Issue 08 - Yoder Family Information

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(Bishop Solonon Yotler fron page U Peter Nafzi-nger, d. 9-L3-I919; Jonas, b. +-2- 1835, n. Annie Mast, d. 7-3l-l9o6t Moses , b. 11-11-1839, m. Mattie Neuhauser, d. 1-9-1880; John, b. 12-4-18441, d. -28-1868; E1i, b. 2-6-1844, d. -28-1905; Lewis, b. 4-18-1846, m. Sarah Rebecca Mast, d. 6-15-7893. Solonan came with his father Henry Yoder to Mifflin County before 1829. His first four children were born in Mifflin County near Mattawarura, Pa. Before 1837 he moved to Union County where his last'five children were born. He signed the will of Jacob Beiler in 1849 as a wi.tness. He was evidently ordained a bishop in Union County and like1y ordained Elias Riehl as a bishop. In 1854 he moved from Union County to Baltimore County, Maryland. There he bought a farm of 111 acres which is sti1l in the possession of the Yoder descendants. Bishop Solomon Yoder was devout in his faith, always courteous, kind and affable. His life was exemplary in all respects and he always supported those interests which were calculated to uplift and benefit humanity. He was highly thought of by his contemporaries. He was an active participant in a series of Amish conferences known as the Diener-Versammlungen, held annually (except 18) from ]-862 to 1878. A brief description of these conferenees is found in Vo1, 2 of the Mennonite Encyclopedia. At the first meeting, held in Walme Co., 0h. , Bishop Jonathan Yoder of fllinois norninated Solomon Yoder as chairman. He declined but did serve on three committees. Again 1n 1861 he served on three committees when the meeting was held in Mifflin Co., Pa. As was true of most Amish leaders, he was opposed to photographs. In the 1868 meeting held in Mifflin County, he served on two committees. After that he did not attend the meetings of the Diener-Versamrnlungen. With the close of those meetings in 1878, there arose the division in the Amish church. The more conservative group became known as the Old Order Amish. The more liberaL group becane known as the Anish Mennonites. Solornan Yoder chose to follow the Anish llennonites. As he grew older, after 1870, Solotlan was, assisted in his work as blshop by John P. Mast of Iancaster Co., Pa. He nade his wllL ln ]-87. The wlll is as followsr SoLonon Yoder's last wl1l and testamentr f, Solonon Yoder of Baltlnore County ln the state of ilIaryland, belng deslrous to settle ny worldly affairs before it shall please alnighty God to cal-l me hence, do make and publish this my last will and testatnent in manner as followsr lten, I w111, devlse anal beq'ueath that all ny property and such Dersonal -crt possessions that I nay own at the time ny dec-ease shatl be divided- by ny executors, hereafter naned, and the proceeds of sald sale (after my debts and funeral expenses have been paid) to be equally divlded between my seven chllalren share and share alike, vl-s, ltoah, Jonas, Solonon, Itloses Eli' Lewis and Lydla. Iten, I do hereby appoint Peter Nafzinger and ny son Lewis Yoder to be my executors of this my last w111 and testanent with power to sell and convey any or all such property before nentloned anal I do hereby appoint the said Peter Nafzinger and Lewis Yoder trustees to take care of and rnanage ny son Noah's share of ny estate and to use the sarne for his benefit 6 and f do hereby will and dlrect that my executors of this ny last will and testament shall se11 all the property as soon as convenient and to be atl sold within one year of ny decease. fn testinony of which f have set my name anC applied my seal thls eighteenth day of August in the year eighteen hundred seventy seven. Solomon Yoder Seal Signed, seaLed and declared by Solomon Yoder, the above nentioned testator, as his last will and testanent, who signed our nanes as wltnesses. Charles L. Fleside, Jos. Hertzler, Isaac D. Hertzler After naking-his w111 Ln L87 Solomon Yoder became quite feeble and was unable to leave his home. On the first of February 1880 he took to hls bed. After three weeks of suffering he was called home by his heavenly Father. He died Feb. 22, 1880 at the age of 79 years, 3 months and5 days. Hls funeral services were conducted by John Yoder ln English and Elias Riehl in German. The wrlter has known descendants of Solonon Yoder since he lived in Long Creen ln 1916. An interestlng story concerns E1i Yoder, son of . Blshop Solornon Yoder. l{e was born Feb. 6, 1844 in Union Co., Pa., then went with his parents to Baltirnore Co., Md. in L854. Sone tine later, as a young man, he decided to go west and forget his Anish baekground. He bought land in