Leah Gingrich

Other Events:

• Name: Leah Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3202.7
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, Private Family
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Snider, Leah, daughter of the late Israel and Lovina (Snyder) Gingrich, was born June 1, 1894; died Aug. 16, 1959, at the K-W Hospital (Ont.), after a short illness; aged 65 y. 1 m. 15 d. In April, 1939, she was married to Addison M. Snider, who died Oct. 30, 1950. Surviving are 2 sisters (Susanna-Mrs. Amos Gingrich, Waterloo and Mrs. Barbara Gingrich, Wallenstein), and one stepdaughter (Margaret-Mrs. John Hurst, Kitchener). One sister and 4 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services at the Elmira Church on Aug. 20 were in charge of Howard S. Bauman.

Gospel Herald - Volume LII, Number 37 - September 22, 1959 - page 806, 807

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MRS LEAH SNIDER

Mrs. Leah Snider 65, of 10 James St., Elmira, died Sunday, August 16, at K-W Hospital after a brief illness. She was born June 1, 1894. in Waterloo township, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isreal Gingrich. She was a member of the Mennonite Church.

In 1939 she was married to Addison Snider. He died on. Oct, 30, 1950.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Amos (Susannah) Gingrich of RR 1, Waterloo, and Mrs. Barbara Gingrich of RR 2, Wallenstein. Four brothers and a sister predeceased her.

The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Wednesday at 1 p.m. then at the Elmira Mennonite Church for memorial service at 3 p.m. Burial was in adjoining cemetery. The Rev. Howard Bauman officiated.

Leah married Addison M. Snider 8 Apr 1939. Addison (son of Solomon S. Snider and Elizabeth Martin) was born 13 May 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1950, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00039-3202
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Israel Gingerich, "the youngest son of John and Anna (Burkhard) Gingerich, was born August 27th, 1863, and on January 3rd, 1888, he was married to Lovina, daughter of Christian B. and Barbara (Baumann) Snyder. She was born February 8th, 1865. They reside on the west third of lot No. 63, German Company's Tract, Waterloo Township, about one-half mile east of the Martin Mennonite Meeting House, Christian B. Snyder's old place. They have a family of four 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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Gingrich.-Israel B. Gingrich was born Aug. 22, 1863, in Waterloo Co., Ont.; died Aug. 23, 1937; aged 74 y. 1 d. Throughout his life-time he was a resident of Waterloo County. Death was due to the after effects of a serious paralytic stroke of three years ago. In the intervening period he enjoyed rather good health, but three days before his death he again became ill. He became gradually weaker and passed quietly away. On January 3, 1888 he was married to Lovina Snyder. This marriage was blest with 8 children, only 5 of whom survive. Two sons and 1 daughter (Mrs. Menno R. Eby) predeceased him. There remain the mother in the home, 2 sons (Manasseh and Freeman). and 3 daughters (Leah, Mrs. Amos B. Gingrich, and Mrs. David B. Snyder) all of Waterloo, Ont. He was a member of St. Jacobs, Ont., Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Aug. 26, in charge of Bros. Roy Koch and Jonas Snyder. Texts, were Rom. 6:23; Matt. 5:8.

Gospel Herald, September 23, 1937 - Vol. XXX, No.26 - page 558, 559, 560

Israel married Lovina Snyder 3 Jan 1888, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lovina (daughter of Christian B. Snyder and Barbara Bauman) was born 8 Feb 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 1939, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lovina Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: 00106-5986
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lovina Schneider, "was born February 8th, 1865. On January 3rd, 1888, she was married to Israel B. Gingerich who was born August 27th, 1863. They reside on the west end of lot No. 63, German Company's Tract, the old Schneider home. They have the old buildings put up by the settler Joseph Schneider, Jr."


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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Gingrich.-Lovina Snyder was born Feb. 8, 1865; died July 18, 1939; aged 74 y. 5 m. 10 d. On Jan. 3, 1888, she was married to Israel B. Gingrich who predeceased her two years ago. To this union were born 8 children. Those who survive are Manasseh of Waterloo, Freeman and Leah (Mrs. Addison Snider) of Elmira, Mrs. Amos Gingrich, Mrs. David B. Snyder of Waterloo. Two sons (Simon and Allan) and 1 daughter (Mrs. Menno Eby) predeceased her. One sister (Mrs. Isaac Hilborn, Kitchener), and 15 grandchildren also survive. She was a lifelong resident of Waterloo Twp., and early united with the Mennonite Church to which she remained faithful to the end. About two months ago she was stricken with a heart attack from which she never recovered. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church in charge of Brethren Roy S. Koch and Jonas Snider.


