Eugene Nelson Snyder

Eugene — Sharon Louise Martin. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123165
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Snyder, Nelson G., 79, Kitchener, Ont. Born: April 17, 1914, Waterloo, Ont., to Edwin and Leah Gingrich Snyder. Died: Sept. 24, 1993, Kitchener, Ont., of leukemia. Survivors - wife: Dorothy Schmitt Snyder; children: Merton, Eugene; stepchildren: Marlene Snider, Gerald Schmitt; brothers and sisters: Roy G., Minerva Brubacher, Erma Horst, Joe; 3 grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren. Predeceased by: Vera Koch Snyder (first wife). Funeral and burial: Sept. 28, St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, by Sue C. Steiner and Harold Hildebrand Schlegel.

Gospel Herald - Volume 86, Number 44 - November 9, 1993 - pg 18

Nelson married Vera Koch 1 Sep 1940. Vera (daughter of Carl R. "Charles" Koch and Minerva Swartz) was born 19 Jun 1917, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1989, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Vera Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123700
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Snyder.- Vera Koch, daughter of Charles R. and Minerva (Schwartz) Koch, was born at Conestoga, Ont., June 19, 1917; died at her home in Waterloo, Ont., Feb. 24, 1989; aged 71 y. On Sept. 11, 1940, she was married to Nelson Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Merton and Eugene), 2 grandchildren, 6 brothers (Lester, Orton, Phares, Oliver, Roy, and Charles), and 2 sisters (Mabel Kufske and Gladys Martin). She was preceded in death by one brother (Stanley). She was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 27, in charge of Richard Yordy, Sue Steiner, and Roy Koch; interment in the church cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 82, Number 13 - March 28, 1989, pages 227, 229, 230.

Other Events:

• Name: Edwin W. M. Schneider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-5980.7
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Snyder.-Edwin W., son of the late Joseph Snyder, was born Oct. 31, 1887; died April 27, 1947; aged 59 y. 5 m. 27 d. His death resulted from a heart attack. On Dec. 5, 1911 he was united in marriage to Leah Gingrich. Surviving are 7 children (Cleason, Nelson, Roy, Minerva-Mrs. Roy Brubacher, Erma, Orville, and Joseph), one brother (Ephraim, St. Jacobs, Ont.), and 4 sisters (Leah-Mrs. John Martin, Linwood, Ont.; Lucinda-Mrs. Daniel Martin, Floradale, Ont.; Anna-Mrs. Noah Horst, Elmira, Ont.; and Fannie-Mrs. Ishmael Martin, Conestoga, Ont.). One son (Loren), one daughter (Vera), and 3 brothers (Noah, Simeon, and Joseph) predeceased him. Early in life he united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Church, April 30, in charge of Roy S. Koch and Jesse B. Martin. Interment was made in the Conestoga Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 8 - May 20, 1947, page 182, 183

Edwin married Leah B. Gingerich 5 Dec 1911. Leah (daughter of Moses M. Gingerich and Magdalena Bauman) was born 5 May 1891, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Leah B. Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3210.5
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Snyder. --- Leah, daughter of the late Mt. And Mrs. Moses Gingrich, of Floradale, Ont., was born May 5, 1891; died in the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 10, 1950; aged 59 y. 1 m. 5 d. On Dec. 5 , 1911, she was married to Edwin W. M. Snyder, who predeceased her on April 27, 1947. They farmed in Waterloo Twp. Surviving are 5 sons and 2 daughters (Cleason, Nelson, Roy, Minerva-Mrs. Roy Brubacher, Erma, Orville, and Joseph), 10 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Ozias, Elmira, Ont.; Amos, Waterloo, Ont.; Eli, Floradale, Ont; and Nelson, Elmira), one half brother (Seranus Shantz, Guernsey, Sask.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Henry Brubacher of Elmira; and Mrs. Seranus Martin, of Floradale). One daughter (Vera) and one son (Lorne) died in infancy. She was in poor health for a few months before the Lord called her home. She united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and remained faithful until death. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on June 14 by Roy S. Koch, assisted by O. D. Snider, of Elmira. Interment was made in the Conestoga Cemetery at Three Bridges.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 28 - July 11, 1950 ----- page 702, 703

Other Events:

• Name: Carl Koch
• Name: Charles R. Koch
• Eby ID Number: 00067-4112.11
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Occupation: 1904, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1937, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Koch, Charles R., son of the late David and Elizabeth (Richert) Koch, was born March 16, 1878, at Conestogo, Ont.; passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital in Kitchener, Ont., after a brief illness on Feb. 25, 1956; aged 77 y. 11m. 9 d. On Aug. 24, 1904, he was married to Minerva Swartz, who predeceased him in 1954. He was also predeceased by one son (Stanley), 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Surviving are 6 sons (Lester and Orton of New Hamburg; Phares of Kitchener; Oliver of Conestogo; Roy, St. Jacobs, and Charles of Listowel), 3 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. Herbert Kufske, Kitchener; Gladys-Mrs. Norman Martin, St. Jacobs, and Vera-Mrs. Nelson Snyder of Waterloo), 3 sisters (Mrs. Leah Musselman, Kitchener; Lizzie-Mrs. George Reist, Rosedale, and Hannah-Mrs. Titus Hallman, Rochester, N. Y.), 40 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He farmed in Woolwich Twp., for many years, retiring from active life in 1941. He joined the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church as a young man and remained a member until his death. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Church on Feb. 28, 1956, in charge of Howard S. Bauman, assisted by Noah Hunsberger and Oliver D. Snider. Interment was made in the cemetery at Three Bridges.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIX , Number 13 - March 27, 1956 - page 310, 311

