Ivan Nathan Kinzie

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119491

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KINZIE, Ivan

Passed away peacefully, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, June 5, 2002, Ivan Nathan Kinzie, age 93 years, of Cambridge, formerly of Kitchener. Ivan was a longtime member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church and also caretaker there for many years. He was employed with Superior Memorials for 37 years, until his retirement. Beloved husband of the late, Eileen (nee Weber) who predeceased him, July 7, 1986. Dear father of Sharon and her husband Orland Ferguson of Ridgeway and David and his wife Christine of Owen Sound. Lovingly remembered by his seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Brother of Mrs. Ethel Mallett of Orillia. Also survived by his four nieces. Predeceased by his parents, Henry and Alice (Woods) Kinzie and brother, Lorne. Friends and relatives may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 621 King St. W., Kitchener on Sunday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held, at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, on Monday, at 1 p.m. Rev. David Martin will officiate. Interment Woodland Cemetery.

Cambridge Reporter 2002

Ivan married Eileen Weber 14 Apr 1938. Eileen (daughter of Allen S. Weber and Abbie Selina "Selina" Snyder) was born 11 Feb 1912, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Sharon Kinzie
2. David Kinzie

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• Eby ID Number: 00065-4086.3
• Occupation: 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman

Notes:

Henry D. Kinzie, 89, of 10 Cedar St. South, died Thursday at K-W Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Blenheim Township March 2, 1871, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abram Kinzie he resided in Kitchener for the past 60 years. A stationary engineer, he was employed with the Rumpel Felt Company Ltd. until he retired eight years ago. He was a member of the Pentecostal Tabernacle. Predeceased by his first wife, the former Alice Woods in 1918, he married the former Mattie Krupp, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Ivan N. Kinzie and Stanley J. Corbett of Kitchener; two daughters, Mrs. Maurice (Dorothy) Snider of Waterloo and Mrs. Charles (Ethel) Mallett of Markham; two brothers, Ira and Eden of Kitchener, and nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, Lorne, Feb. 24, 1954, and one brother and two sisters. The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where the funeral will beheld Saturdayy at 3: 30 p.m. Rev. George Greatorex will officiate and burial will be in First Mennonite Cemetery.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record, October 7, 1960

Henry married Alice Woods 1 Jan 1906, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alice (daughter of Nathan D. Woods and Mary Ann Perrin) was born 29 Sep 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Kinzie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94742
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1918, 150 Edward St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Epidemic: 7 Oct 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; influenza - 2 weeks - pneumonia - 4 days

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121482514
• Name: Abraham D. Kinzie
• Eby ID Number: 00065-4086
• Immigration: 1852
• Residence: 1868, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1909, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 44, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Abraham Kinzie, "was born September 24th, 1841. He is married to Susannah Detweiler who was born March 22nd, 1849. They reside in Blenheim Township, about two miles west of Roseville where he is the owner of a beautiful farm. To them is born a family of 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 married Susannah Detweiler 8 Mar 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Rev. Enoch R. Detwiler and Abigail Bechtel) was born 22 Mar 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121482597
• Name: Susannah Kinsie
• Eby ID Number: 00029-2313
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Epidemic: 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; influenza

Notes:

Susannah Detweiler," was born March 22nd, 1849. She is married to Abraham Kinzie. They reside in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, Ontario, two miles west of Roseville, where he is the owner of a beautiful farm. Their family consists of six children, namely: VII Oliver, VII Henry, VII Ellen, VII Clara, VII Ira, and VII Eden."

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. ABRAHAM KINZIE.

On Saturday Nov. 9th. Susannah Detweiler relict of the late Abraham Kinzie of Roseville, Ontario, aged 69 years, 7 months and 18 days.

They were married March 8th, 1868, he pre-deceased her March 29th. 1909. To them were born four sons and two daughters, Oliver, Henry, Ira and Eden of this City, and Clara, Mrs. (Norman Snyder) of Carstairs, Alta.. and Ellen (Mrs. Wesley Steckle of Bethesda, Ont., all of whom survive her. Also five brothers and three sisters, Jacob, Aaron, Noah and Daniel, Mrs. D. S. Huber, and Sarah of this city; and Mrs. Samuel High of Red Deer, Alta, and George of Harrisburg,

Of a family of nine children who saw to maturity this is the first break among the brothers and sisters in 65 years. She was a devoted member of the New Mennonite Church for many years.

Funeral (private) Monday 2 p.m. from her son's residence, 45 Mansion St. to Roseville cemetery for internment.

The Chronicle Telegraph 14 Nov 1918, p. 3

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Died at Kitchener, Ontario, Saturday, November 9th, 1918 Susannah Detwiler Beloved Wife of the late Abraham Kinzie Aged 69 years, 7 months and 18 days The Funeral Will take place from her son's residence, 45 Mansion Street, on Monday, November 11th, at 2 p.m., to the Roseville Cemetery for interment. Funeral Private.

Funeral Card

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• Name: Nathaniel Woods
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93748
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
• Occupation: 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

Nathan Woods

An esteemed retired farmer of this district, Nathan Woods, died on Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Allan Woelfle, near Mannheim, in his 81st year. The late Mr. Woods was born near Mannheim, where he lived practically all his life. He was a member of the United Brethren Church. His wife, two daughters and one son predeceased him. Surviving are a son, a daughter, Mrs. Allan Woelfle.
William Woods. Mannheim, and

Waterloo Chronicle 23 Jun 1932, p. 4

Nathan married Mary Ann Perrin 27 Jan 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of William Perrin and Mary Ann Newstead) was born 31 May 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1908; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Woods
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94739
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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• Name: Joseph Kinzie
• Eby ID Number: 00065-4079
• Occupation: 1837, Glasgow Mills (Bridgeport), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; sawmiller
• Residence: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Joseph Kinsie, "son of Abraham Kinsie, was born seven miles from Quakertown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, March 4th, 1811. He came to this county when a young man and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario. On October 1st, 1837, he was married to Barbara Devitt who was born December 2nd, 1809, and died August 19th, 1847, leaving a family of seven children. After her decease he was again married to Magdalena Martin, September 4th, 1849. She was born July 6th, 1821. They resided on a farm in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, near the Dumfries town line, about three miles from Ayr, where he died June 28th, 1871. His family consisted of twelve 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.].

Joseph married Barbara Devitt 1 Oct 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Dennis Devitt and Mary Martin) was born 2 Dec 1809, , New Jersey; died 19 Aug 1847, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Kinsie
• Eby ID Number: 00065-4079.1
• Residence: 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177052622
• Website: photograph
• Name: Enoch R. Detweiler
• Occupation: Roseville Mennonite Church, North Dumfries Township, Ontario; minister
• Eby ID Number: 00029-2303
• Residence: 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Enoch Detweiler," was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, March 7th, 1818. In 1822 his parents moved to Canada and settled a little west of Roseville, Ontario, where he was raised. On January 18th, 1842, he was married to Abigail, daughter of George B. and Mary (Shoemaker) Bechtel. She was born near Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, October 8th, 1821. After their marriage they moved on his father's old homestead where they resided until his death which took place September 18th, 1874. When a young man he was converted unto the Lord and soon thereafter joined himself with the Mennonite body. On June 5th, 1859, Mr Detweiler was ordained as a minister of the Gospel for the Detweiler field of labor. In all his sermons and exhortations he urged upon his followers holiness of life, and uprightness and godliness in all manner of conversation. What should it benefit one to be a full believer in the tenets of Simon Menno, if his actions did not conform thereto, and his walk be upright and pure. In a holy and consecrated life, therefore, as he taught, did all christian godliness consist. But in the midst of his days the arrow of death bore our beloved minister, brother and friend from the scenes of his life's activity, and from the companionship of his beloved wife and family besides that of his faithful circle of followers, and his freed spirit winged its course beyond the skies where we are promised rest from all our labors. His widow has her home with her son, Aaron, who resides on the old homestead. She is quite active yet for a person of her age. Their 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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Roseville Mennonite Church (Detweiler Meeting House)

Services began in homes in the area with the arrival of the first settlers around 1822. A first meeting house was built about 1830 approximately a half-mile west of Roseville, on the south side of the road. One acre of land on the northeast corner of Lot 37, Concession 11, North Dumfries Township, was transferred from Samuel C. Snyder. The deed for the property was dated 1830, but it was not registered until August 1842. A stone meeting house was built in 1855 just slightly east of the old log meeting house; the church was dedicated on November 25, 1855 by the congregation's first minister, Jacob F. Detweiler. Henry Shantz, Enoch Detweiler and Solomon Gehman were the ministers who followed Jacob F. Detweiler.

Sunday School began in 1924 and in 1933 Young People's Bible Meetings were organized. The latter meetings were held in conjunction with those of the Blenheim Mennonite Church. A Sunday School classroom was added to the Detweiler church in 1956.

Moses Bowman, a layman from First Mennonite Church in Kitchener, was ordained minister to Detweiler Mennonite Church in 1938 where he continued to serve until the time of his death in 1964. The small congregation was served by visiting ministers until it disbanded in January 1966. Some of the remaining families are reported to have joined with Blenheim Mennonite Church at that time.

Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900 By Rosemary Ambrose

Website:
Grace Schmidt Room of Local History Digital Collection

Description: Black and white, group, studio portrait of the children of Enoch Detwiler and Abigail Bechtel. Family members are identified as follows, from left to right: (back row) Noah, Hannah, Suzannah, Aaron; (middle row) George, Mary Anne, Jacob; (front row) Sarah, Dan.

Inscriptions:
Reverse: Family of Enoch Detwiler and Abigail Bechtel
Left to right: Back row: Noah, Hannah, Suzannah, Aaron
middle: George, Mary Anne, Jacob
front: Sarah, Dan

Enoch married Abigail Bechtel 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Abigail (daughter of George B. Bechtel and Maria "Mary" Shoemaker) was born 8 Oct 1821, Near Pottstown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 23 Jul 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177052661
• Name: Abigail Detwiler
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0732
• Residence: 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Immigration: 1900, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Abigail Bechtel "the eldest daughter of George B. and Mary (Shoemaker) Bechtel, was born near Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, October 8th, 1821, and came to Canada when nearly eight years old. She was married to Rev. Enoch Detweiler. They resided near Roseville, Ontario, where he died September 18th, 1874. They had a family 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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Detweiler. - Abigail Bechtel, relict of the late Enoch R. Detweiler, was born near Pottstown, Montgomery Co., Pa., Oct. 8, 1821. At the age of 7 years she came with her parents to Waterloo Co., Ont. In the year 1842 she entered the bonds of holy matrimony and lived 32 years in that state. In 1874 her husband died, after which she raised her family alone, living in widowhood for 39 years. She had 5 sons and 5 daughters. Her husband and 1 daughter preceded her to the spirit world. She was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of the Mennonite church. She died in the city of Berlin on July 23, 1913. Funeral on the 26th. Short service at the home of her son-in-law, D. S Huber, thence to the Detweiler Church, Roseville, for service and interment. Service by Noah Stauffer from Joh 5: 26. Aged 91 y. 9 m 15 d.

Gospel Herald - Volume VI, Number 20 - August 14, 1913 - page 319

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In Loving Memory Died At Berlin, Ont., on Wednesday, July 23rd, 1913 Abigail Bechtel widow of the late Rev. Enoch R. Detwiler, Aged 91 years, 9 months and 15 days. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of D.S. Huber, 101 Queen St. North, on Saturday, July 26th, at 12.45 p.m., where a short service will be held, thence to the Detwiler Mennonite Church, Roseville, for service and interment.

Funeral Card

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32909
• Immigration: 1836, , 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
• Naturalization: 1866
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Thomas — Margaret Dorren Donnenwerth. Margaret (daughter of Jacob Andre Donnenwerth and Catherine Margaretha "Margaret" Merklin) was born 9 Nov 1828, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States; died 9 Jul 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Donnenworth
• Name: Margaret Dorren Woods
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33058
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1900, Scott St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Death of Mrs. Woods

Mrs. Thomas Woods who has been ill for the past four months at her late home on Scott St., died at 10.30 on Monday night, aged 71 years, 8 months. Her husband, three sons and seven, daughters survive her. The sons are Nathan who lives on the old homestead near Williamsburg, Henry of Ohio, and William at home. Of the daughters Marian and Charity are at home. Deceased was born in Buffalo. Mr. Woods and family moved to Berlin eight years ago from her farm near Williamsburg. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 1 p m from the house to the Alma St. U B Church and Rosebank cemetery, Wilmot, for interment. The service at the house will be conducted by Rev A. H. Stoltz and at the Church by Rev D. B. Sherk and Rev J. B. Bowman.

The Waterloo-Telegraph Jul 12 1900 pg 4

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• Birth: Saffron Walden, , Essex, England
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106461243
• Supernatural: house haunting
• Residence: 3218 Roseville Rd., Roseville, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140277P
• Immigration: 1834, , Canada
• Land: 16 May 1856, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 43, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; middle part
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E.
• Land: 1866, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 44, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist

Notes:

Death of Mr. Wm. Perrin, Sr., of Roseville

The intelligence of the death of this sturdy son of England, last Thursday, will cause his many friends sincere regret. Possessed of strong bodily health he had exceeded his 75th year, and when last in Galt, looked still the strong man he had been, but age had sapped his vitality, and without a great deal of suffering, he passed quietly to his rest.

Mr. Perrin was born in Essex, England, 8th June, 1813 and came to Canada in 1834, settling first in Hamilton, where he lived for about nine years, during which time he took part in the suppression of the McKenzie rebellion. In 1839 he married Miss Newstead, sister of Mr. John Newstead, of Roseville, who still survives him, and after living about four years on Hamilton Mountain, he took up land near Roseville, on which he resided until about 14y years ago, when he retired, moved into the village, and enjoyed the rest and ease his active life so justly entitled him to. Mr. Perrin was possessed of a quaint, original mind, combined with great geniality of heart, and in the quiet details of life or in the public discussion of questions, brought to bear an excellent humor and judgement.

His family consisted of five sons and two daughters, all of whom are yet living, viz: - Mr. James Perrin, of Listowel; Messrs. John and William Perrin, egg-dealers, Newmarket; Mr. Joseph Perrin, who resides on the homestead; and Mr. Benjamin Perrin, of Berlin; Mrs. John Woods, of Berlin; and Mrs. Nathan Woods, of Waterloo, near Mannheim.

Mr. Perrin's funeral took place on Sabbath morning last to Roseville Cemetery, his old friends and acquaintances attending his remains to their last resting place in large numbers.

Galt Reporter May 17 1889 pg 1

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THE OLD PERRIN HOMESTEAD.

While in this neighborhood it was my pleasure to once more enter the portals of this old and familiar home- stead. Many a time I had enjoyed its hospitality nearly forty years ago, when its founders were yet in the prime of life. But on this occasion I found that they had years ago been called from the earthly home which they had made, possibly through years of incessant toil. The genial and devoted father of this venerable homestead, William Perrin, was well and popularly known throughout a wide section. He was born in Saffron Walden, Essex County, England, June 9.b, 1813. At the age of twenty-one years he came to Canada, settling at Hamilton, in 1834. As a royalist he took part in some of the conflicts incident to the rebellion of 1837-38, and won distinction for bravery as an artilleryist. He was an eye witness of the McKenzie fight and burning of the craft Caroline, and many other thrilling events connected with the difficulty of that time. In 1835 he was married to Miss Mary Ann Newstead. They had seven children, John and Joseph are the only members of the family now living in this neighborhood. The father died May 9th, 1889, aged 75 years and 11 months. The mother followed him on Sept. 30, 1895, aged 78 years, 3 monthe and 27 days.

