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

Jonas C. Good

Male 1890 - 1969  (78 years)


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  • Name Jonas C. Good 
    Born 5 Jun 1890  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44136213 
    Residence 1891  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1911  Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1969  65 Weber St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number 00028-2189.5 
    Died 21 May 1969  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 7
    Buried Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Person ID I168  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Deacon Eli Good,   b. 21 Jan 1861, Nithburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Feb 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Nancy Cressman,   b. 23 Feb 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Mar 1943, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 9 Oct 1883  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Family ID F61  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Edna Gingerich,   b. 13 Mar 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Jan 2004, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 16 May 1959  [3
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F5714  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Good.- Jonas C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Good, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., June 5, 1890; died at the K-W Hospital, May 21, 1969; aged 78 y. 11 m. 16 d. On May 16, 1959, he was married to Edna Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 brothers (Amos, Joseph, and Moses) and 2 sisters (Annie-Mrs. Allan Cressman and Almeda-Mrs. Angus Gingerich). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 4 sisters. He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held May 24, with Emanuel Steinman, Elmer Grove, and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating

      Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 28 - July 22, 1969, pages 642-644.

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      Jonas C. Good

      Jonas C. Good of 65 Weber St., New Hamburg, died on Wednesday of last week at the Kitchener- Waterloo Hospital at the age of 78.

      Born in Wilmot Township June 5, 1890, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eli Good.

      He farmed for a number of years in Wilmot Township before moving to New Hamburg and was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church.

      Mr. Good is survived by his wife, the former Edna Gingerich; three brothers, Amos of New Hamburg, Joseph of New Dundee and Moses of RR 2, New Hamburg; and two sisters, Mrs. Allan (Annie) Cressman of Saskatchewan and Mrs. Angus (Alineta) Gingrich of New Hamburg.

      He was predeceased by three brothers and four sisters.

      Funeral service was held at Steinman Mennonite Church on Saturday, Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

      Burial was in the adjoining church cemetery.

      The Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

      New Hamburg Independent, May 28, 1969

  • Sources 
    1. [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 502.

    2. [S133] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1901, Wilmot H-4 Page 20.

    3. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Jonas C. Good July 22, 1969, pages 642-644.

    4. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.

    5. [S1507] Census - ON, Waterloo, Baden - 1911, Baden Div. 13 Page 5.

    6. [S939] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1891, Div. 2 Page 58.

    7. [S3231] Find A Grave, Cemetery, S., America, N., Municipality, W., & Cemetery, S. (1890). Jonas C Good (1890-1969) - Find A Grave Memorial. Retrieved 13 April 2020, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44136213/jonas-c-good.

    8. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012428-83.
      Eli GOOD, 22, farmer, Woolwich Twp, Wilmot Twp, s/o Jonas & Elisabeth married Nancy CRESSMAN, 21, Wilmot Twp, Wilmot Twp, d/o Amos & Anna, witn: Jonas (blurry) GOOD & Amos CRESSMAN both of Wilmot Twp, 9 October 1883 in Wilmot.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 5 Jun 1890 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1891 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 21 May 1969 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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