Charles Lee Giesbrecht

M, #5051, b. 10 Nov 1972, d. 15 Jul 1974
Note* Charles Lee Giesbrecht Died in Accident.1 
Birth*10 Nov 1972 He was born on 10 Nov 1972 at Glenn, Glenn, CA.1,2 
Death*15 Jul 1974 He died on 15 Jul 1974 at Glenn, CA, at age 1.1,2 

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. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.

Gerald Lee Koehn

M, #5059, b. 20 Oct 1935, d. 25 Oct 1974
FatherCornelius Koehn1 b. 7 May 1909, d. 2 Aug 1980
Note* Gerald Lee Koehn Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 73 No 23, November 13, 1974. Died of complications of diabetes in Fresno Hospital. Usual residence Livingston, CA.1 
Birth*20 Oct 1935 He was born on 20 Oct 1935 at Tampa, Marion, KS.1,2,3 
Address*25 Oct 1974  As of 25 Oct 1974, the address of Gerald Lee Koehn was Livingston, Merced, CA, 95334.3 
Death*25 Oct 1974 He died on 25 Oct 1974 at Fresno, Fresno, CA, at age 39.1,2,3 
Burial*30 Oct 1974 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.
  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).

Bertha Schmidt

F, #5225, b. 11 Jul 1894, d. 5 Jun 1984
FatherBenjamin H Schmidt1 b. 3 Aug 1871, d. 14 Mar 1955
MotherLena Unruh1 b. 21 Dec 1871
Note* Bertha Schmidt Death Cert. Vol 56, pg 114, Merced County Records. In 1910 moved with her parents to Greensburg, Kansas. In 1923 moved to Winton, CA, where she lived until May 1970 when she resided at Grace Nursing Home in Livingston. Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 83 No 17, August 22, 1984.1 
Married Name Her married name was Koehn. 
Birth*11 Jul 1894 She was born on 11 Jul 1894 at Durham, Marion, KS.1,2,3 
Marriage*25 Dec 1915 She married David H Koehn, son of Henry A Koehn and Anna Holdeman, on 25 Dec 1915 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1 
Address*Jun 1984  As of Jun 1984, the address of Bertha Schmidt was Atwater, Merced, CA, 95301.2 
Death*5 Jun 1984 She died on 5 Jun 1984 at Livingston, Merced, CA, at age 89.1,2,3 
Burial*11 Jun 1984 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

David H Koehn b. 12 Nov 1891, d. 9 Jul 1971
Marriage*25 Dec 1915 She married David H Koehn, son of Henry A Koehn and Anna Holdeman, on 25 Dec 1915 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.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. [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.

David H Koehn

M, #5228, b. 12 Nov 1891, d. 9 Jul 1971
FatherHenry A Koehn1 b. 15 May 1862, d. 24 Nov 1931
MotherAnna Holdeman1 b. 24 Jun 1864, d. 22 Dec 1945
Note* David H Koehn Death Cert. Vol 32, pg 250, Merced County Records.1 
Birth*12 Nov 1891 He was born on 12 Nov 1891 at Halstead, Harvey, KS.1,2,3 
Marriage*25 Dec 1915 He married Bertha Schmidt, daughter of Benjamin H Schmidt and Lena Unruh, on 25 Dec 1915 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1 
Address*9 Jul 1971  As of 9 Jul 1971, the address of David H Koehn was Atwater, Merced, CA, 95301.2 
Death*9 Jul 1971 He died on 9 Jul 1971 at Livingston, Merced, CA, at age 79.1,2,3 
Burial*14 Jul 1971 He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Bertha Schmidt b. 11 Jul 1894, d. 5 Jun 1984
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.

Larry Clayton Ratzlaff1

M, #5238, b. 14 May 1937, d. 16 Feb 1940
FatherEdward Ratzlaff2 b. 8 Dec 1905, d. 17 Jan 2006
Birth*14 May 1937 Larry Clayton Ratzlaff was born on 14 May 1937 at Merced, Merced, CA.2,3,4 
Death*16 Feb 1940 He died on 16 Feb 1940 at Winton, Merced, CA, at age 2.2,1,3 

Citations

  1. [S894] Unknown volume, Merced County, California Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record: Book 12, Page 462, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Merced County, CA Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record.
  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. [S893] Unknown volume, California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, http://www.familysearch.org. Hereinafter cited as California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record.

Robert Wallace Dusin

M, #5241, b. 12 Apr 1933, d. 31 Aug 1997
Birth*12 Apr 1933 Robert Wallace Dusin was born on 12 Apr 1933 at Bell, Los Angeles, CA.1,2,3,4 
Address*31 Aug 1997  As of 31 Aug 1997, the address of Robert Wallace Dusin was Winton, Merced, CA, 95388.2 
Death*31 Aug 1997 He died on 31 Aug 1997 at Merced, CA, at age 64.2,3,5 

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. [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. [S893] Unknown volume, California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, http://www.familysearch.org. Hereinafter cited as California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record.
  5. [S894] Unknown volume, Merced County, California Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record: Book 80, Page 529, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Merced County, CA Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record.

William Lamar Phillips

M, #5249, b. 8 Oct 1907
Address*  The address of William Lamar Phillips and Irene Ratzlaff was Merced, CA.1 
Birth*8 Oct 1907 William Lamar Phillips was born on 8 Oct 1907 at Trenton, Gilchrist, FL.2,1 
Marriage*9 Oct 1933 He married Irene Ratzlaff, daughter of Jacob Benjamin Ratzlaff and Susan Buller Koehn, on 9 Oct 1933 at Winton, Merced, CA.2 
Occupation*1 Apr 1940  As of 1 Apr 1940, his occupation was laborer working on road construction.1 

Family

Irene Ratzlaff b. 23 Feb 1913, d. 25 Dec 1988
Children

Citations

  1. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 22-6, sheet 3B. Hereinafter cited as 1940 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.

