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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36620639/anna-achenbach

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From: Sarah Jane Kline Houtz, Family Memorial of John Phillip Achenbach and Descendants in the United States.
The subject of this sketch, Isaiah Thomas Moore Achenbach, who died at his residence in Riverview Park, Washington, Kan., at 9:30 am, Friday, May 25, 1888, was born at Orangeville, Columbia County, Penn., July 22 1831, and was therefore 56 years 10 months and three days old at the time of his decease. He was baptized in infancy and had the advantage of Christian training and such educational facilities as the times afforded. His earlier years were passed without special incident and at twenty-two he married Miss Susanna Seidle. Death claimed her three months afterward and Mr. Achenbach shortly removed to Ohio, and from there to Indiana, where he engaged in the milling business near Union City, and two years after the death of his first wife he married in Ohio, Miss Louisa Bowersox, who survives him. Four children were born to them, all of whom are living. In 1867 Mr. Achenbach removed his family to Illinois and from there brought them to Kansas in 1869, locating on the splendid farm west of that city, where he has lived and labored to successfully build up a pleasant home, and where his family still reside. By his persevering energy, grit, thrift and fair dealing he prospered and rapidly became known as one of the most solid and substantial farmers and businessmen of the county. His sterling integrity and well known character for uprightness and honesty recommended his as the proper man to place in charge of the county finances. Mr. Achenbach, although a staunch Democrat, was accordingly put forward in 1874 and although the county was overwhelmingly Republican, he was triumphantly elected. He was again elected in 1867 as a further mark of the people?s confidence and a reward for his faithful and honest performance of his duty. After his retirement from office he again turned his attention to farming and stock raising, doing much in the last named industry to advance and improve that branch by his liberal expenditure of money in the introduction of blooded cattle. He always managed his own affairs well and successfully and found time and gave generously toward every worthy project calculated to benefit and advance the interests of his town and county. His enterprise, good, sound, common sense, judgement and liberal financial support were eagerly sought and promptly and cheerfully given to every plausible scheme for public improvement and progress. His vigorous and enthusiastic faith in Washington placed him in the front rank of energetic workers for her prosperity and we but voice the heartfelt sentiment of all when we say that his loss is not his family?s alone, but the entire community?s. He lived respected, honored and beloved by all and died in the joyous hope of glorious immortality. The funeral, which took place Sunday, was under Mason auspices, after the sermon by Rev. Hageman at the residence, and was the most largely attended that ever took place in Washington, thus betokening the universal esteem in which he was held by all.

Isaiah married Margeretta Louisa Bowersox on 16 Apr 1857 in Darke County, OH. Margeretta was born on 11 Oct 1835 in York County, PA; died on 11 Apr 1909; was buried on 13 Apr 1909. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Date of death and of burial from her obituary. I can find no entry for her on Find a Grave.

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24259714/peter-achenbach

Inscription: h/o Lydia; age 47 yrs 2 mons 2 days

Peter married Lydia Moore on 06 Apr 1830 in Easton, Northampton County, PA. Lydia was born on 08 Jun 1812 in Pennsylvania; died on 12 Sep 1891. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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By the time of the 1860 US census, Lydia and her son Frances Achenbach had moved to Harrison, Darke County, Ohio.

Other Events:

• Residence: Briar Creek, Columbia County, PA
• Residence: Orangeville, Columbia County, PA
• Census: 1850, Orange Township, Columbia County, PA; John Achenbach 67, m Mary E. Achenbach 65, f Sarah Achenbach 24, f Harriet Achenbach 20, f Sarah E. Achenbach 9, f
• Census: 1870, Orange Township, Columbia County, PA; Achenbach, John 86, M, Retired Farmer. Value of real estate: 12,000 Mary E. 86 F Sarah A. 31

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From Family Memorial of John Phillip Achenbach and Descendants in the United States, by Sarah Jane Kline Houtz,
Biography of John Achenbach by A. Houtz, Pastor.
John Achenbach was born in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, Pa., on the 15th day of April, 1784, and was the third son of John Phillip Achenbach. On the 15th day of May, 1805 he and Miss Elizabeth Fehr were united in holy wedlock. This union was blessed with twelve children.
About 1812 Mr. Achenbach and his brother Philip, with their families and their widowed mother moved to Briar Creek Township, Columbia County. Here he was engaged for a number of years in farming. While residing in the valley his aged mother died and was buried in the Briar Creek graveyard. About the year 1850 Mr. Achenbach disposed of his farm and moved to Orangeville. During a brief period of about two years he was associated in the village with Mr. C. S. Rickets in the mercantile business. He then purchased a farm near Orangeville, located on Fishing Creek, and again resumed the peaceful occupation of a tiller of the soil. Becoming aged, he quit this occupation in 1863 and subsequently lived a retired life at Orangeville.
Mr. Achenbach was a man of medium size and was stout. He walked with a firm step and was soldierly and dignified in his bearing. He inherited from his father, who was evidently a merchant, good business qualities. He was considered a good accountant, a good manager and a reliable man. When he made an engagement of any kind, he could be depended upon. He maintained the reputation of being a man of his word.
The social qualities of father Achenbach were good. Being naturally sociable, he had many friends. The hospitality of his home was known near and far, and was shared by many. Much credit should also be given to his amiable wife and to "Aunt Sara," who always tried to make it pleasant to those who tarried under their domestic roof. The latch-string always handing out, many, perhaps too many, took advantage of the kind invitation. As kind words and deeds cannot die, so the kindness of this generous man and his family shall live in the memory of those who shared their hospitality.
Early in youth he received catechetical instruction and was received by confirmation into full membership of the Reformed Church at Plainfield. He was loyal to his church and became an active worker in it. He served on various committees of church work and for years filled the offices of deacon and elder. He was also sent several times as a delegate to the annual meeting of classes. The pastor always found in father Achenbach a good counselor and a hearty supporter in all worthy church enterprises.
In the year 1863 it was his privilege and pleasure to attend the centennial of the Plainfield congregation. In attending this joyous celebration he was accompanied by his two daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Kline and Miss Sara Achenbach. He was one of a very few who survived its early history, and we can well imagine what mingled joy and sorrow flooded his soul as he called up the memories of the past.
Mr. Achenbach was a man of strong religious conviction. He firmly stood by his church, and was unshaken in his confidence in God and his Savior.
Being possessed with a sound body and mind, he lived to a good old age and was gathered to his people. He lived a life of usefulness; he generously ministered to the necessities of others, and with a calm and trustful heart he waited the coming of his Lord. He, too, is now sharing the hospitality of our Father's Heaven. Farewell, departed sire. We hope to meet thee in the fellowship of Heaven.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24259709/john-achenbach

John married Mary Elizabeth Fehr on 05 May 1805. Mary (daughter of John Fehr and Eva Geist) was born on 13 Oct 1786 in Tinicum, Bucks County, PA; died on 08 Sep 1874; was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Orange Township, Columbia County, PA; John Achenbach 67, m Mary E. Achenbach 65, f Sarah Achenbach 24, f Harriet Achenbach 20, f Sarah E. Achenbach 9, f
• Census: 1870, Orange Township, Columbia County, PA; Achenbach, John 86, M, Retired Farmer. Value of real estate: 12,000 Mary E. 86 F Sarah A. 31

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Named in her father's will as Elizabeth

Name:
findagrave has her name as Mary Elizabeth Fehr

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24259712/mary-elizabeth-achenbach