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Mary Ellen Brenneman

Female 1932 - 2018  (85 years)


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  1. 1.  Mary Ellen Brenneman was born 15 Nov 1932 (daughter of Daniel E. Brenneman and Magdalena "Lena" Gerber); died 22 Jan 2018, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Ellen Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182250

    Notes:

    JANTZI, Mary Ellen (nee Brenneman) - Peacefully surrounded by family at the Stratford General Hospital on Monday, January 22, 2018, Mary in her 86th year was the beloved wife of the late Jacob Jantzi (2001). Loving mother of Timothy Jantzi and Stephen Jantzi and his friend Cynthia. Dear grandmother of Ashley Ivey (Rory), Tyler Jantzi and Kevin Jantzi. Great-grandmother to Jersey, Easton and Jacob. She will be sadly missed by her sisters and brothers; Annie Ropp, Vera and Dan Lichty, Dorothy and Delmar Lichti, Earl and Marilyn Brenneman, sisters-in-law; Ella Mae Schmidt, Norma Mast, Mary Gerber, brother-in-law Murray and Karen Jantzi. Predeceased by her parents Daniel Brenneman and Magdalena (Lena) Gerber, brothers and sisters-in-law; Emmanuel Ropp, Melvin Jantzi, Mahlon Gerber, Elmer Mast, John Wagler, Elmer Schmidt and Alice Jantzi. Mary will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a faithful member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Mary was a resident of Knollcrest Lodge for the past five years and we thank them for all the care and attention she received there and as well at the Stratford General Hospital. Friends may call at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, 1172 Henry St., Wellesley on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, 4831 Deborah Glaister Line, Wellesley on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. The ministry of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christian Aid Ministries or Masters International Ministries would be appreciated. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com13246558

    "Mary Ellen Jantzi - View Obituary & Service Information". 2022. Mary Ellen Jantzi Obituary. https://www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Mary-Jantzi-2/#!/Obituary.

    Mary — Jacob Jantzi. Jacob (son of Rudy Jantzi and Sarah Steckly) was born 15 Jan 1935; died 31 Mar 2001; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Daniel E. Brenneman was born 1 Jun 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Samuel Brenneman and Mary Erb); died 28 Nov 1979, Lisbon, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101584283
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163538
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1979, Lisbon, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    BRENNEMAN, Daniel -- On Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1979, at his home in Lisbon, Daniel E. Brenneman, of Route 1, Wellesley. He was born in Wellesley Township 74 years ago.

    He was the son of the late Samuel Brenneman and the late Mary Erb. Member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley. He farmed in wellesley Township, retiring in 1972.

    Beloved husband of the former Lena Gerber; dear father of Mahlon of Cambridge, Earl of Route 1, Millbank, Annie (Mrs. Emmanuel Ropp) and Mary (Mrs. Jacob Jantzi), both of Route 1, Wellesley, and Vera (Mrs. Daniel Lichty) of Route 4, Brussels, and Dorothy (Mrs. Delmar Lichti) of Route 1, Millbank; brother of Ezra Brenneman, of Wellesley and Katie (Mrs. Sam Roth) and Bena Brenneman, both of Route 1, Wellesley. Also survivrd by 13 grandchildren. He was predeceased one brother and two sisters.

    Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley. Family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Family service will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m., follows by the funeral service at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m., Bishop Arthur Gerber officiating.

    Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 29 Nov 1979

    Daniel — Magdalena "Lena" Gerber. Magdalena (daughter of Daniel R. Gerber and Catherine Erb) was born Jan 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Magdalena "Lena" Gerber was born Jan 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel R. Gerber and Catherine Erb); died 19 Oct 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101597378
    • Name: Lena Gerber
    • Name: Magdalena "Lena" Brenneman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163888
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    BRENNEMAN, MRS. DANIEL (LENA)

