Yoder (surname)

Books & Other Documents

• Through the newsletter, the parents’ names match those given for Dena (Yoder) Through the newsletter, the parents’ names match those given for Dena (Yoder) Beiler in the cemetery record. When His obituary was found in the Daily Record on 22 October 1990 on p. C13 and indicates that he was born in 1901 in Indiana to Noah and Alida (Rodgers Yoder. Previous to his death were a sister, three brothers and a granddaughter. I do find a marriage record for Noah J. Yoder and Alida Rodgers on 30 November 1908 in Jasper County, Indiana. This is 7 years after the birth of Benjamin. When Samuel N. Yoder marries Maryann Kramer on 30 Dec 1922 in Holmes County, Ohio he lists his parents as Noah J. Yoder and Miller for the mother’s name. There is no given name for the mother. (Samuel Yoder was residing with the Elizabeth Yoder family in Walnut Creek, Ohio Holmes County, Ohioin the 1920 census.) I found an abstract from the Gospel Herald on 23 June 1981 for Samuel N. Yoder, son of Noah J. and Eliza (Miller) Yoder. He indicates he was born in Newton County, Indiana, Indiana on 15 Nov 1902. He died in Columbus, Ohio on 31 May 1981. In his obituary, it indicates he is survived by three brothers (Benjamin, David, and John Yoder). David N. Yoder is residing with the Andrew and Martha Miller family in Clark Township, Holmes County, Ohio, in the 1920 Census. He died on 21 August 1983 in Marysville, Ohio, Union County, Ohio.

• In the Spring 2006 edition of The Newcomer, which is a publication of the Newton County Historical Society (Indiana) in Indiana, I found a couple references to Noah J. Yoder. On page 7, there is a mention of a “special immigrant train…provided by the railroad for the Newton County, Indiana families moving south…The train left Mt. Ayr on December 30, 1895 at 1:25 in the afternoon…The train crossed into neighboring Illinois, stopping at 3:25 AM to pick up three more passengers: Andy J. Mast, Noah J. Yoder, and Ben A. Miller, all unmarried…” On page 9 of the same newsletter, listed as some of the Amish Old Order settlers is number “113. Noah Yoder wife Alice Miller.”

• Jasper County Courts and Clerk in the cemetery record. When Benjamin Yoder marries Emma Yoder on 2 March 1920 in Holmes County, Ohio, his parents are listed as Noah Yoder and Miller for the mother’s name. No given name for the mother. (Benjamin Yoder was residing with the Harrison and Martha Miller family in Berlin, Ohio Holmes County, Ohio in the 1920 US Census.) His obituary was found in the Daily Record on 22 October 1990 on p. C13 and indicates that he was born in 1901 in Indiana to Noah and Alida (Rodgers) Yoder. Previous to his death were a sister, three brothers and a granddaughter. I do find a marriage record for Noah J. Yoder and Alida Rodgers on 30 November 1908 in Jasper County, Indiana. This is 7 years after the birth of Benjamin. When Samuel N. Yoder marries Maryann Krameron 30 Dec 1922 in Holmes County, Ohio, he lists his parents as Noah J. Yoder and Miller for the mother’s name. There is no given name for the mother. (Samuel Yoder was residing with the Elizabeth Yoder family in Walnut Creek, Ohio Holmes County, Ohio in the 1920 census.) I found an abstract from the Gospel Herald on 23 June 1981 for Samuel N. Yoder, son of Noah J. and Eliza (Miller) Yoder. He indicates he was born in Newton County, Indiana, on 15 Nov 1902. He died in Columbus, Ohio on 31 May 1981. In his obituary, it indicates he is survived by three brothers (Benjamin, David, and John Yoder). David N. Yoder is residing with the Andrew and Martha Miller family in Clark Township. Holmes County, Ohio in the 1920 Census. He died on 21 August 1983 in Marysville, Union County, Ohio. I have not been able to locate an obituary on him. John N. Yoder, the youngest son of Noah J. Yoder, is residing with his father in the 1920 US Census for Jackson Township, Newton County, Indiana. He is age 14. In this census, N. J. Yoder, age 53, is listed as a widow. In 1930 US Census for Jackson Township, Newton County, Indiana, he is 63 and listed as a widow.

