Don Dreisinger

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104444998
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168230
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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DREISINGER, Mr. Jacob At the K-W Hospital Kitchener, on Saturday Oct. 24,1981, Jacob S. Dreisinger , aged 75 years, of 68 Union Blvd., Kitchener. Mr: Dreisinger was born in Elmira and was a son of the late Jacob Dreisinger and the former Jane Shoemaker. He was a retired owner and operator of Dreisinger Construction; a member of Calvary United Church, Kitchener; a member of the Germania Lodge of Odd Fellows for 33 years and also of the Samaritan Encampment, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past District Deputy Grand Patriarch and Past Grand Lodge Guardian.

Survived by his wife, the former Bernice Scheifele; two sons, Donald J. of Waterloo and Ross S. of Kitchener and one daughter, Corean (Mrs. Carl Pleon) of Waterloo. Also survived by one sister, Mrs. Amelia Brubacher of Elmira, nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was predeceased by three brothers and one sister. Mr. Dreisinger's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good. Funeral Home, 171 King St: S., Waterloo, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and Tuesday. At noon on Wednesday, removal will be made to Calvary United Church, Kitchener, for the funeral service at (Wednesday), with Jean Kellerman officiating. Interment to follow in Parkview cemetery, Waterloo.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 25 Oct 1981

Jacob — Bernice Elois Scheifele. Bernice (daughter of Sidney Scheifele and Cordelia Eby) was born 18 Sep 1908, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1990, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104445034
• Name: Bernice Elois Dreisinger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115427
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46492526
• Name: Jake Dreisinger
• Name: Jakob O
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23419
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1940, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Jacob O. Dreisinger died Tuesday in Elmira, at 7: 05 p.m. He was the son of the late Mr. Jacob Dreisinger and his wife, nee Eva Oswald, and reached the age of 81 years, 7 months and nine days. He was a life-long resident of Elmira and community. He lived on a farm east of Elmira for 48 years, moving to Elmira 12 years ago. He was a life-long member of St. James' Lutheran Church and a former member of St. James' Choir. In 1887 he entered into the estate of matrimony with Louisa Ries, who predeceased him in 1891. This union was blessed with two children. In 1895 he was married to Jane Shoemaker, who survives. This union was blessed with five children. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife and five sons and two daughters, namely, Edwin Dreisinger, Elmira; Emanuel Dreisinger, Toronto; Elvina Dreisinger, Elmira; Allen Dreisinger, Elmira; Mrs. Wm. Brubacher, Elmira; Ervin Dreisinger, Elmira and Jacob Dreisinger, Waterloo. Nine grandchildren and two sisters and one brother, namely Mrs. Wm. Brox, Elmira; Mrs. Fred Hecktus, Stratford; Mr. Wm. Dreisinger, Elmira. One week ago he was stricken with a paralytic stroke to which he succumbed on Tuesday. The funeral will be conducted on Friday afternoon by Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch with a short service at the residence of the deceased at 2: 00 p.m., followed by a service in St. James' church. Burial will be made in St. James' cemetery.

Elmira Signet, May, 1942

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Jacob O. Dreisinger

Elmira, May 13. - Jacob O. Dreisinger, aged 81 years, died yesterday at his home, 12 James Street. The late Mr. Dreisinger had been in good health until one week ago when he suffered a stroke. Born in Woolwich Township, he was a son of the late Jacob Dreisinger and Eva Oswald and had been a township resident until 12 years ago when he moved to Elmira. For 48 years he operated a farm just east of the town. Deceased was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, and a member of that choir for many years. His first wife, the former Louise Ries, predeceased him 51 years ago and in 1985 he was married to Jane Shoemaker who survives. Also surviving are five sons, Edwin of Elmira, Emmanuel of Toronto, Allen and Ervin of Elmira and Jacob of Waterloo; two daughters Miss Alvina Dreisinger, at home and Amelia, Mrs. William Brubacher of Elmira. Nine grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. William Brox of Elmira, and Mrs. Fred Hecktus of Stratford, and one brother William of Elmira, also survive. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon, with a short service at his late residence at two o'clock, followed by a service at St. James' Church. Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch will officiate. The body is at the Dreisinger Funeral Home until 11 o'clock tomorrow, morning. Burial will be made in St. James' Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 May 1942

Jacob married Jane Shoemaker 23 Apr 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of George D. Shoemaker and Magdalena Snyder) was born 30 Jun 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1954, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46492450
• Name: Jane Dreisinger
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7051
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Jane Shoemaker, "was born June 30th, 1865. She is not married."

