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Wilmer Bender

Male 1913 - 1978  (65 years)


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  1. 1.  Wilmer Bender was born 1913, of, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses J. Bender and Catherine Roth); died 2 Nov 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109290

    Notes:

    BENDER, Wilmer -- On Thursday, November 2, 1978, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Mr. Wilmer Bender, of Hincks St. New Hamburg, aged 65 years. He was a member of Zion United Church, New Hamburg, and the New Hamburg Lawn Bowling Club. He is survived by his wife, the former Marion Yantzi; two sons, Raymond of Brooks, Alta., Richard of Port Elgin and two daughters, Mrs. Allan (Rosanna) Olsson of Cambridge (H) amd Mrs. Rick (Mary Ellen) Tompkins of Kitchener. Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Moses Bender, the former Catherine Roth, four brothers, Arthur, Alvin, Elon all of New Hamburg, and Nelson of Lucan and two sisters, Mrs. Mahlon (Lydia) Zehr of Tavistock and Mrs. Vernon (Katie) Zehr of New Hamburg and 13 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father the late Moses J. Bender. The late Mr. Bender is resting at the Omand-Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg after 2 p.m. this afternoon, until Saturday, November 4, at 1 p.m. when removal will be made to Zion United Church where funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. with Rev. Charles Rennie officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside cemetery, New Hamburg.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Nov 1978

    Wilmer — Marion Yantzi. Marion (daughter of Michael R. Yantzi and Nancy S. Jutzi) was born 1914, of, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1991; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Moses J. Bender was born 22 Mar 1885, , Ontario, Canada (son of John M. Bender and Catherine Ruby); died 10 Dec 1974; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78344
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1945, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Moses married Catherine Roth 2 Oct 1912. Catherine (daughter of Christian N. Roth and Lydia Schwartzentruber) was born 27 Aug 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1983, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherine Roth was born 27 Aug 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian N. Roth and Lydia Schwartzentruber); died 31 May 1983, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Bender
    • Name: Katie Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51319
    • Residence: 1938, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1970, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Bender, Catherine, daughter of Christian and Lydia (Schwartzentruber) Roth, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Aug. 27, 1885; died at Tavistock, Ont., May 31, 1983; aged 97 y. On Oct. 2, 1912, she was married to Moses J. Bender, who died on Dec. 10, 1974. Surviving are 4 sons (Arthur, Alvin, Elon, and Nelson), 2 daughters (Lydia-Mrs. Mahlon Zehr and Katie-Mrs. Vernon Zehr), 33 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary-Mrs. Chris Streicher). She was preceded in death by one son (Wilmer). She was a member of Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church on June 2, in charge of Dan Nighswander and Glen Zehr; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 76, Number 26 - June 28, 1983 -page 454

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    Bender, Mrs. Catherine (Moses J.) - On Tuesday, May 31, 1983, at Bonnie Brae Nursing Home, Tavistock, the former Catherine Roth, in her 98th year, formerly of RR 1, New Hamburg and Tavistock. She was a member of the Cassel Mennonite Church and a daughter of the late Christian N. Roth and the former Lydia Schwartzentruber. Beloved wife of the late Moses J. Bender, whom she married October 8, 1912 and who predeceased her December 10, 1974; lovingly remembered by four sons, Arthur, Alvin, and Elon, all of New Hamburg and Nelson of Lucan; two daughters, Lydia (Mrs. Mahlon Zehr) of Tavistock and Katie (Mrs. Vernon Zehr) of New Hamburg; one sister, Mrs. Mary Streicher of Poole; 33 grandchildren and 67 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one son, Wilmer; one daughter, Elmina in infancy; two brothers; three sisters and six grandchildren. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, until Thursday noon, when transfer will be made to the 16th Line East Zorra Mennonite Church for service at 2: 30 p.m., with Rev. Dan NIghswander and Rev. Glenn Zehr officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.


    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 Jun 1983

    Children:
    1. Alvin Bender
    2. Nelson Bender
    3. Lydia Bender
    4. Katie Bender
    5. 1. Wilmer Bender was born 1913, of, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elmina Bender was born 5 Nov 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Arthur Bender was born 20 Jun 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1996, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. Elon Bender was born 10 Oct 1925; died 30 Jul 1990, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John M. Bender was born 25 Jun 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes B. "John" Bender, son of Johannes B. "John" Bender and Catherine "Katie" Miller); died 5 May 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35869144
    • Residence: Amish Mennonite
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78340
    • 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: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Bender. - Died, near New Hamburg, Ont., John M. Bender; aged 69 y. 10 m. 13 d. In his early youth he united with the Amish Mennonite Church. He remained faithful unto death. He leaves to mourn his departure his beloved widow, 1 daughter, 4 sons, 3 brothers, and a host of relatives and friends.

    Gospel Herald - Volume X, Number 8 - May 24, 1917, page 143

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    Death of John M. Bender

    The death took place on Tuesday last at his home in Wilmot and South Easthope Townline of a well known and highly respected resident of this neighborhood in the person of Mr. John M. Bender at the age of 69 years, 10 months, and 13 days. The deceased had been in failing health for the past six months, but had been able to be about until a few days before his death, when he sunk rapidly and passed away. The late Mr. Bender was born in Wilmot Township, the son of the late John Bender. After his marrage in 1870 to Catharine Ruby he lived in East Zorra for six years, but for nearly 40 years he followed the occupation of farming on the place where he died. Three years ago he retired and came to New Hamburg for a short time after which he made his home with his son Joseph. Mr. Bender was a successful farmer and beloved by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his loss, besides his widow, four sons and one daughter, namely: Joseph, John and Moses of Wilmot, Sam uel J. of New Hamburg, and Annie at home. He is also survived by three brothers, Solomon olomon and David of East Zorra, and Samuel of New Hamburg. The funeral took place on Thursday forenoon to the 16th line Cemetery, East Zora. We extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy.

    The Chronicle Telegraph (190101), 17 May 1917, p. 6

    John — Catherine Ruby. Catherine (daughter of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth) was born 14 Nov 1846, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catherine Ruby was born 14 Nov 1846, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth); died 26 Jul 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54153199
    • Name: Catherine Bender
    • Name: Katherina J. Ruby
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78341
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    In Loving Memory. Died In Wilmot Township, Waterloo County, on Tuesday, July 26th, 1927 Catharine Ruby Widow of the late John M. Bender Aged: 80 years, 8 months and 12 days. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of her son, Joseph J. Bender, on Friday, July 29th, at 9.30 a.m., to the East Zorra A.M. Church and Cemetery. Sleep on dear Mother, though we miss you, All your suffering now is o'er. But some day we hope to meet you On that Happy Golden Shore.

    Funeral Card

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    Mrs. John M. Bender

    The death occurred at the home of her son, Mr. Joseph J. Bender, on Tuesday, July 26th, of Mrs. Catharine Bender, at the age of 80 years, 8 months and 12 days. She had been ill for several weeks. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ruby and was born in East Zorra. Fifty-eight years ago she was married to John M. Bender and for a while resided on the 15th line, East Zorra, but for many years resided on the Bender homestead just west of New Hamburg. She was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. Her husband died ten years ago, but she leaves four sons, Joseph, John, Samuel and Moses, one adopted daughter, Mrs. Chr. Bender, of Cassel, and one daughter, Annie, at home. She is also survived by two sisters. Mrs. Jos. M. Bender, Gravel Road, and Mrs. Peter Y. Zehr. South Easthope, and two brothers. Joseph Ruby, in Colorado, and Nicholas, in Ellice. There are also ten grandchildren. The funeral will be held this forenoon at 9.30 o'clock to the East Zorra A. M. Church and Cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent Jul 29 1927 pg 1

    Children:
    1. Annie J. Bender was born 28 Feb 1872, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1945, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Joseph J. Bender was born 15 Aug 1875, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1958, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. John J. Bender was born 30 Mar 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1948, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Samuel J. Bender was born 12 May 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1949, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 2. Moses J. Bender was born 22 Mar 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1974; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Christian N. Roth was born 2 Jan 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti); died 16 Apr 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29662708
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51316
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mail Driver
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Roth - Christian N., son of Christian and Catherine (Lichty) Roth, was born in Wellsley, Ont., Jan. 2, 1857; died April 16, 1938; aged 81 y. 3 m. 14 d. After an attack of pneumonia for four days, he passed quietly away. At the age of sixteen he was baptized and united with the Amish Mennonite Church to which faith he staunchly held until his death. He was united in marriage to Lydia Swartzentruber on Sept. 25, 1877, who preceded him in death Sept. 17, 1922. Two sons and five daughters mourn his departure (Mrs. Fanny Wagler, Wellsley; Mrs. Katie Bender, New Hamburg; Christ S., Britton; Leah S., at home; Mrs. Mary Streicher, Milverton; Mrs. Lydia Bender, New Hamburg; Jacob S., Ontario, Calif.); also 32 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers and 1 adopted son mourn his departure. Funeral services were held at the Maple View Amish Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. Peter Nafziger, Dan Lebold, and Moses Roth. Texts, I Thess. 2: 12, 13; II Cor. 5: 1.

    "Father, thou hast left us lonely, sorrow fills our heart today;But we hope ere long to meet thee, where all tears are wiped away."

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXI, No. 9 - June 2, 1938, Page 189, 190, 191, 192

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    Christian Roth

    WELLESLEY. The death occurred after a short illness of Christian Roth, 82-year-old resident of this village. He is survived by five daughters, two sons and four brothers.

