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

Christian A. Kennel

Male 1865 - 1937  (71 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Christian A. Kennel was born 21 Jul 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian E. Kennel and Magdelena "Lena" "Helena" Albrecht); died 20 May 1937, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84296053
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51556
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Residence: 1937, Wellesley Township - East Concession 06 Lot 12, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    In Loving Memory Died At Crosshill, Ont., on Thursday, May 20th 1937 Christian A. Kennel Aged 71 years, 9 months and 29 days. The Funeral Will leave his late residence at 1.30 p.m. on Sunday, May 23rd. Services will be held at the Maple View Amish Mennonite church, Third Line, Wellesley. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Father, thou has left us lonely, Sorrow fills our heart to-day, But beyond this vale of sorrow Tears will all be wiped away. Father, thou art sweetly resting, Cold may be this earthly tomb; But the angels sweetly wispered [sic], Come and live with us at home. Father, thou art sweetly resting, On the lovely Saviour breast; Where the wicked cease from troubling, And the weary are at rest. Father, thou art sweetly resting, Here thy toils and cares are o'er; Pain and sickness, death and sorrow never can distress thee more.

    Funeral Card

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    CHRISTIAN A. KENNELL
    By Record Correspondent.

    CROSSHILL, May 20. Christian A. Kennel, passed away last evening at his home, one mile south of Crosshill, after an illness of one month, at the age of 71. He was married to Barbara Schragg 50 years ago, the two celebrating their anniversary last September.

    Surviving, are his widow, one son, Dan of Victoriaburg, six daughters, Mrs. Sam Lehman, Castor Land, N. Y., Mrs. John Jutzi, Victoriaburg. Mrs. Emanuel Steinman, New Hamburg, Mrs. Sam Erb, Crosshill, Mrs. Irvin Ropt, Detroit, and Mattie at home, one brother, Joseph Kennel, Wellesley, three sisters, Mrs. John Lehman, Groghon, N. Y., Mrs. Peter Yousei, Croghon, N. Y., Mrs. John Bast, Windsor, and 22 grandchildren.
    The funeral will be held from his late residence on Sunday to Maple View Amish church, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Kitchener Daily Record

    Christian married Barbara Schrag 14 Sep 1886, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Daniel Schrag and Magdalena Steinman) was born 28 Aug 1865, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1944, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Sermanda Kennel was born CALC 30 Jul 1887; died 7 Jul 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdelena Kennel was born 8 Mar 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Daniel S. "Dan" Kennel was born 11 Jun 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Susanna Kennel was born 2 May 1893, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jul 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Clara Kennel was born 15 Nov 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1974, Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA; was buried , New Brenmen First Mennonite Cemetery, New Bremen, Lewis, New York, USA.
    6. Sarah Kennel was born 2 Apr 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1987; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Minetta S. Kennel was born Jan 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1978, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Priscilla Kennel was born 13 Aug 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1975, , Florida, USA; was buried , Palms Memorial Park, Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, United States.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Christian E. Kennel was born 31 Mar 1827, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Christian Kennel and Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi); died 16 Apr 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69859845
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52236
    • Immigration: 1833, , Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Naturalization: 1860
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    In Memoriam To Father We miss you from your vacant chair We miss you in our home We miss you in the house of prayer We miss you everywhere. We cannot tell who next may fall Beneath the chastening rod For we must die, then let us all Prepare to meet our God. Died In Wellesley Village, on Friday, April 16th, 1909, Christian E. Kennel Aged 82 Years and 16 Days. The Funeral Will leave his late residence on Monday, April 19th, at One O'clock, P.M. Interement [sic] in the Mennonite Cemetery, Third Line. Services in Church after interement [sic]. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Christian — Magdelena "Lena" "Helena" Albrecht. Magdelena (daughter of John Albrecht and Barbara) was born 6 May 1833, , France; died 6 Dec 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Magdelena "Lena" "Helena" Albrecht was born 6 May 1833, , France (daughter of John Albrecht and Barbara); died 6 Dec 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Birth: , Baden, Germany
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69859897
    • Name: Lena Albrecht
    • Name: Magdelena "Lena" "Helena" Kennel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52237
    • Immigration: 1846, , Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Kennel. - Magdalena Albrecht of Petersburg, Ont., was born in Germany May 6, 1833; was married to Christian Kennel Sept. 30, 1951; lived together 58 years, she living in widowhood nearly 10 years and died Dec. 6, 1918; aged 85 y. 7 m. She leaves 6 children (2 having preceded her in death), 24 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren. Funeral services conducted by John Gascho and Jacob Lichti. Text, John 14. Buried at the Third Line Cemetery.
    In a world of pain and care,
    Lord, thou wouldst no longer leave her:
    To Thy meadows bright and fair
    Lovingly Thou dost receive her.
    Clothed in robes of spotless white
    Now she dwells with Thee in Light.
    By a Grandchild.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XI, Number 40 - January 2, 1919 - pages 718, 719