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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MRS. JANE DREISINGER

Mrs. Jane Dreisinger, 89, of 12 James St., died Sunday at her home. Born in Woolwich township June 30, 1865, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Shoemaker. She attended St. James' Lutheran Church, Elmira.

Surviving are five sons, Edwin, Allan and Irvin of Elmira, Emmanuel of Toronto and Jacob of Kitchener; two daughters, Elvina of Elmira and Mrs. William (Amelia) Brubacher of Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Lichty of Floradale and Mrs. Katle Brubacher of St. Jacobs district; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Her husband, Jacob Dreisinger, died in May, 1942.

The funeral was at St. James' Church Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery with Rev. H. W. Baetz officiating.

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• Eby ID Number: 00099-5556.4
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Sidney — Cordelia Eby. Cordelia (daughter of Joel Eby and Hannah Bricker) was born 30 Nov 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died 1946; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Cora Dalia Eby
• Name: Cordelia Scheifele
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2387.2
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic Servant
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

*** much confusion about name. In one instance Ezra has Cora Dalia as two separate individuals Cora Erb and Dalia Erb, another as Cora Dalia Eby. It is possible that she is named Cordelia.

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• Name: Jakob Dreisinger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127577
• Immigration: 1832, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1836, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Jacob Dreisinger

Early Monday morning, there passed to his reward a well known resident of this village in the person of Jacob Dreisinger, after five weeks of painful illness. Deceased was born in Bavaria, Germany, on June 25, 1829. In his 7^th year he came with his family to Conestogo. On the 11^th of October 1853 he was married to Eva Oswald, wife for over 60 years who shared with him the joys and sorrows of life and who now mourns his departure. The family lived on several farms in Woolwich, the last being the Zilliax farm now occupied by one of his sons, Mr. Jacob O. Dreisinger, 2 miles east of Elmira, where they lived about 28 years. The last three years they have lived with their daughter, Mrs. Fred Hectus, in Elmira. The family consisted of the following children: Michael and John, Elmira; Jacob, on the old homestead; Katie (Mrs. Wm. Brox) and William of Elmira; Lena (Mrs. Henry Holle) who died some years ago; Melinda (Mrs. Fred Hectus), Elmira. Eighteen grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, his brother John, Elmira, and a sister (Mrs. Fox of Wyatt, Indiana), also survive him. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. Strempfer, pastor of St. James Lutheran church officiating. A large number of relatives and friends paid a last tribute of respect to the deceased by attending the funeral.


Elmira Signet, July 30, 1914

Jacob married Eva Oswald 11 Oct 1853, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eva (daughter of Johann Jacob "Jacob" Oswald and Catherine Bachman) was born 21 Oct 1834, , Germany; died 19 Aug 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eva Dreisinger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127578
• Immigration: 1836, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1849, , Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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The death occurred on Sunday, Aug. 19th, of Mrs. Jacob Dreisinger at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Hectus. The deceased was in her 83rd, year. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mr. Hectus to St. James Church for service and from there to the Union cemetery for burial,

The Chronicle Telegraph 23 Aug 1917, p. 6

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• Name: George Schumacher
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7047
• Residence: 1857, Waterloo 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: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

George D. Shoemaker, "was born February 11th, 1834. On March 15th, 1857, he was married to Magdalena Snyder. They reside in Woolwich Township, along the Pilkington line, where they possess a large farm. Here they raised a family of eight 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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WOOLWICH PIONEER DEAD

After a protracted illness there passed away early this morning another of the pioneers of Woolwich township in the person of George Shoemaker. Deceased suffered a paralytic stroke five years ago, which undermined his previously robust health and from which he never fully recovered. About a year ago his condition became worse and he gradually lost strength until the end came.

