James Urban Isenhour

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• Name: Frank Isenhour
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142229

James — Mariah Winger. Mariah (daughter of Reeve Peter Winger and Maria Bauman) was born 8 Mar 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1923; was buried , Goleta Cemetery, Goleta, Santa Barbara, California, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142168
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mail Carrier
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer

Notes:

For years one Eisenhour carried the mail on horse back from Glenallen to Waterloo, and many a thrilling adventure he could relate pertaining to his experience as a servant of the Government when his route was over a mere trail along which lurked many dangers. On several occasions he was attacked by wolves and had to keep his horse at full speed to make his escape.

Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 1


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1851 - James Eisenhauer is in same household as Michael Eisenhauer.

James — Sarah Bristow. Sarah (daughter of Edward Bristow and Hannah Streeter) was born 1837, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1893, Athol, Spink, South Dakota, United States; was buried , Athol Cemetery, Althol, Spink Co., South Dakota. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Isenhour
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171712
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

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• Name: Michael Eisenhauer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112541
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Notes:

An unique character in the pioneer village was one Michael Eisenhour, the first blacksmith. The principal source from which he derived his daily bread was in the manufacture of cow-bells, which he would peddle among the farmers in the country. He was a very necessary individual as the crude implements of that day required frequent repairing, and as the settlers were compelled to let their cattle roam at large through the dense forest the cow-bell was an indispensable article.

Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 1, 2, 3

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Michael is reported to be the son of Leonard and Maria Elizabeth (Heinrich) Isenhour. It reported to be buried in Galena, JoDaviess, Illinois where he passed away visiting his son William. To be proven. His also reported to a bell maker and blacksmith.

Michael — Marilla Knickerbocker. Marilla was born CALC 18 Jun 1792, , USA; died 22 May 1874, Preston Township, Fillmore Co., Minnesota; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Preston, Fillmore Co., Minnesota. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marilla Isenhour
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112542
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Notes:

Maillia Judith Knickerbocker is reported to the daughter of Samuel & Judith (Wright) Knickerbock. To be proven.

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• Family Photograph: Edward Bristow and Hannah Streeter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171709
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1881, Shipley, Perth Co., Ontario; Postmaster

Notes:

Thriving Elmira ..

"THE WOOLWICH METROPOLIS"

A RETROSPECTIVE GLANCE, COUPLED WITH A GRAPHIC SKETCH OF THE MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS OF OUR THRIFTY NORTH-END NEIGHBORS

…[Edward] Bristow came to this region, then known as West Woolwich, some time in 1833, and for a number of years was engaged in clearing up and cutting himself out a home in the wilderness. He was a man of remarkable energy and perseverance, being for three years the only white man in the neighborhood. His cabin was a welcome shelter for new settlers en route north and south and many a belated pioneer adventurer found within its thatched walls a safe and comfortable refuge from the freezing blasts of a winter's night or wild beasts. While he did not profess to keep a public lodging house all who came were tendered his hospitality without money and without price. But this generous soul soon found that this constant drain upon his limited source of supplies threatened his own existence and consequently about the year 1843 he converted his home into a tavern, the first establishment of the kind for many miles around. He then made a small charge for the bill of fare he could afford. In addition to the actual necessaries of life with which his table was supplied he kept on tap a quantity of liquid refreshments for the accommodation of those of his guests who were not total abstainers. It was indeed an indispensable resort for passengers en route on the stage running then between Glenallen and Hamilton. Here the half-frozen passengers could find relief in the cheerful glow of a log fire in the primitive fire place, or, per chance, seek consolation at the bar in the way of an "eye-opener". On many an occasion the old inn was taxed to its utmost limit to accommodate all who sought shelter beneath its roof, and frequently there was "standing room only". In other words, it was a haven of rest for all manner of humanity, and occasionally had for its guests men eminent in Canadian jurisprudence.

Bristow was undoubtedly a man well fitted to maintain the gradual advancement of civilization in an unbroken wilderness, being qualified to hold positions without which progress in a new settlement would be impeded by various obstacles. In addition to being landlord he was for many years a Justice of the Peace, the first official of the kind in the community, and for several years he owned one of the first threshing machines introduced in Woolwich Township, and after harvest time, with his odd pioneer contrivance, would go about the neighborhood threshing for the settlers. For years one Eisenhour carried the mail on horse back from Glenallen to Waterloo, and many a thrilling adventure he could relate pertaining to his experience as a servant of the Government when his route was over a mere trail along which lurked many dangers. On several occasions he was attacked by wolves and had to keep his horse at full speed to make his escape.

Mr. Bristow was also the first postmaster. He was succeeded by Henry Christman, father of Jacob and Philip Christman, now of Elmira. Christman was followed by Peter Wenger, who held the office for 25 years. After the latter it was held by several others until Sep. 11, 1889, when the present incumbent, Mr. John Ruppel, took charge.

Bristow died some time in 1883 at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Wm Henry Peterson, on the farm now owned by Wm. DeKay, in the vicinity he was mainly instrumental in transforming from the primeval wilderness to one more adapted to civilized life. His son Walter still lives here. Mrs. William Peterson, of Hawkesville, who died several years ago, was a daughter.



Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 1

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Edward was reportedly from Horsham, Sussex, England some of his children born in Shipley, Sussex, England.

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Edward married Hannah Streeter 31 Jul 1827, Shipley, Sussex, England. Hannah (daughter of Michael Streeter) was born CALC 2 Jul 1808, , Surrey, England; died 2 Aug 1873, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Harris-Howick Baptist Cemetery, Howick Township, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: Edward Bristow and Hannah Streeter
• Name: Hannah Bristow
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171710
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137884

Thomas — Mary Rapley. Mary was born CA 1780, of, Horsham, , Sussex, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Bristow
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34882

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137882