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Jacob Schrag

Male 1841 - 1904  (63 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Jacob Schrag was born 1 May 1841, , Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel Schrag and Elisabeth S. Gingerich); died 4 Jul 1904, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121833546
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77525
    • Residence: 1862, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1882, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Engineer

    Notes:

    BADEN.

    Obituary. It is our duty this week to chronicle the death of one of our citizens, Mr. Jacob Schrag, who received a stroke of paralysis on Friday, July 1st, from the effects of which he died the following Monday morning. The funeral took place last Wednesday forenoon, the remains being taken to the Amish Mennonite cemetery, west of Baden, for interment. Services were held in the church there. A large number of friends and acquaintances from and near attended the funeral. far Mr. Schrag had reached the age of 63 years, 1 month and 16 days. Mr. Schrag leaves a wife and grown up family to mourn his loss. He was employed at the oil mills here for a number of years as fireman, but latterly he served in the same position at the Hamburg wagon works We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.

    The Chronicle Telegraph, 14 Jul 1904, p. 4

    Jacob married Catherine Zehr 11 Mar 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Michael Zehr and Barbara Boshart) was born 14 Jun 1843, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1922, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Barbara Z. Schrag was born 10 Jul 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1905, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalena "Mattie" Schrag was born 11 Mar 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1929; was buried , Croghan Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Croghan, Lewis, New York, USA.
    3. Katherine "Katie" Schrag was born 13 Mar 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1923, Belfort, Lewis, New York, United States; was buried , Kirschnerville Cemetery, Kirschnerville, Lewis, New York, United States.
    4. Daniel "Dan" Schrag was born 28 Jun 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1950; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jacob Z. Schrag was born 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Michael Schrag was born 11 Jul 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Veronica Schrag was born 12 Sep 1882, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1940, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Daniel Schrag was born 23 Apr 1813, Königreich, Bayern, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49397
    • Residence: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    FAMILIEN REGISTER

    TRAUUNGEN


    Im Jahr Christi 1813 bin ich Daniel Schrag geboren im Aprill im Königreich Bäyern auf dem Grethofd (!) Landgericht Engelstadt.

    Und meine Ehefrau Elisabeth Güngerich ist gebohren im jahr Christi 1825 auf der Reisse von. Hessenland nach America auf dem Meer den 27ten Julli 1825,

    Gott allein die Ehr.

    Mihr haben Geheürathen den lten Junni im Jahr Christi 1840. Gedraut durch Johannes Oesch.

    Den 24 Juni 1849 habe ich Daniel Schrag den dinst zum Buch bekommen, Durch den Wagler der Herr legd einen last auf aber er hilft mir in auch dragen und das durch Jesum Christum Amen,

    Ich Daniel Schrag und mein zweite Frau Magtalena Steinman mihr haben Geheürathen den 3 Junni 1855. Gedraut durch Petter Lidwiler.

    GEBURTEN

    Uns ist der erste Sohn gebohren den lten May im Jahr 1841, Sein nammen ist Jacob. Sein Thageszeichen ist Jungfrau.

    Uns ist Abermahl ein Sohn gebohren. den 30ten Jenner 1843 und sein nahmen ist Christian, Sein Thageszeichen is Wassermann.

    Uns ist den erste Tochter gebohren den 24ten Martz 1845, Sein Nahmen ist Chatharina, Sein Thageszeichen ist. Wag.

    Uns ist abermahl ein Tochder gebohren den 14ten May 1846, Sein nahmen ist Magdalena sein Thageszeichen ist Steinbock.

    Uns ist abermahl ein Sonn gebohren den 16 Merz 1851. Sein namen Daniel. Sein Thages zeichen 1st Jungfrau,

    Uns ist abermal ein Dochter geboren ten 17 Juni 1854. Sein namen ist Maria. Sen Tages zeichen ist Fisch.

    Uns ist abermal ein Sonn geboren den 23 August 1857, Sein namen 1st Daniel, Sein Tages zeichen ist Waag.

    Uns ist abermal eiri_.Sonn geboren den 26 Nofember 1858, Sein Namen 1st Petter, Sein Thages zeichen ist Lüb.

    Uns ist abermal einne Dochder geboren ten 28-Merz 1860. Sein Namen ist Anna, Sein Tages zeichen ist Zwilling.

    Uns ist abermal ein Sonn geboren ten 28 Julij 1861. Sein Namen Johanes. Sein Tages zeichen ist Witter.

    Uns 1st, abermal einne Dochder geboren ten 30 1862 August. Sein Namen ist Leha, Sein Tages zeichen ist Schühz.

    Uns ist abermal einne Dochder Geboren den 28 Mai 1864. Sein Namen ist Rahel.

    Uns ist abermal einne Dochder Geboren den 28 August 1865. Sein Namen ist Barbara.

    Uns ist ab ermal einne Dochder Geboren den 30 Nofember 1866. Sein Namen ist Faronika.

    Uns ist abermal einne Dochder Geboren, Sein Namen ist Elisabeht. Den 4 Mai 1868.

    STERBEFÄLLE

    Unser Son Daniel ist den 21 Jener gestorben ihm Jahr 1853.

    Meine Ehe frau. Elisabet ist gestorben den 26. November 1854 Morgens uhm 2 Uhr, Der Herr gebe ihr seinen Frden (!) und das durch Jesum Christum, Amenn,

    Unser Petter ist gestorben den 27 Juni 1859.

    Unser Johanes ist gestorben den 4 September 1861.

    Unser Elisabeht ist Gestorben den 23 Mai 1868.

    Unser Ferhronika ist gestorben den 16 Februar 1869 1m Alder von 3 Jahr. und 2 Monat 16 Tag.

    Mein Frau Magtalena 1st Gestorben den 8 Sebtember 1878 im Alder von 52 Jahr 11 Monat.,

    Daniel Schrag ist Gestorben den 1 Nofember 1891 Im Alder von 78 Jahr und 7 Monaten.

    1aOld Schrag Bible Family Register, transcribed by N. P. Springer of the Mennonite Historical Library in Goshen, Indiana 1964 as found the book "Daniel Schrag Genealogy 1813-1964" by Keith G. Schrag, Goshen, Indiana July 1964

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    Google translation:

    FAMILY REGISTER

    Weddings

    In the year of Christ 1813 I was born in the Kingdom of Daniel Schrag in Aprill Bäyern on Grethofd (!) Angel City District Court.

    And my wife Elisabeth Güngerich is born in the year of Christ 1825, the Demolish. Hessenland to America after the sea Julli the 27th 1825,

    God alone the honor.

    Mihr have Geheürathen the lten Junni in Christ 1840th Gedraut by John Oesch.

    The June 24, 1849 I received the Daniel Schrag dinst to the book, The Lord of the Wagler legd on a load but it also helps me in Dragen and through Jesus Christ, Amen

    Daniel Schrag I and my second wife Magtalena Steinman mihr have Geheürathen the 3 Junni 1855th Gedraut by Petter Lidwiler.

    BIRTHS

    Us is the first son born to lten May in 1841, is being nammen Jacob. Thageszeichen be a virgin.

    Abermahl us a son is born. Jenner the 30th 1843 and took his is Christian, His Thageszeichen is Aquarius.

    Us is the first daughter born the 24th Martz 1845, His names is Chatharina, His Thageszeichen is. Wag

    We abermahl one Tochder is born the 14th of May 1846, is being attended Magdalen be Thageszeichen is Capricorn.

    Abermahl us a Sunday is born the 16 Merz 1851st His name Daniel. His 1st Thages sign Virgo,

    Abermal us is a dochter born June 17 th the 1854th His name is Maria. Sign Sen day's fish.

    Abermal us is a born Sunday August 23, 1857, his name 1st Daniel, his day is sign Waag.

    Us is born abermal eiri_.Sonn the 26 Nofember 1858, his 1st name Petter, His character is Thages Lüb.

    Us is abermal Einne Dochder born 28-Merz th 1860th His name is Anna, his day is sign Gemini.

    Abermal us is a born Sunday 28 th Julij 1861st His name Johanes. Sign his day is Witter.

    Our 1st born, abermal Einne Dochder 30 th August 1862. His name is Leha, His day is sign Schühz.

    Us is abermal Einne Dochder Born the 28 May 1864. His name is Rachel.

    Us is abermal Einne Dochder Born August 28 1865th His name is Barbara.

    Us from ermal Einne Dochder Born the 30 Nofember 1866th His name is Faronika.

    Us is abermal Einne Dochder Born, His name is Elisabeht. The 4 May 1868.

    DEATH CASES

    Our Son Daniel died the 21 That he year 1853.

    My wife marriage. Elizabeth died on 26 November 1854 morning, um 2 clock, The Lord give her his Frden (!) And through Jesus Christ, Amenn,

    Our Petter died the 27 June 1859.

    Our Johanes died the 4 September 1861st

    Our Elisabeht Died is the 23 May 1868.

    Our Ferhronika died the February 16, 1869 Alder 1m of three years. and 2 month day 16.

    My wife Magtalena 1st Died the 8 Sebtember 1878 in Alder of 52 years 11 months.,

    Daniel Schrag is the 1 Nofember Died 1891 In Alder of 78 years and 7 months.

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    Google Transcription

    FAMILY REGISTER


    Weddings

    In the year of Christ 1813 I was born in the Kingdom of Daniel Schrag in Aprill Bäyern on Grethofd (!) Angel City District Court.

    And my wife Elisabeth Güngerich is born in the year of Christ 1825, the Demolish. Hessenland to America after the sea Julli the 27th 1825,

    God alone the honor.

