Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Elmer Streicher

Male 1913 - 1995  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elmer Streicher was born 1913 (son of Solomon Streicher and Jacobina "Bena" Jantzi); died 1995; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127664

    Elmer — Mabel Mayer. Mabel (daughter of Moses Mayer and Rachael Lichti) was born 1914; died 1984; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Doris Elaine Streicher
    2. Bertha Mae Streicher was born 13 Dec 1940; died 13 Apr 2013; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Solomon Streicher was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada (son of John Streicher and Magdalena Bender); died 1964; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107960
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Streicher, Solomon, son of John and Magdalena (Bender) Streicher, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Jan. 23, 1877; died at Avon Crest Hospital, Stratford, Ont., June 18, 1964; aged 87 y. 4 m. 26 d. On Nov. 5, 1901, he was married to Bena Yantzi, who died March 1, 1962. Surviving are 2 daughters and one son (Barbara - Mrs. David Schwartzendruber, Magdalena - Mrs. Aron Stere, and Elmer), 2 brothers (Ezra and David), 12 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Tavistock Church, where funeral services were held June 20, in charge of Henry Yantzi, Vernon Zehr, Dan Wagler, and Dan Zehr.

    GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LVII, Number 32 - August 18, 1964 - pg 727

    Solomon — Jacobina "Bena" Jantzi. Jacobina (daughter of Michael K. Jantzi and Barbara R. Ruby) was born 14 Jan 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1982; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Jacobina "Bena" Jantzi was born 14 Jan 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael K. Jantzi and Barbara R. Ruby); died 1982; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Bena Jantzi
    • Name: Bena Yantzi
    • Name: Jacobina "Bena" Streicher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78384

    Children:
    1. 1. Elmer Streicher was born 1913; died 1995; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Streicher was born 2 Dec 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Leonhard "Leonard" Streicher and Barbara Kennel); died 10 Nov 1940, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34737
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 12 Con. 2 Wellesley Township
    • 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

    Notes:

    STREICHER. - John, son of Leonhard and Barbara Streicher, was born in Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., on Dec. 2, 1852. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was a lifelong member of the Amish Mennonite Church. On June 13, 1875, he was married to Magdalena Bender of Wilmot. To this union were born 2 children, 1 son and one daughter, Barbara, who predeceased him in her early childhood. They lived in matrimony 14 years. His wife died on April 5, 1889. On Jan. 5, 1890 he was married to Leah Lebold of Wilmot. To this union 3 sons were born, of whom 1 died in infancy. They lived in matrimony 27 years until the death of his wife on Aug. 14, 1917. Since then he has lived as a widower for more than 23 years. He passed away at his home in South Easthope, Perth Co., on Sunday, Nov. 10, 1940 at the ripe old age of 87 y. 11 m. 9 d. He leaves to mourn his demise, 3 sons, Solomon and Ezra of South Easthope, David of East Zorra, 3 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. The funeral was conducted at the Amish Mennonite Church near Poole, Ont.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIV, No . 14 - July 3, 1941, page 295

    John married Magdalena Bender 13 Jun 1875. Magdalena was born 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1889, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Magdalena Bender was born 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1889, , Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena Streicher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107959
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Barbara Streicher
    2. 2. Solomon Streicher was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Michael K. Jantzi was born 22 Aug 1847, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Michael B. Yantzi and Jacobina Kennel); died 6 Jul 1917, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., 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/35878693
    • Name: Michael K. Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59313
    • Immigration: 1849
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Yantzi. - Michael K. Yantzi was born in France, Aug. 22, 1847; died in North East Hope, Ont., on July 6, 1917; aged 69 y. 10 m. 14 d. He came with his parents to Canada when he was about two years old.

    In his early youth he accepted Christ as his Savior, was baptized, and remained faithful to the end as a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. On Dec. 3, 1872, he was married to Barbara Ruby and lived in matrimony 42 y. 2 m. 3 d. To this union were born 6 sons and 5 daughters. His wife and 1 son preceded him to the spirit world. He leaves to mourn their loss 5 sons, 5 daughters, 20 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 sisters.

