Catharine Neuenschwander |
Catharine Hilty (born Neuenschwander)<br>Birth name: Katharina Neuenschwander<br>Married name: Katharina Hilti<br>Nick name: Kaethi Neuenschwander<br>Gender: Female<br>Birth: Jan 5 1815 - Langnau im Emmental, Bern, Schweiz<br>Marriage: Jan 10 1839 - Putnam County, Ohio, United States<br>Immigration: 1825<br>Residence: 1850 - Richland, Allen, Ohio<br>Residence: 1870 - Ohio, United States<br>Residence: 1880 - Bluffton, Allen, Ohio, United States<br>Residence: 1900 - Bluffton, Richland Township, Allen, Ohio, United States<br>Death: Mar 26 1907 - Bluffton, Richland Township, Allen County, Ohio, United States<br>Burial: Mar 2007 - Zion Cemetery, Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio, United States<br>Parents: Johannes Neuenschwander, Catharina Neuenschwander (born Fuhrimann)<br>Husband: Johannes Hilty<br>Children: Peter Hilty, Christian S. Hilty, Elizabeth Geiger (born Hilty), David A Hilty, Mary Burkholder (born Hilty), Elias Hilty, Barbara Blosser (born Hilty), Isaac B. Hilty, John W. Hilty<br>Siblings: David Neuenschwander, Johannes Neuenschwander, Isaac Neuenschwander, <a>Christian Neuenschwander, Elisabeth Hilty (born Neuenschwander), Barbara Neuenschwander<br> Additional information:
LifeSketch: Catharine Hilty was called home after an unusually long, interesting and useful life. She was born at Sanbaz, Canton, Berne, Switzerland, Jan. 5, 1815 and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Sister Fred Geiger, Bluffton, Ohio, March 26, 1907. She reached the mature age of 92 Y., 2 M., 21 D. She was united in marriage in May 1837 to John Hilty, who preceded her to the great beyond, June 2, 1895. To this union were born nine children of whom eight survive, with fifty-eight grandchildren and sixty-eight great-grandchildren. Sister Hilty confessed her Savior very early in life, and joined the Mennonite church. She has been a faithful Christian all her life, and a devoted member of the church. She always was hopeful and optimistic even in the midst of trials and sufferings. She sincerely believed that her Savior loved her and her spirit was always directed to his wonderful blessings and her heart was ever full of love and praise for him. During her entire life she was the "servant of all," happily having early learned and grasped one of the greatest characteristics of her Savior's life. She was unselfish and amiable, always wishing every one well who came into her presence. Funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at Ebenezer church. Interment took place at Zion cemetery by the side of her husband. Funeral Text: Luke 18:7, and first clause of verse 8. Pre. M. S Steiner officiated, assisted by Pre. Bear.
Find A Grave Index: Catharine Neuenschwander Hilty Birth: 5 Jan 1815 Bern, Switzerland Death: 26 Mar 1907 (aged 92) Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio, USA Burial: Zion Cemetery, Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio, USA Memorial #: 70333196 Bio: Catharine Hilty was called home after an unusually long, interesting and useful life. She was born at Sanbaz, Canton, Berne, Switzerland, Jan. 5, 1815 and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Sister Fred Geiger, Bluffton, Ohio, March 26, 1907. She reached the mature age of 92 Y., 2 M., 21 D. She was united in marriage in May 1837 to John Hilty, who preceded her to the great beyond, June 2, 1895. To this union were born nine children of whom eight survive, with fifty-eight grandchildren and sixty-eight great-grandchildren. Sister Hilty confessed her Savior very early in life, and joined the Mennonite church. She has been a faithful Christian all her life, and a devoted member of the church. She always was hopeful and optimistic even in the midst of trials and sufferings. She sincerely believed that her Savior loved her and her spirit was always directed to his wonderful blessings and her heart was ever full of love and praise for him. During her entire life she was the "servant of all," happily having early learned and grasped one of the greatest characteristics of her Savior's life. She was unselfish and amiable, always wishing every one well who came into her presence. Funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at Ebenezer church. Interment took place at Zion cemetery by the side of her husband. Funeral Text: Luke 18:7, and first clause of verse 8. Pre. M. S Steiner officiated, assisted by Pre. Bear. Inscription: Wife of J. HiltyAged 92 Years 2 Months 21 Days Family Members Spouse John Hilty 1819-1895 Children Peter Hilty 1839-1877 Elizabeth Hilty Geiger 1842-1917 David A Hilty 1845-1914 Barbra Hilty Blosser 1852-1926 Isaac D Hilty 185
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