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CHARLES R. KOCH

Charles R. Koch, 77, of R.R. 2. Waterloo, died Saturday at the K-W Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Conestogo March 16, 1878, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Koch. Mr Koch farmed until 1941 when he retired. He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church.

In 1904 he married the former Menerva Swartz, who died in 1954. He was also predeceased by one son, Stanley, in 1941; six brothers and two sisters.

Surviving are six sons, Lester and Orton of New Hamburg: Phares of Kitchener, Oliver of Conestogo. Roy of St Jacobs and Charles of Listowel; three daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Mabel) Kufske of Kitchener, Mrs. Norman (Gladys) Martin of St. Jacobs and Mrs. Nelson (Vera) Snyder of R.R. 2, Waterloo; three sisters, Mrs. Leah Musselman of Kitchener, Mrs. George Reist of Rosedale and Mrs. Titus Hallman of Rochester; 40 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A private funeral was conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m., at the Nelson Snyder home, R.R. 2. Waterloo, followed by a public memorial service in St. Jacobs Mennonite Church. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery with Rev. Howard S. Bauman, Bishop Oliver Snider and Noah Hunsberger officiating.

The body was removed from the Dreisinger Funeral Par- lor, Elmira, Monday and taken to the Snyder home.

Carl married Minerva Swartz 24 Aug 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Minerva (daughter of Abraham H. Swartz and Susannah Bergey) was born 13 Aug 1880, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; died 15 Oct 1954, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Minerva Koch
• Eby ID Number: 00004-896.5
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Koch, Minerva, daughter of the late Abram and Susannah (Bergey) Swartz, was born at Brown City, Mich., Aug. 13, 1880; died after a lengthy illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nelson Snyder near Conestogo, Ont., Oct. 15, 1954; aged 74 y. 2 m. 2 d. On Aug. 24, 1904, she was united in marriage to Charles R. Koch, who survives her. Also surviving are 6 sons (Lester and Orton, New Hamburg; Phares, Kitchener, Ont.; Oliver, Conestogo; Roy, St. Jacobs, Ont.; and Charles, Glen Allan, Ont.), 3 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. Herbert Kufske, Kitchener; Gladys-Mrs. Norman Martin, St. Jacobs, and Vera-Mrs. Nelson Snyder, Conestogo), 40 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Wellington Swartz, Kitchener), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Isaiah Witmer, Mrs. Wendell Shantz, and Mrs. Clifford Cressman, all of Kitchener, and Mrs. Milton Weber, Waterloo). A son (Stanley) preceded her. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church of which she was a faithful member until death. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, Oct. 19, by Noah Hunsberger, assisted by Oliver D. Snider. Interment was made in the cemetery at Three Bridges.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 48 - November 30, 1954 --- page 1149, 1150, 1151

Other Events:

• Name: Joseph B. Schneider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-5980
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Joseph Schneider, "was born January 20th, 1854. On December 5th, 1876, he was married to Veronica Weber who was born February 19th, 1857. They reside on the east end of lot No. 63, German Company's Tract and have had a family of 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.].

Joseph married Veronica "Fanny" Weber 5 Dec 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Samuel Weber and Anna, daughter of Rev. Samuel Weber and Anna Martin) was born 19 Feb 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1934; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Fanny Weber
• Name: Veronica "Fanny" Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7918
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Veronica Weber," was born February 19th, 1857. She is married to Joseph B. Snyder and resides on east end of lot No. 63, German Company's Tract. They have the following family, namely: VII Simeon, VII Susannah (dead), VII Leah, VII Lucinda, VII Lovina, VII Edwin, VII Joseph, and VII Anna."


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.].

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43870715
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3210
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Moses M. Gingerich, "the fourth son, was born May 15th, 1856. He is a farmer and resides in Peel township, Wellington County, P. O. address, Floradale. He is married to Magdalena Baumann. Their family consists of five children".

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Moses Gingerich

On Tuesday of this week death removed one of this district's oldest and most valued residents in the person of Moses Gingerich, whose demise was caused through a hardening of the arteries. He had been ill for sometime, and passed away at the home of his on Eli on the Fourth Line of Peel. He was born in Woolwich township on the Henry Gingrich farm, situated below Elmira, and was a lifelong member of the Mennonite church. Forty-five years ago, he was married to Mollie Hallman. After living for five years on the farm now occupied by Ephraim Martin, Mr. Gingerich moved to the homestead on which he resided until the time of his death. He is survived by his widow, four sons, Orias of Guernsey, Sask., Amos of near Waterloo; Nelson, near Elmira and Eli on the homestead, and three daughters, Mrs. Seranus Martin, of Floradale; Mr. A. Martin of Peel township and Mrs. Edwin Snyder of Waterloo.

The funeral takes place this (Thurs-day) afternoon from his late home to the Menonnite burying grounds of Upper Woolwich.

Moses married Magdalena Bauman 26 Oct 1884. Magdalena (daughter of Eli H. Bauman and Rebecca S. Snider) was born 18 Sep 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1944, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43870782
• Name: Magdalena Gingerich
• Name: Magdalena Shantz
• Name: Mollie Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-162
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; servant to Eli H. Bowman

Notes:

Magdalena Baumann, "the eldest daughter of Eli and Rebecca Baumann, was born September 18th, 1856. On October 29th, 1876, she married Henry W., son of Daniel and Esther (Wismer) Shantz. They resided in the township of Maryborough, County Wellington, where he died August 1st, 1879. They had a family of two children, Hannah and Henry Seranus. On October 26th, 1884, she married Moses M., son of Moses and Susannah (Martin) Gingerich. They reside on a farm in the township of Peel, County of Wellington. They have a family of five children, "


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Gingrich-Magdalena (Mollie) Bauman Gingrich was born in Waterloo Co.,. Ont,. Sept 18, 1856; died April 16, 1944; aged 87 y. 6 m. 29 d. She had been in failing health since January, gradually growing weaker until she passed away peacefully at the home of their daughter, Mrs. .Seranus Martin, Floradale. She was married Oct. 29, 1876 to Henry Shantz and moved to Marybourough Twp.,. where they lived until he died Aug 12, 1879. Two children were born to the union. On Oct 26, 1884 she was united in marriage to Moses Gingrich and moved to Peel Twp.,. where they resided until he died June 23, 1931. Eight children were born to the union. She continued to make her home with her son Eli on the old homestead until 2 1/2 years ago, when she made her home with her daughter. She leaves to mourn her departure 9 children; Hannah ( Mrs., Henry Brubacher) Elmire; Henry Cyrenius Shantz, Guernsey, Sask.; Rebekah ( Mrs. Ananias Martin) Peel Twp.; Blandina ( Mrs. Seranus Martin Floradale; Leah .( Mrs. Edwin Snyder) Waterloo Twp.; Ozias, Elmira; Amos, Waterloo Twp.; Eli on the old homestead. Also surviving are one sister ( Mrs. David Martin) 57 grandchildren, and 46 great grandchildren. One son, Urias, predeceased her 32 years ago. Funeral services were held April 19, at the North Woolwich Mennonite Church of which she was a member, in charge of Bishop Amsey Martin, assisted by Bro. George Brubacher.

GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXVII, No . 5 - MAY 5, 1944 PAGES 95, 96

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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

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

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

Funeral Card

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DAVID KOCH.

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

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

Waterloo County Chronicle 5 May 1898 pg 8

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

Funeral Card

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MRS. ELIZABETH KOCH

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

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

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

Other Events:

• Name: Abram Swartz
• Eby ID Number: 00108-6499
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1932, 9 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Abram Schwartz, "was born March 12th, 1852. He is married to Susannah Bergey. They reside on the old "Betzner Farm" near Doon."

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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Swartz.--Abraham Swartz of Kitchener, Ont., was born Mar. 12, 1852; died at the age of 80 y. 7 m. Bro Swartz was converted in early manhood, joined the Mennonite Church and remained faithful to his faith until death. He was predeceased by his wife (Susannah Bergey), nearly 8 years ago. He is survived by 1 son, 5 daughters, 1 brother, 1 sister, 30 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Bro. Swartz was known for his optimism, ever looking on the better side of things, expecting things to come, and ever had faith in the Lord, the cause and His people. He will be missed in the church circles. The funeral was conducted at the First Mennonite church by Bro. C. F. Derstine, the pastor. Burial at Latchaw Cemetery, Petersburg, Ont.

Gospel Herald - Volume XXV, Number 31 - November 3, 1932, Pg. 671

Abraham married Susannah Bergey 19 Nov 1872. Susannah (daughter of Jacob Bergey and Elizabeth Eby) was born 5 Oct 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Swartz
• Eby ID Number: 00004-896
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Bergey, "was born October 5th, 1854. She is married to Abram, son of Jacob Schwartz. They reside on the old "Betzner" farm near Doon. They have a family of nine 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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Susannah E. (Bergey), wife of Abram Swartz, was born Oct. 5, 1854; died Feb. 9, 1925; aged 70 y. 4 m. 3 d. She was united in matrimony to Abram Swartz Nov. 19, 1872. This union was blessed with ten children, four dying in infancy. She left a beloved husband, six children, many grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. She has been a faithful member and much concerned for the welfare of the Church. She was a member of the Kitchener congregation. Her body was laid away at the Manheim Cemetery where Brethren C. F. Derstine and Manassah Hallman conducted the funeral service. Peace to her ashes awaiting the resurrection morn.

Gospel Herald - Volume XVII, Number 47 - February 26, 1925, page 943