Gospel Herald Newspaper August 3, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No 18 - pages 382,383

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Mrs. Israel B. Gingrich

A lifelong resident of Waterloo township, Mrs. Israel B. Gingrich, 74, died early on Tuesday after an illness of two months, at her home, R.R. 1, Waterloo. Deceased, who was born Feb. 8, 1865, is survived by two sons, Manasseh of Waterloo and Freeman of Elmira; three daughters, Mrs. Addison Snider of Elmira, Mrs. Amos Gingrich and Mrs. David B. Snyder, both of Waterloo, a sister, Mrs. Isaac Hilborn of Kitchener, and 15 grandchildren. Her husband died two years ago. Two sons, Alan and Simon, and a daughter, Mrs. Menno Eby, also predeceased her. Funeral services were held Thursday at her late residence with Rev. Roy Koch and Bishop Jonas Snider officiating. Services were held in St. Jacobs Mennonite church with burial in Martin's Mennonite cemetery.

The Waterloo Chronicle Jul 21 1939 pg 3

Other Events:

• Name: John Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3176
• Residence: 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, 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; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

John Gingerich, "son of John and Anna (Hackman) Gingerich, was born December 26th, 1814, and died December 11th, 1875. He was married to Anna Burkhard who was born November 1st, 1816, and died October 18th, 1883. They resided on their farm a few miles north of the town of Waterloo where they had a family of twelve 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.].

Johannes married Anna Burkhard 7 Feb 1837, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Peter Burkhard and Barbara Guth) was born 1 Nov 1814, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 17 Oct 1883; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: 00019-1502
• Residence: 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Anna Burkhard, "was born November 1st, 1816, and died October 17th, 1883. She was married to John Gingerich and resided about two miles from the town of Waterloo, on the farm now occupied by Moses S. Baumann."


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: 00106-5976
• Residence: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Christian B. Schneider, "the only son of Joseph Schneider, Jr., was born October 18th, 1824. On October 31st, 1848, he was married to Barbara, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Baumann. She was born December 11th, 1825. Some time after their marriage they moved on his father's large farm containing 448 acres which he has since purchased. He and his wife still reside on the old homestead but the large farm has been divided into three farms, the east end is possessed by his son, Joseph, the central part by his son, Franklin, and the west end with the old buildings is possessed by Israel B. Gingerich, his son-in-law. Mr. Schneider has a family of ten 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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SNYDER - On the 27th of February, 1897, in Waterloo Co., Ont., of diphtheria, Christian B. Snyder, aged 72 years, 4 months, 9 days, He had been in feeble health for several days, when three days before his death, diphtheria in malignant form developed, which baffled the skill of the best medical aid, and he sank rapidly until death released him. His remains were followed to their earthly resting place at the Martin M.H. on the 2d of March, by a large concourse of friends. Funeral services by Paul Martin and Joseph Gingerich. Deceased was born in Waterloo Co., on the 18th of October 1824. He united with the Mennonite church at an early age. On the 31st of October, 1848, he was married to Barbara Bowman who with five children survive to mourn the loss of a devoted companion, affectionate father and devout Christian. Five children preceded him.


Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 6, March 15, 1897 - Page 93, 94, 95

Christian married Barbara Bauman 31 Oct 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Joseph Bauman and Elizabeth Hoffman) was born 11 Dec 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1914; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Barbara Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00002-148
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Barbara Baumann, "the eldest child of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Baumann, was born on Lot No. 27, German Company's Tract, in the township of Waterloo, county of Waterloo, December 11th, 1825. On October 31st, 1848, she was married to Christian B., son of Joseph and Mary (Baumann) Snyder, Jr. He was born October 18th, 1824, on the farm he now owns. Their family consists of ten 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: 00039-3152
• Land: 1829, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 122, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: 1829, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 095, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

John Gingerich, "son of Joseph (Joseph was the youngest son of old Michael and probably 24 years younger than his brother Abraham) Gingerich, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, March 12th, 1788. He came to Canada with others at an early date and spent a few weeks at Preston with his cousins before he settled on his farm. He was married to Anna, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Histand) Hackman. She was born December 6th, 1788, and died November 21st, 1862. He died November 26th, 1831."

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.].

