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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mark Brubacher

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rev. Orvie M. Brubacher was born 28 Nov 1940, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Cleason F. Brubacher and Sarah Martin); died 12 Jul 1986, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62286184
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-62663

    Notes:

    BRUBACHER, Orvie M. On Saturday, July 12, 1986, at his home, RR 1, Elmira, age 45 years.

    Beloved husband of Fern Wideman, dear father of Janet (Mrs. Mark Horst) of RR 4, Elmira, Susan, James, Lucille, Murray and Mark, all at home; brother of Sidney of RR 2, Drayton, Esther (Mrs. Earl Diefenbacher) of RR 1, Alma, Selema (Mrs. Orvie Bauman) of RR 2, Ariss and Mary (Mrs. Alvin Knarr) of RR 1, El mira; son of Cleason F. and Sarah Brubacher of RR 1, Elmira.

    Visitation at the Dreisinger Funer al Home, Elmira, after 7 p.m. today, until Sunday evening at 9 p.m. Re moval will be made to his home, RR 1. Elmira, where funeral service will be held on Monday, July 14 at 1 p.m., thence to the Elmira Mennonite Meeting House for further service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    The Record Sat, Jul 12, 1986 Page 35

    Orvie — Fern Wideman. Fern (daughter of Menno M. Wideman and Salema Gingerich) was born 30 Jan 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 2016; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Fern Wideman was born 30 Jan 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Menno M. Wideman and Salema Gingerich); died 21 Jul 2016; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Fern Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53581

    Notes:

    BRUBACHER, Fern (Mrs. Orvie)

    Peacefully passed away at her home, RR 1, Elmira, on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at the age of 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Orvie Brubacher (1986). Dear mother of Susan and the late Richard) Martin, Janet (Mark) Horst, James (Charlene) Brubacher, Lucille (Dale) Martin, Murray (Charlene) Brubacher, and Mark (Lori) Brubacher. Lovingly remembered by her 27 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Sister of Marie (Clarence) Weber, Ella (Howard) Brubacher, Glen (Lorene) Wideman, Vera (Allen) Gingrich, David Wideman, and sister-in-law of Erma and Eva Wideman. Predeceased by her parents Menno and Salema (Gingrich) Wideman, brothers Earl and Lorne, and grandson Victor Brubacher. The family would like to thank the Care Partners for their compassionate care. Visitation will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and on Sunday, July 24, 2016 from 12-8 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. Family service will be held on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 9 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, then to Elmira Mennonite Meeting House for burial and public service.

    www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

    Waterloo Region Record Sat, Jul 23, 2016 Page 21

    Children:
    1. Susan Brubacher
    2. Martin Brubacher
    3. Janet Brubacher
    4. James Brubacher
    5. Lucille Brubacher
    6. Murray Brubacher
    7. 1. Mark Brubacher


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Cleason F. Brubacher was born 20 Jan 1918, , Ontario, Canada (son of Moses B. Brubacher and Leavea S. Frey); died 7 Oct 2007, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22048362
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-264755
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    BRUBACHER, Cleason F. - Peacefully on Sunday, October 7, 2007 at Countryview Retirement Residence. Cleason Brubacher in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Sarah (Martin) Brubacher (1996). Dear father and father-in-law of Mrs. Fern Brubacher of RR 1, Elmira, Esther and Earl Diefenbacher of RR 1, Alma, Salema. and Orvie Bauman of RR 2, Ariss, Sidney and Vera Brubacher of RR 2, Drayton, Mary and Alvin Knarr of RR 1, Elmira. Also survived by 25 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Adeline Brubacher. Predeceased by his parents, Moses and Leavea (Frey) Brubacher; one son Orvie (1986); four children in infancy; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Christian and Sidney; and three sisters, Susannah, Melvina and Elmeda. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira today (Tuesday) from 2-5 and 6: 30-9 p.m. where a family service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday (morning), October 10, 2007 at 9 a.m. then to the North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House for further public service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    The Record Newspaper 9 Oct 2007

    Cleason — Sarah Martin. Sarah (daughter of Rev. Urias M. Martin and Lydia W. Martin) was born 19 Jan 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1996, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah Martin was born 19 Jan 1918, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Urias M. Martin and Lydia W. Martin); died 21 Dec 1996, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22048593
    • Name: Sarah Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-264756
    • Residence: 1962, RR3, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    BRUBACHER, Mrs. Cleason F. (Sarah) - Peacefully, on Saturday, Dec. 21, 1996, at her home, Sarah (Martin) Brubacher, n her 79th year, of RR 1, Elmira.

