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Male 1913 - 1982  (69 years)


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  1. 1.  Arthur Baechler was born 2 Apr 1913, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Z. Baechler and Christina Bender); died 7 Dec 1982, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Steinmann Mennonite Church, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125638

    Notes:

    Baechler, Arthur, son of Joseph and Christina (Bender) Baechler, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Apr. 2, 1913; died of a heart attack at Stratford Hospital, Dec. 7, 1982; aged 69 y. In 1934, he was married to Anna Mae Roth, who died in 1935. In 1936, he was married to Idella Steinman, who died in September 1981. Surviving are 7 sons (Delford, Clare, David, Harold, Peter, Gerald, and Kenneth), 2 daughters (Miriam-Mrs. John Zimmerman and Eilene-Mrs. Paul Helmuth), 15 grandchildren, his stepmother (Mary Baechler), 6 brothers (William, Omar, Ezra, Earl, Joseph, and Rush), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Alice Zehr and Mrs. Doris Roth). He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 10, in charge of Fred Lichti and Vernon Zehr; interment in adjoining cemetery.Correction: In the obituary of Arthur Baechler in the Jan. 11 issue the second wife's maiden name should have been spelled Steinmann. The daughter Miriam is Mrs. John Timmermans, not Zimmerman, as printed.

    Gospel Herald -- Volume 76, Number 2 - January 11, 1983 - page 30

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    Baechler, Arthur - On Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1982, at Stratford General Hospital, Arthur Baechler, aged 69, of Shakespeare.

    He was a member of Steinman[n] Mennonite Church, RR 2, Baden; a member of the Haysville Senior Citizen's Club and had donated blood to the Red Cross Society, a total of 45 times.

    Beloved husband of the former Idella Steinmann, who predeceased him September 6, 1981; dear mother [sic] of Delford and Harold of Tavistock, Clare of RR 1, Shakespeare, David and Gerald of Kitchener, Peter of RR 2, Tavistock, Kenneth of Rostock, Miriam (Mrs. John Timmermans) of Stratford, Eilene (Mrs. Paul Helmuth) of Baden. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren; a step-mother, Mrs. Mary Baechler of Tavistock; six brothers, William of Tavistock, Omer of RR 1, Shakespeare, Ezra of Shingletown, Earl of Kitchener, Joseph and Rufus, both of British Columbia and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Zehr of Milverton and Doris (Mrs. Alvin Roth) of Kitchener.

    He was predeceased by his parents, the late Joseph Z. Baechler and the former Christina Bender; his first wife, Anna Mae Roth; one brother, Emerson and one sister in infancy.

    Resting at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg Chapel, 291 Huron St., after 7 p.m. this evening and until noon Friday, Dec. 10, when transfer will be made to Steinman Mennonite Church, for service at 2: 30 p.m., with Rev. Vernon Zehr and Rev. Fred Lichti officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Western Ontario Mennonite Mission Board or the Canadian Cancer Society.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 8 Dec 1982

    Arthur married Annie Mae Roth 2 Sep 1934. Annie (daughter of Noah M. Roth and Mary K. Zehr) was born 27 Jun 1915, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1935; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Delford Baechler was born 2 Feb 1935; died 1992; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Arthur married Idella Steinman 6 Dec 1936. Idella (daughter of Peter Steinman and Lydia Roth) was born 21 Oct 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1981, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Baechler was born 15 Aug 1938; died 15 Aug 1938; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Baechler was born 15 Aug 1938; died 15 Aug 1938; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Clare Baechler was born 2 Jun 1940; died 2 Jul 2002; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. David Baechler was born 17 Dec 1944; died 21 May 2003; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Eilene Baechler was born 27 May 1946, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 2013, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph Z. Baechler was born 5 Mar 1880, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph S. Baechler and Annie Zehr); died 11 Oct 1970, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129727

    Notes:

    Tavistock - Joseph Z. Baechler of RR 1, Tavistock, died at his home Sunday. He was 90. Mr. Baechler was born in South Easthope Township, March 5, 1880, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Baechler. He had lived in the area all his life and was a member of the East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th Line. His first wife, Christina Bender, died in 1920. Surviving are his second wife, the former Mary Bender, whom he married on Aug. 18, 1921; eight sons, Emerson and Rufus, both of Vancouver, B.C., William of Tavistock, Omer of RR 1, Shakespeare, Arthur of Shakespeare, Ezra of Petersburg, Earl of Kitchener, and Joseph E. of Victoria, B.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Menno (Alice) Zehr of Milverton and Mrs. Alvin (Doris) Roth of RR 1, Tavistock; two sisters, Mrs John (Barbara) Ruby of New Hamburg and Mrs. Jacob (Catherine) Brenneman of Milverton; 42 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers. The body will be at the Francis Funeral Home, Tavistock, until noon Wednesday, when removal will be made to East Zorra Mennonite Church for a funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Newton L. Gingrich will officiate. Donations to a favourite charity will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 12 Oct 1970

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    Baechler, Joseph Z., son of Joseph S. and Annie (Zehr) Baechler, was born in South Easthope Twp., Ont., Mar. 5, 1880; died in East Zorra Twp., Oct. 11, 1970; aged 90 y. 7 m. 6 d. In 1901, he was married to Christina Bender, who died in 1920. On Aug. 18, 1921, he married Mary Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Emerson, William, Omer, Arthur, Ezra, Earl, Joseph, Rufus, Alice-Mrs. Menno Zehr, and Doris-Mrs. Alvin Roth), 42 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the East Zora Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 14, with Newton L. Gingrich officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXIII, Number 45 - November 17, 1970, p. 983,984.

