Nancy Goudie

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• Name: Nancy Evans
• Eby ID Number: 00043-3318.5
• Residence: 1949, 127 Courtland Ave. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Nancy — Arthur Evans. Arthur was born 4 Feb 1873, Whitchurch Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Dorothy Mae Evans was born 5 May 1913, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; died 23 May 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39022911
• Eby ID Number: 00043-3318
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Breslau Missionary Church, Breslau, Ontario; minister

Notes:

Rev. Henry Goudie, "was born January, 16th, 1851. When a young man he was converted and joined himself with the Mennonite Brethren in Christ. Some years ago he entered the ministry and has up to the present proved himself an able minister in winning souls for Christ. His sermons are clear, instructive and full of Spirit. None of those dry and merely a repetition of old worn-out-phrase sermons but are full of life and very impressive. He is well received by all parties. During his three years labor in Berlin he has done much good among all classes. After the expiration of the third year (March, 1895) in Berlin, the conference had him stationed at Elmwood, Ontario, where he now resides. He is married to Sarah Wildfong and has a family of seven 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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Goudie, Henry (1851-1942)

Henry Goudie (16 January 1851-19 January 1942) was the organizer and first district superintendent of the Canadian Northwest Conference of the United Missionary Church (now Evangelical Missionary Church). He was born near Hespeler, ON a son of David and Nancy Goudie. In 1872 Henry married Sarah Wildfong. Together they had two sons and five daughters. Following Mrs. Goudie's death he married Mrs. Susannah Lageer in 1923.

In 1870 he was converted and in 1874 he became a charter member of the Reformed Mennonites. This group would later unite with other groups to form the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church (now the Evangelical Missionary Church). Goudie began to preach in 1877 and was stationed at Port Elgin in 1878, being ordained by the Ontario conference in 1881. He served as pastor at Port Elgin, Breslau, New Dundee, Stayner, Markham, Kitchener (Bethany), Hanover, Shrigley, Toronto (Bethel), Aylmer, and Hespeler in Ontario. He also pastored at Mayton and Markham in Alberta. For 14 years he served as district superintendent: five years in Ontario (1900-5) and nine years in Alberta (1907-13, 1916-19). He retired in 1926 after a service of 50 years. He died 19 January 1942, just three days after his 91st birthday and was buried in the Wanner cemetery at Hespeler (Cambridge).

Storms, Everek R. "Goudie, Henry (1851-1942)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1956. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 13 Nov 2005

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Breslau Missionary Church

Meetings are reported to have been held in 1872 in a building at the corner of Woolwich Street and Mader Lane by a group who were followers of Solomon Eby. Conferences to consider reorganization of the church were held in 1874 and 1875, the most important of which was considered to have been the meeting at the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church on May 23, 1875. Members of the New Mennonites and the Reforming (or Reformed) Mennonites joined together at that meeting as the United Mennonites. At a meeting in Blair in 1879 a union, called the Evangelical United Mennonites, was formed from the United Mennonites and the Evangelical Mennonites. Four years later, in 1883, the Ohio Brethren in Christ (Tunker) joined with the Evangelical United Mennonites to form the Mennonite Brethren in Christ.

Dedication services were held on Christmas Day, 1882, for the new Breslau Mennonite Church which had been built during the year. Henry Goudie was minister to the congregation from 1881-1884. He was followed by Peter Geiger (1884-1885) and Frank Moyer (1885-1886). Solomon Eby, a member of the congregation who was minister from 1886-1889, had been one of the organizers on May 15, 1874 of the Reforming Mennonites.

On May 6, 1959 a decision was made to construct an 1800 square foot addition to the church. The sanctuary was enlarged and new pews were installed in 1978; dedication was in September of that year. Rev. Leonard DeWitt, president of the Missionary Church was guest speaker on Sunday, November 21, 1982, when the church's 100th Anniversary service was held. Of interest: the sign eteched in the glass above the doors on the northwest side of the back section reads "United Missionary Church."

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

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REV. HENRY GOUDIE

Rev. Henry Goudie, 91, died at the home of his daughter in Markham, yesterday. Born in Waterloo County, near Hespeler on Jan. 16, 1851, he was a son of the late David Goudie and Mary Warner. The late Rev., Mr. Goudie was a former minister of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church, here. He was a presiding elder for many years. Surviving are two sons, Royal of Edmonton, Alta. and Elkiah of Millbury, Alta., four daughters, Mrs. A. Clendenen and Mrs. Edward Clendenen of Markham, Mrs. T. Hilts of Pendleton B.C. and Mrs. A. Evans of Kitchener and a brother, Rev. Samuel Goudie of Stouffville. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, at Wanner's Church, near Hespeler, at 2 p.m. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record 19 Jan 1942 pg 13

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Pioneer Mennonite M.B.C. Minister Passes

Rev. Henry Goudie, pioneer gospel minister, and brother of Rev..Samuel Goudie of Stouffville, entered into eternal rest at the home of his daughter Mrs. Arthur. Clendenin at Cedar Grove last Sunday morning, January 18. He was 91 years of age on the Friday preceding his death.

Son of David and Nancy Goudie he was born on the farm near Hespeler, and entered the ministry in 1878, being ordained in 1881in the Mennonite faith. Mr. Goudie was the last surviving, charter member of the Ontario Conference. He served 14 years of his long career in Western Canadá, and was a pioneer worker in organizing the Western church. He served as presiding older there for nine years.

Prior to going West he was honored with the office of presiding elder here for five years, and served as minister on many charges. In this on he was connection he was the pastor, at Markham prior to the time Stouff- ville became a separate charge.

In 1872 Mr. Goudie married Sarah Wildfong, who died in 1921 There were seven of a family to this union, namely, Mrs. Clendenin with whom the aged father lived; also Mrs. Ed. Clendenin; Mrs. T. Hiltz in B.C.; Mrs. Arthur Evans, Kitchener: two sons, are Royal of Edmonton and Elkiah of Didsbury. A daughter Emarilla died at age of 15 years. Mr. Goudle's second marriage was with Mrs. Susannah Lageer or Stayner. mother of Mr. Edgar Lageer and Mrs. E. R. Good of Stouffville. Wilmot of Owen Sound, Jesse and Russel. and Miss Winnie Lageer of Stayner. This second marriage, was of short dura- tion for Mrs. Goudie died within a year and eight months of, her! marriage to Mr. Goudie.

A good man long spared has gone to his reward, and the scores of people who visited his bier prior to the removal of the body to Hespeler for burial on Wednesday attested to the deep respect and esteem in which he was held. A public service In the Markham M.B.C. church was conducted on Tuesday evening before the body was conveyed to Hespeler. The service was conducted by the pastor of the church Rev. P. G. Lehman, assisted by Rev. Mr. Bricker and Rev. Sherk.

Pall bearers were all ministers of the gospel, Revs. E. Moyer, I. Brubacher, W. M. Shantz, J. H. Good, A. D. Lehman, Cecil Brown,

Stouffville Tribune. 1942, Jan 22. pg1B

Henry — Sarah Wildfong. Sarah (daughter of Eli Wildfong and Nancy Mosser) was born 22 Oct 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1921, Aylmer, Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried 28 Sep 1921, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39023523
• Name: Sarah Goudie
• Eby ID Number: 000131-8106
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Sarah Wildfong, "is married to Rev. Henry Goudie. The reside at Elmwood, Ontario."


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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• Interesting: story
• Eby ID Number: 00043-3315.1
• Occupation: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• 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 Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

GOUDIE - Bro. David Goudie was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, died near Breslau, Ont., Dec. 25th 1896, aged 80 years, 6 months, 27 days. He leaves a companion almost blind, 9 children and one sister. He was a brother-in-law to sister Mary Groh (see other death notice). He had many friends and relatives. Buried Dec. 27th at Wanner's graveyard. Services were conducted by J. Woolner, from Rev. 20: 6, first clause, and N. Stauffer from 2 Cor. 5: 8.My wife and children dear, while on this earth I loved you well;'Tis true, but Jesus loves you more than mortal tongue can tell.

Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 2, January 15, 1897 - Page 20, 21

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Canadian Goudies

One of the first Goudies to remove to Canada was Hugh, a farmer, who was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1792. He was a direct descendant of the ancient family that for four hundred years was settled at Craigie Mill, Parish of Galston. In 1815 he married Jane Aird, came to Canada in 1828, and settled near the village of Guelph, one year after the first tree had been cut in that city. There he resided until about 1850 when he went to live with his son David near Breslau in Waterloo County. He died in 1874, aged 82 years. His wife died in 1855. They had a family of seven children, two of whom were boys, David and John. The daughters were Margaret (Mrs. Wm. McConnell), Martha (Mrs. James Dickson), Jane (Mrs. Frank Diggins), and Agnes (Mrs. Thomas Tucker).

David (II), eldest son of Hugh and Jane Aird Goudie, was born in 1816. He was twice married, first to Sarah Fathers, who died in 1842, leaving one daughter, Emily (Mrs. Sam. Warner). His second wife was Nancy Warner. They first lived near Hespeler, then near Breslau. They had a family of ten children, viz., Benjamin, who died aged two years; John (Margaret Cober), David, (see below); Rev. Henry, who married Sarah Wildfong and lived at Didsbury, Alta.; Isaac (see below); Abraham (Lydia Snyder); Tobias; James (Caroline Snyder); Jacob (Rebecca Hambling), and Rev. Samuel (Miss E. J. Smith).

David (III), 1848-1918, third son of David and Jane Aird Goudie, was twice married, first to Miss Mary Holm, who bore him nine children, and later to Mrs. Martha Reesor. The children of David are as follows: Mary (Mrs. Oliver Pannabecker,, who had a daughter Matilda (Rev. J. N. Hitching), a missionary in Africa; William and Alfred, both of whom died young; Minnie (Rev. W. O. Mendell), now residing at Elora, Ont.; George (Miss Adams); Ida (Chas. Hutchins); Orlando (Miss Evelyn); Stanley Irvin (Miss Brittain).

Isaac Goudie (IV), fifth son of David and Nancy Warner Goudie was born in 1853. He married Susannah Witmer. They resided in Hespeler where he engaged in the mercantile business until 1904 when he removed to Kitchener where he operated a grocery business until 1913 when he joined the firm of Wese- loh-Goudie Limited, now known as Goudies Limited. He is at present residing in Kitchener, having reached the age of 85. In 1883 he married Susannah Witmer, daughter of Joseph and Catharine Sherk Witmer. To them were born five children: Arthur (see below); Robert J. (see below); Alice L.; Janet, who married Rev. James Semple, and Estelle..

Arthur Russell Goudie (IV), eldest son of Isaac and Susannah Witmer Goudie, was born near Preston in 1884. At present he is one of Kitchener's leading business men. By dint of hard work, perseverance and an unflinching devotion to high ideals he rose from factory employee in the firm of R. Forbes Company, Woollen Mills at Hespeler, to the position of President and Managing Director of Goudies Limited. During his business career he has found time to serve local and municipal interests with credit to himself and the general satisfaction of his associates. In 1909 he married Alice M. Weseloh which union was blessed with two children, Hope Millicent and Stuart Russel.

Robert James Goudie (IV) (1885-1927), second son of Isaac and Nancy Warner Goudie, was at the time of his death Secretary and Assistant-Manager of Goudies Limited. He served in France with the First Battalion, C.E.F., during the Great War and was in the army of occupation at Cologne. He was married to Julia Irene Stockfish in 1921 and left one daughter, Ruth Evelyn.

Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1938

David married Nancy S. Wanner 18 Dec 1843. Nancy (daughter of Tobias W. Wanner and Catharine Strycker) was born 27 Feb 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misfortune: nearly blind in old age
• Name: Nancy S. Goudie
• Eby ID Number: 00126-7642
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Nancy S. Wanner, "the third daughter of Tobias W. Wanner, was married to David Goudie. At present they reside about two miles south of Breslau. Their family consists 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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39030425
• Name: Eli Wildfang
• Name: Elijah Wildfong
• Eby ID Number: 000131-8101
• 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; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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

Notes:

Eli Wildfong, "was born March 15th, 1819. He was married to Nancy Mosser. They resided near Hespeler where he was 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.].

