Gospel Herald - Volume XX, Number 12 - June 23, 1927, pages 270, 271 Burkhart.- Esther, daughter of John and Esther Burkholder, was born near Hinkletown, Pa., Feb. 19, 1843; died at her home near Farmersville, Pa., April 30, 1927; aged 84 y. 2 m. 11 d. Her husband, David Burkhart, died nearly twenty years ago. A daughter (Amanda) died Oct. 26, 1896. She was a memeber of the Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference) for many years. She is survived by two children (Mrs. George N. Martin, and John), also by twelve grandchildren and twenty-one great- grandchildren. Her last affliction was rheumatism, from which she suffered much, although for over five years she used an invalid chair, having broken her hip in a fall. Even though she could not walk after that her hands were always busy doing like Dorcas of old, much knitting and sewing for others. Funeral services were held at her late home, May 2, by Bro. Moses Horning, with further services at the Groffdale Church by the brethren, Joseph Wenger and Frank Horst. Texts, Job 5:26. Burial in the ad-[sic] the adjoining cemetery.
Gospel Herald - Volume XX, Number 12 - June 23, 1927, pages 270, 271 Burkhart.- Esther, daughter of John and Esther Burkholder, was born near Hinkletown, Pa., Feb. 19, 1843; died at her home near Farmersville, Pa., April 30, 1927; aged 84 y. 2 m. 11 d. Her husband, David Burkhart, died nearly twenty years ago. A daughter (Amanda) died Oct. 26, 1896. She was a memeber of the Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference) for many years. She is survived by two children (Mrs. George N. Martin, and John), also by twelve grandchildren and twenty-one great- grandchildren. Her last affliction was rheumatism, from which she suffered much, although for over five years she used an invalid chair, having broken her hip in a fall. Even though she could not walk after that her hands were always busy doing like Dorcas of old, much knitting and sewing for others. Funeral services were held at her late home, May 2, by Bro. Moses Horning, with further services at the Groffdale Church by the brethren, Joseph Wenger and Frank Horst. Texts, Job 5:26. Burial in the ad-[sic] the adjoining cemetery.
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