Minnie Irene Ernst

Other Events:

• Name: Minnie Irene Heiser
• Name: Minnie Irene Kehl
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202915
• Residence: 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Minnie married George Kehl 16 Sep 1914. George (son of John Kehl and Eliza Kuhl) was born 1 Sep 1890, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1925, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Dorothy Marie Kehl was born 8 Mar 1916; died Dec 1988.
2. Robert Kehl was born 1920; died 1987.

Minnie married Albert Henry Heiser 5 Jul 1935, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. Albert (son of John Heiser and Bertha Henrietta Lang) was born 12 Nov 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1971; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00007-0690.10
• Residence: 1947, 28 Park St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

George Ernst "the youngest of the family, is also engaged in farming. His farm is near that of his brothers', in Peel Township. He is married to Mary Fell."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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GEORGE ERNST

The death of George Ernst, 81, occurred at his residence, 28 Park Ave., early Thursday, following a brief illness.

The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Ernst he Was born in Wilmot Township, March 4, 1866. His marriage to the former Mary Foell, who survives, took place in Kitchener in 1899. The couple farmed near Glenallan for 23 years and resided in Elmira for the past 35 years. Mr. Ernst was a member of Gale Presbyterian Church.

Surviving, besides his wife, are three daughters, Mrs. Irva Jefferson, Elmira; Mrs. A. H. (Minnie) Heiser, Kitchener; Mrs. Clarence (Lena) Strome, Windsor; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Henry and David, of Elmira, and one sister, Mrs. Eli Brubacher, St. Jacobs, also survive. One son Irvin predeceased him in 1945.

The funeral service was held Monday at 3 p.m. from the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel. Interment was made in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. C. L. Mitchell officiated.

George — Mary Foell. Mary (daughter of John Foell and Elizabeth Koch) was born 9 Apr 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1952, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ernst
• Eby ID Number: 00067-4108.7
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1947, 28 Park St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

MRS. MARY ERNST

Mrs. Mary Ernst, 82, of 28 Park Avenue, Elmira, died suddenly at her home Friday. Born in Wellesley Township April 9, 1870, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Foell. She attended Gale Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are thre daughters, Mrs. Irva Jefferson of Hamilton, Mrs. Albert (Minnie) Heiser of Kitchener and Mrs. Clarence (Elena) Strohm of Elmira; nine grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Her husband George Ernst, died in 1947 and one son Irvin, predeceased her in 1945.

The funeral was held in the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel, Elmira, Monday at 3 p.m. with Rev. H. L. Simpson of Gale Presbyterian Church officiat- ing. Burial was in the Elmira Cemetery. The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00033-2966
• Birth: 5 Oct 1836, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

David Ernst, "was born October 5th, 1836. He resides in Peel Township, near Glenallen, where he is the possessor of several beautiful farms. He was first married to Magdalena Bechtel who died in 1868. After her decease he was married to Susannah Gingerich, widow of Peter Martin. With his first wife he had five children, ... With his second wife he has a family of five children".

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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On Saturday morning the death was reported of Mr. David Ernst, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eli Brubacher, where he had been residing for the past few years. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon.

Elmira Signet 7 Dec 1916

David — Magdalena Bechtel. Magdalena (daughter of Levi L. Bechtel and Magdalena Schneider) was born 11 Oct 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Magdalena Ernst
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0690
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Magdalena Bechtel "was born October 11th, 1835. She was married to David Ernst, and died in 1868. They had a family of five children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00067-4108.1
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

John Foell is reported to been born in Marbach, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, documentation needed.

John married Elizabeth Koch 20 Jun 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Rev. David Ludwig "Ludwig" Koch and Barbara Reist) was born 13 Nov 1827, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Foell
• Eby ID Number: 00067-4108
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elizabeth Koch, "was born November 13th, 1827, and died May 7th, 1887. She was married to John Foell and resided in Elmira. To her were born six children"



Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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• Name: Henry Ernst
• Eby ID Number: 00033-2956
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 074W, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; M. E. N. S.
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Death: 20 Nov 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Henry Ernst, "a native of Pennsylvania, was born November 24th, 1803. He was married to Susannah Reist who was born January 4th, 1799, and died March 3rd, 1873. He followed farming and resided in different places of the county. He died November 20th, 1878. To them was born a family of seven children"

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Heinrich — Susannah Reist. Susannah (daughter of John Reist and Susannah Huber) was born 4 Jan 1799, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 3 Mar 1873. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Ernst
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5203
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; M. E. N. S.
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Reist, "the fifth member of John and Susannah (Huber) Reist's family, was born in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, January 4th, 1799. She was married to Henry Ernst who was born November 24th, 1803, and died October 20th, 1878. She died March 3rd, 1873. They had a family of seven children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00007-0688
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Levi L. Bechtel "son of George B., and Esther (Livergood) Bechtel, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, April 2, 1809. He came to Canada with Jacob S. Shoemaker in 1826. He was a miller by trade. In December, 1831, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of old Jacob and Mary (Erb) Schneider. She was born at Bloomingdale, Ontario, December 6th, 1806, and is the only one of her father's family of ten children, living, and one of the first white children born in this township. She is still enjoying the best of health and works around the house like a young woman. Her mind and memory are yet as strong as ever. When the write paid her a visit, November 20th, 1894, she gave him the names of all her children, grand-children, and great-grandchildren, together with the dates of birth of each and dates of death of those who died; also gave him names of persons to whom each of her children and grand-children are married, and dates when such marriages took place. At present she has her home with her grand-daughter, Mrs. O. Wismer of Baden, Ontario. Soon after their marriage they moved on a farm two miles north of Bloomingdale, now in possession of John S. Bowman, where he died December 7th, 1868. Their family consisted of eight children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Levi married Magdalena Schneider Dec 1831. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob Yost Schneider and Maria "Mary" Erb) was born 6 Dec 1806, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1895, Near Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Magdalena Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6301
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Magdalena Schneider, "was born at Bloomingdale, Ontario, December 6th, 1806. In December, 1831, she was married to Levi L. Bechtel and died at Mr. Snyder's near Bloomingdale, Ontario, May 30th, 1895"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Other Events:

• Name: Ludwig Koch
• Eby ID Number: 00067-4106
• Land: 1825, Woolwich Township German Company Tract 034, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite Preacher

Notes:

Rev. Ludwig Koch, "was born in Weinsberg, kingdom of Wurtenberg, Germany, July 19th, 1801. In 1819 he emigrated to America and in July of the same year he came to Chambersburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Here he was engaged in farming for three years, but not finding everything to his satisfaction he, in company with others, moved to Canada in spring of 1823. After being here for some time he formed an acquaintance with Barbara Reist to whom he was married in October, 1824. Shortly after their marriage they settled on lot No. 34, German Company's Tract, Woolwich Township, where they commenced in the bush. In a few years they had cleared a large part of their extensive forest farm and had erected thereon such buildings as were common in those days. Here they resided over sixty-five years. The farm is now owned by their son David. In July, 1845, Mr. Ludwig Koch was ordained to the ministry of the Mennonite denomination. His field of labor was Martins, Conestogo, and Elmira. He was sincere in his calling,and always directed the sinner to the cross where Christ suffered for him; and for the children of God he had words of consolation by reminding them of the Lord's words, "I am with you always", and "whatsoever ye shall ask in my name that I will I do". His kindness of heart and simplicity of manners endeared him to all classes who were acquainted with him. He died in September, 1889, and his wife who was born November 15th, 1801, died August 19th, 1890. To them was born a family of eight children"

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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DAVID KOCH.

His farm is near the outskirts of the village and is one of the oldest in the township, being known as the old Musselman farm, Mr. Koch was born. in Woolwich Township, on lot 34, German Company's Tract, in 1840. He comes down from good, old German stock, his father [Ludwig] being born in Weinsberg, Germany, in 1801. The latter came to the New World in 1819, and in 1824, after a matrimonial alliance with Barbara, daughter of John and Susannah Reist, commenced house- keeping in the wilds of Woolwich, on lot No. 34. Here the parent stem flourished, and for a period of some sixty odd years they diligently labored toward the advancement of civilization, and reared a family of eight children. The father was ordained as a minister of the Mennonite faith in 1845, and until his death in 1889, he was a faithful expounder of the doctrines of that denomination. He had reached the ripe age of eighty-eight years-full of honors when the last summons came. His wife, who was born in 1801, followed him to await the resurrection, at the remarkably advanced age of ninety years.

Waterloo County Chronicle 5 May 1898 pg 8

David married Barbara Reist Oct 1824. Barbara (daughter of John Reist and Susannah Huber) was born 15 Nov 1801, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 Aug 1890; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Barbara Koch
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5204
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Barbara Reist, "the sixth member of John and Susannah (Huber) Reist's family, was born November 15th, 1801. In 1821 she came to Canada with her brothers, John and Samuel. In October 1824, she was married to Rev. Ludwig Koch who was born July 19th, 1801, and died September 15th, 1889. She died August 19th, 1890. They resided about one mile west of Conestogo, in Woolwich Township. Their family consisted of eight children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].