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Menno G. Erb

Male 1866 - 1932  (66 years)


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  1. 1.  Menno G. Erb was born 22 Jun 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John S. Erb, Jr. and Philipina "Bena" Gardner); died 18 Oct 1932, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107679
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, 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

    Notes:

    Erb.--Menno G., son of the late John and Bena (Gardner) Erb, was born June 22, 1866; died at Wellesley, Ont., Oct. 18, 1932. Death was caused by pneumonia, being sick in bed for one day. He was married to Barbara Streicher Jan. 30, 1900, who preceded him Aug. 13, 1925, at Kingman, Alta. He was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church, and is greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held from his late home by John Wagler and at the church by C. Zehr and C. Shultz. "Uncle, thou are sweetly resting, Cold may be this earthly tomb; But the angels sweetly whispered, Come and live with us at home." A Niece.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XXV, Number 35 - December 1, 1932 -- pages 750, 751

    Menno married Barbara Streicher 30 Jan 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Christian Streicher and Jacobina "Beana" Roth) was born 20 Sep 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1925, Kingman, , Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Nancy Erb was born Mar 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John S. Erb, Jr. was born 21 Oct 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John H. Erb, Sr. and Veronica S. Schwartzentruber); died 11 Nov 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46413
    • Immigration: 1831, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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
    • Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    We are called upon to record the death of an old and highly respected resident of the Section Line in the person of Mr. John Erb, who passed away on Monday last.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf, November 14, 1901

    John married Philipina "Bena" Gardner 14 Oct 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Philipina (daughter of Michael Gardner and Maria Stutzman) was born 27 Jan 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1914. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Philipina "Bena" Gardner was born 27 Jan 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael Gardner and Maria Stutzman); died 28 Nov 1914.

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    • Name: Bena Gardner
    • Name: Jacobina Gardner
    • Name: Minnie Gardner
    • Name: Philipina "Bena" Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46414
    • Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Christian G. Erb was born 26 Aug 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1946.
    2. Mary Erb was born 14 Oct 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1937, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 1. Menno G. Erb was born 22 Jun 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1932, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Michael G. "Mike" Erb was born 18 May 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1948; was buried , Alden Union Free Cemetery, Alden, Erie Co., New York.
    5. Catharine G. Erb was born 5 Aug 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1967; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John H. Erb, Sr. was born 15 Aug 1796, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Jacob Erb and Magdalena Hartig); died 23 Feb 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59514170
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239561
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Not given
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John — Veronica S. Schwartzentruber. Veronica (daughter of Jacob Schwartzentruber and Catherine Schmucker) was born 12 Dec 1805, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 27 Jul 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Veronica S. Schwartzentruber was born 12 Dec 1805, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Jacob Schwartzentruber and Catherine Schmucker); died 27 Jul 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59514239
    • Name: Veronica S. Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239562
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Jacob S. Erb was born 7 Dec 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1898; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. John S. Erb, Jr. was born 21 Oct 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Erb was born 13 Jul 1831, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian Erb was born 1832, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Christian S. Erb was born 14 Feb 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Joel Erb was born 4 Jun 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Menno Erb was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Menno S. Erb was born 29 Apr 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Michael Gardner was born 1804, , Germany (son of Daniel Gardner and Elizabth Gingerg); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Michael Gordner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124407
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, 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

    Michael — Maria Stutzman. Maria was born 1806, , Germany; died Bef 1881. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Maria Stutzman was born 1806, , Germany; died Bef 1881.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Gardner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124408
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Elisabeth Gardner was born 1831, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Barbara Gordner was born 1832, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. David Gordner was born 1835, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Christian S. Gordner was born 4 Jun 1835, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1895, , Schuyler Co., Missouri; was buried , Darby Cemetery, Lancaster, Schuyler, Missouri, USA.
    5. Daniel S. Gardner was born 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Biene?? Gordner was born 1837, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. L?? Gordner was born 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 3. Philipina "Bena" Gardner was born 27 Jan 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1914.
    9. Magdalena Gardner was born 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1862; was buried , Riser Reschly Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Marie Gardner was born 25 Apr 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1922, Milford, Seward, Nebraska, USA; was buried , East Fairview Cemetery, Milford, Seward, Nebraska, USA.
    11. Jacob G. Gordner was born 4 Nov 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1908; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Catherine S. Gardner was born 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died 1883.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacob Erb was born 1772, , , France; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239568
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Jacob — Magdalena Hartig. Magdalena was born CA 1773; died Bef 1852. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Magdalena Hartig was born CA 1773; died Bef 1852.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239569

    Children:
    1. 4. John H. Erb, Sr. was born 15 Aug 1796, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 23 Feb 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Christian H. Erb was born CALC 20 Aug 1796, Mittelbergheim, , Alsace, France; died 17 Dec 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Jacob Schwartzentruber was born 1777, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 30 May 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59703

    Notes:

    Jacob is reported to be born in Waldeck, Ansbach, Bayern, Germany, documention needed.

    Jacob — Catherine Schmucker. Catherine was born 15 Nov 1778, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 20 Feb 1850, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Catherine Schmucker was born 15 Nov 1778, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 20 Feb 1850, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143342

    Children:
    1. 5. Veronica S. Schwartzentruber was born 12 Dec 1805, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 27 Jul 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Barbara S. Schwartzentruber was born 20 Jan 1807, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 9 May 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine S. Schwartzentruber was born 8 Oct 1811, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 24 May 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jacob S. Schwartzentruber was born 16 Apr 1814, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Johannes "John" Schwartzentruber was born 1816, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1901.
    6. Christian Schwartzentruber was born 28 Feb 1820, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1862, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Daniel Gardner was born 1767; died 1838.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196164

    Daniel — Elizabth Gingerg. Elizabth was born 1772; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabth Gingerg was born 1772; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabth Gardner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196175

    Children:
    1. 6. Michael Gardner was born 1804, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Peter Gardner was born 1808, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.


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