    Joseph married Christina Bender 24 Sep 1901. Christina (daughter of Bishop Jacob M. Bender and Maria Ruby) was born 3 Oct 1880, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1920, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Christina Bender was born 3 Oct 1880, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Bishop Jacob M. Bender and Maria Ruby); died 30 Jul 1920, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Christina Baechler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129728

    Notes:

    Baechler. - Sister Christina Bender, wife of Joseph Z. Baechler, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Oct. 3, 1880; died at her home in Oxford Co., Ont., near Tavistock, July 30, 1920; aged 39 y. 9 m. 27 d. In her early youth she accepted Christ as her Savior and was a faithful member of the East Zorra A. M. Church till her unexpected death. In the year 1901 on Sept. 24 she was united in holy wedlock to Bro. Jos. Z. Baechler who now with 5 sons and 1 daughter (2 daughters having gone before) survive her, who keenly feel the loss of a loving wife and mother. She was a daughter of the late Bishop Jacob M. Bender of Tavistock, Ont. She leaves 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Burial at East Zorra A. M. Cemetery, Aug. 1. May our heavenly Father comfort them in their sorrow. Funeral services by Chr. Gascho (Rev. 14: 9, 13), Jonas Synder Waterloo (Rev. 7: 13-17) and Daniel S. Jutzi (Rev. 21: 3-7)

    Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 21 - August 19, 1920 - Page 415

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    East Zorra

    We are indeed sorry to report the untimely death of Mrs. Joseph Baechler, Jr., whose end was not expected, as she was in the prime of life. The funeral which was held to the Mennonite Church and Cemetery, was attended by the largest crowd of people seen at a funeral for many years, which showed the high esteem and love in which Mrs. Baechler was held by all. The community of Zorra will sympathize with the bereaved husband and family. Sweetly she does slumber. She's gone but her charming love and ways will never be forgotten.

    New Hamburg Independent, August 6, 1920

    Children:
    1. Alice Baechler was born 1904, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 2003, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. William Baechler was born 28 Apr 1904, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1993; was buried , Grace United (Zion Evangelical) Cemetery , Tavistock, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. 1. Arthur Baechler was born 2 Apr 1913, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1982, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ezra Baechler was born 2 Apr 1915, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. Doris Baechler


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph S. Baechler was born 1851, , France (son of Joseph G. Baechler and Catherine E. Steinman); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129734
    • Occupation: 1874, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Joseph married Annie Zehr 6 Jan 1874, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Rev. Peter Zehr and Barbara Roth) was born 1855, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Annie Zehr was born 1855, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Peter Zehr and Barbara Roth); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Annie Baechler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129733

    Children:
    1. Peter Z. Baechler was born 10 Dec 1876, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1959, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Joseph Z. Baechler was born 5 Mar 1880, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1970, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Baechler was born 28 May 1882; died 2 Jan 1983, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Amos Baechler was born 18 Feb 1886, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherine Baechler was born 1890, Of, South East Hope Township, Perth Co., Ontario; died 27 Oct 1985, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  3. 6.  Bishop Jacob M. Bender was born 4 Jun 1842, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes B. "John" Bender and Catherine "Katie" Miller); died 14 Jul 1914, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140477
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Bender. - Jacob M. Bender was born at New Hamburg, Ont.; aged 72 y. 1 m. 10 d. He united with the A. M. Church in his early youth and was married to Elizabeth Miller, Oct. 6, 1863, who died May 12, 1864. He was afterwards married to Maria Ruby. To this union were born 4 sons and 8 daughters. He leaves to mourn his departure his aged companion, 4 sons, 6 daughters, 5 brothers, 30 grandchildren. He was ordained deacon in the East Zora congregation in August, 1871. In 1883 he was ordained minister of the Gospel and in 1887 was unanimously chosen and ordained bishop of his home congregation. He faithfully and earnestly administered to the needs of the Church at home and abroad. He performed 136 marriages and baptized 400 converts and took part in almost every funeral service he was present. He was always willing to lend a helping hand wherever asked. Sermon at the house by C. S. Zehr by reading Psa. 90, with a few remarks at the church. C. Kropf read II Tim. 4: 7,8. S. J. Schwartzendruber of Huron Co., Mich., spoke earnestly on II Cor. 5: 1-10. Burial in cemetery adjoining.

