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James W. "Jim" Gingrich

Male 1947 - 2004  (57 years)


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  1. 1.  James W. "Jim" Gingrich was born 14 Sep 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Ivan M. Gingrich and Matilda F. Weber); died 11 Nov 2004, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Jim Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26191

    Notes:

    Passed away peacefully, at his home, while surrounded by his family and close friends, on Thursday, November 11, 2004. Jim was 57. Beloved husband and best friend of Bonnie (Albrecht) for 33 years. Jim was a devoted and loving father to Tara of Toronto and Jason of Waterloo. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Matilda Gingrich of Elmira; brother and sisters, Florence and Darrel Jantzi, Pauline and Allen Martin, Cliff and Yvonne Gingrich, Carol and Dalton Jantzi and Darlene and Eric Frede. Jim will also be fondly remembered by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lucille and Harry Albrecht of Kitchener; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jay Albrecht and Sylke Spiller, Darlene and Dwight Gingrich, Roger Albrecht, Marilew Albrecht and Steve Martin, Matthew Albrecht and Meagan Earle; his nieces and nephews and many dear and special friends. He was predeceased by his father, Ivan Gingrich; brother, Larry Gingrich and brother-in-law, Tim Albrecht. Jim lived his life with integrity. He showed us compassion and acceptance and what it meant to be a friend. He will be remembered for his vibrant personality, adventurous spirit and passion for life. His friendship will be missed. Jim was a dedicated employee of Decortile Ltd. in St. Jacobs for nearly 30 years where he was Project Manager. He was active at Erb Street Mennonite Church where he was a former chair of the Board of Property and very involved in the recent building project. Jim loved being on the water and especially enjoyed the last two summers sailing with his family aboard his sailboat, "Home Free." Friends are invited to share their memories of Jim with his family at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, today (Saturday) and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at Erb Street Mennonite Church, 131 Erb Street West, Waterloo, on Monday, November 15, 2004 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Eleanor Epp-Stobbe officiating. Cremation has taken lace. Following the service, friends and relatives are invited to join the family for the committal service at Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery. In memory of Jim, donations

    The Record, November 13, 2004

    James — Bonnie Lucille Albrecht. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ivan M. Gingrich was born 22 Dec 1919, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Josiah Gingrich and Hannah Martin); died 20 Jul 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36865P

    Ivan married Matilda F. Weber 8 Apr 1920. Matilda (daughter of Emanuel M. Weber and Annie Frey) was born 8 Apr 1920; died 24 Dec 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Matilda F. Weber was born 8 Apr 1920 (daughter of Emanuel M. Weber and Annie Frey); died 24 Dec 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Matilda F. Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36866

    Notes:

    Gingrich, Matilda (nee Weber) ~ Peacefully passed into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Innisfree House, Kitchener, at the age of 96 years. Matilda was the beloved wife of the late Ivan Gingrich (1999). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Florence and Darrell Jantzi, Pauline and Allen Martin, Cliff and Yvonne, all of Elmira, Carol and Dalton Jantzi of Toronto, Bonnie and the late Jim (2004) of Waterloo, the late Larry (1994), and Darlene and Eric Frede of Conestogo. Lovingly remembered by her 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Maryann and Edgar Martin, Anna Martin, and sister-in-law of Mary Weber, all of Elmira, and Delphine Weber of Kitchener. Predeceased by her parents Emanuel and Annie (Frey) Weber, stepfather Henry Bowman, a grandson, a great-granddaughter, brothers Irvin (Lydia), Clarence and Cleason Weber, sisters Barbara (Amsey Martin and Manassa Weber), Hannah (Moses) Martin, brother-in-law Emerson Martin, and stepsisters Mary (Amon) Martin and Elvina (Edwin) Lichty. Visitation will take place on Friday, December 30, 2016 from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. at Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira. Interment will be held in Hawkesville Cemetery on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service to celebrate Matilda's life at 11 a.m. at Woodside Bible Fellowship. In Matilda's memory, donations to Rising Above, My People International or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.

    Obituary of Matilda Gingrich | Dreisinger Funeral Home Ltd. (2021). Retrieved 6 April 2021, from https://dreisingerfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/17/Matilda-Gingrich/obituary.html

    Children:
    1. Florence Gingrich
    2. Clifford Gingrich
    3. Pauline Gingrich
    4. 1. James W. "Jim" Gingrich was born 14 Sep 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 2004, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Larry Gingrich was born 8 Oct 1950; died 12 Apr 1994; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Josiah Gingrich was born 14 Jun 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Amos M. Gingerich and Esther M. Eby); died 6 Dec 1972, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3212.3
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Josiah Gingrich

    Funeral service and burial took place Friday at the North Woolwich Mennonite meeting house for Josiah Gingrich. He died last Wednesday at his home in Floradale at the age of 83.
    He was the husband of the former Maryann Freeman; father of Minerva (Mrs. Manassah Martin) of Elmira and Ivan of Wallenstein; brother of Emanuel of Saskatchewan, Norman and Noah of Elmira; grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 12.
    His first wife, Hannah Martin, predeceased him in 1919; four sisters also predeceased him.

    Elmira Signet 13 Dec 1972 pg 17

    Josiah — Hannah Martin. Hannah (daughter of Paul M. Martin and Lydian Shantz) was born 27 Jan 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1919, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Hannah Martin was born 27 Jan 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Paul M. Martin and Lydian Shantz); died 18 Jan 1919, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Hannah Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71560
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    GINGRICH, in Peel Townsip, Jan. 18th, Hannah Martin, beloved wife of Josiah Gingrich, aged 27 years, 11 months and 21 days.

    Elmira Signet 23 Jan 1919

    Children:
    1. Minerva Gingrich was born 11 Feb 1915, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 2004, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Ivan M. Gingrich was born 22 Dec 1919, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Emanuel M. Weber was born 30 Mar 1893, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Amos B. Weber and Hannah Martin); died 1 Jun 1934, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7929.11
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Weber. - Emanuel, son of Amos and Hannah (Martin) Weber, was born March 30, 1893; died June 1, 1934; aged 41 y. 2 m. 2 d. He was taken ill on May 21. His mind failed. He was taken to Hamilton Hospital on May 22. He was awfully disturbed until Friday morning, when he passed away. He leaves his loving widow, 7 children, an aged father, 4 sisters and 4 brothers, namely: Leah (Mrs. Daniel Cressman), St. Jacobs; Israel, near St. Jacobs; Elias, near Yatton; Susanna (Mrs. Sidney Martin), St. Jacobs; Sidney, Lancaster, Pa.; Mary Ann (Mrs. Aaron Bauman), St. Jacobs; Amos, in Waterloo; Hannah (Mrs. Aaron Weber), Conestoga. He united with the Mennonite Church in his youth in which he remained until the Lord called him home. Funeral services were held at the Martins Church by Bros. Jessie Bauman and Thomas Reesor. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    "Dearest father, thou hast left us,
    Here thy loss we deeply feel;
    'But 'tis God that hath bereft us,
    He can all our sorrows heal."     The Family.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 15 - July 12, 1934 - pages 318,319

    Emanuel — Annie Frey. Annie (daughter of John S. Frey and Barbara Hoffman) was born 15 Oct 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1960; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Annie Frey was born 15 Oct 1894, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of John S. Frey and Barbara Hoffman); died 20 Nov 1960; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Annie Bowman
    • Name: Annie Weber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55394
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Hannah F. Weber
    2. Anna F. Weber
    3. Samuel Weber was born 4 Jan 1918; died 4 Jan 1918; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Matilda F. Weber was born 8 Apr 1920; died 24 Dec 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Isaiah Weber was born 13 May 1920; died 15 May 1920; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Barbara F. Weber was born 3 Jan 1924; died 21 May 2013, Strathroy, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Rev. Amos M. Gingerich was born 8 Jul 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses H. Gingrich and Susannah Martin); died 18 Mar 1923; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3212
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1886, 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
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Amos M. Gingerich, "the fifth son, was born July 8th, 1860. He resides on part of homestead between his father's place and that of Moses Martin. He is married to Esther Eby and has 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.].

    Amos married Esther M. Eby 21 Dec 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Martin Eby and Mary Martin, daughter of Martin E. Eby and Mary Martin) was born 4 Feb 1864, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1956; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Esther M. Eby was born 4 Feb 1864, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Martin Eby and Mary Martin, daughter of Martin E. Eby and Mary Martin); died 27 Nov 1956; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Esther M. Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2651
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Esther M. Eby, "was born February 4th, 1864. She is married to Amos Gingerich. They reside near Elmira where he is farming."


    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.].

    Children:
    1. Selina Gingerich was born 26 Mar 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. Josiah Gingrich was born 14 Jun 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1972, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Lydia Gingerich was born 16 Sep 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Emanuel Gingerich was born 14 May 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada.
    5. Norman Gingrich was born 2 May 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Mary E. Gingrich was born 6 Jan 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1962, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Gingerich was born 18 Dec 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Leah Gingerich was born 18 Dec 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Noah E. Gingrich was born Apr 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1982, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Paul M. Martin was born 9 Jul 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Absalom Martin and Sarah, son of Absalom Martin and Leah Musselman); died 6 Dec 1937, RR3, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6902.1
    • Occupation: 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Paul M. Martin

    Paul M. Martin, R.R. No. 3, Waterloo, who has been in ill health for the past four years, died at his home early today. Mr. Martin was born near St. Jacobs and was in his 71st year. He resided on the present farm for about 46 years.

    Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. W. Martin, Elmira, and Mrs. M. Bauman, Waterloo township, five sons, Menno, Moose Jaw, Sask., Elum, Strasburg, Absolum, Waterloo, Alvin, Waterloo township and Paul at home. Two brothers, five sisters and 21 grandchildren also survive.

    Kitchener Daily Record Dec 6 1937 pg 15

    Paul married Lydian Shantz 4 Mar 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydian (daughter of Menno Shantz and Elizabeth, daughter of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider) was born 27 Mar 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1959, RR3 Waterloo, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Lydian Shantz was born 27 Mar 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Menno Shantz and Elizabeth, daughter of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider); died 4 Jun 1959, RR3 Waterloo, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lydian Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6902
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennnonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lydia Ann Shantz, "was born March 27th, 1866. She is married to Paul M. Martin."


    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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    Mrs. Lydiann Martin, 93, of St. Jacobs, died, Thursday, June 4, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Milton Bauman, RR 3, Waterloo, after a lengthy illness.

    Born in Waterloo township, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Menno Shantz. Mrs. Martin was the last surviving member of her family.

    Her husband, the late Paul M. Martin, died in 1937.

    Surviving are four sons, Elam of Kitchener, Absalom of Waterloo and Alvin and Paul of RR 3, Waterloo; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, RR 1, Elmira, and Mrs Milton (Sussanna) Bauman, RR 3, Waterloo; 26 grand-children and 50 great-grandchildren. Two sons and one daughter predeceased her.

    The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Saturday at 4 p.m. when removal was made to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Milton Bauman, for the service Sunday at 1:30 p.m. A public service followed at Martin's Mennonite meeting house. Burial was the adjoining cemetery.

    Children:
    1. 5. Hannah Martin was born 27 Jan 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1919, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Menno S. Martin was born 31 Aug 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1938; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elum S. Martin was born 21 Apr 1894, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth S. Martin was born 15 Dec 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1988; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Absalom Martin was born 2 Oct 1897, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Alvin S. Martin was born 26 Sep 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1971, RR3, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Amos S. Martin was born 3 Oct 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Susannah S. Martin was born 26 Dec 1905, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Paul S. Martin was born 14 Jan 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Amos B. Weber was born 17 Apr 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Elias Weber and Susannah Bricker); died 9 Feb 1935, Near, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7929
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer. Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Amos Weber," was born April 17th, 1851. On October 7th, 1872, he was married to Hannah, daughter of Elias Martin. They reside on the old "Jacob Bricker Farm" one and one-half miles north-west of Waterloo. They have a family of nine 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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    Weber - Amos Weber, son of Elias and Susanna Bricker, was born April 17, 1851; died at his home Feb. 9, 1935; aged 83 y. 9 m. 23 d. He resided on the farm near Waterloo, Ont., for 62 years. On Oct. 8, 1872, he was married to Hannah Martin who preceded him 5 years ago. To this union were born 9 children. He is survived by 5 sons and 4 daughters: Leah (Mrs. Daniel Cressman), and Esrael, Elias Yatton, susanna (Mrs. Sidney Martin), all of St Jacobs, Ont.; Sidney, Lancaster, Pa.; Mary Ann (Mrs. Aaron Bauman), Hannah (Mrs. Aaron Weber), Conestoga; Amos of Waterloo and Emanuel at the homestead who preceded him 8 months ago. He also leaves 59 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Death was due to heart failure. In his early youth he united with the Mennonite Church, in which he was a faithful member until death. Funeral at his home Feb. 13, thence to Martin's Church where service was conducted by Thomas Reesor and Urias Martin. His body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery


    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 49 - March 7, 1935 - Page 1042, 1043, 1044.

    Amos married Hannah Martin 8 Oct 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of Elias Martin and Susannah Shantz) was born 3 Nov 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1929; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Hannah Martin was born 3 Nov 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Elias Martin and Susannah Shantz); died 30 Jul 1929; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hannah Weber
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4307
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Hannah Martin, "the eldest in family, was born November 3rd, 1851. She is married to Amos Weber."


    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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    Weber. - Hannah Martin, wife of Amos Weber, was born near St. Jacobs, Ont., Nov. 3, 1851; died July 30, 1929; aged 77 y. 8 m. 27 d. On July 14, she took a stroke which confined her to her bed until she peacefully passed away. There survive a loving husband and nine children: Leah (Mrs. Daniel Cressman), Israel, Elias, Susanna (Mr.s Sidney Martin), Sidney, Mary Ann, Amos, Emanuel, and Hannah (Mr.s Aaron Weber). She also leaves 2 brothers (Jacob and Menno), 3 sisters (Mrs. Sidney Snyder, Mrs. Daniel Weber, and Mrs. Menno Bauman), 55 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Martin's church, in charge of Urias Martin and Jesse Bauman of Waterloo, Ont., and Frank Horst, of Lancaster, Pa. Interment in the cemetery near by.


    Gospel Herald - Volume XXII, Number 24 - September 12, 1929 - pages 511-12

    Children:
    1. Leah M. Weber was born 25 Jul 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1963, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Rev. Israel M. Weber was born 16 Sep 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1952.
    3. Elias M. Weber was born 16 Nov 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1963; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Sydney Weber was born 5 Jul 1882, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Susannah M. Weber was born 6 Aug 1882, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1959; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Sidney Weber was born Aug 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Mary Ann Weber was born 30 Oct 1886, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1969, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Susannah Weber was born 12 Dec 1889, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Hannah M. Weber was born 17 May 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Amos M. Weber was born 17 May 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. 6. Emanuel M. Weber was born 30 Mar 1893, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1934, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  John S. Frey was born 31 Jan 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Frey and Leavea "Levy" Stauffer); died 23 Oct 1946, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7438.2
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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, own Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John — Barbara Hoffman. Barbara (daughter of Joseph B. Hoffman and Catharine M. Brubacher) was born 2 Aug 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1940; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Barbara Hoffman was born 2 Aug 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph B. Hoffman and Catharine M. Brubacher); died 25 Jul 1940; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Frey
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1477.2
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. John S. Frey

    ST. JACOBS.\emdash The funeral of the late Mrs. John S. Frey was held on Monday morning. After a short service at her late residence, the memorial service was held in the Conestogo meeting house near the Three Bridges, which was largely attended.

    She is survived by her husband, five daughters and seven sons: Mrs. Henry Bowman, Lexington, Mrs. Onias Weber, Hawkesville. Mrs. Allen Diefenbecker, 8th of Peel, Mrs. Amos Bowman and Mrs. Jacob Bowman of St. Jacobs. The sons are: Israel of Conestogo, Aaron, Tilman, Emanuel and Allen of St. Jacobs, John and Ezra of Heidelberg. One sister, Mrs. John Metzger, and one brother, Mr. Aaron Hoffman of Heidelberg, also survive.


    Waterloo Chronicle 2 Aug 1940 pg 6

    Children:
    1. Israel Frey was born 12 Jun 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1966; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Annie Frey was born 15 Oct 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1960; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Frey was born 4 Mar 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1977, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Methodist Church, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Aaron H. Frey was born 29 Dec 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1975, RR1, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Tilman H. Frey was born 14 Feb 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1985, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Melvina H. Frey was born 3 Oct 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1982; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Leavea Frey was born 30 Nov 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1994; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John H. Frey was born 6 Apr 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1983; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Emanuel H. Frey was born 2 Mar 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1995; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Ezra H. Frey was born 11 Nov 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Allan H. Frey was born 20 Nov 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Barbara Frey was born 10 Aug 1916, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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