Jacob J. Troyer

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Jacob J. Troyer

Also Known As: "Jake Troyer"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Holmes County, Ohio, United States
Death: May 24, 1949 (93)
Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
Place of Burial: South Union Cemetery, Elkhart County, Indiana
Immediate Family:

Son of Johnathan Michael Troyer and Magdalena Troyer
Husband of Catherine Hensler
Brother of Sarah Gerber; Michael J. Troyer; Barbara Stutzman; Elizabeth Stutzman; Carolina Troyer and 13 others

Managed by: Tim Johnson
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About Jacob J. Troyer

Troyer.-Jacob J., son of Jonathan and Lena Troyer, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Feb. 22, 1856; passed away at his home in Nappanee, Ind., May 24, 1946; aged 90 y. 3 m. 2 d.

On Aug. 4, 1881, he was married to Catherine Hensler. In early manhood he accepted Christ as he personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, in which faith he passed on.

Those who mourn his passing are his companion, 3 sons (William and Ray, Elkhart, Ind.; and John, of Nappanee), one daughter (Mrs. David Welty, of Nappanee), one brother (A. J. Troyer, Shickley, Nebr.) and one sister (Mrs. Fannie Switzer, Corry, Pa.). One son (Fred) preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held at the North Main Street Mennonite Church in Nappanee, in charge of Homer F. North. Burial was made in the South Union Cemetery.

Gospel Herald, July 2, 1946, page 302* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Nov 30 2023, 21:25:46 UTC


Troyer.-Jacob J., son of Jonathan and Lena Troyer, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Feb. 22, 1856; passed away at his home in Nappanee, Ind., May 24, 1946; aged 90 y. 3 m. 2 d.

On Aug. 4, 1881, he was married to Catherine Hensler. In early manhood he accepted Christ as he personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, in which faith he passed on.

Those who mourn his passing are his companion, 3 sons (William and Ray, Elkhart, Ind.; and John, of Nappanee), one daughter (Mrs. David Welty, of Nappanee), one brother (A. J. Troyer, Shickley, Nebr.) and one sister (Mrs. Fannie Switzer, Corry, Pa.). One son (Fred) preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held at the North Main Street Mennonite Church in Nappanee, in charge of Homer F. North. Burial was made in the South Union Cemetery.

Gospel Herald, July 2, 1946, page 302* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Dec 1 2023, 5:42:09 UTC

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Jacob J. Troyer's Timeline

1856
February 22, 1856
Holmes County, Ohio, United States
1946
May 1946
Age 90
South Union Cemetery, Elkhart County, Indiana
1949
May 24, 1949
Age 93
Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
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