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Joseph R. Gerber[1]

Male 1875 - 1958  (83 years)


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  • Name Joseph R. Gerber 
    Born 10 Feb 1875  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1881  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1891  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Agricultural Laborer 
    Residence 1891  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1900  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1901  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Farm Labourer 
    Occupation 1911  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1911  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1921  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Farmer, Farm 
    Residence 1921  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-49976P 
    Died 30 Mar 1958  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Buried Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Person ID I49976  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Christian O. Gerber,   b. 28 Oct 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jan 1928, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Mother Ann "Annie" Reschly,   b. 8 May 1850, , France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Sep 1930, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Family ID F30994  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Father Christian Gerber,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Anna,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F287432  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary E. Wagler,   b. 5 Mar 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Oct 1955, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 1 Feb 1900  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Children 
     1. Barbara Gerber,   b. 12 May 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jan 1981, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     2. Nancy Gerber,   b. 7 Sep 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Aug 1979  (Age 76 years)
     3. Emily Gerber,   b. Sep 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Rev. Noah W. Gerber,   b. 8 Apr 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Dec 1978, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     5. Ezra W. Gerber,   b. May 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Apr 2001  (Age ~ 93 years)
     6. Catherine W. "Katie" Gerber,   b. 13 Mar 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Feb 1987  (Age 77 years)
     7. Emmanuel W. Gerber,   b. Between 1911 and 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 May 1996, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 85 years)
     8. Mary Gerber,   b. 24 Apr 1918, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Mar 1977  (Age 58 years)
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F12984  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Joseph Gerber
      A church deacon at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley, for 42 years, Joseph R. Gerber, 83, of the 5th line of Wellesley Township, died Sunday, March 30, at his home. A native of Wilmot Township, he came to Wellesley Township 58 years ago. Born Feb. 10, 1875, he was a son of the late Christian Gerber and Annie Reschly. His wife, the former Mary Wagler, whom he married on his birthday in 1900 at Wellesley, died October 11, 1955. Survivors include three sons, Noah, Ezra and Emmanuel, all of the 5th line, Wellesley Township; five daughters, Mrs. John (Barbara) Jantzi, of RR 1, Wellesley; Mrs. Amos (Nancy) Jantzi and Mrs. Daniel (Christina) Erb, of RR 2, Wellesley; Mrs. Samuel (Katie) Jantzi and Mrs. Emmanuel (Mary) Ropp of the 5th line, Wellesley Township; three brothers, Daniel and Solomon, of Wellesley; Christian, of Kingwood; one sister, Mrs. Daniel (Nancy) Erb, of Wellesley; 38 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body rested at his home where the funeral was conducted today (Wednesday) at 9: 30 a.m. A memorial service was conducted at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church by Bishop Samuel Roth at 10 a.m. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

      1aNewspaper unknownHandwritten on clipping is "1958"

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      In Memory of/ Joseph R. Gerber/ Beloved husband of the late Mary Wagler/ Born/ In Wilmot Township on February 10, 1875/ Age at Death/ 83 years, 1 month and 20 days/ Date of Death/ March 30th, 1958/ at his home on the 5th Line of Wellesley/ Services from/ His late home on Wednesday morning,/ April 2nd, at 9: 30 o'clock, followed by a/ memorial service at the Cedar Grove A.M./ Church, 3rd Line of Wellesley at 10 a.m./ Clergyman Officiating/ Bishop Samuel Roth/ Final Resting Place/ The cemetery adjoining the church

      Funeral Card of Joseph Gerber

  • Sources 
    1. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 016367-00.
      Joseph Gerber, 24, occ. Farmer, b. Wilmot Twp, res. Wilmot Twp, son of Christian and Anna Married Maria Wagler, 25, b. Wellesley, res. Wellesley, daughter of Jacob and Barbara, Witnessed by: John Nafziger of North Easthope Twp and Christian Wagler of Wilmot Twp, 1 February 1900 in 3rd Conc Wellesley At Mennonite House

    2. [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-4 Page 5.

    3. [S140] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1881, Div. 1 Page 29.

    4. [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Div. 10 Page 6.

    5. [S533] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Internet Link.
      Joseph R Gerber/ beloved husband of/ Mary Wagler/ born/ Feb.10,1875/ died/ Mar.30,1958/ age 83 yrs./ 1 mon 20 dys

    6. [S939] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1891, Div. 3 Page 54.

    7. [S2107] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1921, Wellesley Twp. 1921 Sub Dist. 12 Page 8.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 10 Feb 1875 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1881 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Agricultural Laborer - 1891 - 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 MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1900 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1 Feb 1900 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farm Labourer - 1901 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1911 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - 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 - 30 Mar 1958 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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