Mahlon G. Gerber

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104432

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GERBER, Mahlon G. - Died suddenly, at his home in Millbank, on Friday, March 7, 2008, Mahlon, in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Mary Kathryn (nee Jantzi). Loving father of Clare (Gwen) of Wingham, Peter (Mary Ellen) of Woodstock, New Brunswick, Wayne (Susan) of Millbank, Ralph (Bernice) of Millbank, Susan (Darryl Kuepfer) of Millbank, Sarah (Rodney Lebold) of Millbank, Linda (Allen Jantzi) of Wellesley, John (Tanya) of Millbank, Martha (Luke Wagler) of Lavigne and Daniel at home. Mahlon will be sadly missed by his 38 grandchildren; his brothers, Melvin (Mary Joy) of Thunder Bay, Nelson (June Mary) of Millbank; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Ella Mae Schmidt of Wellesley, Murray Jantzi (Karen) of Warren, Mary Jantzi of Millbank and Norma Mast (Elmer) of Tennessee. Mahlon was ordained as a minister on April 22, 1979 in the Cedar Grove Congregation. Friends may call at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home , 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley, on Sunday 7-9 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley, on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Masters International Ministries would be appreciated.

THE RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Mar. 8, 2008

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163853
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1996, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada

Ezra — Adeline Gingerich. Adeline (daughter of Abraham Z. Gingerich and Leah Roth) was born 7 Jul 1908, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Adeline Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104430

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49976P
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Joseph Gerber
A church deacon at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley, for 42 years, Joseph R. Gerber, 83, of the 5^th line of Wellesley Township, died Sunday, March 30, at his home. A native of Wilmot Township, he came to Wellesley Township 58 years ago. Born Feb. 10, 1875, he was a son of the late Christian Gerber and Annie Reschly. His wife, the former Mary Wagler, whom he married on his birthday in 1900 at Wellesley, died October 11, 1955. Survivors include three sons, Noah, Ezra and Emmanuel, all of the 5^th line, Wellesley Township; five daughters, Mrs. John (Barbara) Jantzi, of RR 1, Wellesley; Mrs. Amos (Nancy) Jantzi and Mrs. Daniel (Christina) Erb, of RR 2, Wellesley; Mrs. Samuel (Katie) Jantzi and Mrs. Emmanuel (Mary) Ropp of the 5^th line, Wellesley Township; three brothers, Daniel and Solomon, of Wellesley; Christian, of Kingwood; one sister, Mrs. Daniel (Nancy) Erb, of Wellesley; 38 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body rested at his home where the funeral was conducted today (Wednesday) at 9: 30 a.m. A memorial service was conducted at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church by Bishop Samuel Roth at 10 a.m. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

^1aNewspaper unknownHandwritten on clipping is "1958"

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In Memory of/ Joseph R. Gerber/ Beloved husband of the late Mary Wagler/ Born/ In Wilmot Township on February 10, 1875/ Age at Death/ 83 years, 1 month and 20 days/ Date of Death/ March 30^th, 1958/ at his home on the 5th Line of Wellesley/ Services from/ His late home on Wednesday morning,/ April 2nd, at 9: 30 o'clock, followed by a/ memorial service at the Cedar Grove A.M./ Church, 3^rd Line of Wellesley at 10 a.m./ Clergyman Officiating/ Bishop Samuel Roth/ Final Resting Place/ The cemetery adjoining the church

Funeral Card of Joseph Gerber

Joseph married Mary E. Wagler 1 Feb 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob Wagler and Barbara, daughter of Bishop Jacob W. Wagler and Barbara Lebold) was born 5 Mar 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1955, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary E. Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49975
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Mrs. Joseph Gerber
Wellesley - Mrs. Joseph R. Gerber, 81, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emmanuel (Mary) Ropp, 5^th line of Wellesley, following a 12-week illness. Born in Wellesley, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wagler, she was the former Mary Wagler. She was married to Joseph R. Gerber and the couple farmed in Wellesley all their lives. Mrs. Gerber was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Surviving besides her husband and daughter are three sons, Noah, Ezra, and Emmanuel, all of Wellesley, four daughters, Mrs. John J. (Barbara) Jantzi, Wilmot Township, Mrs. Amos (Nancy) Jantzi, Kingwood, Mrs. Samuel (Katie) Jantzi, Wellesley, Mrs. Daniel (Christina) Erb, Kingwood, two brothers, Michael, and David, both of Wellesley, 32 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body is at Mrs. Ropp's home where memorial service will be conducted at 9: 30 a.m. Saturday. Funeral service will be held at 10: 30 a.m. in Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church with Bishop Samuel Roth. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

newspaper unknown 11 Oct 1955

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Let your hands be folded, Mother,
Of toil they have done their share:
When our lives were young and tender
How you watched with Love and care.

We thank the God for such a Mother,
And the prayers for us she pryaed;
Great and blessed we shall call her,
May her precepts be well obeyed.

Died At her home on the 5th line, Wellesley Twp. on Tuesday, October 11th, 1955 Mary Wagler Beloved Wife of Joseph R. Gerber In her 82nd year.


Funeral Card of Mary Wagler Gerber

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78078
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Abraham — Leah Roth. Leah (daughter of Christian B. Roth and Anna L. Kuepfer) was born 12 May 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1966; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46795
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Artifact: Slant Top Desk
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48568455
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80095
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Artifact:
Description
Historic C.1900 slant-top desk crafted by Waterloo County cabinetmaker Christian O. Gerber (1845-1928, Wellesley Ontario). Refer to Michael Bird's "A Splendid Harvest - Germanic Folk and Decorative Arts in Canada" (1981: p.115, fig. 83). An outstanding example. Pine, grain-painted surface simulating figured maple, cross-banding, and paneling, full-round pilasters ebonized with floral highlights. Said to be the 'the nicest known' example. Condition: Excellent. Untouched original surface. Desk writing surface felt deteriorated. 42.5" w x 21.5" d x 57" h.

