband died; her sister Mrs. Theodore Hirschler also preceded her in death in 1908. Sister Krebill was an active member in the church; so also in the mission society, where she was many years president. Her faithful Christian life and acts are an inspiration for us to follow as we work and strive for heaven. She was actively doing so long as her health permitted. Her daughter Emma was always with her, and lovinging and faithfully took care of her to the end.

    The funeral was held at home and at the Zions Mennonite Church Friday afternoon, March 21st, led by Elder Adolf Friesen. A mixed quartet sang the songs "Abide with Me" at the home, and "He Leadeth Me" and "Father Suffered Me Day by Day" at the church. She was interred in the Zion Mennonite Cemetery.

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    Birth:
    near Franklin

    Children:
    1. Krebill, Albert was born on 1 Aug 1873; died on 13 Jun 1875.
    2. Krebill, Albert Daniel was born on 29 Jul 1875 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; died on 28 Aug 1959 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    3. Krebill, Edwin Jacob was born on 18 Aug 1877 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; died in Aug 1970 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    4. Krebill, Otto Frederick was born on 11 Oct 1879 in Iowa, USA; died on 17 Apr 1880 in Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    5. 1. Krebill, Clara Barbara was born on 3 Mar 1881 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; died on 1 Dec 1897 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Krebill, JacobKrebill, Jacob was born on 28 Nov 1822 in Messerschwanderhof, Otterberg, Germany (son of Krebill, Friedrich and Risser, Anna); died on 21 Sep 1907 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1880, Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA
    • Residence: 1885, Lee County, Iowa, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA

    Notes:



    10 October 1907, p 6-7
    Krebill -
    September 21, 1907, in Donnellson, Iowa, Jacob Krebill, at the age of 84 years, 9 months, and 23 days. He was born in Friedelsheim, Rheinpfalz, Bavaria. In the year 1832 he came with his parents to America, who settled in Ashland County, Ohio. On April 6, 1846 he was joined in marriage, which was blessed with 11 children, of whom 2 sons and 3 daughters survive. His wife preceded him in death on August 4th of this year. He leaves 5 children, 3 brothers and sisters, 43 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. In the year 1857 he came with his family to Lee County, Iowa, where they have lived since that time. The congregation has appreciated his life and influence to such an extent that he was elected many years to the board of directors. Funeral sermons were preached by Elders Treftzer of Franklin (German) from John 11:28, and P.P. Hilty (English), from Hebrews 4:9.

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    Jacob Krebill - Third Generation by Olga A. Krebill Hirschler, 1966

    Jacob> the fourth son of Friedrich and Anna, was a lad of eleven years when they arrived in Ohio. Jacob had attended public schools in Germany and probably did so for a Period
    of time in their new home vicinity in America.

    On a farm in those days a boy of eleven did not only do his share of the daily chores, he also took the place of a grown man with the field work.

    Johannes Risser, an educated ordained minister, served the newly founded congregation of Mennonite pioneer families in the Hayesville community. The Rev. Risser was an uncle of Jacob's and conducted catechismal classes. Jacob attended these classes and ultimately, like his older brothers, was baptized in the Mennonite Christian faith and accepted as a member of the church.

    At the age of 24 years Jacob married Eliza Ann Strickland and in the following ten years that they lived in the Hayesville community their first six children were born. Their first child lived but a few weeks and their third child lived about two and a half years.

    In the fall of 1856 Jacob and Eliza with their children Frederick, Amanda, Nancy and Mary left their Ohio home and traveled by covered wagon and horse teams across the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois to Lee County, Iowa.

    A Mennonite colony had been established here some years before and a church building had been built several miles due west from the town of Franklin.

    On November 13 in 1856 two deeds were filed at the local court house by Jacob and Peter Krebill for 120 acres of land which they had purchased on the 5th of the month. One deed was for 80 acres described as the East 1/2 of the Southwest1l/4 of section 20 in Franklin Township of Lee County.

    The other deed was for 40 acres described as the North 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the same Southwest 1/4 Of section 20.

    Jacob and his family moved on to his farm right away but Peter remained at Hayesville until the following spring.

    About 25 years later, on February 4th, 1881, Jacob filed a deed for 80 acres of land for which he had obtained the title on January 20th. It was described as the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of section 27 in Franklin Township.

    On June 17, 1884, he filed another deed for the adjacent 80 acres for which he had obtained the title on March 12th, and described as the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the same section 27.

    There seems to be some indication that Jacob may have farmed this land prior to the time when he filed these deeds.

    Perhaps he may have rented the land or possibly bought it on contract, before he obtained title to it.

