Lavina Bergey

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• Name: Lavina Koch
• Name: Leonia Bergey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24075
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Old Mennonite

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Koch.-Lavinia, daughter of Bro. Christian and Sister Barbara Bergey, was born in Elgin Co., Ont., May 20, 1872; died Feb. 16, 1913; aged 40 y. 8 m. 10 d. She was married to Bro. Henry Koch of St. Jacobs, Waterloo Co., Ont., on Jan. 31, 1900. To this union were born 6 children. Three sons have passed away. After several months of illness of diabetes she was taken to the Berlin Hospital Saturday and died the following day. She leaves to mourn her early departure a sorrowing husband, 3 children-John Henry, Lizzie May and Joanna Lauretta-father, 5 brothers and 3 sisters, besides many relatives and friends. Her mother died three years ago. She confessed Christ 14 years ago in a series of meetings conducted by Bro. S. F. Coffman in the Mora school house. She was soon after baptized in the Mennonite Church, to which she faithfully adhered till the close of life. An impressive service was held Feb. 19, 1913, in connection with which a memorial service was held for her son Nathaniel, who died but six days before and on account of the nature of the disease of which he died the funeral was strictly private. The services at the home were conducted by Bro. Moses Bowman and in the Berlin Mennonite Church in the German language by Bro. Enoch Bauman. Text, II Cor. 5: 1, and in the English language by Bro. Moses Bowman and Bro. S. F. Coffman. Text, Jno. 1: 29. Her warfare is accomplished and the victory is won; she is now sweetly resting from her labors and her works do follow her. This is a mysterious providence, yet in paths of darkness where we cannot see, we can trust. "What I do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter." "Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life."

"After the toil and struggle,
There cometh a day of rest;
After the weary conflict,
Peace on the Savior's breast."

Gospel Herald - Volume V, Number 49 - March 6, 1913 - page 783, 784

Lavina married Henry S. Koch 31 Jan 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Joseph Koch and Elizabeth Sauder) was born 3 Jul 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Elizabeth May Koch was born 3 Oct 1900, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. John Henry Cook was born May 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Nathaniel Koch was born 10 Nov 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Johanna Loretta Koch was born 10 Jun 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Woodland Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23614

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"Christian Bergey was born in Pennsylvania on June 10, 1846; died at the home of his son Abram, in Kent Co., Ont., Jan. 1, 1927; aged 80 y. 6 m. 21 d. He spent the early years of his life in Waterloo Co., Ont. In 1869 he was married to Barbara Getz. This union was blessed with twelve children, 6 sons and 6 daughters. Soon after his marriage he moved to Elgin Co., Ont., and then a few years later to Kent, Co., Ont., where he resided the greater part of his life. He had a name for thrift, industry and honesty in the community in which he lived. He united with the Mennonite Church in early manhood and took an active interest in the work of the Church, being Superintendent of the Mosa S. S. for a number of years. He was zealous in the training of his family. His wife predeceased him seventeen years ago. He spent the latter years of his life with his youngest daughter, Mrs. Herbert Eby at Listowel, Ont., then later at Hanover, Ont. About three months before his death he came back to reside with his oldest son, Abram, on the old homestead. He seemed to be back again amongst the old scenes and associations but it was not for long. The day before Christmas he fell and broke his leg and early on New Year,s morning his spirit took flight. He leaves to mourn his departure five sons,-- Abram, Norman, Nathaniel, Frank, and John-- and three daughters--Mrs. James Goodbrand, Mrs. Wilkie Taylor, and Mrs. Herbert Eby. His wife, one son, and three daughters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the residence of his son, Abram, on Jan. 4, 1927. Bro. S. F. Coffman of Vineland, Ont., preached the funeral sermon from II Tim. 4:7, 8. He was assisted by Pastor Windus of the local Baptist Church. Interment in the Purcell cemetery" By a son.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 45 - February 3, 1927, pages 959

Christian married Barbara Goetz 21 Dec 1869. Barbara (daughter of Francois Xavier "Franz" "Frank" Goetz and Barbara Ohleyer) was born 7 Jun 1852, Harve DE Grass, , France; died 9 Jan 1910, Camden Township, Kent Co., Ontario; was buried , Purcell Cemetery, , Kent Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Bergey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48094
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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Bergey. -- Barbara (Getz) Bergey was born June 7, 1852; died at her home in Kent Co., Ont., after a lingering illness, Jan. 9, 1910; aged 58y. 7m. 2d. She was united in marriage to Christian Bergey, Dec. 1870. To this union were born 6 sons and 6 daughters, three of whom (one son and two daughters) preceded her to the spirit world. She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, 5 sons and 4 daughters, 13 grandchildren, 4 sisters, 1 brother, and many relatives and friends. She united with the Mennonite Church in her twentieth year and was a devoted member until death. Her light shone brightly for the Master in the home where she will sadly missed, and in the community where she lived for so many years. She served her Master faithfully in her sphere in the home, a devoted wife and loving mother. The influence of her patient, self-sacrificing life will ever be felt and never forgotten. The Lord has called her to her bright and eternal reward. During her closing days on earth the family gathered about her bedside and she bade them all goodbye and told them to meet her in heaven. She longed for rest and heaven. Funeral services, Jan. 12, were conducted at the Plain,s Baptist Church by E. S. Hallman. Text Rev. 14: 13. Interment in the Purcell Cemetery. A large concourse of friends met to pay the last tribute of respect to one whom they knew and loved. "Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted."

Gospel Herald - Vol. 2, No. 46 - February 10, 1910 - page 735, 736

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• Name: Henry S. Bergey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23611
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker

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A-1-63 Henry Bergey, Letters of Administration to the Estate of Henry Bergey, of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, deceased, granted the Eighth day of March One thousand eight hundred and fifty five to his widow Elizabeth Bergey, on her giving proof that her said husband died intestate on or about the twelvth day of February next before, and on her giving Bond and Surety for the due Administration of such Estate, herself, and two securities in the persons of Samuel Bitzner and Georg H. Clemens, both of the said Township of Waterloo, Yeomen, each in the sum of four Hundred Pounds…Inventory being to the amount of One Hundred and eighty three pounds and ten shillings.

Letters granted 8 March, 1855
Died 12 February, 1855.
Inventory amount £183/10/-

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

Heinrich — Elizabeth Clemmer. Elizabeth (daughter of John Clemmer) was born 29 Oct 1820, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 27 Mar 1860; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Berge
• Name: Elizabeth Hallman
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3537.4

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• Name: Francis Goetz
• Name: Franz Xaver Goetz
• Name: Xavier Goetz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-240936
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC

Francois — Barbara Ohleyer. Barbara was born 18 Dec 1816, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 8 Sep 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Goetz
• Name: Barbara Ohlei
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-270217
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26995

Christian — Mary Souder. Mary was born 1791, of, Lower Salford, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Bergey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138019

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• Eby ID Number: 00048-3537.5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156717
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1876

Martin — Theresia Mittelhauser. Theresia was born Abt 1795; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Theresia Goetz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156728