Louis Edgel Phillips

M, #5250, b. 10 Jan 1934
FatherWilliam Lamar Phillips1 b. 8 Oct 1907
MotherIrene Ratzlaff1 b. 23 Feb 1913, d. 25 Dec 1988
(Resident) Address  The address of William Lamar Phillips and Irene Ratzlaff was Merced, CA.2 
Birth*10 Jan 1934 Louis Edgel Phillips was born on 10 Jan 1934 at Winton, Merced, CA.1,3,2 

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. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 22-6, sheet 3B. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S893] Unknown volume, California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, http://www.familysearch.org. Hereinafter cited as California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record.

Inelda Eunice Phillips

F, #5251, b. 4 Mar 1935
FatherWilliam Lamar Phillips1 b. 8 Oct 1907
MotherIrene Ratzlaff1 b. 23 Feb 1913, d. 25 Dec 1988
(Resident) Address  The address of William Lamar Phillips and Irene Ratzlaff was Merced, CA.2 
Birth*4 Mar 1935 Inelda Eunice Phillips was born on 4 Mar 1935 at Merced, Merced, CA.1,3,2 

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. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 22-6, sheet 3B. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S893] Unknown volume, California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, http://www.familysearch.org. Hereinafter cited as California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record.

Elvera Belle Phillips

F, #5252, b. 23 Sep 1937
FatherWilliam Lamar Phillips1 b. 8 Oct 1907
MotherIrene Ratzlaff1 b. 23 Feb 1913, d. 25 Dec 1988
Birth*23 Sep 1937 Elvera Belle Phillips was born on 23 Sep 1937 at Merced, Merced, CA.1,2 
Birth24 Sep 1937 She was born on 24 Sep 1937 at Merced, CA.3 

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. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 22-6, sheet 3B. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S893] Unknown volume, California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, http://www.familysearch.org. Hereinafter cited as California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record.

William Lamar Phillips

M, #5253, b. 27 Oct 1938
FatherWilliam Lamar Phillips1 b. 8 Oct 1907
MotherIrene Ratzlaff1 b. 23 Feb 1913, d. 25 Dec 1988
Name Variation William Lamar Phillips was also known as Jr. 
Birth*27 Oct 1938 He was born on 27 Oct 1938 at Merced, Merced, CA.1,2,3 

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. [S893] Unknown volume, California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, http://www.familysearch.org. Hereinafter cited as California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record.
  3. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 22-6, sheet 3B. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Helen Mae Phillips

F, #5254, b. 19 Jul 1941
FatherWilliam Lamar Phillips1 b. 8 Oct 1907
MotherIrene Ratzlaff1 b. 23 Feb 1913, d. 25 Dec 1988
Birth*19 Jul 1941 Helen Mae Phillips was born on 19 Jul 1941 at Merced, Merced, CA.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. [S893] Unknown volume, California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, http://www.familysearch.org. Hereinafter cited as California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record.

Diane Kay Ratzlaff

F, #5255, b. 22 Apr 1948, d. 30 Aug 1952
FatherFrank Ratzlaff1 b. 16 Apr 1915, d. 16 Oct 1993
MotherEmalene Friesen1 b. 4 Nov 1915, d. 11 Sep 2007
Birth*22 Apr 1948 Diane Kay Ratzlaff was born on 22 Apr 1948 at Merced, Merced, CA.2,1,3 
Death Caus30 Aug 1952 Cause of death was lukemia.1 
Death*30 Aug 1952 She died on 30 Aug 1952 at San Joaquin, CA, at age 4.1,3 

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. [S893] Unknown volume, California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, http://www.familysearch.org. Hereinafter cited as California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record.
  3. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.

Edward Victor Fenske

M, #5259, b. 24 Oct 1910, d. 14 Apr 1997
Mother(?) Giltonstine1
Birth*24 Oct 1910 Edward Victor Fenske was born on 24 Oct 1910 at Contra Costa, CA.1,2,3,4 
Address1 Apr 1935  As of 1 Apr 1935, the address of Edward Victor Fenske was Lotus, El Dorado, CA.4 
Occupation*1 Apr 1940  As of 1 Apr 1940, his occupation was building roofer.4 
Address*14 Apr 1997  As of 14 Apr 1997, the address of Edward Victor Fenske was Lotus, El Dorado, CA, 95651.2 
Death*14 Apr 1997 He died on 14 Apr 1997 at El Dorado, CA, at age 86.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  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. [S893] Unknown volume, California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, http://www.familysearch.org. Hereinafter cited as California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record.
  4. [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.

Leo Vernon Carter

M, #5263, b. 10 Dec 1911, d. 22 Oct 1987
Mother(?) Bohon1
Birth*10 Dec 1911 Leo Vernon Carter was born on 10 Dec 1911 at Santa Clara, CA.2,3,1,4 
Address*22 Oct 1987  As of 22 Oct 1987, the address of Leo Vernon Carter was Alameda, Alameda, CA, 94501.3 
Death*22 Oct 1987 He died on 22 Oct 1987 at Alameda, CA, at age 75.2,3,1 

Citations

  1. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  2. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  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. [S893] Unknown volume, California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, http://www.familysearch.org. Hereinafter cited as California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995 Record.