Solomon Gingrich

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53435420
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3094
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Solomon Gingerich, "was born March 13th, 1838. He resides on east half of lot No. 5, first concession, lower block, about one and a half miles east of Preston. On March 1st, 1864, he was married to Anna, daughter of Nicholas Cober. She was born May 18th, 1836. Their family consisted of nine children, of whom one died young"

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

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OLD WATERLOO COUNTY PIONEER PASSES AWAY

An old pioneer of Waterloo County passed away on June 18th at the home of his son-in-law, Isaigh S. Eby of near Stevensville, in the person of Solomon Gingrich at the advanced age of 90 years, three months and one day. On July 4, 1926, he had a slight stroke from which he soon recovered. On May 29th of this year he had a second stroke and was confined to his bed although able to sit up, his mind remaining very clear. On Sunday, June 17th, however, he suffered a third stroke when he lapsed into unconsciousness which continued to the end.

The funeral was held from his late home on Wednesday, June 20th, and was conducted by Eld. Jesse D. Winger, Ridgeway, assisted by Eld. Warren Winger, Ridgeway, and Bishop John Sider, Wainfleet. Then at 6.10 a.m. Thursday, after a short prayer by Bishop Bert Sherk, Stevensville, his remains were taken to the home of his son, Oliver, in Hespeler, where a short service was held at 2 p.m. of the same day, conducted by Rev. Mr. Merner, pastor of the United Church, Hespeler, thence to the Union Church, Puslinch Township, which he had always attended, the funeral there being conducted by Bishop Bert Sherk of Stevensville, assisted by Eld. Simeon Çober, Kitchener, and Eld. Nathaniel Wildfong. Hespeler. His remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery by the side of his wife and parents.

All his children except one were in attendance at the funeral; also four grandchildren and one great grandchild. His daughter, Mrs. Winger, and her granddaughter, Miss Muriel Zoreb of Saskatchewan, arrived just a few hours before the funeral. He was carried to rest by five nephews and one grand nephew, Oliver, Arthur and Alfred Panabaker of Hespeler, Vernon Cober, Kitchener, Amos Hunsberger, Hanover, and Rev. Charles Hommuth, Elm- wood.

The late Mr. Gingrich was a son of Michael Gingrich and Mary Warnner, long deceased. He was born March 17th, 1838, on the Gingrich homestead, near Preston, which his grandfather, David Gingrich, received from the Crown. The farm is now owned by Orville Groh.

On March 1st, 1864, he was married to Anna Cober of near Hespeler. To this union were born three sons and six daughters, Cyrus of Stevensville, Oliver, Hespeler, and Aaron, died young, Mrs. Isaiah S. Eby, Mrs. Andrew Sider, Misses Mary Ann and Nancy of Stevensville, Mrs. Levi B. Winger, Ridgeway, Ont., and Mrs. Abraham Winger, Deisle, Sask. He also leaves fifteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Magdelina Hunsberger, Hanover. Ont.. and a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The grandchildren reside at widely separated points, six living in Ontario, two in New York, two in California, two are missionaries in Rhodesia, one in Pennsylvania, one in Saskatchewan, and one lies 'neath the sod in Saskatchewan.

In 1867 he was converted and united with the Tunker church, of which he remained a faithful member to the end. In 1881 he was elected to the office of deacon.

In 1911 his wife passed away. In 1916 he sold the old homestead and on his seventy-ninth birthday moved to Stevensville to the home
of his daughter, with whom he spent the remainder of his life. He at all times had a remarkable memory and a clear mind and was highly regarded by a large acquaintanceship.

Waterloo Chronicle, 19 Jul 1928, p. 5

Solomon married Anna "Annie" Cober 1 Mar 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Nicolaus Cober and Nancy Holm) was born 18 May 1836, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53205328
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3095
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

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Mary Ann Gingerich, "was born January 28th, 1865. She is unmarried and resides with Daniel Holm."


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.].

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• Name: Matilda Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3096
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

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Matilda Gingerich, "was born June 1st, 1866. She is unmarried and resides with John Wildfong."


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.].

Matilda married Isaiah S. Eby 6 Dec 1905, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaiah (son of Isaac S. Eby, Jr. and Elizabeth Stauffer) was born 5 Oct 1865, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1955; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3097
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

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Cyrus Gingerich, "was born August 10th, 1867. He is unmarried and at home."

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.].

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CYRUS GINGRICH

Cyrus Gingrich died at Stevensville yesterday, at the age of 78. He was born near Hespeler to the late Solomon and Annie Gingrich. Surviving is his wife Susannah. The funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon, at two o'clock, with burial near Stevensville.

Kitchener Daily Record 5 Feb 1945 pg 11

Cyrus — Susanna Cober. Susanna (daughter of Solomon Cober and Hannah Strome) was born 14 Dec 1871, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1955; was buried , Bertie Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Winger
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3098
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

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Hannah Gingerich, "was born October 16th, 1868. She is married to Abram Wenger. They reside at Stevensville, Welland County, Ontario. Their family consists of two children".


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.].

Hannah — Abraham "Abram" Winger. Abraham was born 5 Aug 1861, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1947, Delisle, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Wild Rose Cemetery, Vanscoy, , Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3099
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker

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• Residence: 122 Walker St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3100
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Contractor, House Building
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Oliver Gingerich, "was born April 9th, 1871. On November 15th, 1893, he was married to Mary Ann Malinda Wildfong. They reside near Hespeler where he is engaged with the carpenters. No family."


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.].

Residence:
Oliver Gingerich was a carpenter and house contractor. That explains the innovative garage floor that rotated 180 degrees with pulleys so that a car didn't have to back down of what was a fairly steep driveway.

Oliver married Mary Ann Malinda Wildfong 15 Nov 1893. Mary (daughter of Bishop John Wildfong and Catherine Ann Holm) was born 31 May 1872, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1959; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3101
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

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Nancy Gingerich, "was born September 1st, 1872. She is unmarried and at home with her parents."


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.].

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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3102
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

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Louisa Gingerich, "was born January 9th, 1874. She is unmarried and at home."


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.].

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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3103
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

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Lydia Gingerich, "was born May 17th, 1877. She is at home with her parents."


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.].

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• Occupation: Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; I. S. Eby and Son Farm Equipment and Supplies
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232164
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

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EBY, Aden - Passed away, at his home in Cambridge, into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father, on Monday morning, December 12, 1994, in his 89th year.

Aden, the beloved father of Rev. Malcolm and his wife Maryon of Selkirk, Ont., Allona and her husband Rev. Keith Higgins of Norwood, Dwight and his wife Joan of Cambridge and Elizabeth of Cambridge. Dearly loved grandfather of Melodie and her husband Sheldon Smith of Dunnville, Chris and Megan Eby of Selkirk, Cheryl and her husband Rev. Harold Morden of Chesterfield, Ont., Glen Higgins and his wife Pam of Strathroy and Jonathan, Jeremy and Jessica Eby of Cambridge. Also loved by his great-grandchildren, Kristen and Benjamin Smith of Dunnville, Ethan and Alyssa Morden of Chesterfield and Spencer Higgins of Strathroy.

Aden was the only son of the late Isaiah S. and Matilda (Gingrich) Eby born to them in New Hamburg on November 10, 1906. He married Ruby Mae Winger of Stevensville on June 3, 1930 and was predeceased by her in 1985 and a son, Larry in 1938. Aden was a member of (Eby) 1st Mennonite Church, Kitchener. He was the great-great-grandson of Bishop Benjamin Eby who came from Pennsylvania to Upper Canadian in 1807 and is credited with founding (Ebytown) later the city of Kitchener. Benjamin Eby became the first Mennonite Bishop in inland Upper Canada and built the (Eby) First Mennonite Church in Kitchener in 1813. For many years Aden was involved in insurance and investment sales, also selling seed corn. He was co-owner with his father Isaiah S. of I.S. Eby and. Son Farm Equipment and Supplies, Stevensville, Ont. Aden was also associated with the Bertie Township Council, Children's Aid Society, School Board, Plowman's Association, Dairy Breeders Association, Historical Societies and numerous church activities.

Friends will be received at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge, today (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Eby 1st Mennonite Church, 800 King Street E., Kitchener on Thursday, Dec. 15, 1994 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Rudy Baergen officiating. Interment in Eby 1st Mennonite Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Dec 13 1994 pg A9

Aden married Ruby Mae Winger 2 Jun 1930, Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada. Ruby was born 16 Jul 1910, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 1985; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3098.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3098.3

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• Residence: Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93185
• Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, House Building
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 1st Air Mechanic, 78th Battalion / Royal Air Force

Alvin — Elena J. Ellis. Elena (daughter of Alfred G. Ellis and Mary Jane Clemens) was born 30 Mar 1897, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1984; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Harvey Gingrich
• Residence: Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-224484
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 1st. Air Mechanic, Royal Air Force

John — Anna Margareet Hortop. Anna (daughter of William Hortop and Alexandra Parks) was born 15 Mar 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1983; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Allona — Rev. Keith Higgins. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-431556