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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Chris Roi

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Norman Roi was born 17 Nov 1897, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Roi and Lydia Brenneman); died 8 Jan 1989; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45088991
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136864
    • Occupation: 1921, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

    Norman married Christina Bender 2 Mar 1921, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Christina (daughter of Jacob S. Bender and Barbara Schwartzentruber) was born 25 Oct 1899, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Christina Bender was born 25 Oct 1899, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob S. Bender and Barbara Schwartzentruber); died 6 Oct 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33091156
    • Name: Christina Roi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136863

    Notes:

    Roi, Mrs. Norman
    Passed away October 6 at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, in her 76th year. She was a member of 16th line Mennonite Church.

    She is survived by her husband Norman of Wellesley and one son Christ of Toronto; two daughters, Doris (Mrs. Mervin Kropf) of Route 2, Wellesley, Agnes (Mrs. Dan Bender) of Wellesley and one sister, Emma Oesch of Route 1, Milverton; survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son, three brothers and two sisters.

    The late Mrs. Roi rested at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley. Saturday noon removal was made to East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th line for service at 2: 30 p.m.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 7 October, 1976

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    Roi, Christina, daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Schwartzentruber) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Oct, 25, 1899; died of a stroke at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Oct. 6, 1976; aged 76 y. On Mar. 2, 1921, she was married to Norman Roi, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Chris), 2 daughters (Doris ; Mrs. Mervin Kropf and Agnes ; Mrs. Dan Bender), 15 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Willis), 3 brothers (Noah, Eli, and Manasseh), and 2 sisters (Amanda ; Mrs. Menno Zehr and Ida ; Mrs. Simon Bender). She was a member of the Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church on Oct. 9, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich and Vernon Zehr; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 43 - November 2, 1976 ; page 856

    Children:
    1. 1. Chris Roi
    2. Willis Roi was born 12 Jun 1923, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1956, near, Port Hope, , Ontario; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Doris Lydia Roi was born 7 Feb 1926; died 9 Jan 2000; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Agnes Roi was born 13 Aug 1930; died 8 Dec 2003; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Christian RoiChristian Roi was born 20 May 1859, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Louis Roy and Magdalena Erb); died 5 Mar 1932, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137281
    • Occupation: 1886, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Notes:

    Christian Roi

    Mr. Christian Roi, a well-known and highly esteemed resident of the Cassel district died last Saturday night, March 5th, at the age of 72 years. He had been ill for some time and sent through a critical operation on the stomach on Saturday forenoon, but owing to his advanced age failed to rally and passed away in the evening.'

    The deceased was born in East Zorra and spent his whole life there farming successfully for many years. He retired from active labor a few years ago. He was married to Lydia Brenneman, who predeceased him three years ago. Three sons and one daughter are left to mourn his demise. They are Emerson of Woodstock, Simon near Hickson, Norman on the homestead near Cassel. He also leaves three brothers and one sister, Lois, Joseph and Mrs. Sol. Brenneman, of Tavistock, and Joel Roi, east of New Hamburg.

    The funeral was held on Tuesday from his late home on the 14th line of East Zorra to the 16th line A.M. church and cemetery. The funeral was attended b a large circle of sorrowing relatives, friends and neighbors.

    New Hamburg Independent Mar 11 1932 pg 5

    Christian married Lydia Brenneman 25 Mar 1886, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Lydia was born 7 Apr 1856, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1929, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lydia BrennemanLydia Brenneman was born 7 Apr 1856, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1929, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Lydia Roi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137327
    • Residence: 1886, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Roi. - Lydia Brenneman Roi, wife of Christian Roi, was born in South Easthope, Perth Co., Ont., April 7, 1856; died April 5, 1929 in East Zorra, after an illness of four months; aged 72 y. 11 m. 29 d. In early life she accepted Christ, was received into church membership to which she remained faithful until the end. On March 25, 1886, she was united in marriage to Chris Roi. This union was blessed with four children, 3 sons and 1 daughter (Emerson, Simon, Norman, and Lydia, wife of Sol Brenneman. She is survived by her husband, 3 sons, 1 daughter, 13 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 1 sister. Funeral services were held from the home by Jacob R. Bender and at the church at East Zorra by Chr. S. Zehr and D. S. Jutzi.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XXII, Number 8 - May 23, 1929 - page 174, 175

