Deacon Sem Eby b. 04 May 1808 Hammer Creek, Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania d. 07 May 1881 Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

1808 - 1881 (73 years)

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Name	Deacon Sem Eby
Title	Deacon
Nickname
Born	04 May 1808	Hammer Creek, Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Gender	Male
Died	07 May 1881	Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Buried	Hershey Mennonite Cemetery (Hess Meetinghouse) New Milltown, Salisbury, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Person ID	I521351073	Eby/Aebi and Bernethy Family
Last Modified	24 Aug 2008

Father	Christian Bricker Eby, III, b. 16 Oct 1763, Warwick, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , d. 27 Aug 1824, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Age 60 years)
Mother	Veronica Hershey, b. 19 Nov 1766, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , d. 04 Feb 1826, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Age 59 years)
Married	02 Feb 1788	Hammer Creek, Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Family ID	F509687644	Group Sheet

Family Anna Frantz, b. 22 Nov 1810, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , d. 21 Nov 1890, Leaman Place, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Age 79 years)

Married 12 Oct 1831 Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Children

	1. Jacob F Eby, b. 17 May 1833, Earl, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , d. 09 Nov 1915, Intercourse, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Age 82 years)
	2. Elizabeth F Eby, b. 22 Mar 1835, Earl, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , d. 20 Jun 1922, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Age 87 years)
	3. Elias F Eby, b. 05 Oct 1836, Leacock, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , d. 04 Dec 1917, Strasburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Age 81 years)
	4. Benjamin F Eby, b. 15 May 1838, Leacock, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , d. 03 Oct 1910, Paradise, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Age 72 years)
	5. Christian F Eby, b. 20 Feb 1840, Leacock, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , d. 26 Jun 1845, Leacock, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Age 5 years)
	6. Samuel F Eby, b. 26 Aug 1841, Leacock, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , d. 11 Sep 1900, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Age 59 years)
	7. Amos F Eby, b. 29 Aug 1843, Leacock, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , d. 04 Feb 1915, Leacock, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Age 71 years)
	8. Ezra F Eby, b. 05 Nov 1845, Leacock, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , d. 09 Oct 1859, Leacock, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Age 13 years)
	9. Henry F Eby, b. 25 Jan 1848, Leacock, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , d. 31 Jul 1851, Leacock, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Age 3 years)
	10. Joseph M Eby, b. 17 Mar 1850, Leacock, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , d. 01 Aug 1851, Leacock, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Age 1 years)
	11. John H Eby, b. 07 Mar 1852, Leacock, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , d. 28 Oct 1920, Paradise, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Age 68 years)

Family ID F509811916 Group Sheet

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	Born - 04 May 1808 - Hammer Creek, Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
	Married - 12 Oct 1831 - Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
	Died - 07 May 1881 - Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
	Buried - - Hershey Mennonite Cemetery (Hess Meetinghouse) New Milltown, Salisbury, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

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Dieter Eby Newman (261)

1870 census he is listed as Samuel.
Source: Biographical Annals of Lancaster Co., PA., 1903 by J. H. Beers & Co., page 435.
SIM EBY (deceased) was a miller, and followed his trade in the northern part of Lancaster county for many years. Born at Hammer Creek, he was reared on the farm, and was a son of Christian Eby. Learning the milling trade early in life, after his marriage he bought what was known as the Cedar Run Mill, now termed the Martin Mill, located in Earl township. Five years after his marriage he sold this property and bought a farm in Leacock township, consisting of 132 acres, located near Gordonville. This was his home for thirteen years, when he sold out and removed to the old Frantz farm in Leacock township, comprising 132 acres, and there he lived until his death, in 1881, at the age of seventy-two years. He owned four farms and bore a reputation as a progressive and successful farmer. In the Mennonite Church, to which he belonged, he served as a deacon.
Sim Eby and Anna Frantz, a daughter of Jacob Frantz, of Leacock township, were married early in life, and lived together many years. She died at the age of eighty, the mother of eleven children: Jacob F., of Intercourse; Elias, a resident of Strasburg; Benjamin, a miller of Paradise; Christian and Samuel, who are dead; Amos, a resident of Paradise; Ezra, Henry and Joseph, who are all dead; John H., living on the old homestead in Leacock township; Lizzie, unmarried.
Amos Eby was born Aug. 29, 1843, and was reared on the old homestead. His education was secured in the public schools, and he remained at home working for his father until he was twenty-nine years of age. On Oct. 31, 1872, he married Miss Anna McKillips, a daughter of Daniel and Christiann (Denlinger) McKillips. Mrs. Eby was born in Upper Leacock township March 24, 1848, and is the mother of one daughter, Laura M., born Sept. 2, 1880. The family are members of the Presbyterian Church.
After Amos Eby was married he located on the north end of the old homestead in Leacock township, where he remained engaged in farming twenty-four years. He gave considerable attention to dairying, and long had a milk route in Paradise. During these years he handled farm implements and fertilizers quite extensively. Some years ago he purchased a lot in Paradise, where he built a fine residence and made his home. Mr. Eby is extensively engaged in the manufacture of farm fertilizers, some of his make being widely known, such as the Pequea "Phospate," "Economy," the "Ammoniated," and the "Farmers' Mixture." His goods are sold in Lancaster county, and the business is a very prosperous one.
Mrs. Eby has been an invalid for twenty years, and has suffered greatly, though her suffering has not proved sufficient to break down the sweetness of her disposition and the unselfishness of her heart.
From the Eby Bed and Breakfast in Gordonville, Pennsylvania:

In 1880, John Eby, the youngest of Sem's 11 children, bought the farm from Jacob Frantz Sr for $11,000. Sem married Jacob's daughter Anna. The farm then contained 67 acres. During the 31 years he owned it, he bought two neighboring farms and added 13 acres, making it 80, which it still is today. In 1921, Ira Eby bought the farm for $18,000. He owned it until 1948, when Clair Eby bought it for $25,000. He owned it until 1976. I started farming in 1967 and built the new 52 stall dairy barn in 1972. Joyce and I opened our home to overnight guests in 1970, so families could experience life on the farm. After 32 years of farming, we moved across the field to a new home. We continue to enjoy guests here as well. Our son, Michael, took over the farm in 1999. Mike and Lynette Eby became the sixth generation to farm the land. The farm has been in the family for 184 years and in the Eby name 150 years. Mike and Lynette feel this is a privilege from the Lord to be able to continue the wonderful and fulfilling life on the farm. They are thrilled to have the opportunity to share their life on the farm with you. They've entertained people from across the United States and many foreign countries. They hope you will enjoy your stay with them and get a taste of the rewards farm life brings.