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Jacob P. Wedel

M, #336, b. 4 Dec 1852, d. 23 Oct 1925

Family 1:

Elizabeth Wedel (b. 23 Jun 1873, d. 12 Jul 1942)

Family 2: Helena Buller (b. 1 May 1859, d. 10 Jul 1934)

Anna Wedel (b. 3 Aug 1877, d. 9 Apr 1919)
Andrew Jacob Wedel+ (b. 17 Apr 1879, d. 20 Jun 1954)
Jacob J. Wedel+ (b. 5 Jun 1881, d. 29 May 1952)
David J. Wedel+ (b. 24 Jul 1883, d. 12 Feb 1958)
John J. Wedel+ (b. 5 Sep 1885, d. 8 Oct 1943)
Enoch J. Wedel (b. 21 Feb 1889, d. 4 Oct 1967)
Isaac B. Wedel+ (b. 12 May 1891, d. 11 May 1972)
Abraham J. Wedel+ (b. 19 Apr 1893, d. 5 Apr 1955)
Mary Nachtigall (b. abt 1900)

Name		Jacob P. Wedel was also known as Jacob P. Wedell.¹
Birth	Abt 1850	He was born abt 1850.²
Birth	Jan 1851	He was born in Jan 1851 in Russia.³
Birth	Jan 1852	He was born in Jan 1852 in Poland, Russia.⁴
Birth	4 Dec 1852	He was born on 4 Dec 1852 in Russia.^5,6,7
Marriage		He was married.⁵
Departure		⁸
Arrival	26 Dec 1874	⁸
Marriage	27 Feb 1876	He and Helena Buller were married on 27 Feb 1876 in McPherson, Kansas, United States.⁹
Note (fam)		He and Helena Buller in McPherson, Kansas, United States. were among the first to seek salvation when the church was founded¹⁰
Census	1 Jun 1880	He with Andrew Jacob Wedel, Anna Wedel, Helena Buller, and Elizabeth Wedel appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1880 at Lone Tree Township in McPherson, Kansas, United States.⁴
Occupation	5 Jun 1880	On 5 Jun 1880 Jacob P. Wedel was a farmer in McPherson, Kansas, United States.⁴
Census	1895	He with David J. Wedel, Andrew Jacob Wedel, John J. Wedel, Enoch J. Wedel, Abraham J. Wedel, Isaac B. Wedel, Anna Wedel, Jacob J. Wedel, and Helena Buller appeared in the census in 1895 at Blaine Township in Marion, Kansas, United States. Name appears to be Jacff (or Jacss) WADEL. Also, there is a Lizzie Kahn, age 16, born KS, listed with the family.¹¹
Residence (fam)	1897	Jacob P. Wedel and Helena Buller lived in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States, in 1897. Moved there that year. Note that I entered all the children as witnesses except for Elizabeth who probably did not move there.¹²
Census	1 Jun 1900	He with David J. Wedel, Andrew Jacob Wedel, John J. Wedel, Enoch J. Wedel, Abraham J. Wedel, Isaac B. Wedel, Anna Wedel, Jacob J. Wedel, and Helena Buller appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1900 in Hockley, Harris, Texas, United States.¹³
Occupation	19 Jun 1900	On 19 Jun 1900 Jacob P. Wedel was a farmer in Harris, Texas, United States.³
Census	15 Apr 1910	He with Enoch J. Wedel, Abraham J. Wedel, Helena Buller, and Mary Nachtigall appeared in the census on 15 Apr 1910 at Durham Park Township in Marion, Kansas, United States.⁶
Occupation	9 May 1910	On 9 May 1910 Jacob P. Wedel was a farmer at Durham Park Township in Marion, Kansas, United States.⁶
Census	1 Jan 1920	He with Helena Buller and John J. Wedel appeared in the census on 1 Jan 1920 at Cimarron Township in Gray, Kansas, United States.⁷
Occupation	1 Jan 1920	On 1 Jan 1920 Jacob P. Wedel was a farmer at Cimarron Township in Gray, Kansas, United States.⁷
Occupation	26 Jan 1920	On 26 Jan 1920 Jacob P. Wedel was a farmer at Cimarron Township in Gray, Kansas, United States.¹
Death	23 Oct 1925	He died on 23 Oct 1925 at age 72 at home, northeast of town, in Gray, Kansas, United States.^14,5,15
Death Caus		Cause of death was attack of paralysis or stroke.^14,5
Burial	26 Oct 1925	He was buried on 26 Oct 1925 at North Mennonite CemeteryG, in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG.^14,5,15

