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Leah Knepp Marner

Birth	:	8 Jan 1843 Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	12 Aug 1900 Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	East Union Mennonite Cemetery, Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5258179, -91.7049484
Description	:	Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVII, No. 18, September 15, 1900, page 287 OBITUARY - Lea* Knepp was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Jan. 8, 1843; died Aug. 12, 1900, aged 57 years, 7 months and 4 days. The funeral took place on the 14th, from the family residence. In her early years the family of John Knepp, who was well known in this community, moved to Mercer Co., Pa., and a few years later to Holmes Co., Ohio. In the spring of 1861 they came to Johnson Co., Iowa. Lea united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her 18th year, and... Read More	Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVII, No. 18, September 15, 1900, page 287 OBITUARY - Lea* Knepp was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Jan. 8, 1843; died Aug. 12, 1900, aged 57 years, 7 months and 4 days. The funeral took place on the 14th, from the family residence. In her early years the family of John Knepp, who was well known in this community, moved to Mercer Co., Pa., and a few years later to Holmes Co., Ohio. In the spring of 1861 they came to Johnson Co., Iowa. Lea united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her 18th year, and lived a consistent Christian life to her earthly end. On Feb. 9, 1862, she was united in marriage to Jacob J. Marner, in the same residence where she spent her last few years. To this union were born nine sons and five daughters. Two of the sons are twins. One daughter died in infancy. A loving wife and affectionate mother, by her winning ways she would gain the confidence of nearly every child that had the pleasure of meeting her. Her house was always open to strangers or wandering ones. She was no respector of persons or nationality in administering to the wants of the needy. In the foregoing winter she suffered a long time from heart trouble. When spring came her former health returned, or even better than some time before. In her thankfulness for regaining health, she called it a special kindness of Providence, and vowed that her remaining days should be spent as much as possible visiting the sick, the aged and comfortless. The many rides she enjoyed the last summer of her life were mainly devoted in visiting her children and sick people, and were the happiest days since her childhood. During the last week of her earthly life it was noticed by her friends that she was unusually well pleased and communicative. In the morning before her departure she enjoyed her ride with more than ordinary pleasure. At the Lower Deer Creek church, where services were to be held, a short time was enjoyed in happy greeting among the sisters. If rightly informed, she expressed a desire for the service to begin. While singing the second stanza on the first hymn announced, the sister beside her noticed a change in her breathing. Upon looking around she found her sinking. She was speedily removed outside to fresh air and two physicians summoned, but before their arrival she had breathed her last. Death was almost instantaneous. The physicians laid the cause of her death to apoplexy. She leaves one brother, a husband, 13 children and 21 grandchildren, besides hosts of friends, to mourn her early departure, but not as those having no hope. -Kalona, (Ia.) News (Note: knowlegable family researcher says, "HoT - Sept 1900 - Lea Knepp - My records show spelling as Leah, but I notice it is spelled Lea twice so may be correct.") Note #2: in the book "Cemetery Directory of Amish and Mennonites in Iowa, Johnson, and Washington Counties of Iowa" by Mary A ingerich (1972), the name is given as Lea (Leah). -- Katie Yoder Lind in "From Hazelbrush to Cornfields" uses Leah. --- dk Note #3: Her gravestone photo is hard to read, but appears to show "Lea". Her obituary from Mennobits shows "Lea", but the index shows "Lea(h)". All US census records for her (1850,1860,1870,1880, and 1900) plus the 1885 Iowa census show "Leah" as the spelling. AAMG by Gingerich and Kreider shows "Leah". Until any more definitive proof comes along, I'll leave it as Leah. --- Terry Westmoreland

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Where is Leah Knepp Marner's memorial?
Leah Knepp Marner's memorial is located at: East Union Mennonite Cemetery, Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA.
When did Leah Knepp Marner death?
Leah Knepp Marner death on 12 Aug 1900 in Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Leah Knepp Marner's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5258179
Longitude: -91.7049484

Family Members:

Parent

John P Knepp

(1818 - 1875)

Johanna “Jane” Emde Knepp

(1813 - 1879)

Spouse

Jacob J Marner

(1839 - 1907)

Siblings

Children

Abraham Lincoln Marner

(1865 - 1901)

Nancy J Marner Swartzendruber

(1867 - 1945)

Salina M. Marner Slaubaugh

(1868 - 1921)

George O. Marner

(1870 - 1933)

Katherine Marner Kauffman

(1872 - 1926)

Anna Marner

(1873 - 1874)

Lewis R Marner

(1878 - 1920)

Sarah Marner Zook

(1884 - 1935)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. East Union Mennonite Cemetery
Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5258179, -91.7049484

2. Peter Miller Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5214005, -91.6813965

3. South Gingerich Mennonite Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5076294, -91.7227936

4. Fairview Mennonite Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5396000, -91.6751000

5. Snider Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4997386, -91.7196131

6. North Gingerich Sharon Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5553017, -91.7024994

7. Sharon Bethel Cemetery
Williamstown, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5558000, -91.7086000

8. Sharon Hill Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4928017, -91.7071991

9. Moses P Miller Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4929610, -91.6960140

10. Haven Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5558080, -91.7320500

11. John Helmuth Cemetery
Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5583870, -91.6764660

12. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5542000, -91.6678000

13. Brenneman Cemetery
Amish, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5166702, -91.7611084

14. Sharon Center Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5543000, -91.6555000

15. Middleburg Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4907990, -91.6613998

16. Frytown Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5718000, -91.7355000

17. Sharon Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5402000, -91.6370000

18. Coffman Cemetery
English River Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4889045, -91.7585030

19. Yoder Family Cemetery
Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5666832, -91.6460017

20. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5346170, -91.7884060

21. Eash Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5800018, -91.6519012

22. Graper Farm Cemetery
Iowa City, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5904360, -91.7317740

23. Shiloh Nutmeg Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4581300, -91.7020800

24. Wertz Cemetery
Amish, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5486500, -91.7939000