• I tried to find Jonas Yoder in 1920 but I am uncertain of his residence. However, I do find a US WWI Draft Registration Card for him dated 12 September 1918. He is listed as a resident in Elkhart County, Indiana. His birth is given as 30 September 1898. The nearest relative he lists is Viola Mittenberger. Interesting enough, I find a marriage abstract for Viola Yoder marrying O. Mittenberger on 3 March 1918 in Howard Co, IN. In the US Census for 1920, Viola Mittenberger is age 40 years. She is the wife of Oliver Mittenberger, age 52 years. They are residing in Elkhart Ward 5, Elkhart County, Indiana in the 1920 census. The census indicates she was born in Indiana, her father was born in US and mother in Indiana. I find a stone for an Alida V Yoder in the Rice Cemetery (Indiana, Elkhart County, Concord Township) in Elkhart County, Indiana. The dates given are 1878-1931. The death date matches a genealogy found on the Swiss Mennonite database in Kidron, Ohio. It gives that Alice Miller was born 1879 and died 15 Jun 1931 in Rensselaer, Jasper Co, IN. She is buried in Elkhart County, Indiana. The children listed for her include:
  • Jonas N. Yoder (30 Sep 1897 - )
  • Dena N. Yoder (11 Feb 1900 - )
  • Benjamin N. Yoder (17 Nov 1901 – 21 Oct 1990)
  • Samuel N. Yoder (15 Nov 1902 - )
  • David N. Yoder (18 Feb 1904 - )
  • John N. Yoder (15 Jun 1905 - )

• At this point, I believe Alice/ Eliza/Alida (Miller/Rodgers) Yoder/Mittenburger may be the same individual. The evidence points this direction though I have not been able to tie everything together. You may have more insight on this than me. I found no evidence of Dena N. Yoder being a foster daughter of Samuel E. Yoder of Apple Creek, Ohio.

Cemetery records

• I find a tombstone abstract for N J Yoder in the Miller Amish Cemetery (Mt. Ayr, Newton County, Indiana). His dates are given as 6 January 1867 – 18 August 1935.

Census records

• Census, United States, Indiana, Elkhart County, Locke, 1910 Dana N. Yoder is age 10, born in Indiana. Her father was born in Ohio and her mother in Indiana. She is in the following household:
  • Noah J. Yoder, head, age 42, born in Ohio and both parents born in Pennsylvania
  • Alida Yoder, wife, age 29, born in Indiana and both parents born in Indiana
  • Jonas M Yoder, son, age 12, born in Indiana, father in Ohio, mother in Indiana
  • Dana N Yoder, daughter, age 10, born in Indiana, father in Ohio, mother in Indiana
  • Benjamin N Yoder, son, age 8, born in Indiana, father in Ohio, mother in Indiana
  • Samuel N Yoder, son, age 7, born in Indiana, father in Ohio, mother in Indiana
  • David N Yoder, son, age 6, born in Indiana, father in Ohio, mother in Indiana
  • John N Yoder, son, age 4, born in Indiana, father in Ohio, mother in Indiana

• The census further indicates that this is the first marriage of both Noah and Alida. They have been married for 14 years and Alida is the mother of 6 children, all 6 of whom are still living.

• Census, United States, Ohio, Holmes County, Berlin, 1920 Benjamin Yoder marries Emma Yoder on 2 March 1920 in Holmes County, Ohio, his parents are listed as Noah Yoder and Miller for the mother’s name. No given name for the mother. Benjamin Yoder was residing with the Harrison and Martha Miller family in Berlin, Ohio, Holmes County, Ohio.

• Census, United States, Indiana, Kosciusko County, Scott Township, 1920 Aron Beiler is a hired hand residing with the Jacob and Katie Ann Miller|Miller family. He is age 38. Both he and his parents were born in [[Pennsylvania.

• Census, United States, Illinois, Moultrie County, Lowe Township, 1920 Dena N. Yoder is a servant residing with the Samuel J. Helmuth family. She is age 19, born in Indiana. Her father was born in Ohio and her mother Indiana. More specifically, her occupation is listed as a dressmaker for private families.

• Census, United States, Newton County, Jackson Township, 1920 I have not been able to locate an obituary on him. John N. Yoder, the youngest son of Noah J. Yoder, is residing with his father. He is age 14.

• Census, United States, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Upper Leacock Township, 1930 have Aaron L. Beiler, age 48, born in Pennsylvania and both his parents born in Pennsylvania. He was age 39 at his first marriage. Dena Beiler is age 30, born in Indiana, father was born in Ohio, and mother born in Indiana. She was first married at age 20. This would put their marriage year as 1920/1921. I have no idea where they were married. It could be Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, or Illinois.

