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Dorothy May Holst

Female 1922 - 1998  (76 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Dorothy May Holst was born 1922 (daughter of Eli Holst and Elsie Burrows); died 12 Dec 1998; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Dorothy May Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209657

    Dorothy — Daniel G. Zehr. Daniel (son of Noah K. Zehr and Catherine L. "Katie" Gingerich) was born 6 Aug 1922; died 29 Sep 1988; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Brian Zehr

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Eli Holst was born 12 Mar 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Holst and Louisa Hartung); died 30 Nov 1941, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76190
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Holst, Eli, son of the late George and Louisa (Hartung) Holst was born March 12, 1891; died at his home near Haysville, Ont., Nov. 30, 1941; aged 50 y. 8 m. 18 d. In June, 1908, he was baptized upon confession and received into the Mennonite Church, in which faith he died. He was united in marriage to Elsie Burrows Jan. 1, 1921, who survives him with 4 children (Dorothy, Elmeta, Gladys, and Clayton) all at home. One daughter (Verna), died in, infancy. He also leaves 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Jacob of Pinehill, David of Petersburg, Mrs. Mary Ann Burchatski of New Hamburg and Mrs. Isaiah Martin of Pinehill). He suffered much pain during his illness of several years but was patient, realizing that Christ, in whom he trusted suffered more for him. Funeral services were held Dec. 3 from his home to Geiger Mennonite church and cemetery in charge of Bros. M. H. Roth and M. Hallman.
    "All is over, hands are folded,
    On a calm and peaceful breast;
    All is over, suffering ended,
    Now dear Father is at rest."

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIV, No . 40 - January 1, 1942, pp 854, 8455

    Eli married Elsie Burrows 1 Jan 1921. Elsie was born 1900; died 1990; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elsie Burrows was born 1900; died 1990; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elsie Holst
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25252

    Children:
    1. 1. Dorothy May Holst was born 1922; died 12 Dec 1998; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elmeta Holst was born 1924; died 2 May 1983; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Verna Lillian Holst was born 23 Apr 1931; died 20 Aug 1932, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    4. Margaret Gladys Holst was born 1932; died 1993; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Clayton Wallace Holst was born 24 Jul 1937, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 2015, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  George Holst was born 8 Mar 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Karl "Charles" "Carl" Holst and Wilhelmina "Minna" Ahrens); died 19 May 1938, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: George Holz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76186
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Holst - George, son of the late Charles Holst was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov. 8, 1856; died very suddenly May 19, 1938, at the home of his son Jacob, where he had been visiting for a few days; aged 82 y. 2 m. 11 d. He was united in marriage 57 years ago to Louisa, daughter of the late Daniel Hartnig, who predeceased him 16 years ago. He accepted Christ in his youth and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church since his marriage. He leaves 3 sons (Jacob, David and Eli, all of Wilmot) and 2 daughters (Mrs. Marion Burchatski of New Hamburg; Elizabeth, wife of Isaiah Martin on the homestead), 22 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 brother and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted May 21 from his home to the Geiger Mennonite Church, in charge of Bro. M. Hallman. Text, 1 Pet. 1: 3-5. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXI, No. 10 - June 9, 1938, Page 222, 223

    George married Louisa Hartung 26 Dec 1880, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of Daniel Hartung and Maria) was born 31 Oct 1859, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1922; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Louisa Hartung was born 31 Oct 1859, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Hartung and Maria); died 12 May 1922; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Louisa Holst
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76187
    • Residence: 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Jacob Holst was born 13 Dec 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1958, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Mary Ann Holst was born 8 Apr 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1960; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. David Holst was born 22 Sep 1888, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1955, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 2. Eli Holst was born 12 Mar 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1941, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. Elizabeth Holst was born 20 Nov 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1955, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Karl "Charles" "Carl" Holst was born 1818, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Charles Holst
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141999
    • Residence: 1854, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Karl married Wilhelmina "Minna" Ahrens 20 Aug 1854, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wilhelmina was born 27 Mar 1821, , Germany; died 9 Oct 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Wilhelmina "Minna" Ahrens was born 27 Mar 1821, , Germany; died 9 Oct 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Wilhelmina "Minna" Holst
    • Name: Wilhelmina Ahrens
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71238
    • Residence: 1854, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. John Holst was born 18 Dec 1850, , Germany; died 10 Feb 1918, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. George Holst was born 8 Mar 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1938, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. J. Balthaser "Balthaser" Holst was born 18 Feb 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1913, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Margaretha "Margaret" Holst was born 18 May 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1948, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States; was buried , Bristol Cemetery, Bristol, Lake, Michigan, United States.
    5. Adam Holst was born 8 Apr 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1948; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

  3. 10.  Daniel Hartung was born Abt 1829, Of, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: dnf-69898

    Daniel — Maria. Maria was born Abt 1829, Of, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria was born Abt 1829, Of, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Hartung
    • Eby ID Number: dnf-70590

    Children:
    1. 5. Louisa Hartung was born 31 Oct 1859, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1922; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. Adam Hartung was born 5 May 1861, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1943; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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