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

John Gingrich

Male 1952 - 1996  (43 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Gingrich was born 23 Jul 1952 (son of Harry Gingrich and Joan Drage); died 1996; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-382579

    John — Margaret Hall. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Harry Gingrich was born 27 Dec 1923, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Gingrich and Rose Marzean); died 10 May 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-382580
    • Residence: 1946, 178 Frances St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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    GINGRICH, Harry

    Of Cambridge, on Monday, May 10, 1993, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Joan Drage and dear father of John and his wife Marg of Cambridge. Lovingly remembered by two grandchildren, Scott and Sarah Gingrich. Also survived by one brother, Clarence and his wife Bess of Cambridge and one sister, Edna and her husband Tony Wunder. Harry was born in Cambridge (Preston) and was a lifelong resident of the area. A retired conservation officer for the Ministry of Natural Resources. Also a member of St. John's Anglican Church. A memorial service will be held at St. John's Anglican Church, on Wednesday, May 12, 1993 (today), at 2 p.m., with Canon Dan Webb officiating. Cremation has taken place.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 12 May 1993 pg A11

    Harry — Joan Drage. Joan (daughter of Edgar H. Drage and May McGrillen) was born 3 Feb 1924; died 21 Jan 2010, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Joan Drage was born 3 Feb 1924 (daughter of Edgar H. Drage and May McGrillen); died 21 Jan 2010, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Joan Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-382853

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    GINGRICH, Joan

    Passed away peacefully at Morriston Park Nursing Home on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at age 85. Survived by her daughter-in-law Margaret Gingrich and grandchildren Scott and Sarah. Predeceased by her loving husband Harry Gingrich and parents Edgar and May Drage, son John Gingrich and sister Norah Drage. Joan was a longtime member of St. John's Anglican Church (Preston) and retired secretary from the Waterloo Region District School Board. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service at Parklawn Cemetery will take place at a later time.

    Waterloo Region Record 28 Jan 2010

    Children:
    1. 1. John Gingrich was born 23 Jul 1952; died 1996; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph Gingrich was born 23 Jan 1882, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William Gingrich and Barbara Eitel); died 19 Aug 1946, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Aug 1946, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-353644
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Apprentice
    • Residence: 1946, 178 Frances St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Joseph Gingrich

    PRESTON, Aug. 19 - Joseph Gingrich, a well known Preston resident for nearly half a century, died suddenly at his home, 178 Francis St., at 10: 30 Saturday night of a heart attack, at the age of 83 years. Mr. Gingrich had been employed at his regular duties at Pattinson Woollen Mill until Saturday and word of his sudden passing came as a distinct shock to many friends. Born in Preston he received his education and resided here until 20 years of age when he went to Detroit, spending 18 years in that city and then returning to Preston 28 years ago, residing here since that time. He was employed as a machinist at the Pattinson Woollen Mill for the past 15 years, having been employed prior to that time at the Preston Woodworking Machinery Co., while he learned his trade in Preston with the former Ballantine industry. A keen sportsman, Mr. Gingrich was an ardent hunter and was interested in all sports. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Surviving is his wife, Rose Marzean; a daughter, Mrs. John Wunder, Preston; two sons, Clarence of Preston and Harry at home; one granddaughter, Sandra Wunder, Preston; three brothers. Charles, George and Fred, all of Preston and a sister, Miss Laura Gingrich, Preston. A sister, Mrs. Benjamin Warner of Guelph, predeceased him two years ago and a brother, William of Preston, predeceased him 22 years ago. The remains are resting at the Stager-Pass Funeral Home, from where the funeral will be held on Wednesday at 2: 30, with interment in the Preston cemetery,

    Kitchener Daily Record 19 Aug 1946 pg 15

    Joseph — Rose Marzean. Rose was born 7 Apr 1890, Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, United States; died 27 Jul 1973, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jul 1973, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Rose Marzean was born 7 Apr 1890, Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, United States; died 27 Jul 1973, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jul 1973, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Rose Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-353645
    • Residence: 1946, 178 Frances St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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    GINGRICH, Mrs. Rose

    At South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, on July 27, 1973, in her 84th year; Rose Marzean, beloved wife of the late Joseph Gingrich; dear mother of Clarence and Harry, both of Cambridge (Preston) and Edna (Mrs. John Wunder) of Kitchener; loving sister of Michael Marzean, Verna (Mrs. Al Shaeffer), Mary (Mrs. Fred Williams), all of Michigan. Resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, Cambridge (Preston) from 7 p.m. this evening, for funeral and committal services Monday, July 30 at 1 p.m. Interment following in Preston cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Jul 1973 pg 23

    Children:
    1. Clarence "Ozzie" Gingrich was born 9 Apr 1915; died 1995; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Edna M. Gingrich was born 8 Jan 1918, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 2008, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Harry Gingrich was born 27 Dec 1923, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Edgar H. Drage was born 1888, , England; died 8 Oct 1973, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-379969
    • Residence: 1973, 122 Guelph St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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    DRAGE, Edgar H.

    Of 122 Guelph St., Preston Cambridge, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Monday, Oct. 8, 1973, Edgar H. Drage, beloved husband of May McGrillen; dear father of Miss Norah Drage and Joan (Mrs. Harry Gingrich) of Preston, in his 87th year. Mr. Drage was born in England and lived in Preston 60 years, member of St. John's Anglican Church; also survived by one grandson. Resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, corner Queen and Argyle St., Preston Cambridge, where funeral and committal services will be conducted, on Tuesday, at 2 p.m. Interment in Preston cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 9 Oct 1973 pg 29

    Edgar married May McGrillen 4 Jun 1914, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. May was born 1893, , England; died 1962; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  May McGrillen was born 1893, , England; died 1962; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: May Drage
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-379971

    Children:
    1. Norah Drage was born 1915; died 30 Nov 1991, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Joan Drage was born 3 Feb 1924; died 21 Jan 2010, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Gingrich was born 20 Jul 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Gingrich and Barbara Maurer); died 14 Apr 1920, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Apr 1920, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3136
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carder
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machine Hand
    • Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Iron Foundry
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    William Gingerich, "resides in Preston where he is engaged in the lumber business."


    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.].

    William married Barbara Eitel 16 Oct 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of George Estal and Margaret) was born CALC 24 Apr 1858, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1907, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Barbara Eitel was born CALC 24 Apr 1858, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Estal and Margaret); died 24 Oct 1907, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-17290

    Children:
    1. William Gingrich was born 23 Sep 1878, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1926, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Aug 1926, Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Laura Gingrich was born 5 Apr 1880, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1955, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Joseph Gingrich was born 23 Jan 1882, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1946, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Aug 1946, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Charles Harry Gingrich was born 26 Sep 1883, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1971, Kingston, Frontenac Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. George Gingrich was born 19 Oct 1885, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mable Gingrich was born 9 Sep 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Frederick Gingrich was born 9 Jun 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.