Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Sidney Stauffer

Male 1890 - 1987  (97 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Sidney Stauffer was born 16 Jan 1890, Port Edward, Lambton, Ontario, Canada (son of Menno Stauffer and Jessie Trussler); died 22 Feb 1987, , King, Washington, United States; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Seattle, King, Washington, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7367.4


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Menno Stauffer was born 18 Jan 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Stauffer and Hannah Schlichter); died 1911, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Forestburg, , Alberta, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7367.1
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1890, Port Edward, Lambton, Ontario, Canada; laborer

    Notes:

    Menno Stauffer, "is married to Jennie Trussler. They reside in Muskoka, Ontario, where he is engaged in the meat and butchering business. Their family is as follows"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Menno married Jessie Trussler 29 Apr 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jessie (daughter of George Gilbert Trussler and Sarah Brighton) was born 17 Jul 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1929, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Jessie Trussler was born 17 Jul 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Gilbert Trussler and Sarah Brighton); died 18 Nov 1929, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada.

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    • Name: Jessie Stauffer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146450
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian
    • Residence: 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1890, Port Edward, Lambton, Ontario, Canada; laborer
    • Residence: 1926, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada

    Notes:

    Jessie Stauffer

    The remains of the late Mrs. Jessie Stauffer of 9641 101 st. widow of the late Minno Stauffer, who passed away on Friday, October 18. aged 65 years were forwarded Monday morning to Forestburg, Alberta, where the funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the United church. Interment will take place in the Hastings Coulee cemetery. She Is survived by four sons and four daughters, George of Sot_is Lookout: Sydney of Flamath Falls. Ore.: Fred of Turner Nelligan of 11831 97 St.. aged 70 years. berta: Mrs, A. Mallet, Forestburg; Mrs. J.Wright and Miss Mabel Stauffer, Edmonton Mrs. J. McLean, Seattle, Seattle, Washl also her father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Trussler, Kitchener, Ont. Howard & McBride funeral directors.

    Children:
    1. George Gilbert Stauffer was born 25 Apr 1885, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 1965, Dunnville, Haldimand Co., Ontario.
    2. Stanley Stauffer was born 29 May 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Aug 1975; was buried , Melville Cemetery, Rosalind, , Alberta, Canada.
    3. 1. Sidney Stauffer was born 16 Jan 1890, Port Edward, Lambton, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1987, , King, Washington, United States; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Seattle, King, Washington, United States.
    4. Frederick Stauffer was born 13 Nov 1891, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1966, Kirkland, King, Washington, United States.
    5. Violet Stauffer was born 29 Aug 1893, South Kingswood, Parry Sound District, Ontario; died 15 Aug 1984, Killam, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Forestburg, , Alberta, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Stauffer was born 3 May 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham Stauffer and Catharine Biehn); died 19 Sep 1898, Elkton, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery, Elkton, Huron, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7357
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Possessions: 1866, 393 Tilt Dr., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    John Stauffer, "was born May 3rd, 1813. He was married to Hannah, daughter of Daniel and Barbara (Wismer) Schlichter. She was born April 15th, 1814, and died June 18th, 1890. They resided near Haysville, Ontario, where he was engaged in farming for many years but now lives retired and has his son, Dilman, to work the farm. His family consisted of ten children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    STAUFFER.-John Stauffer was born May 3, 1813, in Waterloo Co., Canada, where he lived till some time in May 1898, when he moved to Elkton, Mich., with his son Tillman Stauffer, and died September 19, 1898, aged 85 years, 4 months and 16 days. His wife died nine years ago. He was the father of ten children (five living and five dead), twenty-four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was buried September 21st, in the Elkton Presbyterian cemetery. Funeral services were held by Bro. Peter Ropp, in German, from Rev. 14: 13, and in English from John 5: 28,29. He had been a member of the Mennonite Church, but had fallen back some years ago and remained so until his death. May the Lord bless all brothers and sisters with His Holy Spirit that they may be found true and faithful servants. May the words of Paul in 1 Thess. 5 : 4, 21 be appliable to them: "But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief." "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." A BROTHER.


    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXV, No. 20, October 15, 1898, pages 316 and 317

    John — Hannah Schlichter. Hannah (daughter of Henry Schlichter and Barbara Wismer) was born 15 Apr 1814, , Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 18 Jun 1890, Near Haysville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Hannah Schlichter was born 15 Apr 1814, , Franklin Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Henry Schlichter and Barbara Wismer); died 18 Jun 1890, Near Haysville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hannah Stauffer
    • Eby ID Number: 00103-5794
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Hannah Schlichter, "a native of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, was married to John Stauffer. They resided a little south of Haysville where she died."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. David Stauffer was born 23 Nov 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Aaron Stauffer was born 17 Feb 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1853; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    3. Benjamin Stauffer was born 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1911.
    4. Mary Stauffer was born 19 Nov 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1934; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth Stauffer was born 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Noah S. Stauffer was born 28 Apr 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1853; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    7. Dilman S. Stauffer was born 14 Jun 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1918, , Michigan, USA; was buried , Colfax Cemetery, Bad Axe, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    8. Lydia Stauffer was born 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1887, East Of Haysville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Stauffer Abandoned Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. John S. Stauffer was born 22 Aug 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1864; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    10. 2. Menno Stauffer was born 18 Jan 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1911, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Forestburg, , Alberta, Canada.

  3. 6.  George Gilbert TrusslerGeorge Gilbert Trussler was born 5 Jun 1838, Fisher Mills, (Cambridge) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Trussler and Elizabeth Gilbert); died 27 Dec 1941, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Dec 1941, Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82453366
    • Interesting: life story, pioneer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59058
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian

    Notes:

    103 Years Old County Pioneer Geo. Trussler

    Dies Waterloo County's Grand Old Man Dies After Brief Illness.

    NEW DUNDEE - Waterloo County's grand old man, George Trussler, who celebrated his 103rd birthday last June 5, passed away at his home near here on Saturday evening. Mr. Trussler had been in his usual health until the day before Christmas when the doctor was first summoned. His death robs the county of one of its few remaining pioneers who according to his own opinion lived in one of the greatest centuries of progress the world has ever known. Born near Preston, Ont., on June 5, 1838, Mr. Trussler was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Trussler, who came to Canada from Sussex, England, in 1833. When one year of age he moved with his parents to the 240 acres of virgin land bordering the Huron Road which is now owned by his son, Oscar Trussler. Here he and his family cleared the land, built homes for themselves, as well as assisting with constructing the first roads in the district.

    Retained Excellent Memory

    Blessed with an excellent memory, Mr. Trussler could relate many interesting stories of the early settlement of this part of the country. Even after retiring from active farming more than forty years ago he did not give up his hobby of gardening and was well-known for his lovely flowers. Hunting and travelling were other favourite hobbies. The late Mr. Trussler was particularly fond of reading and kept a diary almost continuously until he passed his 100th birthday. A highlight in his centennial celebration were the telegrams received from their majesties, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Premier Hepburn. Mr. Trussler was always proud of the fact that he had lived under the reign of five sovereigns. In religion be was a Christa Delphian.

    Mrs, Trussler Died at 92

    1n 1859 Mr. Trussler married Miss Sarah Brighton, who passed away in her 92nd year, severing a partnership that lasted 74 years, one of the longest marriages on record. Mr. Trussler has outlived four of his eight children, his oldest son, Thomas, of Trout Creek, Ont., having died last winter in his 81st year. Four other sons are still living, namely: James and Gilbert of Orillia; Oscar on the old homestead, and Herbert of British Columbia. Two sons and a daughter, Byron; Albert and Jessie; all predeceased him several years ago. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 31st, with a private service at 2 o'clock at the home of his son, Oscar Trussler, Huron Road, followed by a public, service at the Rosebank Tunker Church. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Waterloo Chronicle 2 Jan 1942 pg 1

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    Oldest Man In County Dies

    George Trussler Was In His 104th Year

    The oldest man in Waterloo County and perhaps in this part of the province, Mr. Geo. Trussler, passed peacefully away at his home near New Dundee at the age of 103 years, last Saturday evening. He had been ill only a few days and with the exception of being slightly hard of hearing, he retained all his faculties to the end. He could still read without glasses.

    This grand old man was a native of Waterloo County, being born on June 5, 1838 at Fisher's Mill, near Hespeler. His parents came from Sussex, England, in 1833 and a year later settled on a 240-acre homestead near New Dundee, which they cleared. As a young man, he assisted in the work of clearing farms in Wilmot and Waterloo Townships.

    Farming successfully for many years, the late Mr. Trussler retired in 1892. He was married to Sarah Brighton and they lived to celebrate their 74th wedding anniversary together. She passed away in 1933.

    Since he reached his 90th birthday his natal day became an interesting event and especially on passing the century mark many people called on his birthday to extend congratulations and their visits were always greatly enjoyed by him.

    Of a family of eight children, four survive him. They are James and Gilbert of Orillia, Oscar on the old homestead and Herbert of Vancouver, B.C. He is also survived by 39 grandchildren, 75 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.

    The funeral was held on Wednesday to the Rosebank Church and Cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent, January 2, 1942

    George married Sarah Brighton 22 Feb 1859, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of John Brighton and Sophia Edwards) was born 30 Jul 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 28 Apr 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1933, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Jan 1933, Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Sarah BrightonSarah Brighton was born 30 Jul 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 28 Apr 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Brighton and Sophia Edwards); died 22 Jan 1933, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Jan 1933, Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82453393
    • Interesting: story
    • Name: Sarah Trussler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59059
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian

    Notes:

    PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES IN 92ND YEAR

    Mrs. George Trussler of Near New Dundee Wedded Nearly 74 Years.

    In the death of Mrs. George Trussler, Huron Road, near New Dundee, beloved wife of Mr. George Trussler, Waterloo county loses one of its most highly esteemed pioneers. Mrs. Trussler had enjoyed her usual good health until about a week when she suffered a stroke. She failed to rally and slept peacefully away at the family residence on Sunday morning. Had she lived until next month Mr. and Mrs. Trussler would have celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary. Right up to the time of her illness, Mrs. Trussler was able to assist in the household duties. The late Mrs. Trussler was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brighton and was born July 30th, 1841. She was married to George Trussler, February 22nd, 1859, following which they lived on the Huron road. Mr. Trussler conducting a successful farm which is now oper-ated by his son Oscar Trussler. For the past number of years the family held annual reunions on the old homestead. At the reunion last summer Mr. and Mrs. Trussler were the guests of honor and in a reminiscent mood. At that time Mr. Trussler remarked to friends that during their long wedded life they had not had a single disagreement, their almost 74 years together being a most happy one. The aged couple were much loved by the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom they greatly enjoyed greeting at the regular annual gatherings held at the farm of Oscar Trussler on the old homestead. Surviving are her beloved husband now in his 95th year and still enjoying excellent health, and six sons, namely, Thomas of Trout Creek, James and Gilbert of Ori111a, Albert of New Norway, Alberta, Herbert of Sidmouth, British Columbia and Oscar of Huron Road near New Dundee; also 39 grandchildren and 60 great-grandchildren. One son Byron and one daughter Jessie predeceased her.

    Funeral Largely Attended

    Hundreds of friends and relatives many from distant points attended the funeral held on Tuesday afternoon from the residence of her son, Mr. Oscar Trussler, Huron Road. After a brief service at the home a simple and impressive service was held at the Rosebank church. Mr. Albert E. Williams of the Christa Delphian Church at Hamilton had charge of the service assisted by Mr. Edward Chart of Guelph. Deceased was a member of the Christa Delphian Church at Doon. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the Church. All the members of the family were present at the funeral except two sons, Albert of Alberta and Herbert of British Columbia, An old friend of the family, Mr. Jacob Stoltz of near New Dundee, now in his 96th year was unable to be present. Among others present from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Addison Taylor and Miss Moine Bechtel, all of Waterloo.

    Waterloo Chronicle 26 Jan 1933 pg 1

    Children:
    1. Thomas Alexander Trussler was born 7 Oct 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1941, North Bay, Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Byron Trussler was born 30 Jul 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1914, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. James Trussler was born 24 Feb 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1948; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Jessie Trussler was born 17 Jul 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1929, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada.
    5. Gilbert Trussler was born 31 Jan 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1942, Orillia, Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried , Orillia, Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario.
    6. Albert Edward Trussler was born 7 Dec 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1937, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia.
    7. Oscar Trussler was born 30 Jan 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1958; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Colin Herbert "Herbert" Trussler was born 12 Oct 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1942; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Castlegar, B.C..


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Abraham Stauffer was born 1 Aug 1788, Near Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (son of Abraham Stauffer and Elizabeth Zug); died 29 Apr 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7354
    • Historic Building: Abt 1815, 393 Tilt Dr., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; log house built
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Biehn's Tract Lot 06, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • House: Bef 1851, 7 Fischer Court, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Log - 2 story
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Abraham Stauffer, "was born August 1st, 1788. When a young man he was married to Catharine, daughter of John and Barbara (Freed) Biehn. She was born in 1785 and died in 1869. They resided on the farm now owned by Mr. Bear, near Doon, Ontario, where they raised their family. He died about the year 1858. To them were born six children"

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Abraham's birth is also given as 8th January, 1788.

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    A-2-70 Abraham Stauffer The Last Will and Testament and Codicils of Abraham Stauffer the elder, late of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, who died on or about the 29th April 1860 at the Township of Waterloo, and who at the time of his death had a fixed place of abode at the Township of Waterloo, was proved and registered in the said Surrogate Court, a true copy of which said Last Will and Testament and codicils are hereunder written, and that the administration of all and singular the personal estate and effects rights and credits of the said deceased and any way concerning his will was granted…to David Gingrich of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, and Jacob Hagey of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, Executors named in the said will and codicils…

    …I, Abraham Stauffer Senior…I will and order that my funeral, testamentary and other expenses and all my just debts be paid by my Executors hereinafter appointed, out of my estate so soon after my decease as practicable, and all the money and other effect due and payable to my Estate be collected and all my personal or other property that I may be possessed of at my decease shall be sold and made into money as soon as conveniently can be done and to the best advantage of my estate by my Executors…I will and order that all my children shall be made alike and equal in accounts in my Family Book, as may be seen reference being had thereto. I give, devise and bequeath all the rest and residue of my estate, real, personal and mixed of which I shall be seized and possessed, or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease to all my children and their heirs share and share alike, as follows, that is to say to my son Eli and his heirs one equal share thereof, to my son John and his heirs one equal share thereof, to the heirs of my son Joseph deceased one equal share thereof, and to the heirs of my daughter Katherine deceased late the wife of Joel Good, one equal share thereof. I will and order that my Executors shall pay to my heirs as above stated their several shares (in part) at the time or times my Executors shall collect and receive the same. And I do hereby constituted, nominate and appoint my son-in-law David Gingrich and my friend Jacob Hagey, Executors of this my Last Will and Testament…

    Codicil (1) : I, Abraham Stauffer, named as the Testator in the will within contained do hereby make this present Codicil which I do order and direct, shall be taken as a part of my written Last Will and Testament, and which will, in all respects excepting wherein it is altered or changed by this Codicil do hereby republish and confirm I hereby give and bequeath to my Grandson William Stauffer, the son of my son Eli Stauffer, the sum of two hundred dollars which I have this day paid to him, without interest, and which said two hundred dollars I will and order shall be deducted out of and from the share of my son Eli Stauffer…

