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George Henry Gingerich

Male 1903 - 1980  (76 years)


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  1. 1.  George Henry Gingerich was born 6 Aug 1903, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham Tobias Gingrich and Christina Ann Haines); died 30 May 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135393
    • Residence: 1980, 2 Stahl Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    GINGRICH, George H. -- On Friday, May 30, 1980, at K-W Hospital, after a brief illness, George Henry Gingrich, aged 76 years, of 2 Stahl Ave., Kitchener. Dear husband of the former Elsie White; father of Raymond, Roy and Mrs. Donald (Marion Brown), all of Kitchener, William (Bill) and Mrs. Elaine Himburg of Waterloo and Richard (Dick) of Ottawa; brother of Mrs. Edith Anstee and Mrs Margaret Barker, both of Hamilton; also survived by 28 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father, Abraham Gingrich and his mother the former Christina Haines. He was employed at B.F. Goodrich Canada Ltd., for 42 years until retiring in 1986[typing error]. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 2 p.m. Saturday. Funeral service in the Ratz-Bechtel chapel on Monday at 2 p.m., Rev. Bruce Seebach will conduct the service. Interment in Woodland cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 31 May 1980

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    "George Henry Gingerich, legally changed his surname from Gingrich to Ging(e)rich in 1944 when his initial pay-cheque from BF Goodrich at King & Victoria St in Kitchener was issued with the e added. As a new employee he did not want to ask the company to re-issue the cheque thinking they would let him go so he walked down to the county courthouse to have it changed."

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    George married Elsie Price White 5 Sep 1923. Elsie was born 10 Nov 1905, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 1 Nov 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Raymond George Gingerich was born 20 Jun 1924; died 9 Aug 1981; was buried , Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Roy Edward Gingerich was born 1 Aug 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 1994, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elaine Marjorie Gingerich
    4. Richard Allan "Dick" Gingerich was born 20 Apr 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 2010, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.
    5. William David "Bill" Gingerich was born 22 Dec 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Edith Marion Gingerich was born 11 Dec 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Abraham Tobias Gingrich was born 13 Aug 1874, , Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Tobias Wanner Gingrich and Magdalena Bechtel); died 30 May 1966; was buried , Woodland Public Cemetery, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3090.11

    Abraham — Christina Ann Haines. Christina was born 17 Dec 1871, Fullerton Corners, Fullerton Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1945; was buried , Woodland Public Cemetery, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Christina Ann Haines was born 17 Dec 1871, Fullerton Corners, Fullerton Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1945; was buried , Woodland Public Cemetery, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Christina Ann Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196481

    Children:
    1. 1. George Henry Gingerich was born 6 Aug 1903, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Tobias Wanner Gingrich was born CALC 11 Jul 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Michael Groh Gingrich and Mary M. Wanner); died 11 Apr 1883, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Huron Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Tobias W. Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3090
    • Residence: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

    Notes:

    Tobias Gingerich, "was married to Magdalena Bechtel and resided on the old homestead for a number of years, then moved to Hay Township, Huron County, then back to Waterloo County, thence to Wingham, Huron County, where he died. Their family consisted of ten children".


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Tobias married Magdalena Bechtel 4 Apr 1848, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Abraham Bechtel and Elizabeth Wanner) was born 24 Dec 1830, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1902; was buried , Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Magdalena Bechtel was born 24 Dec 1830, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham Bechtel and Elizabeth Wanner); died 22 Feb 1902; was buried , Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Huron Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena Gingrich
    • Name: Magdalena Kinsley
    • Name: Mattie Bechtel
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0749
    • Residence: 1848, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

    Notes:

    Magdalena Bechtel "is married to Tobias Gingerich. They reside near Wingham, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Mary Gingrich was born 13 Sep 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1943, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario.
    2. Elizabeth Gingrich was born 27 Sep 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1902, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Huron Co., Ontario.
    3. Amos Bechtel Gingrich was born 17 Dec 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1932, Fairgrove, Tuscola, Michigan, United States; was buried , Demorest Cemetery, Akron, Tuscola, Michigan, USA.
    4. Nancy Gingrich was born 27 Sep 1853, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1916, Machar Township, Parry Sound District, Ontario; was buried , South River Cemetery, South River, Parry Sound District, Ontario.
    5. Hannah Charlotte Gingrich was born 1855, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Sophia Gingrich was born Jan 1855, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1928, Clarion, Charlevoix, Michigan, United States; was buried , Maple Hill Cemetery, Clarion, Charlevoix, Michigan, United States.
    7. Rebecca B. Gingrich was born 9 Apr 1857, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1945, Grant Township, Huron Co., Michigan; was buried , Demorest Cemetery, Akron, Tuscola, Michigan, USA.
    8. James C. Gingrich was born 18 Jul 1861, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 5 Mar 1862, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Huron Co., Ontario.
    9. Margaret "Maggie" Gingrich was born 13 Feb 1863, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1868, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Huron Co., Ontario.
    10. 2. Abraham Tobias Gingrich was born 13 Aug 1874, , Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1966; was buried , Woodland Public Cemetery, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Michael Groh Gingrich was born 13 Mar 1802, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David H. Gingrich and Elizabeth Groh); died 14 May 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3089
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