Citations

[S630] Census Bureau, 1920 US Census, Gray Co., KS (Washington, DC: United States Department of the Interior.)
[S593] Marriage Record for Jacob Wedel and Helena Buller.
[S858] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1900 United States Federal Census (), Precinct 6, Hoddy, Harris, TX. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S857] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1880 United States Federal Census (), Lone Tree Township, McPherson, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S701] Obituary for Father Jacob P Wedel, Messenger of Truth, ca Oct 1925, 8. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for Father Jacob P Wedel.
[S859] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1910 United States Federal Census (), Durham Park Township, Marion, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S860] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (), Cimarron Township, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S2679] Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1800-1962, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the United States Customs Service, 1745-1997; Record Group Number: 36; Series: M425; Roll: 92
[S593] : The age given for Helena is 18, but she may have been only 16. Jacob's age is given as 25, but he was probably 23 or 24.
[S666] Helena Wedel Obituary, Messenger of Truth, 21 Aug 1934, 6. Hereinafter cited as Messenger of Truth.
[S688] Jacob Wadel (sic), Marion Co., Blaine Twp.
[S690] WEDEL, Messenger of Truth. Hereinafter cited as Messenger of Truth.
[S623] Census Bureau, 1900 US Census, Harris Co., TX (Washington, DC: United States Department of the Interior), Precinct 6, ED 101, sheet 267, nos. 238/238, National Archives Microfilm T623, roll 1642.
[S673] Jacob P Wedel Death Notice, , 29 Oct 1925. Hereinafter cited as Jacob P Wedel Death Notice.
[S1568] Jacob P Wedel tombstone, Dick Horner, 2 Sep 2008.

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Helena Buller

F, #337, b. 1 May 1859, d. 10 Jul 1934

Parents

Mother: Katherina Koehn (b. 8 May 1832, d. 6 Feb 1892)

Family: Jacob P. Wedel (b. 4 Dec 1852, d. 23 Oct 1925)

Anna Wedel (b. 3 Aug 1877, d. 9 Apr 1919)
Andrew Jacob Wedel+ (b. 17 Apr 1879, d. 20 Jun 1954)
Jacob J. Wedel+ (b. 5 Jun 1881, d. 29 May 1952)
David J. Wedel+ (b. 24 Jul 1883, d. 12 Feb 1958)
John J. Wedel+ (b. 5 Sep 1885, d. 8 Oct 1943)
Enoch J. Wedel (b. 21 Feb 1889, d. 4 Oct 1967)
Isaac B. Wedel+ (b. 12 May 1891, d. 11 May 1972)
Abraham J. Wedel+ (b. 19 Apr 1893, d. 5 Apr 1955)
Mary Nachtigall (b. abt 1900)

Name		Helena Buller was also known as Helena Wedel.
Name		She was also known as Annie Buller.¹
Name		She was also known as Lena Buller.
Note		She. Listed as Lena Buller in book 'The People of Grace' by Mae Unruh 1995.¹
Birth	Abt 1857	She was born abt 1857 in Poland, Russia.^2,3
Birth	1 May 1859	She was born on 1 May 1859 in Poland, Russia.^4,5,6,7,8
Emigration	1874	She emigrated in 1874 from Poland Russia. In the 1920 census she is still listed as an alien.^6,7
Immigration	Abt 1875	She immigrated abt 1875.⁹
Marriage	27 Feb 1876	Jacob P. Wedel and she were married on 27 Feb 1876 in McPherson, Kansas, United States.¹⁰
Note (fam)		She and Jacob P. Wedel in McPherson, Kansas, United States. were among the first to seek salvation when the church was founded⁴
Census	1 Jun 1880	She appeared as the wife of Jacob P. Wedel in the 1880 census, at Lone Tree Township in McPherson, Kansas, United States.³
Census	1895	She appeared in the household of Jacob P. Wedel in the 1895 census, at Blaine Township in Marion, Kansas, United States. Name appears to be Jacff (or Jacss) WADEL. Also, there is a Lizzie Kahn, age 16, born KS, listed with the family.¹¹
Residence (fam)	1897	Jacob P. Wedel and she lived in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States, in 1897. Moved there that year. Note that I entered all the children as witnesses except for Elizabeth who probably did not move there.¹²
Census	1 Jun 1900	She appeared as the wife of Jacob P. Wedel in the 1900 census in Hockley, Harris, Texas, United States.¹³
Census	15 Apr 1910	She appeared as the wife of Jacob P. Wedel in the 1910 census, at Durham Park Township in Marion, Kansas, United States.¹⁴
Census	1 Jan 1920	She appeared as the wife of Jacob P. Wedel in the 1920 census, at Cimarron Township in Gray, Kansas, United States.⁶
Census	1 Apr 1930	She appeared in the census on 1 Apr 1930 in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG.⁷
Occupation		Helena Buller was a housekeeper.¹⁵
Death	10 Jul 1934	She died on 10 Jul 1934 at age 75 at 20 Miles N. W. of Dalhart (home of her son, J. J. Wedel), in Dalhart, Dallam, Texas, United States.^15,1,4,8
Death Caus		Cause of death was ateriosclerotic disease.¹⁵
Burial	13 Jul 1934	She was buried on 13 Jul 1934 at North Mennonite CemeteryG, in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG.^15,4,16,8

