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G. Wilmot Wismer

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  G. Wilmot Wismer was born 30 Jul 1895, , Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Henry S. Wismer and Lucinda Miller); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14728


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rev. Henry S. Wismer was born 23 Mar 1863, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John C. Wismer and Nancy Snyder); died 30 Aug 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Occupation: minister
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8245
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; preacher

    Notes:

    Rev. Henry Wismer, "was born March 23rd, 1863. On January 3rd, 1888, he was married to Lucinda Miller. After his marriage he was engaged in farming until 1892 when he entered the ministry of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ body and at present he is stationed on the Markham field of labor. He proved to be successful in the ministry on the Maryborough field of labor which he left in May, 1894, and moved on his present circuit. His family consists of two children, namely: Harold and Russell."

    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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    Died In Kitchener, on Saturday, August 30 1947 Henry S. Wismer In his 85th year. The Funeral Will take place from the Harold Gray Funeral Home, Galt, on Wednesday, September 3rd, at 2.00 p.m., to the New Dundee Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

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    Henry Wismer
    By Record Correspondent

    BRANCHTON, Sept. 2. - Henry Wismer, who retired from his farm west of Ayr seven years ago to move here, died Saturday at his home. He was 84

    An ordained minister of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church, Mr. Wismer retired from the ministry to take up farming west of Ayr 17 years ago. He was a member of the Stirling Ave., Mennonite Church, Kitchener.

    Born in Perth County, Mr. Wismer was predeceased by his wife, Lucienda (Miller) Wismer by nine years. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Alice Wismer, Cobourg; one son, W. Guy Wismer, Branchton, and one brother, David S. Wismer, Kitchener,

    Memorial service will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday from the chap- el of the Harold Gray Funeral Home, Galt. Interment will be in the New Dundee Cemetery.

    Kitchener Record Tue, Sep 02, 1947 Page 17

    Henry married Lucinda Miller 3 Jan 1888. Lucinda (daughter of Jacob Latshaw Miller and Magdalena Cressman) was born 30 Aug 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1938, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lucinda Miller was born 30 Aug 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Latshaw Miller and Magdalena Cressman); died 20 May 1938, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lucinda Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00079-4766.7
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Harold Wismer was born 27 May 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1904; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Russell Wismer was born 12 Aug 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 1. G. Wilmot Wismer was born 30 Jul 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. F. Alice Wismer was born 6 Jul 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John C. Wismer was born 11 Aug 1835, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johann "John" Wismer and Susannah Cressman); died 29 Jul 1930; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21599745
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8241
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries 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; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    John Wismer, "was born August 11th, 1835. On September 23rd, 1856, he was married to Nancy Snyder who was born November 28th, 1836. They reside near Blair, Ontario, where he followed farming many years. Their family consists 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.].

    John married Nancy Snyder 23 Sep 1856. Nancy (daughter of Benjamin Schneider and Elizabeth Detweiler) was born 28 Nov 1836, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1927; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Nancy Snyder was born 28 Nov 1836, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Benjamin Schneider and Elizabeth Detweiler); died 30 Jun 1927; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21599852
    • Name: Agnes Snyder
    • Name: Nancy Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6092
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Nancy Snyder, "was born November 28th, 1836. On September 23rd, 1856, she was married to John Wismer, a farmer. They reside near Blair, 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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    MRS. J. C. WISMER DIED TODAY

    A large circle of friends learned with regret today of the death this morning of Nancy Snyder, wife of John C. Wismer, in her 91st year at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Noah Shiry. Mrs. Wismer had lived with her daughter following Mrs. Shiry's bereavement last August, and Mrs. Shiry told the Reporter this morning that her mother had filled for her many a lonely hour, and would be sadly missed. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon, the service to be at the late residence at 2.30 p.m. and interment at Blair. Those who survive are Mrs. Wismer's husband, now in his 93rd year, the following sons and daughters: Benjamin, Gimsby; John, Waterloo; David, Kitchener; Henry, Ayr; Isaiah Strassburgh; Mrs. John Nasmith, Blair, and Mrs. Nancy Shiry, Laurel street, Preston; one brother, Benjamin Snyder, Roseville and one sister, Mrs. Kipp, Woodstock, 15 grandchildren and 28 great grand- children.

    Mrs. Wismer was the daughter of Benjamin Synder of Roseville whose wife was Elizabeth Detweiler, also of Roseville. She married John C. Wismer September 14, 1856 and the happy couple had celebrated the 70th anniversary of their wedding last.

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    DEATHS

    WISMER-Died on the morning of Thursday, June 30th, 1927 at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Nancy Shiry, 768 Laurel street, Nancy Snyder, beloved wife of John C. Wismer in her 91st year. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon, service at 2.30 p.m. at the late residence, interment at Blair.

    Children:
    1. Benjamin S. Wismer was born 10 Jun 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1928, Grimsby East, Lincoln Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount Osborne Cemetery, Beamsville, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario.
    2. John S. Wismer was born 29 Apr 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1934, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Rev. David S. Wismer was born 12 Jun 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1949; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 2. Rev. Henry S. Wismer was born 23 Mar 1863, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Leah Wismer was born 1865, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1943; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Nancy Wismer was born 27 May 1867, Nithburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 11 Apr 1934, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Apr 1934, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Isaiah Wismer was born 28 Aug 1870, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1954; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Emeline Wismer was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Jacob Latshaw Miller was born 1 Jul 1834, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John B. Miller and Elizabeth Latschaw); died 12 Jan 1914, Highland Township, Osceola Co., Michigan; was buried , Fairview Cemetery South, Mancelona, Antrim, Michigan, United States.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00079-4766
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jacob Miller, "was born July 1st, 1834, and is married to Magdalena, (See Amos Cressman's family) daughter of Amos and Mary (Eby) Cressman. She was born August 16th, 1834. They resided on his father's place in Woolwich Township, where she died June 3rd, 1862. After her decease he was again married to Nancy Ernst and at present they reside at Wetzel, Antrim County, Michigan, where he is farming. To him was born a family of fifteen children, namely: Moses, Amos, Susannah, Elizabeth, John, Lucinda, and Mary Ann, are of the first wife and are all dead save the younger two; and Henry, Nancy, Lovina, Lydia, Jacob, Aaron, Abram, and Emanuel of the second 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.].

    Jacob married Magdalena Cressman 29 Jun 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Amos Cressman and Maria "Mary" Eby) was born 16 Aug 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Magdalena Cressman was born 16 Aug 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Amos Cressman and Maria "Mary" Eby); died 3 Jun 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena Miller
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2049
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • alt. marriage: 13 Jul 1858
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Magdalena Cressman, "is married to Jacob Miller."


    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. 3. Lucinda Miller was born 30 Aug 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1938, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Amos Miller was born 23 Nov 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Ann Miller was born 23 Jan 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1950; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Moses Miller was born 9 May 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Aug 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Susannah Miller was born 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. John Miller was born 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Elizabeth Miller was born 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Johann "John" Wismer was born 2 Apr 1799, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania (son of Joseph Wismer and Hannah Fried); died 23 Jul 1890, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153600819
    • Name: John Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8234
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    John Wismer, "was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, April 2nd, 1799. He was married, in 1822, to Susannah Cressman who was born in 1801. The resided near Blair where he was engaged in farming. He died July 23rd, 1890, and she died in September, 1838. 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.].

    Residence:
    Lived besides his daughter and son Joseph

    Johann married Susannah Cressman 1822. Susannah (daughter of Jacob Cressman and Elizabeth Longennecker) was born 1801, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 8 Sep 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Susannah Cressman was born 1801, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Jacob Cressman and Elizabeth Longennecker); died 8 Sep 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153600865
    • Name: Susannah Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2046

    Notes:

    Susannah Cressman, "was born in 1801. She was married to John Wismer who was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, April 2nd, 1799, and died in Waterloo County, Ontario, July 23rd, 1890. She died in 1838. To them was born a family 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.].

    Children:
    1. Wismer
    2. Jacob Wismer was born 23 Feb 1823, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1899, Tilden Township, Osborne Co., Kansas; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Bloomington, Osborne, Kansas, United States.
    3. Hannah Wismer was born 23 May 1825, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Abraham Wismer was born 29 Mar 1828, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1861, West Williams Twp, Middlesex Co., Ontario; was buried , Sylvan United Cemetery, West Williams Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    5. Joseph Cressman Wismer was born 20 Apr 1829, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1914, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elizabeth Wismer was born 13 Mar 1831, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1924, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Susannah Wismer was born 16 Aug 1833, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1922, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA; was buried , Gaines Cemetery, Cutlerville, Kent, Michigan, United States.
    8. 4. John C. Wismer was born 11 Aug 1835, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1930; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Henry Wismer was born 10 Jul 1837, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1925; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    10. Julia Esther Wismer was born 18 Mar 1840, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Benjamin Schneider was born 4 Jul 1808, , Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Schneider and Elizabeth Erb); died 25 May 1892, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6088
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retired Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    Benjamin Schneider, "was born July 4th, 1808. On February 22nd, 1831, he was married to Eliza Detweiler (No 2288) who was born October 2nd, 1811, and died September 7th, 1840. On September 26th, 1843, he was again married to Esther, daughter of Abraham and Barbara (Shuh) Miller. She was born October 23rd, 1814, and died September 9th, 1855. He resided a little west of Roseville, Ontario, where he was the owner of one of the finest tracts of land in Ontario. Here he was engaged in farming for many years, but when well advanced in years he retired from farming and had his home with his children. He died at Roseville, May 25th, 1892. His family consisted of eleven children, of whom the eldest six 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.].

    Benjamin married Elizabeth Detweiler 22 Feb 1831. Elizabeth (daughter of Rev. Jacob Detweiler and Susannah Rosenberger) was born 2 Oct 1811, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 7 Sep 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Detweiler was born 2 Oct 1811, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Rev. Jacob Detweiler and Susannah Rosenberger); died 7 Sep 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Schneider
    • Eby ID Number: 00029-2288

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Detweiler," was born October 2nd, 1811. On February 22nd, 1831, she was married to Benjamin Snyder who was born July 4th, 1808, and died May 25th, 1892. They resided near Roseville, Ontario, where she died September 7th, 1840, leaving a family of six children, namely: VI Susannah, VI Lydia, VI Sarah, VI Nancy, VI David, and VI Eliza."


    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. Susannah Snyder was born 28 Nov 1831, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1859, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Lydia Snyder was born 8 May 1833, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1904, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. Sarah Snyder was born 4 Dec 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Isaac Snyder was born 1836, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 5. Nancy Snyder was born 28 Nov 1836, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1927; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. David D. Snyder was born 30 Aug 1838, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1914, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Elizabeth "Eliza" Snyder was born 19 Mar 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1911; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

  5. 12.  John B. Miller was born 24 Feb 1802, , Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania (son of Jacob Miller and Magdalena Bricker); died 20 Sep 1881, Two Miles East Of Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93758004
    • Eby ID Number: 00079-4748
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    John B. Miller, "the eldest, was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, February 24th, 1802, and was married, in Waterloo County, March 30th, 1827, to Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac and Susannah (Kindig) Latschaw. She was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, October 13th, 1802. They resided in Woolwich Township, on the farm now possessed by Moses Brubacher. He died September 20th, 1881, and she died in Wallace, Perth County, July 30th, 1885. To them was born a family 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.].

    John married Elizabeth Latschaw 30 Mar 1827, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Isaac Latschaw and Susannah Kindig) was born 13 Oct 1802, Colebrook, Dale, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 30 Jul 1885, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth Latschaw was born 13 Oct 1802, Colebrook, Dale, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Isaac Latschaw and Susannah Kindig); died 30 Jul 1885, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Miller
    • Eby ID Number: 00070-4198
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Latschaw "was born October 13th, 1802. She was married to John B. Miller who was born February 24th, 1802. They resided on a farm in Woolwich Township, about two miles due east of Heidelberg where he died in September, 1881. After his death she made her home with her daughter where she 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.].

    Children:
    1. Margaretta "Margaret" Miller was born 11 Jul 1828, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Aug 1912, Bowne Center, Kent, Michigan, United States; was buried , Mennonite Cemetery, Alto, Kent, Michigan, United States.
    2. Isaac Miller was born 30 Nov 1831, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1920, Wallaceville, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Wallace Township, Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. 6. Jacob Latshaw Miller was born 1 Jul 1834, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1914, Highland Township, Osceola Co., Michigan; was buried , Fairview Cemetery South, Mancelona, Antrim, Michigan, United States.
    4. John Miller was born 7 Aug 1836, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Magdalena "Lena" Miller was born 15 May 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1923; was buried , Zion Maryborough Mennonite Cemetery, Maryborough Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    6. Moses Miller was born 2 Aug 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Levi Miller was born 19 Feb 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Elizabeth Miller was born 19 Feb 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1893, , Kent Co., Michigan; was buried , Bowne Cemetery, Alton, Bowne Township, Kent Co., Michigan.
    9. Catharine "Katie" Miller was born 4 Dec 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1915, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kurtzville Mennonite Cemetery, Kurtzville, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Amos Cressman was born 22 Sep 1805, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of Jacob Cressman and Elizabeth Longennecker); died 28 Jul 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2048
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Amos Cressman, "was married to Mary, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Bechtel) Eby. She was born October 12th, 1812, and died November 8th, 1884. They resided in Wellesley Township, near Hawksville, Ontario, where he was engaged in farming. He died many years ago. To them were born 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.].

    Amos — Maria "Mary" Eby. Maria (daughter of David Eby and Elizabeth Bechtel) was born 12 Oct 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1884, Near Hawksville, Wellesley Twp., Ontario; was buried , Zion Mennonite Cemetery, Maryborough Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Maria "Mary" Eby was born 12 Oct 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David Eby and Elizabeth Bechtel); died 8 Nov 1884, Near Hawksville, Wellesley Twp., Ontario; was buried , Zion Mennonite Cemetery, Maryborough Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria "Mary" Cressman
    • Name: Marianna Eby
    • Name: Mary Eby
    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2370
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Eby, "eldest daughter of David and Elizabeth (Bechtel) Eby, was born October 12th, 1812. She was married to Amos Cressman and resided on a farm in Wellesley Township, near Hawksville, Ontario, where she died November 8th, 1884. They had 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.].

    Children:
    1. 7. Magdalena Cressman was born 16 Aug 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Isaac Cressman was born 4 Mar 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1921, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Maryborough Mennonite Cemetery, Maryborough Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. Elizabeth "Eliza" Cressman was born 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Veronica "Fanny" Cressman was born 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Elias Cressman was born Jan 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Enoch Cressman was born 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Mary Cressman was born 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1901, Amulree, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Susannah Cressman was born 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1933, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.


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