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Christian Deffenbaugh

Birth: 8 Mar 1839
Death: 18 Dec 1922 (aged 83)
Burial: Greendale Cemetery

Masontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID: 27333717 View Source

Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 44 - February 1, 1923, pages 862, 863
Deffenbaugh.-Christian Deffenbaugh was born March 8, 1839; died Dec. 18, 1922; aged 83 y. 9 m. 10 d. In early life Bro. Deffenbaugh united with the Mennonite Church at Masontown, Pa., and lived a consistent Christian life until the call came to come up higher. His entire life was spent in the vicinity of his birthplace. About 1870 he was ordained to the ministry. He was interested in all the activities of the church. Five daughters survive: Mrs. Mattie Elzo Johnson, Mrs. Rebecca Provins, Mrs. Pleasie Provins, Mrs. Lorella Shoaf, Mrs. Zetta Debolt; also two sons: Homer C., of Scottdale, Pa., and Chauncy, of Masontown, Pa. There are a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sister Deffenbaugh preceded him in death several years. Funeral services were held at Masontown Mennonite Church on the 20th, conducted by Bro. Abram Metzler of Martinsburg, Pa., assisted by Brethren Loucks, Hess, and Ressler.

Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 44 - February 1, 1923, pages 862, 863
Deffenbaugh.-Christian Deffenbaugh was born March 8, 1839; died Dec. 18, 1922; aged 83 y. 9 m. 10 d. In early life Bro. Deffenbaugh united with the Mennonite Church at Masontown, Pa., and lived a consistent Christian life until the call came to come up higher. His entire life was spent in the vicinity of his birthplace. About 1870 he was ordained to the ministry. He was interested in all the activities of the church. Five daughters survive: Mrs. Mattie Elzo Johnson, Mrs. Rebecca Provins, Mrs. Pleasie Provins, Mrs. Lorella Shoaf, Mrs. Zetta Debolt; also two sons: Homer C., of Scottdale, Pa., and Chauncy, of Masontown, Pa. There are a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sister Deffenbaugh preceded him in death several years. Funeral services were held at Masontown Mennonite Church on the 20th, conducted by Bro. Abram Metzler of Martinsburg, Pa., assisted by Brethren Loucks, Hess, and Ressler.

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Catherine Johnson Deffenbaugh

1846–1910 (m. 1864)

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Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27333717/christian-deffenbaugh: accessed ), memorial page for Christian Deffenbaugh (8 Mar 1839–18 Dec 1922), Find a Grave Memorial ID 27333717, citing Greendale Cemetery, Masontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Karen (contributor 47003050).

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