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  1. 1.  Nelda Schwartzentruber was born 8 Dec 1923, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Joel Schwartzentruber and Sarah R. Bender); died 8 Oct 2011, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Nelda Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165940

    Notes:

    LICHTI, Nelda Nelda Lichti, 87, of Tavistock passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011. She was born on December 8, 1923 in East Zorra Township, Oxford County, a daughter of the late Joel and Sarah (Bender) Schwartzentruber. On November 17, 1943 she married Laverne Lichti, who predeceased her on January 12, 1993. Nelda is survived by her six children, fifteen grandchildren and two great-grand-children; John and Norma Lichti of New Hamburg, Chris (Kim) Lichti, Abby, Garrett, and Sarah Lichti; Dan Lichti of Kitchener and Deena Mandell, Andrew Lichti and Rebecca Lichti; Roy and Mardi Lichti, of New Hamburg, Tim (Annie) Lichti, Derrick Lichti, Alyssa (Dave) Kerfoot; Ruth and Dwight Steinman of Tavistock, Maria Steinman, Bethany Steinman, Catherine Steinman; Ruby and Miguel Barrenengoa of Argentina, Pablo Barrenengoa, Emily Barrenengoa, Amanda Barrenengoa; Diane Lichti and Bruce Bechtel of New Hamburg, Craig Bechtel, Evan Bechtel. Nelda was also the Canadian mother and grandmother of Roman and Emilia Orlinski, and Monika of Wellesley. She was predeceased by her great-grandson Connor Lichti, May, 2002. Nelda is survived by her brother-in-law Wilmer Wagler and sister-in-law Hilda Swartzentruber. She was pre-deceased by her brothers and sisters Vernon Swartzentruber (Elizabeth); Elroy Swartzentruber (Annie Mae), (Verda); Selma Bender Litwiller (Walter), (Milton); Katie Wagler; Willis Swartzentruber. Also survived by her Lichti brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Elmer and Annie Roth, Magdalena Wagler, Louis and Loretta Lichti, Floyd and Catherine Steinman. She was predeceased by her Lichti brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Allen and Barbara Bast, David and Fannie Lichti, Nicholas and Verna Lichti, Albert and Kaye Lichti, Julius and Floretta Lichti, Willis and Laura Lichti, Emerson Wagler. Nelda and Laverne farmed together in North Easthope Township for over 35 years. Hidden Acres Camp and Retreat Centre grew out of a corner of their farm, and both Nelda and Laverne, along with many good friends and peers contributed countless hours of hard work to the building and development of the camp, now almost 50 years old. Nelda was a hard worker and good organizer, and served in many ways and many places. She offered her talents at various times to Rockway Mennonite High School, Nithview Auxiliary, MCC New Hamburg Thrift Store, MCC Relief Sale. Nelda and Laverne served several times with Mennonite Disaster Service in short term work assignments following natural disasters in Canada and the United States. She was a member and active participant of Tavistock Mennonite Church. Nelda was an avid gardener, loved flowers and never missed an opportunity to share her appreciation of a new bud or healthy plant with others. Although she kept herself busy, she always made time for a visit. She appreciated all of her many nieces and nephews, loved to travel, and stay connected with her many friends and relatives. Relatives and friends will be received at the Tavistock Mennonite Church on Monday, October 10th, 7-9 p.m., and Tuesday, October 11th, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Burial will be on Wednesday, October 12th at 10 a.m. at East Zorra Mennonite Church Cemetery on 16th Line, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Tavistock Mennonite Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hidden Acres Endowment Fund or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Donations may be made through the Francis Funeral Home, Box 208, Tavistock N0B 2R0 by calling 1-519-655-2431 or at the church during visitation.

    Waterloo Region Record 8 Oct 2011

    Nelda — Laverne Lichti. Laverne (son of Noah S. Lichti and Jacobena "Bena" Bender) was born 22 May 1922, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1993, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. David Lichti
    2. Roy Lichti
    3. Diane Lichti
    4. Emilia Lichti
    5. John Frederick Lichti

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rev. Joel Schwartzentruber was born 17 Feb 1891, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Joel R. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Yantzi); died 20 Jul 1978, Stratford, 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/24049677
    • Occupation: minister
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120808

    Notes:

    SCHWARZENTRUBER, Joel At Stratford General Hospital, on July 20, 1978, Joel Schwartzentruber, of Maples Nursing Home, Tavistock, formerly of East Zorra Township, aged 87 years. Former minister at Cassel Mennonite Church. Beloved husband of the late Sarah Bender (1972); dear father of Vernon, of Pigeon, Mich., Willis of Route 1, Tavistock, Mrs. Lavern (Nelda) Lichti of Route 1, New Hamburg amd Mrs. Wilmer (Katie) Wagler of Route 1, New Hamburg; dear brother of Mrs. Christian (Barbara) Ruby, of Pigeon, Mich. Also surviving are 32 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one son, Elroy (1978), one daughter Mrs. Milton (Selma) Litwiller (1969) and two brothers. Friends may call at the Robert Krug Funeral Home, Tavistock, until noon of Saturday July 23, when transfer will be made to East Zorra Mennonite Church 18th line, for funeral service at 3 o'clock. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Ephraim Gingerich will officiate

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record Newspaper 21 Jul 1978

    Joel married Sarah R. Bender 19 Oct 1911. Sarah (daughter of Bishop Jacob M. Bender and Maria Ruby) 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. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Sarah R. Bender was born 15 Jan 1890, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Bishop Jacob M. Bender and Maria Ruby); died 22 Dec 1972, Stratford, 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/24049809
    • Name: Sarah R. Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120809
    • Residence: 1972, RR1, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Swartzentruber, Sarah, daughter of Jacob M. and Marie (Ruby) Bender, was born in South Easthope, Ont., Jan. 15, 1890; died at Stratford, Ont., Dec. 22, 1972; aged 82 y. 11 m. 7 d. On Oct 19, 1911, she was married to Joel Swartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Elroy, Vernon, and Willis) and 2 daughters (Nelda - Mrs. Lavern Lichti and Katie - Mrs. Wilmer Wagler). One daughter (Selma - Mrs. Milt Litwiller) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church on Dec. 24, in charge of Vernon Zehr, Henry Yantzi, and Newton Gingerich; interment in the East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 4 - January 23, 1973

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    SCHWARTZENTRUBER, Mrs. Joel    \emdash At the RECU of Stratford General Hospital, Stratford, Ont., on Dec. 22, 1972, Sarah Bender, Route 1, New Hamburg, age 82 years, beloved wife of Joel Schwartzentruber; dear mother of Elroy, Hickson; Vernon, Sebawing, Mich.; Willis, Route 1, Tavistock; Mrs. Laverne (Nelda) Lichti and Mrs. Wilmer (Katie) Wagler, both of Route 1, New Hamburg; also survived by 32 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; last surviving member of her family; predeceased by one daughter, four brothers and five sisters.
    Friends may call at the Robert Krug Funeral Home, Tavistock, until noon of Sunday, Dec. 24, 1972, when transfer will be made to East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th line, for a memorial service at 3:00. Interment in church cemetery. Rev. Vernon Zehr will officiate.

    Children:
    1. Selma Schwartzentruber was born 5 Nov 1917, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Nelda Schwartzentruber was born 8 Dec 1923, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 2011, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joel R. Schwartzentruber was born 20 Jul 1850, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario (son of Jacob S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Roth); died 4 Jan 1906; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50165
    • Occupation: 1887, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Joel — Catherine Yantzi. Catherine (daughter of Michael B. Yantzi and Jacobina Kennel) 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. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catherine Yantzi was born 26 Dec 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael B. Yantzi and Jacobina Kennel); died 19 Jul 1939, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Catherine Jantzi
    • Name: Catherine Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71511
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs. C. Schwartzentruber
    Tavistock

    Mrs. Catherine Schwartzentruber, 78, widow of the late Joel Schwartzentruber, died on Wednesday at the home of her son-in-law, Christian Leis, after a long illness. A native of Waterloo County, she lived for 55 years in East Zorra. Mrs. Schwartzentruber was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Yantz. She was a member of the Amish-Mennonite church, 16th line of East Zorra. Surviving are a son, Joel, a daughter, Mrs. Christian Leis, both of East Zorra, a stepson, Jacob, of Tavistock, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Aaron Ruby of Colorado. Funeral services will be on Saturday at 1.30 p.m. at the home of the son-in-law, Concession 13, thence to East Zorra Amish-Mennonite church, 16th line, for memorial service. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Bishop Daniel Iutzi of East Zorra and Bishop Amos Schwartzentruber, missionary-on-furlough from South America, will officiate.

    The Waterloo Chronicle Jul 21 1939 pg 3

    Children:
    1. Barbara L. Schwartzentruber was born 24 Apr 1887, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1985, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. 2. Rev. Joel Schwartzentruber was born 17 Feb 1891, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1978, 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. 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. 3. 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.  Jacob S. Schwartzentruber was born 16 Apr 1814, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Schwartzentruber and Catherine Schmucker); died 10 Feb 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70455

    Jacob — Catherine Roth. Catherine (daughter of Michael Roth and Magdalena Lichti) was born Abt 1815, Of, South East Hope Township, Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catherine Roth was born Abt 1815, Of, South East Hope Township, Perth Co., Ontario (daughter of Michael Roth and Magdalena Lichti); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Eiman
    • Name: Catherine Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70456

    Children:
    1. John R. Schwartzentruber was born 7 Dec 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1920; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalena Schwartzentruber was born 15 Sep 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine R. Schwartzentruber was born 7 May 1840; died 27 Sep 1909, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Schwartzentruber was born 20 Jun 1844, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1930, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 4. Joel R. Schwartzentruber was born 20 Jul 1850, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 4 Jan 1906; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Menno Schwartzentruber was born 16 Dec 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1928, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Veronica Schwartzentruber was born 18 May 1856, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1922; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  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. 11.  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. 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. 5. 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. 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.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

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

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

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


  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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