Gerald Walter Koch

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• Military: Korean War
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150985
• Misfortune: 4 Aug 1954, , South Korea; War: Killed in Korean War

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167281
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Walter — Dorothea Ruth Miller. Dorothea (daughter of Otto Herman Miller and Johanna Moerger) was born 22 Sep 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dorothea Ruth Koch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150973
• Residence: 1914, 165 Courtland Ave. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Interesting: farming
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6287.1
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Elected Office: 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Woolwich
• Elected Office: 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor Wilmot Township
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm

Notes:

Koch. - Solomon, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Koch, was born at Conestoga, Ont., Sept. 16, 1864; died Jan. 16, 1937 aged 72 y. 5 m; He was preceded in death by his wife and a daughter (Mrs. Noah Geil, Kitchener). Surviving are 5 sons and 1 daughter (Lincoln Koch, Conestoga; Earl, Lorner, Floyd, Walter, and Mrs. Lloyd Martin). Three brothers (Menno of Winterbourne, Charles of Conestoga, Norman of Kitchener), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Ben Musselman of Kitchener, Mrs. S. Stauffer of Glenallen, Mrs. Titus Hallman of Rochester, N. Y., and Mrs. George Reist of Rosedale) also survive. He was widely known in his community, and much used by his fellow citizens. It is to be appreciated, that at the end of a long life, he realized his need of a Savior, definitely received Jesus Christ, and was received into the fellowship of the Mennonite Church. The services and burial took place at Bloomingdale Church, Ont., in charge of Bro. C. F. Derstine. Message, "The Span of Life."

Gospel Herald, March 18, 1937 - Vol. XXIX, No.51 - page 1086, 1087

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SOLOMON KOCH was born in 1864, receiving his schooling at Conestogo. He is a farmer by occupation, and has for the past nine years de-voted his attention quite particularly to raising live stock. He has been a member of Woolwich Township Council for the past six years.

Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906 (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 1906) pg 30

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SOLOMON KOCH.

Here is quite an enterprising young farmer and one who takes a deep interest in whatever he undertakes on the farm. He is the eldest son of Daniel Koch, of whom be has the farm leased. It was on this farm that his grandfather, the Rev. Ludwig Koch, lived and died, and who cut down the first tree on the place. Mrs. Koch is a daughter of Jonas Snider, near Bloomingdale. They have now two interesting little children. The farm contains 156 acres and is one among the most fertile in this section and has abundance of pure spring water the year round. Last year Mr. Koch produced 2,800 bushels of grain and seventy loads of hay, and since January last sold thirty-four head fat hogs. In the latter line he makes a specialty, having on hand frequently as high as fifty or seventy five head. He has also turned out quite a number of splendid export cattle the past season. Last season be purchased a large engine and thresher of the latest improved type from the Waterloo Manufacturing Co, which is capable of threshing out six bushels. of grain per minute if a test is necessary. The dust eradication is one of its valuable features, which carries the dust out beyond the stack, leaving the interior of the barn almost entirely free from disagreeable effects in this respect. Mr. Koch is also an admirer of fine horses and when he undertakes. to fit up a team for the prize ring he usually succeeds in carrying off the first premium, as he has on several occasions taken a number of first prizes He is now fitting up a span of blacks, both splendid animals. It will be in the nature of a surprise to me if there is anything in this section that will beat them for a general carriage or hearse team. He has a Standone bred mare from Loraine that is a fine animal, and has also a pacer that is capable of covering a mile in less than three minutes. In looking over his stock I also noticed quite a number of Shropshire sheep. Mr. Koch is a member of the Farmers' Institute, and a director of the Elmira Agricultural Society. He will not be found in the background when encouragement is necessary for anything that may be introduced which has for its purpose the benefiting of the farmers and the and the community in general. A short chat with him will convince any one that he is deeply interested in everything pertaining to good farming.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 12 May 1898, p. 8

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Solomon Koch

CONESTOGO. Following a lengthy illness, Solomon Koch, R.R. 2, Waterloo, passed away Saturday at St. Mary's Hospital, the result of a stroke. Mr. Koch, who was born near Conestogo, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Koch, was in his 73rd year. He had farmed in this district for many years.