Eli — Nancy Mosser. Nancy (daughter of Peter Mosser and Elizabeth M. Wanner) was born 1 Nov 1821, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 1 Apr 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Apr 1885, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39030154
• Name: Agnes Mosser
• Name: Nancy Wildfong
• Eby ID Number: 00082-4906
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Nancy Mosser, "was married to Eli Wildfong. They resided on her father's old place when the house was burnt. To them was born a family of ten children..., Simon and Peter (twins)."

Nancy Mosser, "was married to Eli Wildfong and resided near Hespeler, on the old 'Jacob Mosser Farm'."

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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WILDFANG - On the 1st of April, near Hespeler, in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Nancy, wife of Eli Wildfang, aged 64 years and 5 months. She was buried on the 4th at Wanners' Meeting-house. Services by J. Woolner in English, and J.B. Gingrich in German. Text, Job 19: 25 and 2 Cor. 5: 1.

Herald of Truth - Volume XXII, Number 8 - April 15, 1885, Page 127

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!according to the 1851 Census of Waterloo Township Nancy was named Agnes and born in Canada. Does this mean that there were two wives and what is in error?

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• Eby ID Number: 00043-3315.10
• Residence: 1814, Ballantrae, , AYR, Scotland
• Occupation: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; R. Presbyterian

Notes:

Hugh Goudie, "All the Goudies of this county are descendants of Hugh Goudie who was born near Edinburgh, Scotland, January 12th, 1792. He was married to Jane Ayer about the year 1815. On May 28th, 1816 was born their eldest son, David, who came to Canada with his parents in 1828. They settled where now is situated the city of Guelph. Soon after Mr. and Mrs. Goudie's arrival in Canada, young David had to make use of the "axe" and "plow" instead of the "books" and "slates" as boys now-a-days do. He was engaged with Jacob Schneider of Bloomingdale for three and a half years. From here he went to Henry Sniders, thence to old Peter Erb. From here he went to Mr. Vance's, near Hespeler, thence to Groh's. After leaving Waterloo County he went to Cayuga where he resided for a short time, then again returned to Waterloo County where he has since resided. At present they reside about two miles south of Breslau, on the west side of the Preston Road. Mr. Goudie is quite an active and intelligent man yet, considering his age and great amount of labor he has performed since his boyhood days. He possesses all those sterling qualities which have made the name of "Scotchman" synonymous with business integrity, sterling honesty, successful in all undertakings, lovers of law and order, and, best of all, worshippers of the true and living God. On June 17th, 1841, he was married to Sarah Fathers who was born October 16th, 1822, and died at Cayuga, Ontario, August 28th, 1842, leaving one daughter named Emily who was born May 18th, 1842. She is married to Samuel Wanner, a farmer. They reside in Colbourne Township, Huron County, and have a family of two sons named David and George. After the decease of Mrs. Goudie he was again married, December 18th, 1843, to Nancy, daughter of Tobias and Catharine (Stricker) Wanner. She was born February 27th, 1825. To Mr. Goudie and his second wife was born 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.].

Hugh married Jean Aird 24 Aug 1811, Eastwood, Renfrew, Scotland. Jean was born 1790, Near Edinburgh, Scotland; died Bef 1861. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Jane Ayer
• Name: Jean Goudie
• Eby ID Number: 00043-3315.11

Other Events:

• Bible: Wanner Family Bible
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39020144
• Eby ID Number: 00126-7639

Notes:

Tobias W. Wanner, "was born March 16th, 1790. He was married to Catherine Strycker who was born March 10th, 1798, and died May 21st, 1882. They resided on the farm now in possession of David Pannebecker, near Hespeler, where he died June 28th, 1845. Their family consisted of seven daughters"

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.].

