Horner Family Genealogy

Katharine Klassen

F, #5418, b. 16 Jan 1875, d. 24 Dec 1907

Married Name

Her married name was Toews.

Birth*

16 Jan 1875

Katharine Klassen was born on 16 Jan 1875.¹

Marriage*

29 Sep 1895

She married Peter P W Toews, son of Peter Toews and Anna L Warkentin, on 29 Sep 1895.¹

Death*

24 Dec 1907

Katharine Klassen died on 24 Dec 1907 at age 32.¹

Family

Peter P W Toews b. 10 Jun 1874, d. 28 Dec 1949

Children

Peter K Toews¹ b. 21 Sep 1896
Elisabeth Toews¹ b. 21 Aug 1898
Anna Toews¹ b. 17 Jan 1900
Maria Toews¹ b. 8 May 1902
Abraham Toews¹ b. 4 Nov 1903
Margaret Toews¹ b. 23 Aug 1905, d. 19 May 1990
Susan K Toews+¹ b. 20 Nov 1906

Citations

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

Peter Toews

M, #5545, b. 6 Aug 1841, d. 2 Nov 1922

Burial*

Peter Toews was buried Swalwell, Alberta, Canada.¹

Birth*

6 Aug 1841

He was born on 6 Aug 1841.¹

Marriage*

24 Nov 1863

He married Anna L Warkentin on 24 Nov 1863.¹

Death*

2 Nov 1922

Peter Toews died on 2 Nov 1922 at Swalwell, Alberta, Canada, at age 81.¹

Family

Anna L Warkentin b. 30 Jan 1843, d. 12 Mar 1925

Children

Peter P W Toews+¹ b. 10 Jun 1874, d. 28 Dec 1949
Maria Toews¹ b. 17 Dec 1877
John Warkentine Toews¹ b. 6 Jan 1880, d. 10 May 1975
Cornelius Toews¹ b. 21 Oct 1882, d. 21 Dec 1961
Isaac Toews¹ b. 7 Aug 1887

Citations

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

Anna L Warkentin

F, #5546, b. 30 Jan 1843, d. 12 Mar 1925

Burial*

Anna L Warkentin was buried Swalwell, Alberta, Canada.¹

Married Name

Her married name was Toews.

Birth*

30 Jan 1843

She was born on 30 Jan 1843.¹

Marriage*

24 Nov 1863

She married Peter Toews on 24 Nov 1863.¹

Death*

12 Mar 1925

Anna L Warkentin died on 12 Mar 1925 at age 82.¹

Family

Peter Toews b. 6 Aug 1841, d. 2 Nov 1922

Children

Peter P W Toews+¹ b. 10 Jun 1874, d. 28 Dec 1949
Maria Toews¹ b. 17 Dec 1877
John Warkentine Toews¹ b. 6 Jan 1880, d. 10 May 1975
Cornelius Toews¹ b. 21 Oct 1882, d. 21 Dec 1961
Isaac Toews¹ b. 7 Aug 1887

Citations

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

David D Wadel

M, #5609, b. 30 Sep 1870, d. 10 May 1938

Note*

David D Wadel Died at home in Winton. Death Cert in Vol 12 pg 15, Merced County Records.¹

Birth*

30 Sep 1870

He was born on 30 Sep 1870 at Russia.¹

Death*

10 May 1938

He died on 10 May 1938 at Winton, Merced, CA, at age 67.¹

Burial*

16 May 1938

He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.¹

Family

Lena Jantz b. 12 May 1879, d. 19 Nov 1961

Children

Sady E Wedel+¹ b. 4 Apr 1898, d. 19 Nov 1977
Hattie Helen Wadel+¹ b. 16 Nov 1903, d. 17 Jan 1964
Irvin Wadel+¹ b. 10 Mar 1905, d. 30 Dec 1967
Pearl Ethel Wadel+¹ b. 6 May 1909, d. 8 Dec 1985
Louie Wadel¹ b. 7 Apr 1911, d. 1 Aug 1978
Frances Marie Wadel+¹ b. 17 Aug 1916, d. 24 Aug 2007

Citations

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

Lena Jantz

F, #5610, b. 12 May 1879, d. 19 Nov 1961

Father

John Jantz¹

Mother

Lena Schmidt¹

Note*

Lena Jantz Usual residence 7520 Winton Way, Winton. Death Cert in Vol 24 pg 428, Merced County Records. Informant Louie Wadel.¹

Birth*

12 May 1879

She was born on 12 May 1879 at KS.^1,2

Address*

19 Nov 1961

As of 19 Nov 1961, the address of Lena Jantz was Atwater, Merced, CA.²

Death*

19 Nov 1961

She died on 19 Nov 1961 at Merced, Merced, CA, at age 82.^1,2

Burial*

22 Nov 1961

She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.¹

Family

David D Wadel b. 30 Sep 1870, d. 10 May 1938

Children

Sady E Wedel+¹ b. 4 Apr 1898, d. 19 Nov 1977
Hattie Helen Wadel+¹ b. 16 Nov 1903, d. 17 Jan 1964
Irvin Wadel+¹ b. 10 Mar 1905, d. 30 Dec 1967
Pearl Ethel Wadel+¹ b. 6 May 1909, d. 8 Dec 1985
Louie Wadel¹ b. 7 Apr 1911, d. 1 Aug 1978
Frances Marie Wadel+¹ b. 17 Aug 1916, d. 24 Aug 2007

Citations

[S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
[S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.

Isaac P Unruh

M, #5611, b. 28 Dec 1876, d. 9 Aug 1970

Father

Pete Unruh¹

Mother

Susanna Schultz¹

Note*

Isaac P Unruh Died in Grace Nursing Home in Livingston CA. Death Cert in Vol 31 pg 238, Merced County Records. Usual residence Almond Ave Winton. Widowed.¹

Birth*

28 Dec 1876

He was born on 28 Dec 1876 at KS.¹

Marriage*

1898

He married Lena Jantz, daughter of Bernard P Jantz and Susanna Unruh, in 1898.¹

Death*

9 Aug 1970

Isaac P Unruh died on 9 Aug 1970 at Livingston, Merced, CA, at age 93.¹

Burial*

14 Aug 1970

He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.¹

Family

Lena Jantz b. 22 Jul 1879, d. 22 Oct 1964

Children

Lincoln Unruh+¹
Sam I Unruh¹ b. 13 Jun 1900
Elda Mae Unruh¹ b. 11 Sep 1903
Myrtle Mildred Unruh+¹ b. 26 May 1918, d. 4 Jan 2011

Citations

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

Lena Jantz

F, #5612, b. 22 Jul 1879, d. 22 Oct 1964

Father

Bernard P Jantz¹

Mother

Susanna Unruh¹

Note*

Lena Jantz Died at Grace Nursing Home at age 85. Death Cert in Vol 26 pg 374, Merced County Records. Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 63 No 24, November 25, 1964. Received her education at Durham, Kansas. Married for over 66 years, had 10 children. Lived at Durham until 1917, then moved to Copeland, KS. In 1941 moved to Winton, CA where she lived until her death. Served as midwife and county nurse.¹

Married Name

Her married name was Unruh.

Birth*

22 Jul 1879

She was born on 22 Jul 1879 at Halstead, Harvey, KS.^1,2

Marriage*

1898

She married Isaac P Unruh, son of Pete Unruh and Susanna Schultz, in 1898.¹

Death*

22 Oct 1964

Lena Jantz died on 22 Oct 1964 at Livingston, Merced, CA, at age 85.^1,2

Burial*

28 Oct 1964

She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.¹

Family

Isaac P Unruh b. 28 Dec 1876, d. 9 Aug 1970

Children

Lincoln Unruh+¹
Sam I Unruh¹ b. 13 Jun 1900
Elda Mae Unruh¹ b. 11 Sep 1903
Myrtle Mildred Unruh+¹ b. 26 May 1918, d. 4 Jan 2011

Citations

[S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
[S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.

Peter P Penner

M, #5633

Birth*

Peter P Penner was born at Russia.¹

Family

Katherina Wiens

Children

Katherine Penner¹ b. 1 Apr 1879, d. 6 Jun 1967
Annie Marie Penner+¹ b. 28 Aug 1880, d. 22 Mar 1971
Peter W Penner¹ b. 6 Jul 1891, d. 3 Aug 1973
Abraham W Penner¹ b. 29 Jan 1895

Citations

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

Katherina Wiens

F, #5634

Family

Peter P Penner

Children

Katherine Penner¹ b. 1 Apr 1879, d. 6 Jun 1967
Annie Marie Penner+¹ b. 28 Aug 1880, d. 22 Mar 1971
Peter W Penner¹ b. 6 Jul 1891, d. 3 Aug 1973
Abraham W Penner¹ b. 29 Jan 1895

Citations

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

John T Unruh

M, #5808, b. 12 Jan 1890, d. 21 Mar 1952

Father

Tobias A Unruh¹ b. 18 Jun 1851, d. 6 Sep 1947

Mother

Elizabeth Jantzen¹ b. 9 Sep 1850, d. 18 May 1940

Note*

John T Unruh From 'A Compilation of the Genealogical and Biographical Record of The Descendants and Relation Circle of Minister Tobias A. Unruh 1851-1958' by Mr. & Mrs. Henry B. Koehn. Residence - Winton, CA. Died at home, Walnut Ave, Winton Death Cert in Vol 18 pg 36, Merced County Records. Lived in Merced Co. 5 yrs.¹

Birth*

12 Jan 1890

He was born on 12 Jan 1890 at McPherson, KS.^1,2

Marriage*

2 Feb 1910

He married Otilga H Reich, daughter of (?) Konig, on 2 Feb 1910.¹

Death*

21 Mar 1952

John T Unruh died on 21 Mar 1952 at Winton, Merced, CA, at age 62.^1,2

Burial*

26 Mar 1952

He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.¹

Family

Otilga H Reich b. 25 Dec 1891, d. 14 Aug 1982

Children

Henry Robert Unruh¹ b. 6 Oct 1910, d. 18 Oct 1967
Paul James Unruh¹ b. 2 Aug 1913, d. 11 Jan 1989
Della Juanita Unruh+¹ b. 13 Jul 1915, d. 14 Jan 1991

Citations

[S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
[S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.

Otilga H Reich

F, #5809, b. 25 Dec 1891, d. 14 Aug 1982

Mother

(?) Konig¹

Note*

Otilga H Reich Parents: William & Carrie (Koening) Reich. Death Cert in Vol 50 pg 252, Merced County Records. Widowed. Informant Paul J Unruh, son.²

Name Variation

She was also known as Rich or Reech I have seen these alternative spellings in the CA Death Index.

Married Name

Her married name was Unruh.

Birth*

25 Dec 1891

She was born on 25 Dec 1891 at Newton, Harvey, KS.^2,3,4

Marriage*

2 Feb 1910

She married John T Unruh, son of Tobias A Unruh and Elizabeth Jantzen, on 2 Feb 1910.²

Death*

14 Aug 1982

Otilga H Reich died on 14 Aug 1982 at Atwater, Merced, CA, at age 90.^2,3,4

Address*

14 Aug 1982

As of 14 Aug 1982, the address of Otilga H Reich was Atwater, Merced, CA, 95301.⁴

Burial*

18 Aug 1982

She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.²

Family

John T Unruh b. 12 Jan 1890, d. 21 Mar 1952

Marriage*

2 Feb 1910

She married John T Unruh, son of Tobias A Unruh and Elizabeth Jantzen, on 2 Feb 1910.²

Children

Henry Robert Unruh² b. 6 Oct 1910, d. 18 Oct 1967
Paul James Unruh² b. 2 Aug 1913, d. 11 Jan 1989
Della Juanita Unruh+² b. 13 Jul 1915, d. 14 Jan 1991

Citations

[S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi, from data for her daughter Otilga. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
[S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
[S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
[S347] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671 (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).

Tobias A Unruh

M, #5815, b. 18 Jun 1851, d. 6 Sep 1947

Note*

Tobias A Unruh Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 46 No. 21, Oct 8, 1947.¹

Burial*

He was buried Galva, McPherson, KS.¹

Name Variation

He was also known as Elder.

