She was born in Massbach, Bavaria, Germany to Lorenz Thain and Dorothea Schuller.
Married Jacob Bernhardt "Ben" Hammer on 5 Novewmber 1870 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Children:
George married Ida Schieckoff
John
Albert
W. Alvin (Alfred ?)
Emma
Louise
Catherine married __________ Rummel
Helmer Joseph
Annie
J. Elmer
Obituary:
Galena Weekly Gazette --- December 6, 1900
Scales Mound Column
Christenia Dorothy (last name spelled Daihn in obit, was was actually Thain) was born in Massbach, Barvaria April 12, 1851. Emigrated to the Unived States with her parents in 1865, and settled near Plum River where they resided until November 2, 1870, at which time she was wedded to Mr. Benhardt Hammer, a prosperous farmer in Guilford township where they continued to reside until her summons to that better world last Wednesday afternon, Nov. 28, at about 5 o'clock. Mrs. Hammer had been to the stock yard assisting the children milk the cows and started to the house before they had completed their work. Near the house they found the nearly lifeless remains of their mother, who had left them only moments before in her apparently usual health.The lifeless body was carried into the house. Soon afther the sad duty had been preformed her husband arrived home from this village. His feelings and that of the children so suddenly bereft of wife and mother, can better be imagined than described. Dr. Kenegy was summoned and pronounced the cause that she had an epileptic fit, an ailment that she had been troubled with at times. The greatly bereaved husband, five sons and four daughters have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. It can truly be said of Mrs. Hammer, a good woman is gone. She was a true friend to all. Her home relations were always pleasant, a devoted wife and indulgent mother. Mrs. Hammer was a faithful member of the German Preswbyterial church. A friend of the deceased said to the writer that she was never known to utter an unkind word to anyone. Oh, if such could be truthfully said of all of us what a delightful world this would be to live in. Sin wuld find no lurking places and the world would be soon taken for the Master. The funeral services were conducted at the home at 11 o'clock last Saturday morning by the Rev. Wm. Bruchert, taking text the second verse of the 57th chapter of Isaiah. " He shall enter into peace, they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness." The songs were sung at the services were "Asleep in Jesus." "Rock of Ages," Home of the Dead," All's Well," and "Resting Jeasus," were sung at the grave. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in the county. Nicholas and John Daihn (Thain) of Derinda, and Mrs. Stricker of Plum River were the brothers and sister of the deceased. Two sisters preceded her to the eternal world. Messrs. Adam Rittweger, John Baus, Louis Duerstein, Adam Stiefel, William Werner and John Hasselbacker were the pall-bearers. For the kindness and sympathy shown by friends abnd neighbors, Mr. Hammer and children are unable to express in words their thankfulness.
Married Jacob Bernhardt "Ben" Hammer on 5 Novewmber 1870 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Children:
George married Ida Schieckoff
John
Albert
W. Alvin (Alfred ?)
Emma
Louise
Catherine married __________ Rummel
Helmer Joseph
Annie
J. Elmer
Obituary:
Galena Weekly Gazette --- December 6, 1900
Scales Mound Column
Christenia Dorothy (last name spelled Daihn in obit, was was actually Thain) was born in Massbach, Barvaria April 12, 1851. Emigrated to the Unived States with her parents in 1865, and settled near Plum River where they resided until November 2, 1870, at which time she was wedded to Mr. Benhardt Hammer, a prosperous farmer in Guilford township where they continued to reside until her summons to that better world last Wednesday afternon, Nov. 28, at about 5 o'clock. Mrs. Hammer had been to the stock yard assisting the children milk the cows and started to the house before they had completed their work. Near the house they found the nearly lifeless remains of their mother, who had left them only moments before in her apparently usual health.The lifeless body was carried into the house. Soon afther the sad duty had been preformed her husband arrived home from this village. His feelings and that of the children so suddenly bereft of wife and mother, can better be imagined than described. Dr. Kenegy was summoned and pronounced the cause that she had an epileptic fit, an ailment that she had been troubled with at times. The greatly bereaved husband, five sons and four daughters have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. It can truly be said of Mrs. Hammer, a good woman is gone. She was a true friend to all. Her home relations were always pleasant, a devoted wife and indulgent mother. Mrs. Hammer was a faithful member of the German Preswbyterial church. A friend of the deceased said to the writer that she was never known to utter an unkind word to anyone. Oh, if such could be truthfully said of all of us what a delightful world this would be to live in. Sin wuld find no lurking places and the world would be soon taken for the Master. The funeral services were conducted at the home at 11 o'clock last Saturday morning by the Rev. Wm. Bruchert, taking text the second verse of the 57th chapter of Isaiah. " He shall enter into peace, they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness." The songs were sung at the services were "Asleep in Jesus." "Rock of Ages," Home of the Dead," All's Well," and "Resting Jeasus," were sung at the grave. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in the county. Nicholas and John Daihn (Thain) of Derinda, and Mrs. Stricker of Plum River were the brothers and sister of the deceased. Two sisters preceded her to the eternal world. Messrs. Adam Rittweger, John Baus, Louis Duerstein, Adam Stiefel, William Werner and John Hasselbacker were the pall-bearers. For the kindness and sympathy shown by friends abnd neighbors, Mr. Hammer and children are unable to express in words their thankfulness.
She was born in Massbach, Bavaria, Germany to Lorenz Thain and Dorothea Schuller.
Married Jacob Bernhardt "Ben" Hammer on 5 Novewmber 1870 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Children:
George married Ida Schieckoff
John
Albert
W. Alvin (Alfred ?)
Emma
Louise
Catherine married __________ Rummel
Helmer Joseph
Annie
J. Elmer
Obituary:
Galena Weekly Gazette --- December 6, 1900
Scales Mound Column
Christenia Dorothy (last name spelled Daihn in obit, was was actually Thain) was born in Massbach, Barvaria April 12, 1851. Emigrated to the Unived States with her parents in 1865, and settled near Plum River where they resided until November 2, 1870, at which time she was wedded to Mr. Benhardt Hammer, a prosperous farmer in Guilford township where they continued to reside until her summons to that better world last Wednesday afternon, Nov. 28, at about 5 o'clock. Mrs. Hammer had been to the stock yard assisting the children milk the cows and started to the house before they had completed their work. Near the house they found the nearly lifeless remains of their mother, who had left them only moments before in her apparently usual health.The lifeless body was carried into the house. Soon afther the sad duty had been preformed her husband arrived home from this village. His feelings and that of the children so suddenly bereft of wife and mother, can better be imagined than described. Dr. Kenegy was summoned and pronounced the cause that she had an epileptic fit, an ailment that she had been troubled with at times. The greatly bereaved husband, five sons and four daughters have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. It can truly be said of Mrs. Hammer, a good woman is gone. She was a true friend to all. Her home relations were always pleasant, a devoted wife and indulgent mother. Mrs. Hammer was a faithful member of the German Preswbyterial church. A friend of the deceased said to the writer that she was never known to utter an unkind word to anyone. Oh, if such could be truthfully said of all of us what a delightful world this would be to live in. Sin wuld find no lurking places and the world would be soon taken for the Master. The funeral services were conducted at the home at 11 o'clock last Saturday morning by the Rev. Wm. Bruchert, taking text the second verse of the 57th chapter of Isaiah. " He shall enter into peace, they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness." The songs were sung at the services were "Asleep in Jesus." "Rock of Ages," Home of the Dead," All's Well," and "Resting Jeasus," were sung at the grave. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in the county. Nicholas and John Daihn (Thain) of Derinda, and Mrs. Stricker of Plum River were the brothers and sister of the deceased. Two sisters preceded her to the eternal world. Messrs. Adam Rittweger, John Baus, Louis Duerstein, Adam Stiefel, William Werner and John Hasselbacker were the pall-bearers. For the kindness and sympathy shown by friends abnd neighbors, Mr. Hammer and children are unable to express in words their thankfulness.
Married Jacob Bernhardt "Ben" Hammer on 5 Novewmber 1870 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Children:
George married Ida Schieckoff
John
Albert
W. Alvin (Alfred ?)
Emma
Louise
Catherine married __________ Rummel
Helmer Joseph
Annie
J. Elmer
Obituary:
Galena Weekly Gazette --- December 6, 1900
Scales Mound Column
Christenia Dorothy (last name spelled Daihn in obit, was was actually Thain) was born in Massbach, Barvaria April 12, 1851. Emigrated to the Unived States with her parents in 1865, and settled near Plum River where they resided until November 2, 1870, at which time she was wedded to Mr. Benhardt Hammer, a prosperous farmer in Guilford township where they continued to reside until her summons to that better world last Wednesday afternon, Nov. 28, at about 5 o'clock. Mrs. Hammer had been to the stock yard assisting the children milk the cows and started to the house before they had completed their work. Near the house they found the nearly lifeless remains of their mother, who had left them only moments before in her apparently usual health.The lifeless body was carried into the house. Soon afther the sad duty had been preformed her husband arrived home from this village. His feelings and that of the children so suddenly bereft of wife and mother, can better be imagined than described. Dr. Kenegy was summoned and pronounced the cause that she had an epileptic fit, an ailment that she had been troubled with at times. The greatly bereaved husband, five sons and four daughters have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. It can truly be said of Mrs. Hammer, a good woman is gone. She was a true friend to all. Her home relations were always pleasant, a devoted wife and indulgent mother. Mrs. Hammer was a faithful member of the German Preswbyterial church. A friend of the deceased said to the writer that she was never known to utter an unkind word to anyone. Oh, if such could be truthfully said of all of us what a delightful world this would be to live in. Sin wuld find no lurking places and the world would be soon taken for the Master. The funeral services were conducted at the home at 11 o'clock last Saturday morning by the Rev. Wm. Bruchert, taking text the second verse of the 57th chapter of Isaiah. " He shall enter into peace, they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness." The songs were sung at the services were "Asleep in Jesus." "Rock of Ages," Home of the Dead," All's Well," and "Resting Jeasus," were sung at the grave. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in the county. Nicholas and John Daihn (Thain) of Derinda, and Mrs. Stricker of Plum River were the brothers and sister of the deceased. Two sisters preceded her to the eternal world. Messrs. Adam Rittweger, John Baus, Louis Duerstein, Adam Stiefel, William Werner and John Hasselbacker were the pall-bearers. For the kindness and sympathy shown by friends abnd neighbors, Mr. Hammer and children are unable to express in words their thankfulness.
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