    Beloved wife of Cleason F. Brubacher; dear mother and mother-in-law of Esther and Earl Diefenbacher of RR 1, Salema and Orvie Bauman of RR 2 Ariss, Sidney and Vera Brubacher of RR 2 Drayton, Mary and Alvin Knarr of RR 1, Elmira and Fern Brubacher of RR 1, Elmira. Predeceased by one son, Orvie (1986); four children in infancy; her parents, Urias and Lydia Martin and one sister, Leah. Also survived by her 25 grand-children, 19 great-grandchildren, two sisters and three brothers.

    The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home Elmira today (Monday) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A private family service will be held from her home on Tuesday morning at 9 am, then to North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House for further public service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    The Record Dec 23 1996 pg B4

    Children:
    1. Sidney Brubacher
    2. 2. Rev. Orvie M. Brubacher was born 28 Nov 1940, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1986, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Menno M. Wideman was born 24 Nov 1918, , Ontario, Canada (son of Elias M. Wideman and Lydia Ann Martin); died 7 Jan 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-253639
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Menno — Salema Gingerich. Salema (daughter of Moses M. Gingerich and Lovina M. Brubacher) was born 21 Oct 1919, New Jerusalem, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 2002, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Salema Gingerich was born 21 Oct 1919, New Jerusalem, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Moses M. Gingerich and Lovina M. Brubacher); died 29 Nov 2002, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Salema Wideman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23755

    Children:
    1. 3. Fern Wideman was born 30 Jan 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 2016; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Earl Wideman was born 11 May 1944, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 2016; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Lorne G. Wideman was born 1945; died 12 Jul 2012, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Marie G. Wideman
    5. Ella G. Wideman
    6. Glenn G. Wideman
    7. Vera G. Wideman
    8. David G. Wideman


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Moses B. Brubacher was born 27 Jul 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses B. Brubacher and Esther B. Bauman); died 15 Sep 1959, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00002-541.5
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Laborer
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farming
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    MOSES BRUBACHER

    Mr. Moses Brubacher of RR 1, Waterloo, age 73, died suddenly at his late residence on Tuesday, September 15, 1959. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses Brubacher Sr., was born in Woolwich township, July 21, 1886.

    Surviving are his wife the former Leavea Frey, three sons, Christian of Wallenstein, Gleason of RR 3, Waterloo, Sidney of RR 1, Waterloo. Two daughters, Mrs. Sidney (Melvina) Weber, R.R 2, West Montrose, Mrs. Moses (Elmeda) Weber RR 3, Elmira, Four brothers, Henry of RR 1 St. Jacobs, Levi of Elmira, Israel of St. Jacobs, Menno of Elmira. Two sisters, Mrs. Simeon Martin of Conestogo, Mrs. Ezra Martin of RR 1 St. Jacobs. Also 13 grand-children survive.

    Remains at the Dreisinger funeral parlour until Thursday afternoon when removal will be made to the residence for funeral service Friday morning at 8:30 standard time, thence to Conestogo Mennonite Meeting House for further service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Moses married Leavea S. Frey 7 Feb 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leavea (daughter of Christian Frey and Leavea "Levy" Stauffer) was born 18 Mar 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1962, RR1, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Leavea S. Frey was born 18 Mar 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Frey and Leavea "Levy" Stauffer); died 24 Sep 1962, RR1, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Leavea S. Brubacher
    • Name: Levy Frey
    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7438.8
    • Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1962, RR1, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    MRS. LEVEA BRUBACHER

