Warren Ratzlaff

M, #5275, b. 16 May 1979, d. 3 Apr 2010
Birth*16 May 1979 Warren Ratzlaff was born on 16 May 1979 at Merced, Merced, CA.1,2,3 
Death*3 Apr 2010 He died on 3 Apr 2010 at age 30.3 

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. [S1375] Warren Ratzlaff Obituary, Merced Sun-Star, Merced, CA, 10 Apr 2010. Hereinafter cited as Warren Ratzlaff Obituary.

Homer Ray Koehn

M, #5277, b. 16 Sep 1923, d. 12 Nov 2010
FatherDavid H Koehn1 b. 12 Nov 1891, d. 9 Jul 1971
MotherBertha Schmidt1 b. 11 Jul 1894, d. 5 Jun 1984
Note* Homer Ray Koehn Birth Cert Vol 10 pg 169, Merced County Records. Delivered by Dr Cotton.1 
Name Variation He was also known as Homer Roy.2 
Birth*16 Sep 1923 He was born on 16 Sep 1923 at Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Milit-Beg* He began military service. He served as a GM3 in the US NAVY during World War II.2 
Death*12 Nov 2010 He died on 12 Nov 2010 at age 87.2 
Burial* He was buried at Winton Cemetery District, Winton, Merced, CA.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. [S850] Department of Veterans Affairs Nationwide Gravesite Locator, online http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/j2ee/servlet/NGL_v1. Hereinafter cited as VA Gravesite Locator.

Irvy Lee Koehn

M, #5279, b. 1 Apr 1927, d. 21 Oct 1951
FatherDavid H Koehn1 b. 12 Nov 1891, d. 9 Jul 1971
MotherBertha Schmidt1 b. 11 Jul 1894, d. 5 Jun 1984
Note* Irvy Lee Koehn Birth Cert in vol 11, pg 328, Merced County Records. Never married. Died as a result of a 2 car accident near Livingston. Death Cert in Vol 17 pg 422, Merced County Records.1 
Birth*1 Apr 1927 He was born on 1 Apr 1927 at Merced, Merced, CA.1,2 
Death*21 Oct 1951 He died on 21 Oct 1951 at Merced, Merced, CA, at age 24.1,2 
Burial*26 Oct 1951 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.

Betty Lou Koehn

F, #5281, b. 7 Sep 1931, d. 21 Apr 1968
FatherDavid H Koehn1 b. 12 Nov 1891, d. 9 Jul 1971
MotherBertha Schmidt1 b. 11 Jul 1894, d. 5 Jun 1984
Note* Betty Lou Koehn Birth Cert. in Vol 14, pg 260; Marriage Cert in vol 18, pg 536, both Merced County Records. Both Betty and her husband died in a car accident, enroute to a meeting in Arizona. Had 6 children. Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 67 No 11, May 22, 1968.1 
Birth*7 Sep 1931 She was born on 7 Sep 1931 at Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Marriage*31 Mar 1952 She married Kenneth A Koehn, son of Abraham Tobias Koehn and Mary Koehn, on 31 Mar 1952 at Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Death*21 Apr 1968 Betty Lou Koehn died on 21 Apr 1968 at Flagstaff, Coconino, AZ, at age 36.1 
Burial*26 Apr 1968 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Kenneth A Koehn b. 1 Mar 1932, d. 21 Apr 1968

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 Ratzlaff

F, #5293, b. 13 Jul 1897, d. 9 Jun 1961
FatherHenry B Ratzlaff1 b. 11 Mar 1871, d. 2 Jun 1943
MotherSarah Schmidt1 b. 15 Mar 1875, d. 21 Jan 1956
Married Name Her married name was Koehn. 
Birth*13 Jul 1897 Eva Ratzlaff was born on 13 Jul 1897 at Durham, Marion, KS.1 
Marriage*21 Mar 1917 She married Simon Koehn, son of Henry A Koehn and Anna Holdeman, on 21 Mar 1917 at Las Animas, Bent, CO.1 
Death*9 Jun 1961 Eva Ratzlaff died on 9 Jun 1961 at Cimarron, Gray, KS, at age 63.1 

Family

Simon Koehn b. 4 Apr 1893, d. 1965

Citations

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

Willie Ratzlaff

M, #5294, b. 18 Aug 1902
FatherHenry B Ratzlaff1 b. 11 Mar 1871, d. 2 Jun 1943
MotherSarah Schmidt1 b. 15 Mar 1875, d. 21 Jan 1956
Birth*18 Aug 1902 Willie Ratzlaff was born on 18 Aug 1902 at Fairview, Major, OK.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.

Walter Ratzlaff

M, #5295, b. 3 Mar 1905, d. 26 Nov 1972
FatherHenry B Ratzlaff1 b. 11 Mar 1871, d. 2 Jun 1943
MotherSarah Schmidt1 b. 15 Mar 1875, d. 21 Jan 1956
Birth*3 Mar 1905 Walter Ratzlaff was born on 3 Mar 1905 at Fairview, Major, OK.1 
Death*26 Nov 1972 He died on 26 Nov 1972 at Lamar, Barton, MO, at age 67.1 

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 Ratzlaff

F, #5296, b. 7 Aug 1910, d. 10 Nov 1992
FatherHenry B Ratzlaff1 b. 11 Mar 1871, d. 2 Jun 1943
MotherSarah Schmidt1 b. 15 Mar 1875, d. 21 Jan 1956
Married Name Her married name was Loucks. 
Birth*7 Aug 1910 Anna Ratzlaff was born on 7 Aug 1910 at Fairview, Major, OK.1,2 
Address*10 Nov 1992  As of 10 Nov 1992, the address of Anna Ratzlaff was Montezuma, Gray, KS, 67867.2 
Death*10 Nov 1992 She died on 10 Nov 1992 at age 82.2 

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).

Heinrich H Schmidt

M, #5298, b. 9 Jul 1848, d. 11 Oct 1922
FatherHenry Schmidt1 b. 14 Jul 1807, d. circa 1852
Mother(?) Schmidt1 b. 14 Nov 1808, d. 13 Jan 1888
Note* Heinrich H Schmidt Came to New York City on SS CITY OF MONTREAL November 27, 1874. Went to Wooster, Ohio for 5 years. In 1880 in Lonetree township, McPherson Co, Kansas. Moved to Gray Co, Kansas June 7, 1916.1 
Birth*9 Jul 1848 He was born on 9 Jul 1848 at Prussia.1 
Marriage*27 Oct 1870 He married Eva Jantz, daughter of Benjamin Peter Jantz and Eva Becker, on 27 Oct 1870 at Ostrog, Prussia.1 
Death*11 Oct 1922 Heinrich H Schmidt died on 11 Oct 1922 at Dodge City, Ford, KS, at age 74.1 
Burial*14 Oct 1922 He was buried Montezuma, Gray, KS.1 

Family

Eva Jantz b. 5 Mar 1850, d. 18 Dec 1928
Children
  • Benjamin H Schmidt+1 b. 3 Aug 1871, d. 14 Mar 1955
  • Anna Schmidt1 b. 19 Jun 1873, d. 22 Mar 1899
  • Sarah Schmidt1 b. 15 Mar 1875, d. 21 Jan 1956
  • Leah Schmidt1 b. 19 Jul 1877, d. 7 May 1880
  • David Schmidt1 b. 9 May 1880, d. 5 Dec 1942
  • Helena Schmidt1 b. 14 Sep 1882
  • Enoch Schmidt1 b. 9 Aug 1885
  • Susanna Schmidt1 b. 17 Aug 1887, d. 20 Mar 1960
  • Minnie Schmidt1 b. 5 Jun 1890, d. 31 May 1968
  • Eva Schmidt1 b. 5 Jul 1894

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 Jantz

F, #5299, b. 5 Mar 1850, d. 18 Dec 1928
FatherBenjamin Peter Jantz1
MotherEva Becker1
Note* Eva Jantz Buried in Montezuma Mennonite Church Cemetery.1 
Married Name Her married name was Schmidt. 
Birth*5 Mar 1850 She was born on 5 Mar 1850 at Ostrog, Prussia.1 
Marriage*27 Oct 1870 She married Heinrich H Schmidt, son of Henry Schmidt and (?) Schmidt, on 27 Oct 1870 at Ostrog, Prussia.1 
Death*18 Dec 1928 Eva Jantz died on 18 Dec 1928 at Montezuma, Gray, KS, at age 78.1 
Burial*21 Dec 1928 She was buried Montezuma, Gray, KS.1 

Family

Heinrich H Schmidt b. 9 Jul 1848, d. 11 Oct 1922
Children
  • Benjamin H Schmidt+1 b. 3 Aug 1871, d. 14 Mar 1955
  • Anna Schmidt1 b. 19 Jun 1873, d. 22 Mar 1899
  • Sarah Schmidt1 b. 15 Mar 1875, d. 21 Jan 1956
  • Leah Schmidt1 b. 19 Jul 1877, d. 7 May 1880
  • David Schmidt1 b. 9 May 1880, d. 5 Dec 1942
  • Helena Schmidt1 b. 14 Sep 1882
  • Enoch Schmidt1 b. 9 Aug 1885
  • Susanna Schmidt1 b. 17 Aug 1887, d. 20 Mar 1960
  • Minnie Schmidt1 b. 5 Jun 1890, d. 31 May 1968
  • Eva Schmidt1 b. 5 Jul 1894

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 W Giesbrecht1

M, #5333, b. 30 Oct 1894, d. Oct 1982
FatherGerhardt K Giesbrecht2 b. 5 Feb 1872, d. 8 Mar 1945
MotherAnna G Warkentin2 b. 27 Jul 1871, d. 14 Apr 1946
Birth*30 Oct 1894 John W Giesbrecht was born on 30 Oct 1894.2,3 
(Witness) Address1914  As of 1914, John W Giesbrecht was living at Montezuma, Gray, KS.4 
Marriage*23 Mar 1919 He married Ida Unruh, daughter of Cornelius H Unruh and Effie Schmidt, on 23 Mar 1919 at Montezuma, Gray, KS.1,2
Address*Oct 1982  As of Oct 1982, the address of John W Giesbrecht was Copeland, Gray, KS, 67837.3 
Death*Oct 1982 He died in Oct 1982.3 

Family

Ida Unruh b. 18 Sep 1900, d. 15 Apr 1972
Child

Citations

  1. [S1241] Unknown name of person, John Giesbrecht and Ida Unruh Marriage Certificate unknown file number, unknown repository, Cimarron, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as John Giesbrecht and Ida Unruh Marriage Certificate.
  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. [S678] Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary, Messenger of Truth, unknown location, ca May 1981, 11. Hereinafter cited as Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary.

Anna Giesbrecht

F, #5334, b. 8 May 1896
FatherGerhardt K Giesbrecht1 b. 5 Feb 1872, d. 8 Mar 1945
MotherAnna G Warkentin1 b. 27 Jul 1871, d. 14 Apr 1946
Married Name Her married name was Friesen. 
Birth*8 May 1896 Anna Giesbrecht was born on 8 May 1896 at Canada.1 
(Witness) Address1914  As of 1914, Anna Giesbrecht was living at Montezuma, Gray, KS.2 
Marriage*2 Nov 1915 She married Jacob K Friesen, son of Peter Friesen and Justina Klassen, on 2 Nov 1915 at Cimarron, Gray, KS.3,1 

Family

Jacob K Friesen b. 29 Jul 1890, d. 11 May 1967
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. [S678] Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary, Messenger of Truth, unknown location, ca May 1981, 11. Hereinafter cited as Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary.
  3. [S1250] Unknown name of person, Jacob Friesen and Anna Giesbrecht Marriage Licence unknown file number, unknown repository, Cimarron, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as Jacob Friesen and Anna Giesbrecht Marriage Licence.

