Lydia Christner

Other Events:

• Name: Lydia Marks
• Eby ID Number: 00022-1604
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lydia Christner, "the youngest child Christian Christner, was born October 2nd, 1867. She is unmarried and resides in Omaha, Nebraska."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

Lydia married John Marks 7 May 1896, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Nick Marks and May) was born 1854, , Illinois, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00022-1593
• Immigration: 1825, , Canada
• Naturalization: 1840
• Residence: 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Christian Christner, "the eldest son of John Christner, was born in Upper Alsace, June 21st, 1815, and came to America, in 1825, when ten years of age. On February 10th, 1846, he was married to Anna Honsberger. She was born March 15th, 1825, and died March 20th, 1884. Soon after their marriage he moved to a farm near New Hamburg. Some time after the decease of his wife he moved to New Hamburg where he still resides with one of his daughters. His family consisted 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

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Christian Christner was born in upper Alsace, Germany, June 21, 1815. Emigrated to this country in the year 1825. After suffering but a short time he passed peacefully away in New Hamburg, Ont., on April 6, 1907, 91 Y., 9 M., 15 D. His wife preceded him 23 years, after which he moved to New Hamburg where he resided with two of his daughters until death. He was a member of the Mennonite church. He leaves to mourn his departure four sons and six daughters. Two of his daughters became members of the same church. Funeral services were conducted by Amos S. Cressman, from Psa 90: 12 and Noah Stauffer, from Rev. 20: 6. The services were held in our Amish Brethren's place of worship, Steinman's M. H.

Gospel Herald April 25, 1907, page 159 Volume XLIV, Number 17

Christian married Nancy "Anna" Honsberger 10 Feb 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Hunsberger, daughter of Abraham Honsberger and Mary C. Janzen) was born 15 Mar 1825, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Honsberger
• Name: Nancy "Anna" Christner
• Eby ID Number: 00057-3885
• Residence: 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Nancy Honsperger, "was born March 15th, 1825. She was married to Christian Christner, a farmer. They resided near New Hamburg where she died March 20th, 1884."


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.].

Other Events:

• Name: John Christner
• Eby ID Number: 00022-1591
• Land: 1840, Wilmot Township - Concession South of Snyder's Road Lot 23, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retired Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

John Christner, "was born in Upper Alsace, Germany, December 13th, 1780. On August 26th, 1809, he was married to Maria Luckebihl. She was born in Upper Alsace, near Florimont, March 27th, 1784, and died near New Hamburg, Waterloo County, Ontario, March 8th 1841. In 1825 they with their family of four children, his sister Maria, and others moved to America. After landing at Philadelphia, Mr. Christner parted with his sister, Maria, and her husband who moved to Ohio, while Mr. Christner and family moved to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where they resided for several months. Hearing of the many German settlements being made in Canada and the encouragement receiver by his co-religionists to move thither, he was soon ready to continue his journey to Canada. On October 8th, 1825, he with his wife and family arrived at Bishop Benjamin Eby's place, Berlin, where they resided for some time. In March, 1840, they moved on lot No. 23, south side of Snyder's Road, Wilmot Township, Waterloo County. Here they resided until their deaths. She died as already stated, and he died may 28th, 1871. their family consisted 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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On the 25th of May, in Wilmot township, Waterloo county, Ont., of the infirmities of old age, John Christener, aged 90 years, 5 months and 15 day. He was buried on the 31st on which occasion funeral discourses were delivered by Moses Bowman, from Rev. 2: 17, and Geo Schmitt, from Deut. 32: 29. He wa a native of Florimont, Upper Alsace, and emigrated with his family to Canada, in 1826, where his wife died 30 years ago. He was a member of the Mennonite Church for about 70 years

Herald of Truth - Volume VIII, Number 7 - July, 1871 - pp 110,111

Johannes married Maria Luckebihl 26 Aug 1809. Maria was born 27 Mar 1784, Florimont, Upper Alsace, Germany; died 3 Aug 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Christner
• Eby ID Number: 00022-1591.1

Other Events:

• Name: Abraham Hunsberger
• Name: Abram Honsberger
• Eby ID Number: 00057-3884

Notes:

Abram Honsperger, "was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about the year 1801. When a young man he came to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario. He was married to Mollie, daughter of Abram and Nancy (Clemmer) Janzen. She was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, June 18th, 1802. After their marriage they settled in Wilmot Township, their farm was where now is the village of Baden. Here he died in 1838. His widow was afterwards married to Jonas Shantz and resided at Upper Road, Wilmot Township, where she died March 26th, 1888. To her and her first husband 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.].

Abraham — Mary C. Janzen. Mary (daughter of Abraham Janzen and Nancy Clemmer) was born 18 Jun 1802, , Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 26 Mar 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary C. Honsberger
• Name: Mary C. Shantz
• Name: Mary Jantz
• Name: Mary Johnson
• Name: Mollie Janzen
• Eby ID Number: 00061-3999
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mollie (Mary) Janzen, "was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, June 18th 1802. She was first married to Abraham Hunsberger. They resided in Wilmot Township where he died. After his decease she was again married to Jonas C. Shantz, January 21st, 1851. She died March 26th, 1888."


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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00022-1587

Notes:

Christian Christner, "a native of Switzerland, was born about the year 1750. In his younger days he emigrated to Upper Alsace where he died. He was married twice but the names of neither first nor second wife have been received. He had 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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00061-3997
• Epidemic: 1834, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Cholera

Notes:

Abraham Janzen, "(now spelled 'Johnson' by most of the descendants) a native of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, to which place his ancestors had moved from Holland about the year 1726. He was married to Nancy, daughter of Henry and Anna (Honsberger) Clemmer. She was a sister to Henry H. Clemmer who resided about two miles east of Berlin where he died April 30th,1851. She was born about the year 1778. Some time during the beginning of the present century they with their family of small children moved, with the Schwartzes and others, to Canada and finally settled in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, where he died of cholera in 1834. After his decease the widow was married to Jacob Bechtel. She died of paralysis while on a visit to Jacob Kolb's near Breslau in 1847. To Mr. Janzen and his wife 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.].

Abraham — Nancy Clemmer. Nancy (daughter of Henry Clemmer and Anna Honsberger) was born 1778, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 1847, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Nancy Bechtel
• Name: Nancy Janzen
• Eby ID Number: 00024-1969

Notes:

Nancy Clemmer, "sister to Henry H. Clemmer, was born in 1778. She was married to Abraham Janzen. They resided in Blenheim, Oxford County, Ontario, where he died of cholera in 1834. She died of paralysis at Mr. Kolb's at Breslau in 1847. To them were born 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.].