Individual Details

From Vaness Stern, 1997:

Henry lived and worked his father's farm until he was apprenticed to a blacksmith for one year, then he returned to farming. After marriage, he and his wife left PA. for Lee Co., IL. with a party of Dunkards being led by Jacob Myers. The group located near Franklin Grove, Lee Co., IL. where Henry purchased 160 acres. Henry supported his family by his farming operations. Both he and his wife united with the Dunkards in 1853, Rock River Congregation. Henry was elected a deacon in 1868 and served faithfully until his death.

Similar information in Chet Peter's book.

Birth	14 September 1829	, York, Pennsylvania
Marriage	30 November 1851	, York, Pennsylvania - Susanna MUMMERT
Death	25 September 1890	Franklin Grove, Illinois
Burial		Emmert's Cemetary, Lee, Illiniois

Spouse

Susanna MUMMERT (1831 - 1904)

Father	Andrew M. DIERDORFF (1798 - 1877)
Mother	Katharine KAUFMAN (1802 - 1862)
Sibling	Mary DIERDORFF (1822 - 1912)
Sibling	Daniel DIERDORFF (1824 - 1903)
Sibling	Elizabeth DIERDORFF (1827 - 1857)
Sibling	Andrew K. DIERDORFF (1831 - 1902)
Sibling	Soloman DIERDORFF (1834 - 1929)
Sibling	Jacob DEARDORFF (1840 - 1918)
Sibling	Josiah DEARDORFF (1840 - 1924)
Sibling	Israel DEARDORFF (1842 - 1915)
Sibling	Leah DIERDORFF (1843 - )
Sibling	Moses DEARDORFF (1844 - 1923)