Caroline Schmidt

F, #6146, b. 20 Feb 1879, d. 8 Oct 1953
FatherBenjamin J Schmidt1 b. 10 Jun 1841, d. 23 Mar 1937
MotherAnna Schmidt1 b. 1842, d. 15 Aug 1919
Note* Caroline Schmidt From 'The Genealogical Record of Henry Schmidt and His Descendants (1807-1954) compiled by May (Koehn) Curtis.1 
Married Name Her married name was Koehn. 
Birth*20 Feb 1879 She was born on 20 Feb 1879.1 
Marriage*Apr 1897 She married Andrew B Koehn, son of Ben P Koehn and Lena Nightengale, in Apr 1897.1 
Death*8 Oct 1953 Caroline Schmidt died on 8 Oct 1953 at age 74.1 

Family

Andrew B Koehn b. 1 Dec 1874, d. 4 Jul 1947
Children
  • Mary Koehn+1 b. 22 Dec 1897, d. 1 Apr 1969
  • Alda Koehn1 b. 8 Sep 1899
  • Samuel A Koehn1 b. 6 Oct 1901, d. 13 Jun 1973
  • Edward A Koehn1 b. 27 Jan 1904, d. 6 Jan 1993
  • Henry Koehn1 b. 13 May 1906
  • Fanny Koehn1 b. 30 May 1909
  • Ben A Koehn1 b. 6 May 1920, d. 28 Nov 1983

Citations

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

Benjamin J Schmidt

M, #6164, b. 10 Jun 1841, d. 23 Mar 1937
FatherJacob Schmidt1
Note* Benjamin J Schmidt Farmer and Preacher, came with his family to America on SS Vaderland, Dec. 25, 1874. Died in Old Mexico.1 
Name Variation He was also known as Rev. 
Birth*10 Jun 1841 He was born on 10 Jun 1841 at Russian Poland.1 
Marriage*1860 He married Anna Schmidt, daughter of Henry Schmidt and (?) Schmidt, in 1860 at Antonofka, Ostrog, Russian Poland.1 
Death*23 Mar 1937 Benjamin J Schmidt died on 23 Mar 1937 at Mexico at age 95.1 

Family

Anna Schmidt b. 1842, d. 15 Aug 1919
Children
  • Tobias B H Schmidt1 b. 13 Aug 1861, d. 21 Jul 1954
  • Helena Schmidt+1 b. 16 Nov 1866, d. 21 Apr 1943
  • Susanna Schmidt1 b. 21 Jun 1869, d. 6 Aug 1937
  • John Schmidt1 b. 19 Jun 1872, d. 13 Oct 1913
  • Mary Schmidt1 b. 29 Feb 1876
  • Caroline Schmidt+1 b. 20 Feb 1879, d. 8 Oct 1953
  • Enoch Schmidt1 b. 6 Apr 1883, d. circa 1884
  • Fanny Schmidt1 b. 18 Mar 1888, d. 3 Jul 1970

Citations

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

Herman Yost

M, #6391, b. 13 Apr 1901
FatherNicholai Yost1 b. 17 Apr 1860, d. 23 Mar 1937
MotherHelena Schmidt1 b. 16 Nov 1866, d. 21 Apr 1943
Birth*13 Apr 1901 Herman Yost was born on 13 Apr 1901.1 
Marriage*21 May 1923 He married Lizzie Koehn, daughter of Bernhard Koehn and Lena Wedel, on 21 May 1923.1 

Family

Lizzie Koehn b. 12 Sep 1903

Citations

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

Dora Yost

F, #6392, b. 17 Jan 1904
FatherNicholai Yost1 b. 17 Apr 1860, d. 23 Mar 1937
MotherHelena Schmidt1 b. 16 Nov 1866, d. 21 Apr 1943
Married Name Her married name was Koehn. 
Birth*17 Jan 1904 Dora Yost was born on 17 Jan 1904.1 
Marriage*16 May 1926 She married Ben S Koehn on 16 May 1926.1 

Family

Ben S Koehn b. 20 Oct 1901

Citations

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

Sam Yost

M, #6393, b. 2 May 1907, d. 11 Feb 1952
FatherNicholai Yost1 b. 17 Apr 1860, d. 23 Mar 1937
MotherHelena Schmidt1 b. 16 Nov 1866, d. 21 Apr 1943
Birth*2 May 1907 Sam Yost was born on 2 May 1907.1 
Death*11 Feb 1952 He died on 11 Feb 1952 at age 44.1 

Citations

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

Albert Nichols

M, #6443, b. circa 1904
FatherJacob D Nichols1 b. 28 Oct 1875, d. 13 Oct 1933
MotherLena H Voth1 b. 28 Jan 1880, d. 27 Feb 1975
Birth*circa 1904 Albert Nichols was born circa 1904 at KS.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.