Citations

[S602] , compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File.
[S593] Marriage Record for Jacob Wedel and Helena Buller: She may have lied about her age on the marriage record..
[S857] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1880 United States Federal Census (), Lone Tree Township, McPherson, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S666] Helena Wedel Obituary, Messenger of Truth, 21 Aug 1934, 6. Hereinafter cited as Messenger of Truth.
[S858] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1900 United States Federal Census (), Precinct 6, Hoddy, Harris, TX. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S860] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (), Cimarron Township, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S861] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (), Montezuma, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1569] Lena Wedel tombstone, Dick Horner, 2 Sep 2008.
[S666] Messenger of Truth, 21 Aug 1934, It states that she immigrated at the age of 16 from Poland, Russia to America., It states that she immigrated at the age of 16 from Poland, Russia to America.
[S593] : The age given for Helena is 18, but she may have been only 16. Jacob's age is given as 25, but he was probably 23 or 24.
[S688] Jacob Wadel (sic), Marion Co., Blaine Twp.
[S690] WEDEL, Messenger of Truth. Hereinafter cited as Messenger of Truth.
[S623] Census Bureau, 1900 US Census, Harris Co., TX (Washington, DC: United States Department of the Interior), Precinct 6, ED 101, sheet 267, nos. 238/238, National Archives Microfilm T623, roll 1642.
[S859] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1910 United States Federal Census (), Durham Park Township, Marion, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S587] , Death certificate for Lena Wedel.
[S831] Patricia Jantzen, "Henry D Buller Family Group Sheet" (Montezuma, KS). Hereinafter cited as "Henry D Buller Family Group Sheet."

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Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Koehn

F, #338, b. 22 May 1886, d. 26 Apr 1935

Family: Jacob J. Wedel (b. 5 Jun 1881, d. 29 May 1952)

Lillie Wedel+ (b. 23 Aug 1911, d. 23 Sep 2000)
Frances Wedel+ (b. 18 Jan 1914, d. 22 Aug 2000)
William Wedel (b. 5 Aug 1915, d. 4 Jan 1992)
Frank Wedel (b. 13 May 1917, d. 10 Mar 1993)
Mary Ann Wedel+ (b. 13 Sep 1919, d. 29 Jul 2006)
Edwin Wedel (b. 16 Nov 1921, d. 14 Jul 1941)
Elsie Louise Wedel (b. 2 Jan 1925, d. 9 Nov 2011)

Name		Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Koehn was also known as Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Wedel.
Note		She. From book 'The People of Grace' by Mae Unruh 1995.¹
Person Source		She had person sources.¹
Birth	22 May 1886	She was born on 22 May 1886 in Durham, Marion, Kansas, United States.^2,3,4
Baptism	1905	She was baptized in 1905. Mennonite Church²
Marriage	23 Oct 1910	Jacob J. Wedel and she were married on 23 Oct 1910 in Durham, Marion, Kansas, United States.^1,2,5
Census	1 Jan 1920	She appeared as the wife of Jacob J. Wedel in the 1920 census, at Cimarron Township in Gray, Kansas, United States.³
Residence (fam)	Abt 1930	Jacob J. Wedel and she lived in Dalhart, Dallam, Texas, United States, abt 1930. Moved there at that time. I included only one son as a witness to this move, but other children also probably made the move to Dalhart.⁶
Death	26 Apr 1935	She died on 26 Apr 1935 at age 48 at home in near Dalhart, Dallam, Texas, United States.^2,4
Death Caus		Cause of death was organic heart complication.²
Residence (fam)	26 Apr 1935	Jacob J. Wedel and she lived in Dalhart, Dallam, Texas, United States, on 26 Apr 1935.²
Burial	30 Apr 1935	She was buried on 30 Apr 1935 at cemetery next to church in Dalhart, Dallam, Texas, United States.²
Burial		She was buried at North Mennonite CemeteryG, in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG. I do not know where I got this but I think it is wrong unless her remains were moved to Montezuma at some later date. However, she has a tombstone in the North Mennonite Cemetery. Perhaps I need to reread the obituary.⁴

Citations

[S602] , compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File.
[S659] , "", Obituary, Messenger of Truth 34, No. 11 (28 May 1935.)
[S860] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (), Cimarron Township, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S2753] North Mennonite Cemetery, Gray County, Kansas Lizzie Wedel; Private cemetery photos by Dick Horner. ()
[S690] WEDEL, Messenger of Truth. Hereinafter cited as Messenger of Truth.
[S691] Obituary for Edwin Wedel, Messenger of Truth, 6 Aug 1941, 8. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for Edwin Wedel.