    In the year 1871 Jacob's son Frederick married Elizabeth Rings. Frederick and Elizabeth were the first to live on the west half of this 160 acre farm.

    The house stood at the end of a short lane leading in from the road about midway between the town of Franklin to the east and the Green Tree crossroads to the west. In 1882, after five children had been born to the Frederick Krebills, Elizabeth the mother died following a serious tuberculosis illness. About a year later Frederick married a cousin of his former wife.

    Up until this time Jacob had been living on his farm near the church. He had replaced the old house with a red brick one, enclosed it with an attractive front Yard, built a large bank barn and other improvements. He had a bearing apple orchard and grape vineyard. After Frederick's children had reached school age, which was about the time when he married the second time, he and his father Jacob exchanged farms. It has been reported that this was done so that the young children were closer to church and schools.

    In 1884 Jacob built a small frame house on the east half of his 160 acre farm. This house stood close to the main road s.s well as to the lane which lead to the larger old home. When his son Joseph and Selma Weber were married they moved into this new house, which they occupied for about four years. When Jacob and Eliza's son William married Clara E. Weber, the parents moved into the smaller home near the road and Joseph and his brother William shared the old house.

    Josephs occupied the south part and Wills the north part of this old house.

    By 1894 the brothers Joseph and William rented the adjacent farm to the west and since their families had been expanding, William with his family moved into the house nearby which stood on the rented farm. However, the two brothers continued to farm the several farms together.

    Jacob was a deacon at the Zion Mennonite Church for many years. After moving to their farm near Franklin Mr. and Mrs. Krebill would come to the church services driving a brown horse hitched to a top-buggy. They were honored with a reserved.space for their rig along the hitching rack in front of the church. After Jacob was no longer able to drive himself his son Joseph's family would bring them to the service.

    These grandparents continued to live by themselves up until after their 61st wedding anniversary. A bell was mounted conveniently so they could call for help as the Joseph Krebill family still lived nearby in the old house. When the old folks retired early, their son Joseph would make it a routine of his to go up and sit on the porch by their bedroom window to talk.

    In August 1907 Eliza became very ill and in a few days was called home by her Lord. In order that the aged Jacob might remain in his home environment, his son William's widow and children moved in to care for him. Only seven weeks after Eliza's demise, Jacob too was called to his eternal home.

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    Jacob Krebill - Third Generation by Olga A. Krebill Hirschler, 1966

    In the fall of 1857 Jacob added a postscript to a letter vritten by his brother Peter to their brother Johennes Grabill at Heyesville, Ohio.

    Dear brother;

    I must write you briefly how we are getting along. I am sorry to report that our little Mary has been ill nearly all summer. She is presently so poorly that we are in doubt that she will be with us very long.

    She is suffering with tuberculosis and the doctor says nothing can be done to help her. The rest of us are quite well.

    Christian Hirstein says he is sorry that he does not hear from anyone in Ohio. He did not know that I had left there until he had almost arrived at our place here. He did not mention about receiving a letter from you. Write again,

    Your brother Jacob.
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    Buried:
    Mennonite Cemetary

    Died:
    near Donnellson

    Jacob married Strickland, Eliza Anna on 6 Apr 1846 in Hayesville, Ashland, Ohio, USA. Eliza (daughter of Strickland, Joseph and Harper, Mary) was born on 21 Jan 1827 in Ashland, OH; died on 4 Aug 1907 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Strickland, Eliza AnnaStrickland, Eliza Anna was born on 21 Jan 1827 in Ashland, OH (daughter of Strickland, Joseph and Harper, Mary); died on 4 Aug 1907 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1850, Vermillion, Ashland, Ohio
    • Residence: 1880, Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA

    Notes:



    22 Aug 1907, p. 6
    Krebill -
    On August 4th in Lee County, Iowa, Elise nee Strickland, wife of Jacob Krebill, passed away at the age of 80 years, 6 months, and14 days. Her parents came in their youth from New Jersey and Virginia to pioneer in Ashland County, Ohio. On April 6, 1846, she was married, and lived with her now-bereaved husband 61 years in happy marriage, which was blessed with 4 sons and 7 daughters, of whom 2 sons and 4 daughters are yet alive. In 1857, they left Ohio to come to this area where they have lived ever since.

    In April of 1896, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. She leaves behind 43 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held by S. M. Musselman of Wayland, who took his text from 1st Corinthians 15:57, and P. P Hilty, who spoke from Job 5:26.


