Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Roy Edward Gascho

Male 1930 - 2014  (84 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Roy Edward Gascho was born 25 Mar 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Emanuel Gascho and Melinda Steinman); died 8 Dec 2014, New Holland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/139915204
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178747

    Notes:

    GASCHO, Roy. E. Of New Holland, formerly of Kitchener, Ontario, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014 at Garden Spot Village at the age of 94. He was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada to the late Emmanuel and Melinda (Steinman) Gascho and was the husband of Martha F. Horst Kurtz Gascho with whom he shared 17 years of marriage. Roy attended the Akron Mennonite Church and he was a member of the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. He attended the Bahia Vista Mennonite Church, Sarasota, during the winters he and Martha enjoyed in Florida. He was the dealer principal of Gascho Motors in Kitchener, a role he shared with his late brother Carl. In his retirement years in Canada he was a full time volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, Canada. In New Holland he was a member of the ROMEO Club, and everywhere and always, enjoyed visiting with friends, loved to golf and attend vintage car shows. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Brad (Karen) of Kitchener, Ross (Darren Gobert) of Toronto, Canada; step children, Cynthia Kurtz Hinkle (John, deceased) of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, Melissa Peacock (James Kurtz, deceased) of Naples, FL, Darlene Kurtz Walker (John) of Lancaster, David Kurtz (Kathleen) of San Jose, CA, Joan Kurtz Barnes (Vincent) of Bowmansville, PA; three grand- children, Adam, Brianne and Alyssa Gascho; eight step grandchildren, Caroline Kurtz (Brian) Scheirer, Emily, Cullen and Brendan Kurtz, Elisabeth and Andrew Walker, Vincent and Christian Barnes. He was predeceased by his first wife, Grace (nee Brenneman). A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions in Roy's memory may be made to Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, 57 Stirling Avenue North, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

    https://lancasteronline.com/obituaries/roy-e-gascho/article_4c5656f5-20b2-5abd-a117-3a9c217878e6.html

    Roy — Grace Agnes Brenneman. Grace (daughter of Rudolph "Rudy" Brenneman and Susannah Iutzi) was born 31 Mar 1928; died 3 Jan 1992; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Bradley John Gascho
    2. Ross Allen Gascho

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Emanuel Gascho was born 26 Mar 1892, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Christian Gascho and Leah Zehr); died 27 Jul 1966; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gascho Motors
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76640
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Son
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; automobile mechanic
    • Residence: 1923, 31 Scott St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Gascho, Emanuel, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Gascho, was born near Baden, Ont., Mar. 26, 1892; died at his residence in Kitchener July 27, 1966; aged 74 y. 4 m. 1 d. He was married to Melinda Steinman, who died Feb. 22, 1957. To this union were born 2 sons (Carl and Roy) who survive. Also surviving are his wife, Lucinda Martin, 2 sisters (Mrs. Samuel Steinman and Lydia Gascho), and 6 grandchildren. Three sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Stirling Avenue Church, where funeral services were held July 30; interment in Woodland Cemetery

    Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 7 - February 21, 1967 pgs 161-162

    Business:
    The company's roots go back to 1923 when Gascho's grandfather, Emmanuel, and Nels Shantz, another mechanic, opened The Brunswick Garage at 16 Young St. in 1926. That's where a Williams Fresh Café coffee shop is now located in the Kitchener City Hall building.

    Emanuel married Melinda Steinman 20 Jun 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Melinda (daughter of Christian H. Steinman and Anna Brenneman) was born 6 Mar 1895, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1957; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Melinda Steinman was born 6 Mar 1895, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian H. Steinman and Anna Brenneman); died 22 Feb 1957; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Melinda Gascho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78169
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1923, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tailoress

