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Solomon J. Kuepfer

Male 1907 - 1974  (66 years)


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  1. 1.  Solomon J. Kuepfer was born 9 Jul 1907, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Z. Kuepfer and Lydia Jantzi); died 21 May 1974, , Norfolk Co., Ontario; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101866260
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305873

    Notes:

    KUEPFER, Solomon J.

    Of Millbank, died suddenly Tuesday evening as the result of a car-truck collision near Simcoe. He was born in Mornington Township 66 years ago, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Z. Kuepfer; dear brother of Menno of Route 2, Atwood, Daniel of Shakespeare, Aaron of Newton; predeceased by his wife, the former Kathryn Lebold; also by one sister, Katie (Mrs. Aaron Streicher).

    Friends may call at the family residence in Millbank after 7 p.m. Thursday evening. A family service will be conducted at the home Saturday at 1 o'clock, followed by a further service in the Mornington Amish-Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

    Funeral arrangements by Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley.

    Solomon married Kathryn "Katie" "Catherine" Lebold 19 Jan 1932, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Kathryn (daughter of Simon G. Lebold and Mariah "Mary" Boshart) was born 2 Nov 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1974, , Norfolk Co., Ontario; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph Z. Kuepfer was born 5 Jul 1881, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Solomon J. Kuepfer and Catherine W. Zehr); died 1967, Listowel Cemetery, Listowel, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115876
    • Residence: 1903, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    KUEPFER, Joseph
    By Record Correspondent
    WELLESLEY\emdash Joseph Z. Kuepfer of RR 1, Newton, died Sunday at Listowel Hospital after a brief illness. He was 86.
    Mr. Kuepfer was born in Mornington Township and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Soloman Kuepfer. He farmed at Peffers all his life and was a member of the Amish Mennonite faith.
    Surviving are his wife, the former Lydia Jantzi, whom he married in 1903; four sons, Soloman, Daniel and Aaron, all of RR 1, Newton, and Menno of RR 2, Atwood; three brothers, Ezra of RR 1, Newton, Soloman of Seaforth, and Emmanuel of St. Agatha; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Tena) Carter of RR 1, Newton, and Mrs. Christian (Mary) Kuepfer of RR 2, Atwood; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one daughter, Katie; two brothers, and three sisters.
    The body is at his residence where the service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Seventh Line Amish Mennonite cemetery, Mornington Township. Bishop Samuel Steckly will officiate.

    Joseph married Lydia Jantzi 21 Jan 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Joseph G. Jantzi and Catherine Schwartzentruber) was born 15 Jun 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1970, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lydia Jantzi was born 15 Jun 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph G. Jantzi and Catherine Schwartzentruber); died 4 Feb 1970, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Lydia Kuepfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51747
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    KUEPFER, Mrs. Joseph

    Mrs. Joseph Kuepfer, 92, of Peffers died Wednesday, February 4 at the Milverton Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

    The former Lydia Jantzi, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jantzi. She was of the Amish Mennonite faith.
    She was predeceased by her husband in 1967, a daughter Katie and three brothers and six sisters.

    She is survived by her four sons, Solomon, Millbank; Menno, Atwood; Daniel and Aaron, both of Peffers; 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

    The body rested at the home of her son Aaron at Peffers and the service was conducted from the home on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. followed by burial in the Seventh Line Amish Mennonite cemetery, Mornington Township. Bishop William Carter officiated.

    Pallbearers were Jacob W. Kuepfer, Jacob Steckley, Nick Schmidt, Daniel Albrecht, Sol. Wagler, Noah Kuepfer.

    Relatives attended from Tavistock, New Hamburg, Stratford, and Penna.

    Children:
    1. 1. Solomon J. Kuepfer was born 9 Jul 1907, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1974, , Norfolk Co., Ontario; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Solomon J. Kuepfer was born 29 Jun 1853, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of John L. Kuepfer and Magdalena G. Jantzi); died 25 Jul 1934.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227035
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    CARTER, Mrs. Christina Died Thursday, April 9, 1981, at the Milverton Nursing Home.

    She formerly resided at RR 1, Newton. She was born in Mornington Township 87 years ago and was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church.

    Daughter of the late Solomon Kuepfer and the former Katherine Zehr. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold Carter in 1972. Lovingly remembered by three sons; William, Joe and LeRoy, all of Mornington township; one daughter, Ruth (Mrs. Ephriam Steckley) of RR 2, Atwood; two brothers, Ezra of Milverton and Emmanuel of St Agatha; 20 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Predeceased by one son, Emmanuel; three grandchildren, four brothers and seven sisters.

    Resting at her son's home, William Carter, Lot 2, Concession 7, Mornington township, until Sunday, April 12 where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with Aaron J. Kuepfer officiating. Burial to follow at the 7th Line Amish Mennonite cemetery, Mornington township. Arrangements by the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, Milverton.