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Lillie Wedel

F, #339, b. 23 Aug 1911, d. 23 Sep 2000

Parents

Father: Jacob J. Wedel (b. 5 Jun 1881, d. 29 May 1952)
Mother: Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Koehn (b. 22 May 1886, d. 26 Apr 1935)

Family: Isaac W. Giesbrecht (b. 22 Feb 1908, d. 11 May 1981)

Quentin Wedel Giesbrecht (b. 16 Jun 1930, d. 24 Jun 1982)

Name		Lillie Wedel was also known as Lillie Giesbrecht.
Birth	23 Aug 1911	She was born on 23 Aug 1911 in Durham, Marion, Kansas, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}
Census	1 Jan 1920	She appeared as the daughter of Jacob J. Wedel in the 1920 census, at Cimarron Township in Gray, Kansas, United States.⁴
Marriage	14 Apr 1929	Isaac W. Giesbrecht and she were married on 14 Apr 1929 in Cimarron, Gray, Kansas, United States.^3,8,1,5,9
Census	1 Apr 1930	She appeared as the wife of Isaac W. Giesbrecht in the 1930 census, at Precinct 1 in Dallam, Texas, United States.⁵
Residence (fam)	1 Apr 1935	Isaac W. Giesbrecht and she lived in Livingston, Merced, California, United StatesG, on 1 Apr 1935.⁶
Residence	26 Apr 1935	She lived in Livingston, Merced, California, United StatesG, on 26 Apr 1935.¹⁰
Census	1 Apr 1940	She appeared as the wife of Isaac W. Giesbrecht in the 1940 census, at Lander Avenue in Hilmar, Merced, California, United States.⁶
Residence	Jul 1941	She lived in Hilmar, Merced, California, United States, in Jul 1941.¹¹
Residence	May 1952	She lived in Winton, Merced, California, United States, in May 1952.¹²
Residence	Jun 1982	She lived in Livingston, Merced, California, United StatesG, in Jun 1982.¹³
Residence	Feb 1997	She lived at Bethel Home, 300 South Aztec, in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG, in Feb 1997.¹⁴
Residence	Sep 2000	She lived in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG, in Sep 2000.²
Death	23 Sep 2000	She died on 23 Sep 2000 at age 89 at Bethel Home, Inc., in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG.^1,2,7
Burial	27 Sep 2000	She was buried on 27 Sep 2000 at North Mennonite CemeteryG, in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG.^1,7

Citations

[S750] "Lillie Giesbrecht", The Garden City Telegram Online Edition, online http://www.gctelegram.com. Previously published in hard copy (: 25 Sep 2000). Hereinafter cited as "Lillie Giesbrecht Obituary."
[S346] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI.)
[S602] , compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File.
[S860] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (), Cimarron Township, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S861] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (), Precinct 1, Dallam, TX. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1285] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (), Enumeration District 24-21B, sheet 3A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2753] North Mennonite Cemetery, Gray County, Kansas Lillie Giesbrecht; Private cemetery photos by Dick Horner. ()
[S669] Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary, Messenger of Truth, ca May 1981, 11. Hereinafter cited as Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary.
[S1222] , Isaac Giesbrecht and Lillie Wedel Marriage Certificate. Hereinafter cited as Isaac Giesbrecht and Lillie Wedel Marriage Certificate.
[S659] , "", Obituary, Messenger of Truth 34, No. 11 (28 May 1935.)
[S691] Obituary for Edwin Wedel, Messenger of Truth, 6 Aug 1941, 8. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for Edwin Wedel.
[S690] WEDEL, Messenger of Truth. Hereinafter cited as Messenger of Truth.
[S692] Obituary for Quentin Giesbrecht, Messenger of Truth, ca Jul 1982, 10. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for Quentin Giesbrecht.
[S576] Letter from () to, 1997; (.)

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Frances Wedel

F, #340, b. 18 Jan 1914, d. 22 Aug 2000

Parents

Father: Jacob J. Wedel (b. 5 Jun 1881, d. 29 May 1952)
Mother: Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Koehn (b. 22 May 1886, d. 26 Apr 1935)

Family 1: James Boyd Wine (b. 14 Dec 1909, d. 19 Nov 1966)

Jimmie Wine (b. 12 Mar 1933, d. 9 Dec 1933)
Louise Frances Wine+ (b. 9 Apr 1934, d. 31 Mar 1976)
Charles Wine (b. 15 Dec 1935, d. 20 Jul 1981)
Emery Wine+ (b. 13 Apr 1940, d. 23 Jul 1992)
Lorraine Fern Wine (b. 15 Nov 1944, d. 9 Apr 2003)
Joseph Wine (b. 2 Mar 1947, d. 15 Apr 1991)

Family 2: Nightingale

Name		Frances Wedel was also known as Frances Wine.
Name		She was also known as Frances Nightingale.¹
Birth	18 Jan 1914	She was born on 18 Jan 1914 in Greensburg, Kiowa, Kansas, United States.^2,3
Census	1 Jan 1920	She appeared as the daughter of Jacob J. Wedel in the 1920 census, at Cimarron Township in Gray, Kansas, United States.³
Marriage	21 Jun 1932	James Boyd Wine and she were married on 21 Jun 1932 in Perico, Dallam, Texas, United States.⁴
Residence (fam)	9 Dec 1933	James Boyd Wine and she lived in Rich Hill, Bates, Missouri, United States, on 9 Dec 1933.⁵
Residence (fam)	1934	James Boyd Wine and she lived in Missouri, United States, in 1934. Moved there that year⁴
Residence	Jul 1941	She lived in Rich Hill, Bates, Missouri, United States, in Jul 1941.⁶
Residence (fam)	1944	James Boyd Wine and she lived in California, United States, in 1944. Moved there that year⁴
Residence	May 1952	She lived in Delhi, Merced, California, United States, in May 1952.⁷
Marriage		Nightingale and she were married.¹
Residence	Aug 2000	She lived in Turlock, Stanislaus, California, United States, in Aug 2000.²
Death	22 Aug 2000	She died on 22 Aug 2000 at age 86.^8,2

Citations

[S750] "Lillie Giesbrecht", She has a surname of Nightengale in Lillie's obituary, so I presume she has remarried., The Garden City Telegram Online Edition, online http://www.gctelegram.com. Previously published in hard copy (: 25 Sep 2000). Hereinafter cited as "Lillie Giesbrecht Obituary."
[S346] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI.)
[S860] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (), Cimarron Township, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S694] Obituary for James Boyd Wine, Messenger of Truth, ca Nov 1966, 11-12. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for James Boyd Wine.
[S2213] Certificate of Death: Jimmie Wine, by Missouri Secretary of State. Online https://s1.sos.mo.gov; Printout dated 12 Jun 2015.
[S691] Obituary for Edwin Wedel, Messenger of Truth, 6 Aug 1941, 8. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for Edwin Wedel.
[S690] WEDEL, Messenger of Truth. Hereinafter cited as Messenger of Truth.
[S750] Lillie Giesbrecht Obituary, online.

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William Wedel

M, #341, b. 5 Aug 1915, d. 4 Jan 1992

Parents

Father: Jacob J. Wedel (b. 5 Jun 1881, d. 29 May 1952)
Mother: Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Koehn (b. 22 May 1886, d. 26 Apr 1935)

Birth	5 Aug 1915	William Wedel was born on 5 Aug 1915 in Cimarron, Gray, Kansas, United States.^1,2
Census	1 Jan 1920	He appeared as the son of Jacob J. Wedel in the 1920 census, at Cimarron Township in Gray, Kansas, United States.²
Residence	26 Apr 1935	William Wedel lived in Dalhart, Dallam, Texas, United States, on 26 Apr 1935.³
Residence	Jul 1941	He lived in Texline, Dallam, Texas, United States, in Jul 1941.⁴
Residence	May 1952	He lived in Dalhart, Dallam, Texas, United States, in May 1952.⁵
Death	4 Jan 1992	He died on 4 Jan 1992 at age 76 in Hartley, Texas, United States.^6,7

Citations

[S346] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI.)
[S860] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (), Cimarron Township, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S659] , "", Obituary, Messenger of Truth 34, No. 11 (28 May 1935.)
[S691] Obituary for Edwin Wedel, Messenger of Truth, 6 Aug 1941, 8. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for Edwin Wedel.
[S690] WEDEL, Messenger of Truth. Hereinafter cited as Messenger of Truth.
[S346] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), , SSN 458-07-8748.
[S791] , online http://vitals.rootsweb.com/tx/death/search.cgi, (.)

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Frank Wedel

M, #342, b. 13 May 1917, d. 10 Mar 1993

Parents

Father: Jacob J. Wedel (b. 5 Jun 1881, d. 29 May 1952)
Mother: Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Koehn (b. 22 May 1886, d. 26 Apr 1935)

Family 1: Dorothy Koehn (b. 17 Jan 1919, d. 4 Oct 2011)

Family 2: Ruby Mae Patrick (b. 23 Nov 1919, d. 27 Jun 1999)