    Mihr have Geheürathen the lten Junni in Christ 1840th Gedraut by John Oesch.

    The June 24, 1849 I received the Daniel Schrag dinst to the book, The Lord of the Wagler legd on a load but it also helps me in Dragen and through Jesus Christ, Amen

    Daniel Schrag I and my second wife Magtalena Steinman mihr have Geheürathen the 3 Junni 1855th Gedraut by Petter Lidwiler.

    BIRTHS

    Us is the first son born to lten May in 1841, is being nammen Jacob. Thageszeichen be a virgin.

    Abermahl us a son is born. Jenner the 30th 1843 and took his is Christian, His Thageszeichen is Aquarius.

    Us is the first daughter born the 24th Martz 1845, His names is Chatharina, His Thageszeichen is. Wag

    We abermahl one Tochder is born the 14th of May 1846, is being attended Magdalen be Thageszeichen is Capricorn.

    Abermahl us a Sunday is born the 16 Merz 1851st His name Daniel. His 1st Thages sign Virgo,

    Abermal us is a dochter born June 17 th the 1854th His name is Maria. Sign Sen day's fish.

    Abermal us is a born Sunday August 23, 1857, his name 1st Daniel, his day is sign Waag.

    Us is born abermal eiri_.Sonn the 26 Nofember 1858, his 1st name Petter, His character is Thages Lüb.

    Us is abermal Einne Dochder born 28-Merz th 1860th His name is Anna, his day is sign Gemini.

    Abermal us is a born Sunday 28 th Julij 1861st His name Johanes. Sign his day is Witter.

    Our 1st born, abermal Einne Dochder 30 th August 1862. His name is Leha, His day is sign Schühz.

    Us is abermal Einne Dochder Born the 28 May 1864. His name is Rachel.

    Us is abermal Einne Dochder Born August 28 1865th His name is Barbara.

    Us from ermal Einne Dochder Born the 30 Nofember 1866th His name is Faronika.

    Us is abermal Einne Dochder Born, His name is Elisabeht. The 4 May 1868.

    DEATH CASES

    Our Son Daniel died the 21 That he year 1853.

    My wife marriage. Elizabeth died on 26 November 1854 morning, um 2 clock, The Lord give her his Frden (!) And through Jesus Christ, Amenn,

    Our Petter died the 27 June 1859.

    Our Johanes died the 4 September 1861st

    Our Elisabeht Died is the 23 May 1868.

    Our Ferhronika died the February 16, 1869 Alder 1m of three years. and 2 month day 16.

    My wife Magtalena 1st Died the 8 Sebtember 1878 in Alder of 52 years 11 months.,

    Daniel Schrag is the 1 Nofember Died 1891 In Alder of 78 years and 7 months.

    Daniel married Elisabeth S. Gingerich 31 May 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elisabeth (daughter of Jacob S. Gingrich and Catherine Honderich) was born 27 Jul 1825, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elisabeth S. Gingerich was born 27 Jul 1825, , Germany (daughter of Jacob S. Gingrich and Catherine Honderich); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elisabeth S. Schrag
    • Name: Lizzie Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87004
    • Residence: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 1. Jacob Schrag was born 1 May 1841, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1904, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Christian G. Schrag was born 30 Jun 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1901, , New York State, USA; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. Katherine "Catherine" "Katie" Schrag was born 24 Mar 1845, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1930, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Magdalena Schrag was born 14 May 1846, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Mary G. Schrag was born 17 Jun 1853, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1939, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Jacob S. Gingrich was born 4 Dec 1794, , Germany (son of Peter Gingerich); died 16 Jun 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216922
    • Occupation: 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    reported to have been born in Bruchhausen, Weshalia, Germany

    Jacob — Catherine Honderich. Catherine was born 1801, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Catherine Honderich was born 1801, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216923
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 3. Elisabeth S. Gingerich was born 27 Jul 1825, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Peter H. Gingrich was born 1828, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Leroy, Osceola, Michigan.
    3. Christian Gingrich was born 1830, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Jacob Gingrich was born 1832, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Katherine Gingrich was born 1834, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Marie Gingrich was born 1836, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Anna "Nancy" Gingrich was born 1 Jan 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1920, , St. Clair Co., Michigan; was buried , Cedar Crest Cemetery, Harrison, Clare, Michigan, United States.
    8. Helena Gingrich was born 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Magdalena "Lena" Gingrich was born 18 Jan 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1891, Cassel, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Magdalena Gingrich was born 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Peter Gingerich was born Abt 1790; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25235

    Children:
    1. 6. Jacob S. Gingrich was born 4 Dec 1794, , Germany; died 16 Jun 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Michael Gingrich was born 2 Aug 1806, Waldeck, Ansbach, Bayern, Germany; died 2 Aug 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.