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Gingerich, Emma (1963-1973)
From Biograph
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1974 Jan 10 p. 10
Birth date: 1963
text of obituary:
Amish Girl Killed When Gun Discharges
Sugarcreek, Ohio. — Word was received here of a Christmas eve tragedy which claimed the life of 10-year-old Emma Gingerich, daughter of Andy and Anna Gingerich of the Amish settlement at Jamesport, Mo.
The girl was hit in the neck when a .22 calibre rifle discharged accidentally and died within a few minutes.
Funeral services were held at the Charles Ropp residence on Dec. 27, with her schoolmates serving ad pall bearers.