    Peacefully, on Saturday, October 19, 1991, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Lena Brenneman, of RR 1 Wellesley (Lisbon). Lena was born in Wellesley township 83 years ago. She was a daughter of the late Daniel R. Gerber and the late Catherine Erb. She was a faithful member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Beloved mother of Annie and her husband Emanuel Ropp of RR 1, Wellesley, Vera and her husband Daniel Lichty of RR 4, Brussels, Mary and her husband Jacob Jantzi of RR 1, Wellesley. Dorothy and her husband Delmar Lichti of RR 1, Millbank, Mahlon and his wife Catherine Brenneman of Cambridge, Earl and his wife Marilyn Brenneman of RR 1, Millbank; beloved sister of Annie (Mrs. David Jantzi) of RR 1, Wellesley, Emma (Mrs. Ezra Brenneman) of Wellesley, Katie (Mrs. Ezra Steckley) of Wellesley. Lovingly remembered by 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Daniel E. Brenneman (Nov 28, 1999) and also by six brothers, Amos, Sam, John, Daniel, and David and Christ and one sister, Mary (Mrs. John Jantzi). Visitation at the Futher Bros, Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where family service will be conducted on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Bishop Arthur Gerber will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials to Christian Missions to the Communist World or to a charity of one's choice.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 21 Oct 1991

    Children:
    1. Annie Brenneman was born 3 Jun 1929; died 19 Mar 2018, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Vera Brenneman
    3. 1. Mary Ellen Brenneman was born 15 Nov 1932; died 22 Jan 2018, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Samuel Brenneman was born 23 Mar 1875, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Brenneman, son of Jacob S. Brenneman and Anna B. "Nancy" Swartzentruber); died 27 Jun 1950; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Sam Brenneman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46408
    • 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

    Samuel married Mary Erb 4 Feb 1897, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John S. Erb, Jr. and Philipina "Bena" Gardner) was born 14 Oct 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1937, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Erb was born 14 Oct 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John S. Erb, Jr. and Philipina "Bena" Gardner); died 17 May 1937, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Brenneman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46409
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. Catherine Brenneman was born 29 Oct 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1985; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Menno Brenneman was born 28 Dec 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1965; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Emma Brenneman was born 10 Jun 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1979, Lisbon, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ezra E. Brenneman was born 13 Nov 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1992, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 2. Daniel E. Brenneman was born 1 Jun 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1979, Lisbon, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Bena Brenneman was born 9 Mar 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1981, Lisbon, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Daniel R. Gerber was born 30 Apr 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian O. Gerber and Ann "Annie" Reschly); died 5 Mar 1961, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Mar 1961, Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45255840
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51671
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Daniel R. Gerber - By Record Correspondent

    Wellesley - Daniel B. Gerber, 83, died Sunday at the Wellesley Township home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Brenneman.

    A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Gerber, he was born in Wilmot Township. He was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church and farmed in Wellesley until he retired in 1948.

    His wife, the former Catherine Erb, whom he married 1901 in Wellesley, died in 1941.

    Surviving are five sons, Samuel of RR 1, Bamberg, John E. of Wellesley, Daniel of Wellesley Township, Christian of RR 1, Wellesley and David of South Easthope Township; five daughters, Mrs. John W. (Mary) Jantzi and Mrs. David (Annie) Jantzi, both of RR 1. Wellesley, Mrs. Daniel (Lena ) Brenneman and Mrs. Ezra (Emma) Brenneman, both of Wellesley Township, and Mrs. Ezra (Catherine) Steckly of RR 1, Bamberg; one brother, Christian of Kingwood, and one sister, Mrs. Daniel S. Erb of Wellesley Township. There are 35 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. One son predeceased him.

    The body is at the Ezra Brenneman home where the funeral will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial service will follow in Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Bishop Samuel Roth will officiate.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record Mar 6 1961 pg 7

    Daniel married Catherine Erb 24 Jan 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of John S. Erb and Mary Schwartzentruber) was born 11 Oct 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1947; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catherine Erb was born 11 Oct 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John S. Erb and Mary Schwartzentruber); died 21 Nov 1947; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45255865
    • Name: Catherine Gerber
    • Name: Katie Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51672
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Mary Gerber was born 28 Nov 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1974; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Annie Gerber was born Dec 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Samuel E. Gerber was born Aug 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Magdalena "Lena" Gerber was born Jan 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John E. Gerber was born 24 Mar 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Emma E. Gerber was born Jan 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 2000; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Daniel E. Gerber was born 13 May 1914, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Catherine "Katie" Gerber was born 4 Jan 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 2001; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Christian E. "Chris" Gerber was born 10 May 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1989, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried 11 Jan 1989, Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    10. David E. Gerber was born 1922, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 1989, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Enos Gerber was born 21 Apr 1925; died 28 Aug 1925; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacob S. Brenneman was born 17 Jun 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel Brenneman and Catherine Sommer); died 1878.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124951
    • Residence: 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Jacob married Anna B. "Nancy" Swartzentruber 22 Mar 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of John S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Blank) was born 2 Feb 1845, , Ohio, USA; died 21 Nov 1901. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Anna B. "Nancy" Swartzentruber was born 2 Feb 1845, , Ohio, USA (daughter of John S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Blank); died 21 Nov 1901.