Surviving are five sons and one daughter, Lincoln Koch, Conestogo, Earl, Lorne, Floyd and Walter, all of Kitchener, and Mrs. Lloyd Martin, also of Kitchener. Three brothers, Menno Koch, Winterbourne, Charles of Conestogo, Nor- man of Kitchener, and four sisters, Mrs. Ben Musselman, Kitchener, Mrs. S. Stauffer, Glenallen, Mrs. Titus Hallman, Rochester, N.Y., and Mrs. George Reist, Rosedale, also survive. Mr. Koch was predeceased by his wife in March of 1927, and one daughter, Mrs. Noah Geil, Kitchener, in December, 1932.

The funeral was held on Monday.

Waterloo Chronicle, 19 Jan 1937, p. 4

Solomon — Alice Amanda Snyder. Alice (daughter of Jonas B. Snyder and Anna "Nancy" Stauffer) was born 29 Oct 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1927; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Amanda Koch
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6287
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Alice Amanda Snyder, "was born October 29th, 1869. She is married to Solomon Koch. They reside near Conestogo on the old "Samuel Reist Place" where he is engaged in farming. They have no family."


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.].

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196069
• Residence: 1914, 165 Courtland Ave. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1920, 240 King St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Otto married Johanna Moerger 28 Mar 1904, Berlin, Germany. Johanna was born CA 1880, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Johanna Miller
• Name: Johanna Moergel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196070
• Residence: 1914, 165 Courtland Ave. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1920, 240 King St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16641169
• Eby ID Number: 00067-4112
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: David Koch
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

David Koch, "was born September 1st, 1840. He is married to Elizabeth Reichert. They resided on his father's old farm until lately. After he purchased the old 'Musselman Farm' at Conestogo he moved there where he now resides. Mr. Koch is one of our most successful farmers in the township of Woolwich. His family consists of twelve 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.].

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Koch. - David R. Koch was born Sept. 1, 1840; died Feb. 23, 1916; aged 75 y. 23 d. On Oct. 21, 1861, he was married to Elizabeth Reichert. To this union were born 12 children of whom 2 preceded him. He leaves a sorrowing widow, 6 sons, 4 daughters, a number of grandchildren, and many friends and acquaintances to mourn his departure. He united with the Mennonite Church early in life and remained faithful to the end. He was of a hopeful, cheerful disposition, and seemed to see the bright side of things. He always had a kindly smile for everybody, and his cheerful face will be missed in the home and in the church where he always attended regularly if health permitted. During the last few weeks of his life he suffered from a complication of diseases from which he patiently waited to be relieved, being ready and anxious to exchange mortal suffering for immortal glory. Funeral services Feb. 26, by Bishous Jonas Snider and Abr. Gingerich. Interment in Conestoga Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: "Bishous" is as spelled in the original.

Gospel Herald - Volume VIII, Number 51 - March 16, 1916 - pages 828, 831, 832

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Died At Conestogo, on Wednesday, Feb. 23rd, 1916 David Koch, Aged 75 years, 5 months and 23 days. The Funeral Will be held from his late residence in Conestogo on Saturday, Feb. 26th, 1916, at 1 o'clock p. m., from there to the St. Jacobs Mennonite church for service and thence to the Conestogo Mennonite Burial Ground on the Hawksville road for interment. Flowers gratefully declined. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. [added by donor: Grandmother and Grandfather of Betty Lang (nee Koch) and Claude Koch]

Funeral Card

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DAVID KOCH.

His farm is near the outskirts of the village and is one of the oldest in the township, being known as the old Musselman farm, Mr. Koch was born. in Woolwich Township, on lot 34, German Company's Tract, in 1840. He comes down from good, old German stock, his father being born in Weinsberg, Germany, in 1801. The latter came to the New World in 1819, and in 1824, after a matrimonial alliance with Barbara, daughter of John and Susannah Reist, commenced house- keeping in the wilds of Woolwich, on lot No. 34. Here the parent stem flourished, and for a period of some sixty odd years they diligently labored toward the advancement of civilization, and reared a family of eight children. The father was ordained as a minister of the Mennonite faith in 1845, and until his death in 1889, he was a faithful expounder of the doctrines of that denomination. He had reached the ripe age of eighty-eight years-full of honors when the last summons came. His wife, who was born in 1801, followed him to await the resurrection, at the remarkably advanced age of ninety years.

