Barbara Egli

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Egli. - Barbara Roth was born near Colmar, France, (now Germany), Oct. 14, 1840; died at her home in Henry Co., Ia., May 11, 1917; aged 76 y. 6 m. 27 d. She came to America with her parents when about twelve years of age, first stopping in Canada but making Henry Co., Ia., their home. Here she grew to womanhood *She accepted Christ as her personal Savior while yet a young woman, uniting with the Amish Mennonite Church and remaining a faithful member until called by death.

On Nov. 24, 1886, she was married to Jacob Egli. This union was blest with 8 children. Her husband and 2 children preceded her to the spirit world. She leaves 2 sisters, 2 sons, 4 daughters, and 17 grandchildren to mourn their loss.

Funeral at the Green Mount Church by S. Gingerich. John Wagler, and - Berry. Interment in the cemetery near by.

Gospel Herald - Volume X, Number 9 - May 31, 1917, pages 158, 159

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