Birth	13 May 1917	Frank Wedel was born on 13 May 1917 in Cimarron, Gray, Kansas, United States.^1,2,3,4
Census	1 Jan 1920	He appeared as the son of Jacob J. Wedel in the 1920 census, at Cimarron Township in Gray, Kansas, United States.⁵
Residence	26 Apr 1935	Frank Wedel lived in Dalhart, Dallam, Texas, United States, on 26 Apr 1935.⁶
Residence	Dec 1937	He lived in Livingston, Merced, California, United StatesG, in Dec 1937.¹
Marriage	3 Dec 1937	He and Dorothy Koehn were married on 3 Dec 1937 in Merced, Merced, California, United States.¹
Residence	Jul 1941	He lived in Hilmar, Merced, California, United States, in Jul 1941.⁷
Residence	May 1952	He lived in Livingston, Merced, California, United StatesG, in May 1952.⁸
Marriage	29 Dec 1966	He and Ruby Mae Patrick were married on 29 Dec 1966.
Residence	May 1969	He lived in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG, in May 1969.⁹
Residence	Mar 1993	He lived in Satanta, Haskell, Kansas, United States, in Mar 1993.²
Death	10 Mar 1993	He died on 10 Mar 1993 at age 75.^2,3,4
Burial		He was buried at North Mennonite CemeteryG, in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG.^3,4

Citations

[S602] , compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File.
[S346] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI.)
[S1023] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.
[S2753] North Mennonite Cemetery, Gray County, Kansas Frank Wedel; Private cemetery photos by Dick Horner. ()
[S860] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (), Cimarron Township, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S659] , "", Obituary, Messenger of Truth 34, No. 11 (28 May 1935.)
[S691] Obituary for Edwin Wedel, Messenger of Truth, 6 Aug 1941, 8. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for Edwin Wedel.
[S690] WEDEL, Messenger of Truth. Hereinafter cited as Messenger of Truth.
[S695] Obituary for Cheryl Ann Wedell, Messenger of Truth, ca May 1969, 10. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for Cheryl Ann Wedell.

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Mary Ann Wedel

F, #343, b. 13 Sep 1919, d. 29 Jul 2006

Parents

Father: Jacob J. Wedel (b. 5 Jun 1881, d. 29 May 1952)
Mother: Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Koehn (b. 22 May 1886, d. 26 Apr 1935)

Family: Romie Raymond Smith (b. 23 Jun 1910, d. 26 Oct 1974)

Eugene Earl Smith+ (b. 27 Apr 1941, d. 24 Sep 2010)
Galen Glen Smith (b. 20 Jun 1949, d. 24 Apr 1993)
Gerald Dale Smith (b. 20 Jun 1949, d. 13 Jan 1950)

Name		Mary Ann Wedel was also known as Mary Ann Smith.
Birth	13 Sep 1919	She was born on 13 Sep 1919 in Cimarron, Gray, Kansas, United States.^1,2,3,4
Census	1 Jan 1920	She appeared as the daughter of Jacob J. Wedel in the 1920 census, at Cimarron Township in Gray, Kansas, United States.¹
Residence	26 Apr 1935	She lived in Dalhart, Dallam, Texas, United States, on 26 Apr 1935.⁵
Marriage	21 Dec 1936	Romie Raymond Smith and she were married on 21 Dec 1936 in Boise City, Cimarron, Oklahoma, United States.^6,2,4
Residence	May 1952	She lived in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG, in May 1952.⁷
Residence	Oct 1974	She lived in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG, in Oct 1974.⁶
Death	29 Jul 2006	She died on 29 Jul 2006 at age 86 at Bethel Home, Inc., in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG.^2,3,4
Burial	1 Aug 2006	She was buried on 1 Aug 2006 at North Mennonite CemeteryG, in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG.^2,4

Citations

[S860] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (), Cimarron Township, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1031] , Mary Smith Obituary, 1 Aug 2006. Hereinafter cited as Mary Smith Obituary.
[S346] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI.)
[S2753] North Mennonite Cemetery, Gray County, Kansas Romie R and Mary A Smith; Private cemetery photos by Dick Horner. ()
[S659] , "", Obituary, Messenger of Truth 34, No. 11 (28 May 1935.)
[S696] Obituary for Romie R. Smith, Messenger of Truth, ca Nov 1974, 12. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for Romie R. Smith.
[S690] WEDEL, Messenger of Truth. Hereinafter cited as Messenger of Truth.

Family Explorer

Edwin Wedel

M, #344, b. 16 Nov 1921, d. 14 Jul 1941

Parents

Father: Jacob J. Wedel (b. 5 Jun 1881, d. 29 May 1952)
Mother: Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Koehn (b. 22 May 1886, d. 26 Apr 1935)

Birth	16 Nov 1921	Edwin Wedel was born on 16 Nov 1921 in near Cimarron, Gray, Kansas, United States.^1,2
Residence (fam)	Abt 1930	He witnessed the residence of Jacob J. Wedel and Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Koehn abt 1930 in Dalhart, Dallam, Texas, United States. Moved there at that time. I included only one son as a witness to this move, but other children also probably made the move to Dalhart.¹
Residence	1 Apr 1935	Edwin Wedel lived in the residence of Jacob J. Wedel in Dalhart, Dallam, Texas, United States, on 1 Apr 1935.³
Residence	26 Apr 1935	Edwin Wedel lived in Dalhart, Dallam, Texas, United States, on 26 Apr 1935.⁴
Census	1 Apr 1940	He appeared as the nephew of John J. Wedel in the 1940 census, at 5112 Washington Street in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.³
Occupation	1 Apr 1940	On 1 Apr 1940 Edwin Wedel was a service station attendant.³
Death	14 Jul 1941	He died on 14 Jul 1941 at age 19 in near Texline, Dallam, Texas, United States.^1,2
Death Caus		Cause of death was struck by lightning.¹
Burial	18 Jul 1941	He was buried on 18 Jul 1941 at North Mennonite CemeteryG, in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG.^1,5,2