    Children:
    1. Lydia Roi was born 5 Sep 1893, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1954, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. 2. Norman Roi was born 17 Nov 1897, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1989; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Jacob S. Bender was born 14 Sep 1862, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario (son of Jacob B. Bender and Christine Schlegel); died 21 Sep 1927; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136511

    Jacob — Barbara Schwartzentruber. Barbara (daughter of John R. Schwartzentruber and Anne Sommer) was born CALC 27 May 1867, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 27 Feb 1926; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara Schwartzentruber was born CALC 27 May 1867, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario (daughter of John R. Schwartzentruber and Anne Sommer); died 27 Feb 1926; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Barbara Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136639

    Children:
    1. Noah J. Bender was born 14 Oct 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1954; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elias Bender was born 24 Jan 1890, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1949; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Amanda Bender was born 11 Mar 1892; died 12 Jan 1954; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Manassa S. Bender was born 6 Nov 1893, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1972, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. 3. Christina Bender was born 25 Oct 1899, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Louis Roy was born CALC 14 Oct 1825, , Switzerland; died 29 Nov 1906, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36760546
    • Name: Louis Roi
    • Name: Ludwig "Louis" Roi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55291
    • Land: Bef 1842, Wilmot Township - Concession North of Snyder's Road Lot 12, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1906, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    It is believe that Louis Roy came to Wilmot Township from Ohio, where he worked and met Magdalena Erb.

    Helen Brenneman 2011

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    Died In East Zorra, on Thursday, November 29th 1906 Ludwig Roy Aged 81 years, 1 month and 15 days. The Funeral Will leave his late residence, lot 26; con 13, East Zorra, on Sunday , December 2nd, at 9: 30 a.m. to the 16th Mennonite Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card of Ludwig Roy

    Land:
    sold he land in 1842 and moved to East Zorra

    Louis — Magdalena Erb. Magdalena (daughter of Christian H. Erb and Maria "Polly" Miller) was born CALC 29 Dec 1825, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1914, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Magdalena Erb was born CALC 29 Dec 1825, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian H. Erb and Maria "Polly" Miller); died 4 Jun 1914, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36760760
    • Name: Magdalena Roy
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55292

    Notes:

    Died In East Zorra, on Thursday, June 4th, 1914, Magdalena Erb Relict of the late Louis Roy. Aged 88 years, 5 Months, 6 Days. The Funeral Will leave her late residence,Lot 26 14th Line, East Zorra, on Sunday forenoon, June 7th, at Ten o'clock. Interment in the 16th Line Mennonite Cememtery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card of Magdalena Erb Roy

    Children:
    1. Joel Roi was born 18 Jun 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1933, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Roi was born 19 Sep 1853, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1928, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. 4. Christian Roi was born 20 May 1859, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1932, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 12.  Jacob B. Bender was born CALC 10 Jul 1830, , Hesse, Germany (son of Jacob Bender and Magdalena "Lena" Brenneman); died 12 Dec 1902; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81565
    • Immigration: 12 Nov 1831, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Jacob married Christine Schlegel 28 Mar 1858, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Christine was born CALC 30 Dec 1838, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1915; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Christine Schlegel was born CALC 30 Dec 1838, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1915; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Christine Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81566
    • Residence: 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Barbara Bender was born 26 Feb 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1925, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. 6. Jacob S. Bender was born 14 Sep 1862, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 21 Sep 1927; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  5. 14.  John R. Schwartzentruber was born 7 Dec 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Roth); died 13 Apr 1920; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35045783
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-8749

    John — Anne Sommer. Anne was born 8 Mar 1837, , New York State, USA; died 15 May 1891; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Anne Sommer was born 8 Mar 1837, , New York State, USA; died 15 May 1891; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35045619
    • Name: Anne Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49902

    Children:
    1. John S. Schwartzentruber was born 4 May 1865; died 9 May 1933; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Barbara Schwartzentruber was born CALC 27 May 1867, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 27 Feb 1926; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. Annie Schwartzentruber was born 11 Feb 1869; died 1 May 1934; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Schwartzentruber was born 28 Dec 1869, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1932, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Magdalena Schwartzentruber was born 29 Nov 1872, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1951, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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