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Mary Yvonne Gingerich

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mary Yvonne Gingerich

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William G. Gingerich was born 3 Dec 1912, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses Gingerich and Magdalena Gerber); died 15 May 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Saint Agatha Mennonite Church, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Employer: K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226169

    Notes:

    GINGERICH, WILLIAM G. On Thursday, May 15, 1997, at Winston Park Nursing Home, Kitchener. He was formerly of Baden, where he was born 84 years ago. He was the son of the late Moses Gingerich and the former Magdalena Gerber.

    William was employed at K-W Hospital for 34 years. He was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

    Beloved husband of the former Viola Mayer, whom he married June 3, 1950. Dear father of Paul and his wife Nancy of New Hamburg and Mary, of London. Loving grandfather of Jackie, Jenny, Jody and Jill. Sadly missed by his sister, Helena and her husband Austin Zehr of Tavistock and Ruth Mayer of New Hamburg and a sister-in-law, Ruth Gingerich of Baden.

    William was predeceased by a brother, Joseph and a sister Elmina and her husband Noah Brenneman and brother-in-law William Mayer.

    Family and friends may call at the Mark Yutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, tonight (Friday) from 7-9 p.m, Saturday from 2: 30-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, May 18, 1997 at 2 p.m. at St. Agatha Mennonite Church with Pastor Brent Kipfer officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or the House of Friendship.

    The Record 16 May 1997

    William married Savira Viola "Viola" Mayer 3 Jun 1950. Savira (daughter of Moses Mayer and Rachael Lichti) was born 28 Oct 1921; died 19 Aug 2013, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Savira Viola "Viola" Mayer was born 28 Oct 1921 (daughter of Moses Mayer and Rachael Lichti); died 19 Aug 2013, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115763817
    • Name: Savira Viola "Viola" Gingerich
    • Name: Viola Mayer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226170

    Notes:

    Gingerich, Viola

    Passed away on Monday August 19, 2013 at her residence Nithview Community, New Hamburg. She was born 91 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the daughter of the late Moses & Rachel (Lichti) Mayer.

    Beloved wife of the late William Gingerich who predeceased her May 15, 1997. Loving mother of Paul & wife Nancy Gingerich of New Hamburg, Mary Gingerich of London. Sadly missed by her granddaughters Jacquie & Sean East, Jeannette & Ehren Boyes, Jody & Phil Heintz, Jill & Josh Weber and her great-grandchildren T.J., Daniel, Rebekah, Prudence, Lyndon, Cassidy, Milo, Keegan, Bree and Cora. Remembered by her sister-in-law Helena Zehr of New Hamburg. Viola was predeceased by her sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Elmer & Katie Mayer, Aaron Mayer, Adeline & Simon Gingerich, Clarence & Mabel Mayer, Allen & Lucinda Mayer, Elmina & Jerry Wismer, Mabel & Elmer Streicher, William & Ruth Mayer, Edgar & Dorothy Mayer, Joseph & Ruth Gingerich, Elmina & Noah Brenneman and Austin Zehr.

    Viola was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church, St. Agatha.

    Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Wednesday August 21, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The funeral service will take place on Thursday August 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Agatha Mennonite Church with Pastor Doug Snyder officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee or the House of Friendship, Kitchener.

    On line condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    Children:
    1. Paul Richard Gingerich
    2. 1. Mary Yvonne Gingerich


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Moses Gingerich was born 31 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Gingerich and Magdalena Lebold); died 4 Sep 1967; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36453905
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78445
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
    • Occupation: 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Gingerich.- Moses, son of Joseph and Magdalene (Lebold) Gingerich, was born in Wilmot Twp Ont., May 31, 1882; died Sept. 4, 1967; aged 85 y. 3 m. 3 d. On Feb. 27, 1909, he was married to Magdalene Gerber, who died June 7, 1955. Surviving are 2 sons (William and Joseph) and 3 daughters (Elmina-Mrs. Noah Brenneman, Helena-Mrs Austin Zehr, and Ruth-Mrs. William Mayer). He was a member of Steinman's Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 7, with Emanuel Steinman, Albert Zehr, and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 41 - October 17, 1967, pages 950, 951.

