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

Elizabeth S. "Lizzie" Weber

Female 1913 - 2001  (87 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elizabeth S. "Lizzie" Weber was born 27 Jan 1913, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Menno M. Weber and Lydia Ann Snyder); died 1 Jan 2001; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth S. "Lizzie" Frey
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167106

    Notes:

    WEBER - In Woolwich, Jan. 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. Menno M. Weber, a daughter.

    Elmira Signet Jan 30 1913 pg 2

    Elizabeth — Menno B. Frey. Menno (son of Christian B. Frey and Lydia S. Brubacher) was born 15 Jun 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1985; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Mahlon W. Frey
    2. Abner W. Frey was born 23 Oct 1937; died 15 Nov 1996; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Alice Frey was born 24 Sep 1938; died 25 Feb 2000; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Menno M. Weber was born 2 Aug 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Aaron W. Weber and Elizabeth Martin); died 5 Feb 1964; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7934.2
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Menno — Lydia Ann Snyder. Lydia (daughter of Jonathan H. B. Snyder and Annie Kinsie) was born 28 Apr 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1950; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lydia Ann Snyder was born 28 Apr 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jonathan H. B. Snyder and Annie Kinsie); died 2 May 1950; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lydia Ann Weber
    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7934.200
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Melinda M. Weber was born 12 Nov 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1948, RR4 Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Ephraim S. Weber was born 9 Jan 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 2003, near Wallenstein, Ontario; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Annie Weber was born 10 Jan 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1992.
    4. Alvin S. Weber was born 22 Apr 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 1. Elizabeth S. "Lizzie" Weber was born 27 Jan 1913, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 2001; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Lydia Ann Weber was born 20 Apr 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Urias S. Weber was born 19 Mar 1915, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Amos S. Weber was born 7 Sep 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1995.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Aaron W. Weber was born 29 Sep 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel M. Weber and Veronica Weber); died 23 Oct 1938; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7934
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Aaron Weber," was born September 29th, 1860. He is married to Elizabeth Martin. They reside on a farm near Elmira. Their family consists of seven children, namely: VII Menno, VII Hannah, VII Sarah, VII Noah, VII Abraham, VII Lydia (dead), and a son, name not received"


    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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    "Weber.-On the evening of Oct. 23, 1938, Aaron W. Weber died after an illness of four weeks. He had resided east Elmira, Ont. The funeral was held the following Wednesday from his late home to Elmira Church for service and burial in the adjoining cemetery. His age was seventy-eight years and twenty-four days. He wished to go home, and his wish has been fulfilled. He leaves 7 children: Menno near Elmira, Hannah (Mrs. Recevious Martin), Sarah (Mrs. Moses Weber), Noah,, and Amos near Floradale, Aaron on the old homestead, and quite a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."


    GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXI, No. 32 - November 10, 1938 - pg 711:

    Aaron — Elizabeth Martin. Elizabeth (daughter of Bishop Abraham W. Martin and Elizabeth Bauman) was born 19 May 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1923; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Martin was born 19 May 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Bishop Abraham W. Martin and Elizabeth Bauman); died 15 Nov 1923; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Weber
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4444
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Martin, "the second daughter was born May 19th, 1860. She is married to Aaron Weber, a farmer. They reside in Woolwich Township, near Elmira. Their family consists 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.].

    Children:
    1. Son Weber was born , Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Elizabeth Weber was born , Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 2. Menno M. Weber was born 2 Aug 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1964; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Hannah M. Weber was born 3 Sep 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1967, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Sarah M. Weber was born 7 Oct 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1944; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Noah M. Weber was born 27 Aug 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1972, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Abraham Weber was born 25 Dec 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1900; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Lydia Weber was born 30 Dec 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Aaron M. Weber was born 19 May 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1985; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Amos M. Weber was born 15 Apr 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1980, RR2, Drayton, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Ezra M. Weber was born 13 Aug 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1953; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Jonathan H. B. Snyder was born 18 Apr 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Snyder and Barbara, son of Christian B. Snyder and Barbara Bauman); died 10 Mar 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5982
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jonathan Schneider, "was born April 18th, 1858. On October 5th, 1879, he was married to Annie Kinzie who was born May 4th, 1858. they resided on the old homestead with his father where he died March 10th, 1887. They had a family of four children,.... After his decease the widow was married to Moses Weber, and after her second husband's death she moved back to Christian B. Schneider's where she and her family now reside."