Kansas, was married there and started the town known as Yoder, Ks. on one occasion when visitors were present, his wife brought out his Anlsh sult of clothes to show then to the visitors. This dlspleased EIi very much. The raost lnteresting part of this story ls that many Amish fanilies have moved to the vicinity of Yoder, Ks. Thus Eli. Yoder has not been able to be isolated from the Anish. He died July 28, L905, The Yoder fanily I remember best is that of Lewis Yoder who was a nlnister after the death of his father. The youngest son of Bishop Solonon Yoder, he was born in Union Co., Pa., April 18, 1845 and married Sarah Rebecca Mast, the daughter of Danlel Mast and Elizabeth Zug. Danie1 litast was the son of John Mast and Elizabeth Kurts, wh11e Elizabeth Zug was the daughter of Jacob Zug and Anna Sumners. tewls Yoder died June 5, L893, but hls wldow sarah (wtast) Yoder did not die until 1920. Thus I well remenber her and her childrenr Elizabeth Solonon, Lydla, Enery, Ada and Morris. My family has kept in contact with that of Emery Yoder to this date. He married Anna M. Gerbrick and had children: Edith, Elizabeth. Ruth and Sarah. Edith narried Carroll Wilhide. Their present address is Detour,Md. Last year rny brother John, hls wife Helen and f had the pleasure of belng entertained 1n their hone. This was on the occasion of the annual Long Green insprirational- neeting when former residents of Long Green and their friends gather together to renew acquaintences. At this last neeting in Long Green, f felt lnspired to write the story of the life of Solomon Yoder. *{1.||*l$.tttfi+*lf Jttt.*.trJ+tf nttttl+*.1+tt***tf *.lf *.tt*ltttltlf .ltl$l+Jr.llJt.lt.l+{tlf ,t DANIET J. YODER AND LOUISA MILI,ER REI'NION Received a report from Ray A. Yoder, of Arizona City AZ, of the annual reunlon of the Danlel J. Yoder and Louisa Mlller descendants was held on July 19, 1986, at Canby OR. There were about /0 attending. *J$tt*ttttll**rt*****rtjt*{1*l+**.tf ltttL*Jlrttf tf lf ltlriltt+l$ltJt.t+rf JtJt Jt*
** *** ** * * I ** t* * * ** * *QUERI ES* ** * * ** ** ** ** ** ** ** * ** * ** The YNL will publish Yoder related inquiries or ELI REED YODER b. Sep. 1850 resident of pine exchanges at no charge. Please limit to 'Iwp, Grove 30 words or Schuy1kill Co.PA. possible son or grandson of so plus return address. AII inquiries are checked Elijah Yoder b.1800 shown in IB50 census for pine against our records to see if we can help too. Grove Twp. Can you help with info Reply to John L. Submit to: YNL Queries, 203 Lakeshire Rd., Battle Yoder 72I Erann Rd, Toms River,NJ 09753 **************************************************7i Creek, MI. 49015. NOTE: It would be appreciated if r an info copy of any replies could be sent to the yNL * * * fFFFFFFFT* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *FtiffF*'*-FfF FRENI JODTER m.Peter KlopfensteLrr L/'1,4/L768 in Ivlontbeliard, France. Who were he parents, brottrers and sisters. Any info appreciated. ROY C PRESSLER< 1107 W 3rd , North Platte, NE. 6910I **************************************************** Ancestry wanted for KATHERINE YODER (3/6/LB3L- 6/4/ IB93) ml. Henry Oakley. nr2 Joseph C. Zehr of Lewis Co, NY. Moved to Cntario, East Zora An-Menn congregatr.on. ALSO would Iike ancestry of Susan MiIler wife of DAVID C. YODER, son of Bish. Christian yoder Jr. of Somerset Co. PA. Reply to: Bruce W. Jantzi, RR*2,Wellesley, Ontario, Canada, NOB 2T0. **************************************************** SAMUEL FRANKLIN YOTTER b. Germany 1864. m. Emma King. -l. Kansas City, rUo. 1BB9 . Who were his parents anC siblings. Does anyone know sonething about this family Patricia G. Watkins, 104 Melody Lane, SIidell, Lsuisiana 70458 *******************************:t***************r**** Ancestry wanred for ANDREW B YODER b. 5/L6/l-843 pA. n.Ada L N[orton d.5/28/L9I6 St. Louis,irto. Reportedly broke of f with f amily (am. /l,ten.) af ter going to fight in Civil War. One brottrer in pA known to have been naned Levi. Any info or clues to: Allen L. Yoder, 1608 E Republican #4, Seattle, WA 9BIL2 **************************************************** Wtro was SAMUEL YODER of Berks Co. PA. married Hannah Cleaver. A son Walter C. was born 1880 in Pleasantville, PA. Need family history & ancestry. Leonard Yoder, I07 Balsam Dr., WaynesviIIe,NC 2A7A6 *****************************:*********************** Info wanted on DAVID YODER m. Lavina Lesher in OH had children Dallas, Wj-IIis, Lottie, Vera. please reply to D R Yoder,1745 Wilson Ave,Arcadia,CA 91006 ***************J,************************************ rJEVr BRTDEN YODER b.LO/L2/].849 in W.Va. m. 5/L6/L867 i-n Markleysburg,PA