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

Emmanuel Jantzi

Male 1933 - 1991  (57 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Emmanuel Jantzi was born 6 Sep 1933 (son of Amos B. Jantzi and Nancy Gerber); died 11 Jan 1991, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195896

    Notes:

    Jantzi, Emmanuel, 57, Wellesley, Ont. Born: Sept. 6, 1933, to Amos and Nancy (Gerber) Jantzi. Died: Jan. 11, 1991. Survivors-wife: Loreen Zehr; children: Larry, Sandra, Keith; sisters: Mary Lichti, Eva Albrecht. Funeral and burial: Jan. 14, Mapleview Mennonite Church by Victor Dorsch.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 6 - February 5, 1991- page 14.

    Emmanuel married Loreen Mae Zehr 22 Jun 1957. Loreen was born 28 May 1934, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Amos B. Jantzi was born 10 Sep 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joel L. Jantzi and Elizabeth Boshart); died 22 Sep 1993; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163729
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

    Amos married Nancy Gerber 5 Jun 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Joseph R. Gerber and Mary E. Wagler) was born 7 Sep 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Aug 1979; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Nancy Gerber was born 7 Sep 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph R. Gerber and Mary E. Wagler); died 5 Aug 1979; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Nancy Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194998
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Mary Jantzi was born 1925; died 1993; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Eva G. Jantzi
    3. 1. Emmanuel Jantzi was born 6 Sep 1933; died 11 Jan 1991, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joel L. Jantzi was born 24 Apr 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Jantzi and Annie Lichti); died 20 Mar 1935, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108726
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Joel — Elizabeth Boshart. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph E. Boshart and Maria Roth) was born 28 Sep 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1903. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Boshart was born 28 Sep 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph E. Boshart and Maria Roth); died 31 Jul 1903.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108964
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann Jantzi was born 4 Jul 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1953, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Amos B. Jantzi was born 10 Sep 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1993; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Joseph R. Gerber was born 10 Feb 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Gerber and Anna, son of Christian O. Gerber and Ann "Annie" Reschly); died 30 Mar 1958, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49976P
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Joseph Gerber
    A church deacon at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley, for 42 years, Joseph R. Gerber, 83, of the 5th line of Wellesley Township, died Sunday, March 30, at his home. A native of Wilmot Township, he came to Wellesley Township 58 years ago. Born Feb. 10, 1875, he was a son of the late Christian Gerber and Annie Reschly. His wife, the former Mary Wagler, whom he married on his birthday in 1900 at Wellesley, died October 11, 1955. Survivors include three sons, Noah, Ezra and Emmanuel, all of the 5th line, Wellesley Township; five daughters, Mrs. John (Barbara) Jantzi, of RR 1, Wellesley; Mrs. Amos (Nancy) Jantzi and Mrs. Daniel (Christina) Erb, of RR 2, Wellesley; Mrs. Samuel (Katie) Jantzi and Mrs. Emmanuel (Mary) Ropp of the 5th line, Wellesley Township; three brothers, Daniel and Solomon, of Wellesley; Christian, of Kingwood; one sister, Mrs. Daniel (Nancy) Erb, of Wellesley; 38 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body rested at his home where the funeral was conducted today (Wednesday) at 9: 30 a.m. A memorial service was conducted at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church by Bishop Samuel Roth at 10 a.m. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    1aNewspaper unknownHandwritten on clipping is "1958"

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    In Memory of/ Joseph R. Gerber/ Beloved husband of the late Mary Wagler/ Born/ In Wilmot Township on February 10, 1875/ Age at Death/ 83 years, 1 month and 20 days/ Date of Death/ March 30th, 1958/ at his home on the 5th Line of Wellesley/ Services from/ His late home on Wednesday morning,/ April 2nd, at 9: 30 o'clock, followed by a/ memorial service at the Cedar Grove A.M./ Church, 3rd Line of Wellesley at 10 a.m./ Clergyman Officiating/ Bishop Samuel Roth/ Final Resting Place/ The cemetery adjoining the church

    Funeral Card of Joseph Gerber

    Joseph married Mary E. Wagler 1 Feb 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob Wagler and Barbara, daughter of Bishop Jacob W. Wagler and Barbara Lebold) was born 5 Mar 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1955, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary E. Wagler was born 5 Mar 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Wagler and Barbara, daughter of Bishop Jacob W. Wagler and Barbara Lebold); died 11 Oct 1955, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary E. Gerber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49975
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. Joseph Gerber
    Wellesley - Mrs. Joseph R. Gerber, 81, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emmanuel (Mary) Ropp, 5th line of Wellesley, following a 12-week illness. Born in Wellesley, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wagler, she was the former Mary Wagler. She was married to Joseph R. Gerber and the couple farmed in Wellesley all their lives. Mrs. Gerber was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Surviving besides her husband and daughter are three sons, Noah, Ezra, and Emmanuel, all of Wellesley, four daughters, Mrs. John J. (Barbara) Jantzi, Wilmot Township, Mrs. Amos (Nancy) Jantzi, Kingwood, Mrs. Samuel (Katie) Jantzi, Wellesley, Mrs. Daniel (Christina) Erb, Kingwood, two brothers, Michael, and David, both of Wellesley, 32 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body is at Mrs. Ropp's home where memorial service will be conducted at 9: 30 a.m. Saturday. Funeral service will be held at 10: 30 a.m. in Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church with Bishop Samuel Roth. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

    newspaper unknown 11 Oct 1955

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    Let your hands be folded, Mother,
    Of toil they have done their share:
    When our lives were young and tender
    How you watched with Love and care.

    We thank the God for such a Mother,
    And the prayers for us she pryaed;
    Great and blessed we shall call her,
    May her precepts be well obeyed.


    Died At her home on the 5th line, Wellesley Twp. on Tuesday, October 11th, 1955 Mary Wagler Beloved Wife of Joseph R. Gerber In her 82nd year.


    Funeral Card of Mary Wagler Gerber

    Children:
    1. Barbara Gerber was born 12 May 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1981, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Nancy Gerber was born 7 Sep 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Aug 1979; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Emily Gerber was born Sep 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Rev. Noah W. Gerber was born 8 Apr 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1978, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Ezra W. Gerber was born May 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 2001; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Catherine W. "Katie" Gerber was born 13 Mar 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1987; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Emmanuel W. Gerber was born Between 1911 and 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1996, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Mary Gerber was born 24 Apr 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1977; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Christian Jantzi was born CALC 7 Jul 1835, , Ontario, Canada (son of Michael Jantzi and Maria Boshart); died 31 Dec 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59607
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Christian — Annie Lichti. Annie (daughter of Nicholas Lichti and Ann Ernst) was born 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1911. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Annie Lichti was born 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Nicholas Lichti and Ann Ernst); died Bef 1911.

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    • Name: Annie Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69744
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Nichlaus Jantzi was born 14 Feb 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1934, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nafzinger Church Cemetery, Poole, Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. Mary Jantzi was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Michael L. Jantzi was born 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1901, Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian L. Jantzi was born 6 Dec 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jonathan L. Jantzi was born 26 Sep 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Anna Jantzi was born 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Catharina Jantzi was born 21 Apr 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1944, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    8. 4. Joel L. Jantzi was born 24 Apr 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1935, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Veronica Jantzi was born 17 Mar 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1970, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    10. Rachel Jantzi was born 2 May 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Joseph E. Boshart was born 1 Apr 1822, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of John M. Boshart and Marie H. Eicker); died 10 Jan 1895, 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/45878985
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125115
    • Residence: 1845, 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: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Joseph married Maria Roth 22 Apr 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Michael Roth and Magdalena Lichti) was born 4 Mar 1827, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 3 Jul 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria Roth was born 4 Mar 1827, , Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Michael Roth and Magdalena Lichti); died 3 Jul 1876, 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/37060728
    • Name: Maria Boshart
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125116
    • Residence: 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, 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

    Children:
    1. John R. Boshart was born 4 Apr 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1915; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalena "Mattie" Boshart was born 10 Dec 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1926, Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob R. Boshart was born 5 Oct 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1923; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian Boshart was born 20 Jul 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1934; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Menno Boshart was born 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Catherine Boshart was born 1856, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Elizabeth Boshart was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Joseph Boshart was born 13 Apr 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Joel Boshart was born 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. David R. Boshart was born 1 Oct 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died FB 1940.
    11. Leah R. Boshart was born 17 Aug 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1931; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. 5. Elizabeth Boshart was born 28 Sep 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1903.
    13. Barbara Boshart was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1935; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Christian O. Gerber was born 28 Oct 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes "John" Gerber and Veronica "Fannie" Oesch); died 28 Jan 1928, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Artifact: Slant Top Desk
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48568455
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80095
    • 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: 1877, 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, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Artifact:
    Description
    Historic C.1900 slant-top desk crafted by Waterloo County cabinetmaker Christian O. Gerber (1845-1928, Wellesley Ontario). Refer to Michael Bird's "A Splendid Harvest - Germanic Folk and Decorative Arts in Canada" (1981: p.115, fig. 83). An outstanding example. Pine, grain-painted surface simulating figured maple, cross-banding, and paneling, full-round pilasters ebonized with floral highlights. Said to be the 'the nicest known' example. Condition: Excellent. Untouched original surface. Desk writing surface felt deteriorated. 42.5" w x 21.5" d x 57" h.