    Gospel Herald - Volume VII, Number 18 - July 30, 1914, page 295

    Jacob — Maria Ruby. Maria (daughter of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth) 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. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Maria Ruby was born 10 Feb 1845, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth); died 2 Feb 1916, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maria Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25478

    Notes:

    Bender. - Sister Mary Bender was born in Perth Co., Ont., Feb. 10, 1845; died in Oxford Co., Ont., at the home of her son-in-law, John B. Schwartzendruber, Feb. 2, 1916; aged 70 y. 11 m. 2 d. In early youth she united with the East Zorra A. M. Church and remained faithful to the end. She was a daughter of the late Bishop Joseph Rudy. Oct. 11, 1864, she was married to Jacob M. Bender and lived in matrimony 49 y. 9 m. 3 d. To this union were born 4 sons and 8 daughters, 2 daughters having died about 30 years ago. The sons are John, Joseph, Jacob, David; the daughters, Katie, Mary, Christena, Annie, Lydia, Sarah, all living in South Easthope and East Zorra. July 14, 1914, her husband died, and since that time she made her home with Sister Lydia, having lived nearly all her life on the farm owned by her father and at present owned by her son, Pre. Jacob R. Bender. She lived a widow 1 y. 6 m. 19 d. She leaves to mourn her loss 4 sons, 6 daughters, and 35 grandchildren, also 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral from the home of her son Jacob was held on Feb. 6, where she was laid to rest at the side of her husband in the East Zorra A. M. Cemetery. Funeral services by Bro. Dan Jutzi at home and in the meeting house by Bros. D. H. Steinman and Chris. Kropf. Texts II Cor. 4: 13-81 and II Tim. 4: 6-8. A large number of friends were gathered to pay their last tribute to the departed.

    Gospel Herald - Volume VIII, Number 48 - February 24, 1916 - page 782-784

    Children:
    1. Jacob R. Bender was born 28 Jul 1867, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1952; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Mary Bender was born 24 Sep 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1926, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. David R. Bender was born 21 Feb 1878, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1963, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Christina Bender was born 3 Oct 1880, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1920, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lydia Bender was born 23 Jul 1886, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1940; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Sarah R. Bender was born 15 Jan 1890, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1972, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph G. Baechler was born 14 Jun 1817, Of, France; died 30 May 1891; was buried , 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: dnf-129735

    Joseph — Catherine E. Steinman. Catherine was born 28 Feb 1824, Of, France; died 12 Sep 1908; was buried , 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catherine E. Steinman was born 28 Feb 1824, Of, France; died 12 Sep 1908; was buried , 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Catherine E. Baechler
    • Eby ID Number: dnf-129736

    Children:
    1. Anna Baechler was born 14 Feb 1848; died 26 Jul 1934; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.
    2. Christian Baechler was born 28 Mar 1849; died 7 Aug 1933; was buried , 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. 4. Joseph S. Baechler was born 1851, , France; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Rev. Peter Zehr was born 2 May 1808, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 2 Jan 1898, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23784586
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119487

    Notes:

    OBITUARY PRE. PETER ZEHR

    The township of South Easthope lost one of its very oldest and most highly respected residents on Sunday morning, January 2, 1898, by the death of Brother Peter Zehr at his home, lot 11, con. 2, aged 89 years and 8 months. He was widely known throughout this entire section, and while the sorrow of his death is general yet it is mitigated by the knowledge that after a long, useful and happy life, a good man has gone home. Deceased was born in the then French province of Lorraine in 1808, and was therefore about seven years old at the time of the battle of Waterloo. He chose medicine as a profession, and underwent a thorough study in his youth. In 1831 he was married to Barbara Roth. He emigrated with his family, landing in Lewis Co., New York, 62 years ago. After remaining there for three years he came to South Easthope, Perth Co., Ontario, in 1836, settling on the farm upon which he died. The township was then a wilderness and he had to make his way through the woods to Goderich to get the title to his land. Being a prudent, hard-working man he accumulated a competency besides placing each of his four sons upon farms and providing for his daughters. His family consisted of four sons and three daughters of whom one son and two daughters preceded him to the grave; four children, 41 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren survive. A year ago the old minister's' rugged health gave way before the encroachments of old age and since that time he has gradually failed until the end came. He was a strong Christian character and for about 67 years he was a preacher in the Amish Mennonite church. His funeral drew out an immense gathering at the East Zorra Amish Mennonite M. H. from far and near who came to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed friend whose kindness and skill and generosity had brightened the lives of so many in this section. Funeral services by Chr. Litwiller from Mark 12: 26, 27 and by Jacob M. Bender from John 17: 3.

    Herald of Truth - February 15, 1898 - page 60, 61.

    Peter married Barbara Roth 1831, , Alsace Lorraine, France. Barbara was born 21 Nov 1812, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 21 Sep 1888, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Barbara Roth was born 21 Nov 1812, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 21 Sep 1888, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23784693
    • Name: Barbara Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119488

    Children:
    1. Dr. Joseph R. Zehr was born 28 Aug 1848, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1915, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. 5. Annie Zehr was born 1855, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  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]


  6. 13.  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.

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    • 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. 6. 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. 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.

  7. 14.  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.

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    • 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]


  8. 15.  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.

    Other Events:

    • 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. 7. 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. 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.


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