    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.].

    Jonathan married Annie Kinsie 14 Oct 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Joseph Kinzie and Magdalena, daughter of Joseph Kinsie and Magdalena "Martha" Martin) was born 4 May 1858, Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 29 Nov 1923; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Annie Kinsie was born 4 May 1858, Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario (daughter of Joseph Kinzie and Magdalena, daughter of Joseph Kinsie and Magdalena "Martha" Martin); died 29 Nov 1923; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Bauman
    • Name: Annie Snyder
    • Name: Annie Weber
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4095
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Annie Kinsie, "was born May 4th, 1858. On October 14th, 1879, she was married to Jonathan Snyder who died March 10th, 1887. After his decease she was married to Moses Weber who died August 27th, 1890. At present she has her home with Mr. Christian B. Snyder who resides in Woolwich Township, about three miles north of Waterloo. Her family consisted of four children, all of whom were born unto her first marriage"

    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. Aaron K. Snyder was born 15 Aug 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1940; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Maria Snyder was born 22 Aug 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1881; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Amzie K. Snyder was born 20 Jan 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1883; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    4. 3. Lydia Ann Snyder was born 28 Apr 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1950; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Daniel M. Weber was born 11 Jan 1836, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel Weber and Anna Martin); died 27 Nov 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7932
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Daniel Weber," the youngest son of Daniel and Anna (Martin) Weber, was born on lot No. 2, Woolwich Township, January 11th, 1836. On January 6th, 1857, he was married to Veronica, daughter of Benjamin M. and Anna (Shantz) Weber. She was born October 30th, 1836. Soon after their marriage they moved on his father's old homestead about a mile south of Conestogo where he was engaged in farming. He died November 27th, 1888. They had a family of thirteen 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.].

    Daniel married Veronica Weber 6 Jan 1857, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Benjamin M. Weber and Nancy Shantz) was born 30 Oct 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1896; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Veronica Weber was born 30 Oct 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Benjamin M. Weber and Nancy Shantz); died 3 Oct 1896; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Veronica Weber
    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7849
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Veronica Weber," the eldest daughter, was born October 30th, 1836. On January 6th, 1857, she was married to Daniel M. Weber."


    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. Tillman Weber was born 3 Aug 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1921; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. Aaron W. Weber was born 29 Sep 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1938; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Franklin Weber was born 26 Jun 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1894; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Benjamin W. Weber was born 20 Jun 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1944; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Samuel Weber was born 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Daniel W. Weber was born 23 Mar 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1941; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Veronica Weber was born 10 Sep 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1940; was buried , Wellesley Mennonite (David Martin)Cemetery, near, Wallenstein, Waterloo County, Ontario.
    8. Noah Weber was born 21 Mar 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1927; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elias W. Weber was born 12 Jun 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1953; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    10. Mary Weber was born 18 Oct 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Nancy Weber was born 22 Jun 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1929; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Esther Weber was born 2 Mar 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Lydia Weber was born 2 Jun 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1961; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Magdalena Weber was born 18 Mar 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1921; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Franklin Weber was born 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Bishop Abraham W. Martin was born 27 Apr 1834, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Z. Martin and Anna Weber); died 8 Feb 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: religion, story, pioneer
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4442
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Bishop Abraham Martin, "the second son of John and Anna (Weber) Martin, was born April 27th, 1834, and was raised on the farm he still possesses. On March 17th, 1857, he was married to Elizabeth, the youngest daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Baumann. She was born in Waterloo Township, March 7th, 1838. Soon after their marriage they took possession of his father's farm where they still reside. During the year 1860 it was deemed necessary by the church officials of the Mennonite body to have a minister appointed to assist the aged brethren in the ministry. At the conference held the following spring it was decided that a minister should be appointed to give assistance to the brethren at the Martin, Conestogo, West Woolwich, Elmira, and other fields of labor. On September 1st, 1861, Bishop Joseph Hagey had the chosen parties for the ministry assembled at the Martin Mennonite Meeting House. The lot was cast and it fell on Abraham Martin who was then ordained by the worth Bishop Hagey as a minister of the Mennonite Church. This position he held with honor and credit until September 17th, 1867, when he was ordained bishop at the Christian Eby Meeting House by Bishop Hagey, which position he has held ever since. His preaching is altogether extemporaneous and as a rule has a good effect upon the large audience assembling wheresoever he preaches. He is not a sensational preacher but addresses the judgment of man as well as the feelings, and his sermons abound in arguments and reasonings, listened to with admiration by all who are willing to be spiritually instructed. His personal appearance is in his favor, being of medium height, well proportioned and rather fleshy, a square, even forehead and of a pleasing countenance. His deportment is easy and dignified. Of late he has suffered some from heart disease and rheumatism, so much so that he has been unable to attend to his ministerial duties. Let us all unite in wishing him a speedy recovery and that he may be spared for many years to come to administer to the spiritual wants of his followers. The bishop has a family of ten 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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    Martin, Abraham W. (1834-1902)

    Abraham Weber Martin: bishop and farmer; b. 27 April 1834 near St. Jacobs in Waterloo County, Ontario to John and Anna (Weber) Martin. He was the second son and third child in a family of three sons and nine daughters. On 17 March 1857 he married Elizabeth Bauman (1838-1902). Soon after their marriage they took possession of the farm on which Abraham was born and they lived there the rest of their lives. Abraham and Anna had three sons and seven daughters. Abraham died 8 February 1902. Elizabeth died 30 April of the same year.

    Little is known of Abraham Martin's education, although it was certainly limited to the primary schools of the day. He was said to be of "medium height, well proportioned and rather fleshy," with a "pleasing countenance" and an easy and dignified bearing.

    On 1 September 1861 Joseph Hagey ordained Abraham Martin as the minister for the congregations in the Woolwich Township area north of the village of Waterloo. On 17 September 1867 Hagey ordained Martin as the bishop for these congregations-one of three bishops in the Waterloo County Mennonite community.

    Abraham Martin can be considered the father of the Old Order Mennonite movement in Ontario. He corresponded frequently with leaders of the earlier conservative movement in the United States, and he took traditional positions on most of the contentious issues. In the 1870s he called a meeting of ministers and deacons at his home to discuss disputed issues within the Mennonite Conference of Ontario. The conservatives indicated that they would drop their objections to protracted evening meetings and English-language preaching only if Sunday schools were not continued in the conference. Their objections to Sunday schools included the following: 1) Sunday schools promoted associations with other churches that were not nonresistant; 2) teaching was often done from books or materials other than the Bible, and 3) Sunday schools usurped the parental role of teaching their children. This effort at reconciliation ceased, and conservative opposition on all these issues continued. Evening meetings and English preaching also encouraged relationships beyond the Mennonite community, and the emerging Old Order group ultimately rejected these innovations as well.

    In 1885 preachers Noah Stauffer and Solomon Gehmen held evening meetings in Woolwich Township, the geographic area in which Abraham Martin was bishop. Thirty persons requested baptism because of their experience in the meetings, but Martin refused to give them instruction or to baptize them because of the nature of these meetings. Bishop Elias Weber later baptized the group, but this quickly led to a more formal schism in 1889 when the two factions within the Mennonite Conference of Ontario held separate annual meetings with their ordained leaders.

    Despite his conservative theology, Martin was not as rigid as other conservative leaders. In 1885 he decried the "inflexible" discipline of the Stauffer Mennonites in Pennsylvania.

    As bishop of the largest group of Old Order Mennonites in Ontario, Abraham Martin had enormous influence on the first years of the group's development. He was not a flamboyant, charismatic leader, but he represented the theological views of a high percentage of those in congregations for which he was responsible.

    Steiner, Sam. "Martin, Abraham W. (1834-1902)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. July 2002. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 13 Nov 2005

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    Martin Meeting House

    According to Isaac Horst, "Martins meeting house was the first of the Old Order places of worship to be built. A meeting house is reported to have been built in 1830; burial was begun in the adjoining cemetery in 1831. Martins was aptly named. The first three bishops of the area were Martins, all descended from the pioneer, Peter Martin. The land on which the house stands was formerly owned by Martins (1979: 376)." Peter Martin, Jr. purchased 220 acres of land from his brother, Henry Martin, on May 8, 1824. Apparently he set aside four acres for a meeting house and burying ground at that time. The first burial is reported to have been that of Peter Martin, Sr., who died March 2, 1831. The meeting house was enlarged in 1900.

    John Weber was the first minister, followed by Abraham W. Martin, Samuel Weber, Paul Martin, Tobias Martin and Urias Martin. At one time surrounded by countryside, the meeting house and cemetery are now completely encircled by the commercial development brought about by the rapid expansion northward of the city of Waterloo.

    Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900 By Rosemary Ambrose

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    MARTIN. - On the 8th of Feb., 1902, at his home four miles north-west of Waterloo, Ont., after a lingering illness, Abraham Martin, aged 67 years, 9 months, 12 days. He was the second son of John and Anna (Weber) Martin and was born on the farm where he lived and died. He was married to Elizabeth Bauman, March 17, 1857. Of their ten children eight are left with their mother to mourn his death. Deceased was ordained to the ministry in the Mennonite church by Bish. Joseph Hagey, at the Martin M. H. in Sept., 1861, and to the office of bishop at the C. Eby M. H., Berlin, in 1867, also by Bish. Hagey. In 1887, owing to some difference of opinion in the Canada conference as to the propriety of holding Sunday schools, evening services etc., he and some other ministers and members withdrew and formed their own conference, now locally known as the conference of the "Martin people," and which have since united in conference work with the ultra conservatives in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIX, No. 5, March 1, 1902 - Page 77, 78

    Abraham married Elizabeth Bauman 17 Mar 1857. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph Bauman and Elizabeth Hoffman) was born 7 Mar 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1902; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Bauman was born 7 Mar 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Bauman and Elizabeth Hoffman); died 30 Apr 1902; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-206
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Baumann, "the youngest daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Baumann, was born March 7th, 1837. On March 17th, 1857, she was married to Abraham W., son of John and Anna (Weber) Martin. He was born April 27th, 1834. They reside on his father's first old homestead, about three miles north of the town of Waterloo, in the township of Woolwich. On September 1st, 1861, he was ordained minister of the Mennonite body, and September 17th, 1867, he was ordained Bishop of the same body. For full particulars see information under his name in the "Martin Family". Their family consists of ten 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.].

    Children:
    1. Anna B. "Nancy" Martin was born 27 Feb 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1933; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Elizabeth Martin was born 19 May 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1923; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jonas B. Martin was born 22 Mar 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1937; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Sarah Martin was born 14 Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1889; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Wendel B. Martin was born 26 Dec 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1938; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Leah Martin was born 1 Aug 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1879; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Abraham B. Martin was born 8 May 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1946; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Susannah Martin was born 22 Aug 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1939, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lydia Martin was born 4 Dec 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1957; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Hannah B. Martin was born 25 May 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1968, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Christian B. Snyder was born 18 Oct 1824, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Schneider and Mary Bauman, son of Joseph Schneider and Anna Catharine "Catherine" Weicker); died 27 Feb 1897, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5976
    • Residence: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Christian B. Schneider, "the only son of Joseph Schneider, Jr., was born October 18th, 1824. On October 31st, 1848, he was married to Barbara, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Baumann. She was born December 11th, 1825. Some time after their marriage they moved on his father's large farm containing 448 acres which he has since purchased. He and his wife still reside on the old homestead but the large farm has been divided into three farms, the east end is possessed by his son, Joseph, the central part by his son, Franklin, and the west end with the old buildings is possessed by Israel B. Gingerich, his son-in-law. Mr. Schneider has a family of ten 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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    SNYDER - On the 27th of February, 1897, in Waterloo Co., Ont., of diphtheria, Christian B. Snyder, aged 72 years, 4 months, 9 days, He had been in feeble health for several days, when three days before his death, diphtheria in malignant form developed, which baffled the skill of the best medical aid, and he sank rapidly until death released him. His remains were followed to their earthly resting place at the Martin M.H. on the 2d of March, by a large concourse of friends. Funeral services by Paul Martin and Joseph Gingerich. Deceased was born in Waterloo Co., on the 18th of October 1824. He united with the Mennonite church at an early age. On the 31st of October, 1848, he was married to Barbara Bowman who with five children survive to mourn the loss of a devoted companion, affectionate father and devout Christian. Five children preceded him.


