Sharon Barbara Gingerich

Sharon married Willard Leroy Leis [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220388
• Residence: 1958, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Melvin — Dorothy Kathleen Shantz. Dorothy (daughter of John W. Roth and Barbara S. Bender) was born 18 Nov 1927, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dorothy Kathleen Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-230645

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Gingerich, Dorothy Kathleen (Shantz), 63, New Hamburg, Ont. Born: Nov. 18, 1927, Wellesley Twp., Ont., to Henry and Barbara (Bender) Shantz. Died: Sept. 16, 1991, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors-husband: Melvin Gingerich; children: Robert, Wayne, Sharon Leis, Bruce, Kathleen Dow, Sandra Scheerer; 14 grandchildren; sister: Lillian Schmitt. Funeral and burial: Sept 19, Steinmann Mennonite Church, by Ingrid Loepp Thiessen and Fred Lichti.

Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 42 - October 22, 1991 - page 15

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• Church Membership: Steinmann Mennonite Church, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65771390
• Occupation: Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78080
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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REV. BENJAMIN GINGERICH

NEW HAMBURG - A farmer in the New Hamburg district all his life, Rev. Benjamin Gingerich, 74, of Jacob Street, New Hamburg, died at his home Tuesday. Born in Wilmot Township, he was a son of the late Rudolph Gingerich and Marie Zehr. Ordained in Wilmot Amish Mennonite Church in 1930, he was a member of Steinman AM Church. He moved to New Hamburg 11 years ago.

He and his wife, the former Katherine Steinman, celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary Dec. 5. Survivors include two sons, Elton of RR 2, New Hamburg, Melvin,at home; four daughters, Mrs. Moses (Elva) Roth of RR a, Shakespeare, Mrs. Isiah (Marian) Gingerich of RR1, New Hamburg, Mrs. Lloyd (Alma) Roth of Ailsa Craig, Mrs. Floyd (Christina) Steinman of RR 2, Baden; one brother, John, of Baden; one sister, Mrs. Christian (Magdeline) Steinman of RR 2, New Hamburg; and 20 grandchildren. The body is resting at his home where a private service will be held Saturday afternoon. Church services will be conducted at the Steinman AM Church at 2 p.m. by Bishop Orland Gingerich. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 12 Feb 1958

Benjamin married Katherine Steinman 5 Dec 1908. Katherine (daughter of Christian H. Steinman and Anna Brenneman) was born 5 Nov 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1973, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharina Steinman
• Name: Catherine Steinman
• Name: Katherine Gingerich
• Name: Katie Steinman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78165
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Gingerich, Catherine, daughter of Christian and Anna (Brenneman) Steinman, was born near New Hamburg, Ont., Nov. 5, 1886; died at Coatts Pavilion, Freeport, Ont., May 26, 1973; aged 86 y. 6 m. 21 d. She was married to Benjamin Gingerich, who preceded her in death on Feb. 11, 1958. Surviving are 2 sons (Eldon and Melvin), 4 daughters (Elvera - Mrs. Moses S. Roth, Marian - Mrs. Isaiah Gingerich, Alma - Mrs. Lloyd Roth, and Christine - Mrs. Floyd Steinman). She was a member of Steinman's Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 29, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 27 - July 3, 1973 - page 550

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72197

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Roth.-John W., oldest son of Nick D. and Mary (Wagler) Roth, was born near Tavistock, Ont., Jan. 2, 1892; died Oct. 10, 1928; aged 36 y. 9 m. 8 d. He was married to Barbara S. Bender, Oct. 11, 1916. No children survive except an adopted daughter. He lived in Canada all his life and was never ill. He had united with the Amish Mennonite Church near East Zorra and remained a member till his death, which was sudden and a great shock to many. He was drawing his last load of gravel for the day when he was killed by a passenger train. Both arms and legs were severed and his skull was fractured. He was taken to the hospital but died a few minutes after the accident, without regaining consciousness. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and daughter, parents who live at Clarence, N. Y., 4 brothers, 5 sisters, grandparents, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home of his wife's parents by Daniel Steinman in German and Peter Nafziger in English. Burial took place in the East Zorra Cemetery. The funeral sermon was preached by his uncle, Daniel Yutzi.

Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 39 - December 27, 1928 - pp 814, 815

John married Barbara S. Bender 11 Oct 1916. Barbara (daughter of Jacob H. Bender and Catharina Striecher) was born 27 Oct 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1964, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara S. Gingerich
• Name: Barbara S. Roth
• Name: Barbara S. Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78315P
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Gingerich, Barbara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bender, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; died at her home, Shakespeare, Ont., May 19, 1964; aged 73 y. Her first husband, John Roth, died 36 years ago; her second husband, Henry Shantz, died 18 years ago; her third husband, Enos Gingerich, survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Brian and Claire), 3 daughters (Dorothy - Mrs. Melvin Gingerich, Lillian - Mrs. Daniel Schmitt; and Ruth - Mrs. Donald Leiskau), 20 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Aaron and Christian). Two daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., where funeral services were held May 21, in charge of Robert Johnson and Leslie Witmer; interment in Shantz Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 23 - June 16, 1964, Page 525, 526

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22152422
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78076
• Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Rudolph married Maria "Mary" Zehr 19 Jan 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Joseph B. Zehr and Maria L. Lichti) was born 27 Aug 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria "Mary" Gingerich
• Name: Mary Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78077
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Mrs. Maria Gingerich Dies In Her 84^th Year

An aged and highly esteemed resident of this district passed away on Friday last in the person of Mrs. Rudolph Gingerich at the age of 83 years, 2 months and 17 days. The deceased was a life long resident of Wilmot Township and resided on a farm south of Baden. She was a devout member of the Amish Mennonite Church and greatly beloved by all who knew her. Her husband predeceased her about twelve years ago. She leaves a grown up family, John, Abraham and Benjamin Gingerich of this community are sons of the deceased. The funeral took place on Monday to Steinman's [sic] Church and Cemetery and was largely attended