    "Waterloo County Slant Top Desk By Gerber". 2021. Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. https://live.millerandmillerauctions.com/lots/view/4-1NJ1A2/waterloo-county-slant-top-desk-by-gerber.

    Christian — Ann "Annie" Reschly. Ann (daughter of Joesph Reschly and Anna Schweitzer) was born 8 May 1850, , France; died 10 Sep 1930, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Ann "Annie" Reschly was born 8 May 1850, , France (daughter of Joesph Reschly and Anna Schweitzer); died 10 Sep 1930, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31959061
    • Nationality: , Canada
    • Name: Ann "Annie" Gerber
    • Name: Anna Roeschle
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124961
    • Immigration: 1855, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1855, , Canada
    • 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, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Wellesley

    The funeral of the late Mrs. Annie Gerber was largely attended Sunday, Sept. 14th.

    New Hamburg Independent, September 19, 1930

    Children:
    1. Mary Gerber was born 1 Apr 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1945, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John R. Gerber was born 30 Apr 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 6. Joseph R. Gerber was born 10 Feb 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1958, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Daniel R. Gerber was born 30 Apr 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1961, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Mar 1961, Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Solomon R. Gerber was born 14 Oct 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1959, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Catharina Gerber was born 13 Apr 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Christian R. Gerber was born 24 Feb 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1966, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Magdalena Gerber was born 15 Dec 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1955; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Nancy Gerber was born 3 Jan 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1980; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Bishop Jacob W. Wagler was born 28 Aug 1839, Muesbach, Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Christian S. Wagler and Anna Maria S. "Maria" Wagler); died 5 Mar 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109120
    • Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 6 Con. 4 Wellesley Townsip
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Fifth Line Wellesley, March 11, 1901

    It is with deep sorrow that we have to report the death of Mr. Jacob Wagler, who died on Tuesday, the 5th inst. at 5 o'clock in the morning. The funeral took place on Thursday morning at 9, and was well attended. Mr. Wagler was the first Amish settler in this community and was a man highly respected by all who came in contact with him. Many a weary traveller found shelter under his roof and he always was kind to them. No doubt he will be much missed. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family in this their sad affliction.

    Newspaper unknown

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    DEATH OF BISHOP WAGLER.

    Mr. Jacob Wagler, Bishop of the Amish Mennonite church, died at his home on the fifth line on Tuesday morning. He had been ill but a few days and was in Wellesley village within a week or so. He was in his 62nd year and was apparently a healthy man until attacked by pneumonia a few days ago. He has lived in this section a very long time and enjoyed the highest esteem of all with whom he came in contact. For nearly 20 years he has been a bishop in his church and was a powerful speaker. His remains are to be interred at 9 o'clock this (Thursday morning.)

    Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 7, 1901

    It is with deep sorrow that we have to report the death of Mr. Jacob Wagler, who died on Tuesday, the 5th inst., at 5 o'clock in the morning. The funeral took place on Thursday morning at 9, and was well attended. Mr. Wagler was the first Amish settler in this community and was a man highly respected by all who came in contact with him. Many a weary traveller found shelter under his roof and he always was kind to them. No doubt he will be much missed. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family in this their sad affliction.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 14, 1901

    Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

    Jacob married Barbara Lebold 7 Feb 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Jacob Lebold and Magdalena Blank) was born 18 Jul 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1914; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Barbara Lebold was born 18 Jul 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Lebold and Magdalena Blank); died 7 Mar 1914; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Wagler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109121
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 6 Con. 4 Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Children:
    1. Michael Wagler was born 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Daniel Wagler was born 10 Apr 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1942, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Magdalena L. "Matie" Wagler was born 21 Sep 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Martha Wagler was born 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Jacob L. Wagler was born 18 Oct 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1939.
    6. Christian Wagler was born 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Katherine "Katie" Wagler was born CALC 24 Feb 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1946, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 7. Mary E. Wagler was born 5 Mar 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1955, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. John Wagler was born 13 Apr 1875, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1942; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. David L. Wagler was born 14 Jan 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1970; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Noah Wagler was born 18 Dec 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1942, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.