The subject of this sketch was born on a farm near Berlin in 1834. In 1857 he was married to Magdalena Snyder. They moved to the northeastern part of Woolwich a couple of years later and resided there continuously until the present time. Deceased is survived by his sorrowing widow, eight children, 32 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and three sisters.

The children are: - Benjamin, Elmira; Jacob, Pilkington; Joseph, on the old homestead; Jane (Mrs. Jacob O. Dreisinger), east of Elmira; Noah, north of Floradale, Ephraim, Pilkington; Katie (Mrs. Elias M. Brubacher), near St. Jacobs; Rachel (Mrs. Noah Lichty), near Floradale.

The funeral will take place on Saturday forenoon, 9: 30 o'clock, to the Mennonite cemetery north of Floradale.


Elmira Advertiser 6 Oct 1910

George married Magdalena Snyder 15 Mar 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Benjamin Snyder, Sr. and Catharine G. Saltzberger) was born 1 Feb 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Shoemaker
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6247
• Residence: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00099-5556
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; No religion
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1936, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Aaron G. Scheifley, "was born October 6th, 1855. He is married to Angeline, daughter of David and Mariah (Shelley) Stauffer. They reside on the south-west part of lot No. 2, Woolwich Township, about one and one-half miles south of Conestogo. To them were born eight 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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Aaron SchiefeleFuneral services were held Tuesday afternoon, from the Letter & Dreisinger Funeral Home, for Aaron Schefele, 85, who died at the home of his son, Clayton Schiefele, four miles north of Waterloo, Saturday morning. Interment was made in Conestogo cemetery following service at Bethany Mennonite church. He was a member of the Bethany Mennonite Church, Kitchener. His wife predeceased him 25 years ago and he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Hilliard,Waterloo and Mrs. Edwin Bingeman, Ponoka, Alta., three sons, Sidney of Waterloo, Alvin of Breslau and Clayton, north of Waterloo and 22 grandchildren.

Waterloo Chronicle 2 Feb 1940 pg 3

Aaron married Angeline Stauffer 10 Aug 1875. Angeline (daughter of David H. Stauffer and Annie Maria "Mary" Shelly) was born 16 Dec 1852, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1915, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Oct 1915, Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Angeline Scheifele
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7440
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Angeline Stauffer, "the fourth daughter of David Stauffer, was born near Bridgeport, Waterloo County, December 16th, 1852. She was married to Aaron Scheifley, August 10th, 1875."


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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MRS. AARON SCHEIFELE.

The death occurred on Tuesday evening, in the person of Angeline Stauffer, wife of Mr. Aaron Scheifele, at her home, near Conestogo. She was in her 63rd year and had been in ill health, for the past ten weeks. The deceased was a daughter of the late David Stauffer of near Bridgeport and was married, thirty-nine years ago, to Mr. Aaron Scheilele of near Conestoga. There survive, a husband and seven children, namely: Sydney, Alvin, Oliver, Dalton, Clayton, Ida (Mrs. Chas. Hilliard and Pearl (Mrs. Bingeman), Alsask, Sask. One son, Herbert, died two years ago. The funeral of the late Mrs. Aaron Schiefele, was held last Friday afternoon, at her late home, near Conestogo, at the Mennonite Church of that village and was attended by a large concourse of people. Rev. S. Eby and Rev. H. S. Hallman, of Berlin, conducted the service, at the home and Rev. A. A. Kelly, of Toronto, with the pastor, Rev. C. F. Krauth, officiated, at the church. Interment followed at the Conestogo Cemetery. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family.

Chronicle Telegraph 21 Oct 1915 pg 5

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• Eby ID Number: 00031-2387
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Street Car Driver
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Joel Eby, "was born February 25th, 1853. On September 27th, 1873, he was married to Hannah Bricker. At present they reside at Shakespeare, Ontario, where he is keeping hotel. Their family consists of one child named Cora Dalia."

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.].

Joel married Hannah Bricker 27 Sep 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of John Bricker, III and Susannah Bergey) was born Jul 1852, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1916, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1290
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Hannah Bricker,"is married to Joel Erb (sic). They reside in the town of Waterloo where he is engaged in business. To them were born two 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.].