Gerhart Friesen

M, #3813
Birth* Gerhart Friesen was born at Germany.1 

Family

Mary Wiebe
Child

Citations

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

Mary Wiebe

F, #3814
Birth* Mary Wiebe was born at Germany.1 

Family

Gerhart Friesen
Child

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 Erdman Heppner

M, #3815, b. 18 Jun 1891, d. 12 Jul 1977
FatherErdman Heppner1 b. 23 Dec 1866, d. 20 Oct 1939
MotherHelena Friesen1 b. 14 Sep 1870, d. 19 Feb 1897
Note* Abraham Erdman Heppner Marriage Cert in Bk G pg 28, Merced County Records. Officiated by H J Kiehbiel. Witnesses: Erdman Heppner & Henry Wohlgemuth both Winton residents.1 
Birth*18 Jun 1891 He was born on 18 Jun 1891 at Mountain Lake, Cottonwood, MN.1,2,3,4,5,6,7 
Marriage*8 Apr 1913 He married Leah Koehn, daughter of Benjamin T Koehn and Anna Buller, on 8 Apr 1913 at Winton, Merced, CA.1,5 
Occupation*1 Jan 1920  As of 1 Jan 1920, his occupation was dairy farm farmer.4 
Occupation1 Apr 1930  As of 1 Apr 1930, his occupation was farmer.5 
Address*1 Apr 1935  As of 1 Apr 1935, the address of Abraham Erdman Heppner and Leah Koehn was Sanata Fe Road, Winton, Merced, CA.6 
Occupation1 Apr 1940  As of 1 Apr 1940, his occupation was farmer.6 
Address*12 Jul 1977  As of 12 Jul 1977, the address of Abraham Erdman Heppner was Winton, Merced, CA, 95388.3 
Death*12 Jul 1977 He died on 12 Jul 1977 at Atwater, Merced, CA, at age 86.1,3,2,7 
Burial*15 Jul 1977 He was buried at Winton Cemetery District, Winton, Merced, CA.1,7

Family

Leah Koehn b. 14 Apr 1894, d. 16 Jul 1980
Marriage*8 Apr 1913 He married Leah Koehn, daughter of Benjamin T Koehn and Anna Buller, on 8 Apr 1913 at Winton, Merced, CA.1,5 
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. [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. [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.), Township #8, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 24-34, sheet 1A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com, Abraham Erdman Heppner, Winton Cemetery, Winton, Merced County, CA. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.

Leah Koehn

F, #3816, b. 14 Apr 1894, d. 16 Jul 1980
FatherBenjamin T Koehn1 b. 3 Oct 1859, d. 2 Jan 1928
MotherAnna Buller1 b. 29 Oct 1860, d. 9 May 1943
Married Name Her married name was Heppner. 
Birth*14 Apr 1894 Leah Koehn was born on 14 Apr 1894 at Durham, Marion, KS.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 
Marriage*8 Apr 1913 She married Abraham Erdman Heppner, son of Erdman Heppner and Helena Friesen, on 8 Apr 1913 at Winton, Merced, CA.1,6 
Address*1 Apr 1935  As of 1 Apr 1935, the address of Leah Koehn and Abraham Erdman Heppner was Sanata Fe Road, Winton, Merced, CA.7 
Address*Jul 1980  As of Jul 1980, the address of Leah Koehn was Winton, Merced, CA, 95388.2 
Death*16 Jul 1980 She died on 16 Jul 1980 at Atwater, Merced, CA, at age 86.1,2,9,3,8 
Burial*21 Jul 1980 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1,8

Family

Abraham Erdman Heppner b. 18 Jun 1891, d. 12 Jul 1977
Marriage*8 Apr 1913 She married Abraham Erdman Heppner, son of Erdman Heppner and Helena Friesen, on 8 Apr 1913 at Winton, Merced, CA.1,6 
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. [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. [S880] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1900 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Deep Creek Township, Woods, OT. Hereinafter cited as 1900 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.), Township #8, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 24-34, sheet 1A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com, Leah Koehn Heppner, 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 46, Page 207, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Merced County, CA Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record.