    Children:
    1. Raymond Carl "Carl" Gascho was born 3 Oct 1925; died 15 Oct 2008, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Roy Edward Gascho was born 25 Mar 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 2014, New Holland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Rev. Christian Gascho was born 25 Mar 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Gascho and Barbara, son of Rev. Johannes P. "John" Gascho and Barbara Erb); died 30 Jan 1943, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76632
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Gascho. - Christian, eldest son of Bishop John and Barbara (Erb) Gascho, was born near Baden, Ont., March 25, 1857; died at his home in Baden on Saturday evening, Jan. 30, 1943; aged 85 y. 10 m. 5 d. He accepted Christ in his youth and was baptized, united with the Amish Mennonite Church in Ontario, and was a faithful member to his end.Oct. 1, 1878 he was united in holy matrimony to Leah Zehr, near Wellesley, Ont. To this union were born 1 son and 5 daughters (Fannie, Mrs. Jacob B. Iutzi, Baden; Barbara, Mrs. Samuel Steinman, New Hamburg, Ont.; Mattie, Mrs. N. M. Steinman, Baden; Lydia, at home; Emanuel, Kitchener, Ont.; Lovina, Mrs. Sol Myer, who died Nov. 22, 1916).Dec. 10, 1893 he was ordained a Deacon in the Wilmot A. M. Church. Nov. 4, 1894, he was ordained a Minister of the Gospel at the same place, and remained and served in the Lord's vineyard till health failed (49 years).In August 1940, he suffered a very severe heart attack, from which he never fully recovered; and another attack July, 1941. From then on he failed more rapidly, until the early fall of 1942 when he took to his bed, his heart grew weaker and dropsy set in. After 4 months of suffering in bed he entered into rest, free from all sorrow and pain.He leaves his grief-stricken companion (who has been very feeble for a number of years), 1 son, 4 daughters, 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 4 brothers and 2 sisters (Menno and John E. Gascho of Baden; David of St. Agatha, Ont.; Daniel of Kalona, Iowa; Mrs. John Steinman of Wellesley, Ont.; Mrs. David Jantzi, Au Gres, Mich.) One daughter, 1 great-granddaughter, 2 brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death.Funeral services were conducted Feb. 2 at the home by Bro. Menno Wagler, and at the Steinman A. M. Church by the home bishop, Bro. M. O. Jantzi of Baden and C. F. Derstine, Kitchener, Ont. Texts Psa. 103; Eph. 2: 10; Acts 13: 36-39. Closing remarks and prayer by Bro. Jacob R. Bender of Tavistock, Ont. Interment in church cemetery near by.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 49 - March 4, 1943, page 1054 - 1055.

    Christian married Leah Zehr 1 Oct 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Michael Zehr and Barbara, daughter of Michael Zehr and Barbara Boshart) was born 15 Aug 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1944, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Leah Zehr was born 15 Aug 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael Zehr and Barbara, daughter of Michael Zehr and Barbara Boshart); died 12 May 1944, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Leah Gascho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76633
    • 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

    Notes:

    Gascho.-Leah Zehr, daughter of Michael and Barbara Boshart Zehr, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Aug. 15, 1857; peacefully fell asleep in Jesus May 12, 1944, at her home in Baden, Ont.; aged 86 y. 8 m. 27 d. She accepted Christ in her youth and was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church till called to her heavenly home. She had a lingering illness of bronchial and heart trouble for 19 years, and the last 3 months jaundice set in. On Oct. 1, 1878, she was united in marriage to Christian Gascho of Baden, Ont., who was later ordained to the ministry and served in the Wilmot A. M. congregation for almost 50 years. To this union were born 5 daughters and one son: Mrs. Fannie Iutzi, Baden, Ont.; Barbara, Mrs. Samuel Steinman, New Hamburg, Ont.; Mattie, Mrs. N. M. Steinman, Baden, Ont.; Lydia, at home; Emanuel Gascho, Kitchener, Ont.; Lovina, Mrs. Solomon Mayer, Pigeon, Mich. (deceased). Seven grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren also survive. Her companion, one daughter, one great-granddaughter, her parents, and all her brothers and sisters preceded her in death. She had a great longing to leave this life of suffering and be at rest. She was a very kind and devoted mother to her family. Her Bible was her comfort and stay in life. Her last words were, "Through Jesus Christ our Lord." Her children rise up and call her blessed. Funeral services were conducted May 15 at her late home by Bro. Menno Wagler, and by Bros. M. O. Jantzi and C. F. Derstine at the A. M. Church west of Baden.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVII, No . 16 - July 21, 1944, page 319, 320

