Marguerite Gertrude Becker

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• Name: Margaret Becker
• Name: Marguerite Gertrude Bean
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162922

Notes:

"BEAN, Margaret (Marg) -On Tuesday, March 4, 2003, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, at 86yrs of age, at the KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital.

She was recently a resident of Pinehaven Retirement Home, but lived all her life in New Dundee, where she was a member of United Brethren Church.

Marg, beloved wife of the late Oliver Bean (1985). Loving mother of Earle Bean and his wife Lorene and John Bean and his fiance Karen Kreutzweiser.Daughter of the late Gilbert Becker (1919) and Loretta Fried (1969) and step-daughter to the late Wilfred Wanner (1953).

Grandma Marg to Dave Einwechter, Kellie, Mitchell, Brieanna and Darlene, Brad and Mallory Bell. Dear sister of Myrtle Vanderscoot, Susie Good, Ivy Musselman, Dorothy Shantz, the late Willard Becker, the late Ward Becker,the late Rita Hofstetter and the late Cleo Brodhaecker.

Sister-in-law to Lee Good, Melvin Shantz, Helen Becker, John Hofstetter (Marg) and the late Peter Vanderschoot, Elgin Musselman, Kathleen Becker, Harry Brodhaecker, Wayne Shantz and Lorne Rosenberger. Loved by her step-children Brenda (Hans) Ziemann and Gary (Nancy) Horst. Special step-grandmother to Brigitte and Maya Ziemann and Kristine and Ashley Horst..."

The Record 6 Mar 2003

Marguerite — Oliver Noah Bean. Oliver (son of Henry Warren "Warren" Bean and Margaret Axt) was born 25 Sep 1911, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1985, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Earle Bean
2. John Robert Bean was born 27 Jan 1945; died 22 Jun 2017; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Name: Gib Becker
• Eby ID Number: 00145-5518.5
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Epidemic: 9 Jan 1919, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; spanish influenza

Notes:

The latest victim in this district is Gilbert Becker, son of Mr. August Becker, of the Waterloo-Wilmot town-line, 3 ½ miles North West of Roseville. The deceased succumbed on Monday from an attack of pneumonia after a short illness, aged 28 years. Mrs. Becker, who is a daughter of Mr. Fried, Roseville, is also ill. There are three small children in the family.

Ayr News Jan 9 1919 pg 1.jpg

Gilbert — Lauretta Fried. Lauretta (daughter of William Allan "Allan" Fried and Rachel Gehman) was born 18 Feb 1892, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lauretta Becker
• Name: Lauretta Wanner
• Eby ID Number: 00145-5518.5000
• Residence: 1969, 410 Stirling Ave. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. Wilfred Wanner

Mrs. Wilfred L. Wanner of 410 Stirling Ave., S., Kitchener, died Saturday at her home. She was 77.

The former Lauretta Fried, she was born in Blenheim Township near Roseville and was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs. Allan Fried.

She had been a resident of Kitchener for the past six years and formerly lived in the New Dundee area for many years.

She was a member of Grace United Church, Roseville, and the United Church Women.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Gilbert Becker, in 1919 and her second husband, Wilfred Wanner, in 1953 and by one brother and one sister.

Surviving are two sons, R. Willard (Bill) Becker and Ward G. Becker, both of New Dundee; and seven daughters, Mrs. Oliver (Margaret) Bean of New Dundee, Mrs. Peter (Myrtle) Vanderscoot of New Hamburg, Mrs. Wayne (Susie) Shantz of St. Agatha, Cleo Wanner of Kitchener, Mrs. Elgin (Ivy) Musselman of Waterloo, Mrs. John (Reta) Hofstetter of Plattsville, Mrs. Melvin (Dorothy) Shantz of Petersburg; three brothers, Ephraim of Kitchener, Ralph and Clayton, both of Roseville; two sisters, Mrs. Edgar (Cleo) Latsch of Roseville, Mrs. Harry (Ethel) Brodhaecker of Galt; 30 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

The body will be at the Ratz- Bechtel Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Tuesday when removal was made to Grace United Church, Roseville, where Rev. A. M. Schlenker conducted the service at 2:30 p.m.

Burial was in the Roseville cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, April 9, 1969

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• Eby ID Number: 00145-5518.1
• Immigration: 1872, , Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1938, Hall's Lane, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

August — Sophia Sararas. Sophia (daughter of Nicolas L. Sararas and Catherine Shupe) was born 10 Sep 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1914, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sophia Becker
• Eby ID Number: 00145-5518
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Sophia Sararas, "was born September 10th, 1854. She is married to August Becker. They reside in New Dundee, Ontario, and have a family as follows"


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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• Family Photograph: William Allan and wife Rachel
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• Name: Allan Fried
• Eby ID Number: 00036-3020.2
• Occupation: 1888, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Death of Prominent Farmer

Mr. Allan Fried Succumbs to Typhoid Fever

We are sorry to report the death of one of our most prominent farmers, Mr. Allan Fried, who died on Wednesday night, after a short illness, in his 57th year. The late Mr. Fried had not been in the best of health lately but still able to be up and around until last Friday night when he took very ill, and when the doctor was summoned he pronounced it typhoid fever. He became delirious the same night and remained so intermittently until death came to his relief. He was married to Rachael Gehman about 31 years ago. To them were born eight children, all of whom survive: Ephriam, Mrs. Wilfred Wanner, Mrs. Melville Veitch, Ralph, Russel, Clayton, Cleo, and Ethel, at home; besides these he leaves to mourn their loss his aged parents, three sisters and one brother. He was a member of the Evangelical Church here and has been a prominent man in this community. He has been a successful exhibitor of cattle and horses at fall fairs for many years. The funeral was held at his late residence on Sunday afternoon, thence to the Evangelical Church for service, thence to the cemetery, and was largely attended. The four sons and two sons-in-law acted as pallbearers. In his death the family loses a kind husband and loving father. The community extends its sincere sympathy to the bereaved widow and family.

Ayr News May 6 1920 pg 8

William married Rachel Gehman 25 Dec 1888, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Rachel (daughter of David Gehman and Margaretta "Margaret" Knarr) was born 28 Apr 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1949; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: William Allan and wife Rachel
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20153197
• Name: Rachel Fried
• Eby ID Number: 00037-3028.2
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1883, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122270P
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer

Adam — Anna Maria "Mary" Damm. Anna was born 1833, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Maria "Mary" Becker
• Name: Mary Dahm
• Name: Mary Damm
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122271

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• Eby ID Number: 00145-5511
• Historic Building: Abt 1840, Nicholas Sararas's relocated home, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Nicolas L. Sararas, "was born May 8th, 1808. He was married to Catharine, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Sheirich) Shupe. She was born September 10th, 1815. He died July 13th, 1893. Since the decease of her husband she has her home with her son, Moses, who resides on the old homestead near New Dundee, Ontario. Their family consisted 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.].

Historic Building:
Sararas House originally located in Wilmot Township, Waterloo County. Constructed around 1840. Original owner, Nicholas Sararas. Gift of the Pennsylvania-German Folklore Society, 1970

Nicolas — Catherine Shupe. Catherine (daughter of Bishop George Shupe and Elizabeth Scheirich) was born 10 Sep 1815, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1908; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Sararas
• Eby ID Number: 00113-7172
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Catherine Shupe, "the eldest in the family, was born September 10th, 1815. She was married to Nicolas Sararas who was born May 8th, 1808. They resided near New Dundee, where he died July 13th, 1893. To them was born 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.].

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• Eby ID Number: 00036-3020

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John Fried, "is married to Fannie Groff. They reside on the old 'Fried Homestead' in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, about two miles north-east of Roseville where he is engaged in farming. To them is born a family of six 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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FRIED & SON.

A short walk west of the village brought me to the fine two-hundred- acre stock farm of the above well known firm. I was induced to visit this place by the flattering reports of the large herd of splendid thoroughbred and grade Durham cattle kept and bred there and the numerous prizes awarded them in the face of competition with some of the leading thorough bred stock breeders in this country and the United States. Mr. Fried lives on the old homestead, where he was born, and has lived ever since. His son, Allen, lives on the adjoining farm formerly owned by the late Joseph Evans, once an old and familiar character in this neighborhood. The late Samuel Fried, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Bucks County, Pa, Aug. 5, 1804. In March, 1825, he, in company with others, walked to Canada, the trip requiring thirteen days. He settled on a farm near Blair, which is now a part of the old Wilkes' estate. He removed, however, in a few years, to Blenheim township, Oxford county, and settled on the farm now occupied by the son, and where he died, Nov. 3, 1876. The old barn is still in a good state of preservation. I am informed from reliable authority that it is the oldest bank barn in Blenheim township. It was erected during the dark days of the rebellion in 1837 and a thrilling incident is connected with its construction. One of the workmen put up a small American flag upon the comb of the frame. It was an act that meant trouble for the perpetrator, but it suddenly and mysteriously disappeared when several British officers came in search of the objectionable emblem.

Messrs. Fried & Son have been in the cattle breeding business for quite a number of years, and there are none in Ontario who have been more successful. For an admirer of splendid specimens of the bovine family, it is a delightful and instructive pastime to visit their stables. While they have a large number, and not an inferior one in the lot, I will merely allow space to mention several of their specialties and prize winners:

Blenheim Cherry (21,756) calved Jan. 5th, 1892, on the Fried farm, is a mountain of hide and tallow, weighing nearly 2,100 pounds. She was the winner of the prize at the Provincial Fat Stock Show at Brantford, and 1^st prize at the Oxford F. S. S., Ingersoll, 1897.

Oxford Rose (2,826), a most superb animal. She was easily awarded 1st prize at the Guelph Fat Stock Show as a two-year-old heifer, and Jubilee Sweepstakes, 1897. She tips the beam at 1,800 pounds.

Roan Lilly, a remarkably handsome creature was the winner of first prize at the Provincial Fat Stock Show, Brantford, 1897, and 1st prize at the Oxford Fat Stock Show, Ingersoll, 1897.

Snow Flake, pure white, and as perfect in shape and form as an animal could be, is going on two years. She weighs 1,500 pounds, and carried off 1st prize at the Provincial F. S. S, Brantford, 1897, and 1st prize at the Oxford Fat Stock Show, Ingersoll, 1897. She has thirteen 1st prizes to her credit. Carry, also a perfect beauty, won 2nd prize as a calf at the Guelph F.S.S, 1897.

Look Me Over won 1st prize as a two year-old grade steer at the Provincial Fat Stock Show, Brantford, 1897, and as a best steer, any age, and first Special Challenge Cup at Ingersoll, 1897. This animal weighed 1,900, and at Brantford the Champion Fat Steer of the United States was beaten by him.

That Mr. Fried is thoroughly experienced in feeding for the market, there is ample proof in the rapid increase in flesh made by "Look-Me-Over." His weight on Jan. 1st was 1,030 pounds, and by the following December he had gained 870 pounds.

Honest Billy, a prize winner from the ground up, won first premium at the Provincial Fat Stock Show, as a calf under one year old, and first prize at Oxford, I.S.S., Ingersoll, 1897, as a year-old. Weight, 1,200 pounds.

Were I to take the space to describe properly each animal, in the large herd of grades and thoroughbreds now being fed and cared for at the three barns of Messrs. Fried & Son, it would monopolize the entire edition of The CHRONICLE On the lower farm occupied by the son Allen, is a herd well worth the time to go and see. One thing in particular that attracted my attention on this occasion was the stable of splendid large horses in the finest condition. Nine cases out of ten where the breeding of thorough bred cattle is the leading feature, you will find the neglected horse stable sadly neglected.

Waterloo County Chronicle (186303), 24 Mar 1898, p. 8

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Mr. John Fried

There died at his home, 166 South Queen st., on July 1, Mr. John Fried, aged 80 years.

The deceased was born on his father's farm in Blenheim township where he resided until July, 17 years ago, when he moved to his late home. Surviving him are his wife (nee Fanny Groff) and three daughters, Lucinda, Mrs. E. H. Thamer; Leah, Mrs. J. Histand and Melissa, Mrs. Albert Gooding. Three sons Allan, Owen and Lawrence predeceased him.

The funeral will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday (Standard time) from the residence to Roseville for service and burial.

John married Fannie Groff 2 Nov 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Fannie (daughter of Isaac Groff and Leah Bricker) was born 7 Nov 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fannie Fried
• Eby ID Number: 00044-3343
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Fannie Groff, "was born near Galt, November 7th, 1840. She is married to John Fried, a farmer. They reside near Roseville, Ontario, where they have a family of six 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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• Eby ID Number: 00037-3028
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• 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; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; retired person

Notes:

David Gehman, "is married to Margaret Knarr. They reside in Blenheim Township where he is farming. They have one child named Rachel."


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 Blenheim Township, Ont., on Sunday, December 16th, 1917, at 7. 10 o'clock, p. m, David Gehman, aged 79 years, 9 months, 2 days. The Funeral Will take place on Wednesday afternoon, 19th inst., at 1. 30 o'clock, from the residence of Mr. A. Fried, thence to the Roseville Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

Funeral Cards

David — Margaretta "Margaret" Knarr. Margaretta (daughter of Johannes "John" Knarr and Catherine Pfaff) was born 15 Feb 1837, Altenkirchen , Rhein Bayern, Germany; died 16 Apr 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaretta "Margaret" Gehman
• Eby ID Number: 00037-3028.1
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Misfortune: 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; suicide by drowning