David Lawrence "Larry" Hoffman

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200105

David — Wendy Parr. Wendy (daughter of Kenneth William "Ken" Parr and Jean Hope) was born 20 Jun 1947; died 8 Nov 2006, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79291
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

EPHRAIM "EPH" HOFFMAN 1915 - 2005 Passed away peacefully, at K-W Health Centre of the Grand River Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005 at the age of 90 years. Eph was a resident of Bankside Terrace in Kitchener. Beloved husband for 63 years of Naomi (nee Martin). Loving father of Don and his wife Cheryl of Kitchener, Phyllis and her husband Gerry Schmidt of Parry Sound, and Larry (predeceased) and his wife Wendy of Waterloo. Proud and loving grandfather of Brett Hoffman and his wife Felicity, Travis Schmidt and his wife Cheryl, Donna and her husband Eoin McKenna, Erin, Adam and Jordan Hoffman and great-grandfather of Dylan, Dawson and Eoin. Predeceased by his parents, Daniel Hoffman and Maryann Bauman, two brothers and five sisters. Eph farmed for many years in the Breslau area and was a partner of the Kitchener Stockyards and Waterloo Stockyards. He was a long-time member of Breslau Mennonite Church. Friends are invited to share their memories of Eph with his family at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p. m. The funeral service to celebrate Eph's life and faith will be held at Breslau Mennonite Church on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005 at 2 p. m. with Pastor Darrel Toews and Pastor Tara Gingerich Hiebert officiating. Interment to follow in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery. In memory of Eph, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee and can be arranged through the funeral home. condolences / Donations / Flowers www. edwardrgood. com 745-8445

The Record 12 Dec 2005

Ephraim — Naomi G. Martin. Naomi (daughter of Seranus S. Martin and Blandina Gingerich) was born 10 Oct 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 2012, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Naomi G. Hoffman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84858
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

HOFFMAN, Naomi (nee Martin) 1916 - 2012 Passed away peacefully at Twin Oaks of Maryhill on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of Ephraim (2005); loving mother of Don and his wife Cheryl of Kitchener, Phyllis and her husband Gerry of Parry Sound and the late Larry and his late wife. Proud and loving grandmother of Brett Hoffman, Travis (Cheryl) Schmidt, Donna (Eoin) McKenna, Erin Hoffman (Wes Faria), Adam (Diane) Hoffman and Jordan Hoffman. Great- grandmother of Dylan, Dawson, Eoin and Taylor. Will be fondly remembered by her brother Floyd "Butch" Martin and sisters Valina Martin and Viola Martin. Pre- deceased by her parents Blendina and Seranus Martin; two brothers and two sisters. Naomi was a long-time and active member of Breslau Mennonite Church. She was also a volunteer with the Mennonite Relief Sale for many years. Friends are invited to share their memories of Naomi with her family during visitation at Breslau Mennonite Church, 226 Woolwich Street, Breslau on Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Naomi's life will follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Darrel Toews officiating. Interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall of the church. Condolences for the family and donations to the Mennonite Central Committee may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

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• Eby ID Number: 00055-3780.6
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• 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, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Daniel — Mary Ann Bauman. Mary (daughter of Ezra S. Bauman and Barbara Rudy) was born 17 Aug 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Hoffman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-173.5
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00075-4502.2
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer farm
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo 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

Notes:

Martin, Seranus S., son of Manasseh and Magdalena Martin, was born in Waterloo Typ., Ont., Dec. 10, 1887; died at his home in Floradale, Ont., June 5, 1964; aged 76 y. 5 m. 26 d. In 1912 he was married to Blandina Gingrich, who died in 1956. Surviving are 3 sons (Elmer, Willard, and Floyd), 5 daughters (Lena - Mrs. John Snyder, Naomi - Mrs. Ephraim Hoffman, Valina, Lucinda, and Viola), 8 grandchildren, 3 brothers (David, Eden, and Ephraim), and 4 sisters (Rebecca - Mrs. Moses Martin, Valina - Mrs. Jeremiah Bauman, Lucinda - Mrs. Clayton Martin, and Salome - Mrs. Harvey Bauman). He was a member of the Floradale Church, where funeral services were held June 9, in charge of Rufus Jutzi.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 30 - August 4, 1964 - pp 677-679

Seranus married Blandina Gingerich 1912. Blandina (daughter of Moses M. Gingerich and Magdalena Bauman) was born 5 Jul 1889, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Blandina Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3210.4
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Martin, Blandina, daughter of the late Moses and --- Gingrich, was born July 5, 1889, in Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ont.; passed away Nov. 22, 1956, at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital after an illness of several months; aged 67 y. 4m. 17 d. On Jan. 30, 1912, she married Seranus S. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Elmer and Floyd, Floradale; Willard, Goshen, Ind.), 5 daughters (Lena-Mrs. John W. Snyder, Breslau; Naomi-Mrs. Ephraim Hoffman, Breslau; Valina, Floradale; Lucinda, Wichita, Kans.; Viola, Elmira), 4 brothers (Oziah and Nelson, Elmira; Amos, Waterloo; Eli, Wallenstein), one sister (Mrs. Henry Brubacher, Elmira). A daughter, 2 brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a faithful member of the Floradale Mennonite Church and active in sewing circle and relief work. Funeral services held Nov. 25 at the Floradale Church were in charge of Rufus Jutzi and O. D. Snider. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery

Gospel Herald - Volume L, Number 11 - March 12, 1957 page 262, 263, 264

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00055-3780
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Income
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Daniel Hoffman, "was born March 5th, 1837. He is married to Lydia Baumann and resides in Woolwich Township, on the Wellesley Township line, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of six 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.].

Daniel married Lydia B. Bauman 23 Dec 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Joseph D. Bauman and Elizabeth Bauman) was born 13 Mar 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1921. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia B. Hoffman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-461
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lydia B. Baumann, "the second daughter of Joseph D. Baumann, was born in Woolwich Township, March 13th, 1841. She is married to Daniel, son of Samuel and Veronica (Bricker) Hoffman. They reside on a farm in Woolwich Township, bordering on the township line between Woolwich and Wellesley, nearly opposite south-east corner of Peel Township. They have had six 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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• Eby ID Number: 00002-173
• Residence: 1871, 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
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Ezra S. Baumann, "the eldest son, was born January 10th, 1856. He is a farmer and resides on part of lot No. 29, German Company's Tract, about four miles north-west of Waterloo. He is married to Barbara, daughter of Abram and Mary (Schneider) Rudy. 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.].

Ezra married Barbara Rudy Oct 1878. Barbara (daughter of Abraham Rudy and Mary Snyder) was born 31 Aug 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1931; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00097-5446
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Barbara Rudy, "was born August 31st, 1859. She is married to Ezra S. Baumann and had 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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00075-4502
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Manasseh Martin, "the youngest son of David Martin, was born September 29th, 1859. In February, 1887, he was married to Magdalena Shantz. They reside on the old "John Sitler Farm" two miles north of Waterloo, and have a family of four 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.].

Manasseh married Magdalena "Lena" Shantz 1 Mar 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider) was born 30 Jan 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1959; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lena Shantz
• Name: Magdalena "Lena" Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6901
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Magdalena Shantz, "was born January 30th, 1865. She was married to Manasseh Martin March 1st, 1887. They reside on the old 'John Sitler Farm'.


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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• 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