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About Albert H Erb
Erb.-Albert H., son of the late Daniel B. and Katherine (Hernley) Erb, was born near Lititz, Pa., Oct. 20, 1852; died Feb. 17, 1936; aged 83 y. 3 m. 27 d. He was married to Esther Brubaker Nov. 6, 1877. In the spring of 1878 he accepted Christ as his Savior, uniting with the Erisman's Mennonite Church. He remained a faithful member until death. He served as trustee and janitor of the congregation for many years. Besides his wife he is survived by the following children: Daniel B., Clayton B., Isaac B., Albert B., Henry B., and Mrs. Annie Hess, all of Lancaster Co., Pa. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 brother (Harry of Gardner's Station, Pa.). Funeral services were held in Erisman's Mennonite Church Feb. 20, conducted by the home ministers. Burial in the cemetery near by.
"Our family circle now is broken, Since you have gone to rest; But we our heads do humbly bow And say 'God thought it best.'" Gospel Herald, April 23, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.4 - page 94, 95
In 1907 Albert and his wife Ester built a retirement farm off the main farm at 89 S. Erisman road. The farm was passed down to his son Henry and to his son Albert (Niss) and to his son John who has owned it since 1969. Some of Henry and Niss's children were born in the farm house.
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Albert H Erb's Timeline
| 1852 |
October 20, 1852
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| 1878 |
1878
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| 1880 |
March 2, 1880
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Rapho Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
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1881
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1883
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April 12, 1885
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Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
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| 1887 |
September 28, 1887
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Rapho Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
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| 1892 |
January 29, 1892
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Rapho Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
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1894
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| 1936 |
February 17, 1936
Age 83
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