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  1. 1.  Rance E. Bricker was born 27 Aug 1901, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Lorne Douglas Campbell Bricker and Sadie M. McEwan); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156766


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lorne Douglas Campbell Bricker was born 1878, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Ephraim K. Bricker and Ellen Roselia "Rosy" Cook); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lorne W. C. Bricker
    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1313.4
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1916, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

    Lorne — Sadie M. McEwan. Sadie was born 1880, Duncanville, , Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Sadie M. McEwan was born 1880, Duncanville, , Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sadie M. Bricker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156768
    • Residence: 1916, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

    Children:
    1. 1. Rance E. Bricker was born 27 Aug 1901, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Douglas McEwan Bricker was born 13 Jul 1905, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Ephraim K. Bricker was born 22 Jul 1848, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David Bricker and Hannah Kolb); died 3 Sep 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 17 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1313
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1868, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Black Smith
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Methodist
    • Elected Office: 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor, Deputy Reeve, Reeve, Warden
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Liveryman
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Livery
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Retired: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1921, 17 Ahrens St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Ephraim Bricker," was born July 22nd, 1848. He is married to Rosa Cook and resides in Berlin where he is engaged in the livery business. Their family consists of five 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.].

    Elected Office:
    Municipality . Berlin Years on local council Councillor 1883-84, 1892, 1894, 1897, 1901-03; 3 D-Reeve 1896; 2nd Deputy Reeve 1898
    Years on Waterloo County Council 1896

    Ephraim married Ellen Roselia "Rosy" Cook 15 Oct 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ellen (daughter of James Cook and Elizabeth Williams) was born 5 Jun 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Ellen Roselia "Rosy" CookEllen Roselia "Rosy" Cook was born 5 Jun 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of James Cook and Elizabeth Williams); died 1 Jan 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ellen Roselia "Rosy" Bricker
    • Name: Rosa Cook
    • Name: Rosalie Cook
    • Name: Rose Cook
    • Name: Roselia Cook
    • Name: Rosy Cook
    • Name: Rozelia Cook
    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1313.1
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Methodist
    • Family Photograph: 1882, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1921, 17 Ahrens St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Mrs. Eph. Bricker

    The death took place at Kitchener on New Year's Day of Mrs. Eph. Bricker, mother of Mrs. A. H. Snyder of Waterloo and Mrs. L. E. Clemens of Kitchener. Two sons, one sister, Mrs. J. b. Weber, also survive. Deceased was a daughter of the late James Cook and was born in Waterloo. The funeral took place Thursday.

    Waterloo Chronicle 3 Jan 1929

    Family Photograph:
    Standing, left to right: Alice Elvira, Margaret Angeline, Elizabeth Jane, Cordelia Diana, Melinda Caroline
    Middle Row: Jacob Cook
    Seated, left to right: Ellen Roselia, Hannah Maria, Mary Jemima, Anna Christina, Henrietta Josephine. Taken at Preston, Ontario in 1882

    Children:
    1. Laura Georgina Bricker was born 15 Aug 1869, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Lawrence F. Bricker was born 2 Jan 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Florence L. Bricker was born 2 Jan 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Geneva Edna Bricker was born 24 Feb 1875, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1947, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Jun 1947, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 2. Lorne Douglas Campbell Bricker was born 1878, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Harvey James Bricker was born 25 Apr 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Harley David Bricker was born 25 Apr 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Mary Gertrude "Gertrude" Bricker was born 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Gordon Bricker was born 6 Nov 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  David Bricker was born 30 Mar 1814, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Bricker and Anna "Nancy" Erb); died 4 Apr 1897; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1308
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 39, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 40, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    David Bricker, "the seventh and youngest son of John and Annie Bricker, was born near Blair, March 30th, 1814. On September 12th, 1837, he was married to Hannah, the youngest daughter of Jacob and Catharine (Clemens) Klob. She was born September 25th, 1818, and died April 10th, 1870. Soon after their marriage they moved on his father's farm near Blair where they resided for five years, then they moved on a beautiful farm about one mile east of Roseville where they resided until 1862, when he sold the farm and moved to Breslau where he purchased from Mr. Joseph Erb, the mills, and farm of 160 acres in connection, for $17000. He continued in business until 1870 when he retired and since then has taken the world easy. On February 6th, 1871, he was married again to Caroline, daughter of James and Salome (Roos) Devitt. She was born January 28th, 1843. They reside in Breslau, Ontario, where they both enjoying good health. To him and his first wife were born ten children, and to him and his second wife was born one child."


    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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    BRICKER - David Bricker, youngest son of John and Annie Bricker was born near Blair, Waterloo Co., Ont., March 30th, 1814. On Sept. 12th 1897*, he was married to Hannah, youngest daughter of Jacob and Catharine (Clemmens) Kolb, who died April 10th, 1870. The last twenty-seven years of his life were spent in retirement in the village of Breslau. On Feb. 6th, 1871, he was married to Caroline Devitt. With his first wife he had ten children, and with his second wife, one. He died after a short illness, or rather the growing debility of age, on the 4th of April 1897 [sic 1837], at the ripe old age of 83 years, 5 days. Bro. Bricker was a member of the Mennonite church since his youth. Funeral services at the M.B.C. church at Breslau on the 7th, were conducted by S.S. Stauffer and Noah Stauffer. Buried in the cemetery at Blair. In Bro. Bricker's death the community loses another one of the few remaining early settlers, and a highly esteemed neighbor and citizen.


    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 9, May 1, 1897, Page 141, 142

    David married Hannah Kolb 12 Sep 1837. Hannah (daughter of Deacon Jacob Kolb, Sr. and Catharine Clemens) was born 25 Sep 1818, Hilltown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died 10 Apr 1870, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Hannah Kolb was born 25 Sep 1818, Hilltown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (daughter of Deacon Jacob Kolb, Sr. and Catharine Clemens); died 10 Apr 1870, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hannah Bricker
    • Eby ID Number: 00068-4145
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Hannah Kolb, "was born September 25th, 1818. On September 12, 1837, she was married to David Bricker and resided in Breslau, Ontario, where she died April 10, 1870."



    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. Henry Bricker was born 12 Nov 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Maria Bricker was born 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Menno Bricker was born 2 Jan 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. David Bricker was born 6 Jul 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1847; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Levi Bricker was born 20 Feb 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1847; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 4. Ephraim K. Bricker was born 22 Jul 1848, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lydia Bricker was born 17 Apr 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Joseph K. Bricker was born 12 Sep 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Mary Ann Bricker was born 6 Nov 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Mayor Aaron K. Bricker was born 12 Jul 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Magdalena "Lena" Bricker was born 20 Mar 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  James Cook was born 20 Jan 1800, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 29 Feb 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27854P
    • Residence: 1828, Toronto Township, Peel Co., Ontario
    • Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    James is reported to have been born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, not yet supported by documents. He married on the same day as his sister Anne Cook at the home of their father Andrew C. Cook.

    James married Elizabeth Williams 30 Sep 1828, Toronto Township, Peel Co., Ontario. Elizabeth was born 22 Jun 1810, , England; died 4 Feb 1874; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Williams was born 22 Jun 1810, , England; died 4 Feb 1874; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Cook
    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1313.45
    • Residence: 1828, Toronto Township, Peel Co., Ontario
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Elizabeth is reported to have been born in Gloucestershire, England.

    Children:
    1. Jacob S. Cook was born 27 Jan 1831, Rockton, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Feb 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Annie Christina Cook was born 28 Oct 1832, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1915, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Alice Alvira Cook was born 2 Nov 1834, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1907, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth Jane Cook was born 15 Dec 1836, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1923, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Hannah Maria Cook was born Between 1 Jan 1837 and 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1921, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Melinda Carolina Cook was born 12 Jan 1841, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1912; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Elizabeth Cook was born 20 Sep 1842; was christened 6 Nov 1842, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Cordelia Diana "Diana" Cook was born 22 Nov 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1922; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Deana Cook was born 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Mary Jemima "Jemima" Cook was born 4 Oct 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1921, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Forest Lawn Mausoleum, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Margaret Angelina "Angelina" Cook was born 13 Sep 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. 5. Ellen Roselia "Rosy" Cook was born 5 Jun 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Eliza Artemesia Cook was born 24 Jan 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1863; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Henrietta Josephine Cook was born 7 May 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1931; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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