• Census, United States, Indiana, Newton County, Jackson Township, 1930 He is 63 and listed as a widow. I find a tombstone abstract for N J Yoder in the Miller Amish Cemetery (Mt. Ayr, Newton County, Indiana), His dates are given as 6 January 1867 – 18 August 1935.

• Census, United States, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Upper Leacock Township, 1940 have Aaron L. Beiler, age 58 born in Pennsylvania and Dena N. Beiler, age 40, born in Pennsylvania.

• Census, United States, Ohio, Stark County, Lake Township, 1910 Aaron L. Beiler is residing with the Lidie and Sarah Byerly family in Lake Township, Stark County, Ohio. He is age 29 and both he and his parents were born in Pennsylvania.

• Census, United States, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Leacock Township, 1900 Aaron L. Beiler is residing with Jacob Z. Beiler and his family. He is age 19 and the census indicates he was born May 1881. He is single and the son of Jacob Z. Beiler.

• Census, United States, Indiana, Newton County, Jackson Township, 1900 “baby” Yoder is listed with the Noah J. Yod[e]r family.
  • Noah J. Yoder, head, born Jan 1867, age 33, married for 4 years, born in Indiana
  • Eliza Yoder, wife, born Aug 1880, age 21, married for 4 years, born in Indiana, mother of 2
  • John Yoder, son, born Sep 1898, age 2, born in Indiana
  • Baby Yoder [female], born Jan 1900, age 4 months, born in Indiana

Military Service

• 1942 WW II Draft Registration Card, the birth date of Aaron Lapp Beiler is verified as 9 May 1881 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Dena N. Beiler, wife, is listed as the person who will always know his address. His address is given as “Bird-in-Hand #1 UL. Twp. Lancaster County, Pennyslvania.”

• On 12 September 1918, Aaron Lapp Beiler completed a registration card for WWI draft. It gives his birth date as 9 May 1881. His residence was in Hartville, Ohio Stark County, Ohio. His nearest relative is Jacob Z. Beiler of Ronko, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was employed as a laborer for John P. Miller.

Notes

• If this information makes sense, you may want to obtain a couple other documents. I would suggest following up on the following items:

1. Newton County Historical Society
2. Lancaster Public Library
3. Lancaster County Historical Society
4. Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
5. Marysville Public Library
6. Newton County Courts and Clerk
7. Howard County Courts and Clerk
8. Elkhart County Genealogical Society
9. Jasper County Public Library

Obituaries

• Obituary on Dena N. Beiler who died 20 October 1970 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
• Obituary on Noah J. Yoder who died 18 August 1935 in Newton County, Indiana.
• Obituary on David N. Yoder who died 21 August 1983 in Marysville, Indiana, Union County, Ohio.
• Obituary and/or death certificate for Alida V. Yoder/Viola Mittenberger on 15 June 1931 in Rensselaer, Indiana Jasper County, Indiana. She could go under the given name Eliza or Alice.

Vital records

I have spent numerous hours trying to sort through the Dena (Yoder) Beiler family. I have more questions than answers at this time. I am going to attempt to explain what has been found to date and recommend you to follow up on a couple of items.

• Based on your letter dated 21 December 2013, you mentioned that Dena Yoder married Aaron Beiler /Beiler of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I do find a burial record of Aaron and Dena (Yoder) Beiler in the Myers Cemetery in a book titled, Lancaster County Old Order Amish Cemetery Record: Includes Lancaster County, Daughter Communities, and Extinct Settlements (book). Aaron L. Beiler, son of Jacob Z. and Mary (Lapp) Beiler, was born 9 May 1881 and died 23 Sep 1964 at the age of 83 years, 4 months, 14 days. His wife, Dena N. (Yoder) Beiler, daughter of Noah and Alice (Miller) Yoder, was born 11 Feb 1900 and died 20 Oct 1970.

• Marriage record of Viola Yoder and Oliver Mittenberger on 3 March 1918 in Howard County, Indiana.
• Marriage record of Noah J. Yoder and Alice Miller, 29 December 1895 in Newton County, Indiana.
• Marriage record of Noah J. Yoder and Alida Rodgers on 30 Nov 1908 in Jasper County, Indiana.

External links

• Amish Yoder Lineage – Compiled by the Yoder Newsletter. This is for the Yost Yoder family (1734-?) YR26, YR2612, YR268. There is a record for Noah J. Yoder (1/6/1865 Saltillo, OH - ?) m. 12/29/1895 Newton County, Indiana Alice Miller (8/1880-6/15/1931 bur Elkhart, IN). The 1895 marriage date would work for the Noah/Eliza Yoder census in 1900 and Noah/Alida Yoder census 1910.