    Notes:

    Michael Gingerich, "was born about 1802, and was married to Mary, daughter of John Wanner. They resided on the east half of lot No. 5, lower block, on the farm now occupied by Daniel S. Shantz. Their family consisted of ten children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Michael — Mary M. Wanner. Mary (daughter of John M. Wanner and Elizabeth Wecklin) was born 2 Nov 1806, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 21 Feb 1886, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary M. Wanner was born 2 Nov 1806, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of John M. Wanner and Elizabeth Wecklin); died 21 Feb 1886, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary M. Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: 00126-7630
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

    Notes:

    Mary M. Wanner, "was married to Michael Gingerich. They resided on a farm half-way between Preston and Hespeler where they died. Their old homestead is now in possession of Daniel S. Shantz."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. 4. Tobias Wanner Gingrich was born CALC 11 Jul 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1883, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Huron Co., Ontario.
    2. Elizabeth Gingrich was born 21 Aug 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1911; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. David W. Gingrich was born 1829, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1913, , Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Adam County Farm Cemetery, Big Spring, Adams, Wisconsin, United States.
    4. Veronica "Frances" "Fanny" Gingerich was born 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1903; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Solomon Gingrich was born 13 Mar 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1928, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    6. Susannah Gingerich was born 29 Oct 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1913, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario; was buried , Oaklawn Cemetery, Jordan Station, Welland Co., Ontario.
    7. George W. Gingrich was born 3 Apr 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1921, Campbell Corners, Ionia, Michigan, United States; was buried , Mennonite Cemetery, Alto, Kent, Michigan, United States.
    8. Leah Gingrich was born 5 Jun 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1920, Near, Goltry, Alfalfa, Oklahoma, USA; was buried , Protection Mennonite Cemetery, Protection, Comanche, Kansas, United States.
    9. Magdalena Gingrich was born 31 Jul 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1931, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Bentinck Twp., Hanover, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.
    10. Daniel W. Gingrich was born 9 Sep 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  3. 10.  Abraham Bechtel was born 19 Oct 1796, , Pennsylvania, USA (son of Deacon Jacob Bechtel and Elizabeth Gabel); died 1884, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Abram Bechtel
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0740
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1863, , Elkhart Co., Indiana

    Notes:

    Abraham Bechtel "the eldest son of Jacob Bechtel, was married to Elizabeth Wanner. They resided in North Dumfries Township where they died. Their family consisted of sixteen children, of whom four died before they were a month old. The others are all living yet"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Abraham — Elizabeth Wanner. Elizabeth (daughter of John M. Wanner and Elizabeth Wecklin) was born 1802, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 1863, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Wanner was born 1802, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of John M. Wanner and Elizabeth Wecklin); died 1863, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Bechtel
    • Eby ID Number: 00126-7631
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth M. Wanner, "the youngest daughter of John M. Wanner, was married to Abram Bechtel, a farmer. They resided in North Dumfries Township, Waterloo County, and had twelve children, namely: Mary, married to Christian Witmer, both dead; Nancy, married to George Bechtel and after his decease to John Bock, Abram, married to Rebecca Bock and resided at Port Elgin, Ontario. William, married to Catherine Bock and resided in Wilmot Township, Ontario, Jacob, John twin brother to Jacob, was married to Elizabeth Wanner; Amos, Noah, Magdalena, married to a Mr. Gingerich, Isaac, Lydia, and David."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Daniel Bechtel was born , North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. William Bechtel was born Abt 1820, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1904; was buried , Bay Port Union Cemetery, Bay Port, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    3. Mary Bechtel was born 1820, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1897; was buried , Babylon Line Cemetery, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario.
    4. Anna Bechtel was born 16 Sep 1822, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1895; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Abraham Bechtel was born 12 Sep 1824, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. John Bechtel was born 1827, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Jacob Bechtel was born 1828, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 5. Magdalena Bechtel was born 24 Dec 1830, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1902; was buried , Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Huron Co., Ontario.
    9. Noah Bechtel was born 1835, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Rev. Amos Bechtel was born 28 Sep 1836, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Lydia Bechtel was born 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Isaac Bechtel was born 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. David Bechtel was born 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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