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Melinda Gingerich

Female 1914 - 2006  (91 years)


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  1. 1.  Melinda Gingerich was born 19 Nov 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham Z. Gingerich and Leah Roth); died 2 Mar 2006, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Mar 2006, Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44906582
    • Name: Melinda Hofstetter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123626

    Notes:

    HOFSTETTER, Melinda

    Passed away, peacefully, in the presence of family, on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at her residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Melinda was formerly of RR2 Petersburg. She was born 91 years ago in Wilmot Township a daughter of the late Abraham and Leah (Roth) Gingerich. Melinda was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden where she had been involved with the W.M.S.C. and had taught adult Sunday school. Melinda had volunteered at Guelph Correctional Centre in the M2W2 program, with her husband, for many years and enjoyed sewing and knotting comforters for relief, gardening, flowers and time spent with her family. Beloved wife of the late Harold Hofstetter, who predeceased her April 5, 1996. Loving mother of Ken and his wife Anna Mae Hofstetter of Kitchener, Nyle and his wife Kathleen Hofstetter, and Laurene and her husband Doug Ferguson, all of Baden. Sadly missed by grandchildren Kevin Hofstetter, Patricia Hofstetter and partner Doug Lambert. Tammy Harnum, Larry Hofstetter. Brian Hofstetter, Marvin Hofstetter, Suzanne and husband Paul Brears. Sherry and husband Larry Dubue, Michael Ferguson and friend Zoe Chen and Andrew Ferguson and by great-grandchildren Hunter Lambert, Austin Harnum, MacKenzie and Madison Hofstetter, Emma, Erin and Lee Brears, Christine, Joseph, Jacob and Jessica Dubue. Dear sister-in-law of Edna Gingerich of Baden, as well as Hofstetter brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Melinda was predeceased by two great-grandsons, Lawrence and Jonathon Dubue and was the last surviving member of her family having been predeceased by brothers and sisters, Reuben and Fanny Gingerich, Adeline and Ezra Gerber, Sarah and Allen Wagler, Almeda and Eldon Wagler and Rudy Gingerich. Friends and relatives may call at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, on Friday (tonight) from 7-9 p.m. and again Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Sunday March 5, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church with Pastor Steve Drudge officiating. Burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery.

    The Record Newspaper 3 Mar 2006 pg B5

    Melinda — Harold Snyder Hofstetter. Harold (son of Walter Christian Hofstetter and Phoebe Elsie Snyder) was born 9 May 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1996, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Apr 1996, Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Abraham Z. Gingerich was born 6 Jan 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rudolph L. Gingerich and Maria "Mary" Zehr); died 10 May 1957; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78078
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Abraham — Leah Roth. Leah (daughter of Christian B. Roth and Anna L. Kuepfer) was born 12 May 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1966; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Leah Roth was born 12 May 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian B. Roth and Anna L. Kuepfer); died 3 Jun 1966; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • Name: Leah Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46795
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Reuben R. Gingerich was born 30 Mar 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Adeline Gingerich was born Jul 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Adeline Gingerich was born 7 Jul 1908, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Sarah Gingerich was born 9 Feb 1910, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1998, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Almeda Gingerich was born 8 Jan 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 2004, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 1. Melinda Gingerich was born 19 Nov 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 2006, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Mar 2006, Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Rudolph L. Gingerich was born 19 Jan 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Gingerich, Sr. and Veronica "Fanny" Litwiller); died 1 Aug 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22152422
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78076
    • Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Rudolph married Maria "Mary" Zehr 19 Jan 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Joseph B. Zehr and Maria L. Lichti) was born 27 Aug 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Maria "Mary" Zehr was born 27 Aug 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph B. Zehr and Maria L. Lichti); died 21 Nov 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22152502
    • Name: Maria "Mary" Gingerich
    • Name: Mary Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78077
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. Maria Gingerich Dies In Her 84th Year

    An aged and highly esteemed resident of this district passed away on Friday last in the person of Mrs. Rudolph Gingerich at the age of 83 years, 2 months and 17 days. The deceased was a life long resident of Wilmot Township and resided on a farm south of Baden. She was a devout member of the Amish Mennonite Church and greatly beloved by all who knew her. Her husband predeceased her about twelve years ago. She leaves a grown up family, John, Abraham and Benjamin Gingerich of this community are sons of the deceased. The funeral took place on Monday to Steinman's [sic] Church and Cemetery and was largely attended

    Waterloo Chronicle, November 27, 1930, pg 7

    ______________________

    Mrs. Maria Gingerich

    An aged and highly esteemed resident of this district passed away on Friday last in the person of Mrs. Rudolph Gingerich at the age of 83 years, 2 months and 17 days. The deceased was a lifelong resident of Wilmot Township and resided on a farm south of Baden. She was a devoted member of the Amish-Mennonite church and greatly beloved by all who knew her. Her husband predeceased her about twelve years ago. She leaves a grown up family, John, Abraham and Benjamin Gingerich of this community are sons of the deceased. The funeral took place on Monday to Steinman's Church and Cemetery and was largely attended.