    Birth:
    near Ashland

    Buried:
    Mennonite Cemetary

    Died:
    near Donnellson

    Notes:

    Married:
    near Hayesville

    Children:
    1. Krebill, Joseph was born on 6 Feb 1847 in near Hayesville, Ohio, USA; died on 28 May 1847 in near Hayesville, Ohio, USA; was buried in Vermillion, Ashland, Ohio, USA.
    2. 2. Krebill, Frederick Henry was born on 1 Feb 1849 in Hayesville, Ashland, Ohio, USA; died on 30 Oct 1928 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    3. Krebill, Mary was born on 28 Dec 1850 in Hayesville, Ashland, Ohio, USA; died on 7 Aug 1852 in Hayesville, Ashland, Ohio, USA; was buried in Vermillion, Ashland, Ohio, USA.
    4. Krebill, Amanda was born on 28 Nov 1852 in Hayesville, Ashland, Ohio, USA; died on 24 Dec 1934 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    5. Krebill, Nancy was born on 25 Apr 1854 in Hayesville, Ashland, Ohio, USA; died on 2 Jun 1919 in Pretty Prairie, Reno, Kansas, USA.
    6. Krebill, Mary was born on 17 Jun 1856 in near Hayesville, Ohio, USA; died on 28 Sep 1857 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    7. Krebill, Sidney was born on 23 Mar 1858 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; died on 15 Sep 1869 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    8. Krebill, Joseph was born about 1861 in Franklin, Iowa, USA; died on 20 Feb 1940 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried on 23 Feb 1940 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    9. Krebill, Charlotte was born on 27 Jul 1862 in Franklin, Iowa, USA; died on 31 Oct 1896 in Moundridge, McPherson, Kansas, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    10. Krebill, William H. was born on 4 Feb 1865 in Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA; died on 25 Dec 1897 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    11. Krebill, Emma was born on 2 Mar 1868 in Franklin Twp, Lee, Iowa, USA; died on 28 Aug 1943 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.

  3. 6.  Rings, DanielRings, Daniel was born on 2 Mar 1828 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (son of Rings, Sr. Johannes and Bergthold, Elizabeth); died on 23 May 1899 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.

    Notes:



    Daniel was a farmer. (source:History of Lee County Iowa, Franklin
    Township, page 782, Western Historical Company, Chicago, IL, 1879)

    Buried:
    Mennonite Cemetary

    Daniel married Ellenberger, Barbara on 10 Mar 1852 in Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA. Barbara (daughter of Ellenberger, Pastor Heinrich and Hertzler, Elizabetha) was born on 27 Jun 1827 in Eppstein, Germany; died on 11 Jun 1911 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Ellenberger, BarbaraEllenberger, Barbara was born on 27 Jun 1827 in Eppstein, Germany (daughter of Ellenberger, Pastor Heinrich and Hertzler, Elizabetha); died on 11 Jun 1911 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Mennonite Cemetary

    Children:
    1. 3. Rings, Elizabeth was born on 10 Feb 1852 in Franklin, Iowa, USA; died on 31 Aug 1882 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    2. Rings, Henry was born on 29 May 1854; died on 19 Jul 1855.
    3. Rings, Katharina was born on 20 Jan 1856 in Franklin, Iowa, USA; died on 13 May 1924 in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
    4. Rings, Anna Mary was born on 28 Jan 1858 in Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA; died on 19 Mar 1894 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    5. Rings, Infant was born in 1859; died in 1859.
    6. Rings, Henry was born on 17 Apr 1861 in Near Franklin, Lee Co., IA; died on 26 Jan 1921 in Donnellson, Lee Co., Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    7. Rings, Infant was born in 1862; died in 1862.
    8. Rings, Infant was born in 1864; died in 1864.
    9. Rings, Infant was born in 1866; died in 1866.
    10. Rings, Katherine
    11. Rings, Anna Maria
    12. Rings, Infant died in 1868.
    13. Rings, Infant died in 1869.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Krebill, Friedrich was born on 3 Feb 1788 in Altleiningen, Rheinpfalz, Germany (son of Grehbiel, Samuel and Würtz, Agnes); died on 3 May 1849 in Hayesville, Ashland, Ohio, USA.