**John was incorrectly listed as the son of Joseph, but actually was the son of David Ginrich (b. 1857) & Anna Eschlman (b. 1761)

John — Anna Hackman. Anna (daughter of Jacob Hackman and Elizabeth Histand) was born 6 Dec 1788, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 21 Nov 1862; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3152.1
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lady
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

1851 - Ann Gingerich is in same household as Samuel E. Reist.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00019-1494
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 012, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

Peter Burkhard, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, March 15th, 1780. He was married to Barbara Guth* who was born February 4th, 1777, and died May 11th, 1849. They resided in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, near what is now called "Blue Ball" until spring, 1820, when they with their family of seven children + and others, moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, on the old "John Lichty Farm", about one mile north of Waterloo, where they both died. He died August 1st, 1834. their family consists of eight children"

*Guth now spelled "Good."

+ The eighth and youngest child was born in Canada.


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.].

Peter — Barbara Guth. Barbara was born 4 Feb 1777; died 11 May 1849, About One Mile North Of Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Barbara Burkhard
• Eby ID Number: 00019-1494.1

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00106-5975
• 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
• Death: 21 Feb 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Land: 1920, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 063, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

Joseph Schneider, "the fourth member of Christian and Elizabeth (Erb) Schneider's family, was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, January 12th, 1796. When ten years of age his parents moved to Canada and in spring 1806, they settled near Doon where he was raised. On February 27th, 1820, he was married to Mary, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bear) Baumann. She was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, September 26th, 1794, and died in Waterloo Township, February 11th, 1838. After her death he was again married, March 31st 1839, to Anna Catharine Weicker who was born November 21st, 1813, and died April 12th 1890. No issue of second married. On March 20th, 1820 he moved on his farm, lot No. 63, German Company Tract, where he resided until his death which took place February 21st, 1874. To him and his first wife were born two 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.].

House:
Log house originally 2 story built on German Company Tract Lot 63, Waterloo Township by Joseph Schneider. Logs moved to St. Jacob's Farmers Market and converted to 1 story.

Joseph married Mary Bauman 27 Feb 1820. Mary (daughter of Reverend Joseph O. Bauman and Mary Baer) was born 26 Jan 1794, Berks Co., Pennsylvania; died 11 Feb 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Bauman
• Name: Mary Schneider
• Eby ID Number: 00002-38

Notes:

Mary Baumann, "the third daughter of Joseph Bowman, was born January 26th, 1794, and died February 11th, 1838. She was married to Joseph Schneider, Jr. They resided three miles north of the town of Waterloo, on the farm now in possession of their son, Christian B. Snyder."


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: Joseph Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-30
• Residence: 1825, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 027, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Joseph Baumann, "the second son of Wendel Baumann and his wife Maria (Huber) Baumann, was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, March 8th, 1796, came to Canada in 1819 and settled three miles north-west of the town of Waterloo, where he died December 21st, 1864. They had a family of seven children. "

Joseph Baumann, "son of Wendel and Mary (Huber) Baumann, grandson of Christian Baumann, and great grandson of the old progenitor, Wendel Baumann, was born in the Alleghany Valley, Berks County, Pennsylvania, March 8th, 1796. In May, 1819, he left his native home and came to Canada, arriving at old Abraham Erb's place in Waterloo, some time in the month of June. After being here for a few weeks he engaged himself to Abraham Erb to manufacture flour barrels, and other ware belonging to the coopering trade. He had his home with old Christian Schantz who resided on a large farm, about one and one-half miles south-east of Berlin, now in possession Aaron B. Shantz. Here he formed the acquaintance of Anna, the eldest daughter of Christian Shantz, whom he married September 23rd, 1821. She was born October 19th, 1801, and died October 19th, 1822, aged 21 years. This union, although of but thirteen months duration, was blessed with one child, a daughter named Anna, who was born July 16th, 1822, and died August 10th, 1822, aged 25 days. After the decease of his wife he still continued in the services of old Abraham Erb, and had his home with his father-in-law. Some time during the year 1824 he formed an acquaintance with Elizabeth, daughter of George and Barbara (Good) Hoffman. She was born February 12th, 1795. On February 20th, 1825 they were married. In the spring of the same year they moved on their farm, being composed of lot No. 27, German Company's Tract. Here they resided until their deaths. He died December 21st, 1864, and she died May 6th, 1879. Their family consists 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.].

Joseph married Elizabeth Hoffman 20 Feb 1825. Elizabeth (daughter of George Hoffman and Barbara Ann Good) was born 12 Feb 1795, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 6 May 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00055-3776

Notes:

Elizabeth Hoffman, "was born February 12th, 1795. She was married to Joseph Baumann, February 20th, 1825, and died May 6th, 1879.."


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.].