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Kaufman, N. R. (1862-1929)
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+ | ''Christlicher Bundesbote'' obituary: 1929 May 2 p. 7 |
| + | Birth date: 1862 Jan 6 |
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| + | ''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1929 Apr 24 p. 2 |
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| + | <center>'''Rev. N. R. Kaufman'''</center> |
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| + | Brother N. R. Kaufman, son of Joseph Kaufman and Katharine nee Goering, was born January 6, 1862, in Beresofka,Government Wolhenia, Russia. When 15 years old he with his parents came to America and settled in Kansas. Together with his brother Joseph he lived for a while on a farm southwest of Moundridge. |
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| + | Aril 19, 1878 he was baptized upon his confession of faith in Jesus Christ, by Elder Jacob Stucky and received into the membership of the Hoffnungsdfeld congregation. |
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| + | January 18, 1883 he entered the holy state of matrimony with Frehnie Stucky, Elder Jacob Stucky officiating. Under God's gracious leading 10 children were born to them, 5 sons and 5 daughters. One son of 14 and a baby daughter preceded him to the homeland. |
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| + | His home was established on a farm west of Moundridge and later on near Elyria, where he lived for 11 years. Then he moved to Moundridge and there he made his home till his Lord and Master called him higher. |
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| + | Brother Kaufman was elected to the ministry by his church May 23, 1895 and June 30 following was ordained to this responsible office. 8 years he faithfully served his congregation in this capacity and then he was called to the Eldership and ordained by Elder J. J. Flickinger in 1908. As Elder he served his church about 15 years. |
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| − | Birth date: 1862 |
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Revision as of 11:28, 23 July 2015
Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1929 May 2 p. 7
Birth date: 1862 Jan 6
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1929 Apr 24 p. 2
text of obituary:
Brother N. R. Kaufman, son of Joseph Kaufman and Katharine nee Goering, was born January 6, 1862, in Beresofka,Government Wolhenia, Russia. When 15 years old he with his parents came to America and settled in Kansas. Together with his brother Joseph he lived for a while on a farm southwest of Moundridge.
Aril 19, 1878 he was baptized upon his confession of faith in Jesus Christ, by Elder Jacob Stucky and received into the membership of the Hoffnungsdfeld congregation.
January 18, 1883 he entered the holy state of matrimony with Frehnie Stucky, Elder Jacob Stucky officiating. Under God's gracious leading 10 children were born to them, 5 sons and 5 daughters. One son of 14 and a baby daughter preceded him to the homeland.
His home was established on a farm west of Moundridge and later on near Elyria, where he lived for 11 years. Then he moved to Moundridge and there he made his home till his Lord and Master called him higher.
Brother Kaufman was elected to the ministry by his church May 23, 1895 and June 30 following was ordained to this responsible office. 8 years he faithfully served his congregation in this capacity and then he was called to the Eldership and ordained by Elder J. J. Flickinger in 1908. As Elder he served his church about 15 years.
