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Grace Irene Gingrich

Female 1920 - 2016  (95 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Grace Irene Gingrich was born 8 Sep 1920, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Charles Harry Gingrich and Alice Gertrude Near); died 11 Jan 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Grace Irene Gellow
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-383959
    • Residence: 1971, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    GELLOW, Grace Irene (nee Gingrich)

    Passed away at Innisfree House, Kitchener, Ontario on Monday, January 11, 2016, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Vernon Carl Gellow. Loved mother of Tim (Jenn), Lynda Hilborn (Rick), and Sandi. Loving grandmother of Erin Lima (Dave), Kendra Hilborn (Joe Dwyer), Steven (Niki), and Amanda Barron (Joe). Great-Grandmother of Jordan, Lily, Adelyn, Grayson, Ryder, and Nixon. Grace's family will welcome family and friends at Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge Ontario, N3H 3J8 (519) 653-3251) on Thursday, January 14, 2016, from 2: 00 p.m. to 4: 00 p.m. and 7: 00 p.m. to 9: 00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church (810 King Street East, Cambridge, Ontario, N3H 3P2) on Friday, January 15, 2016, at 1: 00 p.m. A reception and celebration of Grace's life, will be held in the church hall following the service.

    Cambridge Times 14 Jan 2016

    Grace — Vernon Carl Gellow. Vernon was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Dec 1995, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles Harry Gingrich was born 26 Sep 1883, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William Gingrich and Barbara Eitel); died 11 Jan 1971, Kingston, Frontenac Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-353646
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Apprentice
    • Residence: Bef 1971, 238 Wellington St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Charles Harry Gingrich

    PRESTON, Charles Harry Gingrich, formerly of 238 Wellington St., died today in Kingston. He was 87. Mr. Gingrich was born in Preston and lived here until moving to Peterborough, eight years ago. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. He was precedeased by his wife, the former Gertrude .Alice Near, in 1958. Surviving are two sons, Robert of Preston and Homer of Keene: one daughter, Mrs. Vernon (Grace) Gellow of Preston and 12 grandchildren. The body will be at Barthel-Stager funeral home, Tuesday afternoon, where service will be conducted Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Preston cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 11 Jan 1971 pg 25

    Charles married Alice Gertrude Near 2 Sep 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alice (daughter of John Ellis Near and Elizabeth Jane Monahan) was born 26 Mar 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Alice Gertrude Near was born 26 Mar 1889, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Ellis Near and Elizabeth Jane Monahan); died 1958; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Alice Gertrude Gingrich
    • Name: Gertrude Near
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91689
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Worker, Shoe Shop
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. Robert Gingrich
    2. Homer Gingrich
    3. Barbara Gingrich was born 1918; died 1918; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Grace Irene Gingrich was born 8 Sep 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  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.

    Other Events:

    • 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. 5.  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.

    Other Events:

    • 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. 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. 2. 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.

  3. 6.  John Ellis Near was born 8 Dec 1844, Belwood, Nichol Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1929, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Oct 1929, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91681
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Safe Maker
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Rope Maker
    • Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Finisher, Furniture
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    JOHN NEAR DIES AFTER ILLNESS LASTING A YEAR

    Served As Caretaker Of Grandview School For Many Years;

    Was In His 85th Year

    John Near who for over 25 years has been a resident of Preston, who until illness about a year ago prevented him continuing his duties was caretaker of Grandview school, passed away at his home, 953 Moore street, this morning at 6: 15 o'clock. He was in his 85th year. Altho he did not take an active part in town affairs, the late Mr. Near always evinced a keen interest in what was going on about the community. Prior to coming to Preston he lived at Doon for many years and previous to that farmed in Garafaxa township. Keenly interested in sports in his younger days, Mr. Near followed with interest the progress of local baseball teams. He was an ardent hunter. He was a member of the United Church and at one time belonged to the 1.0.0.F. Mrs. Near predeceased him two years ago, while one daughter. Mrs. W. J. Tyler, died about nine years ago. There are surviving five daughters and four sons. They are Mrs. John Uttley, Alberta. Mrs. J. H. Maffin, Galt, Mrs. Theo. Winn, Preston, Mrs. E. H. Wildfong, Preston, Mrs. Charles Gingerich, Preston, William of Kitchener, Anderson at home in Preston, Albert of Preston and Wallace also of Preston. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from the late residence at the above address. Services will be conducted by Rev. R. M. Geiger, pastor of the United church, after which interment will be made in Preston cemetery.

    The Daily Record 25 Oct 1929 pg 3

    John married Elizabeth Jane Monahan 12 Jan 1871, West Garafraxa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Elizabeth was born 12 Jun 1851, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Dec 1927, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Jane Monahan was born 12 Jun 1851, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Dec 1927, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Jane Near
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91682
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. Diana Near was born 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Katherine Dianne Ellis Near was born 14 Nov 1871, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1949, Big Valley, , Alberta, Canada.
    3. Sarah Ann Near was born 1872, Belwood, Nichol Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. William Near was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Anderson Near was born 25 May 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Albert Near was born 15 Sep 1877, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1935; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Maria Near was born 4 Jul 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Minnie M. Near was born 4 Jul 1878, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1962; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Caroline E. "Carrie" Near was born 2 Sep 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Wallace Near was born 29 Jul 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Pearl Blanche Near was born 16 Oct 1885, West Garafraxa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 1981; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. 3. Alice Gertrude Near was born 26 Mar 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph Gingrich was born 17 Aug 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Gingrich and Elizabeth Erb); died 16 Jan 1894, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3135
    • Occupation: 1855, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; brick maker
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
    • Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Joseph Gingerich, "was married to Barbara Maurer. They resided in Preston where he died. Their family consisted of six 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.].

    Joseph married Barbara Maurer 3 Jun 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara was born 28 Aug 1835, , , Germany; died 18 Mar 1903; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Barbara Maurer was born 28 Aug 1835, , , Germany; died 18 Mar 1903; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3135.1
    • Residence: 1855, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Children:
    1. 4. William Gingrich was born 20 Jul 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1920, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Apr 1920, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalena Gingerich was born 29 Oct 1857, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1857; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Ann Gingerich was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Charles Gingrich was born 13 Jun 1859, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1904, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Maude Gingrich was born 10 Nov 1862, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1932, Fisher Branch, , Manitoba; was buried , Hillside Cemetery, Portage La Prairie, , Manitoba, Canada.
    6. Roselin "Rose" Gingrich was born 29 Jul 1864, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1942; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Catharine Gingerich was born 7 Mar 1867, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1868; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  George Estal was born , of, Waterloo Twp., Region of Waterloo, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-19561

    George — Margaret. Margaret was born , of, Waterloo Twp., Region of Waterloo, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Margaret was born , of, Waterloo Twp., Region of Waterloo, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Estal
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-19794

    Children:
    1. 5. Barbara Eitel 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.


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