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

Herbert Musselman

Male Abt 1903 - 1920  (~ 17 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Herbert Musselman was born Abt 1903 (son of Jacob Musselman and Angeline Snyder); died 11 Apr 1920.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106589


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jacob Musselman was born 27 Jan 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Musselman and Rebecca Gingerich); died 26 Aug 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ontario
    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4503
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jacob Musselman, "was born January 27th, 1869. He is married to Angeline Snyder."


    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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    Musselman. - Jacob, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Musselman, was born in Woolwich Township, Waterloo Co., on Jan. 27, 1869. For the past 23 years he has been a resident in the town of Waterloo, and a member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church. On March 16, 1892, he was united in holy matrimony to Angeline Snider of Woolwich Twp. who preceded him in death Jan. 28, 1919. This union was blessed with 4 sons and 2 daughters: Ermina, Mrs. Ira Bauman, of Elmira; Elsie, Mrs. Cleason Martin, of Waterloo; Leslie and Edgar of Preston; Eldon of Detroit. One son Herbert predeceased him 8 years ago. On April 11, 1920, he was united in marriage to Mary Litwiller of Wilmot Twp. with whom he observed a silver wedding anniversary on April 11, 1945. After a brief illness he voiced his desire to leave this world and he passed the Great Divide on Aug. 26 in his 77th year. Surviving are his sorrowing widow, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and many friends and relatives. Services were held at Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont. J. B. Martin and Oscar Burkholder conduct the memorial service.


    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVIII, No . 25 - September 21, 1945, page 488

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    JACOB MUSSELMAN

    Following a brief illness, Jacob Musselman, 76, died at the K-W Hospital late Sunday. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Musselman, he was born in Woolwich Township, Jan. 27, 1869. While he farmed in Peel Township for many years, Mr. Musselman had been a resident of Waterloo for the past 23 years. He was a member of the Erb St. Mennonite Church, Waterloo. Surviving are three sons, Leslie and Edgar, Preston; Eldon, Detroit; two daughters, Mrs. Ira (Ermine) Bauman, Elmira; Mrs. Cleason (Elsie) Martin, Waterloo; four brothers, Menno and Fred of Kitchener; Albert, Galt; and Harvey, Waterloo; two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Burkhardt, and Miss Adeline Musselman, both of Elmira. One son Herbert, died eight years ago. A private funeral was held at his late residence, 59 William St. W., Waterloo on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. The public funeral service was held at the Erb St. Mennonite Church at three o'clock. Rev. J. B. Martin was in charge of the services. Interment was made in the Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

    Jacob married Angeline Snyder 16 Mar 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Angeline (daughter of Solomon S. Snider and Elizabeth Martin) was born 30 Nov 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1919, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Angeline Snyder was born 30 Nov 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Solomon S. Snider and Elizabeth Martin); died 29 Jan 1919, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Angeline Musselman
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6131.2

    Notes:

    Musselman, in Peel Township, Jan. 29th, Angeline Snider beloved wife of Jacob Musselman, aged 49 years, 1 month and 29 days. The funeral will take place from her late residence, where service will be held, thence to the Mennonite Cemetery at Elmira. Service will be held at Elmira also, in the Mennonite Church.

    Elmira Signet Jan 30 1919

    Children:
    1. Ermina Leah Musselman was born 11 Mar 1893, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1961, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elma Musselman was born 6 Oct 1894; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Elsie Musselman was born 6 Oct 1894, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Leslie Clarence Musselman was born 20 Apr 1896, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Eldon J. Musselman was born 19 Nov 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Edgar Alvin Musselman was born 14 Jan 1900, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 1. Herbert Musselman was born Abt 1903; died 11 Apr 1920.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph Musselman was born 1 Dec 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Frederick Musselman and Anna Erb); died 5 Dec 1923; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4997
    • Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Joseph Musselman, "was born December 1st, 1838. He was married to Rebecca Gingerich who was born August 15th, 1842. Soon after their marriage they moved on their farm about one mile south of Floradale, Ontario, where she died April 29th, 1871, leaving seven children. After the decease of first wife he was married, May 28th, 1872, to Catharine, daughter of John and Catharine Israel. She was born October 29th, 1854."


    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.].

