Myrtle Catherine Dirks

F, #2457, b. 12 Sep 1920, d. 29 Aug 1941
FatherGeorge J Dirks1 b. 5 Mar 1869, d. 11 Dec 1939
MotherSusie Unruh1 b. 12 Feb 1882, d. 14 Mar 1962
Married Name Her married name was Eason. 
Birth*12 Sep 1920 Myrtle Catherine Dirks was born on 12 Sep 1920 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1,2,3 
Death*29 Aug 1941 She died on 29 Aug 1941 at Atwater, Merced, CA, at age 20.1,2 
Burial* 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. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Laverne Irene Dirks

F, #2458, b. 1 Jul 1924, d. 25 Feb 1992
FatherGeorge J Dirks1 b. 5 Mar 1869, d. 11 Dec 1939
MotherSusie Unruh1 b. 12 Feb 1882, d. 14 Mar 1962
Note* Laverne Irene Dirks Birth Cert in Vol 9, page 467, Merced County Records. Name on certificate, Verna Ireen. Delivered by midwife, Susanna Giesbrecht.1 
Married Name Her married name was Eason. 
Birth*1 Jul 1924 She was born on 1 Jul 1924 at Winton, Merced, CA.1,2,3,4 
Address*25 Feb 1992  As of 25 Feb 1992, the address of Laverne Irene Dirks was Atwater, Merced, CA, 95301.3 
Death*25 Feb 1992 She died on 25 Feb 1992 at Atwater, Merced, CA, at age 67.1,2,3 
Burial*28 Feb 1992 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).
  4. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Cornelius V Giesbrecht

M, #2460, b. 20 Jun 1880, d. 15 Oct 1956
FatherCornelius D Giesbrecht1 b. 2 Jan 1844, d. 22 Jul 1925
MotherHelena Veer1 b. 13 Apr 1853, d. 8 Feb 1942
Reference* Reference: 4.1 
Note* Cornelius V Giesbrecht Born and raised in Manitoba, Canada. Moved with his parents to Waldheim, Saskatchewan where he married Katharina Fast on Feb. 23, 1904. In 1910 they moved to Swalwell, Alberta. In 1911 they moved to Winton, Calif. They resided in Winton until he retired from well drilling and pump business in 1952 and moved to Glenn, Calif.1 
Birth*20 Jun 1880 He was born on 20 Jun 1880 at Manitoba, Canada.1,2 
Marriage*23 Feb 1904 He married Katharina Fast, daughter of Johann Fast and Katharina Fast, on 23 Feb 1904 at Canada.1 
Death*15 Oct 1956 Cornelius V Giesbrecht died on 15 Oct 1956 at Glenn, Glenn, CA, at age 76.1,2 
Burial*19 Oct 1956 He was buried Willows, Glenn, CA.1 

Family

Katharina Fast b. 19 Sep 1883, d. 13 Mar 1966
Children
  • Katherine Evelyn Giesbrecht+1 b. 4 Mar 1905, d. 4 Jun 1981
  • John Cornelius Giesbrecht1 b. 8 Nov 1906, d. 17 Apr 1978
  • Benjamin Fredrick Giesbrecht1 b. 7 Jul 1908, d. 21 Feb 1986
  • William Paul Giesbrecht+1 b. 13 Nov 1911, d. 11 Oct 1952
  • David Leonard Giesbrecht1 b. 19 Mar 1914, d. 8 Aug 1983
  • Tobias Tony Giesbrecht1 b. 5 Dec 1915, d. 14 Feb 1982
  • Jacob E Giesbrecht1 b. 9 Jan 1919, d. 16 Mar 1919

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.

Katharina Fast

F, #2461, b. 19 Sep 1883, d. 13 Mar 1966
FatherJohann Fast1 b. 21 Mar 1844
MotherKatharina Fast1 b. 28 Oct 1843, d. 19 Sep 1907
Note* Katharina Fast Died in Bloss Memorial Hospital in Atwater, due to heart failure at age of 82 years. Length of stay in county of death - 3 months (was visiting) Length of stay in California 50 years; most of this time lived in rural Winton in Merced County. Lived in Glenn CA approximately last 15 years of life.1 
Reference* Reference: 5.1 
Married Name Her married name was Giesbrecht. 
Name Variation She was also known as Kathryn.2 
Birth9 Sep 1883 She was born on 9 Sep 1883 at MI.2 
Birth*19 Sep 1883 She was born on 19 Sep 1883 at Mountain Lake, Cottonwood, MN.1 
Marriage*23 Feb 1904 She married Cornelius V Giesbrecht, son of Cornelius D Giesbrecht and Helena Veer, on 23 Feb 1904 at Canada.1 
Death*13 Mar 1966 Katharina Fast died on 13 Mar 1966 at Atwater, Merced, CA, at age 82.1,2 
Burial*17 Mar 1966 She was buried Willows, Glenn, CA.1 

Family

Cornelius V Giesbrecht b. 20 Jun 1880, d. 15 Oct 1956
Marriage*23 Feb 1904 She married Cornelius V Giesbrecht, son of Cornelius D Giesbrecht and Helena Veer, on 23 Feb 1904 at Canada.1 
Children
  • Katherine Evelyn Giesbrecht+1 b. 4 Mar 1905, d. 4 Jun 1981
  • John Cornelius Giesbrecht1 b. 8 Nov 1906, d. 17 Apr 1978
  • Benjamin Fredrick Giesbrecht1 b. 7 Jul 1908, d. 21 Feb 1986
  • William Paul Giesbrecht+1 b. 13 Nov 1911, d. 11 Oct 1952
  • David Leonard Giesbrecht1 b. 19 Mar 1914, d. 8 Aug 1983
  • Tobias Tony Giesbrecht1 b. 5 Dec 1915, d. 14 Feb 1982
  • Jacob E Giesbrecht1 b. 9 Jan 1919, d. 16 Mar 1919

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.

Katherine Evelyn Giesbrecht

F, #2462, b. 4 Mar 1905, d. 4 Jun 1981
FatherCornelius V Giesbrecht1 b. 20 Jun 1880, d. 15 Oct 1956
MotherKatharina Fast1 b. 19 Sep 1883, d. 13 Mar 1966
Reference* Reference: Q4NR-TK.1 
Birth*4 Mar 1905 Katherine Evelyn Giesbrecht was born on 4 Mar 1905 at Waldheim, Saskatchewan, Canada.1,2,3 
Marriage*10 Jul 1927 She married Henry Warkentin Giesbrecht, son of Gerhardt K Giesbrecht and Anna G Warkentin, on 10 Jul 1927 at Montezuma, Gray, KS.4,1
Address*Jun 1981  As of Jun 1981, the address of Katherine Evelyn Giesbrecht was Atwater, Merced, CA, 95388.2 
Death*4 Jun 1981 She died on 4 Jun 1981 at Merced, Merced, CA, at age 76.1,2,3 
Burial*9 Jun 1981 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Henry Warkentin Giesbrecht b. 11 Mar 1900, d. 1 Jan 1975
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. [S1243] Unknown name of person, Henry Giesbrecht and Katie Giesbrecht Marriage Certificate unknown file number, unknown repository, Cimarron, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as Henry Giesbrecht and Katie Giesbrecht Marriage Certificate.

William Paul Giesbrecht

M, #2465, b. 13 Nov 1911, d. 11 Oct 1952
FatherCornelius V Giesbrecht1 b. 20 Jun 1880, d. 15 Oct 1956
MotherKatharina Fast1 b. 19 Sep 1883, d. 13 Mar 1966
Reference* Reference: Q4NR-Z8.1 
Birth*13 Nov 1911 William Paul Giesbrecht was born on 13 Nov 1911 at Winton, Merced, CA.1,2,3 
Marriage*5 Jul 1936 He married Myrtle Mildred Unruh, daughter of Isaac P Unruh and Lena Jantz, on 5 Jul 1936 at Copeland, Gray, KS.1 
Death*11 Oct 1952 William Paul Giesbrecht died on 11 Oct 1952 at Lodi, San Joaquin, CA, at age 40.1,2,3 
Burial*17 Oct 1952 He was buried at Winton Cemetery District, Winton, Merced, CA.1,3

Family

Myrtle Mildred Unruh b. 26 May 1918, d. 4 Jan 2011

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. [S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com, William Paul Giesbrecht, Winton Cemetery, Winton, Merced County, CA. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.

Cornelius D Giesbrecht

M, #2475, b. 2 Jan 1844, d. 22 Jul 1925
FatherJacob Giesbrecht1 b. 1820, d. 1850
MotherElizabeth Driedger1 b. 1818, d. 1890
Reference* Reference: 8.1 
Note* Cornelius D Giesbrecht Death Cert. vol 6 pg 446, Merced County Records. Died of Bright's Disease at age 81 years, 6 months. Occupation - Farmer, store keeper, postmaster, blacksmith, community leader. Lived in California 14 years at date of death.1 
Burial* He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Birth*2 Jan 1844 He was born on 2 Jan 1844 at Molotschna, Russia.1 
Marriage*7 Sep 1866 He married Maria DeVeer on 7 Sep 1866 at Kleine Gemeinde, Molotschna, Russia.1 
Death*22 Jul 1925 Cornelius D Giesbrecht died on 22 Jul 1925 at Merced, CA, at age 81.1 

Family 1

Maria DeVeer b. 8 Sep 1847, d. 17 Oct 1872
Children
  • Katharina V Giesbrecht1 b. 7 Jun 1867, d. 7 May 1891
  • Maria B Giesbrecht1 b. 28 Oct 1869, d. 28 May 1941
  • Elizabeth Giesbrecht1 b. 2 May 1871, d. 31 Aug 1940

Family 2

Helena Veer b. 13 Apr 1853, d. 8 Feb 1942
Children
  • Cornelius V Giesbrecht+1 b. 20 Jun 1880, d. 15 Oct 1956
  • Helena Maria Giesbrecht1 b. 8 Jun 1882, d. 31 Aug 1942
  • Anna Sarah Giesbrecht+1 b. 4 Aug 1884, d. 6 Dec 1966
  • Jacob Veer Giesbrecht1 b. 1 Feb 1887, d. 3 Oct 1980
  • Justina Susanna Giesbrecht1 b. 30 Oct 1894, d. 18 Feb 1973

Citations

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

Helena Veer

F, #2476, b. 13 Apr 1853, d. 8 Feb 1942
FatherCornelius Veer1
MotherMary Schmidt1
Note* Helena Veer Died at age of 88 years, 9 months & 26 days of Cerebral Hemorrhage, arterio- sclerosis due to Senility. Died at home in rural Winton. Death Cert in Vol 13 pg 449, Merced County Records. 31 years in California, 41 years in USA.1 
Reference* Reference: 9.1 
Birth*13 Apr 1853 She was born on 13 Apr 1853 at Russia.1,2 
Death*8 Feb 1942 She died on 8 Feb 1942 at Winton, Merced, CA, at age 88.1,2 
Burial*11 Feb 1942 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Cornelius D Giesbrecht b. 2 Jan 1844, d. 22 Jul 1925
Children
  • Cornelius V Giesbrecht+1 b. 20 Jun 1880, d. 15 Oct 1956
  • Helena Maria Giesbrecht1 b. 8 Jun 1882, d. 31 Aug 1942
  • Anna Sarah Giesbrecht+1 b. 4 Aug 1884, d. 6 Dec 1966
  • Jacob Veer Giesbrecht1 b. 1 Feb 1887, d. 3 Oct 1980
  • Justina Susanna Giesbrecht1 b. 30 Oct 1894, d. 18 Feb 1973

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.

Barney P Unruh

M, #2485, b. 13 Jul 1844, d. 12 Dec 1914
FatherPeter Unruh1
Reference* Reference: 14.1 
Note* Barney P Unruh Death Certificate, State of Kansas 5-615. Obituary Dec. 17, 1914, 'Pawnee Rock Herald' Vol II No. 22. From 'Brothers in Need to Brothers in Deed' book: Barnhardt P Unruh, 30, weaver; wife Helena, 24 and sons Benjamin and Jacob arrived in Philadelphia Jan. 9, 1875 from Liverpool aboard the S. S. Kennelsworth.1 
Birth*13 Jul 1844 He was born on 13 Jul 1844 at Russia.1 
Marriage*8 Nov 1870 He married Helena Dirks, daughter of Benjamin B Dirks and Catharina Unruh, on 8 Nov 1870 at Russia.1 
Death*12 Dec 1914 Barney P Unruh died on 12 Dec 1914 at Pawnee Rock, Barton, KS, at age 70.1 
Burial*13 Dec 1914 He was buried Pawnee Rock, Barton, KS.1 

Family

Helena Dirks b. 15 Aug 1850, d. 1 Apr 1933
Children
  • Benjamin B Unruh1 b. 1873, d. 22 Aug 1939
  • Jacob B Unruh1 b. Aug 1874, d. 1950
  • Katie Unruh1 b. Aug 1877, d. 1956
  • Henry Unruh1 b. Sep 1880, d. 1963
  • Susie Unruh+1 b. 12 Feb 1882, d. 14 Mar 1962
  • Anna Unruh1 b. 4 Jan 1884, d. 24 Aug 1958
  • Lizzie Unruh1 b. Aug 1886, d. 11 Nov 1947
  • Carrie Unruh1 b. Jan 1888, d. 1912
  • Lena Unruh1 b. 7 Jan 1890, d. 8 Feb 1962

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 Heinrich Dirks

M, #2492, b. 6 Jan 1844, d. 28 May 1919
FatherHeinrich J Dirks1 b. 20 May 1808, d. 27 Apr 1887
MotherSusanna Isaac1 b. 16 Sep 1809, d. 27 Apr 1887
Reference* Reference: 12.1 
Note* Jacob Heinrich Dirks Born 3 a.m. on a Saturday morning. Weaver of Linen. His father was Heinrich J. Dirks from the village of Jadwininne near Ostrog in Volyinia in Russia, from the church book No. 15 and 16, written by school teacher, Heinrich Block, Karolswalde in the year 1865 A.D. 4th of October. Certificate of Death, State of Kansas #49 424. Died of organic heart disease.1 
Birth*6 Jan 1844 He was born on 6 Jan 1844 at Karolswalde, Jadweninne, Russia.1 
Marriage*21 Oct 1863 He married Susanna Unruh, daughter of Benjamin Unruh and Susan Unruh, on 21 Oct 1863 at Karlswalde, Russia.1 
Marriage*1 Jun 1913 Jacob Heinrich Dirks married Eva Becker on 1 Jun 1913 at Goltry, Alfalfa, OK.1 
Death*28 May 1919 Jacob Heinrich Dirks died on 28 May 1919 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS, at age 75.1 

Family 1

Susanna Unruh b. 18 May 1846, d. 5 Nov 1912
Children
  • Gerhard J Dirks+1 b. 12 Nov 1864, d. 4 May 1937
  • Maria Dirks1 b. 17 Mar 1865, d. 12 Apr 1868
  • George J Dirks+1 b. 5 Mar 1869, d. 11 Dec 1939
  • Susanna Dirks1 b. 24 May 1871, d. 24 Jun 1912
  • Helena Dirks+1 b. 18 May 1873, d. 6 Jul 1935
  • Katarina Dirks1 b. 1876, d. 24 Mar 1890
  • Elizabeth Dirks1 b. 18 Mar 1878, d. 19 Aug 1937
  • Cornelius J Dirks1 b. 24 Oct 1881, d. 6 Apr 1963
  • Matilda Dirks1 b. 14 Jul 1886, d. 23 Jun 1966
  • Frank Jacob Dirks+1 b. 9 Oct 1887, d. 17 May 1945
  • David Dirks1 b. 24 Mar 1890, d. 18 Jun 1947