    Stratford Beacon Herald 10 Apr 1981

    Solomon — Catherine W. Zehr. Catherine (daughter of Joseph C. Zehr and Barbara K. Widrick) was born 9 Mar 1855; died 12 Aug 1900. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catherine W. Zehr was born 9 Mar 1855 (daughter of Joseph C. Zehr and Barbara K. Widrick); died 12 Aug 1900.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine W. Kuepfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112198

    Children:
    1. Katie Kuepfer was born 24 Jan 1885; died 19 Sep 1950.
    2. Jacob Z. Kuepfer was born 25 Jul 1886, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1966, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ezra Z. Kuepfer was born 16 Jan 1892, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1984, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. 2. Joseph Z. Kuepfer was born 5 Jul 1881, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1967, Listowel Cemetery, Listowel, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.
    5. Rachel Kuepfer was born 10 Jun 1877; died 4 Jun 1957.

  3. 6.  Joseph G. Jantzi was born 1 May 1835, , New York State, USA (son of John Jantzi and Elisabeth Gerber); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51743
    • Residence: 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Joseph married Catherine Schwartzentruber 8 Jan 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of John S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Blank) was born 30 Oct 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catherine Schwartzentruber was born 30 Oct 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Blank); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Catherine Jantzi
    • Name: Katie Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51744
    • Residence: 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Nancy A. Jantzi was born 26 Mar 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1927, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharina Jantzi was born 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Elizabeth Jantzi was born 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1949; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Leah S. Jantzi was born 25 Mar 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1898.
    5. Mary Jantzi was born 10 Oct 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1933, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Susie Jantzi was born 13 Dec 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1961; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John Jantzi was born 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Daniel S. Jantzi was born 24 Mar 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jul 1952; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Solomon S. Jantzi was born 14 Nov 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1965; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 3. Lydia Jantzi was born 15 Jun 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1970, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.
    11. Joseph Jantzi was born May 1885, , USA; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John L. Kuepfer was born 1828, , Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob S. Kuepfer and Mary Lichti); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: John Kipfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58918
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John married Magdalena G. Jantzi 22 Feb 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena was born 1833, , France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Magdalena G. Jantzi was born 1833, , France; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Magdalena G. Kuepfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58919
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 4. Solomon J. Kuepfer was born 29 Jun 1853, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1934.
    2. Mary Kuepfer was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. John J. Kuepfer was born 27 Jan 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1945; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. Elisabeth Kuepfer was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Rebecca Kuepfer was born Dec 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Joseph C. Zehr was born 8 Sep 1822, , Germany; died 22 Apr 1915; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163297
    • Immigration: 1861
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Joseph — Barbara K. Widrick. Barbara was born 12 Jan 1832, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died Jul 1856, , Lewis Co., New York; was buried , Amish Zehr Cemetery, Croghan A. M. Cemetery, Croghan, Lewis, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Barbara K. Widrick was born 12 Jan 1832, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died Jul 1856, , Lewis Co., New York; was buried , Amish Zehr Cemetery, Croghan A. M. Cemetery, Croghan, Lewis, New York, United States.

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    • Name: Barbara K. Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144101

    Children:
    1. 5. Catherine W. Zehr was born 9 Mar 1855; died 12 Aug 1900.

  5. 12.  John Jantzi was born 1805, , France; died Bef 25 Jun 1890.

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    • Name: John Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124953
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John — Elisabeth Gerber. Elisabeth (daughter of Joseph Gerber) was born CALC 31 Dec 1805, , France; died 25 Jun 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elisabeth Gerber was born CALC 31 Dec 1805, , France (daughter of Joseph Gerber); died 25 Jun 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elisabeth Jantzi
    • Name: Lizzie Gerber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124954
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 6. Joseph G. Jantzi was born 1 May 1835, , New York State, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Christian G. Jantzi was born 9 Feb 1837, , New York State, USA; died 23 Jan 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Michael Jantzi was born 1838, , New York State, USA; died Bef 1881.
    4. Catherine Jantzi was born 26 May 1838, , New York State, USA; died 22 Dec 1923, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. John G. Jantzi was born 4 Feb 1841, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1926; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Peter J. Jantzi was born 5 Jun 1842, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Barbara G. Jantzi was born 29 Mar 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1916; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Jacob G. Jantzi was born 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1878.
    9. Annie Jantzi was born 19 Apr 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  John S. Schwartzentruber was born CALC 2 Apr 1802, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 21 Dec 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133491
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John — Catherine Blank. Catherine was born 1807, , France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catherine Blank was born 1807, , France; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Catherine Schwartzentruber
    • Name: Katie Blank
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133492
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Margaret Swartzentruber was born 1831, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Leah B. Schwartzentruber was born 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Susanna B. Schwartzentruber was born 18 Sep 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 7. Catherine Schwartzentruber was born 30 Oct 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Christian Schwartzentruber was born 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Peter B. Schwartzentruber was born CALC 17 Feb 1839, Windenmiehl, , Ohio; died 29 Aug 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Mary Schwartzentruber was born 22 Oct 1840, , Ohio, USA; died 15 Nov 1915, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John B. Schwartzentruber was born 29 Aug 1842, , Ohio, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Letty Schwartzentruber was born 1845, , Ohio, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Anna B. "Nancy" Swartzentruber was born 2 Feb 1845, , Ohio, USA; died 21 Nov 1901.
    11. Magdalena "Lena" Schwartzentruber was born 23 May 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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