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Mary <I>Geist</I> Andreas

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Mary Geist Andreas

Birth
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
18 Sep 1893 (aged 68)
Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, USA
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Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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ANDREAS - Sister Andreas, wife of Peter Andreas, died on the 18th of September 1893, at her residence near Sterling, Whiteside Col. Ill., aged 68 years, 9 months and 19 days. She had a stroke of paralysis 8 years ago and another one 6 years ago, since which time she was unable to walk. Four months ago she had another stroke, and from that time on she gradually sank up the time of her death. She was a kind mother, a devoted wife and an earnest member of the Menn. ch. for 7 years. Her maiden name was Geist. She was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., she was married at 21 to Peter Andreas. In 1865 they moved to Sterling, Ill., where they have since resided on a farm. She leaves to survive her a husband, 8 children, 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. The funeral took place on the 30th. Services by Pre. Philip Nice at Science Ridge meeting-house. Interment in the grave-yard adjoining.


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Herald of truth
Vol. XXX. No, 21
November 1, 1893 pg 342
ANDREAS - Sister Andreas, wife of Peter Andreas, died on the 18th of September 1893, at her residence near Sterling, Whiteside Col. Ill., aged 68 years, 9 months and 19 days. She had a stroke of paralysis 8 years ago and another one 6 years ago, since which time she was unable to walk. Four months ago she had another stroke, and from that time on she gradually sank up the time of her death. She was a kind mother, a devoted wife and an earnest member of the Menn. ch. for 7 years. Her maiden name was Geist. She was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., she was married at 21 to Peter Andreas. In 1865 they moved to Sterling, Ill., where they have since resided on a farm. She leaves to survive her a husband, 8 children, 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. The funeral took place on the 30th. Services by Pre. Philip Nice at Science Ridge meeting-house. Interment in the grave-yard adjoining.


MennObits
Herald of truth
Vol. XXX. No, 21
November 1, 1893 pg 342

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  • Created by: MrღB
  • Added: Jun 16, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53755909/mary-andreas: accessed ), memorial page for Mary Geist Andreas (30 Nov 1824–18 Sep 1893), Find a Grave Memorial ID 53755909, citing Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery, Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by MrღB (contributor 47011046).