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

Moses Ropp

Male - Bef 1944


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Moses Ropp (son of Joseph S. Ropp and Barbara Albrecht); died Bef 1944.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111298


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph S. Ropp was born 19 Mar 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Ropp and Elizabeth Schweitzer); died 9 Oct 1946, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69833623
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77911
    • 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; Laborer

    Notes:

    Ropp - Joseph Ropp was born near Wellesley, Ont., March 19, 1863; passed away at the home of his son (William), in Detroit, Mich., Oct. 9, 1946; aged 83 y. 6 m. 3 d. He was united in marriage to Barbara Albrecht, who predeceased him. Surviving are 3 sons (Emanuel and Ervin, Bad Axe, Mich.; and William, of Detroit), 3 daughters (Mrs. Anna Dean, of Detroit; Mrs. Leah Ackerman, Hollywood, Calif.; and Mrs. Adeline Kennel, Kitchener, Ont.), one brother (Moses, Kalona, Iowa, 3 sisters (Mrs. Joseph Albrecht, Pigeon, Mich.; Mrs. Jacob Albrecht, Mio, Mich.; and Mrs. Jacob Steckley, Milverton, Ont.), 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. In his youth he accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a faithful member throughout his life. Funeral services were held Oct. 12 at the Pigeon River Church, Pigeon, Mich., in charge of Frank Raber and Emanuel Swartzendruber. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIX, Number 43 - January 21, 1947 - Page 947

    Joseph married Barbara Albrecht 5 Feb 1885. Barbara (daughter of Jacob Albrecht and Ann J. "Annie" Kennel) was born 13 Mar 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1944, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Pigeon River Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Barbara Albrecht was born 13 Mar 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Albrecht and Ann J. "Annie" Kennel); died 5 Jan 1944, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Pigeon River Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69833657
    • Name: Barbara Ropp
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77912
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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    (Albrecht) Ropp was born in Wellesley, Ont., March 13, 1863; passed away in her home in Detroit, Mich., Jan. 5, 1944; aged 80 y. 9 m. 22 d. On Feb. 5, 1885, she was united in marriage to Joseph Ropp of Wellesley, Ont. To this union were born 10 children of which 3 sons (David, Mose, and Edwin) preceded her in death. Those remaining to mourn her departure are: Dan, Owendale, Mich.; Anna Dean, Dearborn, Mich.; Lead Ackerman, Elkton, Mich.; Adeline Kennel, Petersburg, Ont.; Emanuel, Bad Axe, Mich.; William, Detroit, Mich.; Ervin, Dearborn, Mich.; also her hus-band, as well as 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, and many friends. Grandma united with the Mennonite Church at the age of 16 and was a faithful member until death. She and her aged husband lived together for many years, having celebrated their golden anniversary almost 9 years ago. Her sudden death, which came with but little warning perhaps will exaggerate the loneliness which her husband will experience, but as Christians we can always be comforted with the presence of the Lord. In Christ we have the promise and the hope of being at home in joy and peace. Funeral services were held at the home by Pre. Frank Raber and at the Pigeon River Church by Bros. Edwin Albrecht and Emanuel Swartzendruber. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVI, No . 49 - March 2, 1944