    Children:
    1. Daniel Boyd was born 1878, , England; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Veronica "Fannie Gascho was born 31 Aug 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1949, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Z. Gascho was born 19 Jul 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Magdalena "Mattie" Gascho was born 31 May 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1957, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lydia Z. Gascho was born 17 Feb 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Lovina Gascho was born 31 May 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1916, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 2. Emanuel Gascho was born 26 Mar 1892, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1966; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Christian H. Steinman was born 11 Nov 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Steinmann and Maria G. Honderich); died 28 Nov 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78163P
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • 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:

    Steinman - On the 28th of Nov. 1903, near New Hamburg, Waterloo Co., Ont., Christian Steinman, aged 52 Y., 17 D. He fell through the barn floor on the 27th, and at first felt no evil effects from the fall, but soon complained of pain in his head. Growing worse, a physician was called, who pronounced the case fatal, because of a ruptured blood vessel in the head. He became unconscious and the same evening after being speechless for some time, and passed away early next morning. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Jutzi) Steinman*, two sons and six daughters**, also three brothers and five sisters and many friends, all of whom deeply mourn his death. Buried Dec. 1. Funeral services at the house by John Nafzinger and at the M.H. by Chr. Zehr and Jacob M. Bender. Peace to his ashes.


    Herald of Truth , Vol. XL, No. 52, December 24, 1903 - Page 415


    *EzraEby.com Corrections This is not true - Barbara predeceased Christian on Feb 23, 1886. Christian then remarried to Anna Brenneman who survived him. Why there is no mention of Anna in the obituary is a mystery. ** Christian had 7 daughters who survived him - from his first wife Barbara Jutzi, daughters Mary and Lydia. From his second wife Anna Brenneman, daughters Catherine, Magdalena, Lavina, Anna and Malinda

    Christian — Anna Brenneman. Anna (daughter of Joseph S. Brenneman and Magdalena Schlegel) was born 4 Feb 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Anna Brenneman was born 4 Feb 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph S. Brenneman and Magdalena Schlegel); died 30 Jan 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Steinman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78164
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Mary Steinman was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Lydia Steinman was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Katherine Steinman was born 5 Nov 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1973, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Magdalena “Lena” Steinman was born 10 Jul 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1969, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Lavina Steinman was born 23 Dec 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1963, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Anna Steinman was born 7 Jan 1893, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1973, near, Tavistock, Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 3. Melinda Steinman was born 6 Mar 1895, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1957; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Simeon Steinman was born 4 Apr 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Emanuel Steinman was born 15 Jun 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Christina Steinman was born 19 Apr 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1988, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Rev. Johannes P. "John" Gascho was born 21 Feb 1830, , Pennsylvania, USA (son of Christian Gascho and Christina Petersheim); died 13 Dec 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22148445
    • Name: John P. Gascho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58974
    • Immigration: 1848, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Naturalization: 1853
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • 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
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Johannes married Barbara Erb 21 Sep 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of John H. Erb, Sr. and Veronica S. Schwartzentruber) was born 13 Jul 1831, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Barbara Erb was born 13 Jul 1831, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John H. Erb, Sr. and Veronica S. Schwartzentruber); died 6 Aug 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59514274
    • Name: Barbara Gascho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58975
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • 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

    Children:
    1. Veronica Gascho was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Veronica "Fronica" "Fanny" Gascho was born 19 Dec 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Susannah Gascho was born 23 Apr 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1949, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 4. Rev. Christian Gascho was born 25 Mar 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1943, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jacob Gascho was born 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Barbara Gascho was born 25 Mar 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Catherine E. "Katie" Gascho was born 10 Feb 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1946, , Michigan, USA; was buried , Sims-Whitney Cemetery, Sims Township, Arenac Co., Michigan.
    8. John E. Gascho was born 14 May 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1944; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. David E. Gascho was born 18 Jun 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1944; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Menno E. Gascho was born 16 Mar 1871, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1948, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Daniel E. Gascho was born 7 Oct 1874, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1958, Wellman, Washington, Iowa, USA; was buried , Lower Deer Creek Cemetery, Kalona, Washington, Iowa, USA.

