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Catherine Erb

Female 1888 - 1960  (72 years)


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  1. 1.  Catherine Erb was born 18 Jul 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joel Erb and Catherine Gingerich); died 14 Sep 1960, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Brenneman
    • Name: Katie Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70688

    Notes:

    Brenneman, Catherine, daughter of Joel and Catherine (Gingerich) Erb, was born in East Zorra on July 18, 1888; died at the home of her daughter at Baden, Ont., on Sept. 14, 1960; aged 72 y. 1 m. 27 d. On Jan. 7, 1909, she was married to Aaron Brenneman, who died in 1950. One son, 4 grandchildren, and one sister also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Lorne, East Zorra; and Floyd, South Easthope), one daughter (Ahleda-Mrs. Emerson Jutzi, Baden), one brother (Jacob Erb, Tavistock), 3 sisters (Mrs. Clara Zehr, Tavistock; Mrs. Lydia Albrecht, Baden; and Fannie-Mrs. Christian Bender, East Zorra, 14 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the 16th Line A.M. Church. Memorial services were held Sept. 16 at the A.M. East Zorra Church. Officiating in the services were Elmer Schwartzentruber, Daniel Wagler, and Henry Yantzi.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. LIII, Number 50 - Dec. 27, 1960, Page 1105, 1106

    Catherine — Aaron Brenneman. Aaron (son of John S. Brenneman and Catherine Lebold) was born 1 Apr 1877, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 28 Apr 1950; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Ahleda Brenneman

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joel Erb was born 20 Apr 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jaocb Erb and Catherine Steinman, son of Jacob S. Erb and Catherine E. Steinman); died 13 Apr 1935, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75959
    • Occupation: 1883, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    ERB- Joel, son of Jacob and Catherine (Steinman) Erb, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., April 20, 1861; died at home of his son-in-law, Joseph Albrecht, East Zorra, Ont., on Sept. 13, 1935; aged 74 y. 4 m. 24 d. In his younger years he came with his parents to East Zorra, where he resided the remainder of his life. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Savior, was baptized by Bishop Joseph Ruby of Tavistock, and remained a member of East Zorra A. M. congregation since. One Dec. 18, 1883 he was joined in holy wedlock to Sister Catherine Gingerich of Wilmot congregation by Bishop John Gascho. This union was blessed with 1 son and 5 daughters: Jacob on the homestead; Lydia (wife of Joseph Albrecht); Katie (wife of Aaron Brenneman); Fannie (wife of Christian Bender); Emma, deceased (wife of A. Zehr); Clara (wife of Nick Zehr). He leaves his beloved companion, 1 son, 4 daughters, 19 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. A daughter, 2 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild predeceased him. Also surviving are 3 brothers (Pre. Daniel Erb of Albany, Oreg.; Moses of Oregon; and Jacob of O'Neill, Nebr.) And 1 sister (Barbara). Funeral services were held at the home by J. R. Bender, and at the East Zorra A. M. meetinghouse by Brethren D. Leobold, D. S. Jutzi, and M. Kipfer.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 29 - October 17, 1935, pp. 639, 640

    Joel married Catherine Gingerich 18 Dec 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Christian S. C. Gingerich and Catherine R. Ropp) was born 26 Jul 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1942, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherine Gingerich was born 26 Jul 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian S. C. Gingerich and Catherine R. Ropp); died 6 Apr 1942, 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/65719068
    • Name: Catherine Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121632

    Notes:

    Mrs. Joel Erb Passes In East Zorra

    Mrs. Joel Erb, formerly Catherine Gingerich, died Sunday at the home of her son in law, Nicholas Zehr, East Zorra. She was in her 81st year and had been ill for over a year. A native of Wilmot Township, she was born July 25, 1861, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Gingerich. She married Joel Erb December 18, 1883, residing in E ast Zorra since that time. Her husband died in Sept., 1935. She was a member of the East Zorra Amish Mennonite church, 16th. line.