Gerhard A Giesbrecht1

M, #5335, b. 8 Feb 1898
FatherGerhardt K Giesbrecht2 b. 5 Feb 1872, d. 8 Mar 1945
MotherAnna G Warkentin2 b. 27 Jul 1871, d. 14 Apr 1946
Birth*8 Feb 1898 Gerhard A Giesbrecht was born on 8 Feb 1898 at Canada.2,3 
(Witness) Emigration1914 He witnessed the emigration of Gerhardt K Giesbrecht and Anna G Warkentin in 1914.3 
(Witness) Address1914  As of 1914, Gerhard A Giesbrecht was living at Montezuma, Gray, KS.4 
Occupation*1 Jan 1920  As of 1 Jan 1920, his occupation was farmer.3 
Marriage*22 May 1921 He married Lena Voth on 22 May 1921 at Montezuma, Gray, KS.5,2
Note*25 Aug 1929 Gerhard A Giesbrecht and William W Giesbrecht William and Gerhard got married on the same day, so this was probably a double wedding. on 25 Aug 1929.1,6 

Family

Lena Voth b. 10 Sep 1899, d. 8 Feb 1929

Citations

  1. [S1245] Unknown name of person, Gerhard Giesbrecht and Marie Voth Marriage License unknown file number, unknown repository, Cimarron, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as Gerhard Giesbrecht and Marie Voth Marriage License.
  2. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  3. [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.
  4. [S678] Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary, Messenger of Truth, unknown location, ca May 1981, 11. Hereinafter cited as Isaac Giesbrecht Obituary.
  5. [S1242] Unknown name of person, Gerhard Giesbrecht and Lena Voth Marriage Certificate unknown file number, unknown repository, Cimarron, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as Gerhard Giesbrecht and Lena Voth Marriage Certificate.
  6. [S1246] Unknown name of person, William Giesbrecht and Hulda Unruh Marriage License unknown file number, unknown repository, Cimarron, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as William Giesbrecht and Hulda Unruh Marriage License.

William W Giesbrecht

M, #5336, b. 4 Mar 1904, d. 3 Nov 1976
FatherGerhardt K Giesbrecht1 b. 5 Feb 1872, d. 8 Mar 1945
MotherAnna G Warkentin1 b. 27 Jul 1871, d. 14 Apr 1946
Note* William W Giesbrecht Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 75 No 26, December 22, 1976. Moved to Montezuma, KS with his parents in 1914. Married Hulda Unruh in 1929; had 6 children.1 
Birth*4 Mar 1904 He was born on 4 Mar 1904 at Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada.1,2 
(Witness) Emigration1914 He witnessed the emigration of Gerhardt K Giesbrecht and Anna G Warkentin in 1914.2 
(Witness) Address1914  As of 1914, William W Giesbrecht was living at Montezuma, Gray, KS.3 
Note*25 Aug 1929 He and Gerhard A Giesbrecht William and Gerhard got married on the same day, so this was probably a double wedding. on 25 Aug 1929.4,5 
Marriage*25 Aug 1929 William W Giesbrecht married Hulda Unruh on 25 Aug 1929 at Montezuma, Gray, KS.5 
Death*3 Nov 1976 William W Giesbrecht died on 3 Nov 1976 at Ulysses, Grant, KS, at age 72.1 
Burial*6 Nov 1976 He was buried Ulysses, Grant, KS.1 

Family

Hulda Unruh b. circa 1904
Marriage*25 Aug 1929 He married Hulda Unruh on 25 Aug 1929 at Montezuma, Gray, KS.5 

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.
  4. [S1245] Unknown name of person, Gerhard Giesbrecht and Marie Voth Marriage License unknown file number, unknown repository, Cimarron, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as Gerhard Giesbrecht and Marie Voth Marriage License.
  5. [S1246] Unknown name of person, William Giesbrecht and Hulda Unruh Marriage License unknown file number, unknown repository, Cimarron, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as William Giesbrecht and Hulda Unruh Marriage License.

Michael George Dusin

M, #5357, b. 5 Jun 1960, d. 2 Mar 1987
FatherRobert Wallace Dusin1 b. 12 Apr 1933, d. 31 Aug 1997
Birth*5 Jun 1960 Michael George Dusin was born on 5 Jun 1960 at Atwater, Merced, CA.1,2,3,4 
Death Caus2 Mar 1987 Cause of death was Electrocuted in farm accident.1 
Death*2 Mar 1987 He died on 2 Mar 1987 at Winton, Merced, CA, at age 26.1,2,3,5 
Burial* 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).
  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 66, Page 22, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Merced County, CA Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record.