Citations

[S691] Obituary for Edwin Wedel, Messenger of Truth, 6 Aug 1941, 8. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for Edwin Wedel.
[S2753] North Mennonite Cemetery, Gray County, Kansas Edwin Wedel; Private cemetery photos by Dick Horner. ()
[S2601] 1940, Harris County, Texas, population schedule, Houston, Justice Precinct 1, enumeration district (ED) 258-82, 61A, dwelling 154, Leona C Wedel; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 19 May 2017); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
[S659] , "", Obituary, Messenger of Truth 34, No. 11 (28 May 1935.)
[S1023] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.

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Elsie Louise Wedel

F, #345, b. 2 Jan 1925, d. 9 Nov 2011

Parents

Father: Jacob J. Wedel (b. 5 Jun 1881, d. 29 May 1952)
Mother: Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Koehn (b. 22 May 1886, d. 26 Apr 1935)

Family: Elmer Koop (b. 13 Mar 1924, d. 27 Feb 2004)

Name		Elsie Louise Wedel was also known as Elsie Louise Koop.
Birth	2 Jan 1925	She was born on 2 Jan 1925 in Cimarron, Gray, Kansas, United States.¹
Residence	26 Apr 1935	She lived in Dalhart, Dallam, Texas, United States, on 26 Apr 1935.²
Residence	Jul 1941	She lived in the residence of Jacob J. Wedel in DeRidder, Beauregard, Louisiana, United States, in Jul 1941.³
Marriage	1 Nov 1942	Elmer Koop and she were married on 1 Nov 1942 at Winton Mennonite Church in Winton, Merced, California, United States.⁴
Residence	May 1952	She lived in Livingston, Merced, California, United StatesG, in May 1952.⁵
Divorce	Mar 1975	Elmer Koop and she were divorced in Mar 1975 in Stanislaus, California, United States.⁶
Residence	Sep 2000	She lived at 5291 E Guy Terry Rd in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, United States, in Sep 2000.^7,8
Residence	27 Jul 2003	She lived at 5291 E Guy Terry Rd in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, United States, on 27 Jul 2003.⁸
Residence	29 Jul 2006	She lived in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, United States, on 29 Jul 2006.⁹
Death	9 Nov 2011	She died on 9 Nov 2011 at age 86 at home in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, United States.¹
Death	10 Nov 2011	She died on 10 Nov 2011 at age 86.¹⁰
Burial	15 Nov 2011	She was buried on 15 Nov 2011 at Gentry CemeteryG, in Gentry, Benton, Arkansas, United States.¹
Obituary		¹
Obituary		¹¹

Citations

[S1550] Elsie Louise Koop Gentry, 12 May 2014.
[S659] , "", Obituary, Messenger of Truth 34, No. 11 (28 May 1935.)
[S691] Obituary for Edwin Wedel, Messenger of Truth, 6 Aug 1941, 8. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for Edwin Wedel.
[S697] Marriage Announcement of Elmer Koop and Elsie Wedell, Messenger of Truth, 9 Dec 1942, 8. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Announcement of Elmer Koop and Elsie Wedell.
[S690] WEDEL, Messenger of Truth. Hereinafter cited as Messenger of Truth.
[S1359] California, Divorce Index, 1966-1984: Elsie L Wedel and Elmer Koop, 1975. Hereinafter cited as California, Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
[S750] "Lillie Giesbrecht", The Garden City Telegram Online Edition, online http://www.gctelegram.com. Previously published in hard copy (: 25 Sep 2000). Hereinafter cited as "Lillie Giesbrecht Obituary."
[S713] one of several phone directory services available on the Internet, online. Hereinafter cited as Phone Directory on Internet.
[S1031] , Mary Smith Obituary, 1 Aug 2006. Hereinafter cited as Mary Smith Obituary.
[S346] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI.)
[S1360] Frank Eugene “Lefty” Tosta, online http://www.oakdaleleader.com/archives/6238/, obituary. Hereinafter cited as Frank Eugene “Lefty” Tosta.

