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Yoder, Phineas S. (1864-1954)

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1954 Apr 15 p. 7

Birth date: 1864

text of obituary:

LEAVES FAMILY OF 218 DESCENDANTS

Goshen, Ind. — Phineas S. Yoder, retired farmer of the Amish community near Nappanee, died April 2 at the home of his son, Daniel P. Yoder. He reached the age of 90, and leaves a total of 218 descendants, including six children, 38 grandchildren, 150 great-grandchildren, and 24 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held April 6 at the Henry Graber home.