Sievenpiper, Ephraim (1870 - 1943)
Rev Ephraim Sievenpiper
Birth: Jan. 29, 1870
Death: May 4, 1943
Son of Margaret (Kratz) and Jacob Sievenpiper, husband to Sylvina Honsberger and Evangeline Schlichter
Sylvina Honsberger
Birth: Aug. 31, 1869
Death: Aug. 17, 1926
Daughter of Matilda (Fretz) and Henry Honsberger, wife of Rev Ephraim Sievenpiper
Evangeline Schlichter
Birth: Aug. 2, 1887
Death: Jul. 17, 1983
Daughter of Elizabeth (Hagey) and Jacob Schlichter, 2nd wife of Ephraim Sievenpiper
Owner of original | Scott Buschlen |
Date | 4 May 2007 |
Linked to | Sylvina Honsberger; Evangeline Schlichter; Ephraim Sievenpiper |
The earliest burials in the cemetery were those of a father and son, Jacob and David Sherk, buried in August of 1834. Although most of the burials have been of Mennonite people, the community also used this cemetery for a burial ground. Several early ministers and Bishops are buried here.
- Breslau Mennonite (Cressman) Cemetery