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

Menno G. Erb[1]

Male 1866 - 1932  (66 years)


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  • Name Menno G. Erb 
    Born 22 Jun 1866  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1881  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1900  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1911  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Farmer 
    Residence 1911  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1921  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Farmer, Farm 
    Residence 1921  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-107679 
    Died 18 Oct 1932  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Cause: pneumonia (one day) 
    Person ID I107679  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father John S. Erb, Jr.,   b. 21 Oct 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Nov 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Mother Philipina "Bena" Gardner,   b. 27 Jan 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Nov 1914  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 14 Oct 1862  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Family ID F12055  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Father John S. Erb, Jr.,   b. 21 Oct 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Nov 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Family ID F289597  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Barbara Streicher,   b. 20 Sep 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Aug 1925, Kingman, , Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 54 years) 
    Married 30 Jan 1900  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
     1. Nancy Erb,   b. Mar 1902, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F162439  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Erb.--Menno G., son of the late John and Bena (Gardner) Erb, was born June 22, 1866; died at Wellesley, Ont., Oct. 18, 1932. Death was caused by pneumonia, being sick in bed for one day. He was married to Barbara Streicher Jan. 30, 1900, who preceded him Aug. 13, 1925, at Kingman, Alta. He was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church, and is greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held from his late home by John Wagler and at the church by C. Zehr and C. Shultz. "Uncle, thou are sweetly resting, Cold may be this earthly tomb; But the angels sweetly whispered, Come and live with us at home." A Niece.

      Gospel Herald - Volume XXV, Number 35 - December 1, 1932 -- pages 750, 751

  • Sources 
    1. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 016366-00.
      Meno Erb, 33, occ. Farmer, b. Wilmot, res. Wellesley, son of John and Binr (?) Married Barbara Streicher, 29, b. Wellesley, res. Wellesley, daughter of Christian and Bina, Witnessed by: Christian Zehr and John Gascho Both of Wellesley, 30 January 1900 in 3rd Conc Wellesley Mennonite House

    2. [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Division 3 Page 11.

    3. [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Div. 11 page 12.

    4. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, 1 Dec 1932 - Obituary of Menno G. ERb.

    5. [S269] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1871, Div. 4, Pg. 86.

    6. [S2107] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1921, Sub District 11 Page 16.

    7. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      John Erb Jr b. Wilmot Township res: Wilmot Township Age: 32 born abt 1830 father: John mother: Veronica married Jacobine Gardner Age:: 23 born abt 1839 b. Wilmot Township Spouse res: Wilmot Township father: Michael mother: Mary married 14 Oct 1862 county: Waterloo

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 22 Jun 1866 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1881 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1900 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 30 Jan 1900 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1911 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer, Farm - 1921 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1921 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: pneumonia (one day) - 18 Oct 1932 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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