Birth*

18 Jun 1851

He was born on 18 Jun 1851 at Karlswalde, Polish Russia.¹

Marriage*

27 Sep 1870

He married Elizabeth Jantzen on 27 Sep 1870.¹

Death*

6 Sep 1947

Tobias A Unruh died on 6 Sep 1947 at Montezuma, Gray, KS, at age 96.¹

Family

Elizabeth Jantzen b. 9 Sep 1850, d. 18 May 1940

Children

Henry F Unruh¹ b. 7 Jul 1872, d. 10 Oct 1926
Peter T Unruh¹ b. 2 Feb 1877
Nettie Unruh¹ b. 4 Mar 1879, d. 8 Apr 1970
Lena Unruh+¹ b. 9 Mar 1883
Susie Unruh¹ b. 30 Apr 1885, d. 6 Mar 1970
Abraham T Unruh¹ b. 28 Mar 1887, d. 19 Jan 1949
John T Unruh+¹ b. 12 Jan 1890, d. 21 Mar 1952

Citations

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

Elizabeth Jantzen

F, #5816, b. 9 Sep 1850, d. 18 May 1940

Burial*

Elizabeth Jantzen was buried Galva, McPherson, KS.¹

Married Name

Her married name was Unruh.

Birth*

9 Sep 1850

She was born on 9 Sep 1850 at Karlswalde, Poland.¹

Marriage*

27 Sep 1870

She married Tobias A Unruh on 27 Sep 1870.¹

Death*

18 May 1940

Elizabeth Jantzen died on 18 May 1940 at Galva, McPherson, KS, at age 89.¹

Family

Tobias A Unruh b. 18 Jun 1851, d. 6 Sep 1947

Children

Henry F Unruh¹ b. 7 Jul 1872, d. 10 Oct 1926
Peter T Unruh¹ b. 2 Feb 1877
Nettie Unruh¹ b. 4 Mar 1879, d. 8 Apr 1970
Lena Unruh+¹ b. 9 Mar 1883
Susie Unruh¹ b. 30 Apr 1885, d. 6 Mar 1970
Abraham T Unruh¹ b. 28 Mar 1887, d. 19 Jan 1949
John T Unruh+¹ b. 12 Jan 1890, d. 21 Mar 1952

Citations

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

Lena Unruh

F, #5820, b. 9 Mar 1883

Father

Tobias A Unruh¹ b. 18 Jun 1851, d. 6 Sep 1947

Mother

Elizabeth Jantzen¹ b. 9 Sep 1850, d. 18 May 1940

Note*

Lena Unruh From 'A Compilation of the Genealogical and Biographical Record of The Descendants and Relation Circle of Minister Tobias A. Unruh 1851-1958.¹'

Married Name

Her married name was Becker.²

Birth*

9 Mar 1883

She was born on 9 Mar 1883 at McPherson, KS.^1,2,3,4

Marriage*

circa 1908

She married Cornelius Becker, son of Ben Becker and Eva Becker, circa 1908.²

Occupation*

1 Apr 1930

As of 1 Apr 1930, her occupation was grain farmer.⁴

Family

Cornelius Becker b. 15 Oct 1882, d. 23 Nov 1928

Children

Edna May Becker+¹ b. 2 Feb 1910, d. Oct 1963
Viola Becker+¹ b. 17 Sep 1921, d. 26 May 2003

Citations

[S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
[S881] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1910 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Lonetree Township, McPherson, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S882] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Empire Township, McPherson, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Spring Valley Township, McPherson, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Joseph Peaster

M, #5824, b. 15 Dec 1894, d. 21 Feb 1968

Father

John Peaster¹ b. 23 Mar 1866, d. 17 Mar 1945

Mother

Eva Jantz¹

Note*

Joseph Peaster Death Certificate Vol. 28, pg 524, Merced County Records. Obituary in Messenger of Truth, Vol 67 No 7, March 27, 1968. Died in Grace Nursing Home. His mother died when he was 13. The children were separated and lived with relatives & friends. He lived with his uncle, D. D. Wedel at Greensburg, Kansas for years, later moving to Montezuma, KS. Married for over 50 years. Had 9 sons and 2 daughters. Farmed wheat in Gray County Kansas for about 25 years. Moved to Winton, Calif in the summer of 1941, where he resided until his death.¹

Name Variation

He was also known as Sr.

Birth*

15 Dec 1894

He was born on 15 Dec 1894 at Durham, Marion, KS.¹

Death*

21 Feb 1968

He died on 21 Feb 1968 at Livingston, Merced, CA, at age 73.¹

Burial*

26 Feb 1968

He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.¹

Family

Susie Becker b. 20 Sep 1895, d. 11 Feb 1978

Child

Lee Edward Peaster¹ b. 23 Mar 1922, d. 28 Oct 1995

Citations

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