Waterloo Chronicle, November 27, 1930, pg 7

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Mrs. Maria Gingerich

An aged and highly esteemed resident of this district passed away on Friday last in the person of Mrs. Rudolph Gingerich at the age of 83 years, 2 months and 17 days. The deceased was a lifelong resident of Wilmot Township and resided on a farm south of Baden. She was a devoted member of the Amish-Mennonite church and greatly beloved by all who knew her. Her husband predeceased her about twelve years ago. She leaves a grown up family, John, Abraham and Benjamin Gingerich of this community are sons of the deceased. The funeral took place on Monday to Steinman's Church and Cemetery and was largely attended.

New Hamburg Independent, November 21, 1930

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78163P
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• 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: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Steinman - On the 28th of Nov. 1903, near New Hamburg, Waterloo Co., Ont., Christian Steinman, aged 52 Y., 17 D. He fell through the barn floor on the 27th, and at first felt no evil effects from the fall, but soon complained of pain in his head. Growing worse, a physician was called, who pronounced the case fatal, because of a ruptured blood vessel in the head. He became unconscious and the same evening after being speechless for some time, and passed away early next morning. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Jutzi) Steinman*, two sons and six daughters**, also three brothers and five sisters and many friends, all of whom deeply mourn his death. Buried Dec. 1. Funeral services at the house by John Nafzinger and at the M.H. by Chr. Zehr and Jacob M. Bender. Peace to his ashes.


Herald of Truth , Vol. XL, No. 52, December 24, 1903 - Page 415


^*EzraEby.com Corrections This is not true - Barbara predeceased Christian on Feb 23, 1886. Christian then remarried to Anna Brenneman who survived him. Why there is no mention of Anna in the obituary is a mystery. ** Christian had 7 daughters who survived him - from his first wife Barbara Jutzi, daughters Mary and Lydia. From his second wife Anna Brenneman, daughters Catherine, Magdalena, Lavina, Anna and Malinda

Christian — Anna Brenneman. Anna (daughter of Joseph S. Brenneman and Magdalena Schlegel) was born 4 Feb 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Steinman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78164
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72195
• Occupation: 1890, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1928, Clarence, Erie, New York, USA

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Nicholas D. Roth The death of a former well- known resident of East Zorra occurred on Friday, April 2nd, when Mr. Nicholas D. Roth passed away at the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. Chris. Wagler, in South Easthope, at the age of 72 years, 11 months and 19 days. He had been in ill health for some time and spent two weeks in the K.-W. Hospital, returning some weeks ago, since which time he had been confined to bed the late Mr. Roth was born in East Zorra, a son of the late Nichlas L. Roth. Forty-three years ago he married Mary Wagler and they resided on farms in South Easthope and on the East Zorra townline until 1922, when they moved to Clarence, New York State. Owing to ill health he returned to South Easthope three years ago and resided with his wife's mother until his more serious illness overtook him. There are left in bereavement his widow, four sons, Emanuel, of Wilmot, Noah of Wellesley, Amos of Clarence, N.Y., Daniel of Topeka, Indiana, and four daughters, Mrs. Ben Riegsecker, Middleburg, Ind., Mrs. E. Schwartzentruber, Wilmot, Mrs. Alvin Miller and Mrs Eli Bontrager, Clarence, N.Y. He is also survived by two brothers, Jacob D. Roth, of South Easthope, and Christian D. Roth of Cassel, and four sisters, Mrs. David Ries, Mornington, Mrs. John Gascho, Elkton, Mich., Mrs. Joseph Kropf, Wilmot, and Mrs. Dan Jutzi, East Zorra. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. Chris. Wagler, to 16th line East Zorra A. M. Church for service followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends assembled for the funeral services, which were conducted by Rev. M. Kipfer, Rev. Jacob R. Bender and Rev. B. Gingerich. The pallbearers were all nephews of the deceased, namely : Elam Roth, Solomon Roth, Michael Jutzi, David Wagler, John Wagler and Henry Wagler.

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Nicholas married Mary Wagler 4 Nov 1890, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John W. Wagler and Anna Zehr) was born 12 Mar 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1961, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72196
• Residence: 1890, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

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Roth, Mary, daughter of John and Anna Wagler, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., March 12, 1870; died in her sleep at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emanuel Schwartzentruber, Petersburg, Ont., Dec. 20, 1961; aged 91 y. 9 m. 8 d. On Nov. 4, 1889, she was married to Nicholas D. Roth, who died in 1937. Two children and 4 brothers also preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Noah and Emanuel, New Hamburg; Daniel, Topeka, Ind.; and Amos, Clarence, N.Y.), 4 daughters (Nancy--Mrs. Benjamin Riegsecker, Middlebury, Ind.; Emma--Mrs. Alvin Miller, Clarence, N.Y.; Sarah- -Mrs. Eli Bontrager, Alden, N.Y.; and Lydia--Mrs. Emanuel Schwartzentruber), 2 brothers (John, Wellesley; and Noah, New Hamburg, Ont.), 55 grandchildren, and 60 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were conducted by Henry Yantzi and Elmer Schwartzentruber.

Gospel Herald - Volume LV, Number 4 - January 23, 1962 - page 94, 95

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78282
• 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; Amish
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Jacob — Catharina Striecher. Catharina (daughter of Leonhard "Leonard" Streicher and Barbara Kennel) was born 9 Jul 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharina Bender
• Name: Katie Streicher
• Name: Katie Striecher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108901
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 12 Con. 2 W ellesley Township
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite