Edward Wallen Witmer

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• Residence: Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123989

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Edward W. Witmer was born in the village of Zurich, Ontario, which is surrounded by one of the most productive of agricultural districts in the Province. Amid such advantageous environ ments for the rearing of a family the subject of this sketch lived for a time with his parents, but they removed to Hespeler, and it was there that he received his education.

As into most homes shadows come and overcast for a time the joy of the household, so was it with this home. The loving mother died. Sorrow possessed father and children ; but as they knew their loved one had gone to her eternal home, they became reconciled to their loss.

Three years after the death of Mrs. Witmer the family removed to Hensall, a village near Zurich, in Hay Township. Edward was now twelve years of age, and he went to live with his grand father, with whom he remained until his father came to Toronto.

After coming to Toronto Edward attended the Niagara St. School, where he finished his education. He was then apprenticed to a firm of founders, from whem he learned the trade of machinist. On becoming a journeyman he secured a position with the Massey-Harris Company, with whom he worked for three years. Severing his connection with the Massey Company, he entered into the employ of another firm, whom he served for over a year, after which he returned to the Massey Company, where he now fills a good position.

Becoming acquainted with Miss Susy Jones (who was a member of Euclid Avenue Church under the pastorate of Rev. Geo. Webber, and also a member of the choir) he became engaged to her, and in the year 1893 they were married.

In 1889 Mr. Witmer became a member of the Euclid Avenue Church, and also of the choir, but afterwards identified himself with the growing church known as " Crawford Street Church," and to-day both he and Mrs. Witmer are members and active workers there. Both are members of the choir also.

"The Methodist churches of Toronto : a history of the Methodist denomination and its churches in York and Toronto: with biographical sketches of many of the clergy and laity"

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• Eby ID Number: 00135-8325

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Amos Witmer, "is in the state of Washington. He was married twice and has a family but names of neither wife nor children has been received."


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.].

Amos — Lucinda Vanvelkenburgh. Lucinda was born 1852, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1879, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lucinda Witmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184733

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• Eby ID Number: 00135-8323
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Elias Witmer, "was married to Elizabeth Miller. They were the owners of a beautiful farm near Hespeler where they resided many years. 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.].

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The Hespeler correspondent of the Galt Reporter says: Mr. and Mrs. Elias Witmer on Saturday celebrated what few are spared to celebrate - the sixtieth anniversary of their wedding day, which occurred on Jul 27^th, 1841. The ceremony took place two miles above Preston on the farm which is now occupied by John D Newstead and was performed by Bishop Benjamin Eby, who in the days of long ago, told the "old, old story", in the Mennonite church at Berlin. Both the bride and the groom are now in their 82^nd year and are hale and hearty.


Elmira Signet Newspaper 1 Aug 1901

Elias married Elizabeth Miller 27 Jul 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian Miller and Hester Wanner) was born 5 Jan 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Witmer
• Eby ID Number: 00079-4784
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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Elizabeth Miller, "was born January 5th, 1820, and died many years ago. She was married to Elias Witmer. They resided at Hespeler where they both died."


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

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• Eby ID Number: 00135-8267
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 06W, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 25NE, Waterloo County, Ontario

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Abraham Witmer, "Could not obtain any dates in regard to Abraham's birth or death) was married to Anna Eversole. In 1804 he, with his wife and family of three children, moved to Canada and settled on the farm now possessed by their grandson, Mr. Levi Witmer. This farm is situated about one and one-half miles north-east of Preston. Here they resided until their deaths. Their family consisted of nine 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 — Anna Eversole. Anna was born 7 Apr 1777, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 7 Mar 1858; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Witmer
• Eby ID Number: 00135-8267.5

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In 1851 Anna lived with her son Jacob in Waterloo Township.

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• Eby ID Number: 00079-4780
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 24W, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 23E, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Christian Miller, "son of John and Hester (Steiner) Miller, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, February 6th, 1791, and in 1809 he came to Canada and settled a little above Preston. He was married to Hester Wanner who was born June 9th 1796, and died June 13th 1864. To them 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.].

Christian — Hester Wanner. Hester was born 9 Jun 1796, , USA; died 13 Jun 1864; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Wanner
• Name: Hester Miller
• Eby ID Number: 00079-4780.1
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite