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Jacob D Guengerich

Birth	:	15 Jun 1843 Fairfield, Butler County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	23 Apr 1926 Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan, USA
Burial	:	Lower Deer Creek Cemetery, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5381012, -91.7985992
Description	:	Guengerich - Jacob D Guengerich was born in Fairfield Co, Ohio, June 15, 1843; died April 23, 1926, at the home of his daughter, Lizzie, near Pigeon, Mich; aged 82 y, 10 m, 8 d. He was married to Lydia Gingerich Jan 2, 1868. His wife preceded him in death 16 years. To this union 13 children were born, of whom 12 survive. The eldest daughter, Susanna, died at the age of 11 years. He leaves to mourn his departure 7 sons and 5 daughters: Elmer, Lewis, Anna, wife of Jacob Shetler; Ruhama, widow of E C Beachy; Lizzie, wife of D C... Read More	Guengerich - Jacob D Guengerich was born in Fairfield Co, Ohio, June 15, 1843; died April 23, 1926, at the home of his daughter, Lizzie, near Pigeon, Mich; aged 82 y, 10 m, 8 d. He was married to Lydia Gingerich Jan 2, 1868. His wife preceded him in death 16 years. To this union 13 children were born, of whom 12 survive. The eldest daughter, Susanna, died at the age of 11 years. He leaves to mourn his departure 7 sons and 5 daughters: Elmer, Lewis, Anna, wife of Jacob Shetler; Ruhama, widow of E C Beachy; Lizzie, wife of D C Esch; Daniel, George, Barbara, wife of H A Yoder; Samuel, Aaron, Ezra, and Nancy, wife of John M Yoder; one brother, S D Guengerich, and one sister, Lizzie, wife of John C Gingerich, 57 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 adopted granddaughters, and 1 adopted great-granddaughter. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his early youth and remained a faithful member until death. He made his home with his daughter Mrs D C Esch for the last twelve years. He came with his parents to Iowa in the spring of 1846, eighty years ago, when he was less than three years of age, which was even before Iowa became a state, and lived in a log cabin near the present site of Kalona, Iowa. In this one room cabin the first Amish Mennonite meeting or public worship was held in the fall of 1849, consisting of three families: Daniel P Guengerich and wife, Wm Wertz and wife, and Peter B Miller and wife, together with their children and of all this company there are left only two who were present at this meeting. They are S D Guengerich of Wellman, and Dan Wertz of Kalona. This was the humble beginning of what is now the largest Amish Mennonite settlement west of the Mississippi river. We who are now reaping blessings and comforts of life as never before, let us remember it is because our ancestors, by their self-denial, economy, and hardships made it possible for us to live in comfort and plenty. But most of all they have left us a heritage and handed down to us a spiritual blessing. May we not lose sight of that heritage which our forefathers have kept intact. Thy room is quiet, all is still, Thy chair is vacant, 'tis God's will; So long you waited for your rest, We know God does just what is best. Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River Church near Pigeon Mich, Sunday April 25, after which the body was taken to the home of Mrs E C Beachy near Wellman, Iowa, and the funeral services held at the Lower Deer Creek Church, April 28, conducted by Gideon A Yoder in the German and David Miller in English. Burial in the cemetery nearby. Gospel Herald Vol XIX, No 7 13 May 1926 ********************* his father... Guengerich - On the 23d of September, 1889, near Amish, Johnson county, Iowa, of heart troubles and general bodily infirmities, Bro Daniel P Guengerich, aged 76 years, 1 month and 25 days. At times he suffered great pain. He was buried on the 5th in the church burying-ground, followed to his last resting place by a vast concourse of relatives and friends. Services were held by Peter Y Brenneman and Bish William K Miller. Bro Guengerich was a faithful member of the old Amish church. He was more or less acquainted with all the Amish churches in the United States and Canada. He was born in Germany. In 1833 he came with his mother and step-father, Jacob Schwartzendruber, to America and settled in Somerset county, Pa, was married in 1835 to Susanna Miller, daughter of Bish Benedict Miller, after which he moved to Fairfield county, Ohio. In 1846 he moved from there with another family to Iowa Territory, settling in Johnson county. The first six or eight years they had many of the hardships incident to frontier life. The first meeting was held in his house, 14x16 feet in size, by Bish Joseph Goldschmidt of Lee county, Iowa, who was there on a visit. Six members were present. In 1857 his step-father, Jacob Schwartzendruder came with his family and settled in Johnson county. In the same year the church was organized, and since that time services have been held regularly. Bish J Schwartzendruber labored faithfully in the church until death called him home, and by the blessing of God the church grew and prospered until before Bro Guengerich's death four large congregations are to be found in Johnson and adjoining counties. He leaves five children, three sons and two daughters, about thirty grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, to mourn their loss, but not as those who mourn without hope. Herald of Truth Vol XXVI, No 24 15 December 1889

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Jacob D Guengerich's memorial is located at: Lower Deer Creek Cemetery, Johnson County, USA.
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Jacob D Guengerich death on 23 Apr 1926 in Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan, USA
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Longitude: -91.7985992

Family Members:

Parent

Daniel P Guengerich

(unknow - 1889)

Susanna Miller Guengerich

(1812 - 1889)

Spouse

Lydia Gingerich Guengerich

(1847 - 1910)

Siblings

Samuel D Guengerich

(1836 - 1929)

Christena Guengerich

(1845 - 1846)

John P Guengerich

(1850 - 1919)

Infant Son Guengerich

(1854 - 1854)

Children

Susanna Guengerich

(1869 - 1880)

Elmer J Guengerich

(1870 - 1942)

Lewis J Guengerich

(1872 - 1936)

Ruhama Guengerich Beachy

(1875 - 1960)

Daniel J “Dan” Guengerich

(1879 - 1950)

Barbara Guengerich Yoder

(1883 - 1973)

Samuel J “Sam” Guengerich

(1884 - 1957)

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8. Haven Cemetery
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13. South Gingerich Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5076294, -91.7227936

14. McArtor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5520134, -91.8852692

15. Sharon Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5558000, -91.7086000

16. Snider Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4997386, -91.7196131

17. East Union Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5258179, -91.7049484

18. Graper Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5904360, -91.7317740

19. North Gingerich Sharon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5553017, -91.7024994

20. Windham Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6116982, -91.7667007

21. Wellman Mennonite Cemetery
Wellman, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4658012, -91.8478012

22. Sharon Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4928017, -91.7071991

23. Wellman Cemetery
Wellman, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4636002, -91.8475037

24. Saint Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6091995, -91.7407990