Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Robert Nahrgang

Male 1936 - 1987  (50 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Robert Nahrgang was born 2 Dec 1936 (son of Isaac Alexander Nahrgang and Gertrude Salina Gow); died 11 Apr 1987.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-322222


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Isaac Alexander Nahrgang was born 8 Dec 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham "Abram" Nahrgang and Catherine Brenneman); died 20 Jan 1975; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206964675
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180845
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Isaac married Gertrude Salina Gow 28 Nov 1923, Ratho, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. Gertrude was born 21 Aug 1902, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1943, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Sep 1943, Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Gertrude Salina Gow was born 21 Aug 1902, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1943, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Sep 1943, Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Gertrude Salina Nahrgang
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34696

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    MRS. ISAAC NAHRGANG

    NEW HAMBURG. Sept. 17 -- Mrs. Isaac Nahrgang, 41, Moyer Street, died at Freeport Sanatorium yesterday after an illness of two years. Born in Blenheim Townshlp, her maiden name was Gertrude Gow, daughter of Mr and Mrs. William Gow, who now reside at Ratho. Her marriage took place Oct. 28, 1924, at Ratho. Mrs. Nahrgang attended the Evangelical Church, New Hamburg. Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by three sons, Robert, William and Percy. and three daughters, Mrs. Eric (Katherine) Schmidt, Jean, Joyce and Donna, all of New Hamburg; six brothers, Michael, Cookstown, Allan, Woodstock, James, London, William, Blythe, Robert, Waterloo, and Fred, Bright; three sisters, Mrs. L. Shearman, Mrs Irvine Zinn and Mrs. James Pettigrew, all of Bright. two grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held from the Becker Funeral Home, Sunday afternoon. Arrangements are not complete. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery New Hamburg. The remains are resting at the Becker Funeral Home.

    Kitchener Daily Record 17 Sep 1943 pg 15

    Children:
    1. Catherine Emma "Cass" Nahrgang was born 1 Sep 1924, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jean Elvera Nahrgang was born 2 Jun 1927, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Holy Family Roman Catholic Cemetery, New Hamburg, Region of Waterloo, Ontario.
    3. Joyce Nahrgang was born 25 Aug 1928; died 2005.
    4. Donna Nahrgang was born 27 Aug 1931; died 22 Jan 2012.
    5. William Abram Nahrgang was born 21 Dec 1934, Ratho, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 28 Jun 2012, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rostock, Ellice Township, Perth Co., . Ontario, Canada.
    6. 1. Robert Nahrgang was born 2 Dec 1936; died 11 Apr 1987.
    7. Percy Ronald Edward Nahrgang was born 20 Apr 1940; died 9 May 1992; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Abraham "Abram" Nahrgang was born 12 Mar 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Isaac Nahrgang and Catharine Bricker); died 29 Jan 1942, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70217078
    • Name: Abram Nahrgang
    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5037.4
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer - odd jobs
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    New Hamburg, Jan 30 - Abram Nahrgang, 69, died suddenly last evening at his home, Joseph Street. Deceased was born in Wilmot Township on March 12 1872, a son of Mr. And Mrs. Isaac Nahrgang. Ten years ago he lost his left arm in a threshing accident and has lived retired since. He was married three times. His first wife, Miss Coxson, died some years ago and he married Catherine Brenemen, who passed away three years ago. Surviving are his wife, the former Mrs Smith, four sons, Isaac of New Hamburg, Abram of Waterloo, Percy and William of Illinois, one brother, Urias of Haysville, ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the home at one o'clock to the Blenheim Mennonite Church fro services at 2: 30. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Moses Roth will officiate. Remains are at home.

    The Kitchener Daily News 30 Jan 1942

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    Abram Nahrgang

    The death of Mr. Abram Nahrgang occurred very unexpectedly at his home here last Thursday evening, January 29. Though under medical care for a week, he passed away suddenly after the evening meal from a heart attack.

    The deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Nahrgang and was born in Wilmot Township on March 12, 1873, being in his 69th year. He spent his early days on the farm and about thirty-five years ago, moved to New Hamburg where he had resided since. Ten years ago he lost his left arm when caught in a threshing machine and had since lived retired.

    Mr. Nahrgang was married three times. His first wife, Laura Waldie, died a year after their marriage and he later married Catharine Brenneman, who predeceased him three years ago.

