Tiahrt, Jakob (1860-1941)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1941 Sep 30 p. 13

Birth date: 1860 Mar 5

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1941 Sep 24 p. 5

text of obituary:

Jacob Tiahrt

Jacob Tiahrt, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Kath.) Tiahrt, was born march 5, 1860, in Russian Poland. in the year 1873 he came to America with his parents, living at Detroit, Michigan, for six months. After this they journeyed westward, and for seven years made their home at Yankton, S. Dak., at which time the home was deprived of his mother, who was called to be with her Lord. In 1880 the family settled on the homestead three miles east of Dolton, S. Da,. here he with his father, brother, and sister experienced the hardships and trials of the then existing pioneer life.

Upon his confession of faith he was baptized April 2, 1882, by Elder Christian Kaufman and became a member of the Salem-Zion church, of which he remained a faithful member until his death, but due to his ailment he did not attend services much in late years.

He was joined in holy wedlock with the surviving widow, Katherina Schmidt, on March 5, 1889. Together they shared life's joys and sorrows for 52 years and 6 months. This home was blessed with two daughters and three sons. The children and their families and place of residence are as follows: Jacobina, Mrs. A. V. Tieszen, Marion, S. Dak.; Lena, Mrs. H. J. Ewert, Dalton, S. Dak.;

The Mennonite obituary: 1941-Sep 30 p. 8