Bishop Abraham B. Gingrich^{[1, 2, 3]}

1856 - 1938  (81 years)

• Name	Abraham B. Gingrich
  Prefix	Bishop
  Born	24 Dec 1856	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]
  Gender	Male
  Name	Abram  [14]
  Residence	1861	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [12]
  	Mennonite
  Residence	1877	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  Occupation	1881	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	Labourer
  Residence	1881	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1901	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Farmer
  Occupation	1911	Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1911	Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1921	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [13]
  	Farmer, Own Farm
  Residence	1921	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [13]
  	Mennonite
  Eby ID Number	00039-3200
  Died	20 Nov 1938	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8, 9]
  	Cause: paralytic stroke
  Buried	Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [15]
  Person ID	I6012	Generations
  Last Modified	3 Mar 2025

  
  

  Father	Johannes "John" Gingrich,   b. 26 Dec 1814, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 11 Dec 1875, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 60 years)
  Mother	Anna Burkhard,   b. 1 Nov 1814, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 17 Oct 1883  (Age 68 years)
  Married	7 Feb 1837	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [16, 17]
  Family ID	F1823	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Father	Gingry
  Family ID	F35543	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Lydia Shantz,   b. 10 Mar 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 15 Jul 1928  (Age 71 years)
  Married	9 Sep 1877	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3, 6, 9]
  Children	1. Cyrus S. Gingrich,   b. 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 31 Mar 1955, Guernsey, Saskatchewan  (Age 78 years)   2. Lucinda Gingerich,   b. 25 Nov 1879, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 18 Aug 1937, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 57 years)   3. Ira S. Gingerich,   b. 16 Dec 1881, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1 Jul 1961, Guernsey, Alberta  (Age 79 years)   4. Israel Gingerich,   b. 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   5. Abraham S. "Abram" Gingrich,   b. 31 Aug 1886, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 30 Mar 1954  (Age 67 years)   6. Selina Gingerich,   b. 10 Jul 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 28 Aug 1970, Guernsey, Saskatchewan  (Age 81 years)   7. Ida Gingerich,   b. 1 Oct 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 25 Nov 1986, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 95 years)   8. Addison S. Gingerich,   b. 18 Jun 1894, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 14 Jun 1967, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada  (Age 72 years)   9. Irvin S. Gingrich,   b. 21 Dec 1896, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1982  (Age 85 years)   10. Angus S. Gingrich,   b. 24 Aug 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 5 Jan 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 93 years)
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2025
  Family ID	F1846	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Abraham Gingerich, "son of John and Anna (Burkhard) Gingerich, was born December 24th, 1856. He is married to Lydia, daughter of Joseph and Catharine (Martin) Shantz. They reside in Woolwich Township, about four miles north of Elmira. They have a family of eight children..., and a son name not given." 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.]. _________________________________ Gingrich.-Bishop Abraham B. Gingrich passed away peacefully at the home of his son near Baden, Ont., after a few days' illness due to a paralytic stroke; aged 81 y. 10 m. 27 d. On Sept. 9, 1877, he was married to Lydia Shantz. This union was blessed with 10 children, his wife and 2 children having predeceased him (Israel who died in infancy, and Lucinda, Mrs. Addison Snider, Elmira). These children survive: Cyrus, Ira, Addison, Irwin, and Mrs. Abram Snider, all of Guernsey, Sask.; Abram, Bridgeport; Angus, near Baden; Ida (Mrs. Henry Knoll), Elmira. Bro. Gingrich was ordained to the ministry at Floradale, Ont., Nov. 15, 1896, serving in that capacity for about ten years, when the call came for a bishop. He was ordained and served faithfully as long as he was mentally able. He left many landmarks and especially the German sermons which we all enjoyed so much. The funeral was held from the Drisinger funeral home, Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 23, with further services at the Elmira Mennonite Church. Bro. O. D. Snider preached from a prayerfully chosen text, Matt. 25: 21, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." Bro. Jonas Snider of Waterloo also took part in the service. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. "The days were hard, for he was feeble and old, And longed to rest in the Shepherd's fold; So God in mercy extended His hand, To welcome this traveler to a better land." GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXI, No. 36 - December 8, 1938 - pg 791 _________________ Bishop Gingerich Passes At Baden Born In 1856, He Had Been Lifelong Resident of Waterloo County. BURIED AT ELMIRA (By Chronicle Correspondent) BADEN. On Sunday afternoon Bishop Abraham B. Gingerich died at the home of his son in Wilmot township, just three miles south of Baden. The deceased, who had al ways taken an active interest in church and community affairs, had been up and about his usual duties until just a few days before his death when he was stricken with a paralytic stroke. Bishop Gingerich was born in Waterloo County in 1856, and for some years past has been elevated to the position of Bishop in the Mennonite Church where he was a staunch member. In the year 1877 the late Mr. Gingerich was married, but his wife predeceased him by ten years. To this happy union nine children were born. They are: Cyrus of Guernsey, Sask., Abraham of Bridge port, Ida, Mrs. Hy. Knoll of Elmira, sey, Sask., Angus of near Baden and Selina, Mrs. A. C. Snyder of Guern Mrs. Addison M. Snyder, who died a year ago at Elmira. The remains were resting at Dreisinger's Funeral Home in Elmira from whence the funeral was held. Public service was held in the Elmira Mennonite Church with in terment in the adjoining cemetery. Lunch was served in the basement of the church to mourners and relatives. Waterloo Chronicle, 25 Nov 1938, p. 1

  
  

• Sources

  [S10] Book - Vol II 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..., 428. [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..., 372. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 20 Sep 1877. 09 Sep 1877 By Pastor Schneider in Waterloo, Abraham Gingrich was married to Lydia Schantz, both of Waterloo Township. [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..., 695. [S148] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1901, Woolwich F-5 Page 13. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 011104-77. 011104-77 (Waterloo Co.) Abraham GINGERICH, 20, farmer, Waterloo Twp, Waterloo Twp, s/o John & Anna married Lydia SCHANTZ, 20, Waterloo Twp, Waterloo Twp, d/o Joseph & Catharine, witn Adam MUELLER of Waterloo, 9 September 1877 in Waterloo. [S148] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1901, Woolwich f-5 Page 13. [S154] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Mennonite CC#4584 Internet Link. In/ memory of/ Abraham B./ Gingrich/ died/ Nov.20,1938/ aged 81 yrs/ 10 ms & 27 d's/ [S8] News - Gospel Herald, December 8, 1938 - Obituary of Abraham B. Gingrich. [S224] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1881, Div 2 Page 44. [S348] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1911, Div.. 17 Page 7. [S1943] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1861, Waterloo Township 1861 Div. 13 Page 90. [S2121] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1921, Sub Dist. 16 Page 3. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 31 Dec 1896. 21 Dec 1895 The wife of Abram Gingrich, in Woowich, a son. [S154] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Mennonite CC#4584 Internet Link. [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..., 371. [S9] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Canada Museum und Allgemeine Zeitung (1835-1840), 23 Feb 1837:12. 7 Feb 1837 Benjamin Eby m. Johann Gingrich, Woolwich to Miss Anna Burkhart, Waterloo.

  
  

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  Born - 24 Dec 1856 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1877 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 9 Sep 1877 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Labourer - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1901 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1911 - Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1911 - Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer, Own Farm - 1921 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1921 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: paralytic stroke - 20 Nov 1938 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth