Jonas Z. Wenger^{[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]}

1815 - 1897  (81 years)

• Name	Jonas Z. Wenger
  Born	6 May 1815	, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania   [5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	1851	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [12]
  	Mennonite
  Residence	1851	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [12]
  	Mennonite
  Residence	1859	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [13]
  Occupation	1871	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  	Farmer
  Occupation	1881	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1881	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11]
  	Mennonite
  Eby ID Number	00128-7994
  Died	16 Jan 1897	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  Buried	St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  Person ID	I14251	Generations
  Last Modified	25 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	Joseph Wenger,   b. Abt 1775, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 1824, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania  (Age ~ 49 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth Zimmerman,   b. 21 Nov 1778, Of, Pennsylvania ,   d. 23 Mar 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 61 years)
  Family ID	F3866	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Maria Martin,   b. 15 Jun 1820, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1858  (Age 37 years)
  Married	4 May 1840	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2, 8, 14]
  Children	1. Ann Martin,   b. 1840, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. Isaac Wenger,   b. 9 Nov 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 9 Mar 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 0 years)   3. Anna M. Wenger,   b. 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Lucy Ann Wenger,   b. 20 Dec 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 9 Sep 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 0 years)   5. Mary Magdalena Wenger,   b. 11 Dec 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 24 Sep 1871, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 27 years)   6. Esther Wenger,   b. 5 Dec 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 7 Dec 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 58 years)   7. Peter M. Wenger,   b. 17 Jan 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 31 Jan 1938  (Age 90 years)   8. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Wenger,   b. 28 Oct 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 17 Oct 1931  (Age 81 years)   9. Christian Wenger,   b. 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1906  (Age 55 years)
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F1838	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Anna Weber,   b. 17 Oct 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 24 Oct 1872  (Age 52 years)
  Married	26 Apr 1859	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [13]
  Children	1. Daniel W. Wenger,   b. 18 Apr 1860, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 6 Dec 1942, Langdon, Alberta  (Age 82 years)   2. Lydia Wenger,   b. 22 Aug 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 14 Aug 1948, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 85 years)
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F3871	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 3	Elizabeth Ziegler,   b. 31 Dec 1811, Near Skippack, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 5 Jan 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 84 years)
  Married	23 Feb 1879	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [15]
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F2754	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Jonas Wenger, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, May 6th, 1815. In 1825 he came to Waterloo County, Ontario, where he was raised. On May 4th, 1840, he was married to Maria, daughter of Christian and Esther (Stauffer) Martin. She was born June 15th, 1820, and died many years ago. After her decease he was again married to Anna, daughter of Daniel and Anna (Martin) Weber. She was born October 17th, 1820, and died October 24th, 1872. Some years after the decease of his second wife he formed an acquaintance with Eliza Ziegler, widow of the late Abraham Kolb, whom he afterwards married and now they reside on the old 'Clemens Farm' near Breslau where they have their home with Mr. Joseph S. Cressman who is married to his daughter. Mr. Wenger's family consisted of nine children, of whom seven were born unto his first wife and two unto the second." 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.]. ___________________________ WENGER - On the 16th of January, 1897, near Breslau, Weaterloo Co., Ont., of the infirmities of old age, and kidney trouble, Bro. Jonas Wenger, aged 81 years, 8 months and 10 days. Bro. Wenger was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., in 1816, emigrated to Canada with his widowed mother when he was ten years old, and became one of the pioneers of Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Co. He was thrice married. His first wife was Mary Martin, and to them were born eleven children, of whom five are living. After her death he was married to Anna Weber, who bore him two children, and who also survive him. His third marriage was with Elizabeth Ziegler (widow of the late Abraham Kolb), who died Jan. 5th, 1896. His issue numbers thirteen children, seven living; sixty-one grandchildren, forty-three living; and seven great-grandchildren; eighty-one in all, and fifty-seven living. His remains were laid to rest on the 19th in the Conestoga cemetery. Funeral services by Ia. Wambold in English and by Noah Stuaffer in German from 2 Cor. 5: 1. Bro. Wenger was fully resigned to God's will and was anxious for the hour of his departure. He is one of the last of the sturdy pioneers of our community and our church in Canada, and was widely known. He was a faithful member of the church for many years. Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 4, February 15, 1897 - Page 60, 61, 62, 63

  
  

• 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..., 614. [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..., 25. [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..., 126. [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..., 698. [S32] News - Herald of Truth, Obituary of Jonas Wenger Vol. XXXIV, No. 4, February 15, 1897 - Page 60, 61, 62, 63. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012902-73. Christian Wenger, 22, occ. Farmer, b. Canada, res. Woolwich, son of Jonas and Mary Anna married Mary Ann Gole, 24, b. Canada, res. Breslau, daughter of Jacob and Catharine, witnessed by: Henry Wiegand of Berlin and Martin Wegenast of Waterloo, 4 May 1873 in Berlin [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012890-73. Peter Wenger, 25, occ. Farmer, b. Canada, res. Woolwich, son of Jonas and Mary married Hannah Eby, 19, b. Canada, res. Berlin, daughter of Joseph and Magdalena, witnessed by: William D. Hembling of Woolwich and John Seyler of Berlin, 18 November 1873 in Berlin [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..., 624. [S144] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1871, Div 4, Page 52. [S151] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - St. Jacobs Mennonite (Central Woolwich Mennonite) CC#4583 Internet Link. In memory / of / Jonas Wenger / died / Jan.16,1897 / aged / 81 y'rs 8 mo. / 9 days / Farewell father,thou hast left us / Left us, yes, forever more / But we hope to meet again / On that bright and happy / shore / F.Frank / [S224] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1881, Div 3 Page 22. [S141] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1851, Div. 4, Pg. 117. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register. Jonas? Z Wengner, 44, res. Woolwich, Pennsylvania? son of Joseph & Elizabeth, married 26 Apr 1859 Anna Weber,. 39, res. Waterloo, b. Waterloo, daughter of Daniel & Anna [S9] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Canada Museum und Allgemeine Zeitung (1835-1840), 9 Mar 1840:49. 3 Mar 1840 Benjamin Eby, teacher, m. Jonas Wenger to Spr Maria Martin, daughter of Christian C. Martin, all from Woolwich. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 010833-79. 010833-79 (Waterloo Co.) Jonas WENGER, 63, farmer, Pensylvania U.S.A., Waterloo Twp, widower, s/o Joseph & Elizabeth married Elizabeth KOLB, 67, Pensylvania U.S.A., Waterloo Twp, widow, d/o Dilman & Catharine KOLB, witn Jacob KOLB & Noah ZIEGLER both of Waterloo Twp, 23 February 1879 in the Twp of Waterloo

  
  

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  Born - 6 May 1815 - , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania Married - 4 May 1840 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Mennonite - 1851 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1851 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1859 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 26 Apr 1859 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 23 Feb 1879 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 16 Jan 1897 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth