Person:Benjamin Herner (1)

Herner. - Benjamin, son of Samuel and Mary Herner, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov. 2, 1845; died Mar. 3, 1915; aged 69 y. 4 m. 1 d. He was united in marriage to Lydia Horning of Shambaugh, Ia., Mar. 24, 1891. She preceded him to the spirit world Mar. 3, 1902. On Mar. 4, 1905, he was united in marriage to Sarah Beutler of Wakarusa, Ind. To this union was born 1 son, Edwin. He united with the Mennonite Church in the prime of life and remained true to his faith until death. He was an earnest worker in Sunday school, serving as superintendent for many years. He was a member of the local mission board for the state of Illinois and approved of the aggressive work of the Church along the line of missions. He served the public in the capacity of school teacher in Livingstone Co. for 28 years. His last term was taught in 1899. Since then the greater part of his time was spent on the farm. The deceased met death through an accident caused by a loaded wagon passing over his body sustaining injuries that caused his sudden and unexpected death. He leaves to mourn his loss a heart broken wife, 1 son, Edwin, 2 sisters, Mrs. Veronica Skinner of Cullom, Ill., and Mrs. Esther Finnelson of Basset, Neb., 2 brothers, David of Pendes, Neb., and John of Cullom, Ill. The Church has lost a faithful member, the neighborhood a worthy friend, the family a loving husband and a devoted father, and the cause of truth and right a most faithful advocate. The funeral services were held at the Cullom Mennonite Church on Mar. 6, 1915, conducted by Bro. A. H. Leaman of the Chicago Mission. Interment in Sullivan Center Cemetery.
"We miss thee, father, dear,
From your old familiar place,
We do not hear your footsteps
Nor see your smiling face."
Carl M. Metzler, Goshen, Indiana

'HERNER, BENJAMIN, was born November 2nd, 1845. He is married to Lydia Horning and resides in Cullom, Illinois, where he is engaged in teaching.'

Samuel Herner, carpenter, age 42
wife: Mary Herner, age 37
Moses Herner, age 13
John Herner, age 10
Benjamin Herner, age 6
Fanny Herner, age 2
all ages are supposed to be as of the next birthday
all are born in Canada
all are "Menonist"

Samuel Herner, farmer, age 51
Mary Herner, age 47
Isaac Herner, framer [sic], age 24
Moses Herner, labourer, age 22
John Herner, framer [sic], age 20
Samuel Herner, labourer, age 18
Benjamin Herner, labourer, age 16
Fanny Herner, age 11
Esther Herner, age 4
David Herner, age 7
all ages are supposed to be as of the next birthday
all Mennonite
all born in C[anada] W[est] (Ontario)

In the household of Martha Apple and her children
boarder: Benj Herner, age 30, teacher, born in Canada (both parents born in Canada)

Benjamin Herner, born Nov. 1845 (age 54) in Canada (both parents born in Canada), immigrated to US in 1860, farmer, married 9 years
wife: Lyda Herner, born Apr. 1855 (age 45) in Ohio (father born in Germany, mother born in Ohio)
sister-in-law: Leah Hornning, born Jan 1862 (age 38), single, born in Ohio

Benaimin Herner, age 64, second marriage, married 5 years, born in Canada (both parents born in Canada), immigrated in 1866, retired farmer
wife: Sarah B Herner, age 44, first marriage, born in Indiana (both parents born in Ohio)
son: Edwin B Herner, age 3, born in Illinois