Bible:
Hespeler Heritage Centre

Tobias — Catharine Strycker. Catharine (daughter of Arnold Strycker and Unknown) was born 7 Mar 1798, , Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania; died 21 May 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39015610
• Name: Catharine Wanner
• Eby ID Number: 00045-3416.3
• Immigration: 1809, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonie
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

WANNER.- On the 21st of May, near Hespeler, Waterloo county, Ontario, Sister Catharine, widow of Tobias Wanner, aged 84 years, 2 months and 11 days. She was the mother of 8 daughters, two of whom have gone before her, 83 grand-children, and about 65 great-grand-children. She was a widow about 37 years, and a member of the Mennonite Church about 63 years. She came with her father from Cumberland county, Pa., in 1809.

\bHerald of Truth - Volume XIX, Number 13 - July 1, 1882 - p 205, 206

Immigration:
Came from Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26445075
• Eby ID Number: 000131-8100
• Historic Building: 1851, 324 Huron Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; stone Georgian cottage
• 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; Dunkard

Notes:

Joseph Wildfong, "was born December 23rd, 1796. He was first married to Christina Groh and after her decease to Elizabeth Strycker who was born April 14th, 1808, and died February 3rd, 1877. They resided on a farm at Strasburg where they both died. He died June 23rd, 1870. His family consisted of twelve children, nine of which were born unto his first wife.."


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's death record indicates that he was born in North Carolina, this may be in error.

Historic Building:
Property was purchased by Joseph Wildfong in 1823. According to the 1851 census the previous house was and in the 1861 census the current (2009) stone had been built. Behind the home is a small stone smokehouse made also of fieldstone.

Joseph — Christina Groh. Christina (daughter of Michael Groh and Elizabeth Witmer) was born 23 Dec 1796, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Jun 1835. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106659995
• Name: Christina Wildfong
• Eby ID Number: 000131-8100.1

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47337085
• Name: Peter Musser
• Eby ID Number: 00082-4883
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 128, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Peter Mosser, "was born April 6th, 1785. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Henry and Anna (Mosser) Wanner. She was born July 25th, 1781. In 1824 they moved to Canada and settled on a farm adjoining that of David Pannebecker's near Hespeler where she died November 22nd, 1858, and he died (The house on the old "Mosser Farm" was accidentally destroyed by fire and he was burnt with the house) July 28th, 1872. To them was born 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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Sad Affair near Hespeler
From our own Correspondent

A most melancholy event took place on Sunday morning near the R.R. track about 1-1/2 miles above Hespeler. An old man said to be about 86 years of age of the name of Musser, occupied two apartments by himself, contiguous to the farm house in which his daughter, son-in-law and family resided. It was customary for some of the family before retiring for the night to visit the old man's rooms. On looking in on Sunday night at bedtime, he was found asleep and left undisturbed. About 2 o'clock on Sunday morning the family was aroused by the scream of one of the children who had been awaked by the suffocating influence of smoke in the house. They had barely time to make their escape from the house before it was enveloped in flames, and without securing even sufficient clothing. The rooms occupied by the old man were already burnt down, and on Dr. Swan, being called, all that could be found of the old man were a few charred bones, which were collected into a box of about a foot square. The fire is supposed to have been entirely accidental, but how it originated cannot be ascertained. Dr. Swan supposes from the remains of the old man being found near the door of the apartment in which he slept, that he had been suffocated and fallen down in an attempt to gain the door. An inquest was held on Monday when a verdict in accordance with the above facts were returned.

The Galt Reporter - Friday, Aug 2, 1872

Peter — Elizabeth M. Wanner. Elizabeth (daughter of Henry Wanner and Anna Mosser) was born 25 Jul 1781, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 22 Nov 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47337097
• Name: Elizabeth M. Mosser
• Eby ID Number: 00126-7635

Notes:

Elizabeth M. Wanner, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, July 25th 1781. She was married to Peter Mosser who was born April 6th, 1785, and died July 28th, 1872. They resided about a mile north east of Hespeler, on a farm adjoining that of David Pannebecker. Their family consisted 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.].