Family 2

Eva Becker b. 5 May 1856, d. 3 Sep 1925

Citations

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

Susanna Unruh

F, #2493, b. 18 May 1846, d. 5 Nov 1912
FatherBenjamin Unruh1
MotherSusan Unruh1
Note* Susanna Unruh Born at 6 p.m. Monday evening. In 1861, 24th of March on Sunday, was baptized by Elder Tobias Unruh. Certificate of Death, State of Kansas #49 77.1 
Reference* Reference: 13.1 
Married Name Her married name was Dirks. 
Birth*18 May 1846 She was born on 18 May 1846 at Jadweninne, Russia.1 
Marriage*21 Oct 1863 She married Jacob Heinrich Dirks, son of Heinrich J Dirks and Susanna Isaac, on 21 Oct 1863 at Karlswalde, Russia.1 
Death*5 Nov 1912 Susanna Unruh died on 5 Nov 1912 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS, at age 66.1 
Burial*7 Nov 1912 She was buried Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1 

Family

Jacob Heinrich Dirks b. 6 Jan 1844, d. 28 May 1919
Marriage*21 Oct 1863 She married Jacob Heinrich Dirks, son of Heinrich J Dirks and Susanna Isaac, on 21 Oct 1863 at Karlswalde, Russia.1 
Children
  • Gerhard J Dirks+1 b. 12 Nov 1864, d. 4 May 1937
  • Maria Dirks1 b. 17 Mar 1865, d. 12 Apr 1868
  • George J Dirks+1 b. 5 Mar 1869, d. 11 Dec 1939
  • Susanna Dirks1 b. 24 May 1871, d. 24 Jun 1912
  • Helena Dirks+1 b. 18 May 1873, d. 6 Jul 1935
  • Katarina Dirks1 b. 1876, d. 24 Mar 1890
  • Elizabeth Dirks1 b. 18 Mar 1878, d. 19 Aug 1937
  • Cornelius J Dirks1 b. 24 Oct 1881, d. 6 Apr 1963
  • Matilda Dirks1 b. 14 Jul 1886, d. 23 Jun 1966
  • Frank Jacob Dirks+1 b. 9 Oct 1887, d. 17 May 1945
  • David Dirks1 b. 24 Mar 1890, d. 18 Jun 1947

Citations

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

Gerhard J Dirks

M, #2494, b. 12 Nov 1864, d. 4 May 1937
FatherJacob Heinrich Dirks1 b. 6 Jan 1844, d. 28 May 1919
MotherSusanna Unruh1 b. 18 May 1846, d. 5 Nov 1912
Burial* Gerhard J Dirks was buried KS.1 
Birth*12 Nov 1864 He was born on 12 Nov 1864 at Jadweninne, Russia.1 
Marriage*5 Apr 1891 He married Julia Jantz on 5 Apr 1891 at Durham, Marion, KS.1 
Divorce* Gerhard J Dirks and Julia Jantz were divorced.1 
Marriage*10 Jun 1917 Gerhard J Dirks married Carrie Unruh on 10 Jun 1917 at Galva, McPherson, KS.1 
Death*4 May 1937 Gerhard J Dirks died on 4 May 1937 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS, at age 72.1 

Family 1

Julia Jantz b. 9 Oct 1871, d. 21 Apr 1915
Children
  • Ida Mae Dirks+1 b. 4 May 1892, d. 2 Oct 1975
  • Sarah Dirks1 b. 28 Jul 1893, d. 8 Aug 1893
  • Lincoln Dirks1 b. 16 Jul 1894, d. 16 Nov 1986
  • Osie Dirks1 b. 16 Jul 1897, d. 26 May 1924
  • Allen Dirks1 b. 16 Jun 1899
  • John D Dirks1 b. 27 Feb 1901, d. 29 Jul 1959
  • Viola Dirks1 b. 8 Jun 1904, d. 27 Jul 1961
  • Henry Dirks1 b. 13 Jul 1906, d. 28 Jun 1907
  • Frank Dirks1 b. 27 Dec 1909, d. 27 Dec 1909

Family 2

Carrie Unruh b. 30 Oct 1885, d. 16 Mar 1939

Citations

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

Helena Dirks

F, #2496, b. 18 May 1873, d. 6 Jul 1935
FatherJacob Heinrich Dirks1 b. 6 Jan 1844, d. 28 May 1919
MotherSusanna Unruh1 b. 18 May 1846, d. 5 Nov 1912
Burial* Helena Dirks was buried KS.1 
Married Name Her married name was Smith. 
Birth*18 May 1873 She was born on 18 May 1873 at Jadweninne, Russia.1 
Marriage*1894 She married Andrew H Smith in 1894 at Durham, Marion, KS.1 
Death*6 Jul 1935 Helena Dirks died on 6 Jul 1935 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS, at age 62.1 

Family

Andrew H Smith b. 16 Nov 1869, d. 1 Mar 1945
Children
  • Alfred A Smith1 b. 21 Mar 1896, d. 25 Apr 1979
  • Hannah Smith1 b. 11 Jul 1897, d. 25 Mar 1928
  • Lillian Smith1 b. 11 Jul 1898, d. Aug 1898
  • William A Smith1 b. 9 Sep 1898, d. 6 Aug 1955
  • Sarah Smith+1 b. 2 Aug 1901, d. 27 Apr 1964
  • Katie Irene Smith1 b. 27 Feb 1903
  • Sadie Stella Smith1 b. 8 Feb 1905
  • Evelyn Smith1 b. 23 Nov 1906, d. 20 Feb 1974
  • Alice Smith1 b. 19 Jun 1912, d. 11 Jun 1919

Citations

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

Frank Jacob Dirks

M, #2500, b. 9 Oct 1887, d. 17 May 1945
FatherJacob Heinrich Dirks1 b. 6 Jan 1844, d. 28 May 1919
MotherSusanna Unruh1 b. 18 May 1846, d. 5 Nov 1912
Note* Frank Jacob Dirks Died at home, corner of Mercedes & Winton Way, Winton. Farmer. Death Cert in Vol 14, pg 609, Merced County Records.1 
Birth*9 Oct 1887 He was born on 9 Oct 1887 at Durham, Marion, KS.1,2,3 
Marriage*17 Jan 1912 He married Lydia Jantz, daughter of Peter Jantz and Helena Smith, on 17 Jan 1912 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1,2 
Occupation*1 Apr 1930  As of 1 Apr 1930, his occupation was farm laborer.2 
Divorce* Frank Jacob Dirks and Lydia Jantz were divorced.1 
Death*17 May 1945 Frank Jacob Dirks died on 17 May 1945 at Winton, Merced, CA, at age 57.1,3 
Burial*19 May 1945 He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Lydia Jantz b. 22 Jul 1893, d. 21 Jan 1983
Marriage*17 Jan 1912 He married Lydia Jantz, daughter of Peter Jantz and Helena Smith, on 17 Jan 1912 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1,2 
Divorce* Frank Jacob Dirks and Lydia Jantz were divorced.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. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.

Andrew H Smith

M, #2502, b. 16 Nov 1869, d. 1 Mar 1945
Note* Andrew H Smith Emigrated to America at age 5 with his parents, settling at Florance, Kansas. Obituary in Messenger of Truth, Vol 44, No. 7.1 
Birth*16 Nov 1869 He was born on 16 Nov 1869 at Russia.1 
Marriage*1894 He married Helena Dirks, daughter of Jacob Heinrich Dirks and Susanna Unruh, in 1894 at Durham, Marion, KS.1 
Death*1 Mar 1945 Andrew H Smith died on 1 Mar 1945 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS, at age 75.1 

Family

Helena Dirks b. 18 May 1873, d. 6 Jul 1935
Children
  • Alfred A Smith1 b. 21 Mar 1896, d. 25 Apr 1979
  • Hannah Smith1 b. 11 Jul 1897, d. 25 Mar 1928
  • Lillian Smith1 b. 11 Jul 1898, d. Aug 1898
  • William A Smith1 b. 9 Sep 1898, d. 6 Aug 1955
  • Sarah Smith+1 b. 2 Aug 1901, d. 27 Apr 1964
  • Katie Irene Smith1 b. 27 Feb 1903
  • Sadie Stella Smith1 b. 8 Feb 1905
  • Evelyn Smith1 b. 23 Nov 1906, d. 20 Feb 1974
  • Alice Smith1 b. 19 Jun 1912, d. 11 Jun 1919

Citations

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