    Children:
    1. David Ropp died Bef 1944.
    2. 1. Moses Ropp died Bef 1944.
    3. Anna Ropp was born 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Daniel A. Ropp was born 31 Mar 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Annie Ropp was born 2 Jun 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Leah S. Ropp was born 17 Mar 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1978, , California, USA; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States.
    7. Adeline Ropp was born 9 Jan 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Emanuel Ropp was born 7 Mar 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Bethany Mennonite Cemetery, Dryden, Lapeer, Michigan, United States.
    9. Ervin Ropp was born Abt 1900; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Edwin Ropp was born 9 Mar 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1913, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    11. William Ropp was born 9 Sep 1904, Imlay City, Lapeer, Michigan, USA; died 21 Apr 1993; was buried , Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart, Indiana, United States.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph Ropp was born 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1884, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48135
    • Residence: 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Joseph married Elizabeth Schweitzer 12 Oct 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph Schweitzer and Catharine L. "Kate" Wagler) was born 9 Aug 1833, , France; died 16 Dec 1910, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Schweitzer was born 9 Aug 1833, , France (daughter of Joseph Schweitzer and Catharine L. "Kate" Wagler); died 16 Dec 1910, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Ropp
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75658
    • Residence: 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Magdalena "Martha" Ropp was born 26 Sep 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1949; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. Catherine Rupp was born 23 Sep 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1920.
    3. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Ropp was born 4 Oct 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1947; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    4. 2. Joseph S. Ropp was born 19 Mar 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 1946, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    5. Jacob Ropp was born 11 Mar 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1944, , Michigan, USA.
    6. Veronica Ropp was born 29 Sep 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 1955; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.

  3. 6.  Jacob Albrecht was born 1835, , Germany (son of John Albrecht and Barbara); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51511
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Jacob — Ann J. "Annie" Kennel. Ann (daughter of Christian Kennel and Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi) 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. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Ann J. "Annie" Kennel was born 19 Mar 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Kennel and Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi); died 23 Jun 1910, Oliver, Huron, Michigan; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.

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    • Name: Ann J. "Annie" Albrecht
    • Name: Ann J. "Annie" Christner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111295
    • Residence: 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. John Kennel Albrecht was born 7 Feb 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1936, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalena "Mattie" Albrecht was born 25 Oct 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1920, , Huron Co., Michigan, USA; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    3. 3. Barbara Albrecht was born 13 Mar 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1944, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Pigeon River Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    4. Jacob Albrecht was born 28 Nov 1863, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1927; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    5. Catharina "Katie" Albrecht was born 1 Aug 1866, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1926, near, Albany, Linn, Oregon, USA; was buried , Riveside Cem., Albany, Linn, Oregon, USA.
    6. Joseph K. Albrecht was born 21 Nov 1867, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1951, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    7. Mary K. Albrecht was born 7 Jun 1869, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1934, , Huron Co., Michigan, USA; was buried , Pigeon River Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    8. Annie Albrecht was born 19 May 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1950, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Fronika "Fannie" Albrecht was born 25 Jul 1872, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1905, , Huron Co., Michigan, USA; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    10. Daniel Albrecht was born 9 Feb 1874, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1951; was buried , Good Cemetery, Clarence, Erie, New York, United States.
    11. Susan Albrecht was born 1875, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1943; was buried , Willamette Memorial Park, Albany, Linn, Oregon, United States.
    12. Sarah K. Albrecht was born 3 Oct 1878, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1957; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    13. Leah Albrecht was born 22 Jul 1881, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1965, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Joseph Schweitzer was born 1791, , , France; died 3 Mar 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239610
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Joseph — Catharine L. "Kate" Wagler. Catharine was born 1 Oct 1802, Ribeauville, Haut Rhin, France; died 20 Apr 1883, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Catharine L. "Kate" Wagler was born 1 Oct 1802, Ribeauville, Haut Rhin, France; died 20 Apr 1883, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catharine L. "Kate" Schweitzer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239611
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. John Schweitzer was born 21 Jul 1826, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 2 Oct 1906, Milford, Seward, Nebraska, USA; was buried , East Fairview Cemetery, Milford, Seward, Nebraska, USA.
    2. Catherine Schweitzer was born 1831, , , France; died 22 Jun 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 5. Elizabeth Schweitzer was born 9 Aug 1833, , France; died 16 Dec 1910, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jacob W. Schweitzer was born 19 Nov 1835, , France; died 8 Feb 1899; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, , Seward Co., Nebraska.
    5. Christian Schweitzer was born 1837, , , France; died Yes, date unknown.

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

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

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    • 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. Magdelena "Lena" "Helena" Albrecht was born 6 May 1833, , France; died 6 Dec 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 6. 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.

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

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    • 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]


  6. 15.  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.

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    • 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 Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, 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 Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 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 Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, 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. 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 Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, 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.