The son David, and subject of this sketch, was not reared in the lap of luxury in his younger days, and as the common phrase goes, had to "hoe his own row." He was married to Elizabeth Reichert. They have been blessed with twelve children. Despite having to face sickness and other misfortunes in his pathway through life, Mr. Koch has succeeded in reaching the top rung in the ladder of agricultural pursuits, and to-day is the happy possessor of four hundred and sixty acres of as choice land as you will find in the County of Waterloo. He is a practical farmer in every sense of the term. Yet, while he has accummulated all these acres in the face of adversities, he has enjoyed the bright side of life, and has not denied those around him the comforts which go to make life worth the living. Being of a jovial, good-natured disposition whenever you meet him, either in his own domicile or in public, has made him a very popular citizen in his neighborhood. Those who have occasion to sojourn under his roof are always shown that generous hospitality so typical of the average Pennsylvania- Dutch home, where the stranger or visitor is made to feel that he is one of the family. Mr. Koch, being now in the 58th year of his age, is still able to perform a good day's work, and every day, excepting the Sabbath, he will be found busily engaged on some portion of his estate. He does not confine his farming exclusively to the raising of grain, but annually turns out quite a number of fat cattle for export. In his stables at the time of my visit, were a number of very choice animals, which have already been sold for shipment to the British market. Mr. Koch will chat for hours upon subjects pertaining to agriculture, and it may be said that many profitable pointers are to be ob tained by embyro farmers from his well-balanced mind. Not only is he thoroughly versed in farming, but is an intelligent conversationalist on questions foreign to his adopted vocation.

Waterloo County Chronicle 5 May 1898 pg 8

David married Elizabeth Reichert 29 Oct 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph Reichert and Catharina Elizabetha "Catherine" Garnshorn) was born 10 Aug 1839, Mönchzell, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 16 Feb 1932, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16641169
• Nationality: , Canada
• Name: Elizabeth Koch
• Residence: Mennonite
• Eby ID Number: 00002-325.3
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Elizabeth Reichert
• Immigration: 1843, , Canada
• Immigration: 1846
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Koch - Elizabeth Reichert Koch, wife of David R. Koch, Sr., died at the home of her son, Charles at Conestoga, Waterloo Co., Ont., Feb. 16, 1932; aged 92 y. 6 m. 6 d. She was predeceased by her husband 16 years ago; also by 2 sons and 1 daughter. She is survived by 5 sons and 4 daughters. Early in life she united with the Mennonite Church, and lived a consistent life to the end. Funeral services were held Feb. 19, conducted by bishops Abram Gingerich and Moses M. Brubacher.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIV, No. 52 - March 24, 1932 - pages 1118, 1119, 1120

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Passed Away in Conestogo, Ont., on Tuesday Feb. 16th 1932. Elizabeth Koch, Relict of the late David Koch, aged 92 years, 6 months and 6 days.

Funeral Card

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MRS. ELIZABETH KOCH

CONESTOGO, Feb. 17. The death occurred yesterday at the home here of Mrs. Elizabeth Koch, wife of the late David Koch, Sr., In her 93rd year. Deceased had been a resident in this district for the past 3 years.

She is survived by four daughters, Mr B. S. Musselman, Mrs. G. Roint, Mrs. 2. Stauffer, and Mrs. T. Hallman, and five sons, Solomon, Menno, David, Charles and Norman. Her husband, one daughter, Mrs. J. Bowman, two sons, Aaron and Henry predeceased her. With the exception of Mrs. T. Halman, who resides in Rochester, N. Y., tho children all live in this vicinity.

The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 1.30 from the residece to the Mennonite Church at St. Jacobs. Interment will be made in the Conestogo Mennonite Cemetery.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38256369
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6282
• Occupation: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

Jonas B. Snyder, "was born May 26th, 1827. On July 16th, 1850, he was married to Nancy daughter of Joseph and Rebecca (Rosenberger) Stauffer. She was born January 15th, 1834. They reside on a farm, being part of the old homestead, situated along the Woolwich Township line."

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.].

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Another of the old pioneers of this district passed away in the person of Jonas Snider resident between here and Bloomingdale. After a long illness, he passed away on the 14th inst. at the age of 81. He was married in 1850 to Anna Stauffer, who, with 5 childrn, 2 sons and three daughters, survives him. The funeral was held last Saturday.

Jonas married Anna "Nancy" Stauffer 16 Jul 1850, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Joseph Stauffer and Rebecca Rosenberger) was born 15 Jan 1834, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1911; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna "Nancy" Snyder
• Name: Nancy Stauffer
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7394
• Residence: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern

Notes:

Nancy Stauffer, "was born January 15th, 1834. She is married to Jonas B. Snyder, a farmer. To them were born five 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.].