    Surviving her are one son. Jacob, of East Zorra, four daughters, Mrs. Jos. Albrecht, Tavistock, Mrs. Aaron Brenneman, South Easthope, Mrs. Chr. Bender and Mrs. Nicholas Zehr, East Zorra; one sister, Mrs. Chr. Steinman of Tavistock, twenty grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

    The funeral was held from the home of her son-in-law, Nicholas Zehr, on Wednesday morning, to the East Zorra A.M. Church. Bishop Daniel Iutzi officiated. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent, February 20, 1942

    Children:
    1. Lydia Erb was born 22 Feb 1885, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1967, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jacob Erb was born Abt 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 1. Catherine Erb was born 18 Jul 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1960, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Veronica "Fannie Erb was born 15 Feb 1891, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1978, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Clara Erb was born 11 Jun 1898, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1975, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob S. Erb was born 7 Dec 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John H. Erb, Sr. and Veronica S. Schwartzentruber); died 13 Aug 1898; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51668
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Jacob — Catherine E. Steinman. Catherine (daughter of Christian K. Steinman and Veronica Eyer) was born 20 Mar 1827, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1912; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catherine E. Steinman was born 20 Mar 1827, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian K. Steinman and Veronica Eyer); died 4 Dec 1912; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine E. Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51669
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. John S. Erb was born 6 Jul 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Christian S. Erb was born 22 Jan 1852, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1894, , Nebraska, USA.
    3. Daniel S. Erb was born 6 Sep 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1937.
    4. Veronica Erb was born 26 Nov 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1884; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jacob Erb was born 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 2. Joel Erb was born 20 Apr 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1935, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Moses S. Erb was born Abt 1862; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Christian S. C. Gingerich was born 1831, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121626
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Christian — Catherine R. Ropp. Catherine (daughter of Joseph Ropp and Magdalena Richardt) was born 17 Jun 1828, , France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catherine R. Ropp was born 17 Jun 1828, , France (daughter of Joseph Ropp and Magdalena Richardt); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine R. Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121627 
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Magdalena "Mattie" Gingerich was born 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Christian R. Gingerich was born 25 Nov 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1923; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John R. Gingerich was born 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Catherine Gingerich was born 26 Jul 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1942, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Veronica Gingerich was born 30 Aug 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1945, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Maria Gingerich was born 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John H. Erb, Sr. was born 15 Aug 1796, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Jacob Erb and Magdalena Hartig); died 23 Feb 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59514170
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239561
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Not given
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John — Veronica S. Schwartzentruber. Veronica (daughter of Jacob Schwartzentruber and Catherine Schmucker) was born 12 Dec 1805, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 27 Jul 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Veronica S. Schwartzentruber was born 12 Dec 1805, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Jacob Schwartzentruber and Catherine Schmucker); died 27 Jul 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59514239
    • Name: Veronica S. Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239562
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 4. Jacob S. Erb was born 7 Dec 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1898; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. John S. Erb, Jr. was born 21 Oct 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Erb was born 13 Jul 1831, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian Erb was born 1832, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Christian S. Erb was born 14 Feb 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Joel Erb was born 4 Jun 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Menno Erb was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Menno S. Erb was born 29 Apr 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Christian K. Steinman was born 1782; died Bef 1871.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217946

    Christian — Veronica Eyer. Veronica was born 1800, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Veronica Eyer was born 1800, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Feronicka Eyer
    • Name: Veronica Steinman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217945
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Christian Steinmann was born 24 Aug 1824, , Germany; died 26 Aug 1910; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Catherine E. Steinman was born 20 Mar 1827, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1912; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Daniel E. Steinman was born 29 Sep 1831, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1905; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 14.  Joseph Ropp was born 23 Jun 1798, Luemschwiller, , Alsace, France; died 1 Sep 1875, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87209

    Joseph — Magdalena Richardt. Magdalena was born 18 Dec 1805, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 18 Dec 1805, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Magdalena Richardt was born 18 Dec 1805, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 18 Dec 1805, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena Ropp
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121627

    Children:
    1. Joseph R. Ropp was born 23 Dec 1825, of, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 14 Mar 1902.
    2. 7. Catherine R. Ropp was born 17 Jun 1828, , France; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Peter Ropp was born 1834, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 17 May 1898; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. John R. Ropp was born 1837, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 28 Feb 1907, Cassel, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Christian R. Ropp was born Abt 1850, of, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.


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