Wilson Brauer Bechtel

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0792
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Commercial Traveller
• Occupation: 1899, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; traveller
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brick Maker
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brick Maker
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Real Estate, Office
• Residence: 1921, 40 Water St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1937, 40 Water St. N., Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Wilson B. Bechtel "was born April 16th, 1869. He is a commercial traveller and resides in Waterloo when home, and is not married."

Wilson married Nellie Violetta Bickle 6 Jun 1899, Petrolia, Enniskillen Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario. Nellie (daughter of John Bickle and Annie May) was born 10 Aug 1868, Chatsworth, Sullivan Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1954; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Isaac Bechtel was born 13 Aug 1900, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Catharine May Bechtel was born 12 Oct 1905, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1991; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Frances Hope Bechtel was born 21 May 1910, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21715950
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0783
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Thinker
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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Isaac Bechtel "was born October 8th, 1829. He resided in the town of Waterloo where he was engaged in the making of brick and tile, and died July 22nd, 1892. He was married to Jane Tilt and had a family of eleven 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.].

Isaac — Jane Tilt. Jane (daughter of William Tilt and Jane Cosens) was born 19 Nov 1829, Capel, , Surrey, England; died 1 Feb 1915, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21715977
• Name: Jane Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0783.1
• Immigration: 1832, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1832, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Chistadelphian
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian Science

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0781
• Land: 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Old Survey Lot 03, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Residence: 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

John Bechtel "seventh child of Jacob and Elizabeth Bechtel, was born at Blair, September 18th, 1806, and died August 25th, 1848. He was first married to Sallie, daughter of Henry Brower. She was born January 21st, 1809, and died August 2nd, 1842. After her decease he was married to Elizabeth Knechtel. Mr. John Bechtel resided at Blair where he was engaged in the mercantile and tanning business. He also had a farm which he managed in connection with his business. His family consisted of twelve 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 — Sarah Brower. Sarah (daughter of Henry Brower and Elizabeth Maris) was born 21 Jan 1809, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 2 Aug 1842, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sallie Brower
• Name: Sarah Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00017-1350

Notes:

Sarah Brower,"was born January 21st, 1809. She married to John Bechtel, a merchant and tanner. They resided at Blair, Ontario, where she died August 2nd, 1842, leaving a family of eight children, namely: III Elizabeth, III Isaac, III Sarah,(Was born April 19th, 1832, and died May 6th, same year.) III Mary, III Sarah, III Rachel, III Daniel, and III Rebecca."


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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94993669
• Historic Building: 1688 Blair Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lambton House
• Interesting: pioneer, public service, story, business, education
• Public Service: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clerk of North Dumfries
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52710
• Residence: 1826, Brixton, Lambeth, Surrey, England
• Residence: 1839, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Public Service: 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk - Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; T. P. Clerk
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian

Notes:

DEATH OF MR. WM. TILT. - Our obituary column today contains the announcement of the death of this well-known gentleman. We do not now recollect how long be has been Clerk of the Township of Waterloo, but it is many, many years, and while for the last year or so superannuated, he has boon still largely engaged in Township matters. The deceased gentleman was universally respected, and in every position which he filled ho won the respect of all by his ability, probity and gentlemanly kindness. His funeral will take place today (Friday) at 2 o'clock, p. m., from his late residence in Blair.

Galt Reporter Mar 6 1883 pg 1

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The first meeting to examine teachers in this county was held at Freeport in December, 1843. The commissioners present were Dr. Fulsom, James Phin, William Tilt, Jacob Lutz and a Church of England clergyman from Guelph who presided. The candidates for certificates were Amos Adams, Benjamin Burkholder, Nelson Newcombe, Elias Eby and one Lazarus who was then teaching in Berlin. Mr. Lazarus, after glancing around the room and making an estimate of the calibre of the Board, walked out remarking quite audibly that he was not going to be examined by a "set of farmers." The other four received their certificates, the first issued in the county, but Mr. Lazarus received none and had to resign his position in Berlin. For subsequent examinations teachers were obliged to go to Guelph, the then county town of the united counties of Wellington, Waterloo and Grey.

....The most prominent teachers of those early days were Benjamin Eby (Bishop), James Deary or Derry, William Tilt, James Dickson, James Milroy, William Veitch, Noah Bechtel, William Telfer, Isaac Z. Hunsicker, Jonathan Good and John Bowman (father of the late I. E. Bowman, M. P.). ....

Waterloo Historical Society , First Annual Report, 1914, pg 33

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Death of Mr. William Tilt - This worthy gentleman, who had been ailing for some time from heart disease, passed quietly away in his rest on Wednesday evening, the 6th inst. There was not a getter known man in the township than the deceased, and he won the respect and admiration of all who came in contact with him, by his ? way and quiet, unassuming manner. By his family he was beloved; they clung to him, sought his counsels, and courted his approval to the last. Mr. Tilt was born in the town of Carpel, Surrey Co., England, on June 26, 1805. In 1832 he came to Canada. Before coming he taught school for some years in his native place. On his coming here he was engaged by Mr. Van Egmond, a Canada Land Co. agent, to accompany him to Huron Co., where he remained for three years, teaching Mr. Van Egmond's children and helping to lay out and survey the Huron road. - Leaving there in 1835 he came to Blair, where he taught for several years in a frame school that stood on the site of his late residence. Afterwards he was variously occupied til 1861 in running a tannery and in mercantile pursuits. In that year he was appointed clerk of the township of Waterloo, and held that post continuously till the 31st of March, 1883, when he resigned just four days before his death. The council, on accepting his resignation, donated him $500. He was twice married and his second wife survives him. He was the father of seventeen children, thirteen of whom are still living. At present there are fifty six of his grandchildren and fifteen of his great-grandchildren living.

The Dumfries Reformer Apr 12 1883 pg 2

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Death of Mr. Wm. Tilt - Our obituary column today contains the announcement of the death of this well-known gentleman. We do not now recollect how long he has been Clerk of the Township of Waterloo, but it is many, many years, and while for the last year or so superannuated, he has been still largely engaged in Township matters. The deceased gentleman was universally respected, and in every position which he filled he won the respect of all by his ability, probity and gentlemanly kindness. His funeral will take place today (Friday) at 2 o'clock, p. m., from his late residence in Blair.

Galt Reporter Mar 6 1883 pg 1

William married Jane Cosens 25 Dec 1826, Brixton, Lambeth, Surrey, England. Jane (daughter of Charles Cosens and Ann Goodall) was born 10 Aug 1805, Dorking, Mole Valley District, Surrey, England; died 17 Oct 1832, Tuckersmith Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Turners Cemetery, Tuckersmith Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94993649
• Name: Jane Tilt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28866
• Residence: 1826, Brixton, Lambeth, Surrey, England

Notes:

Jane died giving birth to her fourth child who was stillborn.

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0737
• Residence: Abt 1817, 1490 Blair Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Old Survey Lot 03, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Old Survey Lot 03, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

Beside the many hardships, labors and sufferings in getting here and making themselves homes, quite a few settlers along where Blair is now situated were visited by a fire this spring of 1806.

On the 6th of May fire was set to a Job [a tract of land with timber slashed down ready to be burned so that the land could be farmed later] of 10 or 15 acres, soon after which a great wind arose, and swept through the new clearings and destroyed fences, houses and barns.

Abraham Stauffer had his barn burnt.
Abraham Bechtel had his house and barn burnt.
Jacob Bechtel's house was saved but his barn and everything else were consumed.
Nathaniel Dodge who was the last of the settlers along the river, had two barns with all their contents burnt.

The fire went on making the most fearful destruction of all kinds of valuable timber. Thus those settlers who were probably the most advanced with their new homes were suddenly left without house, food or clothing, and were obliged to go below Dundas through mud, water, swamp and forest for provisions and other necessaries, which were not obtainable from their neighbors.

MENNONITE IMMIGRATION TO WATERLOO COUNTY - THE MOYER JOURNAL

Attributed to Samuel S. Moyer 1849 - 1941

Jacob — Elizabeth Gabel. Elizabeth was born CA 1775, Of, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00037-3022.3

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Unwilling participants in the War of 1812
About 20 Mennonite men were conscripted to haul supplies for an 1813 engagement

...No one was exempt from non-combatant duties, although some resisted at times. Some were fined heavily in court. Cornelius Pannebecker removed the wheels from his wagon to save it, although his horse and son were still conscripted. Elizabeth (Gabel) Bechtel was threatened at sword-point by an officer who knew she was hiding oxen, which he sought for a massive-scale transport operation to the Detroit River.

Waterloo Region Region 23 Jun 2012 Jonathan Seiling

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• Name: Henry Brauer
• Eby ID Number: 00017-1348
• Birth: 3 May 1780, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 01S, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Occupation: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1874, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter and joiner

Notes:

Henry Bower,"one of the original settlers of this family, came from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, where he was born May 3rd, 1780. On November 23rd, 1806, he was married to Elizabeth Marias who was born November 29th, 1783. In the year 1822 they moved to Canada and settled at Preston, Ontario. He was both a carpenter and mechanic by trade. During the summer months he was engaged in putting up buildings in and around Preston, many of which are still standing as a memorial of our worthy old ancestor, Mr Brower. During the long winter months he was busily engaged in making spinning wheels for the young ladies† (now our grandmothers) of Waterloo. The writer's mother used to have a spinning wheel made by Mr Brower. His initials "H. B. 1831" were stamped on the end of frame. Some years after his arrival in Canada he took up auctioneering at which he did quite a business for a number of years. His advantage over other auctioneers was that he was capable of conducting sales in either English or German language. After their arrival in this county they settled at the lower end of Preston where they resided until her death which took place March 8th, 1861. After the death of his aged partner he made his home for a few years with his daughter, Elizabeth. From here he went to the home of his daughter, Mary (Mrs. Isaac Clemens), where he spent the evening of his life in comfort. He died December 10th, 1874, aged 94 years, 7 months, and 7 days. 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.].

Henry married Elizabeth Maris 23 Nov 1806. Elizabeth was born 29 Nov 1783, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 8 Mar 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Brower
• Eby ID Number: 00017-1348.1
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Elizabeth Marias

Notes:

Her father was Christian Mary / Maris and Mary Longacre / Longenecker.

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• Residence: Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52856

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OVER NINETY YEARS OF AGE

Death of Mrs. Wm. Tilt, Mother of Mrs J. Bechtel, Waterloo.

The death occurred at Blair on Friday evening at 8 o'clock of Mrs. Wm Tilt, mother of Mrs. J. Bechtel, Waterloo and Mr. Geo. A. Tilt, Blair, at the advanced age of 90 years. The aged lady had been confined to her bed for five weeks past, death being due to the infirmities of old age.

Mrs. Tilt, whose maiden name was Caroline Cosens, was borne in Hampshire, England, in 1817. The family emigrated to Canada in the spring of 1833, spending eight weeks on board of ship, which was an old warship called the "Lord Melville." The party came up the St. Lawrence river in rowboats as far as Prescott, where they took a steamer to Toronto, which was then a small town. They then hired a schooner to take them to Hamilton, and remained in the schooner over Sunday the party afterwards hired teams to bring them up the country to what is now known as German Mills.

Mr. Charles Cosens, father of Mrs. Tilt, purchased the farm north of Preston, now owned by Mr. C Green, where the family resided for a number of years.

In October of 1833 Mrs. Tilt left her home here to walk to where her married sister lived near Clinton. The first day she walked twenty miles, the next day twelve miles to Stratford, then called "Little Thames."

In 1834 she was married to the. late William Tilt, and in 1839 moved to Blair, then called "Carlisle," where she has resided ever since.

The funeral took place at Blair on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, services being held at the residence.

Among those present were the following: Mrs. J.Bechtel & Mr. & Mrs.B. F. Bechtel, and Mr. Chas. Bechtel, Mrs. Emily Martin, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Doblin, Miss E. Bechtel, Mrs. Wilson B. Bechtel, Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bechtel, Elmira, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Watson, Doon.

The Chronicle Telegraph 16 May 1907, p. 4

Charles married Ann Goodall 14 Jul 1806, Wield, , Hampshire, England. Ann was born 2 Mar 1787, Dorking, , Surrey, England; died 3 Apr 1853, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Turners Cemetery, Tuckersmith Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ann Cosens
• Residence: Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125359