to Emma RiIla Reckner. Children Thomas, Milton, Olive, James Walter, Albert,Ben Franklin, Wm. Lee,& Sidney Harvey Patterson Yoder. Any information would be appreciated. Reply to John W. Yoder, RD#3, Box 370, Cogan Station, PA 17728 **************************************************** 'v{ho were ancestors of ADAIVI DANIEL YODER b. 1868 in Berks Co. PA. m.lBB7 Sallie Ida Enes in Berks Co. Reply to Mrs. I"lary Gofus, 1424 Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA 19606 **************************************************** what was ancestry of ADAM YODER,b. 28 Feb lgIB in pA c1.26 Ylay IB5B. Married lB43 Harriet Isanhart (182If91f). Residents of Seneca Co.,OH 1850. ptease reply to :Warren Yoder, 314 Maple Dr., Sctrertz,TX 78154 anyone donating $ 15 or more to the **************************************************** effort. This I57 page booklet contains What was ancestry of ABRAIIAM YODER d.8/l/L879 Locust full descendant information on the fwp, columbia Co, PA n. Catharina Troutman. A son youngest of Bishop Christian's sons, and Daniel Yoder (IA47-L929) m. Sarah Ann Long I871. much historical data and family Jean L. Newell, 660 Boas St.Apt. l-708,,Harrisburg,PA rlocuments on this Yoder Iine going back L7IO2. Same info wanted by Ctrarles Yoder Jr,RD#3 to the arrival of "Schweit.zer" Christian so x 44 r ei6;€6-Ff-T46'fO- and his father in philadelphia on SepE. *****************l********************************** 2I,1742. The remaining copies of this i{y grandparents JACOB H YODER (b.Oct.1857) and wife Louisa of tsoyertown,PA...appear there in 19O0 census. 'rlhat was his ancestry- Harry D. Yoder, 200 Orchard Hills Dr., Boyertown,PA L95L2 **************************************************** ELIGA YODER, b.Jul.9,1803 d. Jacobs Church, PA n. Anna M. (1811-1885). Resided in Pine crove,PA. Son Abratran (1833-1909) who rn. Ananda Sterner. Who were EIiga's Yoder ancestors Reply to Robert J. Yoder, 69 Amherst Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005 **************************************************** ** ** ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * **** ** * ** * ** * *t ** ** * ** * *, r.* Needle in a haystack CATHERINE JADRY (Iisted as daughter of Chretien Joderen and Louise Clenent) b- L782 to Florinont. m. Jean Rich of Liebsdorf or Liebenstein, France. Catherine d. March 1962 at Liebsdorf. Any info OR advice on how to proceed Reply to Marylou von Rotz Byrd, 1367 Kintyre Way, San Jose ,CA 95129. * * :t * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * :t * * * * * * * * * * * * * * i{hat was the ancestry of FRANKLIN YODER (b.Oct.1B53) who m. Elanore Gable and resided in Hegins, Schuylkill Co.pA Reply please to: Ruht W. yoder, Valley Stream Apts c-103, Lansdale, pA 19446 **************************************************** Who was Magdalena b 9 July l_Z5l and n. Christian Yoder, b. J Dec. I76L. Christian was son of Yost Yoder and Catherine tyster. Willis and Dorls Igqgf, q704 4349 svl lakeview Blvd. r€ke Oswego OR Seek birth, marriage, death dates & places for Casper Yoder who was father of Annie yoder (who marrted Jacob KuIp 29 June 1258) and son of Hans (John) &_Anna Yoder. Rep,y to t[rs. El].en Chestnutt, 718 Pioneer Iane, Colorado Springs C0 8ogo4. Everynane i.ndexes are available for two publications by Paul V. Hostetler of Hamden CT. ^ BISHOP JACOB HERTZLER and His Fanily published in L96 THE THREE ZUC (200K) BROTIIERS of L742 publlshed ln 1982 The indexes, $3.00 each, are photocopied and can be taped to the back cover of lfr. Hostetlerrs publ.ications. Order from Ken J Heeter, ll Beretta Way, Bel Alr MD 2LOI4. BISHOP CHRISTIAN YODER JR CEMETERY FUND . . . In YNL #6 we described the progress of the effort to restore the cenetery of Bishop Christian yoder Jr. of the Gl;des congregation in Sonerset Co, pA. Thls plot has cone a long way... fron a farmed over piece of ground destined for the strip mine, to a nicely kept gravesite with a new marker flanked by two dwarf evergreens. The final touch planned is an enclosing stone wall. Thus far, 752 of the estimated cost for the wall has been raised. As an inducement to contributors, a copy of The Reuben yoder Fanily and its Ances t ry-lE ffiire- ent-Eo - booklet, by YNL editor Chris yoder, will onl-y be avdilable in this manner until the goal for construction is reached. Contributions by persons wanting the Reuben Yoder booklet should be senc to: Christian Yoder Cemetery Fund, c/o 203 Lakeshire Rd.,Battle Creek, MI 49015. This will assure pronpt shipment of your copy. **************************t*****************l*****tr 7
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