    Notes:



    Altleiningen, near Grunstadt, Germany

    Friedrich married Risser, Anna on 16 Dec 1816 in Friedelsheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Anna (daughter of Risser, Sr Johannes and Strohm, Maria) was born on 15 Nov 1794 in Friedelsheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany; died on 17 Jan 1857 in Hayesville, Ashland, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Risser, Anna was born on 15 Nov 1794 in Friedelsheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (daughter of Risser, Sr Johannes and Strohm, Maria); died on 17 Jan 1857 in Hayesville, Ashland, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1885

    Notes:



    Friedelsheim, near Durkheim, Germany

    Children:
    1. Grabill, Johannes Samuel was born on 4 May 1818 in Messerschwanderhof, Otterberg, Germany; died on 9 Feb 1887 in Hayesville, Ashland, Ohio, USA.
    2. Krebill, Samuel was born on 24 Oct 1819 in Messerschwanderhof, Otterberg, Germany; died on 3 Mar 1842 in Hayesville, Ashland, Ohio, USA.
    3. Grabill, Abraham was born on 10 May 1821 in Messerschwanderhof, Otterberg, Germany; died on 19 Apr 1906 in Kensington, Smith, Kansas, USA.
    4. 4. Krebill, Jacob was born on 28 Nov 1822 in Messerschwanderhof, Otterberg, Germany; died on 21 Sep 1907 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    5. Krebill, Heinrich was born on 14 Jun 1824 in Messerschwanderhof, Otterberg, Germany; died on 15 Feb 1910 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    6. Krebill, Christian was born on 13 May 1825 in Messerschwanderhof, Otterberg, Germany; died on 4 Jan 1827 in Messerschwanderhof, Otterberg, Germany.
    7. Krebill, Agnes was born on 12 Sep 1830 in Quirheim, Germany; died on 2 Dec 1920 in Deer Creek, Grant, Oklahoma, USA; was buried in Halstead, Harvey County, Kansas, USA.
    8. Krebill, Peter was born on 5 Nov 1827 in Messerschwanderhof, Otterberg, Germany; died on 27 Mar 1910 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.

  3. 10.  Strickland, JosephStrickland, Joseph was born on 4 Jan 1804 in New Jersey, USA (son of Strickland, Joseph and (Quick), Rachel); died on 8 Oct 1876 in Vermillion Twp, Ashland, OH; was buried in Vermillion, Ashland, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Vermillion, Ashland, Ohio

    Notes:



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    "JOSEPH STRICKLAND was born in the state of New Jersey, January 4, 1804, and removed with the family of his father, Joseph Strickland, sr., to Jefferson county, Ohio, prior to the war of 1812, and thence to Vermillion township, now Ashland county, a few years subsequent to the close of the war. His father had served honerably as a solder from New Jersey in the war of the Revolution, and died in Seneca county, Ohio, at the advanced age of eighty-six years in 1850. In 1826 Joseph Strickland, jr., the subject of this sketch, purchased and removed to the farm on which he deceased, in the northwest part of Vermillion township. He improved his homestead and made it a valuable property. He connected with the Methodist Episcopel church early in life, and was an exemplary Christian for over fifty years, and several times a leader in the church. He was noted for his domestic worth and kindness to his family. He affection and goodnees of heart had a cheerful influence over his children, all of whom revered, honored, and followed his counsel. As a citizen, he was quiet and unobtrusive. His integrety and uprightness fitted him for public promotion. He was fequently called upon by his neighbors to fill offices of trust in his township. He served as trustee, justice of the peace and infirmary director, and retired from the latter postion, some years since, because of a paralytic attack, which disabled him, and prevented and active discharge of public duties. In politics he was a Democrat, and had been from his arrival at manhood. He was noted for his benevolent and kindly feelings, and made an excellant infirmary director. He has goine home to rest with the just and the pure. May his example as a Christian and a man have its influence upon those who remain to conduct the affairs of their fellow citizens.

    Mr. Strickland died at his residence in the northwest part of Vermillion township, Sunday, October 8, 1876, after a long and painful attack of paralysis, aged seventy-two years, nine months, and one day.

    At a meeting of the obituary committee of the Historical and Pioneer association, of Ashland county, appropriate resolutions were adopted regarding his decease."

    Source: History of Ashland County, Ohio; George William Hill, M.D., published by Williams Bros., 1880

    Buried:
    Strickland Twin Cemetery

    Joseph married Harper, Mary on 6 May 1824 in Ashland Co., OH. Mary (daughter of Harper, William and (Harper), Elizabeth) was born on 10 Jun 1804 in Virginia, USA; died on 5 Nov 1885 in Vermillion Twp, Ashland, OH; was buried in Vermillion, Ashland, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Harper, MaryHarper, Mary was born on 10 Jun 1804 in Virginia, USA (daughter of Harper, William and (Harper), Elizabeth); died on 5 Nov 1885 in Vermillion Twp, Ashland, OH; was buried in Vermillion, Ashland, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1860, Vermillion, Ashland, Ohio

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Strickland Twin Cemetery

    Children:
    1. Strickland, William H. was born on 8 Dec 1824 in Vermillion Twp, Ashland, OH; died on 22 Aug 1896 in Vermillion Twp, Ashland, OH; was buried in Vermillion, Ashland, Ohio, USA.
    2. 5. Strickland, Eliza Anna was born on 21 Jan 1827 in Ashland, OH; died on 4 Aug 1907 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    3. Strickland, Joseph was born about 1829 in Vermillion Twp, Ashland, OH.
    4. Strickland, Mary was born in 1832 in Vermillion Twp, Ashland, OH; died in 1891 in Vermillion Twp, Ashland, OH; was buried in Vermillion, Ashland, Ohio, USA.
    5. Strickland, John was born about 1836 in Vermillion Twp, Ashland, OH.
    6. Strickland, Titus H. was born in 1841 in Vermillion Twp, Ashland, OH; died in 1917; was buried in Vermillion, Ashland, Ohio, USA.

  5. 12.  Rings, Sr. Johannes was born on 6 Dec 1779 in Battenberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (son of Rings, Jakob and Sinsinich, Maria); died on 4 Dec 1849 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.

    Notes:



    It is possible that Maria Sinsenich may have been a step mother to
    Johannes Sr.

    Birth:
    Near Gruenstadt

    Johannes married Bergthold, Elizabeth on 28 Jan 1804 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Elizabeth (daughter of Bergthold, Jacob and Latschar, Anna) was born on 26 Feb 1782 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 7 Feb 1841 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Bergthold, Elizabeth was born on 26 Feb 1782 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (daughter of Bergthold, Jacob and Latschar, Anna); died on 7 Feb 1841 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
    Children:
    1. Rings, Jakob was born on 12 Aug 1805 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 14 Aug 1849 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
    2. Rings, Christian was born on 14 May 1807 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 20 Jun 1817 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
    3. Rings, Anna was born on 20 Mar 1810 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died in 1867 in Franklin, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    4. Rings, Jr. Johannes was born on 8 May 1813 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 27 Jun 1893 in Moundridge, McPherson, Kansas, USA.
    5. Rings, Heinrich was born on 20 Mar 1816 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died in in USA.
    6. Rings, Christian was born on 23 Jan 1818 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 10 Nov 1859 in Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    7. Rings, Daniel was born on 28 Apr 1820 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 28 Apr 1820.
    8. Rings, Katharina Elizabeth was born on 22 Nov 1821 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 12 Mar 1862 in Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    9. 6. Rings, Daniel was born on 2 Mar 1828 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 23 May 1899 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.

  7. 14.  Ellenberger, Pastor HeinrichEllenberger, Pastor Heinrich was born on 28 Mar 1784 in Freidelsheim, Pfalz, Germany (son of Ellenberger, Christian and Stauffer, Katharina); died on 26 Sep 1869.

    Notes:

    Über diesen Mennoniten-Pastor gibt es mehrere Informationen imInternet.Einer seiner Nachfahren, ein MD Hervey hat eine eigene Seite inBetrieb :http://www.mdhervey.com/main.htm.Auch auf der folgenden Seite taucht sein Name auf, abgedrucktist sogar die englische Übersetzung eines Briefes :http://www.csd.net/~liz/genctr/Rings.htm

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    Heinrich married Hertzler, Elizabetha on 15 May 1808 in Alsheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Elizabetha (daughter of Herzler, Rudolpf and Frey, Elisabeth) was born in Feb 1787 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died in 1828 in Eppstein, Rheinpfalz, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Hertzler, Elizabetha was born in Feb 1787 in Alsheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (daughter of Herzler, Rudolpf and Frey, Elisabeth); died in 1828 in Eppstein, Rheinpfalz, Germany.

    Notes:



    To them had been born 10 children, seven of whom were still living
    when she passed away. Two children soon follwed her in death.

    Children:
    1. Ellenberger, Katherine was born on 9 May 1809 in Friedelsheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
    2. Ellenberger, Abraham was born on 5 Aug 1817 in Freidelsheim, Pfalz, Germany.
    3. Ellenberger, Elizabetha was born on 25 Dec 1819 in Friedelsheim, Palatinate, Germany; died on 10 Feb 1909 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    4. Ellenberger, Jacob was born on 12 Oct 1821 in Friedelsheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
    5. Ellenberger, Jr. Heinrich was born on 10 Aug 1823 in Friedelsheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
    6. 7. Ellenberger, Barbara was born on 27 Jun 1827 in Eppstein, Germany; died on 11 Jun 1911 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA.