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

Lawson Swartzentruber

Male 1906 - 1983  (76 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Lawson Swartzentruber was born 9 Dec 1906, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph E. Schwartzentruber and Barbara Mayer); died 15 Jul 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Jul 1983, Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lawson Swartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352208
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    SWARTZENTRUBER, Lawson

    On Friday, July 15, 1983, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Lawson Swartzentruber, of 134 Snyders Rd. W., Baden, in his 77th year. He was a member of Livingston Presbyterian Church, Baden, where he had been an elder for a number of years. Son of the late Joseph E. Swartzentruber and the former Barbara Meyer. Predeceased by his wife, the former Jean Kline in 1977. Lovingly remembered by two daughters, Judy (Mrs. Ron Ziegler) of New Hamburg, Susan (Mrs. Earl Nickolas) of RR 1, Tavistock. Six grandchildren, Paul, Julie and Susan Ziegler, Tracey, Jacqueline and Todd Nickolas. He was also predeceased by one son, Paul in infancy and one step-sister. Friends and relatives called at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St. New Hamburg, after 2 p.m. Saturday until Sunday, July 17 at noon, when transfer was made to Livingston Presbyterian Church, Baden, for service at 2 p.m., with Rev. L.S. Van Mossel officiating. Interment followed in Fairmount cemetery, Baden.

    New Hamburg Independent Jul 20 1983 pg 15

    Lawson — Jean Botterill Kline. Jean was born 21 Apr 1906, Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Oct 1977, Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Judy Swartzentruber
    2. Susan Swartzentruber
    3. Paul Joseph Swartzentruber was born 30 May 1940, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1940, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph E. Schwartzentruber was born 6 Feb 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Michael O. Schwartzentruber and Barbara M. Erb); died 29 Jun 1936; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59457643
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213902
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1906, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; laborer
    • Residence: 1906, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Oil Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Joseph married Barbara Mayer 20 Feb 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Jacob Meyer and Barbara Brenneman) was born 22 Dec 1866, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1939; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Barbara Mayer was born 22 Dec 1866, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Meyer and Barbara Brenneman); died 19 Mar 1939; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59457671
    • Name: Barbara Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213904
    • Residence: 1906, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 1. Lawson Swartzentruber was born 9 Dec 1906, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Jul 1983, Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Michael O. Schwartzentruber was born 3 Jan 1827, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Michael S. Schwartzentruber and Barbara Oswald); died 7 Jun 1912; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76955P
    • Residence: 1852, 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: 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
    • Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Michael — Barbara M. Erb. Barbara (daughter of Christian H. Erb and Maria "Polly" Miller) was born 3 Jun 1832, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1910; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Barbara M. Erb was born 3 Jun 1832, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian H. Erb and Maria "Polly" Miller); died 30 Dec 1910; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara M. Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76956P
    • 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

    Children:
    1. John E. Schwartzentruber was born 8 May 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Joseph E. Schwartzentruber was born 6 Feb 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1936; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Rebecca Schwartzentruber was born 14 Oct 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1920, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Magdalena E. Schwartzentruber was born 30 Jan 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1947; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Peter Schwartzentruber was born 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Jacob Meyer was born 1 Apr 1839, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 11 Jun 1931, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • Name: Jacob Moyer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76273
    • Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Moyer.-Jacob Moyer was born in France April 1, 1839; died June 11, 1931; aged 92 y. 2 m. 10 d. He came to Canada in 1856 and was married to Barbara Brenneman in 1858. She preceded him in death 11 years ago. He is survived by 3 sons, 4 daughters, 23 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren. Many friends also mourn his departure. Though he was old he was not hard to please. His son-in-law, Menno Gasho, and wife did not hear a bitter word from his lips in all the time they took care of him. When in one's right mind, followers of Christ should be thus. Services were conducted t the house. Osias Cressman spoke from Jno. 14: 1-6. There were also services at the Steinman Church.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIV, No. 16 - July 16, 1931 - pp. 367, 368

