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Melvin William Bender

Male 1907 - 1967  (60 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Melvin William Bender was born 21 Jan 1907, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Noah S. Bender and Magdalena Ruby); died 17 Nov 1967, Strathroy, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nairn Mennonite Cemetery, Nairn, Middlesex Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200471

    Notes:

    Bender.- Melvin W., son of Noah S. and Magdalena (Ruby) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Jan. 21, 1907; died at Strathroy General Hospital, Strathroy, Ont., Nov. 17, 1967; aged 60 y. 9 m. 27 d. On Oct. 15, 1929, he was married to Mabel Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Grace-Mrs. Kenneth Schwartzentruber, Elaine-Mrs. Daniel Zehr, Mary-Mrs. Robert Johnston, Janice-Mrs. Aden Brubacher, Doreen-Mrs. Jerry Ropp, Gerald, John, Darlene, Cynthia, and George), 14 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Verda, Mrs. Reuben Gingerich, and Mrs. Curtis Gingerich), and 5 brothers (Reuben, Elton, Curtis, Ervin, and Ezra). He was preceded in death by one son (Ray). Funeral services were held at the Nairn Church, Nov. 20, with Wilfred Schlegel and Mel Otterbein officiating

    Melvin — Mabel L. Roth. Mabel (daughter of Benjamin S. Roth and Barbara Lichti) was born Feb 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 1989; was buried , Nairn Mennonite Cemetery, Nairn, Middlesex Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Grace Magdalene Bender was born 5 Sep 1930; died 9 Mar 2005; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elaine Mabel Bender
    3. Gerald Melvin "Gerry" Bender was born 13 Aug 1934, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 2011, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Catherine Bender
    5. John Benjamin Bender
    6. Ray Noah Bender was born 23 Jul 1939, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jul 1956, , Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nairn Mennonite Cemetery, Nairn, Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    7. Janice Barbara Bender
    8. Darlene Sharon Bender
    9. Doreen Karen Bender

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Noah S. Bender was born 13 May 1881, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Solomon M. Bender and Veronica "Fanny" Steinman); died 10 Aug 1961, Kitchener, 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/44109964
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124047
    • Residence: 1949, Peel St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Bender, Noah S., son of Solomon and Veronica (Steinman) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., May 13, 1881; died at the K-W Hospital, Aug. 10, 1961; aged 80 y. 2 m. 28 d. In Jan. 1905, he was married to Magdalena Ruby, who died in Nov., 1949. Surviving are 9 children (Melvin, Ailsa Craig, Ont.; Reuben, New Hamburg; Elton and Varna Curtis, Spring Bay; Ervin, Baden; Ezra and Verda, New Hamburg; Fannie-Mrs. Reuben Gingerich, Ailsa Craig; and Mary-Mrs. Curtis Gingerich, Zurich), 35 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Katie Baechler, New Hamburg; and Mrs. Mary Ruby, Albuquerque, N. Mex.). He was a member of the Wilmot A.M. Church. Funeral services were held at Steinman's A.M. church, Aug. 12, in charge of Peter Nafziger and Orland Gingerich.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LIV, Number 40 - October 10, 1961 - page 902, 903.

    Noah married Magdalena Ruby 19 Jan 1905. Magdalena (daughter of Christian R. Ruby and Anna Roth) was born 12 Jun 1884, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1949, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Magdalena Ruby was born 12 Jun 1884, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian R. Ruby and Anna Roth); died 20 Nov 1949, New Hamburg, 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/44109969
    • Name: Magdalena Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124048
    • Residence: 1949, Peel St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Bender. - Magdalena, daughter of the late Christian and Anna (Roth) Ruby, was born in East Zorra Twp., near Tavistock, Ont., June 12, 1884; passed away at her late home in New Hamburg, Ont., Nov. 20, 1949; aged 65 y. 5 m. 3 d. On Jan. 19, 1905, she was united in marriage to Noah S. Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Melvin, Ailsa Craig, Ont.; Elton, Varna, Ont; Reuben, Curtis, Ervin, Ezra, all of New Hamburg; Verda, at home; Fannie-Mrs. Reuben Gingerich, Ailsa Craig; Mary-Mrs. Curtis Ginergerich, Zurich, Ont.), 20 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (John, Ontario; and Eli, New Mexico). In her youth she became a servant of the Lord and united with the Amish Mennonite Church. Her life was one of unselfish devotion to her Master. She was a loving mother and a wise counselor. In 1947 she suffered from a paralytic condition which affected her speech. Funeral services were held Nov. 23 at the home by Elmer Schwartzentruber and at the Steiman Church by Peter Nafziger, Jesse J. Short, and Moses O. Jantzi.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 4 - January 24, 1950-page 94, 95

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    Rest in the Lord In Loving Memory of Magdalena (Ruby) Bender Beloved wife of Noah S. Bender Who fell asleep on Sunday, November 20th, 1949 at the age of 65 years, 5 months and 8 days. Funeral will take place from her late residence, Peel street, New Hamburg, on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd, at 2 o'clock p.m., to Steinman's A.M. Church for service. Interment in the adjoining Cemetery. [verse]

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. 1. Melvin William Bender was born 21 Jan 1907, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 1967, Strathroy, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nairn Mennonite Cemetery, Nairn, Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    2. Reuben Valentine Bender was born 23 Jun 1910, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elton Lewis Bender was born 3 Jun 1913, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1969, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Rev. Curtis Leroy Bender was born 1917; died 23 Jan 1982; was buried , Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Ezra Joseph Bender was born 7 May 1925; died 17 Oct 1997; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Solomon M. Bender was born 14 Jun 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes B. "John" Bender and Catherine "Katie" Miller); died 16 Nov 1926, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140475
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Bender, Solomon M. Bender fifth son of John and Catherine (Miller) Bender, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., June 14, 1854; died at his home on Nov. 16, 1926, near Tavistock, Ont., at the age of 72 y. 5 m. 2 d. On Dec. 12, 1876, he was joined in holy wedlock to Sister Veronica Steinman of Waterloo Co., Ont., and moved to the farm in East Zorra where they lived until his death. This union was blest with eight children of whom three preceded him in death. Bro. Bender always took an active part in Sunday school work and young people's meetings. His seat in church was seldom vacant. He was always able to attend to the very last as the call of death came very sudden. He leaves to mourn his death his beloved wife, 2 sons and 2 daughters (Noah of New hamburg, Ont.; Simon, of Tavistock, Ont.; Mary, wife of Eli Ruby in California; and Katie, wife of Amos Baechler on the homestead). Daniel, the oldest son, has not been heard from for eighteen years . 25 grandchildren (3 preceded him), and 2 brothers (Samuel and Daniel) also survive. Services at the home were conducted by Bro. Menno Kipfer and by Bros. Dan Leobold, Osiah Cressman in English, and Bro. Dan S. Jutzi in German, at East Zorra A. M. Church where a large concourse of friends and relatives gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to our departed brother. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 48 - February 24, 1927, pages 1022, 1023

    Solomon married Veronica "Fanny" Steinman 12 Dec 1876. Veronica (daughter of Daniel E. Steinman and Elisabeth Gardner) was born 31 Aug 1855, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 6 Jan 1937, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Veronica "Fanny" Steinman was born 31 Aug 1855, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario (daughter of Daniel E. Steinman and Elisabeth Gardner); died 6 Jan 1937, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Veronica "Fanny" Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140476

    Children:
    1. 2. Noah S. Bender was born 13 May 1881, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Christian R. Ruby was born 16 Sep 1841, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth); died 7 Oct 1913; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124050

    Christian — Anna Roth. Anna was born 14 Dec 1842, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1919; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Anna Roth was born 14 Dec 1842, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1919; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Ruby
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124053

    Children:
    1. Samuel Ruby was born 8 Sep 1878, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Nicklas Ruby was born 13 Jul 1880; died 19 Mar 1935; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Magdalena Ruby was born 12 Jun 1884, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1949, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Johannes B. "John" Bender was born 1817, , Germany (son of Jacob Bender and Magdalena "Lena" Brenneman); died 14 Sep 1874, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: John B. Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74779
    • Immigration: 12 Nov 1831, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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

    Johannes married Catherine "Katie" Miller 11 Jul 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Jacob Miller and Barbara Sommer) was born 25 Nov 1823, , Germany; died 1 Jul 1874, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catherine "Katie" Miller was born 25 Nov 1823, , Germany (daughter of Jacob Miller and Barbara Sommer); died 1 Jul 1874, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Catharine Mueller
    • Name: Catherine "Katie" Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74780
    • Residence: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    July 1st, Waterloo co., Ont., Sister CATHARINE BENDER, wife of John Bender, aged 50 years, 7 months and 6 days. Sermon by Bishops Ruby and Litwiller, from 2 Cor. 5; Jn. 5: 25-30.


    Herald of Truth - Volume XI, Number 8 - August 1874 - Pages 137, 143

    Children:
    1. Bishop Jacob M. Bender was born 4 Jun 1842, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1914, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Christian Bender was born 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. John M. Bender was born 25 Jun 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Nathan Bender was born 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Magdalena Bender was born 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Joseph M. Bender was born 15 Dec 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. 4. Solomon M. Bender was born 14 Jun 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1926, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. Samuel M. Bender was born 3 Jun 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1930, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Mary Bender was born 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1889; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    10. Daniel Bender was born 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. David M. Bender was born 28 Jan 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1935, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    12. Noah Bender was born 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Daniel E. Steinman was born 29 Sep 1831, , Ontario, Canada (son of Christian K. Steinman and Veronica Eyer); died 9 Apr 1905; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41274749
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78487
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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

    Daniel — Elisabeth Gardner. Elisabeth (daughter of Michael Gardner and Maria Stutzman) was born 1831, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elisabeth Gardner was born 1831, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael Gardner and Maria Stutzman); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Elisabeth Steinman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-263879
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 5. Veronica "Fanny" Steinman was born 31 Aug 1855, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 6 Jan 1937, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Jacob G. Steinman was born 16 Dec 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1944, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Noah G. Steinman was born 13 Apr 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1933; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian G. Steinman was born 21 Jan 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1936; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Daniel Steinman was born 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. David Steinman was born 28 Aug 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  Bishop Joseph Ruby was born 12 Jul 1813, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1897; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29333
    • Residence: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    BISH. JOSEPH RUBYJoseph Ruby was born on the 12th of July, 1813 in Alsace-Lorraine, France (now Germany), came to Canada in 1839, and was married to Magdalena Roth on the 17th of November 1840, and lived in matrimony 46 years, 3 months and 17 days; his wife died 9 years, 11 months and 13 days before him. He died on the 12th* of January, 1897, aged 83 years, 6 months and 4 days. Of his 9 children, 8 survive, one living in Colorado; there are also 58 grandchildren living and 3 dead, and 3 great-grandchildren. In 1852 he was ordained to the ministry, and in 1853 to the office of bishop. He served faithfully in his calling for about 43 years in the East Zorra Mennonite Congregation. His funeral, on the 19th, was very largely attended. Funeral services by Chr. Zehr from John 5: 25--30 and Chr. Litwiller from 2 Tim. 4: 6--9.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 4, February 15, 1897 - Page 60, 61, 62, 63

    Joseph married Magdalena Roth 17 Nov 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Michael Roth and Magdalena Lichti) was born 14 Jul 1818, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1887, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Magdalena Roth was born 14 Jul 1818, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael Roth and Magdalena Lichti); died 3 Feb 1887, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena Ruby
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29332
    • Occupation: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    RUBY - On the 3d of Feb., in Perth County, Ont., Magdalena (Roth) Ruby, aged 68 years, 6 months and 29 days. She leaves a husband, 8 children and 46 grandchildren to mourn her death; yet they have the assurance that it is well with her. She was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church over 50 years. She was buried on the 6th, followed to the grave by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Services in the Amish Mennonite Church by Chr. Litwiller and Jacob Bender from 1 Thessalonians 6: 12 and John 5: 21-26.1a

    Herald of Truth , Vol. XXIV, Number 6, March 15, 1887 - Page 94

    Children:
    1. 6. Christian R. Ruby was born 16 Sep 1841, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1913; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Maria Ruby was born 10 Feb 1845, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1916, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine Ruby was born 14 Nov 1846, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Barbara R. Ruby was born 20 Feb 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1915; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth R. Ruby was born 30 Sep 1851, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1929, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Nicholas Ruby was born 27 Sep 1858; died 26 Nov 1932; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.


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