Amos A Koehn

M, #6723, b. 23 Apr 1887, d. 3 Dec 1928
FatherAndrew H Koehn1
MotherEva Koehn1
Note* Amos A Koehn Occupation, Printer. Death Cert in Vol 8 pg 3, Merced County Records. Informant Noah Koehn, Winton.1 
Birth*23 Apr 1887 He was born on 23 Apr 1887 at Durham, Marion, KS.1,2 
Death*3 Dec 1928 He died on 3 Dec 1928 at Winton, Merced, CA, at age 41.1,2 
Burial* He was buried Durham, Marion, KS.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. [S1001] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address; unknown reader, IMG_0064.CR2, Logan Cemetery, Marion County, KS.

Nellie June Eck

F, #6724, b. 18 Jun 1906, d. 26 Oct 1978
FatherCornelius J Eck1 b. 17 May 1873, d. 22 Jul 1943
MotherLydia Eck1 b. 1 May 1885, d. 28 Feb 1969
Note* Nellie June Eck Usual residence 6780 Cottage St, Winton. Never Married. Death Cert in Vol 42, pg 337, Merced County Records. Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 77 No 24, November 22, 1978. Eldest of 9 children. Moved to Durham, KS at an early age, educated there. in 1927 the family moved to Copeland, KS, then in 1937 to Winton, CA, which remained home until her death.1 
Birth*18 Jun 1906 She was born on 18 Jun 1906 at Hooker, Texas, OT.1,2,3 
Address*26 Oct 1978  As of 26 Oct 1978, the address of Nellie June Eck was Winton, Merced, CA, 95388.3 
Death*26 Oct 1978 She died on 26 Oct 1978 at Merced, Merced, CA, at age 72.1,2,3 
Burial*30 Oct 1978 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.
  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).

David Eck

M, #6725, b. 18 May 1920, d. 1 Apr 1977
FatherCornelius J Eck1 b. 17 May 1873, d. 22 Jul 1943
MotherLydia Eck1 b. 1 May 1885, d. 28 Feb 1969
Note* David Eck Death Cert in Vol 39 pg 382, Merced County Records. Widowed. Usual residence, 6244 N Robin, Livingston. Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 76 No 9, April 27, 1977. Died at Grace Nursing Home, early death was due to complications of diabetes. In 1927 moved with family to Copeland Kansas where he received his education. Moved to Winton, CA in 1937.1 
Birth*18 May 1920 He was born on 18 May 1920 at Durham, Marion, KS.1,2,3 
Marriage*9 Nov 1947 He married Edith Nichols, daughter of Samuel A Nichols and Lydia Schmidt, on 9 Nov 1947 at Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Address*1 Apr 1977  As of 1 Apr 1977, the address of David Eck was Livingston, Merced, CA, 95334.3 
Death*1 Apr 1977 He died on 1 Apr 1977 at Livingston, Merced, CA, at age 56.1,2,3 
Burial*5 Apr 1977 He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Edith Nichols b. circa 1923, d. 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.
  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).

John Jantz

M, #6730
Birth* John Jantz was born at Poland.1 

Family

Lena Schmidt
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 Schmidt

F, #6731
Birth* Lena Schmidt was born at Poland.1 

Family

John Jantz
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.

Jacob Eck

M, #6732
Birth* Jacob Eck was born at Russia.1 

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.