    Jacob married Barbara Brenneman 1 Mar 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Johannes "John" Brenneman and Magdalena Schultz) was born 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara Brenneman was born 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes "John" Brenneman and Magdalena Schultz); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • Name: Barbara Meyer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78425
    • Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Mabel (?) Meyer was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John B. Meyer was born 20 Mar 1864, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Barbara Mayer was born 22 Dec 1866, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1939; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Susanna B. Meyer was born 4 Nov 1867, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1928, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jacob Meyer was born 3 Nov 1869, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1960.
    6. Catharine B. Meyer was born 14 Feb 1862; died 26 Nov 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Menno B. Meyer was born 25 Mar 1873, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Michael S. Schwartzentruber was born 1779, , Germany; died 28 Aug 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59515329
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-263441
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Michael — Barbara Oswald. Barbara was born Abt 1796, , Germany; died Bef 1852. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Barbara Oswald was born Abt 1796, , Germany; died Bef 1852.

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    • Name: Barbara Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99127

    Children:
    1. Christian O. Schwartzentruber was born 11 Jan 1816, , Germany; died 5 Jun 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharina Schwartzentruber was born CA 1819, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1846, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Magdalena Schwartzentruber was born 6 Jun 1823, Atlantic Ocean; died 16 Jun 1909, Milford, Seward, Nebraska, USA; was buried , East Fairview Cemetery, Milford, Seward, Nebraska, United States.
    4. Maria O. Schwartzentruber was born 1819, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1881.
    5. 4. Michael O. Schwartzentruber was born 3 Jan 1827, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1912; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elisabeth Schwartzentruber was born 1828, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Veronica Schwartzentruber was born 14 Jan 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John Schwartzentruber was born 18 Jul 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Jacobina "Bina" Schwartzentruber was born CALC 30 May 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1917, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    10. Joseph S. Schwartzentruber was born 15 Nov 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Christian H. Erb was born CALC 20 Aug 1796, Mittelbergheim, , Alsace, France (son of Jacob Erb and Magdalena Hartig); died 17 Dec 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47274086
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122073
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Christian — Maria "Polly" Miller. Maria was born CALC 15 Oct 1800, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 30 Mar 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria "Polly" Miller was born CALC 15 Oct 1800, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 30 Mar 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47274043
    • Name: Maria "Polly" Erb
    • Name: Polly Miller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122074P
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    ERB - On the 30th of March 1896, near St. Agatha, Waterloo Co., Ont., Maria Erb, maiden name Miller, aged 95 years, 5 months, 15 days. She lived in matrimony 61 years, and in widowhood for 13 years, 3 months and 13 days. Of her 12 children 5 preceded her. Her posterity numbers 42 grandchildren, 13 dead; 103 great-grandchildren, 16 dead. She was for many years afflicted with a cancer, but she suffered patiently, and looked forward in faith to the time of her redemption. She was confined to her bed about 5 months. Buried on the second of April in Lichty's graveyard. Funeral services by C. Zehr, from John 11:25, 26 and J. Gascho, from Rev. 7:9.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIII, No. 9, May 1, 1896

    Children:
    1. Catharine Erb was born 9 Mar 1823, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1906; was buried , Sugar Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Wayland, Henry, Iowa, United States.
    2. Magdalena Erb was born CALC 29 Dec 1825, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1914, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb was born 4 Apr 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Barbara M. Erb was born 3 Jun 1832, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1910; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Joseph Erb was born 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Leah Erb was born 1 May 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Rebecca Erb was born 20 Jun 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1935; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 14.  Johannes "John" Brenneman was born CALC 15 Jul 1805, , Germany (son of Johannes George Brenneman and Maria Magdalena); died 10 Apr 1877, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: John Brenneman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124962
    • Occupation: 1852, 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

    Johannes married Magdalena Schultz 1827. Magdalena was born 1804, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Magdalena Schultz was born 1804, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Magdalena Brenneman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134446
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 7. Barbara Brenneman was born 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. Elizabeth Brenneman was born 1832, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Mary Brenneman was born 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Magdalena Brenneman was born 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. John S. Brenneman was born 9 Jul 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1905.
    6. Veronica "Fanny" Brenneman was born 7 Jun 1839; died 11 May 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    7. Jacob Brenneman was born 1842, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Lotty Brenneman was born 1842, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Lydia Brenneman was born 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Daniel Brenneman was born 11 Oct 1851, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1932, , Linn Co, Oregon; was buried , Riverside Cem, Albany, Linn, Oregon.
    11. Leah Brenneman was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.