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Isaac W. Giesbrecht

M, #346, b. 22 Feb 1908, d. 11 May 1981

Family 1: Lillie Wedel (b. 23 Aug 1911, d. 23 Sep 2000)

Quentin Wedel Giesbrecht (b. 16 Jun 1930, d. 24 Jun 1982)

Family 2: Edith

Occupation		Isaac W. Giesbrecht was a farmer, then a mechanic, then a carpenter.¹
Birth	22 Feb 1908	He was born on 22 Feb 1908 in Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada.^{2,1,3,4,5,6,7}
Emigration	1915	He emigrated in 1915 from Canada.⁴
Naturalization		He was naturalized.⁴
Baptism	19 Jan 1923	He was converted on 19 Jan 1923 in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG. Church of God in Christ Mennonite¹
Marriage	14 Apr 1929	He and Lillie Wedel were married on 14 Apr 1929 in Cimarron, Gray, Kansas, United States.^2,1,8,4,9
Occupation	1 Apr 1930	On 1 Apr 1930 Isaac W. Giesbrecht was a farmer in Dallam, Texas, United States.⁴
Census	1 Apr 1930	He with Lillie Wedel appeared in the census on 1 Apr 1930 at Precinct 1 in Dallam, Texas, United States.⁴
Residence (fam)	1 Apr 1935	He and Lillie Wedel lived in Livingston, Merced, California, United StatesG, on 1 Apr 1935.⁶
Census	1 Apr 1940	He with Lillie Wedel and Quentin Wedel Giesbrecht appeared in the census on 1 Apr 1940 at Lander Avenue in Hilmar, Merced, California, United States.⁶
Occupation	1 Apr 1940	On 1 Apr 1940 Isaac W. Giesbrecht was a gasoline service station attendant in Merced, California, United States.⁶
Marriage		He and Edith were married.¹
Residence	May 1981	He lived in Grand Junction, Mesa, Colorado, United States, in May 1981.³
Death	11 May 1981	He died on 11 May 1981 at age 73 at Osteopathic HospitalG, in Grand Junction, Mesa, Colorado, United States.^2,10,1,7
Burial	16 May 1981	He was buried on 16 May 1981 at North Mennonite CemeteryG, in Montezuma, Gray, Kansas, United StatesG.^1,7

Citations

[S669] Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary, Messenger of Truth, ca May 1981, 11. Hereinafter cited as Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary.
[S602] , compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File.
[S346] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI.)
[S861] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (), Precinct 1, Dallam, TX. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S993] , 1920 Census at Heritage Quest Online (), Montezuma Township, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1920 Census at Heritage Quest Online.
[S1285] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (), Enumeration District 24-21B, sheet 3A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2753] North Mennonite Cemetery, Gray County, Kansas Isaac W. Giesbrecht; Private cemetery photos by Dick Horner. ()
[S750] "Lillie Giesbrecht", The Garden City Telegram Online Edition, online http://www.gctelegram.com. Previously published in hard copy (: 25 Sep 2000). Hereinafter cited as "Lillie Giesbrecht Obituary."
[S1222] , Isaac Giesbrecht and Lillie Wedel Marriage Certificate. Hereinafter cited as Isaac Giesbrecht and Lillie Wedel Marriage Certificate.
[S346] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), , month and year only.

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Quentin Wedel Giesbrecht

M, #347, b. 16 Jun 1930, d. 24 Jun 1982

Parents

Father: Isaac W. Giesbrecht (b. 22 Feb 1908, d. 11 May 1981)
Mother: Lillie Wedel (b. 23 Aug 1911, d. 23 Sep 2000)

Person Source		Quentin Wedel Giesbrecht had person sources.¹
Birth	16 Jun 1930	He was born on 16 Jun 1930 in near Perico, Dallam, Texas, United States.^2,3,4,5,6
Residence (fam)	1 Apr 1935	Isaac W. Giesbrecht and Lillie Wedel resided in Livingston, Merced, California, United StatesG, on 1 Apr 1935.⁶
Census	1 Apr 1940	Quentin Wedel Giesbrecht appeared as the son of Isaac W. Giesbrecht in the 1940 census, at Lander Avenue in Hilmar, Merced, California, United States.⁶
Residence	Jun 1982	Quentin Wedel Giesbrecht lived in Livingston, Merced, California, United StatesG, in Jun 1982.⁴
Death	24 Jun 1982	He died on 24 Jun 1982 at age 52 at home in near Atwater, Merced, California, United States.^2,3,5,1
Burial	28 Jun 1982	He was buried on 28 Jun 1982 at Winton Cemetery DistrictG, in Winton, Merced, California, United States.³

Citations

[S872] , Merced County, California Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record: Book 50, Page 124. Hereinafter cited as Merced County, CA Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record.
[S602] , compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File.
[S692] Obituary for Quentin Giesbrecht, Messenger of Truth, ca Jul 1982, 10. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for Quentin Giesbrecht.
[S346] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI.)
[S711] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
[S1285] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (), Enumeration District 24-21B, sheet 3A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.