Frances "Veronica" Shoemaker

Shoemaker . - Veronica (Shellenberger) Shoemaker, of Freeport, Ill., (widow of Benjamin) was born in Juniata Co., Pa., July 10, 1830; died Oct. 3, 1908; aged 78 y. 2 m. 23 d. She had been confined to her bed at least a year preceding her death. She was desirous to depart and be with Christ. She was the mother of five children, as follows: Joseph S., Geo. E. and Charles C. Shoemaker; Martha Rozella, wife of J. V. Fortner; and Emma, wife of A. J. Meck, all of Freeport and vicinity, all of which survive her, together with 21 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She united with the Mennonite Church in the year 1853, remaining faithful to her baptismal vow until death. The funeral was held Oct. 6 services conducted by John Nice of Morrison, Ill. Gospel Herald - Vol. I, No. 29 -October 17, 1908 - page 463

Frances “Veronica” Shellenberger Shoemaker
Birth: 10 Jul 1830 Juniata County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death: 3 Oct 1908 (aged 78) Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, USA
Burial: Freeport Mennonite Church Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, USA
Memorial #: 15908573
Bio: Shoemaker . - Veronica (Shellenberger) Shoemaker, of Freeport, Ill., (widow of Benjamin) was born in Juniata Co., Pa., July 10, 1830; died Oct. 3, 1908; aged 78 y. 2 m. 23 d. She had been confined to her bed at least a year preceding her death. She was desirous to depart and be with Christ. She was the mother of five children, as follows: Joseph S., Geo. E. and Charles C. Shoemaker; Martha Rozella, wife of J. V. Fortner; and Emma, wife of A. J. Meck, all of Freeport and vicinity, all of which survive her, together with 21 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She united with the Mennonite Church in the year 1853, remaining faithful to her baptismal vow until death. The funeral was held Oct. 6 services conducted by John Nice of Morrison, Ill. Gospel Herald - Vol. I, No. 29 -October 17, 1908 - page 463
Inscription: Wife of Benjamin Shoemaker

Family Members
Parents
Joseph Shallenberger Unknown-1876
Hannah Snyder Shellenberger 1800-1873
Spouse
Benjamin Ziegler Shoemaker 1825-1905
Siblings
Catherine E. Shellenberger 1826-1912
Amos Shellenberger 1828-1894
Joseph Shellenberger 1834-1925
Hannah A. Shellenberger Lapp Yount 1843-1919
Children
Joseph Shellenberger Shoemaker 1854-1936
George Edward Shoemaker 1855-1941
Martha Rozella Shoemaker Fortner 1857-1949
Charles Clinton Shoemaker 1861-1936
Created by: Karen (46807600)
Added: 27 Sep 2006
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15908573/frances-shoemaker
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