Jacob D Nichols

M, #6444, b. 28 Oct 1875, d. 13 Oct 1933
Note* Jacob D Nichols Obituary in Messenger of Truth, Vol 32 No. 23 Nov. 7, 1933. Name spelled as Nikkel.1 
Birth*28 Oct 1875 He was born on 28 Oct 1875 at Manitoba, Canada.1 
Marriage*15 Feb 1897 He married Lena H Voth, daughter of Andrew Voth, on 15 Feb 1897 at Hillsboro, Marion, KS.1 
Death*13 Oct 1933 Jacob D Nichols died on 13 Oct 1933 at age 57.1 
Burial* He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Lena H Voth b. 28 Jan 1880, d. 27 Feb 1975
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.

Lena H Voth

F, #6445, b. 28 Jan 1880, d. 27 Feb 1975
FatherAndrew Voth1
Note* Lena H Voth Death Cert in Vol 36 pg 209, Merced County Records. Mother unknown. Informant, Mr Albert Nichols of Winton. Died in La Sierra Conv. Hosp, Merced. Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 74, No 8, April 16, 1975. Grew up in Galva, Kansas.1 
Married Name Her married name was Nichols. 
Birth*28 Jan 1880 She was born on 28 Jan 1880 at Galva, McPherson, KS.1,2,3 
Marriage*15 Feb 1897 She married Jacob D Nichols on 15 Feb 1897 at Hillsboro, Marion, KS.1 
Address*27 Feb 1975  As of 27 Feb 1975, the address of Lena H Voth was Winton, Merced, CA, 95388.3 
Death*27 Feb 1975 She died on 27 Feb 1975 at Merced, Merced, CA, at age 95.1,2,3 
Burial* She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Jacob D Nichols b. 28 Oct 1875, d. 13 Oct 1933
Marriage*15 Feb 1897 She married Jacob D Nichols on 15 Feb 1897 at Hillsboro, Marion, 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. [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 Hoeppner

M, #6506, b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 26 Apr 1920
FatherAnton Hoeppner1 b. 1829, d. 1900
MotherAnganetha Penner1 b. 1833, d. 1922
Note* Jacob Hoeppner Death Cert in Vol 5 pg 179, Merced County Records. Died near Winton at age 62. Informant Sarah Hoeppner, wife.1 
Marriage* He married Anna Rempel.2 
Marriage* Jacob Hoeppner married Sarah Toews.2 
Birth*14 Aug 1856 Jacob Hoeppner was born on 14 Aug 1856 at Russia.1 
Death*26 Apr 1920 He died on 26 Apr 1920 at Winton, Merced, CA, at age 63.1 
Burial*1 May 1920 He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family 1

Sarah Toews b. 8 Jan 1867, d. 21 Aug 1940

Family 2

Anna Rempel b. Jul 1855
Children

Family 3
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. [S663] Lydia Wedell, Messenger of Truth, unknown location, 11 Jul 1984. Hereinafter cited as Messenger of Truth.

Carl Wayne Heppner

M, #6509, b. 18 Jul 1927, d. 2 Jul 1971
FatherJacob R Hoeppner1 b. 11 Dec 1897, d. 25 Jun 1945
MotherKatherine Jantzen1 b. 1901, d. 1982
Note* Carl Wayne Heppner Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 70 No 18, September 8, 1971.1 
Birth*18 Jul 1927 He was born on 18 Jul 1927 at Hillsboro, Marion, KS.1 
Marriage*7 Nov 1948 He married Vada Marie Becker on 7 Nov 1948.1 
Death*2 Jul 1971 Carl Wayne Heppner died on 2 Jul 1971 at age 43.1 
Burial* He was buried Greeley, Weld, CO.1 

Family

Vada Marie Becker b. 14 Feb 1928, d. 2 Jul 1971

Citations

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

Lena E Koehn1

F, #6536, b. 2 Jul 1891, d. 21 Nov 1984
FatherTobias T Koehn2 b. 10 Sep 1860, d. 7 Apr 1931
MotherEva Buller2 b. 25 Mar 1862, d. 16 Jun 1951
Note* Lena E Koehn Marriage Cert in Book G, pg 156, Merced County Records, ceremony by B J Koehn.2 
Name Variation She was also known as Helen.3 
Birth*2 Jul 1891 She was born on 2 Jul 1891 at KS.2,4,5,3,6,1 
Birthcirca 1893 She was born circa 1893 at KS.7 
Marriage*22 Mar 1914 She married Noah Arnold Koehn, son of Andrew H Koehn and Eva Koehn, on 22 Mar 1914 at Winton, Merced, CA.2,1 
Address*Nov 1984  As of Nov 1984, the address of Lena E Koehn was Atwater, Merced, CA, 95301.4 
Death*21 Nov 1984 She died on 21 Nov 1984 at Merced, CA, at age 93.4,5 

Family

Noah Arnold Koehn b. 11 Jan 1893, d. 22 Jul 1974
Marriage*22 Mar 1914 She married Noah Arnold Koehn, son of Andrew H Koehn and Eva Koehn, on 22 Mar 1914 at Winton, Merced, CA.2,1 

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  3. [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.
  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. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  6. [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.
  7. [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.

Noah Arnold Koehn

M, #6537, b. 11 Jan 1893, d. 22 Jul 1974
FatherAndrew H Koehn1
MotherEva Koehn1
Note* Noah Arnold Koehn Death Cert in Bk 36, pg 6, Merced County Records. Obituary in Messenger of Truth, Vol 73 No 19, September 18, 1974. He was the correspondent for the Mennonite Weekly Review for many years; also contributing much to the Botchafter.1 
Birth*11 Jan 1893 He was born on 11 Jan 1893 at Durham, Marion, KS.2,1,3,4,5 
Marriage*22 Mar 1914 He married Lena E Koehn, daughter of Tobias T Koehn and Eva Buller, on 22 Mar 1914 at Winton, Merced, CA.1,5 
Occupation1 Jan 1920  As of 1 Jan 1920, his occupation was farmer.4 
Occupation*1 Apr 1930  As of 1 Apr 1930, his occupation was farmer.5 
Address*Jul 1974  As of Jul 1974, the address of Noah Arnold Koehn was Winton, Merced, CA, 95388.3 
Death*22 Jul 1974 He died on 22 Jul 1974 at Merced, Merced, CA, at age 81.1,2 
Burial*28 Jul 1974 He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Lena E Koehn b. 2 Jul 1891, d. 21 Nov 1984
Marriage*22 Mar 1914 He married Lena E Koehn, daughter of Tobias T Koehn and Eva Buller, on 22 Mar 1914 at Winton, Merced, CA.1,5 

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. [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. [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.
  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.

Laura Dorothy Koehn

F, #6538, b. 27 Jul 1900, d. 5 Jan 1996
FatherBenjamin T Koehn1 b. 3 Oct 1859, d. 2 Jan 1928
MotherAnna Buller1 b. 29 Oct 1860, d. 9 May 1943
Note* Laura Dorothy Koehn Marriage Cert in Book 'H', pg 230, Merced County Records. Vows by Joel Koehn. Also see book 'The Story of Benjamin T Koehn & Anna Buller Koehn' by Laura Koehn Wilson.1 
Married Name Her married name was Wilson. 
Birthcirca 1899 She was born circa 1899 at OT.2,3,4 
Birth*27 Jul 1900 She was born on 27 Jul 1900 at Isabella, Woods, OT.1,5,6 
Birth27 Jul 1901 She was born on 27 Jul 1901 at OT.7 
Marriage*4 Aug 1918 She married Creston L Wilson, son of (?) Robertson, on 4 Aug 1918 at Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Address*1 Apr 1935  As of 1 Apr 1935, the address of Laura Dorothy Koehn and Creston L Wilson was Vine Street, Merced, CA.4 
Address*5 Jan 1996  As of 5 Jan 1996, the address of Laura Dorothy Koehn was Walnut Creek, Contra Costa, CA, 94598.5 
Death*5 Jan 1996 She died on 5 Jan 1996 at Merced, CA, at age 95.5,8 
Death6 Jan 1996 She died on 6 Jan 1996 at Merced, CA, at age 95.9 

Family

Creston L Wilson b. 17 Oct 1892, d. 15 Jun 1988
Marriage*4 Aug 1918 She married Creston L Wilson, son of (?) Robertson, on 4 Aug 1918 at 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. [S881] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1910 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), La Center Precinct, Clark, WA. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1015] Unknown compiler, 1920 Census at Heritage Quest Online (n.p.: n.pub.), Amsterdam, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1920 Census at Heritage Quest Online.
  4. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 24-35, sheet 4B. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S347] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671 (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).
  6. [S1633] Marriage: Charles Fincher and Dixie Wilson, by FamilySearch; unknown series; FamilySearch.org, unknown repository address. Online https://familysearch.org; unknown file name; Printout dated 12 Oct 2013.
  7. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi, Her age is given as 95 which would not be correct based on the given birth and death dates. The probable birth year is 1900.. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  8. [S894] Unknown volume, Merced County, California Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record: Book 78, Page 694, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Merced County, CA Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record.
  9. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.