    New Hamburg Independent, November 21, 1930

    Children:
    1. Jacob Z. Gingerich was born 31 May 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1956, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catherine Gingerich was born 7 Nov 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1957, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Abraham Z. Gingerich was born 6 Jan 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1957; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    4. Lydia Gingerich was born 6 Feb 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Magdalena Z. "Mattie" Gingerich was born 18 Jul 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Martha Gingerich was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Noah Z. Gingerich was born 14 Mar 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1941, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Rev. Benjamin Gingerich was born 18 Sep 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1958, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. John Z. Gingerich was born 24 Jan 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Christian B. Roth was born 16 Oct 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John L. Roth and Catherine "Katie" Boshart, son of John Roth and Christena Boshart); died 21 Aug 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221155655
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46792
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Christian married Anna L. Kuepfer 22 Nov 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Jacob S. Kuepfer and Mary Lichti) was born 19 Mar 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1931, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Apr 1931, Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Anna L. Kuepfer was born 19 Mar 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob S. Kuepfer and Mary Lichti); died 26 Apr 1931, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Apr 1931, Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221155790
    • Name: Anna L. Roth
    • Name: Annie Kipfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46793P
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Mrs. Christian B. Roth

    There passed away near Baden on April 26th at the home of her son-in-law, Abraham Gingerich, Anna Kipfer, relict of the late Christian B. Roth, aged 83 years, 1 month and 7 days. She was born near St. Agatha and lived there until the death of her husband 16 years ago, after which she made her home with her daughter. She leaves five children, namely, John K. Roth, Katie (Mrs. Ab. Herner), David. K. Roth, Leah (Mrs. Abraham Gingerich), and Menno K. Roth, all of Wilmot. Also 23 grand-children, 16 great grandchildren and a brother, Andrew Kipfer, of Tavistock. Her husband, six children, 23 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild preceded her in death. The pallbearer's at the funeral held on April 29 were six grandsons, namely Rueben Gingerich, Benjamin, Abraham, Noah and Christian Berner, and Elmer Roth. Service was held at the St. Agatha Amish Mennonite church.

    Waterloo Chronicle 14 May 1931 pg 7

    Children:
    1. Maria Roth was born 30 Aug 1871; died 28 Jan 1873.
    2. Rachel Roth was born 19 Jun 1873; died 22 Jun 1873.
    3. John K. Roth was born 4 Jun 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Catherina K. Roth was born 15 Apr 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1946; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jacob Roth was born 4 Jan 1878; died 7 Jan 1878.
    6. David K. Roth was born 28 Jun 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 3. Leah Roth was born 12 May 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1966; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    8. Menno K. Roth was born 4 Oct 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1951.
    9. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Roth was born 10 Feb 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Daniel Roth was born 3 Jun 1889; died 6 Jun 1889.
    11. Simon K. Roth was born 11 Oct 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacob Gingerich, Sr. was born 2 Feb 1798, , Germany; died 21 Nov 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87411
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Jacob married Veronica "Fanny" Litwiller 1828. Veronica (daughter of Jacob Litwiller and Anna Maria Maurer) was born 6 Dec 1801, Illfurth, , Alsace, France; died 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Veronica "Fanny" Litwiller was born 6 Dec 1801, Illfurth, , Alsace, France (daughter of Jacob Litwiller and Anna Maria Maurer); died 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Fanny Litwiller
    • Name: Veronica "Fanny" Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24861
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Peter L. Gingerich was born 21 Aug 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1878, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    2. Christian L. Gingerich was born 5 May 1831, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1910, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob L. Gingerich, Jr. was born 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Joseph Gingerich was born 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1891.
    5. Marie Gingerich was born 1835, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Barbara L. Gingerich was born 14 Nov 1839, Of, South East Hope Township, Perth Co., Ontario; died 3 Jan 1872, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Fred Gingerich was born 1841, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 4. Rudolph L. Gingerich was born 19 Jan 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Daniel Gingerich was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Wilhelmina Betzner was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Joseph B. Zehr was born 31 Dec 1817, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Joseph Zehr and Anne Beiler); died 25 Jul 1905, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Interesting: story, pioneer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78500
    • Immigration: 1826, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1858, 1138 Snyders Road, Baden, Wilmot, Ontario
    • 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
    • Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Another of our old pioneers was called away last week in the death of Mr. Joseph Zehr, who died last Tuesday evening, July 26th, at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Chris. Wagler, at the ripe old age of 87 years, 6 months and 25 days, after a short illness. The funeral was held on Friday forenoon and was largely attended. Many came from far and near to pay their-last tribute of respect to the departed. Bishop Daniel H. Steinmann conducted the service at the house, after which the remains were taken to the cemetery at the Amish-Mennonite meeting house west of Baden, and laid in their last resting place A large concourse of people followed the remains to the grave. After the interment, services were conducted in the meeting-house by Bishop Jacob Bender, assisted by several others. Joseph Zehr was born in Lorraine, Germany, Dec. 31st, 1817, and came to Canada with his parents. They resided in Woolwich Township for a few years, then moved to Wilmot, where Mr. Zehr resided till his death. His wife to whom he was married in 1846, died in 1900. Thus they had lived together for over half a century. Three sons and three daughters survive to mourn the loss of their father. The pioneers who first settled here when Wilmot was about all bush yet, are nearly all gone to join the great majority. We extend our sincere sympathy to all the bereaved ones.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf, August 10, 1905

    Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

    Joseph married Maria L. Lichti 16 Mar 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller) was born 1819, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1900; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria L. Lichti was born 1819, , Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller); died 1900; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maria L. Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74778
    • Residence: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Magdelane "Magdalena" Zehr was born 21 Apr 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1928; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Joseph L. Zehr was born 10 Oct 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1912; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob Zehr was born 1845, Ocean; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Barbara Zehr was born 15 Oct 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1930, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 5. Maria "Mary" Zehr was born 27 Aug 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Anna Zehr was born 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1942; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Christian L. Zehr was born 24 Dec 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1924, Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; was buried , Kearney Cemetery, Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States.
    8. Johannes Zehr was born 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Daniel L. Zehr was born 26 Mar 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1944; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Catherine Zehr was born 6 Jan 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1928, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  John L. Roth was born 1822, , France (son of Michael Roth and Magdalena Lichti); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25254
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    John married Catherine "Katie" Boshart 14 Jan 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine was born 1825, , France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Catherine "Katie" Boshart was born 1825, , France; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Cathareine Boshard
    • Name: Catherine "Katie" Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25255
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 6. Christian B. Roth was born 16 Oct 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Leah Roth was born 8 Mar 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob B. Roth was born 2 Apr 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1931, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. David B. Roth was born 12 Jan 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1937, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Rachel Roth was born 29 Jan 1857, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1942, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Jacob S. Kuepfer was born 3 May 1798, , , Switzerland; died 23 Aug 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Land: Wilmot Township - Concession North of Bleam's Road Lot 21, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Jacob S. Kipfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58360
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Jacob — Mary Lichti. Mary (daughter of Johannes F. "John" Lichti and Magdalena Joder) was born 1807, Flanders, , Belgium; died 20 Dec 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary Lichti was born 1807, Flanders, , Belgium (daughter of Johannes F. "John" Lichti and Magdalena Joder); died 20 Dec 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marie
    • Name: Mary Kuepfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125050
    • Immigration: 9 Jul 1825, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lived in 1881 beside her son Menno.

    Immigration:
    Departed Le Harve, France on the passenger ship "Elizabeth" arrived New York City 9 Jul 1825"
    John Leichy, age 67, farmer, from France
    Madelina Leichty, age 52
    Joseph Leichty,, age 26
    Maria Leichty, age 18
    Elizabeth Leichty, age 16
    Nicholas Leichty, 1

    Children:
    1. John L. Kuepfer was born 1828, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Jacob L. Kuepfer was born 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Magdalena Kipfer was born 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Nicholaus L. Kuepfer was born 30 Oct 1835, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1893, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherine Kuepfer was born 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Christian L. Kuepfer was born CALC 16 Dec 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1916, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Daniel Kuepfer was born 15 Oct 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1920, , Linn, Oregon, USA; was buried , Riverside Cem, Albany, Linn, Oregon.
    8. Andrew L. Kipfer was born 24 Nov 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1932, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. 7. Anna L. Kuepfer was born 19 Mar 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1931, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Apr 1931, Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Menno L. Kuepfer was born 18 Oct 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1922, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.


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