    Mrs. Levea Brubacher, 74, of RR 1, Waterloo, died Monday, Sept 24, at her home after a lengthy illness.
    Born March 18, 1888, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Frey.
    Her husband Moses Brubacher, died Sept. 15, 1959.
    She is survived by three sons, Christian of Wallenstein, Cleason of RR 3, Waterloo, and Sidney of RR 1, Waterloo; two daughters, Mrs. Sidney (Melvina) Weber of RR 2, West Montrose, and Mrs. Elmeda Weber of Elmira; a sister, Mrs. Daniel Hoffman; a brother, Menno of Floradale; 14 grandchildren.
    The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Wednesday noon when removal will be made to her home for a service at 8:30 p.m. standard time and then to the Conestogo Mennonite Meeting House for further service
    Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Susannah Brubacher was born 14 Nov 1909; died 29 Nov 1910; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Christian F. Brubacher was born 1912, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1995; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. Melvina Brubacher was born 12 Mar 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1987; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 4. Cleason F. Brubacher was born 20 Jan 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 2007, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Sidney F. Brubacher was born 7 Nov 1921; died 12 May 2002; was buried , Martin Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elmeda Brubacher was born 11 Nov 1925; died 25 Dec 2004; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Rev. Urias M. Martin was born 4 Sep 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Noah G. Martin and Sarah Martin); died 27 Dec 1961, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54635
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
    • Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Urias — Lydia W. Martin. Lydia (daughter of Moses B. Martin and Anna Weber) was born 16 May 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1987; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Lydia W. Martin was born 16 May 1892, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Moses B. Martin and Anna Weber); died 21 Oct 1987; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lydia W. Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4490
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lydia W. Martin, "born May 16th, 1892."


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

    Children:
    1. Mary M. Martin
    2. Noah M. Martin was born 8 Jan 1915, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 2007, RR1, Alma, Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Levi M. Martin was born 12 Mar 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 2001; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Sarah Martin was born 19 Jan 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1996, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Leah Martin was born 11 Sep 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died Bef Mar 2001.
    6. Valina Martin was born 28 Apr 1923; died 29 Mar 2004, RR3, Listowel, Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Elias M. Wideman was born 27 Jan 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Menno Wideman and Judith Martin); died 15 Aug 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Aug 1964, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00129-8056.9
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elmira Man Dies From Injuries

    ELMIRA—Elias Wideman, 75, of RR 2, Elmira, died today in K-W Hospital from injuries received yesterday, when he walked into the side of a moving truck, at the main intersection of Elmira. Mr. Wideman was struck by the heavily braced side-view mirror of the truck and suffered serious head injuries and a fractured leg. Glenn Hirons, 19 Young St. E., Waterloo, driver of the truck, told police he saw Mr. Wideman step out from behind a parked car. The driver said he pulled to the left to avoid hitting him.
    BORN IN WOOLWICH
    Mr. Wideman was born in Woolwich Township, a son of the late Menno Wideman and the former Judith Martin. He married the former Lydia Ann Martin who predeceased him in 1939. In 1942 he married the former Hannah Bauman who survives him. Also surviving are seven sons, Edwin. Gordon, Ephraim, Clayton, all of RR 1, Elora; Menno and Abner of RR 2, Elmira: Tilman of RR 2, Wallenstein; four daughters, Mrs. Angus (Mary) Martin and Mrs. Alvin (Wilma) Martin, both of RR 2, Wallenstein; Mrs. Milton (Lydia Ann) Bauman of RR 2. Alma; Mrs. Milton (Erma) Martin of RR 2, West Montrose; a brother, Menno of Waterloo, 57 grandchildren and nine great-grand-children. He was predeceased by a son and a daughter.
    FUNERAL ON MONDAY
    The body is at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Monday at 8: 30 a.m., when removal will be made to the home of his son, Abner Wideman, RR 2, Elmira, for funeral services at 1 p.m. EST. Further services will be held at the Elmira Mennonite Meeting House. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 Aug 1964 pg 3

    Elias — Lydia Ann Martin. Lydia (daughter of Tilman B. Martin and Maria "Mary" Shantz) was born 17 Apr 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1939; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Lydia Ann Martin was born 17 Apr 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Tilman B. Martin and Maria "Mary" Shantz); died 19 Mar 1939; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lydia Ann Wideman
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4432
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lydia Ann Martin, "born April 17th, 1889."

    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.].

    ___________________________________

    MRS. ELIAS WIDEMAN

    There passed away, following an attack of pneumonia, at her home at Balsam Grove, on Sunday, March 19, Lydian Martin, wife of Elias Wideman, aged 49 years, 11 months and 2 days. The late Mrs. Wideman was born April 17, 1889, in Waterloo Co., and in 1913 she married Elias Wideman.

    They lived for four years at the homestead at New Jerusalem, following which they moved to Balsam Grove, where they have since resided.

