Theodore Tobias Koehn1,2

M, #4178, b. 16 Jan 1927, d. 2 Dec 1998
FatherJoel Koehn3 b. 12 May 1886, d. 10 Jan 1969
MotherHelena Yost3 b. 4 Jan 1886, d. 28 May 1963
Note* Theodore Tobias Koehn Marriage Cert. vol. 13, page 291, Merced County Records.3 
Birth*16 Jan 1927 He was born on 16 Jan 1927 at Winton, Merced, CA.3,1,4,5 
Marriage*13 Sep 1947 He married Molly Ann Fitzgerald on 13 Sep 1947 at Winton, Merced, CA.3 
Address*2 Dec 1998  As of 2 Dec 1998, the address of Theodore Tobias Koehn was Atwater, Merced, CA.1 
Death*2 Dec 1998 He died on 2 Dec 1998 at age 71.1,2,4 
Burial* He was buried at Winton Cemetery District, Winton, Merced, CA.4 

Family

Molly Ann Fitzgerald b. 28 Jun 1931, d. 5 Mar 1994

Citations

  1. [S347] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671 (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).
  2. [S894] Unknown volume, Merced County, California Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record: Book 81, Page 940, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Merced County, CA Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record.
  3. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  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.

Peter Jost

M, #4179, b. 28 Nov 1829, d. 19 Apr 1891
FatherPeter Jost1
Birth*28 Nov 1829 Peter Jost was born on 28 Nov 1829.1 
Marriage*19 Aug 1850 He married Adelgunda Suderman, daughter of Heinrich Suderman and Adelgunda Penner, on 19 Aug 1850.1 
Death*19 Apr 1891 Peter Jost died on 19 Apr 1891 at age 61.1 

Family

Adelgunda Suderman b. 16 Feb 1832, d. 1896
Children
  • Peter J Jost1 b. 2 Jun 1851, d. 1916
  • Henry Jost1 b. 26 Sep 1854, d. 1922
  • Maria Jost1 b. 10 Jun 1858, d. 1899
  • Nicholai Yost+1 b. 17 Apr 1860, d. 23 Mar 1937
  • Adelgunda Jost1 b. 5 Jan 1864, d. 1935
  • Helena Jost1 b. 16 Jan 1866, d. 1932
  • Martin Jost1 b. 7 Aug 1868, d. 1938
  • Jacob Jost1 b. 1871, d. 1915

Citations

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

Adelgunda Suderman

F, #4180, b. 16 Feb 1832, d. 1896
FatherHeinrich Suderman1 b. 1806, d. 1842
MotherAdelgunda Penner1 b. 1805, d. 1888
Note* Adelgunda Suderman Adelgunda was the first of the Suderman children to emigrate. She and Peter and their 9 children lef Prangenau in 1874 to seek a new life in Manitoba, Canada. Within less than 1 year they moved to Kansas due to the cold winters in Canada. They settled in the Alexanderfeld community, 1 mile west of Hillsboro. From 'A Mennonite Heritage, A Genealogy of the Sudeman and Wiens Families 1800-1975' by Carolyn L Zeisset.1 
Married Name Her married name was Jost. 
Birth*16 Feb 1832 She was born on 16 Feb 1832 at Ladekopp, Molotschna, South Russia.1 
Marriage*19 Aug 1850 She married Peter Jost, son of Peter Jost, on 19 Aug 1850.1 
Death*1896 Adelgunda Suderman died in 1896.1 

Family

Peter Jost b. 28 Nov 1829, d. 19 Apr 1891
Children
  • Peter J Jost1 b. 2 Jun 1851, d. 1916
  • Henry Jost1 b. 26 Sep 1854, d. 1922
  • Maria Jost1 b. 10 Jun 1858, d. 1899
  • Nicholai Yost+1 b. 17 Apr 1860, d. 23 Mar 1937
  • Adelgunda Jost1 b. 5 Jan 1864, d. 1935
  • Helena Jost1 b. 16 Jan 1866, d. 1932
  • Martin Jost1 b. 7 Aug 1868, d. 1938
  • Jacob Jost1 b. 1871, d. 1915

Citations

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

Ida Ratzlaff

F, #4181, b. 19 Apr 1895, d. 27 Nov 1951
FatherHenry B Ratzlaff1 b. 11 Mar 1871, d. 2 Jun 1943
MotherSarah Schmidt1 b. 15 Mar 1875, d. 21 Jan 1956
Burial* Ida Ratzlaff was buried Montezuma, Gray, KS.1 
Married Name Her married name was Yost. 
Birth*19 Apr 1895 She was born on 19 Apr 1895 at Durham, Marion, KS.1 
Marriage*9 Dec 1915 She married Gerhard N Yost, son of Nicholai Yost and Helena Schmidt, on 9 Dec 1915 at Las Animas, Bent, CO.1 
Death*27 Nov 1951 Ida Ratzlaff died on 27 Nov 1951 at Montezuma, Gray, KS, at age 56.1 

Family

Gerhard N Yost b. 30 Aug 1893, d. 20 Mar 1974

Citations

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

Gerhard N Yost

M, #4182, b. 30 Aug 1893, d. 20 Mar 1974
FatherNicholai Yost1 b. 17 Apr 1860, d. 23 Mar 1937
MotherHelena Schmidt1 b. 16 Nov 1866, d. 21 Apr 1943
Note* Gerhard N Yost From 'A Compilation of the Genealogical & Biographical Record of The Descendants and Relation Circle of Minister Tobias A Unruh 1851-1958', page 44. Obituary in 'Messenger of Truth' vol. 73, No. 8, April 17, 1974. Died following an accident with his pickup.1 
Birth*30 Aug 1893 He was born on 30 Aug 1893 at Hillsboro, Marion, KS.1 
Marriage*9 Dec 1915 He married Ida Ratzlaff, daughter of Henry B Ratzlaff and Sarah Schmidt, on 9 Dec 1915 at Las Animas, Bent, CO.1 
Marriage*30 Nov 1952 Gerhard N Yost married Leona Schmidt, daughter of Benjamin D Schmidt and Susie Unruh, on 30 Nov 1952 at Montezuma, Gray, KS.1 
Death*20 Mar 1974 Gerhard N Yost died on 20 Mar 1974 at Dodge City, Ford, KS, at age 80.1 
Burial*23 Mar 1974 He was buried Montezuma, Gray, KS.1 

Family 1

Ida Ratzlaff b. 19 Apr 1895, d. 27 Nov 1951

Family 2

Leona Schmidt b. 21 Feb 1909

Citations

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

Gerhardt K Giesbrecht

M, #4187, b. 5 Feb 1872, d. 8 Mar 1945
FatherGerhard Giesbrecht1 b. 6 Aug 1846, d. 17 Nov 1907
MotherAnna Korneilson1 b. 20 Oct 1851, d. 4 Feb 1885
Burial* Gerhardt K Giesbrecht was buried Montezuma, Gray, KS.1 
Note* He Death Cert, Vol 14, pg 571, Merced Co Records. Obituary in Messenger of Truth, Vol 44 No 7. Emigrated to Steinbach, Man, Canada in 1874 at 2 years of age.1 
Birth*5 Feb 1872 He was born on 5 Feb 1872 at Russia.1,2 
Marriage*3 Dec 1893 He married Anna G Warkentin, daughter of Johann L Warkentin and Maria Goossen, on 3 Dec 1893 at Canada.1 
Emigration*1914 Gerhardt K Giesbrecht and Anna G Warkentin emigrated in 1914.2 
Address*1914  As of 1914, the address of Gerhardt K Giesbrecht and Anna G Warkentin was Montezuma, Gray, KS.3 
Occupation*1 Jan 1920  As of 1 Jan 1920, his occupation was farmer.2 
Death*8 Mar 1945 Gerhardt K Giesbrecht died on 8 Mar 1945 at Winton, Merced, CA, at age 73.1 

Family

Anna G Warkentin b. 27 Jul 1871, d. 14 Apr 1946
Marriage*3 Dec 1893 He married Anna G Warkentin, daughter of Johann L Warkentin and Maria Goossen, on 3 Dec 1893 at Canada.1 
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. [S1015] Unknown compiler, 1920 Census at Heritage Quest Online (n.p.: n.pub.), Montezuma Township, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1920 Census at Heritage Quest Online.
  3. [S678] Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary, Messenger of Truth, unknown location, ca May 1981, 11. Hereinafter cited as Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary.

Anna G Warkentin

F, #4188, b. 27 Jul 1871, d. 14 Apr 1946
FatherJohann L Warkentin1 b. 13 Feb 1845, d. 19 Oct 1908
MotherMaria Goossen1 b. 15 Feb 1848, d. 18 Mar 1888
Burial* Anna G Warkentin was buried Montezuma, Gray, KS.1 
Note* She Obituary in Messenger of Truth, Vol 45 No 10. She was three years old when she left Russia with her parents and settled near Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada, where she grew to womanhood.1 
Married Name Her married name was Giesbrecht. 
Birth*27 Jul 1871 She was born on 27 Jul 1871 at Russia.1,2 
Marriage*3 Dec 1893 She married Gerhardt K Giesbrecht, son of Gerhard Giesbrecht and Anna Korneilson, on 3 Dec 1893 at Canada.1 
Emigration*1914 Anna G Warkentin and Gerhardt K Giesbrecht emigrated in 1914.2 
Address*1914  As of 1914, the address of Anna G Warkentin and Gerhardt K Giesbrecht was Montezuma, Gray, KS.3 
Death*14 Apr 1946 Anna G Warkentin died on 14 Apr 1946 at Winton, Merced, CA, at age 74.1 

Family

Gerhardt K Giesbrecht b. 5 Feb 1872, d. 8 Mar 1945
Marriage*3 Dec 1893 She married Gerhardt K Giesbrecht, son of Gerhard Giesbrecht and Anna Korneilson, on 3 Dec 1893 at Canada.1 
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. [S1015] Unknown compiler, 1920 Census at Heritage Quest Online (n.p.: n.pub.), Montezuma Township, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1920 Census at Heritage Quest Online.
  3. [S678] Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary, Messenger of Truth, unknown location, ca May 1981, 11. Hereinafter cited as Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary.

Della Juanita Unruh

F, #4189, b. 13 Jul 1915, d. 14 Jan 1991
FatherJohn T Unruh1 b. 12 Jan 1890, d. 21 Mar 1952
MotherOtilga H Reich1 b. 25 Dec 1891, d. 14 Aug 1982
Note* Della Juanita Unruh Obituary in Messenger of Truth, Vol 90 No 5, February 27, 1991. Grew to womanhood in western Kansas and moved with her family to the Atwater/Winton area in California.1 
Married Name Her married name was Rase. 
Birth*13 Jul 1915 She was born on 13 Jul 1915 at Ingalls, Gray, KS.1,2,3 
Marriage*27 Mar 1945 She married Elwood Paul Rase, son of Peter P Rase and Anna Hensley, on 27 Mar 1945.1 
Death*14 Jan 1991 Della Juanita Unruh died on 14 Jan 1991 at Winton, Merced, CA, at age 75.1,2,3 
Burial*16 Jan 1991 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Elwood Paul Rase b. 10 Oct 1912, d. 25 Aug 1993

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).

Jacob R Hoeppner

M, #4190, b. 11 Dec 1897, d. 25 Jun 1945
FatherJacob Hoeppner1 b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 26 Apr 1920
MotherAnna Rempel1 b. Jul 1855
Note* Jacob R Hoeppner At age 13 accompanied his parents to Winton, CA, where he remained for several years. Later returned to Hillsboro, KS where he worked for his brother Dick as an apprentice in watch repairing. This became his life's profession. He was considered an expert. In 1931 he moved to Livingston, CA, where he lived the rest of his life. Had 4 children. He and sister Lydia were twins. Obituary in Messenger of Truth, Vol 44, No 15, July 18, 1945.1 
Birth*11 Dec 1897 He was born on 11 Dec 1897 at Hillsboro, Marion, KS.1,2 
Marriage*1920 He married Katherine Jantzen in 1920.1 
Death*25 Jun 1945 Jacob R Hoeppner died on 25 Jun 1945 at Turlock, Stanislaus, CA, at age 47.1,2 
Burial*2 Jul 1945 He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Katherine Jantzen b. 1901, d. 1982
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. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.

Mary W Giesbrecht1

F, #4227, b. 14 Apr 1910, d. 22 Dec 1995
FatherGerhardt K Giesbrecht2 b. 5 Feb 1872, d. 8 Mar 1945
MotherAnna G Warkentin2 b. 27 Jul 1871, d. 14 Apr 1946
Note* Mary W Giesbrecht Obituary in 'Messenger of Truth' Vol 95 No 2, January 24, 1996. At the age of 4 moved to Montezuma, grew up and married there, in 1932 she and Cornie moved to California, later settling in Winton.2 
Married Name Her married name was Decker. 
Married Name Her married name was Esau. 
Birth*14 Apr 1910 She was born on 14 Apr 1910 at Blumenort, Manitoba, Canada.2,3,4,1 
(Witness) Emigration1914 She witnessed the emigration of Gerhardt K Giesbrecht and Anna G Warkentin in 1914.1 
(Witness) Address1914  As of 1914, Mary W Giesbrecht was living at Montezuma, Gray, KS.5 
Marriage*20 Jun 1928 She married Cornelius Turner Esau, son of Jacob V Esau and Elizabeth Giesbrecht, on 20 Jun 1928 at Montezuma, Gray, KS.2 
Address*22 Dec 1995  As of 22 Dec 1995, the address of Mary W Giesbrecht was Livingston, Merced, CA, 95334.4 
Death*22 Dec 1995 She died on 22 Dec 1995 at Turlock, Stanislaus, CA, at age 85.2,3,4 
Burial*27 Dec 1995 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.2 

Family

Cornelius Turner Esau b. 1 Aug 1907, d. 26 Dec 1967
Marriage*20 Jun 1928 She married Cornelius Turner Esau, son of Jacob V Esau and Elizabeth Giesbrecht, on 20 Jun 1928 at Montezuma, Gray, KS.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1015] Unknown compiler, 1920 Census at Heritage Quest Online (n.p.: n.pub.), Montezuma Township, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1920 Census at Heritage Quest Online.
  2. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  3. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  4. [S347] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671 (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).
  5. [S678] Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary, Messenger of Truth, unknown location, ca May 1981, 11. Hereinafter cited as Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary.

Anna Korneilson

F, #4228, b. 20 Oct 1851, d. 4 Feb 1885
Married Name Her married name was Giesbrecht. 
Birth*20 Oct 1851 Anna Korneilson was born on 20 Oct 1851 at Russia.1 
Marriage*1871 She married Gerhard Giesbrecht, son of Gerhard Giesbrecht and Eva Ratzloff, in 1871.1 
Death*4 Feb 1885 Anna Korneilson died on 4 Feb 1885 at age 33.1 

Family

Gerhard Giesbrecht b. 6 Aug 1846, d. 17 Nov 1907
Children
  • Gerhardt K Giesbrecht+1 b. 5 Feb 1872, d. 8 Mar 1945
  • Heinrich Giesbrecht1 b. 21 Nov 1873, d. 3 Jul 1929
  • Wilhelm Giesbrecht1 b. 3 Apr 1878, d. 27 Mar 1943
  • Anna Giesbrecht1 b. 8 Aug 1880, d. 20 Dec 1951
  • Maria Giesbrecht1 b. 25 Feb 1882, d. 29 May 1902

Citations

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

Gerhard Giesbrecht

M, #4229, b. 6 Aug 1846, d. 17 Nov 1907
FatherGerhard Giesbrecht1 b. 1816, d. 1863
MotherEva Ratzloff1
Note* Gerhard Giesbrecht Resident of Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada in 1896, see 'Profile of the Mennonite Klein Gemeinde 1874' by Delbert Plett.1 
Birth*6 Aug 1846 He was born on 6 Aug 1846 at Germany.1 
Marriage*1871 He married Anna Korneilson in 1871.1 
Death*17 Nov 1907 Gerhard Giesbrecht died on 17 Nov 1907 at Greenland, Manitoba, Canada, at age 61.1 
Burial*21 Nov 1907 He was buried.1 

Family

Anna Korneilson b. 20 Oct 1851, d. 4 Feb 1885
Children
  • Gerhardt K Giesbrecht+1 b. 5 Feb 1872, d. 8 Mar 1945
  • Heinrich Giesbrecht1 b. 21 Nov 1873, d. 3 Jul 1929
  • Wilhelm Giesbrecht1 b. 3 Apr 1878, d. 27 Mar 1943
  • Anna Giesbrecht1 b. 8 Aug 1880, d. 20 Dec 1951
  • Maria Giesbrecht1 b. 25 Feb 1882, d. 29 May 1902

Citations

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

Gladys Rosalie Esau

F, #4231, b. 20 May 1931, d. 30 Jan 1971
FatherCornelius Turner Esau1 b. 1 Aug 1907, d. 26 Dec 1967
MotherMary W Giesbrecht1 b. 14 Apr 1910, d. 22 Dec 1995
Married Name Her married name was Unruh. 
Birth20 May 1931 Gladys Rosalie Esau was born on 20 May 1931 at KS.2 
Birth*20 May 1931 She was born on 20 May 1931 at Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Death*30 Jan 1971 She died on 30 Jan 1971 at Stanislaus, CA, at age 39.2 
Death30 Jan 1971 She died on 30 Jan 1971 at Merced, CA, at age 39.1 
Burial* 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. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.

Richard George Esau

M, #4233, b. 23 Jan 1939, d. 24 Jul 1967
FatherCornelius Turner Esau1 b. 1 Aug 1907, d. 26 Dec 1967
MotherMary W Giesbrecht1 b. 14 Apr 1910, d. 22 Dec 1995
Note* Richard George Esau Died from injuries suffered in truck accident in Eureka, CA. Never regained consciousness, died in Rogue Valley Memorial Hospital, Medford, Oregon. Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 66 No 19, September 13, 1967.1 
Birth*23 Jan 1939 He was born on 23 Jan 1939 at Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Death*24 Jul 1967 He died on 24 Jul 1967 at Medford, Jackson, OR, at age 28.1 
Burial*28 Jul 1967 He 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.

Johann L Warkentin

M, #4240, b. 13 Feb 1845, d. 19 Oct 1908
Birth*13 Feb 1845 Johann L Warkentin was born on 13 Feb 1845.1 
Marriage*19 Feb 1867 He married Maria Goossen on 19 Feb 1867 at Russia.1 
Death*19 Oct 1908 Johann L Warkentin died on 19 Oct 1908 at Hillsboro, Marion, KS, at age 63.1 

Family

Maria Goossen b. 15 Feb 1848, d. 18 Mar 1888
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.