    Moses married Magdalena Gerber 27 Feb 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Christian O. Gerber and Ann "Annie" Reschly) 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. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Magdalena Gerber was born 15 Dec 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian O. Gerber and Ann "Annie" Reschly); died 7 Jun 1955; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3645400
    • Name: Magdalena Gingerich
    • Name: Mattie Gerber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80099
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Elmina Gingerich was born 24 Jun 1911, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. William G. Gingerich was born 3 Dec 1912, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Helena Gingerich was born 19 Feb 1914, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 2015, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Joseph Gingerich was born 9 Jan 1916; died 4 Jun 1987.
    5. Ruth Gingerich was born 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 2009, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Moses Mayer was born 25 May 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joel Mayer and Madgelena N. Roth); died 15 Oct 1952, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44183299
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77002
    • 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, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1937, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    In profound sorrow we announce the death of our beloved Husband and Father Moses Mayer at St. Agatha, Ontario on Wednesday, October 15th, 1952 Aged 79 years, 4 months, 20 days Funeral service will be held from his late residence St. Agatha, Ontario on Saturday, October 18th, 1952 at 2.00 o'clock p.m. followed by a service at St. Agatha A.M. Church at 2.30 o'clock p.m. Interment will be made in the adjoining Cemetery.

    Funeral Card

    ____________

    Moses Mayer

    ST. AGATHA - A lengthy illness ended in death for Moses Mayer, 79, early today at his home in St. Agatha. He was a retiree farmer.

    Mr. Mayer was born May 25, 1872 at Baden, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel Mayer. His wife, the former Rachel Lichti, whom he married April 2, 1901 at St. Agatha survives. He was a member of St. Agatha Amish Mennonite Church. Surviving are five sons, Elmer of Kitchener, Clarence of Lowville. N.Y.; Allen and Edgar of St. Agatha and William of Tavistock: four daughters, Mrs. Simon (Adeline) Gingrich of Lowville, Mrs. Jerry (Elmina) Wismer of Bright Mrs. Elmer (Mabel) Striecher of Tavistock and Mrs. William (Viola) Gingrich of Kitchener; 26 grand- children and three great-grand- children. One son, Aaron, died in 1911.

    Mr. Mayer was the last surviving member of the Joel Mayer family.

    The body will be at the Ratz- Bechtel Funeral Home until noon Thursday when removal will be made to his home in St. Agatha. A private funeral will be held at the home Saturday at 2 p.m., followed by services at St. Agatha AM Church at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Peter Nafziger will officiate.

    Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record Wed, Oct 15, 1952 Page 5

    Moses married Rachael Lichti 2 Apr 1901, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rachael (daughter of Nicolaus E. Lichti and Barbara S. Schmidt) was born 21 Dec 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Rachael Lichti was born 21 Dec 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Nicolaus E. Lichti and Barbara S. Schmidt); died 30 May 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44183342
    • Name: Rachael Mayer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77003
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1971, 526 Stirling Ave. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mayer, Rachel, daughter of Nicholaus and Barbara (Schmidt) Lichti, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Dec. 21, 1879; died at her home in Kitchener, Ont., May 30, 1971; aged 91 y. 5 m. 9 d. On Apr. 2, 1901, she was married to Moses Mayer, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Elmer, Clarence, and William), 4 daughters (Viola-Mrs. William Gingerich, Adeline - Mrs. Simon Gingerich, Elmina - Mrs. Jeremiah Wismer, and Mabel - Mrs. Elmer Streicher), 28 grandchildren, and 56 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 2, with Gerald Schwartzentruber and Elmer Schwartzentruber in charge.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LXIV, Number 30 - August 3, 1971 - pp 659, 660

    _______________________

    MAYER, Rachel (Lichti)

    Mrs. Moses Mayer of 526 Stirling Ave. S. died Sunday at her home after a lengthy illness. She was 91.

    Born near St. Agatha, she was the former Rachel Lichti, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholaus Lichti. She and her husband farmed near St. Agatha for many years. After the death of her husband in 1952 she lived with her daughter, Mrs. William (Viola) Gingerich.
    She was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

    Surviving are three sons, Elmer of Kitchener, Clarence of Lowville, N.Y., and William of RR 1, New Hamburg; four daughters, Mrs. Gingerich, Mrs. Simon (Adeline) Gingerich of Lowville, N.Y., Mrs. Jeremiah (Elmina) Wismer of Bright and Mrs. Elmer (Mabel) Streicher of Tavistock; 28 grandchildren; and 56 great-grandchildren.

    Besides her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by three sons, Allen, Edgar and Aaron, five sisters and five brothers.
    The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until noon Wednesday when removal will be made to the church for service at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Gerald Schwartzentruber and Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
    Donations the church building fund will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

    Children:
    1. Elmer Mayer was born 6 Apr 1902, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Aaron Mayer was born 10 Oct 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Aug 1911; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Adeline Mayer was born 10 Aug 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 2003, Carthage, Jefferson, New York, USA; was buried , Croghan A. M. Cemetery, Croghan, Lewis, New York, USA.
    4. Clarence Edward Mayer was born 9 Nov 1908, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1989; was buried , Croghan A. M. Cemetery, Croghan, Lewis, New York, USA.
    5. Allen Mayer was born 24 Mar 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elmina L. Mayer was born 21 Oct 1912, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 2003; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Mabel Mayer was born 1914; died 1984; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. William Mayer was born 15 May 1917, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Edgar Mayer was born 28 Aug 1919, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 3. Savira Viola "Viola" Mayer was born 28 Oct 1921; died 19 Aug 2013, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph Gingerich was born 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Gingerich, Sr. and Veronica "Fanny" Litwiller); died Bef 1891.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121859
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Joseph married Magdalena Lebold 14 Feb 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob Lebold and Magdalena Blank) was born 5 Mar 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1918, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Magdalena Lebold was born 5 Mar 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Lebold and Magdalena Blank); died 15 Mar 1918, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33798P
    • Residence: 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Gingerich.-Magdalena Lebold, relict of Joseph Gingerich, died Mar. 25, 1918 at Baden, Ont., aged 76 y. 20 d., after a lingering illness of several years. She bore her afflictions with Christian fortitude. She was consigned to the will of God, longing to be relieved of this worldly care and sorrow. In her youth she united with the A. M. Church and remained steadfast unto death. In 1867 she was united in matrimony with Jos. Gingerich, lived in matrimony 21 y. 20 d., and lived in widowhood 29 y. 7 m. 18 d. She leaves to mourn 1 daughter, 2 sons, 17 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 brother, and 1 sister. She was laid to rest in the A. M. Cemetery near Baden, Ont. Husband, 1 daughter, and 1 grandchild have gone before her to their reward. Peace to her ashes.

    "Mother, thou art sweetly resting
    Here thy toils and cares are o'er,
    Pain and sickness, death and sorrow,
    Never can distress thee more."

    Gospel Herald - Volume XI, Number 2 - April 11, 1918- pages 38, 39 and 40

    Children:
    1. Nancy Gingerich was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Magdalena Gingerich was born 19 Jan 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1911; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Aaron Gingerich was born 16 Feb 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1942, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 4. Moses Gingerich was born 31 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1967; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  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.

    Other Events:

    • 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]


  4. 11.  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. 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. 5. 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.

  5. 12.  Joel Mayer was born 13 Mar 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Mayer and Magdalena "Mattie" Petersheim); died 21 Nov 1917, 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/23123547
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77010
    • Residence: 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Joel married Madgelena N. Roth 16 May 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Madgelena (daughter of John Roth and Magdalena Nafziger) was born 15 Aug 1842, , USA; died 30 Nov 1927; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Madgelena N. Roth was born 15 Aug 1842, , USA (daughter of John Roth and Magdalena Nafziger); died 30 Nov 1927; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23123449
    • Name: Madgelena N. Mayer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121427
    • Immigration: 1856, , Canada
    • Residence: 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. John R. Mayer was born 4 Oct 1868, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Mayer was born 29 Jan 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1937, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 6. Moses Mayer was born 25 May 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1952, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Magdalena Mayer was born 2 Mar 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Leah B. Mayer was born 2 Oct 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1922; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Sarah Meyer was born 8 Mar 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Nicolaus E. Lichti was born 27 Mar 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Nicholas Lichti and Anna, son of Nicholas Lichti and Ann Ernst); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nicholas Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120057
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Nicholas was reported to have donated the land for St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

    Nicolaus married Barbara S. Schmidt 21 Mar 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Johann "John" Schmidt and Barbara S. Schwartzentruber) was born 8 Sep 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1929, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Barbara S. Schmidt was born 8 Sep 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johann "John" Schmidt and Barbara S. Schwartzentruber); died 25 Apr 1929, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara S. Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120058
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Anna Lichti was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Veronica S. "Fannie" Lichti was born 29 Sep 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1935, New Bremen, Lewis, New York, USA; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Lichti was born 1 Nov 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1952; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Nicholas S. Lichti was born 12 May 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Moses Lichti was born 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Marie S. "Mary" Lichti was born 16 Mar 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Abraham S. "Abram" Lichti was born 12 May 1875, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1940, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. Catherine S. Lichti was born 5 Nov 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 7. Rachael Lichti was born 21 Dec 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Noah S. Lichti was born 1 Oct 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1963, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Rachel Gingerich was born 4 Oct 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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