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Edith J. Schwartzentruber

Female 1921 - 1990  (69 years)


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  1. 1.  Edith J. Schwartzentruber was born 6 Feb 1921, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph B. Schwartzentruber and Barbara Jantzi); died 12 Sep 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Edith J. Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170166

    Edith — Melvin G. Erb. Melvin (son of Noah L. Erb and Nancy L. Gascho) was born 16 Feb 1917; died 2 Jan 2004; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Richard Dale Erb
    2. Karolyn Nancy Erb was born 14 Nov 1950; died 9 Sep 2014; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph B. Schwartzentruber was born 21 Nov 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joel Schwartzentruber and Elisabeth Brenneman); died 1961; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76877
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1939, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Joseph married Barbara Jantzi 3 Jan 1918. Barbara (daughter of Michael K. Jantzi and Barbara R. Ruby) was born 31 Mar 1884, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Barbara Jantzi was born 31 Mar 1884, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael K. Jantzi and Barbara R. Ruby); died 26 Nov 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara Schwartzentruber
    • Name: Barbara Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78387

    Notes:

    As a little girl, seven or eight years old, Barbara had diptheria, and she and her mother were quarantined in the bedroom for quite a long time. Her grandfather used to come outside the window, and her mother would open it, and her grandfather would pray for her. Her youngest brother Ezra slipped into the bedroom one time and did get a touch of diptheria but not as serious.

    The Michael B. Yantzi, family history and genealogy 1823-1991 by Jamie Yantzi

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    Schwartzentruber, Barbara, daughter of Michael and Barbara (Ruby) Jantzi, was born March 31, 1884, at Tavistock, Ont.; died Nov. 26, 1959, at St Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont.; aged 75 y. 7 m. 26 d. She was married on Jan. 3, 1918, to Joseph B. Schwartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons and one daughter (Lester and Omar, Petersburg, Ont.; Lloyd and Ray, Waterloo; and Edith--Mrs. Melvin Erb, Petersburg), 10 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jacob and Christ, Tavistock; and Noah, Shakespeare), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Solomon Streicher and Mrs. Menno Ropp, Tavistock; and Mrs. David Brenneman, Hickson). She was a member of the St. Agatha A. M. Church, where memorial services were held Nov. 29, in charge of Orland Gingerich and Peter Nafziger.

    Gospel Herald - March 8, 1960 - Vol. LIII, No.10 - page 222,223,224

    Children:
    1. 1. Edith J. Schwartzentruber was born 6 Feb 1921, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Lloyd Joseph Schwartzentruber was born 11 Jan 1924; died 1 Dec 2018, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joel Schwartzentruber was born 27 Apr 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian S. Schwartzentruber and Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb); died 30 Mar 1939, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76873
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Joel married Elisabeth Brenneman 18 Jan 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elisabeth (daughter of Daniel S. Brenneman and Barbara Litwiller) was born 25 Nov 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elisabeth Brenneman was born 25 Nov 1862, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel S. Brenneman and Barbara Litwiller); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elisabeth Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76874
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Veronica "Fannie" Schwartzentruber was born 16 Oct 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1962, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. John B. Schwartzentruber was born 25 Oct 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1956; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Joseph B. Schwartzentruber was born 21 Nov 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Peter B. Schwartzentruber was born 26 Sep 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1959, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catharine Schwartzentruber was born 25 Oct 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1943, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Anna "Nancy" Schwartzentruber was born 21 Apr 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Mary Schwartzentruber was born 12 Mar 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Aaron Schwartzentruber was born 1 Feb 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Michael K. Jantzi was born 22 Aug 1847, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Michael B. Yantzi and Jacobina Kennel); died 6 Jul 1917, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35878693
    • Name: Michael K. Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59313
    • Immigration: 1849
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

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

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

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


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

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


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

    Other Events:

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

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


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Christian S. Schwartzentruber was born CALC 22 Dec 1805, , Hessen, Germany; died 7 Dec 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195168665
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76942
    • 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

    Christian — Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb. Veronica (daughter of Christian H. Erb and Maria "Polly" Miller) was born 4 Apr 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb was born 4 Apr 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian H. Erb and Maria "Polly" Miller); died 19 Sep 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220993856
    • Name: Feronicka Erb
    • Name: Fronica Erb
    • Name: Veronica M. "Fronica" Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59493
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Jacob Schwartzentruber was born 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Joseph Schwartzentruber was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Joseph E. Schwartzentruber was born 9 Sep 1852, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1932, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 4. Joel Schwartzentruber was born 27 Apr 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1939, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Leah E. Schwartzentruber was born 21 Nov 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1930; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Schwartzentruber was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Maria Schwartzentruber was born 2 Jul 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1915; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Leah Schwartzentruber was born 1856, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Letty Schwartzentruber was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Lydia Schwartzentruber was born 7 Sep 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1922, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Barbara Schwartzentruber was born CALC 6 Sep 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1876; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Veronica Schwartzentruber was born 30 Nov 1862, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. John Schwartzentruber was born 5 Jun 1864, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1957, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Christian Schwartzentruber was born 30 Oct 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1957; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Daniel Schwartzentruber was born 8 Mar 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    16. Menno Schwartzentruber was born CALC 6 Oct 1871; died 9 Sep 1872; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Daniel S. Brenneman was born 25 May 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel Brenneman and Catherine Sommer); died 28 Dec 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30028
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Daniel married Barbara Litwiller 5 Jan 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Rev. Peter Litwiller and Elizabeth Lichti) was born 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Barbara Litwiller was born 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Peter Litwiller and Elizabeth Lichti); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Brenneman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46025
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 5. Elisabeth Brenneman was born 25 Nov 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Daniel Brenneman was born 25 Apr 1865, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1928; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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

    Other Events:

    • 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]


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

    Other Events:

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

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

  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. Maria Ruby was born 10 Feb 1845, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1916, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine Ruby was born 14 Nov 1846, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 7. Barbara R. Ruby was born 20 Feb 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1915; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth R. Ruby was born 30 Sep 1851, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1929, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Nicholas Ruby was born 27 Sep 1858; died 26 Nov 1932; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.


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