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

Kathleen Shirley Coxson

Female 1922 - 2015  (93 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Kathleen Shirley Coxson was born 1922, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Delton Coxson and Bessie Irene Nahrgang); died 11 Dec 2015, Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Kathleen Shirley Thibideau
    • Residence: 324 Wilmot St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160808

    Notes:

    THIBIDEAU, Kathleen Shirley Passed away with her family by her side on Friday, December 11, 2015 at St. Mary's Memorial Hospital, St. Mary's, Ontario. She was born 93 years ago in Haysville, Ontario and is formerly of Wilmot Township. Beloved daughter of the late Delton and Bessie (Linton) Coxson. Loving wife of the late Wilson Ferris Thibideau who predeceased her in 1989. Dear mother of James and his wife Marilyn of Grand Bend and Terry and his wife Ruth of Centre Wellington. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Cory Steffler, Tammy (Jeff) Van Der Gaag, Michael (Tracy) Reid and Christopher Reid. She will also be missed by 8 great-grand- children and 1 great-great-grand- child. Kathleen will be missed by her brother Kenneth Coxson of New Hamburg and her sister-in-law Reta Coxson of Kitchener. She is pre- deceased by her brothers Douglas (in infancy) and Donald Coxson as well as sister-in-law Shirley Coxson. Family and friends will be received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Monday, December 14, 2015 from 7-9 p.m. and again Tuesday 1- 2 p.m. where a service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Margaret Walker officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of one's choice. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    Kathleen married Wilson Ferris Thibideau 18 Oct 1941. Wilson (son of William Thomas Thibideau and Lucy Henrietta Stauffer) was born 1916, , Michigan, USA; died 1 Oct 1989, Edmore, Montcalm, Michigan, United States; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Delton Coxson was born 13 Nov 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Franklin Coxson and Matilda Nahrgang); died 21 Jun 1937, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155955623
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-159836

    Notes:

    Delton Coxson Dies in 40th Year.

    There passed away on Monday afternoon after a year's illness, Delton Coxson, in his fortieth year. The deceased was born near New Hamburg a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John S. Coxson, his father having predeceased him on the same date eleven years ago. For some, years the late Mr. Coxson ran a threshing outfit but the past several years he farmed two miles south of Haysville.

    He is survived by his widow (nee Bessie Irene Nahrgang) one daughter Kathaleen, two sons, Donald and Kenneth all at home, his step-mother, Mrs. J. S. Coxson of Waterloo, one step-brother, William of Waterloo and one step-sister, Mrs. J. Lautenschlager of Kitchener.
    Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon with private services at the house and a public service at St. James Anglican Church, Huron Road. Interment took place in the adjoining cemetery.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 25 Jun 1937, p. 3

    Delton — Bessie Irene Nahrgang. Bessie (daughter of Urias Nahrgang and Bergeronette "Nettie" Battler) was born Sep 1904, , USA; died 1975; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Bessie Irene Nahrgang was born Sep 1904, , USA (daughter of Urias Nahrgang and Bergeronette "Nettie" Battler); died 1975; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155955681
    • Name: Bessie Irene Coxson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202707
    • Immigration: 1905, , Ontario, Canada
    • Adopted: Bef 1911, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 1. Kathleen Shirley Coxson was born 1922, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 2015, Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Douglas James Coxson was born 1929; died 1929; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Franklin Coxson was born 4 Feb 1873, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Robert Henry Coxon and Ellen Anderson); died 21 Jun 1926, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113191

    John married Matilda Nahrgang 14 Feb 1895, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of Isaac Nahrgang and Catharine Bricker) was born 14 Jul 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1899, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Matilda Nahrgang was born 14 Jul 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac Nahrgang and Catharine Bricker); died 19 Feb 1899, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Matilda Coxson
    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5037.5
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Coxon. - At New Hamburg, Ont., on the 19th of February, 1899, after a painful illness, Sister Matilda, beloved wife of John F. Coxon, and daughter of Bro. Isaac and Sister Catherine Nahrgang, aged 27 years, 7 months and 5 days. Buried in the Blenheim Mennonite cemetery on Feb. 22d on which occasion Bro. Noah Stauffer spoke words of comfort to a large congregation from Isa. 28: 29. She died trusting in her Saviour.

    The Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVI, No. 6, March 15, 1899 - pages 93, 94


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    DIED- At her residence Feb. 19h, near New Hamburg, Mrs. Coxson, wife of Mr. John Coxson and only daughter of Mr. Issac Nahrgang, who resides near Haysville. The deceased leaves husband and an only child to mourn her loss. Funeral to take place on Wednesday 22nd, inst., the remains to be interred in Blenheim cemetery.

    Waterloo County Chronicle, 23 Feb 1899, p. 4

    Children:
    1. 2. Delton Coxson was born 13 Nov 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1937, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Urias Nahrgang was born 22 Aug 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Isaac Nahrgang and Catharine Bricker); died 14 Jan 1944, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70198880
    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5037.3
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    URIAS NAHRGANG

    By Record Correspondent

    HAYSVILLE, Jan. 14. Urias Nahrgang. 74, who has been a semi-invalid for some time, died early today at his home. He had been seriously ill since Sunday. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Nahrgang, he was born on a farm now owned by Jerbert Bergey adjoining New Hamburg limits and lived in this community all his life. He farmed on property now owned by William Roth until 1918 and then was in the threshing business for 12 years when he retired.

    He is survived by his wife, Nettie Battler, one daughter, Mrs. Nettie Coxson of Haysville and three grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister predeceased him.

    Funeral services will be held Mon. day at 2:30 o'clock from his home with public services at St. James Anglican Church, Wilmot, at 3 o'clock, Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

    Urias married Bergeronette "Nettie" Battler 29 Nov 1899, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Bergeronette (daughter of Rhodes Battler and Charlotte Gofton) was born 5 Dec 1873, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1946, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Bergeronette "Nettie" Battler was born 5 Dec 1873, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rhodes Battler and Charlotte Gofton); died 27 Jul 1946, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70198960
    • Name: Bergeronette "Nettie" Nahrgang
    • Name: Nettie Battler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202695
    • Residence: 1899, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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    Mrs. Nettie Nahrgang

    HAYSVILLE - Mrs. Nettie Nahrgang, widow of Urias Nahrgang, died early Saturday morning at the age of 73 years. Mrs. Nahrgang, whose maiden name was Nettie Battler, was born in Blenheim Township on Dec. 25, 1872, and was married to the late Mr. Nahrgang in Blenheim Township 46 years ago.

    They farmed in Wilmot Township for 20 years before retiring to the village. In ailing health for the past two years. Mrs. Nahrgang had been seriously ill for the past five weeks Her husband predeceased her two years ago and she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Coxson of Haysville three grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 2 Aug 1946, p. 3

    Children:
    1. 3. Bessie Irene Nahrgang was born Sep 1904, , USA; died 1975; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Robert Henry Coxon was born 10 Mar 1849, , Ontario, Canada (son of George Coxon and Elizabeth Laverick); died 20 Mar 1932, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48662186
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15542

    Robert — Ellen Anderson. Ellen (daughter of John Anderson and Jane McGee) was born 12 Mar 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1923, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Ellen Anderson was born 12 Mar 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Anderson and Jane McGee); died 1 May 1923, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48662150
    • Name: Ellen Coxon
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-245127
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1861, , Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. Eliza Coxon was born 22 Oct 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Glen Avon, Riverside, California, United States.
    2. 4. John Franklin Coxson was born 4 Feb 1873, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1926, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Isaac Nahrgang was born 9 Jun 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christopher Nahrgang and Mary Schneider); died 16 Apr 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70199139
    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5037
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1867, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Misfortune: 1901; killed in construction accident
    • Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Isaac Nahrgang, "was born June 9th, 1844. On June 4th, 1867, he was married to Catharine Bricker who was born January 3rd, 1845. They reside about a mile south of New Hamburg where he is engaged in farming. To them is born a family of four 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.].

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    Hamburg Independent.-Mr. Isaac Nahrgang met with an accident, which resulted in his death on Tuesday afternoon. While helping to take down the frame work of a barn on the Green farm, four miles South of this town, a heavy piece of timber fell and struck him, breaking his leg and back, of which injuries he expired a short time after. Deceased was in his 67th year and leaves to mourn his sudden demise a wife and grown up family, who have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
    Wellesley Maple Leaf, April 25, 1901

    Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

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    NAHRGANG - On the 16th of April, 1901, in Wilmot Township, Ontario, Isaac Nahrgang, aged 56 years, 7 months and 10 days. He died from the effects of an accident, from a falling timber while tearing down a barn owned by Moses Cressman. He was knocked to the ground and received internal and external injuries. He lived about one hour after the accident. He was of a cheerful and pleasant disposition and will be greatly missed in his home and neighborhood. He leaves a loving wife and three sons; one daughter passed away a few years ago. Since the meeting held last winter at Blehn's Church he (by the grace of God) led an "overcoming life" and was a "praying man." The remains were laid to rest at the Blenheim burying ground. Services were held by E.S. Hallman from Isa. 38:1 and Solomon Gehman from Matt. 24:44.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 10, May 15, 1901 - Page 158, 159:

    Isaac married Catharine Bricker 4 Jun 1867, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Abraham "Abram" Bricker and Catharine Hallman) was born 3 Jan 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Catharine Bricker was born 3 Jan 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham "Abram" Bricker and Catharine Hallman); died 11 Apr 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70199213
    • Name: Catharine Nahrgang
    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1302
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1867, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Catharine Bricker,"was born January 3rd, 1845. She is married to Isaac Nahrgang, a farmer. They reside in the southern part of Wilmot Township. To them are born four 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.].

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    Nahrgang. - Sister Cathrine (Bricker) Nahrgang, died at Berlin, Ont., April 11, 1912; aged 67 y. 3 m. 8 d. She was married to Bro. Isaac Nahrgang who preceded her 11 years ago and her daughter preceded her 14 years ago. She leaves to mourn 3 sons, 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 brother and 4 sisters. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church until death. A devoted and loving mother, she was greatly esteemed and loved by her neighbors, had a smile and a word of comfort for every one.
    "Farewell, dear family, I am at rest;
    My voice no more you'll hear;
    Live faithfully and you'll be blest,
    And death you need not fear."
    By one of the family.

    Gospel Herald - Volume V, Number 6 - May 9, 1912

    Children:
    1. Alexander Nahrgang was born 19 May 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 6. Urias Nahrgang was born 22 Aug 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1944, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 5. Matilda Nahrgang was born 14 Jul 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1899, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. Abraham "Abram" Nahrgang was born 12 Mar 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1942, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  5. 14.  Rhodes Battler was born 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William Battler and Emma Cook); died 4 Jul 1897, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Plattsville Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144108573
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98794

    Rhodes — Charlotte Gofton. Charlotte (daughter of Samuel Gofton and Elizabeth Hall) was born 10 Sep 1832, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1900, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Plattsville Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Charlotte Gofton was born 10 Sep 1832, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Samuel Gofton and Elizabeth Hall); died 5 Jul 1900, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Plattsville Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144108785/charlotte-battler
    • Name: Charlotte Battler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91340
    • Residence: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Alexander Allan Battler was born 8 Jun 1862, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1933; was buried , Plattsville Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. 7. Bergeronette "Nettie" Battler was born 5 Dec 1873, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1946, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.