Anna Lauver Brubaker

Other Events:

• 1850 Census: 5 Dec 1850, Chapman Twp., Union Co., PA
• 1880 Census: 17 Jun 1880, Taylor Twp., Shelby Co., MO
• Obituary: 1925; Herald of Truth, a Mennonite publication

Notes:

1850 Census:
p. 147
Daniel Brubaker     25  M  Farmer  ----  Penn
Susanah  "             25  F                         "

Joseph Brubaker    31  M  Farmer  ----  Penn
Catharine  "             29  F                          "
John          "              6  M                          "
Anna         "              4   F                          "
Joseph      "              1  M                           "
Fanny        "           39   F                           "

1880 Census:
ED 68, p. 17  [ 529A ]
Lapp, Benjamin     W  M  54   Head      Md   Farmer                   Canada  PA  PA
---, Nancy             W   F  54   Wife       Md    Keeping H             PA         PA  PA
---, Benjamin         W  M  14   Son        S      Assists on farm    PA          PA  PA
Boiler, George      W  M  75   Boarder  Wd   No Trade               PA          PA  PA

Lapp, Mrs. Anna  W   F  34   Head       Wd   Farmer                  PA          PA  PA
---, Mariah            W   F    8   Dau         S                                   MO          PA  PA
---, Catherine       W   F    7   Dau         S                                   MO          PA  PA
---, Lizzie             W   F    2   Dau         S                                   MO          PA  PA

Obituary:
Blankenbiller - Anna, daughter of Joseph and Catherine Brubaker, was born in Pennsylvania and died of dysentery and hardening of the arteries, at the home of her daughter in Miami, New Mexico, June 10, 1925; aged 79 y. 7 m. 17 d. She lived in Pennsylvania until she was 21 years old. During this time she became a member of the Mennonite Church but later united with the Brethren. In 1871 she was married to Elias Lapp, who died after seven years of married life, leaving her a widow with 3 daughters. Six years later she was married to Geo. Blankenbiller, who died six years ago. She leaves 4 daughters, 1 of whom is a missionary in China. One daughter preceded her in death in 1919. There are also 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, besides 6 stepchildren, living. Her last words were: "Let us pray." She was unconscious during the last two days. Mother had her funeral text chosen which was: "Let me die the death of the righteous." She also chose the hymns. The scripture read was II Cor. 5. Her Christian faith grew with her years of experience. Her Bible was read until the last. Funeral services were held June 14 by her grandson, Ira J. Lapp of Wenatchee, Wash., assisted by Fank W. Gibson, Springs, New Mex. Burial at Miami, New Mexico.

"Deep in our hearts lies a picture, Of a loved one laid to rest.
In memory's frame we will keep it, Because she was one of the best.
Friends may think we have forgotten When at times they see us smile,
But they little know the heartache That the smile hides all the while."
- A Daughter.

Anna married Elias Lapp 28 Sep 1871. Elias (son of Benjamin Lapp and Maria "Mary" Brubaker) was born 20 May 1852, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL; died 21 Jun 1878, ____, Shelby Co., MO; was buried 29 Jun 1878. [Group Sheet]

Anna married George Blankenbiller Abt 1884. George died 1919. [Group Sheet]

Maria married Oliver Jacob Lapp 16 Aug 1891, ____, Shelby Co., MO. Oliver (son of Christian Lapp and Anna Brubaker) was born 10 Jun 1858, Lancaster, Stephenson Co., IL; died 20 Sep 1946, Miami, Colfax Co., NM; was buried Aft 20 Sep 1946, Miami Cemetery, Miami, Colfax Co., NM. [Group Sheet]