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Kathryn Sommers Troyer was a missionary in India ([[Madhya Pradesh State (India)|Madhya Pradesh]], 1923-1936) and [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rico]] (1944-1967), with the [[Mennonite Board of Missions (Mennonite Church)|Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities]] ([[Mennonite Church (MC)|Mennonite Church]]). She was born in Kokomo, IN, and married [[Troyer, George D. (1890-1969)|George D. Troyer]] on 12 July 1914. Even though her formal education was limited she became a capable Bible student and linguist. She was particularly effective in Bible studies and other ministries among women in [[India|India]] and Puerto Rico.

Following the Troyers' return to [[Goshen (Indiana, USA)|Goshen]], IN, in 1967, Kathryn became actively involved with Hispanic people and assisted in the beginning of the Hispanic Mennonite congregation in Goshen.


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