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    In Memoriam In a world of pain and care, Lord, Thou wouldst no longer leave her; To thy meadows bright and fair Lovingly Thou dost receive her; Clothed in robes of spotless white Now she dwells with Thee in light. Asleep in Jesus! O for me May such blissful refuge be! Securely shall my ashes lie Waiting the summons from on high. Died In Wellesley, Ont., on Friday, December 6th, 1918 Magdalena Kennel Relict of the late Christian E. Kennel Aged 85 years and 7 months The Funeral Will be held from her late residence on Monday, Dec. 9th, at 1.00 o'clock p.m. Interment in the Third Line Amish cemetery. Services in church after interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. John A. Kennel was born 3 Aug 1856, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1936, Goehner, Seward, Nebraska, United States; was buried , West Fairview Mennonite Cemetery, Beaver Crossing, Seward, Nebraska, United States.
    2. Barbara Kennel was born 16 Jul 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1953; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Susanna Kennel was born 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 1. Christian A. Kennel was born 21 Jul 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1937, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Joseph A. Kennel was born 7 Sep 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1955; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Magdalena Kennel was born 2 Aug 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1940, Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA; was buried , Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Christian Kennel was born 1798, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 12 May 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151886
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    1851 says born in "Ludzinger or Ludrunger"

    Christian — Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi. Magdalena (daughter of Christian G. Jantzi and Anne Farny) was born 1800, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 25 Feb 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi was born 1800, , Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Christian G. Jantzi and Anne Farny); died 25 Feb 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena "Mattie" Kennel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151887
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Barbara Kennel was born 15 Jun 1820, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 20 Mar 1900; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catherina "Catherine" Kennel was born 15 Jul 1825, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 12 Nov 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Christian E. Kennel was born 31 Mar 1827, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 16 Apr 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Kennel was born 19 Dec 1830, Ludzinger, France; died 5 Jun 1910, O' Neill, Holt, Nebraska, United States; was buried , Mennonite Cemetery, O' Neill, Holt, Nebraska, United States.
    5. Michael Kennel was born 1831, , New York State, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Ann Kennel was born 1836, , New York State, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Ann J. "Annie" Kennel was born 19 Mar 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1910, Oliver, Huron, Michigan; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    8. Maria Magdalena "Mary" Kennel was born 27 Aug 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Joseph Kennel was born 24 Aug 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1913, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Clarinda Kennel was born 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Veronica "Frances" Kennel was born 24 Apr 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1914; was buried , Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Daniel Kennel was born 12 Mar 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1912.
    13. Susanna Kennel was born 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  John Albrecht was born 1797, , France; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109068
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    John — Barbara. Barbara was born 1805, , Saxe Coberg, Germany; died 13 Aug 1888, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara was born 1805, , Saxe Coberg, Germany; died 13 Aug 1888, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Albrecht
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109069
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 3. Magdelena "Lena" "Helena" Albrecht was born 6 May 1833, , France; died 6 Dec 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jacob Albrecht was born 1835, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Henry Albrecht was born 1838, , Saxe Coberg, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Maria Albrecht was born 1841, , Prussia, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Christian G. Jantzi was born CA 1770, Of, Alsace Lorraine, France; died , , Alsace Lorraine, France.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30483

    Christian — Anne Farny. Anne was born CA 1770, Of, Alsace Lorraine, France; died , , Alsace Lorraine, France. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Anne Farny was born CA 1770, Of, Alsace Lorraine, France; died , , Alsace Lorraine, France.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anne Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30485

    Children:
    1. 5. Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi was born 1800, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 25 Feb 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Joseph F. Jantzi was born 14 Dec 1812, Bistroff, , Lorraine, France; died 18 Jan 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.