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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Gordon Hubert Sherk

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Eldon Troxel Sherk was born Jun 1905, , Ontario, Canada (son of John Hubert "Hubert" Sherk and Lydia Troxel); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158331P
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite

    Eldon — Mary Aleda Coleman. Mary (daughter of John Henry Coleman and Mary Rosenberger) was born 16 Jul 1903, , Ontario, Canada; died Mar 1949; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Aleda Coleman was born 16 Jul 1903, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Henry Coleman and Mary Rosenberger); died Mar 1949; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Aleda Coleman
    • Name: Mary Aleda Sherk
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202464P
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 1. Gordon Hubert Sherk
    2. Eldon Willard Sherk was born 4 Jun 1942; died 30 Oct 1997, New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Hubert "Hubert" SherkJohn Hubert "Hubert" Sherk was born 1 Mar 1878, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Rev Moses Sherk and Caroline Huber); died 18 Apr 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Apr 1962, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hubert Sherk
    • Eby ID Number: 00060-3957.4
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
    • Residence: 1962, 2993 King St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    J. Hubert Sherk

    J. Hubert Sherk, 64, of 2993 King St., East, died suddenly, at his home, Wednesday, from a heart attack. Born in Port Elgin, he had farmed for many years at Centreville. He was a member of Bethany United Misionary Church and was senior deacon, class leader of the church for many years and Sunday school superintendent and teacher. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses Sherk, he was predeceased by his first wife, the former Lydia Troxel, Feb. 10, 1946 and by his second wife, the former Mary Dodd. He is survived by his third wife, the former Florence Laing: four sons, Rev. J. Harold of Hyattsville, Md.; Eldon T., RR 1, Platteville: W. Floyd of New Dundee, Paul of Toronto; three daughters, Mrs. Eric (Olive) Bolton of Kitchener, Mrs. Victor (Grace) Rosenberger of Breslau, Mrs. Herbert (Isabel) Frey of Aylmer: two brothers, Abram of East Tawas, Mich., Floyd of Freemont, Ohio, one sister, Catharine Sherk of Grand Rapids, Mich.: 27 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Ratz-Bechlel Funeral Home, until noon Saturday, when removal will be made to Bethany United Missionary Church, where a funeral service will be conducted by Rev. L. K. Sider, at 3 p.m. Interment will be in First Mennonite Cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Apr 1962 pg 5

    John married Lydia Troxel 24 Mar 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of John H. Troxel and Louisa Snyder) was born 22 Jun 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1946, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Feb 1946, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lydia Troxel was born 22 Jun 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John H. Troxel and Louisa Snyder); died 10 Feb 1946, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Feb 1946, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lydia Sherk
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6403.9
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. J. H. Sherk

    At the age of 88 years, Mrs. J. H. Sherk died yesterday morning at her late residence in Centreville, following a lengthy illness. She was born Lydia Troxel, June 22, 1877, in Kitchener, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Troxel. On March 24, 1903, in Kitchener, she was married to J. Hubert Sherk, who survives her. Mrs. Sherk was a member of Bethany Mennonite Church. Also surviving are four sons and three daughters: Rev. J. Harold Sherk of Calcutta, India; Eldon T. Sherk, New Dundee; W. Floyd Sherk, New Dundee; Paul W. Sherk, Stouftville; Mrs. Eric Bolton (Olive) of Parkway; Mrs. Victor Rosenberger (Grace), New Dundee, and Mrs. Herbert Frey (Isabel) of Aylmer. Sixteen grandchildren also survive. One son and one daughter died in infancy. Remains are resting at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until one o'clock Wednesday, when removal will be made to Bethany Mennonite Church, Rev. P. G.. Lehman will conduet the service, starting at 2: 30 p.m., assisted by Rev. C. N. Good, former pastor of Mrs. Sherk. Interment will be made in First Mennonite Cemetery. Flowers are gretefully declined by the family.

    Kitchener Daily Record 11 Feb 1946 pg 15

    Children:
    1. Rev. John Harold Sherk was born Dec 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1974.
    2. 2. Eldon Troxel Sherk was born Jun 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Walter Floyd "Floyd" Sherk was born 31 Jul 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1986; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Olive Sherk was born Aug 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Grace Louise Sherk was born 25 Feb 1912, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 2000; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Paul Wilfred Sherk was born 26 Jul 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died Bef 2004.
    7. Isabel Sherk was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Ella Ruth Shirk was born 11 Jan 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1917; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Vernon Lawrence Sherk was born 10 Aug 1924, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1925; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  John Henry Coleman was born 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of James C. Coleman and Lydia Steen); died 1949; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00015-1216.23
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1894, Bentinck Township, Grey County, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John married Mary Rosenberger 4 Nov 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Rosenberger and Nancy Shantz) was born 12 Apr 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1947; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Rosenberger was born 12 Apr 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Benjamin Rosenberger and Nancy Shantz); died 15 Feb 1947; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Coleman
    • Eby ID Number: 00095-5375.4
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bible Christian
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1940, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Ina Coleman was born 2 Oct 1894, Bentinck Township, Grey County, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1973, Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, United States; was buried , Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King, Washington, United States.
    2. Verna Coleman was born Jan 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Nancy Coleman was born Apr 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Lydia Pearl Coleman was born 21 Jan 1901, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1982; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. 3. Mary Aleda Coleman was born 16 Jul 1903, , Ontario, Canada; died Mar 1949; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Sarah Coleman was born Oct 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Rev Moses Sherk was born 31 Mar 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham Sherk and Louisa Ann "Lucy" Buckler); died 1928, , Lapeer Co., Michigan; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Burnside Twp., Lapeer Co., Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133175514
    • Eby ID Number: 00101-5616
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1873, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1903, , Michigan, USA

    Notes:

    Moses Sherk, "was born March 31st, 1849. He was married to Caroline Huber. They reside in Michigan where he is farming. Their family is as follows:..., and another son whose name was not received"


    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.].

    Moses married Caroline Huber 28 Oct 1873, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of John S. Huber and Catharine Schlichter) was born 18 Jul 1850, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1891, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Burnside Twp., Lapeer Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Caroline Huber was born 18 Jul 1850, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John S. Huber and Catharine Schlichter); died 1891, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Burnside Twp., Lapeer Co., Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149584287
    • Name: Caroline Sherk
    • Eby ID Number: 00060-3957

    Notes:

    Caroline Huber, "was married to Moses Shirk, a farmer. They resided at Brown City, Michigan, where she died in 1892. To them were born 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.].

    Children:
    1. Lucian Sherk was born 11 Jul 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1879; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Lizzie Naomi Sherk was born 1876, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1877, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. John Hubert "Hubert" Sherk was born 1 Mar 1878, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Apr 1962, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Olive Sherk was born 3 Jul 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Burnside Twp., Lapeer Co., Michigan.
    5. Violet Sherk was born Abt 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Caroline "Carrie" Sherk was born 24 Jul 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1923, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, United States.
    7. Dr. Joseph Huber Sherk was born 21 Mar 1883, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Catharine Sherk was born Abt 1885, Of, Michigan; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Abram Newman Shirk was born 30 Sep 1886, Burnside Township, Lapeer Co., Michigan; died 18 Mar 1970; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona, United States.
    10. Thomas Shirk was born Abt 1891, Of, Michigan; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Floyd Shirk was born Abt 1892, Of, Michigan; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  John H. Troxel was born 13 Oct 1846, Seneca County, Ohio (son of Joseph Troxel and Anna Hunsicker); died 12 Jun 1920; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6403.1
    • Residence: 1868, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; R. Presb.
    • Occupation: 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; button maker
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John married Louisa Snyder 25 Nov 1868, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of Deacon Joseph E. Schneider and Sarah "Sallie" Shantz) was born 16 Aug 1847, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1932; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Louisa Snyder was born 16 Aug 1847, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Deacon Joseph E. Schneider and Sarah "Sallie" Shantz); died 15 Jan 1932; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Louisa Troxel
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6403
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1868, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite

    Notes:

    Louisa Snyder, "was born August 16th, 1847. On November 25th, 1868, she was married to John, son of Joseph and Anna (Hunsicker) Troxel. he was born in Seneca County, Ohio, October 13th, 1846. At present they reside in the town of Berlin where he is engaged by J. R. Stouffer, manufacturer of cloth covered buttons. To them are born eight 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.].

    Children:
    1. Sarah Troxel was born 3 Apr 1870, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1870, of, Ontario.
    2. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Troxel was born 7 Mar 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1945; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Annie Troxel was born 27 Mar 1872, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1959; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ida Troxel was born 23 Mar 1874, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Joseph Troxel was born 16 Nov 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1876.
    6. 5. Lydia Troxel was born 22 Jun 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1946, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Feb 1946, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Laura Troxel was born 11 Feb 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Olive Troxel was born 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Olive Leolia Troxel was born 8 Apr 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1972, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Samuel Humphrey was born Apr 1896, , England; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  James C. ColemanJames C. Coleman was born 13 Nov 1835, , Ireland (son of John Coleman and Jane Blair); died 16 Dec 1912, Caradoc, Middlesex Co., Ontario; was buried , Cook's United Cemetery, Carradoc Township, Middlesex Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; merchant
    • Eby ID Number: 00095-5375.67
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; school teacher
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Directory: 1864, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 087, Waterloo County, Ontario; school teacher
    • Occupation: 1876, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1879, Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; merchant
    • Occupation: 1900, Falconbridge, Middlesex Co., Ontario; Postmaster
    • Residence: 1901, Carradoc, Middlesex Co., Ontario

    Notes:

    James at the time of his marriage was a school teacher.

    James married Lydia Steen 31 Dec 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of John Steen and Catharine Bretz) was born 27 Apr 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1914, Caradoc, Middlesex Co., Ontario; was buried , Cook's United Cemetery, Carradoc Township, Middlesex Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Lydia Steen was born 27 Apr 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Steen and Catharine Bretz); died 30 Nov 1914, Caradoc, Middlesex Co., Ontario; was buried , Cook's United Cemetery, Carradoc Township, Middlesex Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lydia Coleman
    • Eby ID Number: 00015-1216.21
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1901, Carradoc, Middlesex Co., Ontario

    Notes:

    Lydia Steen, "was born April 27th, 1838. She is married to James Coleman. They reside in Middlesex County, west of London"


    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. 6. John Henry Coleman was born 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1949; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. James A. Coleman was born 1863, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1950, Gleichen, , Alberta, Canada.
    3. George Thomas Coleman was born 8 Sep 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Aug 1950, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Robert Coleman was born 22 Mar 1869, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1952; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jane "Jennie" Coleman was born 1871, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1922, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Strathroy, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Catharine Coleman was born 1 Jan 1874, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1964, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States.
    7. Lydia Coleman was born 20 Mar 1876, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Ernest E. Coleman was born 8 Feb 1879, Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Benjamin Rosenberger was born 1 Jul 1838, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham Rosenberger, Sr. and Nancy Strome); died 16 Mar 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00095-5375
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Benjamin Rosenberger, "the third member of Abraham Rosenberger's family, resides in Wilmot Township, about three miles west of New Dundee, where he is engaged in farming. He is married to Nancy Shantz. They have 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.].

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    Rosenberger. - In Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., on March 16, 1906, of pneumonia, Bro. Benjamin S. Rosenberger. He was born July 1, 1838, and was thus aged 67 y., 8 m., 15 d. His wife preceded him about eight years. He leaves a family of five sons and five daughters to mourn their loss. He was buried in the Blenheim Mennonite cemetery on the 19th. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. N. Stauffer in English, from Rom. 14:7,8, and Bro. S. Gehman in German from Rom. 8:17, before a large audience.

    The Gospel Witness - Volume 2, Number 1 - April 4, 1906 - pages 14,15

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    Rosenberger - Bro. Benjamin S. Rosenberger of Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., of pneumonia, after an illness of a little over a week. He was born July 1, 1838, and died March 16, 1906; aged 67 Y., 8 M., 15 D. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held at the Blenheim Mennonite M. H. on the 19th. Bro. N. Stauffer preached from Rom. 14:7, 8, in the English language, and Bro. S. Gehman in German from Rom, 8:17. D. B.

    Herald of Truth, March 29, 1906, Vol. XLIII, No. 13, Pg.110

    Benjamin married Nancy Shantz 11 Oct 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Bishop Heinrich "Henry" Schantz and Lydia Martin) was born 11 Oct 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Nancy Shantz was born 11 Oct 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Bishop Heinrich "Henry" Schantz and Lydia Martin); died 1 Mar 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Agnes Shantz
    • Name: Nancy Rosenberger
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6947
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Nancy Shantz, "was born October 11th, 1839. On October 11th, 1859, she was married to Benjamin Rosenberger."


    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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    On the 1st of March, 1898, in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ontario, of pneumonia, Sister Nancy, beloved wife of Bro. Benjamin S. Rosenberger. She was born on October 11th, 1839, and was a daughter of the late Bishop Henry Shantz. She leaves a sorrowing husband, and five sons and five daughters to mourn their loss, though not as those who have no hope. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years, and led a consistent Christian life. Buried in the Blenheim Mennonite cemetery on March 3rd where Menno Cressman preached in German from Rev. 14: 13, and Noah Stauffer in English from Prov. 12: 28, to a large congregation. Her end was peace.


    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXV, No. 8, April 15, 1898 - page 124, 125.

    Children:
    1. Lydia Rosenberger was born 4 Jun 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1940; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Menno Rosenberger was born 28 Sep 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Mary Rosenberger was born 12 Apr 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1947; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. Leah Rosenberger was born 2 Nov 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1950, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Burnside Twp., Lapeer Co., Michigan.
    5. Eli S. Rosenberger was born 7 May 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. Nancy Rosenberger was born 21 Feb 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1917, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    7. Benjamin Rosenberger was born 17 Jun 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1947, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.
    8. Sarah Ann Rosenberger was born 10 Sep 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1921; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    9. Isaiah Rosenberger was born 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Oziah "Osia" "Osiah" Rosenberger was born 18 Aug 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1955, Balzac, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Queens Park Cemetery, Calgary, , Alberta, Canada.
    11. Edwin Rosenberger was born 13 Aug 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1950, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.


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