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Joseph Leroy Erb

Male 1922 - 1992  (69 years)


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  1. 1.  Joseph Leroy Erb was born 4 Oct 1922, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph R. Erb and Mary G. Nafziger); died 31 May 1992, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124506

    Notes:

    Erb, Joseph, 69, New Hamburg, Ont. Born: Oct. 4, 1922, Wellesley Twp., Ont., to Joseph R. and Mary Nafziger) Erb. Died: May 31, 1992. Survivors-wife: Mabel (Kelly) Erb; children: Peter Erb, Rodney Erb, Bonnie Roth, Boyd Erb, Rebecca Zettel, Faye Schultz, Tony Erb; brother and sisters: Ervin, Freida Erb, Marie Leis; 16 grandchildren. Predeceased by: Mary Elizabeth (daughter). Funeral: June 3, Hillcrest Mennonite Church, by Mary Schiedel and Maurice Martin. Burial: 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Twp.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 85, Number 29 - July 21, 1992 - pages 14, 15.

    Joseph — Mabel Eileen Kelly. Mabel (daughter of William Joseph Kelly and Elizabeth Jutzi) was born 8 Nov 1929; died 12 Feb 2015; was buried , 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph R. Erb was born 30 May 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel S. Erb and Catherina Reschley); died 2 Dec 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48568232
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49933
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Erb, Joseph R., son of Daniel and Catherine (Reschley) Erb, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., May 30, 1886; died at the St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 2, 1965; aged 79 y. 6 m. 3 d. On Feb. 9, 1911, he was married to Mary Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ervin and Joseph), 2 daughters (Frieda-Mrs. John G. Erb and Marie-Mrs. Gordon Leis), 23 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one brother (Daniel) and one sister (Lavina-Mrs. Daniel Steinman). Two grandchildren and 2 brothers predeceased him. He was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 5 in charge of Chris O. Erb and Alvin Leis.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 3 - January 18, 1966, page 62

    Joseph married Mary G. Nafziger 8 Feb 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 11 Mar 1888, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1977, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary G. Nafziger was born 11 Mar 1888, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1977, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48568310
    • Name: Mary G. Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124517
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Erb.- Mary, daughter of John and Mattie (Gerber) Nafziger, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Mar. 11, 1888; died at Brunner Nursing Home, July 25, 1977; aged 89 y. On Feb. 8, 1911, she was married to Joseph R. Erb who died Dec. 2, 1965. Surviving are 2 sons (Ervin and Joseph), 2 daughters (Frieda-Mrs. John G. Erb and Marie-Mrs. Gordon Leis), 23 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers, 3 sisters and 2 grandchildren. She was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church where funeral services were held July 28, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 34 - August 30, 1977, page 662.

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    [The 23rd Psalm] In Memory of Mary Nafziger beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Erb Born March 11th, 1888 Died July 25th, 1977 Aged 89 years, 4 months and 14 days The Service The late Mrs. Erb is resting at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon on Thursday, July 28th, 1977, when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the service at 2 o'clock p.m. Officiating Clergymen Rev. Alvin Leis Rev. Jacob Roes Place of Interment Maple View Mennonite Cemetery Wellesley Township

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Frieda Erb was born 5 Jan 1912, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 2010, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Ervin N. Erb was born 30 Oct 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died 2002; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Marie Erb was born 1920, , Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Joseph Leroy Erb was born 4 Oct 1922, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1992, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Daniel S. Erb was born 30 Sep 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John S. Erb, Jr. and Susanna B. Schwartzentruber); died 24 Feb 1919; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49931
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Daniel married Catherina Reschley 24 Jan 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherina (daughter of Joesph Reschly and Anna Schweitzer) was born 12 Mar 1858, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1936; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catherina Reschley was born 12 Mar 1858, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joesph Reschly and Anna Schweitzer); died 12 Aug 1936; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherina Erb
    • Name: Catherine Reschly
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49932
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Occupation:
    Lived with Christian Gerber and Anna her sister.

    Children:
    1. 2. Joseph R. Erb was born 30 May 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Christian R. Erb was born 15 Oct 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1920, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Noah R. Erb was born 3 May 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1929, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Daniel R. Erb was born 25 Nov 1893, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1977, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lavina "Vina" Erb was born 11 Nov 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John S. Erb, Jr. was born 21 Oct 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John H. Erb, Sr. and Veronica S. Schwartzentruber); died 11 Nov 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46413
    • Immigration: 1831, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • 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
    • Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    We are called upon to record the death of an old and highly respected resident of the Section Line in the person of Mr. John Erb, who passed away on Monday last.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf, November 14, 1901

    John — Susanna B. Schwartzentruber. Susanna (daughter of John S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Blank) was born 18 Sep 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Susanna B. Schwartzentruber was born 18 Sep 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Blank); died 12 Jan 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Susanna B. Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59608
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Leah Erb was born 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1922.
    2. Jacob Schwartzentruber G. Erb was born 3 Dec 1853, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Daniel S. Erb was born 30 Sep 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1919; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Erb was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Joesph Reschly was born 7 Nov 1819, , France; died 5 Mar 1903; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37847712
    • Name: Joseph Roeschle
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119066
    • Immigration: 1854
    • Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Joesph — Anna Schweitzer. Anna (daughter of Joseph Schweitzer and Barbara Ulrich) was born 1819, , France; died 1862; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Anna Schweitzer was born 1819, , France (daughter of Joseph Schweitzer and Barbara Ulrich); died 1862; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37847301
    • Name: Anna Reschly
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119067

    Notes:

    Anna is supposedly buried as the Reschly Burial Plot instead of the Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Mary Reschly was born 9 Oct 1847, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 18 Mar 1883; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Ann "Annie" Reschly was born 8 May 1850, , France; died 10 Sep 1930, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Reschly was born 12 May 1854, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1 Apr 1876, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Magdalena "Lena" Reschly was born CALC 20 Dec 1855, of, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 10 Dec 1934; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 5. Catherina Reschley was born 12 Mar 1858, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1936; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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