Jonas J Ratzlaff1

M, #6787, b. 25 Aug 1909, d. 4 May 1987
FatherJohn B Ratzlaff2
MotherSusie Koehn2 b. 10 Jun 1882, d. 27 Jan 1970
Note* Jonas J Ratzlaff Occupation - welder.2 
Birth*25 Aug 1909 He was born on 25 Aug 1909 at Durham, Marion, KS.2,3 
Birth25 Aug 1910 He was born on 25 Aug 1910 at KS.1 
Marriage*26 Apr 1931 He married Martha Koehn, daughter of John A Koehn and Rachel Koehn, on 26 Apr 1931.2 
Address*Jun 1982  As of Jun 1982, the address of Jonas J Ratzlaff and Martha Koehn was Livingston, Merced, CA.4 
Address*May 1987  As of May 1987, the address of Jonas J Ratzlaff was Livingston, Merced, CA.3 
Death*4 May 1987 He died on 4 May 1987 at Merced, CA, at age 77.3,1 

Family

Martha Koehn b. 11 Jan 1914, d. 11 Oct 2004
Marriage*26 Apr 1931 He married Martha Koehn, daughter of John A Koehn and Rachel Koehn, on 26 Apr 1931.2 

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. [S711] Obituary for Quentin Giesbrecht, Messenger of Truth, unknown location, ca Jul 1982, 10. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for Quentin Giesbrecht.

Martha Koehn

F, #6788, b. 11 Jan 1914, d. 11 Oct 2004
FatherJohn A Koehn1 b. 23 Dec 1885, d. 2 May 1966
MotherRachel Koehn1 b. 23 Oct 1887, d. 28 Mar 1961
Note* Martha Koehn From 'The John A Koehn Genealogy' compiled by Mrs. Reuben Koehn.1 
Married Name Her married name was Ratzlaff. 
Birth*11 Jan 1914 She was born on 11 Jan 1914 at Harrold, Wilbarger, TX.1,2 
Marriage*26 Apr 1931 She married Jonas J Ratzlaff, son of John B Ratzlaff and Susie Koehn, on 26 Apr 1931.1 
Address*Jun 1982  As of Jun 1982, the address of Martha Koehn and Jonas J Ratzlaff was Livingston, Merced, CA.3 
Address*11 Oct 2004  As of 11 Oct 2004, the address of Martha Koehn was Turlock, Stanislaus, CA, 95380.2 
Death*11 Oct 2004 She died on 11 Oct 2004 at age 90.2 

Family

Jonas J Ratzlaff b. 25 Aug 1909, d. 4 May 1987
Marriage*26 Apr 1931 She married Jonas J Ratzlaff, son of John B Ratzlaff and Susie Koehn, on 26 Apr 1931.1 

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. [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. [S711] Obituary for Quentin Giesbrecht, Messenger of Truth, unknown location, ca Jul 1982, 10. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for Quentin Giesbrecht.

Minnie Koehn

F, #6805, b. 6 Aug 1896, d. 28 Mar 1977
FatherBenjamin T Koehn1 b. 3 Oct 1859, d. 2 Jan 1928
MotherAnna Buller1 b. 29 Oct 1860, d. 9 May 1943
Name Variation Minnie Koehn was also known as Mena.2 
Note* She Death Cert in Vol 39 pg 368, Merced County Records. Usual residence Jones Rd, Winton. Informant Everett Wedell.1 
Married Name Her married name was Wedell. 
Married Name Her married name was Wedel.1 
Birth*6 Aug 1896 She was born on 6 Aug 1896 at KS.1,3 
BirthAug 1897 She was born in Aug 1897 at KS.4,2 
Birthcirca 1899 She was born circa 1899 at KS.5,6 
Marriage*23 Feb 1919 She married Abraham J Wedel, son of Jacob P Wedel and Helena Buller, on 23 Feb 1919 at Winton, Merced, CA.1,5 
Divorce* Minnie Koehn and Abraham J Wedel were divorced.1,6 
Address*1 Apr 1935  As of 1 Apr 1935, the address of Minnie Koehn and Everett Charles Wedel was Winton Way, Winton, Merced, CA.6 
Death*28 Mar 1977 Minnie Koehn died on 28 Mar 1977 at Atwater, Merced, CA, at age 80.1 
Burial*31 Mar 1977 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Abraham J Wedel b. 19 Apr 1893, d. 5 Apr 1955
Marriage*23 Feb 1919 She married Abraham J Wedel, son of Jacob P Wedel and Helena Buller, on 23 Feb 1919 at Winton, Merced, CA.1,5 
Divorce* Minnie Koehn and Abraham J Wedel were divorced.1,6 
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. [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. [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.
  4. [S880] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1900 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Deep Creek Township, Woods, OT. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Merced City, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 24-35, sheet 8A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Maria Schmidt