    Joseph married Rebecca Gingerich 28 Feb 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of Jacob Gingerich and Maria Burkard) was born 15 Aug 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1871, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Rebecca Gingerich was born 15 Aug 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Gingerich and Maria Burkard); died 29 Apr 1871, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Rebecca Musselman
    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4997.1
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; servant to John Huber
    • Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Catherine Musselman was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary Ann Musselman was born 29 Sep 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1922; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Amos Musselman was born 30 Jan 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1932; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Aaron Musselman was born 23 Aug 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1927; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Rebecca Musselman was born 11 Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1934, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Joseph Musselman was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Joseph G. Musselman was born 15 Apr 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1930; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 2. Jacob Musselman was born 27 Jan 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Henry Musselman was born 10 Oct 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Solomon S. Snider was born 11 Jan 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David S. Snider and Leah Snyder); died 13 Oct 1929; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6131
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Solomon S. Snider
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Solomon S. Snider, "was born January 11th, 1846. He is married to Elizabeth Martin and resides in Peel Township, near Yatton. P. O., where he is engaged in farming."


    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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    Snider.- Solomon S. Snider was born Jan. 11, 1846; died at the home of his son, Oliver Snider, Oct. 13, 1929; aged 83 y. 9 m. 2 d. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. He had a friendly disposition and was loved by all. On Dec. 1, 1868, he was married to Elizabeth Martin, who preceded him in death, Feb. 11, 1896. This union was blessed with five children (Mrs. Angeline Musselman, who died Jan. 29, 1919; Mrs. Rachel Shantz, Addison, Oliver, and Irvin. He also leaves 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. On Sept. 26, 1897, he was married to Susannah Shantz, who also survives him.


    Gospel Herald - Volume XXII, Number 36 - December 5, 1929, page 735

    Solomon married Elizabeth Martin 1 Dec 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Martin Martin and Rachel Bricker) was born 10 Dec 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1896; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Martin was born 10 Dec 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Martin Martin and Rachel Bricker); died 11 Feb 1896; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Snider
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4567
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1868, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Martin, "is married to Solomon Snyder."


    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. 3. Angeline Snyder was born 30 Nov 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1919, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Rachel A. Snider was born 30 Dec 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Addison M. Snider was born 13 May 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1950, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Bishop Oliver David Snider was born 30 Dec 1878, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1967, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Irvin Austin Snider was born 13 May 1883, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1964, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Frederick Musselman was born 1793, , Germany; died 16 Jan 1852; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69743456
    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4965
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 007, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 012, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Frederick — Anna Erb. Anna (daughter of Jacob Erb and Salome Graybill) was born 7 May 1801, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 28 Apr 1865; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Anna Erb was born 7 May 1801, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Jacob Erb and Salome Graybill); died 28 Apr 1865; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69743464
    • Name: Anna Musselman
    • Name: Nancy Erb
    • Eby ID Number: 00032-2848

    Children:
    1. Maria Erb "Mary" Musselman was born 24 Mar 1824, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth Musselman was born 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1828; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Anna Musselman was born 16 Jul 1826, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1910; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Moses Musselman was born 1 Oct 1828, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1884; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Isaac Musselman was born 1 Sep 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1884, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Aaron Musselman was born 4 Jun 1836, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Menno Musselman was born 1 Sep 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1905; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 4. Joseph Musselman was born 1 Dec 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1923; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Veronica Musselman was born 1 May 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1906; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Sarah Musselman was born 28 Oct 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Jacob Gingerich was born Abt 1815, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24801

    Jacob — Maria Burkard. Maria was born Abt 1815, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria Burkard was born Abt 1815, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24802

    Children:
    1. 5. Rebecca Gingerich was born 15 Aug 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1871, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  David S. Snider was born 7 Mar 1821, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Snider, son of Christian J. Schneider and Magdalena Schantz); died 14 Apr 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: David S. Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6130
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Residence: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    David S. Snider, "was born March 7th, 1821. On October 15th, 1844, he was married to Leah, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Bowman) Snyder. She was born April 29th, 1820. In November of the same year as their marriage they moved on their farm which is composed of lot No. 113, German Company's Tract, Woolwich, Township, where they still reside. "

    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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    SNYDER - On the 14th of April 1900, in Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., David S. Snyder, aged 79 years, 8 days. Buried on the 16th in the West Woolwich cemetery. Funeral services by Abraham Martin from 2 Cor. 5: 1, and Paul Martin from 2 Kings 20: 1. Deceased leaves his aged companion and eight children. Hiram Weber.

    HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XXXVII, No. 12, June 15, 1900 - pages 190-191

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    ELMIRA

    SHOE, FELT AND WOOLEN WORKS


    Among the manufacturing industries of Elmira the above concern must be reckoned one of the most important, as it gives employment to the largest number of wage-earners and many of them expert and skilled mechanics. It is a part of the old Winger & Weaver Woolen factory. The latter, the first indusdry of note in this town, was established in 1856, by Peter Winger and Samuel Weaver who were prominent among the early settlers in this vicinity. They commenced operations in 1856 and continued to run it until 1873, when Mr. Henry Winger, son of the well known member of the firm, took charge and operated it until 1883, and after that in company with his brother, J. B. Winger, until 1895, at which time they added the felt manufactory. It was then operated by J. B. Winger and Amasa Winger for short one year, when in the spring of 1896, a joint stock company was formed and the plant improved and placed on a more extensive scale. The company is made up of some of the leading and most responsible citzens of the town, viz: Henry Winger, J. B. Winger, Amasa Winger, J. P. Lackhardt, Weber & Erb, M. Weichel, J. S. Weichel, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler, David Snider, Chas. Klinck and son George, Henry Mogk and Isaac Hilborn. Board of Directors: A. H Erb, President; Henry Winger, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler and J. P. Luckhardt, John Peel, Treasurer and general manager.

    They manufacture both leather and felt goods, and the class of work turned out is equal in style, workmanship, finish and material to that of any other establishment of the kind in Ontario. There is a steady demand for about all the company can manufacture with their present facilities, most of their goods going to the Northwest and the Maritime Provinces. From twenty-five to thirty hands are employed. The factory is equipped with the latest and best improved machinery, and a walk through the building when all hands are at work will convince any person that experienced workmen are employed and that great care is exercised in putting the material together in a way that must produce a popular and durable article. The very latest styles of footwear are turned out. The company still continues the woolen factory and manufactures fine tweeds, flannels blankets and other woolen goods, and are always prepared for custom work.

    Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 3

    David married Leah Snyder 15 Oct 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Jacob J. Snider and Mary W. Bauman) was born 29 Apr 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1900; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Leah Snyder was born 29 Apr 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob J. Snider and Mary W. Bauman); died 7 Jun 1900; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leah Snider
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6182
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Residence: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leah Snyder, "was born April 29th, 1820. On October 15th, 1844, she was married to David S. Snider, farmer."


    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. 6. Solomon S. Snider was born 11 Jan 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1929; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jonathan S. Snider was born 13 Aug 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Hannah S. Snider was born 19 Jan 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Magdalena "Lena" Snider was born 14 May 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1920; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Susannah S. Snider was born 26 Sep 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1936; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Sidney S. Snider was born 4 Mar 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1938; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Leah Snider was born 21 Nov 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1930; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Mary Ann Snider was born 26 Feb 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1954; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Rachel Snider was born 23 Jul 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1940, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Rebecca Snider was born 24 Jun 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1940, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  John Martin Martin was born 12 Mar 1827, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David G. Martin and Maria Martin); died 7 Apr 1902; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4566
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

    Notes:

    John M. Martin, "was born March 12th, 1827. He is married to Rachel, daughter of Peter Bricker. After his marriage he first resided on his father's farm near St. Jacobs, but since he has moved to Peel Township, near Yatton P.O. where he owns a beautiful farm. They have a family of five 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.].

    John married Rachel Bricker 22 Feb 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rachel (daughter of Peter Bricker and Elizabeth Cress) was born 20 Jun 1831, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1911; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Rachel Bricker was born 20 Jun 1831, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Peter Bricker and Elizabeth Cress); died 16 Feb 1911; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rachel Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1251
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

    Notes:

    Rachel Bricker,"the youngest child of Peter and Elizabeth (Cress) Bricker, was born June 20th, 1831. She is married to John M. Martin who was born March 12th, 1827. They reside near Yatton P. O., Ontario, where he owns a beautiful farm. To Them were born five 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. 7. Elizabeth Martin was born 10 Dec 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1896; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Noah B. Martin was born 15 Feb 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1933; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catharine Martin was born 15 Apr 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Anna Bricker "Nancy" Martin was born 19 Jan 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1936, Ephrata, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried , Pike Cemetery, Ephrata, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
    5. Menno B. Martin was born 26 Jun 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1925, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.