Creston L Wilson

M, #6539, b. 17 Oct 1892, d. 15 Jun 1988
Mother(?) Robertson1
Note* Creston L Wilson Parents: Charles M Wilson (Calif) & Marcella Robinson (Calif). Lived in the Livingston-Winton area all his life. Was a ditch tender for Merced Irrigation District for 38 years. Died at age 95.2 
Birth*17 Oct 1892 He was born on 17 Oct 1892 at Livingston, Merced, CA.2,3,1,4,5,6 
Marriage*4 Aug 1918 He married Laura Dorothy Koehn, daughter of Benjamin T Koehn and Anna Buller, on 4 Aug 1918 at Winton, Merced, CA.2 
Occupation*1 Jan 1920  As of 1 Jan 1920, his occupation was ditch boss.4 
Address*1 Apr 1935  As of 1 Apr 1935, the address of Creston L Wilson and Laura Dorothy Koehn was Vine Street, Merced, CA.5 
Occupation1 Apr 1940  As of 1 Apr 1940, his occupation was irrigation ditch tender.5 
Address*15 Jun 1988  As of 15 Jun 1988, the address of Creston L Wilson was Walnut Creek, Contra Costa, CA, 94598.3 
Death*15 Jun 1988 He died on 15 Jun 1988 at Walnut Creek, Contra Costa, CA, at age 95.2,3,1 

Family

Laura Dorothy Koehn b. 27 Jul 1900, d. 5 Jan 1996
Marriage*4 Aug 1918 He married Laura Dorothy Koehn, daughter of Benjamin T Koehn and Anna Buller, on 4 Aug 1918 at Winton, Merced, CA.2 

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. [S1015] Unknown compiler, 1920 Census at Heritage Quest Online (n.p.: n.pub.), Amsterdam, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1920 Census at Heritage Quest Online.
  5. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 24-35, sheet 4B. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1633] Marriage: Charles Fincher and Dixie Wilson, by FamilySearch; unknown series; FamilySearch.org, unknown repository address. Online https://familysearch.org; unknown file name; Printout dated 12 Oct 2013.

Margaret Loewen

F, #6548, b. 3 Jul 1902, d. 19 Sep 1985
FatherDavid R Loewen1 b. 7 Oct 1862, d. 13 Nov 1945
MotherMaria Regehr1
Note* Margaret Loewen Death Cert. in Bk 60, pg 218, Merced County Records.1 
Married Name Her married name was Koehn.2,3 
Birth*3 Jul 1902 She was born on 3 Jul 1902 at Canada.1,4,5,6 
Marriage*circa 1927 She married David Koehn, son of Andrew J Koehn and Elizabeth Wedel, circa 1927.2,3,5 
Death*19 Sep 1985 Margaret Loewen died on 19 Sep 1985 at Atwater, Merced, CA, at age 83.1,4,7,6 
Burial*24 Sep 1985 She was buried at Winton Cemetery District, Winton, Merced, CA.1,6
Address*21 Aug 2004  As of 21 Aug 2004, the address of Margaret Loewen was Winton, Merced, CA, 95388.8 

Family

David Koehn b. 7 Sep 1902, d. 19 Jan 1995
Marriage*circa 1927 She married David Koehn, son of Andrew J Koehn and Elizabeth Wedel, circa 1927.2,3,5 

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. [S841] Interview with Charles Koehn (Merced, CA), by Dick Horner, 21 Aug 2004. Unknown repository (unknown repository address).
  3. [S840] Interview with Susanna Koehn (Montezuma, KS), by Dick Horner, 21 Aug 2004. Unknown repository (unknown repository address).
  4. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  5. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Winton Precinct, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.
  7. [S894] Unknown volume, Merced County, California Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record: Book 60, Page 218, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Merced County, CA Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record.
  8. [S347] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671 (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).