See also
| Husband: | David C FARNEY (1869-1950) | |
| Wife: | Rebecca NOFTSIER (1868-1946) | |
David C FARNEY
| Name: | David C FARNEY | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Father: | Joseph FARNEY (1819-1885) | |
| Mother: | Barbara ZEHR (1828-1910) | |
| Birth | Sep 28, 1869 | |
| Death | Dec 20, 1950 (age 81) | |
| Name: | Rebecca NOFTSIER | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Father: | - | |
| Mother: | - | |
| Birth | May 6, 1868 | Lewis, New York, USA |
| Death | Apr 12, 1946 (age 77) | Lewis, New York, USA |
Gospel Herald Feb 13, 1951
Farney--- David, son of the late Joseph and Barbara Zehr Farney, was born in Croghan, Lewis Co., N. Y., Sept. 28, 1869; died Dec. 20, 1950, at the home of his daughter near Croghan; aged 81 y. 2m. 21 d. On June 5, 1913, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Rebecca Nofzsier Sauer. She preceded him in death in April 1946. Also preceding him in death were 7 brothers and 3 sisters. In early life he united with the Amish Mennonite Church at Croghan and remained a faithful member until his death. Death was caused by a heart condition. He leaves to mourn his departure, 1 daughter (Miriam-Mrs. Jonas Kennell), 1 sister (Laura-Mrs. John F. Virkler), 8 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Dec. 23, at the A. M. Church, Croghan, in charge of Allen Gingerich, assisted by W. P. Virkler.
Burial was made at the Evangelical Baptist Cemetery.
Burial:
Croghan Apostolic Christian Cemetery
Croghan
Lewis County
New York, USA
Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIX, No . 15 - July 9, 1946 page 335
FARNEY,REBECCA daughter of John and Barbara Martin Nafziger, was born near Croghan, N.Y., May 6, 1868
Rebecca passed away, as the result of a stroke, at her home in Croghan, April 12, 1946; aged 77 y. 11 m. 6 d.
Her first husband, John Sauer, died in 1910.
In 1913 she was united in marriage to David Farney, who survives. She also leaves one adopted daughter (Mrs. Jonas Kennell), 7 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Jacob Stoltzfus), and other relatives.
For many years she was a member of the Conservative Amish Mennonite Church.
Funeral services were held at the home, in charge of Joseph Nafziger, and at the church, in charge of Elias Zehr and Allen Gingerich.
Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
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Rebecca, is a Great GrandMother to My Wife, Judy Kennell Richardson
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REBECCA'S Parents;
Father: John Nafziger, born, 1828 in France
Mother: Barbara Martin, born, 1838 in France
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Marriages:
1st: John Sauer, 1897
2nd: David C. Farney, 1913
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6 Siblings:
Christian Nafziger
Lydia Nafziger
Joseph Nafziger
Katherine Nafziger
Susan Nafziger
Anna Nafziger
Inscription:
Wife of David Farney
Burial:
Croghan Mennonite Cemetery
Lewis County
New York, USA