    Surviving are her husband, eleven children, Mary, Lydia, Erma, Wilma and Elvina, at home; Gordon, near Elmira; Tilman, on the 4th of Peel; Menno, near Elmira; Clayton, Abner and Ephraim, at home; five sisters, Mrs. Simon Martin, near Elmira; Mrs. Ezra Bauman , near Hawkesville; Mrs. Israel Brubacher, third of Peel; Mrs. Isaac Bauman, fourth of Peel; Mrs. Urias Martin. near Elmira; and five brothers, Joseph Martin, third of Peel; Edwin Martin, third of Peel; Allan Martin. Floradale; Ananaias Martin, Waterloo, and Tilman Martin, sixth of Peel.

    The funeral was held on Tuesday, March 21, with services at the Mennonite Church. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. J. Bauman and Rev. Abraham Bearinger were the officiating clergymen.


    The Kitchener Daily Record 20 Mar 1939

    Children:
    1. Edwin M. Wideman was born 30 Nov 1913, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1986; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Gordon M. Wideman was born 11 Mar 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Tilman Wideman was born 5 Nov 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1996; was buried , Goshen Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    4. 6. Menno M. Wideman was born 24 Nov 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary M. Wideman was born 9 Dec 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 2016, RR2, Wallenstein, , Ontario; was buried , Olivet Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    6. Clayton Wideman was born 1922; died 2003; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Alvin Wideman was born 25 Jan 1924, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1925; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Abner Wideman was born 1 Sep 1925; died 10 Jan 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Erma M. Wideman
    10. Alvina Wideman was born 2 Feb 1936, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1941; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Moses M. Gingerich was born 30 Dec 1889, , , Iowa (son of Elias Martin Gingrich and Anna Bricker "Nancy" Martin); died 29 Oct 1934, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3209.4

    Notes:

    Gingrich. - Moses M., son of Elias and Annie (Martin) Gingrich, was born in Iowa, Dec. 30, 1889; died near Elmira, Ont., Oct. 29, 1934; aged 44 y. 9.m. 29 d. When 22 years of age, he left Iowa and came to Ontario, where he joined the Mennonite Church. June 30, 1914, he was married to Lovina, daughter of Samuel K. and Magdalena Brubaker. To this union were born six children. Two died in infancy. There remain, his beloved companion, 4 daughters (Elvina, Magdalena, Salena, and Edna), his aged parents who live in Pennsylvania, 4 brothers and 2 sisters -- Sidney, Leah (Mrs. Jacob Brubaker), Lovina (Mrs. Elam Martin), Elias, and John of Pennsylvania; and Menno of Alberta, also an uncle, 2 aunts, and many cousins and other relatives. He was a kind husband and father, well liked in the community. He was ailing for over a year, so that he could not do much work. He consulted several doctors, but it seemed they could not do much for him. Later they took X-ray pictures and found he had enlargement of the heart, Bright's disease, and cancer of the stomach. He grew weaker as time passed. About the first of October he took his bed, and the last four weeks failed rapidly. He bore his affliction patiently, never complaining. His desire was to go to Jesus. It was hard to part, but God's ways are not our ways. The funeral was held Nov. 1 -- brief services at the house conducted by Jesse Bauman, with further services at the Mennonite Church near Elmira by Jesse Bauman and Urias Martin. Texts, Phil. 1 and I Cor. 1: 18. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 38 - December 20, 1934

    Moses married Lovina M. Brubacher 30 Jun 1914. Lovina (daughter of Samuel K. Brubacher and Catharine Magdalena Murphy) was born 13 Nov 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1984; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Lovina M. Brubacher was born 13 Nov 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Samuel K. Brubacher and Catharine Magdalena Murphy); died 4 Mar 1984; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lovina M. Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1494.9
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Elvina B. Gingrich was born 1915; died 16 Oct 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalena B. Gingerich was born 8 May 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 2003, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Minerva B. Gingerich was born 9 Sep 1917; died 5 May 1918; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 7. Salema Gingerich was born 21 Oct 1919, New Jerusalem, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 2002, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Gingerich was born 13 Dec 1922; died 13 Dec 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Edna Gingrich was born 1927; died 9 Jan 2009, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Edna B. Gingerich was born Abt 1927; died 2002.