Lydia Showalter

• Residence: Central District (west part, excl. Harrisonburg Town), Rockingham, Virginia, United States - 1900
• Residence: Hayes Township, McPherson, Kansas, United States - 1910
  • Reference: FamilySearch Genealogy - SmartCopy: Sep 5 2016, 3:19:19 UTC

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Gospel Herald - June, 1944|<p>Showalter.-Lydia, daughter of Jacob and Hannah (Brenneman) Wenger was born near Harrisonburg, Va., on May 10, 1860. She passed away at her home near Conway, McPherson Co., Kans., April 24, 1944; aged 83 y. 11 m. 14 d. On Nov. 13, 1883, she was married to Cyrus B. Showalter who passed away in August, 1937. They lived in Virginia until 1910, when they moved to McPherson Co., Kans. Their children were all born in Virginia. They are: Edward, John, and Nellie (Horst) of Ia.; Lizzie (Showalter) and Amos of Va.; Hannah (Hilty) of Ida.; Oliver, Ada (Zimmerman), Clara (Cooprider) and Laura of Kans. All ten of them are living, and they with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren remain. Also remaining are 2 brothers and 2 sisters: Adam Wenger of O.; Timothy Wenger, Barbara Andes, and Katie Brunk, all of Virginia. She had been a member of the Mennonite Church since her youth. She was a patient and loving mother, deeply concerned for the welfare of her family. Funeral services were conducted at the West Liberty church by Bro. Jos. G. Hartzler, assisted by Bro. M. M. Troyer. Interment was made in adjoining cemetery.