Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Oscar Ratz

Male 1887 - 1888  (1 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Oscar Ratz was born 8 Apr 1887 (son of Simon H. Ratz and Clara Melissa Strohm); died 16 Jul 1888, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Simon H. RatzSimon H. Ratz was born 25 Oct 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Reeve John Ratz and Saloma Haist); died 18 Feb 1910; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Simon — Clara Melissa Strohm. Clara (daughter of Abraham Rosenberger "Abram" Strome and Esther Martin) was born 6 Mar 1862, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1888, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Clara Melissa Strohm was born 6 Mar 1862, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham Rosenberger "Abram" Strome and Esther Martin); died 16 Oct 1888, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    Children:
    1. Esther Saloma "Salome" Ratz was born 6 Mar 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1937, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. William Fernando Ratz was born 23 Sep 1883, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1909, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Abraham Lincoln "Abram" "Link" Ratz was born 13 Sep 1885, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1936, Belleville, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Oscar Ratz was born 8 Apr 1887; died 16 Jul 1888, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Reeve John RatzReeve John Ratz was born 7 Dec 1833, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 19 Oct 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Valentine Ratz and Anna Gertrute "Gertrude" Lanz); died 14 Oct 1889, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    John — Saloma Haist. Saloma (daughter of Christof "Simon" Haist and Eva Burkhardt) was born 29 Dec 1835, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Oct 1836, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1917; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Saloma HaistSaloma Haist was born 29 Dec 1835, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Oct 1836, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christof "Simon" Haist and Eva Burkhardt); died 2 Mar 1917; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    Children:
    1. Samuel Ratz was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Lydia Ann Ratz was born 22 Mar 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 1876, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Simon H. Ratz was born 25 Oct 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1910; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Daniel Ratz was born 9 Nov 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1909; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. George Ratz was born 20 Dec 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jul 1918; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Ann Ratz was born 27 Nov 1865, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1916, East Oxford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Susannah Ratz was born 17 May 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1912, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Dr. Major John Henry Ratz was born 7 Sep 1869, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1918, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Emma M. Ratz was born 2 Mar 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1953, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    10. David D. Ratz was born 20 Aug 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Abraham Rosenberger "Abram" Strome was born 21 Mar 1833, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John R. Strome and Nancy R. "Annie" Rosenberger, son of Strohm and Anna, son of Strome and Nancy Rosenberger); died 15 Nov 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Abraham married Esther Martin 15 May 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Christian Martin and Esther Stauffer) was born 17 Feb 1831, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1901; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Esther Martin was born 17 Feb 1831, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Martin and Esther Stauffer); died 9 Apr 1901; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    Children:
    1. Jeremiah M. Strome was born 27 Feb 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Menno M. Strome was born 3 Aug 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1939; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Almeda Strome was born 10 Jun 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1860; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Ann Strome was born 13 Jan 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1861; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 3. Clara Melissa Strohm was born 6 Mar 1862, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1888, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Merritt Strome was born 8 Apr 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1862; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Christian Strome was born 3 Dec 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1864; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Lydia Ann Strome was born 28 Feb 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1873; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Valentine RatzValentine Ratz was born 12 Aug 1798; died 28 Dec 1870, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Valentine — Anna Gertrute "Gertrude" Lanz. Anna was born 2 May 1798, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 14 Jul 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Anna Gertrute "Gertrude" LanzAnna Gertrute "Gertrude" Lanz was born 2 May 1798, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 14 Jul 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    Children:
    1. John Jacob "Jacob" Ratz was born 21 Aug 1828, , Germany; died 23 Oct 1919; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry Ratz was born 9 Nov 1830, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1881.
    3. 4. Reeve John Ratz was born 7 Dec 1833, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 19 Oct 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1889, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Maria "Mary" Ratz was born 8 Feb 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1923, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Oetzel Evangelical Cemetery, Ratzburg, North Easthope Twp, Perth Co., Ontario.
    5. John George "George" Ratz was born 22 Jan 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1932, Powasssan, Parry Sound District, Ontario; was buried , Powassan Union Cemetery, Powasssan, Parry Sound District, Ontario.

  3. 10.  Christof "Simon" Haist was born 10 Dec 1804, Baiersbronn, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 22 Aug 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Christof — Eva Burkhardt. Eva was born 14 Oct 1812, Baiersbronn, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 6 Apr 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Eva Burkhardt was born 14 Oct 1812, Baiersbronn, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 6 Apr 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    Children:
    1. 5. Saloma Haist was born 29 Dec 1835, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Oct 1836, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1917; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Maria Haist was born Oct 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Magdalena Haist was born 28 Jun 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1905; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. Susannah Haist was born 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1926; was buried , City View Cemetery, Salem, Marion, Oregon, United States.
    5. Simon B. Heist was born 6 Aug 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Daniel Haist was born 18 Mar 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lydia Heist was born 31 May 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1931, , Idaho; was buried , Grandview Cemtery, Bonners Ferry, Boundary, Idaho, United States.

  5. 12.  John R. Strome was born 12 Feb 1810, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Christian Strome and Mary Rutt); died 19 Aug 1865, Fisher Mills, (Cambridge) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    John married Nancy R. "Annie" Rosenberger 31 Mar 1831. Nancy (daughter of Jacob Rosenberger and Maria "Polly" Detweiler) was born 7 May 1812, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 13 Jul 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Nancy R. "Annie" Rosenberger was born 7 May 1812, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Jacob Rosenberger and Maria "Polly" Detweiler); died 13 Jul 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    Children:
    1. 6. Abraham Rosenberger "Abram" Strome was born 21 Mar 1833, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. David R. Strome was born 6 Oct 1834, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1908, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Henry R. Strome was born 1 Nov 1835, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Strome was born Abt 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. John R. Strome was born 19 Sep 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1855; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    6. Aaron R. Strome was born 2 May 1842, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Elizabeth Strome was born 2 Apr 1844, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1875, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    8. Moses R. Strome was born Mar 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Nancie Strome was born 3 Oct 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1936; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Amos Strome was born 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Isaiah R. Strome was born 7 Oct 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Elijah Strome was born Abt 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Christian Martin was born 16 Oct 1797, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman); died 23 Nov 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Christian — Esther Stauffer. Esther (daughter of Jacob Stauffer and Maria Martin) was born 7 Feb 1796; died 21 Oct 1851; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Esther Stauffer was born 7 Feb 1796 (daughter of Jacob Stauffer and Maria Martin); died 21 Oct 1851; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    Children:
    1. Maria Martin was born 15 Jun 1820, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1858.
    2. Magdalena "Martha" Martin was born 6 Jul 1821, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    3. Lydia Martin was born 29 Nov 1822, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1827.
    4. Lucy Martin was born 7 Nov 1824, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1827, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Henry S. Martin was born 30 Sep 1826, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Hiram S. Martin was born 10 Feb 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 7. Esther Martin was born 17 Feb 1831, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1901; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Nancy Martin was born 8 Mar 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Judith Martin was born 8 Mar 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Susannah Martin was born 8 Mar 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Elizabeth Martin was born 2 Aug 1834, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1902; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Menno Martin was born 7 Nov 1836, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Leah Martin was born 30 Jan 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1911; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.