Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.
Home Search  
Print Bookmark

Enos Gingerich

Male 1900 - 1993  (92 years)


Generations:      Standard    |    Vertical    |    Compact    |    Box    |    Text    |    Ahnentafel    |    Fan Chart    |    Media    |    PDF

Less detail
Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Enos Gingerich was born 26 Aug 1900, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of John E. Gingerich and Rachel Oesch); died 4 Mar 1993, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45120863
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28535P
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1969, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Gingerich.- Enos, 92, Tavistock, Ont. Born: Aug. 26, 1900, Ellice Twp., Ont., to John and Rachel Oesch Gingerich. Died: March 4, 1993, Tavistock, Ont. Survivors-wife: Reta Shantz Brenneman Gingerich; children: Ruth Leiskau, Clare, Bryan; stepchildren: Helen Brenneman, Jean Bowman, Ray Brenneman, Walter Brenneman, Lillian Schmitt. Predeceased by: Edna Steinman Gingerich (wife), Barbara Shantz Bender Gingerich (wife), Dorothy Gingerich, Elvina Metzger, and Clara Thomas (stepdaughters). Funeral: March 7, Mark Jutzi Funeral Home Chapel, by Rudy Baergen. Burial: First Mennonite Church Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 86, Number 13 - March 30, 1993, pages 18, 19.

    Enos married Edna Pearl Cook 12 Oct 1921. Edna (daughter of Daniel Cook and Margaret Elizabeth McDonald, daughter of Noah G. Steinman and Leah R. Schwartzentruber) was born 3 May 1903, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1951, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Enos — Reta Shantz. Reta (daughter of Norman Shantz and Emma Rosenberger) was born 23 Aug 1912, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 2010, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Enos married Barbara S. Bender 27 Jul 1955. 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]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John E. GingerichJohn E. Gingerich was born 7 Sep 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Peter L. Gingerich and Anna M. Erb); died 25 Jun 1951, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22419855
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-677
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1886, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Gingerich, -- John, son of Peter and Anna (Erb) Gingerich, was born in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., Sept. 7, 1860; died at his home in Baden, Ont., June 25, 1951, after a short illness; aged 90 y. 9 m. 18 d. He was united in marriage to Rachel Oesch, who passed away in 1944. Surviving are 3 sons (Peter and Edmund, of Baden, Ont., and Enos, Shakespeare, Ont.), 2 daughters (Annie-Mrs. Ephraim Brubacher, Baden, Ont., and Mattie-Mrs. Aaron Bender, Crosshill, Ont.). He was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted by Elmer Schwartzendtruber at the home and by Oscar Burkholder at the Steinman Church. Text: James 1: 12. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 35 - August 28, 1951-page 846

    John married Rachel Oesch 10 Jan 1884, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Rachel (daughter of John S. Oesch and Barbara Nafziger) was born 10 Jan 1859, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Rachel OeschRachel Oesch was born 10 Jan 1859, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John S. Oesch and Barbara Nafziger); died 28 Jul 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22419918
    • Name: Rachel Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-13693
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Gingerich.-Rachel, daughter of John and Barbara Oesch, was born in Huron Co., Ont., Jan. 10, 1859; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 28, 1944; aged 85 y. 6 m. 18 d. On Jan. 10, 1884, she was united in marriage to John E. Gingerich. This union was blessed with 5 children. Surviving are her husband, 3 sons and 2 daughters (Peter, Edmund, Enos, and Annie-Mrs. E. Brubacher, of Baden; and Mattie-Mrs. Aaron Bender, of Linwood), 4 sisters (Barbara-Mrs. John Brenneman, Waterloo; Katie-Mrs. Dan Brenneman, Milverton; Mary-Mrs. Peter Brenneman, New Hamburg; and Nancy-Mrs. John Roth. Imlay City, Mich.), 2 brothers (Joseph, Saskatchewan; and John, Milverton), 16 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Two sisters and one grandchild preceded her. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were in charge of Samuel Schultz and Moses Roth.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVII, No . 26 - September 29, 1944, page 519, 520

    ___________

    In Loving Memory Died At St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday, July 28th, 1944 Rachel Gingerich Beloved wife of John E. Gingerich Aged: 85 years, 6 months and 18 days. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Baden, on Monday, July 31st, at 2 o'clock p.m., to Steinman's A.-M. Church and Cemetery. A loving mother from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Annie Gingerich was born 10 May 1886, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1971; was buried 5 Oct 1971, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalena "Mattie" Gingerich was born 18 Oct 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1969, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Peter O. Gingerich was born 9 Oct 1889, Blake, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 30 Aug 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Edmund Gingerich was born 27 Dec 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1967; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. 1. Enos Gingerich was born 26 Aug 1900, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1993, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Peter L. Gingerich was born 21 Aug 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Gingerich, Sr. and Veronica "Fanny" Litwiller); died 19 May 1878, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31528P
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Peter married Anna M. Erb 1856. Anna (daughter of Christian Erb and Elizabeth Schultz) was born Feb 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Anna M. Erb was born Feb 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Erb and Elizabeth Schultz); died 10 Nov 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna M. Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31529P
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Jacob E. Gingerich was born 1 Dec 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1889; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    2. Christian E. Gingerich was born 28 Feb 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1942, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    3. 2. John E. Gingerich was born 7 Sep 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1951, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Samuel Gingerich was born CALC 31 Dec 1861; died 14 Jan 1869; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    5. Peter Gingerich was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  John S. Oesch was born 5 Mar 1821, , France; died 3 Jun 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-285279
    • Immigration: 1858, , Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    John — Barbara Nafziger. Barbara was born 11 Sep 1816, Imling, , France; died 18 Jun 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara Nafziger was born 11 Sep 1816, Imling, , France; died 18 Jun 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Oesch
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-8760
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    OESCH.-Near Philipsburg, Ont., Barbara, maiden name Nafziger, wife of John Oesch, aged 79 years, 9 months and 7 days. She was born in Imling, near Saarbourg, France, on the 11th of September, 1816. Her leaves her husband, one son and two daughters, two sisters and ten grandchildren to mourn, but not as those who have no hope. She was entirely helpless for two years and finally a stroke of paralysis came, two weeks before her death. Her remains were laid to rest in Steinman's graveyard in Wilmot Twp., and were followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends. Funeral services by Daniel Steinman from 1 Cor. 15 and by Jacob M. and Jacob Bender from John 5: 24. JOHN OESCH.


    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIII, No. 15, August 1, 1896, page 236, 237, 238

    Children:
    1. Joel Oesch was born 2 Mar 1847; died Aft 1888.
    2. Elisabeth Oesch was born 16 Mar 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1914.
    3. John N. Oesch was born 20 Aug 1849, , France; died 2 Aug 1916; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Barbara Oesch was born 4 Mar 1851, , France; died 10 Mar 1922, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Joseph N. Oesch was born 15 May 1857, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1952.
    6. 3. Rachel Oesch was born 10 Jan 1859, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacob Gingerich, Sr. was born 2 Feb 1798, , Germany; died 21 Nov 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87411
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Jacob married Veronica "Fanny" Litwiller 1828. Veronica (daughter of Jacob Litwiller and Anna Maria Maurer) was born 6 Dec 1801, Illfurth, , Alsace, France; died 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Veronica "Fanny" Litwiller was born 6 Dec 1801, Illfurth, , Alsace, France (daughter of Jacob Litwiller and Anna Maria Maurer); died 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Fanny Litwiller
    • Name: Veronica "Fanny" Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24861
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 4. Peter L. Gingerich was born 21 Aug 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1878, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    2. Christian L. Gingerich was born 5 May 1831, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1910, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob L. Gingerich, Jr. was born 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Joseph Gingerich was born 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1891.
    5. Marie Gingerich was born 1835, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Barbara L. Gingerich was born 14 Nov 1839, Of, South East Hope Township, Perth Co., Ontario; died 3 Jan 1872, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Fred Gingerich was born 1841, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Rudolph L. Gingerich was born 19 Jan 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Daniel Gingerich was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Wilhelmina Betzner was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Christian Erb was born 1791, , , France; died 22 May 1875, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239546
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    It is reported by Christian Erb was born in Walle, Strasburg, Germany, not yet proven.

    Christian — Elizabeth Schultz. Elizabeth was born 1798, , , France; died Bef 1871. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Schultz was born 1798, , , France; died Bef 1871.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239547
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Erb
    2. Daniel Erb was born 1825, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Milford, Seward, Nebraska, USA.
    3. Catharina Erb was born 1826, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Peter Erb was born 1828, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Elizabeth Erb was born 26 Oct 1828, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1915, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Peter S. Erb was born 21 Nov 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Henry Erb was born 1830, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Magdalena Erb was born 6 Feb 1832, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1916, Kalona, Washington, Iowa, United States; was buried , Lower Deer Creek Cemetery, Kalona, Washington, Iowa, USA.
    9. Christian S. Erb was born 1835, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Barbara Erb was born 2 Feb 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1931, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Johan Erb was born 1837, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. 5. Anna M. Erb was born Feb 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    13. John Erb was born 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Jacobin Erb was born 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    15. Phillipine "Bina" Erb was born 15 Nov 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1911.


This site powered by The Next Generation of Genealogy Sitebuilding ©, v. 12.0.1, written by Darrin Lythgoe 2001-2024.