    Besides his third wife, formerly Mrs. Smee, he is survived by four sons from the second union, Isaac, New Hamburg, Abram of Waterloo, Percy and William of Moline, Ill., 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

    The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from his late home to the Blenheim Mennonite Church for service and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Bishop Moses Roth was in charge of the funeral service.

    New Hamburg Independent, February 6, 1942

    Abraham — Catherine Brenneman. Catherine was born 28 Nov 1876, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1939, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catherine Brenneman was born 28 Nov 1876, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1939, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70217274
    • Name: Catherine Nahrgang
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22898
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. Abram Nahrgang

    New Hamburg - following a lingering illness, Catherine Brenneman, wife of Abram Nahrgang, passed away at her home, here, late Wednesday night, and her 64th year. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John L. Brenneman, the deceased born in South Easthope.

    Funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon to Blenheim Mennonite Church, of which she was an adherent

    The Waterloo Chronicle Jan 27 1939 pg 3

    Children:
    1. 2. Isaac Alexander Nahrgang was born 8 Dec 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1975; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Abraham I. Nahrgang was born Jan 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Percy J. Nahrgang was born Feb 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. William W. Nahrgang was born Feb 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Isaac Nahrgang was born 9 Jun 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christopher Nahrgang and Mary Schneider); died 16 Apr 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70199139
    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5037
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1867, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., 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
    • Misfortune: 1901; killed in construction accident
    • Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Isaac Nahrgang, "was born June 9th, 1844. On June 4th, 1867, he was married to Catharine Bricker who was born January 3rd, 1845. They reside about a mile south of New Hamburg where he is engaged in farming. To them is born a family of four 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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    Hamburg Independent.-Mr. Isaac Nahrgang met with an accident, which resulted in his death on Tuesday afternoon. While helping to take down the frame work of a barn on the Green farm, four miles South of this town, a heavy piece of timber fell and struck him, breaking his leg and back, of which injuries he expired a short time after. Deceased was in his 67th year and leaves to mourn his sudden demise a wife and grown up family, who have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
    Wellesley Maple Leaf, April 25, 1901

    Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

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    NAHRGANG - On the 16th of April, 1901, in Wilmot Township, Ontario, Isaac Nahrgang, aged 56 years, 7 months and 10 days. He died from the effects of an accident, from a falling timber while tearing down a barn owned by Moses Cressman. He was knocked to the ground and received internal and external injuries. He lived about one hour after the accident. He was of a cheerful and pleasant disposition and will be greatly missed in his home and neighborhood. He leaves a loving wife and three sons; one daughter passed away a few years ago. Since the meeting held last winter at Blehn's Church he (by the grace of God) led an "overcoming life" and was a "praying man." The remains were laid to rest at the Blenheim burying ground. Services were held by E.S. Hallman from Isa. 38:1 and Solomon Gehman from Matt. 24:44.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 10, May 15, 1901 - Page 158, 159:

    Isaac married Catharine Bricker 4 Jun 1867, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Abraham "Abram" Bricker and Catharine Hallman) was born 3 Jan 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catharine Bricker was born 3 Jan 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham "Abram" Bricker and Catharine Hallman); died 11 Apr 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70199213
    • Name: Catharine Nahrgang
    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1302
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1867, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Catharine Bricker,"was born January 3rd, 1845. She is married to Isaac Nahrgang, a farmer. They reside in the southern part of Wilmot Township. To them are born four 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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    Nahrgang. - Sister Cathrine (Bricker) Nahrgang, died at Berlin, Ont., April 11, 1912; aged 67 y. 3 m. 8 d. She was married to Bro. Isaac Nahrgang who preceded her 11 years ago and her daughter preceded her 14 years ago. She leaves to mourn 3 sons, 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 brother and 4 sisters. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church until death. A devoted and loving mother, she was greatly esteemed and loved by her neighbors, had a smile and a word of comfort for every one.
    "Farewell, dear family, I am at rest;
    My voice no more you'll hear;
    Live faithfully and you'll be blest,
    And death you need not fear."
    By one of the family.

    Gospel Herald - Volume V, Number 6 - May 9, 1912

    Children:
    1. Alexander Nahrgang was born 19 May 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Urias Nahrgang was born 22 Aug 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1944, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Matilda Nahrgang was born 14 Jul 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1899, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. 4. Abraham "Abram" Nahrgang was born 12 Mar 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1942, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.