F, #6845, b. 30 Oct 1836, d. 22 Jan 1921
Burial* Maria Schmidt was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Note* She From 'The Story of Benjamin T Koehn & Anna Buller Koehn' by Laura Koehn Wilson Death Cert in Vol 5 pg 243, Merced County Records. Widowed. Informant T T Koehn Lived in Merced County 7 years.1 
Name Variation She was also known as Mary.2 
Married Name Her married name was Koehn. 
Birth1835 She was born in 1835 at Russia.2 
Birth*30 Oct 1836 She was born on 30 Oct 1836 at Wolymen, Russia.1 
Marriage* She married Tobias J Koehn at Russia.1 
Marriage*circa 1862 Maria Schmidt married Jacob D Koehn circa 1862 at Russia.1 
Death*22 Jan 1921 Maria Schmidt died on 22 Jan 1921 at Winton, Merced, CA, at age 84.1 

Family 1

Tobias J Koehn b. 1832, d. 1860
Marriage* She married Tobias J Koehn at Russia.1 
Children

Family 2

Jacob D Koehn b. 1 Jan 1840, d. 30 Sep 1887
Marriage*circa 1862 Maria Schmidt married Jacob D Koehn circa 1862 at Russia.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. [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.

Sarah Toews

F, #6846, b. 8 Jan 1867, d. 21 Aug 1940
Marriage* Sarah Toews married Jacob Hoeppner, son of Anton Hoeppner and Anganetha Penner.1 
Note* Sarah Toews Death Cert in Vol 13 pg 101, Merced County Records. Died in Merced General Hospital. Widowed. Father unknown, mother, Nellie, both born in Russia.2 
Name Variation She was also known as Hoeppner.1 
Birth*8 Jan 1867 She was born on 8 Jan 1867 at Russia.2,3 
Death*21 Aug 1940 She died on 21 Aug 1940 at Merced, Merced, CA, at age 73.2,3 
Burial*26 Aug 1940 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.2 

Family

Jacob Hoeppner b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 26 Apr 1920

Citations

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

Dena Koehn

F, #6847, b. 9 Sep 1889, d. 17 Mar 1976
FatherBenjamin T Koehn1 b. 3 Oct 1859, d. 2 Jan 1928
MotherAnna Buller1 b. 29 Oct 1860, d. 9 May 1943
Note* Dena Koehn Second wife of Adam Ratzlaff, Marriage vows by C H McCray, Justice of the Peace, Merced. Witness Flossie Lobo. Dena's first marriage at age 53. Death Cert in Vol 38 pg 67, Merced County Records. Died in convalescent hospital at age 86. Informant, Mrs. Laura Wilson, sister.1 
Married Name Her married name was Ratzlaff. 
Birth*9 Sep 1889 She was born on 9 Sep 1889 at Durham, Marion, KS.1,2,3,4,5,6,7 
Address1 Apr 1935  As of 1 Apr 1935, the address of Dena Koehn was Merced, CA.6 
Marriage*26 Mar 1943 She married Adam Jacob Ratzlaff, son of Jacob J Ratzlaff and Anna Foth, on 26 Mar 1943 at Merced, Merced, CA.1 
Address*Mar 1976  As of Mar 1976, the address of Dena Koehn was Atwater, Merced, CA, 95301.2 
Death*17 Mar 1976 She died on 17 Mar 1976 at Merced, Merced, CA, at age 86.1,2,8,3,7 
Burial*20 Mar 1976 She was buried at Winton Cemetery District, Winton, Merced, CA.1,7

Family

Adam Jacob Ratzlaff b. 27 Mar 1882, d. 28 May 1950
Marriage*26 Mar 1943 She married Adam Jacob Ratzlaff, son of Jacob J Ratzlaff and Anna Foth, on 26 Mar 1943 at Merced, 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. [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. [S880] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1900 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Deep Creek Township, Woods, OT. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [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.
  6. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 24-35, sheet 7A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com, Dena Ratzlaff, Winton Cemetery, Winton, Merced County, CA. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.
  8. [S894] Unknown volume, Merced County, California Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record: Book 38, Page 67, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Merced County, CA Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record.