"Waterloo County Slant Top Desk By Gerber". 2021. Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. https://live.millerandmillerauctions.com/lots/view/4-1NJ1A2/waterloo-county-slant-top-desk-by-gerber.

Christian — Ann "Annie" Reschly. Ann (daughter of Joesph Reschly and Anna Schweitzer) was born 8 May 1850, , France; died 10 Sep 1930, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Nationality: , Canada
• Name: Ann "Annie" Gerber
• Name: Anna Roeschle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124961
• Immigration: 1855, , Canada
• Immigration: 1855, , Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Wellesley

The funeral of the late Mrs. Annie Gerber was largely attended Sunday, Sept. 14th.

New Hamburg Independent, September 19, 1930

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109120
• Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 6 Con. 4 Wellesley Townsip
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Fifth Line Wellesley, March 11, 1901

It is with deep sorrow that we have to report the death of Mr. Jacob Wagler, who died on Tuesday, the 5^th inst. at 5 o'clock in the morning. The funeral took place on Thursday morning at 9, and was well attended. Mr. Wagler was the first Amish settler in this community and was a man highly respected by all who came in contact with him. Many a weary traveller found shelter under his roof and he always was kind to them. No doubt he will be much missed. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family in this their sad affliction.

Newspaper unknown

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DEATH OF BISHOP WAGLER.

Mr. Jacob Wagler, Bishop of the Amish Mennonite church, died at his home on the fifth line on Tuesday morning. He had been ill but a few days and was in Wellesley village within a week or so. He was in his 62nd year and was apparently a healthy man until attacked by pneumonia a few days ago. He has lived in this section a very long time and enjoyed the highest esteem of all with whom he came in contact. For nearly 20 years he has been a bishop in his church and was a powerful speaker. His remains are to be interred at 9 o'clock this (Thursday morning.)

Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 7, 1901

It is with deep sorrow that we have to report the death of Mr. Jacob Wagler, who died on Tuesday, the 5th inst., at 5 o'clock in the morning. The funeral took place on Thursday morning at 9, and was well attended. Mr. Wagler was the first Amish settler in this community and was a man highly respected by all who came in contact with him. Many a weary traveller found shelter under his roof and he always was kind to them. No doubt he will be much missed. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family in this their sad affliction.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 14, 1901

Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

Jacob married Barbara Lebold 7 Feb 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Jacob Lebold and Magdalena Blank) was born 18 Jul 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1914; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109121
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 6 Con. 4 Wellesley Township
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22152422
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78076
• Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Rudolph married Maria "Mary" Zehr 19 Jan 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Joseph B. Zehr and Maria L. Lichti) was born 27 Aug 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria "Mary" Gingerich
• Name: Mary Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78077
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Mrs. Maria Gingerich Dies In Her 84^th Year

An aged and highly esteemed resident of this district passed away on Friday last in the person of Mrs. Rudolph Gingerich at the age of 83 years, 2 months and 17 days. The deceased was a life long resident of Wilmot Township and resided on a farm south of Baden. She was a devout member of the Amish Mennonite Church and greatly beloved by all who knew her. Her husband predeceased her about twelve years ago. She leaves a grown up family, John, Abraham and Benjamin Gingerich of this community are sons of the deceased. The funeral took place on Monday to Steinman's [sic] Church and Cemetery and was largely attended

Waterloo Chronicle, November 27, 1930, pg 7

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Mrs. Maria Gingerich

An aged and highly esteemed resident of this district passed away on Friday last in the person of Mrs. Rudolph Gingerich at the age of 83 years, 2 months and 17 days. The deceased was a lifelong resident of Wilmot Township and resided on a farm south of Baden. She was a devoted member of the Amish-Mennonite church and greatly beloved by all who knew her. Her husband predeceased her about twelve years ago. She leaves a grown up family, John, Abraham and Benjamin Gingerich of this community are sons of the deceased. The funeral took place on Monday to Steinman's Church and Cemetery and was largely attended.

New Hamburg Independent, November 21, 1930

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221155655
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46792
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Christian married Anna L. Kuepfer 22 Nov 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Jacob S. Kuepfer and Mary Lichti) was born 19 Mar 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1931, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Apr 1931, Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221155790
• Name: Anna L. Roth
• Name: Annie Kipfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46793P
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Mrs. Christian B. Roth

There passed away near Baden on April 26th at the home of her son-in-law, Abraham Gingerich, Anna Kipfer, relict of the late Christian B. Roth, aged 83 years, 1 month and 7 days. She was born near St. Agatha and lived there until the death of her husband 16 years ago, after which she made her home with her daughter. She leaves five children, namely, John K. Roth, Katie (Mrs. Ab. Herner), David. K. Roth, Leah (Mrs. Abraham Gingerich), and Menno K. Roth, all of Wilmot. Also 23 grand-children, 16 great grandchildren and a brother, Andrew Kipfer, of Tavistock. Her husband, six children, 23 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild preceded her in death. The pallbearer's at the funeral held on April 29 were six grandsons, namely Rueben Gingerich, Benjamin, Abraham, Noah and Christian Berner, and Elmer Roth. Service was held at the St. Agatha Amish Mennonite church.

Waterloo Chronicle 14 May 1931 pg 7