    On Sept. 9, 1883, he was ordained as deacon in East Zorra A. M. Church, on April 20, 1902, he was called to the ministry and on Oct. 21, 1914, he was ordained as bishop in the East Zorra A. M. congregation, in which capacities he faithfully served his Lord and Master. He was buried on July 9 at the E. Z. A. M. church where services were conducted by C. Kropf and D. M. Steinman. Texts, I Cor. 15:22 and II Peter 1.


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    It is reported that Michael was born 22 Aug 1847 in village of Hampont, Alsace Lorraine, France.

    Michael — Barbara R. Ruby. Barbara (daughter of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth) was born 20 Feb 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1915; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara R. Ruby was born 20 Feb 1849, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth); died 25 Feb 1915; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38449489
    • Name: Barbara R. Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78383

    Children:
    1. Magdalena Yantzi was born 14 Nov 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1958, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Jacobina "Bena" Jantzi was born 14 Jan 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1982; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Annie Yantzi was born 9 Oct 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1963; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Catherine Jantzi was born 20 Jun 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jul 1961, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Daniel R. Yantzi was born 5 Aug 1882, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1929, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Barbara Jantzi was born 31 Mar 1884, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Christian R. Yantzi was born 16 Feb 1886, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1968, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. Michael R. Yantzi was born 13 Mar 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1958; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Jacob R. Yantzi was born 19 Oct 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died 1975; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    10. Noah R. Yantzi was born 15 Nov 1892, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Leonhard "Leonard" Streicher was born 5 Feb 1812, of, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Andrew Streicker and ?); died 12 Mar 1900; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37662351
    • Name: Lenhard Streiger
    • Name: Leonhardt Streicker
    • Name: Linhart Streicher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99549
    • Residence: 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con 1
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Possessions: 1869, Lots 11 & 12, Concession 2, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Homestead
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 12 Con. 2 Wellesley Township
    • 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

    Notes:

    Possessions:
    Main farm was purchased in 1869 by Leonhard Striecher, later owners were Christian Streicher (1878), Daniel Lebold (1907), David L. Erb (1929), Hubert Yantzi (1957)

    Leonhard married Barbara Kennel 3 Aug 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Christian Kennel and Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi) was born 15 Jun 1820, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 20 Mar 1900; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Barbara Kennel was born 15 Jun 1820, , Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Christian Kennel and Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi); died 20 Mar 1900; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46369852
    • Name: Barbara Streicher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99550
    • Residence: 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 12 Con. 2 Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Christian Streicher was born 30 Jul 1846, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1933; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalena Streicher was born 3 Jun 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1924; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Andrew K. Streicher was born 1 Mar 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1935; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Michael Streicher was born 30 Nov 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Barbara Streicker was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 4. John Streicher was born 2 Dec 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1940, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Daniel Streicher was born 15 Jan 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1934, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Catharina Striecher was born 9 Jul 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Carolina Streiger was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Veronica K. "Fanny" Streicher was born 5 Jun 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 12.  Michael B. Yantzi was born 1823, Valmont, , Lorraine, France (son of Michael Yantzi and Barbara Beller); died 2 Nov 1865.

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    • Name: Michael B. Jantzi
    • Name: Michael Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-448068
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Michael — Jacobina Kennel. Jacobina (daughter of Jean Kennel and Elizabeth Saltzman) was born 1823, , France; died 28 Jul 1909. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Jacobina Kennel was born 1823, , France (daughter of Jean Kennel and Elizabeth Saltzman); died 28 Jul 1909.

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    • Name: Bena Kennel
    • Name: Jacobina Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-448069
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 6. Michael K. Jantzi was born 22 Aug 1847, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 6 Jul 1917, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Joseph Jantzi was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Barbara Yantzi was born 10 Jan 1850, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 15 Jul 1850.
    4. John Jantzi was born 24 Apr 1851, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 22 May 1851.
    5. Joseph K. Yantzi was born 10 Mar 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1926; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. Elizabeth Yantzi was born 1 Apr 1854, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Daniel Yantzi was born 16 Nov 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1927; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Christian Yantzi was born 2 Apr 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1860.
    9. Catherine Yantzi was born 26 Dec 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1939, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  5. 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]


  6. 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.

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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. 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. 7. 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.