    Codicil (2) I, Abraham Stauffer named as the Testator in the Will to which this is attached or annexed do hereby make this present Codicil which I do order and direct shall be take as a part of my annexed Last Will and Testament, and which Will, in all respects, excepting wherein it is altered or changed by this Codicil, and another Codicil bearing the date the 20th November 1855, do hereby republish and confirm; I will and order that the share given to my son Eli Stauffer shall not be paid to him as mentioned in my will but my Executors shall retain his share in their hands and pay him so much thereof from time to time out of said share, as they, my Executors shall in their wisdom see that he actually stands in need of and at the decease of my said son eli, the share or part of share as shall there be remaining in the hands of my Executors, shall be equally divided among the children of my son Eli, share and share alike. I will and order that my Grandson William Stauffer shall pay the two hundred dollars mentioned in my first Codicil as shall be hereinafter mentioned that is to say, it shall be divided into as many shares as my son Eli has lawful children and my Grandson William Stauffer shall pay to each of the said respective children one share, commencing to pay the eldest one year after my decease and so on down to the youngest child, one share yearly and every year until they are all paid in full without interest. But I further will and order that should my son Eli make a Will and deduct two hundred dollars out of the share of my Grandson William, and that in such case he is debarred from receiving from his Father's estate his full share. Then I will and order that he shall not pay the said two hundred dollars as aforesaid to his brothers & sisters…

    Witnessed by Abraham Gingrich and William Tilt
    Will dated 14th March 1855
    Proved 22nd May 1860
    Died 29th April 1860
    Codicils witnessed by Abraham Gingrich and William Tilt
    First Codicil dated 20th November 1855
    Second Codicil dated 14th February 1859

    Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 partial transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

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    Beside the many hardships, labors and sufferings in getting here and making themselves homes, quite a few settlers along where Blair is now situated were visited by a fire this spring of 1806.

    On the 6th of May fire was set to a Job [a tract of land with timber slashed down ready to be burned so that the land could be farmed later] of 10 or 15 acres, soon after which a great wind arose, and swept through the new clearings and destroyed fences, houses and barns.

    Abraham Stauffer had his barn burnt.
    Abraham Bechtel had his house and barn burnt.
    Jacob Bechtel's house was saved but his barn and everything else were consumed.
    Nathaniel Dodge who was the last of the settlers along the river, had two barns with all their contents burnt.

    The fire went on making the most fearful destruction of all kinds of valuable timber. Thus those settlers who were probably the most advanced with their new homes were suddenly left without house, food or clothing, and were obliged to go below Dundas through mud, water, swamp and forest for provisions and other necessaries, which were not obtainable from their neighbors.

    MENNONITE IMMIGRATION TO WATERLOO COUNTY - THE MOYER JOURNAL

    Attributed to Samuel S. Moyer 1849 - 1941


    Historic Building:
    Research on the house as home of Abraham Stauffer, built about 1815 and therefore the oldest house in Kitchener, Ontario1a

    1aNicholas Hill, Heritage Impact Assessment, Wildwood Neighbourhood, Doon South Community, City of Kitchener, Hill, Architect Planner, and Green Scheels Pidgeon Planning Consultants. November 1996.

    Residence:
    Lived with son Joseph B. Stauffer.

    Abraham — Catharine Biehn. Catharine (daughter of John Biehn and Barbara Fried) was born 1785, , USA; died 1869. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catharine Biehn was born 1785, , USA (daughter of John Biehn and Barbara Fried); died 1869.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Stauffer
    • Eby ID Number: 00008-975
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Catharine Biehn, " was born in 1785. She was married to Abraham Stauffer who was born August 1st, 1788. In 1800 they with others came to Canada and settled near the village of Doon, on the farm now owned by John Bear, Jr., where they raised a family."

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    In the will of her husband Abraham, Catharine is not mentioned which is would be uncommon unless she was previously deceased. The only reference to her death is from the Biographical History of Waterloo Township giving it as 1860. In the absence of other proof this date is the being used.

    Residence:
    Lived with son Joseph B. Stauffer.

    Children:
    1. Joel Eli "Eli" Stauffer was born 1809, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1887, Kinloss, Huron Township, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth Stauffer was born 28 Apr 1811, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Nancy Stauffer was born 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    4. 4. John Stauffer was born 3 May 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1898, Elkton, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery, Elkton, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    5. Abraham B. Stauffer was born Abt 1816, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1835; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    6. Joseph B. Stauffer was born CALC 23 Nov 1818, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1853, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Catherine Stauffer was born 5 Sep 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1854; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Henry Schlichter was born 1789, , Franklin Co., Pennsylvania (son of Christian Schlichter and Mary Wanderbach); died 11 Aug 1834, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00103-5785
    • Epidemic: 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cholera

    Notes:

    Henry Schlichter, "was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, in 1789. He was married to Barbara Wismer and came to Canada with his parents. They settled near Preston where he died of cholera, August 11th, 1834, and she died August 10th, 1834, of the same dreaded disease, aged 42 years. To them were born three children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Henry — Barbara Wismer. Barbara (daughter of Joseph Wismer and Hannah Fried) was born 1792, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died 10 Aug 1834, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Barbara Wismer was born 1792, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Joseph Wismer and Hannah Fried); died 10 Aug 1834, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Schlichter
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8228
    • Epidemic: 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cholera

    Notes:

    Barbara Wismer, "was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in 1792. She came to Canada in 1800 where she was married to Henry Schlichter who was born in 1789 and died of cholera, August 11th, 1834, and she died August 10th, 1834, leaving a family of three children."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Mary Schlichter was born Abt 1808, , Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died , Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario.
    2. Daniel Schlichter was born 17 Mar 1812, of, Ontario; died 2 Aug 1845, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. 5. Hannah Schlichter was born 15 Apr 1814, , Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 18 Jun 1890, Near Haysville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  George Trussler was born CALC 7 Apr 1797, Farnhurst, , Sussex, England; was christened 9 Apr 1797, Farnhurst, , Sussex, England; died 1 Sep 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82455010
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59062
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

    Notes:

    He had lived for over 40 years on the Huron Rd., between Manheim & New Dundee.

    George — Elizabeth Gilbert. Elizabeth was born CALC 5 Jan 1796, , England; died 27 Oct 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth GilbertElizabeth Gilbert was born CALC 5 Jan 1796, , England; died 27 Oct 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82455160
    • Name: Elizabeth Trussler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59063
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

    Children:
    1. John G. Trussler was born CALC 3 Oct 1820, , Surrey, England; died 22 Feb 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Freeborn Zion Presbyterian Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Frances "Fanny" Trussler was born 2 Mar 1825, , Surrey, England; died 28 Jan 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. David Trussler was born CALC 29 Apr 1827, , Surrey, England; died 25 Mar 1873; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. William Trussler was born 24 Aug 1829, , Surrey, England; died 12 Jul 1917; was buried , Crispin Cemetery, Brant Twp., Grey Co., Ontario.
    5. Thomas George Trussler was born 10 Dec 1831, Fernhurst, Sussex, England; died 12 Feb 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 6. George Gilbert Trussler was born 5 Jun 1838, Fisher Mills, (Cambridge) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1941, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Dec 1941, Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  John Brighton was born 1799, , Suffolk, England; died 1 Jul 1865, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59064
    • Immigration: 1835, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern

    John — Sophia Edwards. Sophia was born 1803, , England; died 26 Dec 1863; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Sophia Edwards was born 1803, , England; died 26 Dec 1863; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sophia Brighton
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59065
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern

    Children:
    1. Honour? Brighton was born 1834, , England; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary Brighton was born 1836, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Robert Brighton was born 30 Jul 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1877, Maple Grove, Shawano, Wisconsin, United States.
    4. 7. Sarah Brighton was born 30 Jul 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 28 Apr 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1933, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Jan 1933, Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.