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August G. A. Liebig memorial marker for tree.

This photo is a closeup of a memorial marker for a tree (unseen) planted for August G. A. Liebig. Engraved in English:
"For Grandfather Liebig 1836 - 1914
May this tree stand strong and erect for years to remind posterity of a pioneer of distinction in his church and in this community.
With deep and thoughtful gratitude
His grandchildren"
Exact location unknown.

Friesen, Abraham, 1933-

August G. A. Liebig memorial marker for tree.

This photo is of a memorial marker for a tree (unseen) planted for August G. A. Liebig. Engraved in English:
"For Grandfather Liebig 1836 - 1914
May this tree stand strong and erect for years to remind posterity of a pioneer of distinction in his church and in this community.
With deep and thoughtful gratitude
His grandchildren"
Exact location unknown.

Friesen, Abraham, 1933-

August G. A. Liebig tombstone.

This photo is a close-up of the tombstone of August G. A. Liebig. Engraved in German: "Our well-respected teacher and shepherd. Dedicated by thankful friends."
Born Feb. 14, 1836
Died Aug. 19, 1914
The funeral was Aug. 20, 1914, near Denhoff, ND and the buriel was Aug. 23, 1914 next to his wife, who died Feb. 14, 1912.
Exact location unknown; part of the cemetery may be seen.

Friesen, Abraham, 1933-

August G. A. Liebig tombstone.

This photo is of the tombstone of August G. A. Liebig, preacher and teacher in German Baptist congregations; frquent guest at Mennonite Brethren congregations in the area. Engraved in German: "Our well-respected teacher and shepherd. Dedicated by thankful friends."
Born Feb. 14, 1836
Died Aug. 19, 1914
The funeral was Aug. 20, 1914, near Denhoff, ND and the buriel was Aug. 23, 1914 next to his wife, who died Feb. 14, 1912.
Exact location unknown; part of the cemetery is seen.
See: Mennonite Historian, V. 38 - Sept. 2012.

Friesen, Abraham, 1933-

Elizabeth M. Yoder Woodiwiss Papers

  • US MCUSAA HM1/806
  • Collection
  • 1907-1914, 1986-1993

This collection chronicles the early life of Elizabeth M. Yoder Woodiwiss (1889-1986), who homesteaded in North Dakota from 1907-1910. Her diaries (photocopies of originals) record her experiences as a homesteader, as well as a few years after she returned to Pennsylvania.  Articles about Elizabeth are also in the collection, alongside her own recollections. There are also photographs depicting her as a homesteader and later in life, as well as photographs of the homesteading community.

Elizabeth M. Yoder Woodiwiss, 1889-1986

Peter Wiens Papers

  • US BCMLA 00/MS.307
  • Collection
  • 1900-1950

Box 1: mostly sermons (removed from an old accordion file)

Box 2: more sermons (removed from three small binders), books

Wiens, Peter, 1874-1964

Anna Toews, Lise Janzen, John Isaac

This photo is three young adults, Anna Toews, Lise Janzen, and John Isaac. The two women are standing on either side of a seated John Toews. The two women are wearing blouses and long skirts. Mr. Isaac is wearing a three-piece suit and tie.

Buller, L.J.

Esslinger-Eszlinger Family Reunion

This is a photo of fifteen people standing outside a white church. There are four people crouched down in front, two of them children. Ben Horch is fourth from left in a off-white hat and Esther Horch is seventh from left in a black shirt with white vest. See volume 1231, binder 17, pg 66.

Esslinger-Eszlinger Family Reunion

This is a photo of three people standing outside in front of a grey car. There are two men and one women. Ben Horch is standing to the left about to take a picture, the middle man is holding a camera by the strap and the women has large dark sunglasses on. See volume 1231, binder 17, pg 64.

Esslinger-Eszlinger Family Reunion

This is a photo of a group of people coming out of a white church. Above the church door is written "1929 Ev. Luth. Zion's Kirche." Ben Horch is standing second from left in the grass. See volume 1231, binder 17, pg 66.

Ev. Lutheran Zion's Church.

This is a photo of a white church, taken from the back. The church has a brown shingle roof except for the steeple which has a green shingle roof. There is a white gazebo and a brown brick and red building behind the church. There are cars parked in the background and green trees. See volume 1231, binder 17, pg 65.

Ev. Lutheran Zion's Church.

This is a photo of a white church with a brown shingle roof and a white steeple with a green shingle roof. There is a cross on top of the steeple. There is half a white gazebo visible in the background, and some trees. See volume 1231, binder 17, pg 65.

Esslinger-Eszlinger Family Reunion

This is a photo of nine people, six standing in a row and two kneeling in front with a little girl standing to the left. Many have yellow buttons on. There is a yellow and white garage behind them. See volume 1231, binder 17, pg 63.

Esslinger-Eszlinger Family Reunion

This is a photo of three people standing in the grass outside with two cars in the background. The man on the right is leaning on a cane, the man in the middle has a red, white and blue striped tie and the women is wearing a blue and pink short jumper. See volume 1231, binder 17, pg 63.

Esslinger-Eszlinger Family Reunion

This is a photo of seven people, six adults and one little girl. There is a yellow and white garage behind them to the right, and a small group of people in the background to the left. There is a large green tree in the middle background. See volume 1231, binder 17, pg 64.

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