Christian C. Bergey^[1]

1846 - 1927  (80 years)

• Name	Christian C. Bergey
  Born	10 Jun 1846	, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania   [2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-23614
  Died	1 Jan 1927	Camden Township, Kent Co., Ontario   [4]
  Buried	McLean Cemetery, West Elgin, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  Person ID	I23614	Generations
  Last Modified	12 May 2024

  
  

  Father	Heinrich S. "Henry" Berge,   b. 16 Nov 1817, , Pennsylvania, USA ,   d. 17 Feb 1855  (Age 37 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth Clemmer,   b. 29 Oct 1820, , Pennsylvania, USA ,   d. 27 Mar 1860  (Age 39 years)
  Family ID	F5761	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Barbara Goetz,   b. 7 Jun 1852, Harve DE Grass, , France ,   d. 9 Jan 1910, Camden Township, Kent Co., Ontario  (Age 57 years)
  Married	21 Dec 1869  [5, 6]
  Children	1. Lavina Bergey,   b. 20 May 1872, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario ,   d. 16 Feb 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 40 years)   2. Priscilla Bergey,   b. 1889,   d. 8 Feb 1978  (Age 89 years)
  Last Modified	13 May 2024
  Family ID	F12435	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  "Christian Bergey was born in Pennsylvania on June 10, 1846; died at the home of his son Abram, in Kent Co., Ont., Jan. 1, 1927; aged 80 y. 6 m. 21 d. He spent the early years of his life in Waterloo Co., Ont. In 1869 he was married to Barbara Getz. This union was blessed with twelve children, 6 sons and 6 daughters. Soon after his marriage he moved to Elgin Co., Ont., and then a few years later to Kent, Co., Ont., where he resided the greater part of his life. He had a name for thrift, industry and honesty in the community in which he lived. He united with the Mennonite Church in early manhood and took an active interest in the work of the Church, being Superintendent of the Mosa S. S. for a number of years. He was zealous in the training of his family. His wife predeceased him seventeen years ago. He spent the latter years of his life with his youngest daughter, Mrs. Herbert Eby at Listowel, Ont., then later at Hanover, Ont. About three months before his death he came back to reside with his oldest son, Abram, on the old homestead. He seemed to be back again amongst the old scenes and associations but it was not for long. The day before Christmas he fell and broke his leg and early on New Year,s morning his spirit took flight. He leaves to mourn his departure five sons,-- Abram, Norman, Nathaniel, Frank, and John-- and three daughters--Mrs. James Goodbrand, Mrs. Wilkie Taylor, and Mrs. Herbert Eby. His wife, one son, and three daughters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the residence of his son, Abram, on Jan. 4, 1927. Bro. S. F. Coffman of Vineland, Ont., preached the funeral sermon from II Tim. 4:7, 8. He was assisted by Pastor Windus of the local Baptist Church. Interment in the Purcell cemetery" By a son. Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 45 - February 3, 1927, pages 959

  
  

• Sources

  [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Henry Koch Born: Woolwich Tp Age: 29 Father: Joseph Koch Mother: Elizabeth Sauder Born: abt 1871 Spouse: Lovina Bergey Age: 27 born: Elgin Cy Father: Christian Bergey Mother: Barbara Goetz married 31 Jan 1900 married: Waterloo [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Barbara Goetz Born: Havre De Grasse France Age: 18 Father: Xavier Goetz Mother: Barbara Goetz Born: abt 1851 Spouse: Christian Berge Age: 23 born: Montgomery Co., Penn. Father: Henry Berge Mother: Elizabeth married 21 Dec 1869 married: Waterloo [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74630874. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, February 10, 1910 - Obituary of Barbara Goetz. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 23 Dec 1869. Married 21 Dec 1869 By Rev. Wurster, Christian Berge was married to Barbara Goetz, both of Waterloo Township.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 10 Jun 1846 - , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania Died - 1 Jan 1927 - Camden Township, Kent Co., Ontario  = Link to Google Earth