Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Annie Hewitt

Female 1850 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Annie Hewitt was born 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Elisha Hewitt and Elspit Meldrum); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Mindel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146195
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1870, Jamestown, Ottawa, Michigan, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA

    Annie married Christopher Mindel 16 Jun 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christopher (son of Christian Mindel and Catherine) was born 1846, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Elsie Mindel was born 1871, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1929, Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elisha Hewitt was born 8 Jan 1800, Cayuga, Cayuga, New York, United States (son of Elisha Hewitt and Elizabeth Champlain); died 8 Oct 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00027-2015.1
    • Immigration: 1819, , Canada
    • Residence: 1823, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Elisha Hewitt, came from New York State in 1819 at age of 19, his wealth consisted of one half dollar and an extra pair of socks; he sold the socks for fifty cents and with the dollar bought an axe; settled on his farm 1823, died Oct 1863, owning several hundred acres of land.


    A Few Notes on the Early History of Chalmers' Church, Winterbourne" - by Rev. A. M. Hamilton, M. A.

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    At this corner, where the road divides, several of the earliest settlers made: their homes. The first to take up land near Capt.. Smith's was Elisha Hewitt, who was born in Cayuga, in northern New York State, in January 1800. His mother was a native of Maryland. He came to Canada in 1819, giving a jacknife to get across the Niagara River at Black Rock. He first worked for John Brubacher, near Berlin, and after that, for four years, at any job he might find. When he came to the township of Waterloo his capital consisted of half a dollar and an extra pair of socks. He sold his socks and then he had enough to buy an axe. From this small beginning he acquired several hundred acres of land. Not only this, but he was married three times and raised a family of fifteen children.

    In the fall of the year 1823 Elisha Hewitt took up his farm in the township of Woolwich and in the same year married Rachel Cress, who, with her father, mother, two brothers and a sister, had come along with Mr. Erb in 1806. The Cress family settled at what is now St. Jacob's, in Woolwich, while Mr. Erb was in Waterloo township. One thing that is remembered of Elisha Hewitt is that he made large quantities of maple sugar.

    Rachel Cress, Hewitt's first wife, died Dec. 2nd, 1846, at the age of 49 years and eight months. In the first family were: Ephriam married Jane Wright, moved to Wisconsin. Eliza married to Josh. Scheidel, lives in Berlin. Elisha married Catherine Benner, lived on the next farm north of C. D. Bowman's near West Montrose, and is now living in Berlin. Elizabeth married to Alex. Singer, moved to Michigan. Mary married to James Woolner, lives in Peel' township. Peter married Margaret Donaldson ; their home was in Winterboume. Rachel, who is Mrs. Pollock, now living near the old home.It is a remarkable fact that of the first family of seven all are yet living but Elizabeth and she was killed by a runaway accident.

    Hewitt's second wife was Elspet Meldrum, who died Jan. 28th, 1860, at the age of 48 years and 3 months. In this family were: Margaret married to John Hillcock, Peterborough. Charlotte married to Daniel Kennedy, 'Toronto. Annie married in Tonawanda, 'N. Y. Jessie married to Joseph Benner, moved to Culross towmship where she died. Helen married Rev. Mr. Groff, lived near Breslau. Alexander died when a young man.

    The third wife was Ann Hamilton, and their two children were Elsie and Wilhelmina, who with their mother, who married again, went to live at Ripley, near Kincardine.

    Elisha Hewitt died October 8th, 1863, at the age of 63 years and 9 months.

    The Early History of Elora, Ontario, and Vicinity by John R. Connon

    Elisha — Elspit Meldrum. Elspit (daughter of Alexander Meldrum and Mrs.) was born 12 Oct 1811, , Scotland; died 28 Jan 1860; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elspit Meldrum was born 12 Oct 1811, , Scotland (daughter of Alexander Meldrum and Mrs.); died 28 Jan 1860; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elspit Hewitt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30582

    Notes:

    Her father is rumored to be Alexander Meldrum of Aberdeen, Scotland.

    Children:
    1. Margaret Hewitt was born 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Jessie Hewitt was born 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1879, Culross Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jane Hewitt was born 11 Jun 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Annie Hewitt was born 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Charlotte Ellen Hewitt was born 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Alexander Hewitt was born Abt 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Ellen Hewitt was born 31 Mar 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1873, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Elisha Hewitt was born Abt 1770, Of, New York State; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: dnf-124744

    Elisha — Elizabeth Champlain. Elizabeth was born Abt 1770, , Maryland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Champlain was born Abt 1770, , Maryland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Hewitt
    • Eby ID Number: dnf-125671

    Children:
    1. 2. Elisha Hewitt was born 8 Jan 1800, Cayuga, Cayuga, New York, United States; died 8 Oct 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Alexander Meldrum was born 14 Dec 1783, , Scotland; died 22 Jan 1865; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89626
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland

    Alexander — Mrs.. Mrs. was born CA 1790; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mrs. was born CA 1790; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mrs. Meldrum
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-16732

    Children:
    1. 3. Elspit Meldrum was born 12 Oct 1811, , Scotland; died 28 Jan 1860; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.