Joseph, one of the sons, occupies the old homestead. He was born here May 6, 1849, and was married to Miss Mary Willetts, Dec. 29, 1873. She was born May 9, 1849. They have been blessed with eight children, all of whom are living, and all but two have reached the age of responsibility and are doing well. The old stone house is still a fresh reminder of days long since gone by, and, save considerable rebuilding of the barn, the place has much the same appearance it had in the days of yore, and Joseph, though apparently not as young as he used to be, is still the very image of good nature and contentment. While there I noticed some very fine swine and other stock. The constant clearing op of the woodland for so many years has rendered the view from here of rural landscape scenery the most extensive and beautiful I have yet beheld in all my travelling experience. As far as the eye can see are magnificently improved farms and cozy hamlet.

Within easy sight of the village is the splendid two hundred-acre farm of Mr. John Perrin, who has proved to be one of the most practical and successful farmers in North Dumfries Look where you will over his large estate and you will see evidence of a model farm. There is not a dilapidated panel of fence or an unsightly building on the place. The barn is one of the largest and highest in the county, and is equipped with all the latest mechanical appliances for unloading hay, grain, etc. in the quickest possible time. A commodious shed about two hundred feet long, extends from the barn to the house. In this building are the pig sties, and wherein during the winter are stored the implements, wagons, buggies, etc. Along its entire length is a substantial board sidewalk and over which the roof projects, thus enabling any member of the family or employee to reach the barn or house during inclement weather without getting wet or muddy shoes. The house is a splendid structure of cut stone, the interior being conveniently laid out with large airy rooms, and all of elegant hard wood finish. This property was originally purchased for $2,000, is now valued at $13,000. In the stables I noticed a large herd of choice export steers ready for shipment, and a Lumber of exceedingly fine swine. Mr. Perrin also produces thousands of bushels of grain annually. That he has been eminently successful so far in life there is proof in the fact of his having accumulated this valuable piece of property through his own management and energy.

Waterloo County Chronicle 31 Mar 1898, p. 8

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Died, In Roseville, on Thursday, 9th inst., [at] a quarter to 12 o'clock, Wm. Perrin, S[r.] Aged 75 Years and 11 Months The Funeral Will take place on Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock, from his late residence, to Roseville Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Roseville, May 9th, 1889.

Funeral Card

Residence:
This one and a half storey house originally had cedar roof shingles, although they are now green shingles, and it has brown clapboard siding. There is a small porch facing the road, and the windows are 2 over 2 with a yellow and green trim. It was the retirement home of William Perrin and his wife.

In the early 1900's it was believed this house was haunted. People in the village would often tell stories of how former owners heard strange noises in the house, such as heavy chains dragging. One woman believed that a ghost would go into her children's rooms and remove their blankets at night. According to the villagers', the house became haunted after an elderly woman died in the house. It was reported that she had lost her mind. Two other prominent owners of this house were William Perrin, who was the former road commissioner for the village; and Gordon Fried, who was an active member of the Roseville community.

William married Mary Ann Newstead 1839. Mary (daughter of John Newstead and Mary Bradford) was born CALC 3 Jun 1817, , England; died 30 Sep 1895, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106461710
• Name: Mary Ann Perrin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140278P
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E.
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

Mary Ann is reported to have been from Norfolkshire, England and came to Canada with her parents when young. She married William Perrin in Hamilton moving later to North Dumfries with him.

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Died, In Roseville, on Monday morning, Sept. 30th, at half-past 5 o'clock, Mary Ann Newstead, Widow of the Late William Perrin, Aged 78 years, 3 months & 27 days. Funeral, On Wednesday afternoon, October 2nd, at 1 o'clock, from her late residence to Roseville Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. Roseville, Sept. 30th, 1895

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