Bernard Ratzlaff

M, #3711, b. 1864, d. 1944
FatherBenjamin Jacob Ratzlaff1 d. between 1881 and 1882
MotherEva Schmidt1
Birth*1864 Bernard Ratzlaff was born in 1864 at Poland Russia.1 
Death*1944 He died in 1944 at Regina, Saskatehewan, Canada.1 

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Maria Ratzlaff

F, #3712, b. 28 Aug 1868, d. 17 Dec 1947
FatherBenjamin Jacob Ratzlaff1 d. between 1881 and 1882
MotherEva Schmidt1
Note* Maria Ratzlaff Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 47 No. 2, Jan 14, 1948.1 
Married Name Her married name was Nightingale. 
Birth*28 Aug 1868 She was born on 28 Aug 1868 at Poland Russia.1 
Marriage*3 Oct 1885 She married Henry B Nightingale on 3 Oct 1885.1 
Death*17 Dec 1947 Maria Ratzlaff died on 17 Dec 1947 at Halstead, Harvey, KS, at age 79.1 

Family

Henry B Nightingale b. 11 Feb 1867, d. 10 Mar 1926
Children

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Dena Nightingale

F, #3714, b. 29 Dec 1886, d. 12 Jun 1887
FatherHenry B Nightingale1 b. 11 Feb 1867, d. 10 Mar 1926
MotherMaria Ratzlaff1 b. 28 Aug 1868, d. 17 Dec 1947
Birth*29 Dec 1886 Dena Nightingale was born on 29 Dec 1886.1 
Death*12 Jun 1887 She died on 12 Jun 1887.1 

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Lydia Nightingale

F, #3715, b. 23 Jan 1888, d. 8 Sep 1916
FatherHenry B Nightingale1 b. 11 Feb 1867, d. 10 Mar 1926
MotherMaria Ratzlaff1 b. 28 Aug 1868, d. 17 Dec 1947
Birth*23 Jan 1888 Lydia Nightingale was born on 23 Jan 1888.1 
Death*8 Sep 1916 She died on 8 Sep 1916 at age 28.1 

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Abraham Nightingale

M, #3716, b. 4 Oct 1889
FatherHenry B Nightingale1 b. 11 Feb 1867, d. 10 Mar 1926
MotherMaria Ratzlaff1 b. 28 Aug 1868, d. 17 Dec 1947
Birth*4 Oct 1889 Abraham Nightingale was born on 4 Oct 1889.1 

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Susana Nightingale

F, #3717, b. 7 Mar 1891, d. Jan 1892
FatherHenry B Nightingale1 b. 11 Feb 1867, d. 10 Mar 1926
MotherMaria Ratzlaff1 b. 28 Aug 1868, d. 17 Dec 1947
Birth*7 Mar 1891 Susana Nightingale was born on 7 Mar 1891.1 
Death*Jan 1892 She died in Jan 1892.1 

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Anna Nightingale

F, #3718, b. 4 Jul 1892, d. 19 Feb 1939
FatherHenry B Nightingale1 b. 11 Feb 1867, d. 10 Mar 1926
MotherMaria Ratzlaff1 b. 28 Aug 1868, d. 17 Dec 1947
Birth*4 Jul 1892 Anna Nightingale was born on 4 Jul 1892.1 
Death*19 Feb 1939 She died on 19 Feb 1939 at age 46.1 

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Sophia Nightingale

F, #3719, b. 3 Feb 1894, d. 29 Aug 1914
FatherHenry B Nightingale1 b. 11 Feb 1867, d. 10 Mar 1926
MotherMaria Ratzlaff1 b. 28 Aug 1868, d. 17 Dec 1947
Birth*3 Feb 1894 Sophia Nightingale was born on 3 Feb 1894.1 
Death*29 Aug 1914 She died on 29 Aug 1914 at age 20.1 

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Eva Marie Nightingale

F, #3720, b. 2 Jan 1896, d. 22 Nov 1972
FatherHenry B Nightingale1 b. 11 Feb 1867, d. 10 Mar 1926
MotherMaria Ratzlaff1 b. 28 Aug 1868, d. 17 Dec 1947
Note* Eva Marie Nightingale Died at home. Obituary in 'Messenger of Truth' Vol 71 No. 25, December 13, 1972.1 
Married Name Her married name was Becker. 
Birth*2 Jan 1896 She was born on 2 Jan 1896 at Galva, McPherson, KS.1,2 
Address*22 Nov 1972  As of 22 Nov 1972, the address of Eva Marie Nightingale was Galva, McPherson, KS, 67443.2 
Death*22 Nov 1972 She died on 22 Nov 1972 at age 76.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  2. [S347] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671 (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).

Joel Koehn

M, #3784, b. 12 May 1886, d. 10 Jan 1969
FatherTobias T Koehn1 b. 10 Sep 1860, d. 7 Apr 1931
MotherEva Buller1 b. 25 Mar 1862, d. 16 Jun 1951
Note* Joel Koehn Death Certificate Vol. 29 pg 309, Merced County Records.1 
Birth*12 May 1886 He was born on 12 May 1886 at KS.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 
Marriage*27 Oct 1907 He married Helena Yost, daughter of Nicholai Yost and Helena Schmidt, on 27 Oct 1907 at KS.1,5,7 
Occupation15 Apr 1910  As of 15 Apr 1910, his occupation was farmer.5 
Occupation*1 Jan 1920  As of 1 Jan 1920, his occupation was farmer.6 
Occupation1 Apr 1930  As of 1 Apr 1930, his occupation was farmer.7 
Address*Jan 1969  As of Jan 1969, the address of Joel Koehn was Atwater, Merced, CA, 95301.3 
Death*10 Jan 1969 He died on 10 Jan 1969 at Merced, Merced, CA, at age 82.1,3,9,2,8 
Burial*13 Jan 1969 He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1,8

Family

Helena Yost b. 4 Jan 1886, d. 28 May 1963
Marriage*27 Oct 1907 He married Helena Yost, daughter of Nicholai Yost and Helena Schmidt, on 27 Oct 1907 at KS.1,5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  2. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  3. [S347] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671 (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).
  4. [S880] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1900 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Logan Township, Marion, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S881] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1910 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Logan Township, Marion, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Township #8, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Winton, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com, Joel Koehn, Winton Cemetery, Winton, Merced County, CA. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.
  9. [S894] Unknown volume, Merced County, California Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record: Book 29, Page 309, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Merced County, CA Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record.

Naomi Koehn

F, #3785, b. 10 Nov 1908, d. 3 May 1993
FatherJoel Koehn1 b. 12 May 1886, d. 10 Jan 1969
MotherHelena Yost1 b. 4 Jan 1886, d. 28 May 1963
Birth*10 Nov 1908 Naomi Koehn was born on 10 Nov 1908 at Durham, Marion, KS.1,2,3,4,5,6,7 
Occupation*1 Apr 1930  As of 1 Apr 1930, her occupation was part time maid.6 
Address*3 May 1993  As of 3 May 1993, the address of Naomi Koehn was Livingston, Merced, CA, 95334.3 
Death*3 May 1993 She died on 3 May 1993 at Atwater, Merced, CA, at age 84.1,3,8,2,7 
Burial*5 May 1993 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1,7

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  2. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  3. [S347] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671 (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).
  4. [S881] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1910 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Logan Township, Marion, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Township #8, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Winton, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com, Naomi Koehn, Winton Cemetery, Winton, Merced County, CA. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.
  8. [S894] Unknown volume, Merced County, California Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record: Book 75, Page 905, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Merced County, CA Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record.

Rachel Koehn

F, #3788, b. 28 May 1915, d. 15 Jul 1997
FatherJoel Koehn1 b. 12 May 1886, d. 10 Jan 1969
MotherHelena Yost1 b. 4 Jan 1886, d. 28 May 1963
Note* Rachel Koehn Obituary in Merced Sun Star, July 16, 1997. Moved to California with parents when she was 6 months old. Worked for the Merced Sun Star for 25 years as bookkeeper.1 
Married Name Her married name was Chibante. 
Birth*28 May 1915 She was born on 28 May 1915 at Tampa, Marion, KS.1,2,3,4,5 
Address*15 Jul 1997  As of 15 Jul 1997, the address of Rachel Koehn was Atwater, Merced, CA, 95301.2 
Death*15 Jul 1997 She died on 15 Jul 1997 at Atwater, Merced, CA, at age 82.1,2,6,3 
Burial*18 Jul 1997 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  2. [S347] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671 (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).
  3. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Township #8, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Winton, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S894] Unknown volume, Merced County, California Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record: Book 80, Page 390, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Merced County, CA Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record.

Benjamin H Schmidt

M, #3809, b. 3 Aug 1871, d. 14 Mar 1955
FatherHeinrich H Schmidt1 b. 9 Jul 1848, d. 11 Oct 1922
MotherEva Jantz1 b. 5 Mar 1850, d. 18 Dec 1928
Note* Benjamin H Schmidt From 'The Genealogical Record of Henry Schmidt and his Descendants 1807-1954'.1 
Birth*3 Aug 1871 He was born on 3 Aug 1871 at Russia.1 
Marriage*10 Nov 1892 He married Lena Unruh on 10 Nov 1892.1 
Marriage*1 Feb 1920 Benjamin H Schmidt married Lizzie Decker, daughter of Benjamin Decker and Mary Koehn, on 1 Feb 1920.1 
Marriage*Nov 1926 Benjamin H Schmidt married Lizzie Dirks, daughter of Tobias Dirks and Elizabeth Schmidt, in Nov 1926.1 
Death*14 Mar 1955 Benjamin H Schmidt died on 14 Mar 1955 at age 83.1 

Family 1

Lena Unruh b. 21 Dec 1871
Children
  • Bertha Schmidt+1 b. 11 Jul 1894, d. 5 Jun 1984
  • Iva B Schmidt1 b. 24 May 1896, d. 1 Jul 1981
  • Alda Schmidt1 b. 12 Oct 1897
  • Archie Schmidt1 b. 24 Jul 1899

Family 2

Lizzie Decker b. 15 Oct 1882

Family 3

Lizzie Dirks b. 15 Sep 1876, d. 2 Mar 1931

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Lena Unruh

F, #3810, b. 21 Dec 1871
Note* Lena Unruh Parents: Benjamin & Lena (Nichols) Unruh.1 
Married Name Her married name was Schmidt. 
Birth*21 Dec 1871 She was born on 21 Dec 1871.1 
Marriage*10 Nov 1892 She married Benjamin H Schmidt, son of Heinrich H Schmidt and Eva Jantz, on 10 Nov 1892.1 

Family

Benjamin H Schmidt b. 3 Aug 1871, d. 14 Mar 1955
Children
  • Bertha Schmidt+1 b. 11 Jul 1894, d. 5 Jun 1984
  • Iva B Schmidt1 b. 24 May 1896, d. 1 Jul 1981
  • Alda Schmidt1 b. 12 Oct 1897
  • Archie Schmidt1 b. 24 Jul 1899

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Helena Yost

F, #3811, b. 4 Jan 1886, d. 28 May 1963
FatherNicholai Yost1 b. 17 Apr 1860, d. 23 Mar 1937
MotherHelena Schmidt1 b. 16 Nov 1866, d. 21 Apr 1943
Note* Helena Yost Death Certificate Vol. 25 pg 391, Merced County Records. Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 62 No 13, June 26, 1963. At age 16 moved to Durham, Kansas with her family. Moved to Winton, California in 1912. Had 9 children, all survived her. Funeral services in the Winton CGCM Church.1 
Married Name Her married name was Koehn. 
Birth*4 Jan 1886 She was born on 4 Jan 1886 at Hillsboro, Marion, KS.1,2,3,4,5,6 
Marriage*27 Oct 1907 She married Joel Koehn, son of Tobias T Koehn and Eva Buller, on 27 Oct 1907 at KS.1,3,5 
Address*28 May 1963  As of 28 May 1963, the address of Helena Yost was Atwater, Merced, CA.2 
Death*28 May 1963 She died on 28 May 1963 at Merced, Merced, CA, at age 77.1,2,6 
Burial*1 Jun 1963 She was buried at Winton Cemetery District, Block 15, Winton, Merced, CA.1,6

Family

Joel Koehn b. 12 May 1886, d. 10 Jan 1969
Marriage*27 Oct 1907 She married Joel Koehn, son of Tobias T Koehn and Eva Buller, on 27 Oct 1907 at KS.1,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  2. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  3. [S881] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1910 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Logan Township, Marion, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Township #8, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Winton, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com, Helena Yost Koehn, Winton Cemetery, Winton, Merced County, CA. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.