Ben K Friesen

M, #4033, b. 2 Jun 1898, d. 21 Dec 1970
FatherAbraham F Friesen1
MotherMary Kroeker1
Note* Ben K Friesen Death Cert. Vol 32, pg 29, Merced County Records.1 
Birth*2 Jun 1898 He was born on 2 Jun 1898 at TX.1,2,3 
Address*21 Dec 1970  As of 21 Dec 1970, the address of Ben K Friesen was Winton, Merced, CA, 95388.3 
Death*21 Dec 1970 He died on 21 Dec 1970 at Merced, Merced, CA, at age 72.1,2,3 
Burial*24 Dec 1970 He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Agnes Wiens
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).

Agnes Wiens

F, #4034
Birth* Agnes Wiens was born at MI.1 

Family

Ben K Friesen b. 2 Jun 1898, d. 21 Dec 1970
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.

John Dyck Regehr

M, #4049, b. 19 May 1886, d. 17 Apr 1970
FatherJohn T Regehr1 d. 11 May 1886
MotherElizabeth Dueck1 b. 21 Jan 1865, d. 9 Jul 1899
Note* John Dyck Regehr Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 69 No 10, May 6, 1970. Had 9 children.1 
Birth*19 May 1886 He was born on 19 May 1886 at Kleefeld, Manitoba, Canada.1 
Marriage*6 Feb 1910 He married Helena Loewen, daughter of Jacob B Loewen and Katharina V Giesbrecht, on 6 Feb 1910 at Hillsboro, Marion, KS.1 
Death*17 Apr 1970 John Dyck Regehr died on 17 Apr 1970 at age 83.1 
Burial*20 Apr 1970 He was buried Bonners Ferry, Boundary, ID.1 

Family

Helena Loewen b. 27 Mar 1889, d. 30 Jul 1976
Child
  • Susan Edna Regehr1 b. 12 Sep 1914, d. 18 Jan 1986

Citations

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

Gustave Tobias Koehn

M, #4060, b. 14 Mar 1898, d. 29 Aug 1993
FatherTobias T Koehn1 b. 10 Sep 1860, d. 7 Apr 1931
MotherEva Buller1 b. 25 Mar 1862, d. 16 Jun 1951
Note* Gustave Tobias Koehn Died at Grace Nursing Home in Livingston. Death Cert in Vol 76 pg 255, Merced County Records. Enjoyed playing the guitar, accordian and harmonica. He was an avid bicyclist until a few years before his death at 95 years old. Obituary in Merced Sun-Star paper 9/4/1993.1 
Birth*14 Mar 1898 He was born on 14 Mar 1898 at Tampa, Marion, KS.1,2,3,4,5,6,7 
Birthcirca 1899 He was born circa 1899 at KS.8,9 
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 automobile mechanic.8 
Marriage*2 May 1931 He married Esther Susie Ratzlaff, daughter of Jacob Benjamin Ratzlaff and Susan Buller Koehn, on 2 May 1931 at Atwater, Merced, CA.1 
Address1 Apr 1935  As of 1 Apr 1935, the address of Gustave Tobias Koehn was Winton, Merced, CA.9 
Occupation1 Apr 1940  As of 1 Apr 1940, his occupation was machinist in a manufacturing plant.9 
Address*29 Aug 1993  As of 29 Aug 1993, the address of Gustave Tobias Koehn was Winton, Merced, CA, 95388.2 
Death*29 Aug 1993 He died on 29 Aug 1993 at Livingston, Merced, CA, at age 95.1,2,3,7 
Burial* He was buried at Winton Cemetery District, Block 15, Winton, Merced, CA.7

Family

Esther Susie Ratzlaff b. 15 Apr 1909, d. 19 Feb 1997
Marriage*2 May 1931 He married Esther Susie Ratzlaff, daughter of Jacob Benjamin Ratzlaff and Susan Buller Koehn, on 2 May 1931 at Atwater, 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. [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.), Blaine 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.), Winton, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com, Gustave T. Koehn, Winton Cemetery, Winton, Merced County, CA. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.
  8. [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.
  9. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 1-4, sheet 28A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Emalene Friesen

F, #4079, b. 4 Nov 1915, d. 11 Sep 2007
FatherHenry Friesen1
MotherHattie Unger1
Note* Emalene Friesen Married in Bethel Church in Winton by J P Glanzer, minister. Age 31, 1st marriage, Winton resident.1 
Married Name Her married name was Ratzlaff. 
Birth*4 Nov 1915 She was born on 4 Nov 1915 at Butterfield, Watonwan, MN.1 
Marriage*23 Nov 1946 She married Frank Ratzlaff, son of Jacob Benjamin Ratzlaff and Susan Buller Koehn, on 23 Nov 1946 at Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Death*11 Sep 2007 Emalene Friesen died on 11 Sep 2007 at Prescott Valley, Yavapai, AZ, at age 91. 

Family

Frank Ratzlaff b. 16 Apr 1915, d. 16 Oct 1993
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.

Peter Jantz

M, #4081
Birth* Peter Jantz was born at Russia.1 
Marriage* He married Helena Smith at Russia.1 

Family

Helena Smith
Children
  • Lydia Jantz+1 b. 22 Jul 1893, d. 21 Jan 1983
  • Lincoln Jantz1 b. 24 Feb 1906, d. 14 Dec 1977

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 Smith

F, #4082
Marriage* Helena Smith married Peter Jantz at Russia.1 
Birth* Helena Smith was born at Russia.1 
Married Name Her married name was Jantz. 

Family

Peter Jantz
Children
  • Lydia Jantz+1 b. 22 Jul 1893, d. 21 Jan 1983
  • Lincoln Jantz1 b. 24 Feb 1906, d. 14 Dec 1977

Citations

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

Peter Unruh

M, #4135
Birth* Peter Unruh was born at Russia.1 

Family

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.

Dennis Leon Spence

M, #4151, b. 31 Aug 1944
FatherJack Robert Spence1 b. 31 Mar 1903, d. 10 Jan 1986
MotherSusan K Toews1 b. 20 Nov 1906
Birth*31 Aug 1944 Dennis Leon Spence was born on 31 Aug 1944 at Turlock, Stanislaus, 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.

Helena Friesen

F, #4172, b. 14 Sep 1870, d. 19 Feb 1897
Married Name Her married name was Heppner. 
Birth*14 Sep 1870 Helena Friesen was born on 14 Sep 1870.1 
Marriage*6 Jul 1890 She married Erdman Heppner, son of Dietrich Dirk Hoeppner and Maria Buhr, on 6 Jul 1890.1 
Death*19 Feb 1897 Helena Friesen died on 19 Feb 1897 at age 26.1 

Family

Erdman Heppner b. 23 Dec 1866, d. 20 Oct 1939
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.

Peter Frederick Heppner

M, #4173, b. 3 Feb 1897
FatherErdman Heppner1 b. 23 Dec 1866, d. 20 Oct 1939
MotherHelena Friesen1 b. 14 Sep 1870, d. 19 Feb 1897
Birth*3 Feb 1897 Peter Frederick Heppner was born on 3 Feb 1897.1 

Citations

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

Nicholai Yost

M, #4174, b. 17 Apr 1860, d. 23 Mar 1937
FatherPeter Jost1 b. 28 Nov 1829, d. 19 Apr 1891
MotherAdelgunda Suderman1 b. 16 Feb 1832, d. 1896
Note* Nicholai Yost Changed his name to Yost after joining the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, aka Holdeman Mennonite Church.1 
Birth*17 Apr 1860 He was born on 17 Apr 1860 at Prangenau, Molotschna, South Russia.1 
Marriage*16 Nov 1884 He married Helena Schmidt, daughter of Benjamin J Schmidt and Anna Schmidt, on 16 Nov 1884.1 
Death*23 Mar 1937 Nicholai Yost died on 23 Mar 1937 at Moundridge, McPherson, KS, at age 76.1 

Family

Helena Schmidt b. 16 Nov 1866, d. 21 Apr 1943
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.

Helena Schmidt

F, #4175, b. 16 Nov 1866, d. 21 Apr 1943
FatherBenjamin J Schmidt1 b. 10 Jun 1841, d. 23 Mar 1937
MotherAnna Schmidt1 b. 1842, d. 15 Aug 1919
Married Name Her married name was Yost. 
Birth*16 Nov 1866 Helena Schmidt was born on 16 Nov 1866 at Poland.1 
Marriage*16 Nov 1884 She married Nicholai Yost, son of Peter Jost and Adelgunda Suderman, on 16 Nov 1884.1 
Death*21 Apr 1943 Helena Schmidt died on 21 Apr 1943 at Montezuma, Gray, KS, at age 76.1 

Family

Nicholai Yost b. 17 Apr 1860, d. 23 Mar 1937
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.

Wesley Joel Koehn

M, #4176, b. 30 Aug 1922, d. 3 Feb 2005
FatherJoel Koehn1 b. 12 May 1886, d. 10 Jan 1969
MotherHelena Yost1 b. 4 Jan 1886, d. 28 May 1963
Birthcirca 1921 Wesley Joel Koehn was born circa 1921 at CA.2 
Birth*30 Aug 1922 He was born on 30 Aug 1922 at Tampa, Marion, KS.1 
Address*3 Feb 2005  As of 3 Feb 2005, the address of Wesley Joel Koehn was Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD.3 
Death*3 Feb 2005 He died on 3 Feb 2005 at Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD, at age 82.3 
Burial*5 Feb 2005 He was buried at Ideal Cemetery, Huron, Beadle, SD.3 

Family

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.
  2. [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.
  3. [S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.

Paul Arnold Koehn

M, #4177, b. 13 Mar 1920, d. 15 Dec 1995
FatherJoel Koehn1 b. 12 May 1886, d. 10 Jan 1969
MotherHelena Yost1 b. 4 Jan 1886, d. 28 May 1963
Note* Paul Arnold Koehn Obituary in Merced Sun Star, Dec 19, 1995. Survived by wife, Jean of 44 years.1 
Birth*13 Mar 1920 He was born on 13 Mar 1920 at Winton, Merced, CA.1,2,3,4,5 
Milit-Beg* He began military service. He served as a Private First Class in the US Army during World War II.4 
Address*15 Dec 1995  As of 15 Dec 1995, the address of Paul Arnold Koehn was Morgan Hill, Santa Clara, CA, 95037.2 
Death*15 Dec 1995 He died on 15 Dec 1995 at San Jose, Santa Clara, CA, at age 75.1,2,3,4 
Burial19 Dec 1995 He was buried at Winton Cemetery District, Winton, Merced, CA.4 
Burial*19 Dec 1995 He was buried Morgan Hill, Santa Clara, 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. [S1051] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address; unknown reader.
  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.