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    • Name: Anna B. "Nancy" Bast
    • Name: Anna B. "Nancy" Brenneman
    • Name: Anna Schwartzentruber
    • Name: Anna Schwartzentruber
    • Name: Nancy Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134447
    • Residence: 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Catherine Brenneman was born 19 Nov 1866, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalena Brenneman was born 26 Jun 1868; died 1 Jun 1948, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Samuel Brenneman was born 23 Mar 1875, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1950; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  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 married Philipina "Bena" Gardner 14 Oct 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Philipina (daughter of Michael Gardner and Maria Stutzman) was born 27 Jan 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1914. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Philipina "Bena" Gardner was born 27 Jan 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael Gardner and Maria Stutzman); died 28 Nov 1914.

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    • Name: Bena Gardner
    • Name: Jacobina Gardner
    • Name: Minnie Gardner
    • Name: Philipina "Bena" Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46414
    • Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Christian G. Erb was born 26 Aug 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1946.
    2. 5. Mary Erb was born 14 Oct 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1937, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Menno G. Erb was born 22 Jun 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1932, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Michael G. "Mike" Erb was born 18 May 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1948; was buried , Alden Union Free Cemetery, Alden, Erie Co., New York.
    5. Catharine G. Erb was born 5 Aug 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1967; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Christian O. Gerber was born 28 Oct 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes "John" Gerber and Veronica "Fannie" Oesch); died 28 Jan 1928, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Artifact: Slant Top Desk
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48568455
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80095
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Artifact:
    Description
    Historic C.1900 slant-top desk crafted by Waterloo County cabinetmaker Christian O. Gerber (1845-1928, Wellesley Ontario). Refer to Michael Bird's "A Splendid Harvest - Germanic Folk and Decorative Arts in Canada" (1981: p.115, fig. 83). An outstanding example. Pine, grain-painted surface simulating figured maple, cross-banding, and paneling, full-round pilasters ebonized with floral highlights. Said to be the 'the nicest known' example. Condition: Excellent. Untouched original surface. Desk writing surface felt deteriorated. 42.5" w x 21.5" d x 57" h.

    "Waterloo County Slant Top Desk By Gerber". 2021. Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. https://live.millerandmillerauctions.com/lots/view/4-1NJ1A2/waterloo-county-slant-top-desk-by-gerber.

    Christian — Ann "Annie" Reschly. Ann (daughter of Joesph Reschly and Anna Schweitzer) 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. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Ann "Annie" Reschly was born 8 May 1850, , France (daughter of Joesph Reschly and Anna Schweitzer); 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.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31959061
    • Nationality: , Canada
    • Name: Ann "Annie" Gerber
    • Name: Anna Roeschle
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124961
    • Immigration: 1855, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1855, , Canada
    • 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
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Wellesley

    The funeral of the late Mrs. Annie Gerber was largely attended Sunday, Sept. 14th.

    New Hamburg Independent, September 19, 1930

    Children:
    1. Mary Gerber was born 1 Apr 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1945, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John R. Gerber was born 30 Apr 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joseph R. Gerber was born 10 Feb 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1958, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 6. Daniel R. Gerber was born 30 Apr 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1961, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Mar 1961, Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Solomon R. Gerber was born 14 Oct 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1959, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Catharina Gerber was born 13 Apr 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Christian R. Gerber was born 24 Feb 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1966, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Magdalena Gerber was born 15 Dec 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1955; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Nancy Gerber was born 3 Jan 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1980; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  John S. Erb was born 6 Jul 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob S. Erb and Catherine E. Steinman); died 17 Sep 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33793
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1876, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    John — Mary Schwartzentruber. Mary (daughter of John S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Blank) was born 22 Oct 1840, , Ohio, USA; died 15 Nov 1915, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary Schwartzentruber was born 22 Oct 1840, , Ohio, USA (daughter of John S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Blank); died 15 Nov 1915, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Schwartzentruber
    • Name: Mary Erb
    • Name: Mary Gascho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50399
    • Immigration: 1847
    • Residence: 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Jacob S. Erb was born 17 Jan 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1957, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Moses S. Erb was born 8 Sep 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1947; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada.
    3. 7. Catherine Erb was born 11 Oct 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1947; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Daniel S. Erb was born 22 Oct 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1968, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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