Nathaniel Koch

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48095
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Old Mennonite

Notes:

Koch.-Nathaniel, son of Lavinia and Henry Koch, was born in Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont.; died after a few days of illness in the Isolation Hospital, Berlin, Ont., Feb. 10, 1913; aged 6 y. 3 m. He was buried the following day in the Berlin Mennonite Cemetery. Bro. Moses Bowman officiated at the grave with only 2 grandparents and aunt of the departed in attendance. The Bible Class in session in the Church was asked to come out and sing. They gladly and pathetically sang, "Silently, Bury the Dead." Budden on earth to bloom in heaven


Gospel Herald - Volume V, Number 49 - March 6, 1913 - page 783, 784

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• Eby ID Number: 00067-4114.4
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Button Dyer Button Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Old Mennonite
• Residence: 1912, 120 Edward St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Henry married Lavina Bergey 31 Jan 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lavina (daughter of Christian C. Bergey and Barbara Goetz) was born 20 May 1872, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; died 16 Feb 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lavina Koch
• Name: Leonia Bergey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24075
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Old Mennonite

Notes:

Koch.-Lavinia, daughter of Bro. Christian and Sister Barbara Bergey, was born in Elgin Co., Ont., May 20, 1872; died Feb. 16, 1913; aged 40 y. 8 m. 10 d. She was married to Bro. Henry Koch of St. Jacobs, Waterloo Co., Ont., on Jan. 31, 1900. To this union were born 6 children. Three sons have passed away. After several months of illness of diabetes she was taken to the Berlin Hospital Saturday and died the following day. She leaves to mourn her early departure a sorrowing husband, 3 children-John Henry, Lizzie May and Joanna Lauretta-father, 5 brothers and 3 sisters, besides many relatives and friends. Her mother died three years ago. She confessed Christ 14 years ago in a series of meetings conducted by Bro. S. F. Coffman in the Mora school house. She was soon after baptized in the Mennonite Church, to which she faithfully adhered till the close of life. An impressive service was held Feb. 19, 1913, in connection with which a memorial service was held for her son Nathaniel, who died but six days before and on account of the nature of the disease of which he died the funeral was strictly private. The services at the home were conducted by Bro. Moses Bowman and in the Berlin Mennonite Church in the German language by Bro. Enoch Bauman. Text, II Cor. 5: 1, and in the English language by Bro. Moses Bowman and Bro. S. F. Coffman. Text, Jno. 1: 29. Her warfare is accomplished and the victory is won; she is now sweetly resting from her labors and her works do follow her. This is a mysterious providence, yet in paths of darkness where we cannot see, we can trust. "What I do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter." "Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life."

"After the toil and struggle,
There cometh a day of rest;
After the weary conflict,
Peace on the Savior's breast."

Gospel Herald - Volume V, Number 49 - March 6, 1913 - page 783, 784

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• Eby ID Number: 00067-4114
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Joseph Koch, "was born June 23rd, 1845. He is married to Elizabeth Souder. They reside about three miles west of St. Jacobs where he is the owner of a beautiful farm. To them is born a family of five 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 Elizabeth Sauder 23 Jun 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob N. Sauder and Barbara Funk) was born 21 Aug 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1926, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Koch
• Eby ID Number: 00067-4114.1
• Residence: 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23614

Notes:

"Christian Bergey was born in Pennsylvania on June 10, 1846; died at the home of his son Abram, in Kent Co., Ont., Jan. 1, 1927; aged 80 y. 6 m. 21 d. He spent the early years of his life in Waterloo Co., Ont. In 1869 he was married to Barbara Getz. This union was blessed with twelve children, 6 sons and 6 daughters. Soon after his marriage he moved to Elgin Co., Ont., and then a few years later to Kent, Co., Ont., where he resided the greater part of his life. He had a name for thrift, industry and honesty in the community in which he lived. He united with the Mennonite Church in early manhood and took an active interest in the work of the Church, being Superintendent of the Mosa S. S. for a number of years. He was zealous in the training of his family. His wife predeceased him seventeen years ago. He spent the latter years of his life with his youngest daughter, Mrs. Herbert Eby at Listowel, Ont., then later at Hanover, Ont. About three months before his death he came back to reside with his oldest son, Abram, on the old homestead. He seemed to be back again amongst the old scenes and associations but it was not for long. The day before Christmas he fell and broke his leg and early on New Year,s morning his spirit took flight. He leaves to mourn his departure five sons,-- Abram, Norman, Nathaniel, Frank, and John-- and three daughters--Mrs. James Goodbrand, Mrs. Wilkie Taylor, and Mrs. Herbert Eby. His wife, one son, and three daughters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the residence of his son, Abram, on Jan. 4, 1927. Bro. S. F. Coffman of Vineland, Ont., preached the funeral sermon from II Tim. 4:7, 8. He was assisted by Pastor Windus of the local Baptist Church. Interment in the Purcell cemetery" By a son.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 45 - February 3, 1927, pages 959

Christian married Barbara Goetz 21 Dec 1869. Barbara (daughter of Francois Xavier "Franz" "Frank" Goetz and Barbara Ohleyer) was born 7 Jun 1852, Harve DE Grass, , France; died 9 Jan 1910, Camden Township, Kent Co., Ontario; was buried , Purcell Cemetery, , Kent Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Bergey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48094
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

Bergey. -- Barbara (Getz) Bergey was born June 7, 1852; died at her home in Kent Co., Ont., after a lingering illness, Jan. 9, 1910; aged 58y. 7m. 2d. She was united in marriage to Christian Bergey, Dec. 1870. To this union were born 6 sons and 6 daughters, three of whom (one son and two daughters) preceded her to the spirit world. She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, 5 sons and 4 daughters, 13 grandchildren, 4 sisters, 1 brother, and many relatives and friends. She united with the Mennonite Church in her twentieth year and was a devoted member until death. Her light shone brightly for the Master in the home where she will sadly missed, and in the community where she lived for so many years. She served her Master faithfully in her sphere in the home, a devoted wife and loving mother. The influence of her patient, self-sacrificing life will ever be felt and never forgotten. The Lord has called her to her bright and eternal reward. During her closing days on earth the family gathered about her bedside and she bade them all goodbye and told them to meet her in heaven. She longed for rest and heaven. Funeral services, Jan. 12, were conducted at the Plain,s Baptist Church by E. S. Hallman. Text Rev. 14: 13. Interment in the Purcell Cemetery. A large concourse of friends met to pay the last tribute of respect to one whom they knew and loved. "Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted."

Gospel Herald - Vol. 2, No. 46 - February 10, 1910 - page 735, 736

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• Name: Ludwig Koch
• Eby ID Number: 00067-4106
• Land: 1825, Woolwich Township German Company Tract 034, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite Preacher

Notes:

Rev. Ludwig Koch, "was born in Weinsberg, kingdom of Wurtenberg, Germany, July 19th, 1801. In 1819 he emigrated to America and in July of the same year he came to Chambersburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Here he was engaged in farming for three years, but not finding everything to his satisfaction he, in company with others, moved to Canada in spring of 1823. After being here for some time he formed an acquaintance with Barbara Reist to whom he was married in October, 1824. Shortly after their marriage they settled on lot No. 34, German Company's Tract, Woolwich Township, where they commenced in the bush. In a few years they had cleared a large part of their extensive forest farm and had erected thereon such buildings as were common in those days. Here they resided over sixty-five years. The farm is now owned by their son David. In July, 1845, Mr. Ludwig Koch was ordained to the ministry of the Mennonite denomination. His field of labor was Martins, Conestogo, and Elmira. He was sincere in his calling,and always directed the sinner to the cross where Christ suffered for him; and for the children of God he had words of consolation by reminding them of the Lord's words, "I am with you always", and "whatsoever ye shall ask in my name that I will I do". His kindness of heart and simplicity of manners endeared him to all classes who were acquainted with him. He died in September, 1889, and his wife who was born November 15th, 1801, died August 19th, 1890. To them was born a family of eight 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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DAVID KOCH.

His farm is near the outskirts of the village and is one of the oldest in the township, being known as the old Musselman farm, Mr. Koch was born. in Woolwich Township, on lot 34, German Company's Tract, in 1840. He comes down from good, old German stock, his father [Ludwig] being born in Weinsberg, Germany, in 1801. The latter came to the New World in 1819, and in 1824, after a matrimonial alliance with Barbara, daughter of John and Susannah Reist, commenced house- keeping in the wilds of Woolwich, on lot No. 34. Here the parent stem flourished, and for a period of some sixty odd years they diligently labored toward the advancement of civilization, and reared a family of eight children. The father was ordained as a minister of the Mennonite faith in 1845, and until his death in 1889, he was a faithful expounder of the doctrines of that denomination. He had reached the ripe age of eighty-eight years-full of honors when the last summons came. His wife, who was born in 1801, followed him to await the resurrection, at the remarkably advanced age of ninety years.

Waterloo County Chronicle 5 May 1898 pg 8

David married Barbara Reist Oct 1824. Barbara (daughter of John Reist and Susannah Huber) was born 15 Nov 1801, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 Aug 1890; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Koch
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5204
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Barbara Reist, "the sixth member of John and Susannah (Huber) Reist's family, was born November 15th, 1801. In 1821 she came to Canada with her brothers, John and Samuel. In October 1824, she was married to Rev. Ludwig Koch who was born July 19th, 1801, and died September 15th, 1889. She died August 19th, 1890. They resided about one mile west of Conestogo, in Woolwich Township. Their family consisted of eight 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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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24418
• Map: 1861, Wellesley Township - East Concession 06 Lot 04, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Jacob — Barbara Funk. Barbara was born 8 Sep 1822, , Germany; died 29 Jan 1899, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Sauder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24419
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Henry S. Bergey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23611
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker

Notes:

A-1-63 Henry Bergey, Letters of Administration to the Estate of Henry Bergey, of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, deceased, granted the Eighth day of March One thousand eight hundred and fifty five to his widow Elizabeth Bergey, on her giving proof that her said husband died intestate on or about the twelvth day of February next before, and on her giving Bond and Surety for the due Administration of such Estate, herself, and two securities in the persons of Samuel Bitzner and Georg H. Clemens, both of the said Township of Waterloo, Yeomen, each in the sum of four Hundred Pounds…Inventory being to the amount of One Hundred and eighty three pounds and ten shillings.

Letters granted 8 March, 1855
Died 12 February, 1855.
Inventory amount £183/10/-

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

Heinrich — Elizabeth Clemmer. Elizabeth (daughter of John Clemmer) was born 29 Oct 1820, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 27 Mar 1860; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Berge
• Name: Elizabeth Hallman
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3537.4

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• Name: Francis Goetz
• Name: Franz Xaver Goetz
• Name: Xavier Goetz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-240936
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC

Francois — Barbara Ohleyer. Barbara was born 18 Dec 1816, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 8 Sep 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Goetz
• Name: Barbara Ohlei
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-270217
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC