Christian L. Zehr

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143293
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Christian Zehr was born at Beadon, Ontario, Canada, December 24, 1852 and died at his home in Bellwood, Nebraska July 25, 1924, aged 72 years and seven months.

He was married to Miss Mattie Miller in Canada, in 1871. To this union three children were born, one girl who preceded him in death, and two boys, Jake of Amherst and Allan of Kearney. Mrs. Zehr died in 1878.

He was afterwards married to Anna Kennell, who survives him.

To this union were born six [sic, seven listed]children, John, of Palmer, Mattie (Mrs. Kiser) of Bellwood, Lydia (Mrs. Stevens) of University Place, Bessie (Mrs. McIntyre) of Chapman, Edith (Mrs. Osward) of Shickley, Gladys, (Mrs. Baker) of Palmer, and Earvin at home.

The family moved to Kearney, Nebraska in 1882, making their home there until they moved to Palmer in the spring of 1917.

Having decided to quit farming, they moved to Bellwood in the fall of 1923, and were living there at the time of his death.

Mr. Zehr united with the Mennonite Church in his boyhood, and throughout his lifetime he remained a consistent member of that organization.

The funeral was held at Kearney Sunday, July 27, 1924.

The Palmer Journal, July 31, 1924, page 1, transcribed by Linda Berney (#47343179)

Christian — Annie Kennel. Annie (daughter of John Kennel and Magdalena "Lena" Schweitzer) was born 27 Jun 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1927, Chapman, Merrick, Nebraska, United States; was buried , Kearney Cemetery, Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States. [Group Sheet]

Christian married Magdalena "Martha" R. Miller 1871. Magdalena (daughter of Christian S. Miller and Maria Roth) was born CALC 16 Nov 1855, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 5 Oct 1881, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]