    Funeral services were held held yesterday afternoon from his late residence to Maple View Amish Mennonite Church, third line Wellesley, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 22 Apr 1938, p. 3

    Christian married Lydia Schwartzentruber 25 Sep 1877, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Christian S. Schwartzentruber and Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb) was born 7 Sep 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1922, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Lydia Schwartzentruber was born 7 Sep 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian S. Schwartzentruber and Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb); died 17 Sep 1922, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29662787
    • Name: Lydia Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51317
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Roth. - Lydia Swartzendruber, wife of Christ N. Roth, died at Petersburg, Ont., aged 64 y. 10 d. She had been failing in health for some time, suffering with a weak heart. It was while on a visit to her brother and wife (the latter being very sick) that she was called to the great beyond. On entering the yards on her brother's premises she immediately noticed the many vehicles there and concluded that death had entered the home. Her heart failed and in less that fifteen minutes she passed away. Deceased was born in Wilmot township, Sept. 7, 1858 and united with the Amish Mennonite Church of that place in the year 1874. On Sept. 25, 1877, she was married to Christian N. Roth of Wellesley. She leaves husband, 2 sons, 5 daughters, 1 sister, 5 brothers, and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. Christian Litwiller and Daniel Steinman. Texts, I Sam. 20: 3; Rom. 8: 1-11. Burial at the Third Line cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 29 - October 19, 1922, page 575

    ________________

    MRS. C. N. ROTH

    Lydia Schwartzentruber, beloved wife of Christian N. Both, passed away at Wellesley, Ont., at the age of 64 years and 10 days. She had been in falling health for some time, suffering from a weak heart. It was while on a vislt to her youngest brother and wife at Petersburg (the latter being very sick) that she was called to the Great Beyond. On entering the yard on her brother's premises she noticed the many vehicles there and immediately concluded that death had entered the home. Her heart failed and in less than fifteen minutes she passed away, while lying in the arms of her beloved husband and brother, John.

    Deceased was born in Wilmot township on Sept. 7th, 1858, and united with the Amish Mennonite church at that place in the year 1874. On Sept. 25th, 1877, she was married to Christian N. Roth of Wellesley, To them were born seven children, two sons and five daughters: Mrs. Noah Wagler (Fannie), at Wellesey; Mrs. Moses J. Bender (Katie), at New Hamburg: Christ., at Britton, Ont.; Leah and Mary, at home; Mrs. Christ. Bender (Lydia), at New Hamburg. Jacob, at Hesston, Kansas. Fifteen grand- children also survive. She also leaves to mourn her loss five brothers and one sisters, all of Petersburg, Ont., besides a host of friends and relatives.

    The funeral was held at one o'clock at the house and interment was made at the Third Line cemetery. After burial, funeral services were held, conducted by Bro. Christ. Litwiller, who spoke from the text I Sam. 20:3, and Bro. Daniel Steinman, who took for his text Rom. 8:1-11.

    The Chronicle Telegraph, 28 Sep 1922, p. 9

    Children:
    1. Veronica "Fannie" Roth was born 14 Jan 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Catherine Roth was born 27 Aug 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1983, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Christian S. "Chris" Roth was born 12 Nov 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1975; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. Leah Roth was born 1 Jul 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Roth was born 2 Oct 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Lydia S. Roth was born 1 Sep 1895, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1975; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Rev. Jacob S. Roth was born 25 Jan 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Johannes B. "John" Bender was born 1817, , Germany (son of Jacob Bender and Magdalena "Lena" Brenneman); died 14 Sep 1874, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: John B. Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74779
    • Immigration: 12 Nov 1831, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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

    Johannes married Catherine "Katie" Miller 11 Jul 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Jacob Miller and Barbara Sommer) was born 25 Nov 1823, , Germany; died 1 Jul 1874, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catherine "Katie" Miller was born 25 Nov 1823, , Germany (daughter of Jacob Miller and Barbara Sommer); died 1 Jul 1874, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Mueller
    • Name: Catherine "Katie" Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74780
    • Residence: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    July 1st, Waterloo co., Ont., Sister CATHARINE BENDER, wife of John Bender, aged 50 years, 7 months and 6 days. Sermon by Bishops Ruby and Litwiller, from 2 Cor. 5; Jn. 5: 25-30.


    Herald of Truth - Volume XI, Number 8 - August 1874 - Pages 137, 143

    Children:
    1. Bishop Jacob M. Bender was born 4 Jun 1842, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1914, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Christian Bender was born 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. John M. Bender was born 25 Jun 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Nathan Bender was born 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Magdalena Bender was born 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Joseph M. Bender was born 15 Dec 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Solomon M. Bender was born 14 Jun 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1926, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. Samuel M. Bender was born 3 Jun 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1930, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Mary Bender was born 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1889; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    10. Daniel Bender was born 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. David M. Bender was born 28 Jan 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1935, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    12. Noah Bender was born 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Bishop Joseph Ruby was born 12 Jul 1813, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1897; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29333
    • Residence: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    BISH. JOSEPH RUBYJoseph Ruby was born on the 12th of July, 1813 in Alsace-Lorraine, France (now Germany), came to Canada in 1839, and was married to Magdalena Roth on the 17th of November 1840, and lived in matrimony 46 years, 3 months and 17 days; his wife died 9 years, 11 months and 13 days before him. He died on the 12th* of January, 1897, aged 83 years, 6 months and 4 days. Of his 9 children, 8 survive, one living in Colorado; there are also 58 grandchildren living and 3 dead, and 3 great-grandchildren. In 1852 he was ordained to the ministry, and in 1853 to the office of bishop. He served faithfully in his calling for about 43 years in the East Zorra Mennonite Congregation. His funeral, on the 19th, was very largely attended. Funeral services by Chr. Zehr from John 5: 25--30 and Chr. Litwiller from 2 Tim. 4: 6--9.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 4, February 15, 1897 - Page 60, 61, 62, 63

    Joseph married Magdalena Roth 17 Nov 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Michael Roth and Magdalena Lichti) was born 14 Jul 1818, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1887, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Magdalena Roth was born 14 Jul 1818, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael Roth and Magdalena Lichti); died 3 Feb 1887, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena Ruby
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29332
    • Occupation: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    RUBY - On the 3d of Feb., in Perth County, Ont., Magdalena (Roth) Ruby, aged 68 years, 6 months and 29 days. She leaves a husband, 8 children and 46 grandchildren to mourn her death; yet they have the assurance that it is well with her. She was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church over 50 years. She was buried on the 6th, followed to the grave by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Services in the Amish Mennonite Church by Chr. Litwiller and Jacob Bender from 1 Thessalonians 6: 12 and John 5: 21-26.1a

    Herald of Truth , Vol. XXIV, Number 6, March 15, 1887 - Page 94

    Children:
    1. Christian R. Ruby was born 16 Sep 1841, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1913; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Maria Ruby was born 10 Feb 1845, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1916, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 5. Catherine Ruby was born 14 Nov 1846, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Barbara R. Ruby was born 20 Feb 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1915; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth R. Ruby was born 30 Sep 1851, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1929, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Nicholas Ruby was born 27 Sep 1858; died 26 Nov 1932; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

  5. 12.  Christian Roth was born 22 May 1828, , Switzerland (son of John Roth and Magdalena Nafziger); died 2 Feb 1869; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107853P

    Christian — Catharine Lichti. Catharine (daughter of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller) was born 1 Feb 1826, , France; died 24 Oct 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Catharine Lichti was born 1 Feb 1826, , France (daughter of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller); died 24 Oct 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catharine Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51335
    • Immigration: 1828, , Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Children:
    1. Magdalena Roth was born 7 Jan 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1931; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Veronica Roth was born 29 Jul 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine L. Roth was born 5 Feb 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 6. Christian N. Roth was born 2 Jan 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Roth was born 10 Aug 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1946.
    6. Peter L. Roth was born 12 Sep 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Joseph L. Roth was born 26 May 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1942, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Rudolph Roth was born 10 Dec 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1943, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Biehn Mennonite Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Christian S. Schwartzentruber was born CALC 22 Dec 1805, , Hessen, Germany; died 7 Dec 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195168665
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76942
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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

    Christian — Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb. Veronica (daughter of Christian H. Erb and Maria "Polly" Miller) was born 4 Apr 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb was born 4 Apr 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian H. Erb and Maria "Polly" Miller); died 19 Sep 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220993856
    • Name: Feronicka Erb
    • Name: Fronica Erb
    • Name: Veronica M. "Fronica" Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59493
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Jacob Schwartzentruber was born 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Joseph Schwartzentruber was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Joseph E. Schwartzentruber was born 9 Sep 1852, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1932, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Joel Schwartzentruber was born 27 Apr 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1939, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Leah E. Schwartzentruber was born 21 Nov 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1930; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Schwartzentruber was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Maria Schwartzentruber was born 2 Jul 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1915; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Leah Schwartzentruber was born 1856, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Letty Schwartzentruber was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. 7. Lydia Schwartzentruber was born 7 Sep 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1922, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Barbara Schwartzentruber was born CALC 6 Sep 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1876; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Veronica Schwartzentruber was born 30 Nov 1862, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. John Schwartzentruber was born 5 Jun 1864, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1957, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Christian Schwartzentruber was born 30 Oct 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1957; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Daniel Schwartzentruber was born 8 Mar 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    16. Menno Schwartzentruber was born CALC 6 Oct 1871; died 9 Sep 1872; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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