Sarah Smith

F, #2507, b. 2 Aug 1901, d. 27 Apr 1964
FatherAndrew H Smith1 b. 16 Nov 1869, d. 1 Mar 1945
MotherHelena Dirks1 b. 18 May 1873, d. 6 Jul 1935
Married Name Her married name was Koehn. 
Birth*2 Aug 1901 Sarah Smith was born on 2 Aug 1901 at Durham, Marion, KS.1 
Death*27 Apr 1964 She died on 27 Apr 1964 at Dodge City, Ford, KS, at age 62.1 

Citations

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

Benjamin Ratzlaff

M, #2533, b. 9 Dec 1903, d. 11 Sep 1953
FatherJacob Benjamin Ratzlaff1 b. 24 Mar 1877, d. 28 Feb 1963
MotherSusan Buller Koehn1 b. 9 Oct 1882, d. 25 Dec 1971
Birth*9 Dec 1903 Benjamin Ratzlaff was born on 9 Dec 1903 at Fairview, Major, OT.1,2,3,4 
Occupation*1 Jan 1920  As of 1 Jan 1920, his occupation was California highway laborer.3 
Marriage*14 Apr 1929 He married Ethel Hazel Dirks, daughter of George J Dirks and Susie Unruh, on 14 Apr 1929 at Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Address*1 Apr 1935  As of 1 Apr 1935, the address of Benjamin Ratzlaff and Ethel Hazel Dirks was Olive Avenue, Merced, CA.4 
Divorce* Benjamin Ratzlaff and Ethel Hazel Dirks were divorced.1 
Occupation1 Apr 1940  As of 1 Apr 1940, his occupation was farmer.4 
Death*11 Sep 1953 Benjamin Ratzlaff died on 11 Sep 1953 at Winton, Merced, CA, at age 49.1,5,2 
Burial* He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Ethel Hazel Dirks b. 30 Apr 1907, d. 30 Aug 1993
Marriage*14 Apr 1929 He married Ethel Hazel Dirks, daughter of George J Dirks and Susie Unruh, on 14 Apr 1929 at Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Divorce* Benjamin Ratzlaff and Ethel Hazel Dirks 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. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  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. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 24-35, sheet 3A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S894] Unknown volume, Merced County, California Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record: Book 18, Page 414, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Merced County, CA Deaths, 1852 - 1999 Record.

Evelyn June Ratzlaff

F, #2534, b. 4 Jun 1930, d. 7 Sep 1957
FatherBenjamin Ratzlaff1 b. 9 Dec 1903, d. 11 Sep 1953
MotherEthel Hazel Dirks1 b. 30 Apr 1907, d. 30 Aug 1993
Birth*4 Jun 1930 Evelyn June Ratzlaff was born on 4 Jun 1930 at Winton, Merced, CA.1,2,3,4 
(Resident) Address1 Apr 1935  As of 1 Apr 1935, the address of Benjamin Ratzlaff and Ethel Hazel Dirks was Olive Avenue, Merced, CA.4 
Death*7 Sep 1957 Evelyn June Ratzlaff died on 7 Sep 1957 at San Francisco, CA, at age 27.3 
Death8 Sep 1957 She died on 8 Sep 1957 at Merced, Merced, CA, at age 27.1 
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. [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. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  4. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 24-35, sheet 3A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Leland Ray Ratzlaff

M, #2535, b. 18 Oct 1931, d. 31 Oct 1997
FatherBenjamin Ratzlaff1 b. 9 Dec 1903, d. 11 Sep 1953
MotherEthel Hazel Dirks1 b. 30 Apr 1907, d. 30 Aug 1993
Birth*18 Oct 1931 Leland Ray Ratzlaff was born on 18 Oct 1931 at Winton, Merced, CA.1,2,3,4,5 
(Resident) Address1 Apr 1935  As of 1 Apr 1935, the address of Benjamin Ratzlaff and Ethel Hazel Dirks was Olive Avenue, Merced, CA.5 
Milit-Beg* Leland Ray Ratzlaff began military service. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War.4 
Address*31 Oct 1997  As of 31 Oct 1997, the address of Leland Ray Ratzlaff was Chester, Plumas, CA.2 
Death*31 Oct 1997 He died on 31 Oct 1997 at Plumas, CA, at age 66.2,3,4 
Burial*10 Nov 1997 He was buried at Chester Cemetery, Chester, Plumas, CA.6,4 

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. [S1051] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address; unknown reader.
  5. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 24-35, sheet 3A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1037] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address; unknown reader, 8 Nov 2003.

Herbert A Heppner1

M, #2540, b. 16 Aug 1915, d. 15 Oct 2003
FatherAbraham Erdman Heppner2 b. 18 Jun 1891, d. 12 Jul 1977
MotherLeah Koehn2 b. 14 Apr 1894, d. 16 Jul 1980
Birth*16 Aug 1915 Herbert A Heppner was born on 16 Aug 1915 at Winton, Merced, CA.2,3,4,1,5 
Address*1 Apr 1935  As of 1 Apr 1935, the address of Herbert A Heppner and Clara Harriet Dirks was Winton, Merced, CA.5 
Marriage*6 Sep 1936 Herbert A Heppner married Clara Harriet Dirks, daughter of George J Dirks and Susie Unruh, on 6 Sep 1936 at Winton, Merced, CA.2 
Occupation*1 Apr 1940  As of 1 Apr 1940, his occupation was farm laborer.5 
Divorce* Herbert A Heppner and Clara Harriet Dirks were divorced.2 
Address*15 Oct 2003  As of 15 Oct 2003, the address of Herbert A Heppner was Merced, Merced, CA, 95348.3 
Death*15 Oct 2003 He died on 15 Oct 2003 at age 88.3 

Family

Clara Harriet Dirks b. 21 Mar 1910, d. 11 Feb 1950
Marriage*6 Sep 1936 He married Clara Harriet Dirks, daughter of George J Dirks and Susie Unruh, on 6 Sep 1936 at Winton, Merced, CA.2 
Divorce* Herbert A Heppner and Clara Harriet Dirks were divorced.2 

Citations

  1. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Township #8, 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. [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.), Township #8, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 24-34, sheet 1A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Leah Koehn

F, #2552, b. 30 Jul 1917, d. 8 Sep 2002
FatherJoel Koehn1 b. 12 May 1886, d. 10 Jan 1969
MotherHelena Yost1 b. 4 Jan 1886, d. 28 May 1963
Married Name Her married name was Dirks. 
Birth*30 Jul 1917 Leah Koehn was born on 30 Jul 1917 at Winton, Merced, CA.1,2,3,4,5 
Address*1 Apr 1935  As of 1 Apr 1935, the address of Leah Koehn and Kermit Ernest Dirks was Shaffer Road, Merced, CA.5 
Marriage*14 Nov 1937 Leah Koehn married Kermit Ernest Dirks, son of George J Dirks and Susie Unruh, on 14 Nov 1937 at Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Divorce* Leah Koehn and Kermit Ernest Dirks were divorced.1 
Address*8 Sep 2002  As of 8 Sep 2002, the address of Leah Koehn was Merced, Merced, CA, 95348.2 
Death*8 Sep 2002 She died on 8 Sep 2002 at age 85.2 

Family

Kermit Ernest Dirks b. 22 May 1916, d. 10 May 1984
Marriage*14 Nov 1937 She married Kermit Ernest Dirks, son of George J Dirks and Susie Unruh, on 14 Nov 1937 at Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Divorce* Leah Koehn and Kermit Ernest Dirks were divorced.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. [S882] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Township #8, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [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.
  5. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 24-34, sheet 11A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Julia Jantz

F, #2583, b. 9 Oct 1871, d. 21 Apr 1915
Married Name Her married name was Dirks. 
Birth*9 Oct 1871 Julia Jantz was born on 9 Oct 1871 at Russia.1 
Marriage*5 Apr 1891 She married Gerhard J Dirks, son of Jacob Heinrich Dirks and Susanna Unruh, on 5 Apr 1891 at Durham, Marion, KS.1 
Divorce* Julia Jantz and Gerhard J Dirks were divorced.1 
Death*21 Apr 1915 Julia Jantz died on 21 Apr 1915 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS, at age 43.1 

Family

Gerhard J Dirks b. 12 Nov 1864, d. 4 May 1937
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

Citations

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

Elizabeth Jantz

F, #2592, b. 11 Jul 1872, d. 27 Nov 1902
FatherCarl T Jantz1 b. 10 Aug 1829, d. 31 Jul 1918
MotherSusie Buller1 b. 14 Oct 1849, d. 19 Feb 1918
Note* Elizabeth Jantz aka Lizzie Jantz.1 
Married Name Her married name was Dirks. 
Birth*11 Jul 1872 She was born on 11 Jul 1872 at Jadweninne, Russia.1 
Marriage*7 Dec 1890 She married George J Dirks, son of Jacob Heinrich Dirks and Susanna Unruh, on 7 Dec 1890 at Durham, Marion, KS.1 
Divorce* Elizabeth Jantz and George J Dirks were divorced.1 
Death*27 Nov 1902 Elizabeth Jantz died on 27 Nov 1902 at Pawnee Rock, Barton, KS, at age 30.1 

Family

George J Dirks b. 5 Mar 1869, d. 11 Dec 1939
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.

Samuel Dirks

M, #2593, b. 13 Mar 1892, d. 29 Jul 1978
FatherGeorge J Dirks1 b. 5 Mar 1869, d. 11 Dec 1939
MotherElizabeth Jantz1 b. 11 Jul 1872, d. 27 Nov 1902
Note* Samuel Dirks Self-employed farmer. Usual residence Bert Crane Rd Atwater. Death Cert in Vol 42 pg 166, Merced County Records.1 
Birth*13 Mar 1892 He was born on 13 Mar 1892 at Durham, Marion, KS.1,2,3,4 
Occupation*15 Apr 1910  As of 15 Apr 1910, his occupation was laborer on home farm.4 
Marriage*17 Jun 1917 He married Iva B Schmidt, daughter of Benjamin H Schmidt and Lena Unruh, on 17 Jun 1917 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1 
Address*29 Jul 1978  As of 29 Jul 1978, the address of Samuel Dirks was Atwater, Merced, CA, 95301.3 
Death*29 Jul 1978 He died on 29 Jul 1978 at Merced, Merced, CA, at age 86.1,3,2 
Burial*1 Aug 1978 He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Iva B Schmidt b. 24 May 1896, d. 1 Jul 1981
Marriage*17 Jun 1917 He married Iva B Schmidt, daughter of Benjamin H Schmidt and Lena Unruh, on 17 Jun 1917 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1 
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. [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. [S881] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1910 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Greensburg, Kiowa, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Esther Dirks

F, #2594, b. 29 Jun 1895, d. 26 Dec 1995
FatherGeorge J Dirks1 b. 5 Mar 1869, d. 11 Dec 1939
MotherElizabeth Jantz1 b. 11 Jul 1872, d. 27 Nov 1902
Married Name Her married name was Yost. 
Birth*29 Jun 1895 Esther Dirks was born on 29 Jun 1895 at Durham, Marion, KS.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*29 Apr 1917 She married Peter Norman Yost, son of Nicholai Yost and Helena Schmidt, on 29 Apr 1917 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1 
Address*26 Dec 1995  As of 26 Dec 1995, the address of Esther Dirks was Livingston, Merced, CA, 95334.3 
Death*26 Dec 1995 She died on 26 Dec 1995 at Livingston, Merced, CA, at age 100.1,2,3 
Burial*30 Dec 1995 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Peter Norman Yost b. 7 Jan 1896, d. 4 Feb 1979
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).
  4. [S881] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1910 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Greensburg, Kiowa, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Jacob K Dirks

M, #2595, b. 18 Nov 1897
FatherGeorge J Dirks1 b. 5 Mar 1869, d. 11 Dec 1939
MotherElizabeth Jantz1 b. 11 Jul 1872, d. 27 Nov 1902
Birth*18 Nov 1897 Jacob K Dirks was born on 18 Nov 1897 at Durham, Marion, KS.1,2,3 
Occupation*1 Jan 1920  As of 1 Jan 1920, his occupation was student.3 
Marriage*4 Jun 1920 He married Ruth Penner on 4 Jun 1920 at Newton, Harvey, KS.1 

Family

Ruth Penner b. 6 Apr 1900
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. [S881] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1910 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Greensburg, Kiowa, KS. 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.), Center Township, Kiowa, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.

Warren Leroy Dirks

M, #2599, b. 24 Mar 1922, d. 28 Feb 1923
FatherSamuel Dirks1 b. 13 Mar 1892, d. 29 Jul 1978
MotherIva B Schmidt1 b. 24 May 1896, d. 1 Jul 1981
Burial* Warren Leroy Dirks was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 
Birth*24 Mar 1922 He was born on 24 Mar 1922 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1 
Death*28 Feb 1923 He died on 28 Feb 1923 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.

Peter Norman Yost1

M, #2631, b. 7 Jan 1896, d. 4 Feb 1979
FatherNicholai Yost2 b. 17 Apr 1860, d. 23 Mar 1937
MotherHelena Schmidt2 b. 16 Nov 1866, d. 21 Apr 1943
Birth*7 Jan 1896 Peter Norman Yost was born on 7 Jan 1896 at Hillsboro, Marion, KS.2,1,3 
Marriage*29 Apr 1917 He married Esther Dirks, daughter of George J Dirks and Elizabeth Jantz, on 29 Apr 1917 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.2 
Address*4 Feb 1979  As of 4 Feb 1979, the address of Peter Norman Yost was Modesto, Stanislaus, CA, 95355.3 
Death*4 Feb 1979 He died on 4 Feb 1979 at Riverbank, Stanislaus, CA, at age 83.2,1,3 

Family

Esther Dirks b. 29 Jun 1895, d. 26 Dec 1995
Children

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).

Harold Kenneth Yost

M, #2632, b. 28 May 1919, d. 11 Nov 1991
FatherPeter Norman Yost1 b. 7 Jan 1896, d. 4 Feb 1979
MotherEsther Dirks1 b. 29 Jun 1895, d. 26 Dec 1995
Note* Harold Kenneth Yost Marriage Cert in Vol 10 pg 412, Merced County Records. Officiated by J P Bontrager.1 
Birth*28 May 1919 He was born on 28 May 1919 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1,2,3 
Death*11 Nov 1991 He died on 11 Nov 1991 at Merced, CA, at age 72.1,2,3 
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).

Leonard Wayne Yost

M, #2634, b. 23 May 1923, d. 14 May 1995
FatherPeter Norman Yost1 b. 7 Jan 1896, d. 4 Feb 1979
MotherEsther Dirks1 b. 29 Jun 1895, d. 26 Dec 1995
Birth*23 May 1923 Leonard Wayne Yost was born on 23 May 1923 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1,2,3 
Marriage*7 Nov 1942 He married Priscilla Koehn, daughter of Joel Koehn and Helena Yost, on 7 Nov 1942 at Reno, Washoe, NV.1 
Divorce* Leonard Wayne Yost and Priscilla Koehn were divorced.1 
Address*14 May 1995  As of 14 May 1995, the address of Leonard Wayne Yost was Groveland, Tuolumne, CA, 95321.2 
Death*14 May 1995 He died on 14 May 1995 at Hughson, Stanislaus, CA, at age 71.1,2,3 
Burial*17 May 1995 He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Priscilla Koehn b. 21 Oct 1924, d. 31 Mar 2007

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.