Erdman Heppner

M, #3817, b. 23 Dec 1866, d. 20 Oct 1939
FatherDietrich Dirk Hoeppner1 b. 28 Jan 1816, d. 1882
MotherMaria Buhr1 b. 1822
Birth*23 Dec 1866 Erdman Heppner was born on 23 Dec 1866 at Russia.1 
Marriage*6 Jul 1890 He married Helena Friesen on 6 Jul 1890.1 
Death*20 Oct 1939 Erdman Heppner died on 20 Oct 1939 at age 72.1 

Family

Helena Friesen b. 14 Sep 1870, d. 19 Feb 1897
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.

Benjamin T Koehn

M, #3819, b. 3 Oct 1859, d. 2 Jan 1928
FatherTobias J Koehn1 b. 1832, d. 1860
MotherMaria Schmidt1 b. 30 Oct 1836, d. 22 Jan 1921
Note* Benjamin T Koehn Death Cert. Vol 7 pg 349, Merced County Records.1 
Name Variation He was also known as Kain.2 
Birthcirca 1855 He was born circa 1855 at Russia.3 
Birthcirca 1858 He was born circa 1858 at Poland, Russia.2,4 
Birth*3 Oct 1859 He was born on 3 Oct 1859 at Russia.1 
Birth1869 He was born in 1869 at Russia.5 
Emigration*1874 He emigrated in 1874 from Russia.5 
Marriage*circa 1878 He married Anna Buller, daughter of Henry D Buller and Katherina Koehn, circa 1878.5,4,3 
Occupation1 Jun 1880  As of 1 Jun 1880, his occupation was farmer.2 
Occupation1 Jun 1900  As of 1 Jun 1900, his occupation was farmer.5 
Occupation15 Apr 1910  As of 15 Apr 1910, his occupation was farmer.4 
Occupation*1 Jan 1920  As of 1 Jan 1920, his occupation was farmer.3 
Death*2 Jan 1928 Benjamin T Koehn died on 2 Jan 1928 at Winton, Merced, CA, at age 68.1,6 
Burial*7 Jan 1928 He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Anna Buller b. 29 Oct 1860, d. 9 May 1943
Marriage*circa 1878 He married Anna Buller, daughter of Henry D Buller and Katherina Koehn, circa 1878.5,4,3 
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. [S879] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1880 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Lonetree Township, McPherson, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Winton, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S881] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1910 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), La Center Precinct, Clark, WA. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S880] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1900 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Deep Creek Township, Woods, OT. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S894] Unknown volume, Merced County, California Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record: Book 7, Page 349, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Merced County, CA Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record.

Anna Buller1

F, #3820, b. 29 Oct 1860, d. 9 May 1943
FatherHenry D Buller2,1 b. 6 Aug 1828, d. 9 Feb 1892
MotherKatherina Koehn2 b. 8 May 1832, d. 6 Feb 1892
Note* Anna Buller Death Cert. Vol 14, pg 140, Merced County Records. Lived 74 years in USA. Informant Jake Koehn, Winton. Mother Katherine from Russia.2 
Married Name Her married name was Koehn.1 
Birthcirca 1857 She was born circa 1857 at Russia.3 
Birthcirca 1858 She was born circa 1858 at Holland.4 
Birthcirca 1859 She was born circa 1859 at Russia.5 
Birth*29 Oct 1860 She was born on 29 Oct 1860 at Poland, Russia.2,6,7,8 
Birth1861 She was born in 1861 at Russia.9 
Immigration*1869 She immigrated in 1869.2 
Emigration*1874 She emigrated in 1874 from Russia.9 
Marriage*circa 1878 She married Benjamin T Koehn, son of Tobias J Koehn and Maria Schmidt, circa 1878.9,5,3 
Address*10 Jul 1934  As of 10 Jul 1934, the address of Anna Buller was Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Address1 Apr 1935  As of 1 Apr 1935, the address of Anna Buller was Merced, CA.8 
Death*9 May 1943 She died on 9 May 1943 at Winton, Merced, CA, at age 82.2,6,10 
Burial*12 May 1943 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.2 

Family

Benjamin T Koehn b. 3 Oct 1859, d. 2 Jan 1928
Marriage*circa 1878 She married Benjamin T Koehn, son of Tobias J Koehn and Maria Schmidt, circa 1878.9,5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S671] Helena Wedel Obituary, Messenger of Truth, unknown location, 21 Aug 1934, 6. Hereinafter cited as Messenger of Truth.
  2. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Winton, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [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.
  5. [S881] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1910 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), La Center Precinct, Clark, WA. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  7. [S879] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1880 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Lonetree Township, McPherson, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 24-35, sheet 7A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S880] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1900 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Deep Creek Township, Woods, OT. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S894] Unknown volume, Merced County, California Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record: Book 14, Page 140, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Merced County, CA Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record.

Lena Dirks

F, #3859, b. 23 Jan 1873, d. 1882
FatherTobias Dirks1 b. 26 May 1850, d. 1910
MotherElizabeth Schmidt1 b. 3 Aug 1854, d. 1932
Birth*23 Jan 1873 Lena Dirks was born on 23 Jan 1873 at Russia.1 
Death*1882 She died in 1882.1 

Citations

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

Lizzie Dirks

F, #3860, b. 15 Sep 1876, d. 2 Mar 1931
FatherTobias Dirks1 b. 26 May 1850, d. 1910
MotherElizabeth Schmidt1 b. 3 Aug 1854, d. 1932
Married Name Her married name was Schmidt. 
Married Name Her married name was Nichols. 
Birth*15 Sep 1876 Lizzie Dirks was born on 15 Sep 1876 at Pawnee Rock, Barton, KS.1 
Marriage*1894 She married Cornelius P Nichols in 1894 at KS.1 
Marriage*Nov 1926 Lizzie Dirks married Benjamin H Schmidt, son of Heinrich H Schmidt and Eva Jantz, in Nov 1926.1 
Death*2 Mar 1931 Lizzie Dirks died on 2 Mar 1931 at age 54.1 

Family 1

Cornelius P Nichols b. 16 Mar 1871, d. 18 Mar 1925
Children

Family 2

Benjamin H Schmidt b. 3 Aug 1871, d. 14 Mar 1955

Citations

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

Isaac Dirks

M, #3861, b. 21 Dec 1878, d. 15 Jul 1951
FatherTobias Dirks1 b. 26 May 1850, d. 1910
MotherElizabeth Schmidt1 b. 3 Aug 1854, d. 1932
Birth*21 Dec 1878 Isaac Dirks was born on 21 Dec 1878 at Pawnee Rock, Barton, KS.1,2 
Marriage*19 Dec 1902 He married Rachel Koehn on 19 Dec 1902 at KS.1 
Death*15 Jul 1951 Isaac Dirks died on 15 Jul 1951 at age 72.1,2 
Burial* He was buried at Logan Cemetery, Marion, KS.2 

Family

Rachel Koehn b. 22 Dec 1883, d. 7 Jun 1941
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. [S1001] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address; unknown reader, IMG_0076.CR2, Logan Cemetery, Marion County, KS.

Daniel Dirks

M, #3862, b. 19 Oct 1880, d. before 1973
FatherTobias Dirks1 b. 26 May 1850, d. 1910
MotherElizabeth Schmidt1 b. 3 Aug 1854, d. 1932
Birth*19 Oct 1880 Daniel Dirks was born on 19 Oct 1880 at Pawnee Rock, Barton, KS.1 
Marriage*4 Feb 1904 He married Amanda Koehn on 4 Feb 1904 at KS.1 
Death*before 1973 Daniel Dirks died before 1973.1 

Family

Amanda Koehn b. 1 Dec 1886, d. 14 Dec 1972
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.

Minnie Dirks

F, #3863, b. 25 Oct 1882, d. 14 Sep 1965
FatherTobias Dirks1 b. 26 May 1850, d. 1910
MotherElizabeth Schmidt1 b. 3 Aug 1854, d. 1932
Note* Minnie Dirks Died in Bethel Home, Kansas. Had 12 children. Moved to Gray County in 1916, settling on the open prairies west of Montezuma, moved to town after retiring. Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 64 No 21, October 13, 1965.1 
Birth*25 Oct 1882 She was born on 25 Oct 1882 at Pawnee Rock, Barton, KS.1 
Death*14 Sep 1965 She died on 14 Sep 1965 at Montezuma, Gray, KS, at age 82.1 
Burial*17 Sep 1965 She was buried Montezuma, Gray, KS.1 

Family

Henry X Smith b. 2 Jan 1877, d. 1957
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.

Samuel T Dirks

M, #3864, b. 22 Oct 1884, d. 2 Mar 1950
FatherTobias Dirks1 b. 26 May 1850, d. 1910
MotherElizabeth Schmidt1 b. 3 Aug 1854, d. 1932
Birth*22 Oct 1884 Samuel T Dirks was born on 22 Oct 1884 at Pawnee Rock, Barton, KS.1 
Marriage*10 Nov 1907 He married Susanna Schmidt, daughter of Heinrich H Schmidt and Eva Jantz, on 10 Nov 1907.1 
Death*2 Mar 1950 Samuel T Dirks died on 2 Mar 1950 at age 65.1 

Family

Susanna Schmidt b. 17 Aug 1887, d. 20 Mar 1960
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.

Enoch Dirks

M, #3865, b. 7 Jan 1887, d. 11 Oct 1952
FatherTobias Dirks1 b. 26 May 1850, d. 1910
MotherElizabeth Schmidt1 b. 3 Aug 1854, d. 1932
Birth*7 Jan 1887 Enoch Dirks was born on 7 Jan 1887 at Pawnee Rock, Barton, KS.1,2,3,4,5 
Marriage*27 Jun 1909 He married Hannah Koehn, daughter of Tobias T Koehn and Eva Buller, on 27 Jun 1909 at KS.1,5,3 
Occupation15 Apr 1910  As of 15 Apr 1910, his occupation was farmer.3 
Occupation*1 Jan 1920  As of 1 Jan 1920, his occupation was farming.4 
Occupation1 Apr 1930  As of 1 Apr 1930, his occupation was farmer.5 
Death*11 Oct 1952 Enoch Dirks died on 11 Oct 1952 at age 65.1 
DeathNov 1952 He died in Nov 1952 at age 65.2 

Family

Hannah Koehn b. 17 Jan 1890, d. Jan 1981
Marriage*27 Jun 1909 He married Hannah Koehn, daughter of Tobias T Koehn and Eva Buller, on 27 Jun 1909 at KS.1,5,3 
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. [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. [S881] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1910 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Blaine 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.), Blaine Township, Marion, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com, Has copy of obituary obviously copied from a news paper.. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.
  7. [S1221] Unknown article title, Helen Dirks Wiebe Obituary, unknown location, 12 Jan 2010. Hereinafter cited as Helen Dirks Wiebe Obituary.

Susan Dirks1

F, #3866, b. 11 Jun 1889, d. 14 Dec 1969
FatherTobias Dirks2 b. 26 May 1850, d. 1910
MotherElizabeth Schmidt2 b. 3 Aug 1854, d. 1932
Married Name Her married name was Koehn. 
Birth*11 Jun 1889 Susan Dirks was born on 11 Jun 1889 at Tampa, Marion, KS.2,1,3 
Birth1890 She was born in 1890.4 
Birthcirca 1891 She was born circa 1891 at KS.5 
Marriage*28 Sep 1907 She married Frank L Koehn, son of Tobias T Koehn and Eva Buller, on 28 Sep 1907 at KS.2,1,3 
Death*14 Dec 1969 Susan Dirks died on 14 Dec 1969 at age 80.2,4 
Burial* She was buried at North Mennonite Cemetery, Montezuma, Gray, KS.4

Family

Frank L Koehn b. 19 Feb 1885, d. 4 Nov 1964
Marriage*28 Sep 1907 She married Frank L Koehn, son of Tobias T Koehn and Eva Buller, on 28 Sep 1907 at KS.2,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  3. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Copeland Township, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1001] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address; unknown reader.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Winton, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.