Sady E Wedel1,2,3

F, #6853, b. 4 Apr 1898, d. 19 Nov 1977
FatherDavid D Wadel4 b. 30 Sep 1870, d. 10 May 1938
MotherLena Jantz4 b. 12 May 1879, d. 19 Nov 1961
Note* Sady E Wedel Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 76 No 25, December 7, 1977. Maiden name spelled Wedel. Grew up in Greensburg KS, at age 18 moved with her family to Montezuma, KS. Had 3 sons and 1 daughter. In 1971 moved to Livingston, CA.4 
Married Name Her married name was Jantz. 
Birth*4 Apr 1898 She was born on 4 Apr 1898 at Durham, Marion, KS.4,2,3 
Marriage*21 Oct 1917 She married Fred Jantz, son of Benjamin B Jantz and Lena Nichols, on 21 Oct 1917 at Montezuma Church, Montezuma, Gray, KS.1,4
Address*19 Nov 1977  As of 19 Nov 1977, the address of Sady E Wedel was Livingston, Merced, CA, 95334.3 
Death*19 Nov 1977 She died on 19 Nov 1977 at Turlock, Stanislaus, CA, at age 79.4,2,3 
Burial*22 Nov 1977 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.4 

Family

Fred Jantz b. 28 Aug 1890, d. 17 Mar 1974
Marriage*21 Oct 1917 She married Fred Jantz, son of Benjamin B Jantz and Lena Nichols, on 21 Oct 1917 at Montezuma Church, Montezuma, Gray, KS.1,4

Citations

  1. [S1251] Unknown name of person, Fred Jantz and Sady E Wedel Marriage Licence unknown file number, unknown repository, Cimarron, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as Fred Jantz and Sady E Wedel Marriage Licence.
  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. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Sam A Koehn

M, #6864, b. 8 Dec 1895, d. 17 Jan 1986
FatherAndrew H Koehn1
MotherEva Koehn1
Note* Sam A Koehn Death Cert in Vol 62 pg 34, Merced County Records. Widowed. Informant Edwin Koehn, son.1 
Birth*8 Dec 1895 He was born on 8 Dec 1895 at KS.1,2,3 
Address*17 Jan 1986  As of 17 Jan 1986, the address of Sam A Koehn was Winton, Merced, CA, 95388.3 
Death*17 Jan 1986 He died on 17 Jan 1986 at Atwater, Merced, CA, at age 90.1,2,3 
Burial*21 Jan 1986 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).

Bernard P Jantz

M, #6869
Birth* Bernard P Jantz was born at Russia.1 

Family

Susanna Unruh
Children
  • Sadie Jantz1
  • Lena Jantz+1 b. 22 Jul 1879, d. 22 Oct 1964
  • Daniel B Jantz1 b. 28 Feb 1881, d. 11 Apr 1964
  • David B Jantz1 b. 23 Oct 1882, d. 23 Nov 1969
  • Rachel Jantz1 b. 12 Oct 1885, d. 9 Jan 1970
  • Fanny Jantz1 b. 21 Dec 1888, d. 29 Jun 1964
  • Joseph B Jantz1 b. 21 Jul 1893, d. 17 Feb 1982
  • Martha Jantz+1 b. 18 Dec 1897
  • Bertha Jantz+1 b. 9 Oct 1902, d. 13 Mar 1998

Citations

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