  3. 10.  Michael Zehr was born 1813, Ludzinger, France; died 3 Feb 1899, 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Michael Zeer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-376354
    • Residence: Bef 1840, Watson, Lewis, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • 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
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    ZEHR. - On the 3d of February, 1899, in Wellesley township, Waterloo Co., Ont., Michael Zehr, in his 87th year. Deceased was a member of the Amish Church and was highly esteemed. A large concourse of people followed the remains to the grave on the 6th, in the Amish cemetery on the farm of the deceased. He leaves an aged widow and grown up family to mourn their loss.


    The Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVI, No. 5, March 1, 1899 - pages 76,77

    Michael married Barbara Boshart 13 Sep 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara was born 24 Jun 1822, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1908; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Barbara Boshart was born 24 Jun 1822, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1908; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124938P
    • Immigration: 1826, , Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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:

    The death of Mrs. Zehr, relict of the late M. Zehr, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chr. Jantzi, last Friday. Deceased was one of the very oldest inhabitants having lived here continuously for about 80 years. The funeral occurred on Monday.
    Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 17, 1904

    Children:
    1. Christian Zehr was born 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Rev. Christian B. Zehr was born 19 Aug 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1928.
    3. Catherine Zehr was born 14 Jun 1843, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1922, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Michael B. Zehr was born 2 Mar 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1920; was buried , Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Annie Zehr was born 9 Sep 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1934, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Barbara B. Zehr was born 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1876; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Magdalena Zehr was born 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Veronica Zehr was born 9 Dec 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 5. Leah Zehr was born 15 Aug 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1944, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Mary B. Zehr was born 16 Sep 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1944, , Wabasha Co., Minnesota; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Elizabeth B. "Lizzie" Zehr was born 13 Apr 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Barbara Zehr was born 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  Christian Steinmann was born 24 Aug 1824, , Germany (son of Christian K. Steinman and Veronica Eyer); died 26 Aug 1910; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78232
    • Immigration: 1856, , 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; Ferrier
    • 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
    • Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Christian — Maria G. Honderich. Maria (daughter of Christian Honderich and Margareth S. Gingerich) was born 1 Aug 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1910; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Maria G. Honderich was born 1 Aug 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Honderich and Margareth S. Gingerich); died 6 Nov 1910; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria G. Steinmann
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78233
    • 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

    Children:
    1. 6. Christian H. Steinman was born 11 Nov 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Steinman was born 18 Aug 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1942, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joseph H. Steinmann was born 13 Jun 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1919; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Daniel H. Steinman was born 26 Apr 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1935; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherina Steinman was born 8 Nov 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Elizabeth Steinmann was born 19 Aug 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1929; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Veronica Steinman was born 10 Oct 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1896; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    8. Jacob Steinman was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Mary Steinman was born 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Leah Steinman was born 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Barbara Steinman was born 16 Apr 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1948, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Joseph S. Brenneman was born 18 Apr 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel Brenneman and Catherine Sommer); died 19 Sep 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-282465
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1858, Wilmot 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; Amish
    • 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

    Joseph married Magdalena Schlegel 24 May 1858, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Nicholaus Schlagel and Barbara Roth) was born 19 Apr 1835, , France; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Magdalena Schlegel was born 19 Apr 1835, , France (daughter of Nicholaus Schlagel and Barbara Roth); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: , Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Lena Schlegel
    • Name: Madgdalina Schlegel
    • Name: Magdalena Brenneman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78311
    • Residence: 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Barbara Brenneman was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Daniel S. Brenneman was born 24 Apr 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1932, Cassel, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine Brenneman was born 1863, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 7. Anna Brenneman was born 4 Feb 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Christiana Brenneman was born 18 Oct 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died 1935.
    6. Nicholas Brenneman was born 21 Oct 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1894; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Joseph S. Brenneman was born 1 Dec 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 1933, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Jacob S. Brenneman was born 21 Jun 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.