    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 6, March 15, 1897 - Page 93, 94, 95

    Christian married Barbara Bauman 31 Oct 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Joseph Bauman and Elizabeth Hoffman) was born 11 Dec 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1914; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Barbara Bauman was born 11 Dec 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Bauman and Elizabeth Hoffman); died 18 Dec 1914; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-148
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Barbara Baumann, "the eldest child of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Baumann, was born on Lot No. 27, German Company's Tract, in the township of Waterloo, county of Waterloo, December 11th, 1825. On October 31st, 1848, she was married to Christian B., son of Joseph and Mary (Baumann) Snyder, Jr. He was born October 18th, 1824, on the farm he now owns. Their family consists of ten 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.].

    Children:
    1. Martin B. Snyder was born 22 May 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1916, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Nelson B. Schneider was born 22 Dec 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1873, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Feb 1873, Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Susannah Schneider was born 5 Oct 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1853; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Joseph B. Snyder was born 20 Jan 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1938; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Franklin B. Snyder was born 10 Jan 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1937; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 6. Jonathan H. B. Snyder was born 18 Apr 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lydia B. Snyder was born 13 Sep 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1949; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Dilman Schneider was born 1 Jun 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Jared B. Schneider was born 23 Oct 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1896; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Jared Snyder was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Lovina Snyder was born 8 Feb 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 1939, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Lavina Snyder was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Joseph Kinsie was born 4 Mar 1811, Near Quakertown, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania (son of Abraham Kinzie); died 28 Jun 1871, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Joseph Kinzie
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4079
    • Occupation: 1837, Glasgow Mills (Bridgeport), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; sawmiller
    • Residence: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Joseph Kinsie, "son of Abraham Kinsie, was born seven miles from Quakertown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, March 4th, 1811. He came to this county when a young man and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario. On October 1st, 1837, he was married to Barbara Devitt who was born December 2nd, 1809, and died August 19th, 1847, leaving a family of seven children. After her decease he was again married to Magdalena Martin, September 4th, 1849. She was born July 6th, 1821. They resided on a farm in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, near the Dumfries town line, about three miles from Ayr, where he died June 28th, 1871. 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.].

    Joseph married Magdalena "Martha" Martin 4 Sep 1849, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Christian Martin and Esther Stauffer) was born 6 Jul 1821, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Magdalena "Martha" Martin was born 6 Jul 1821, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Martin and Esther Stauffer); died 12 Feb 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena "Martha" Kinsie
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4329
    • Residence: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Magdalena Martin, "was born July 6th, 1821. On September 4th, 1849, she was married to Joseph Kinzie who was born March 4th, 1811, and died June 28th, 1871."


    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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    KINZIE. - On the 12th of February, 1899, near Kossuth, Waterloo Co., Ont., of dropsy and la grippe, Magdalena Kinzie, nee Martin, aged 77 years, 7 months and 6 days. She was born July 6th 1821, and leaves three children and twelve grandchildren to mourn their loss. During her long illness she endured her sufferings patiently, awaiting the time when it pleased God to remove her from a life of sorrow into those glorious mansions above where all tribulation and sorrows will be known no more. Services on the 16th were held at the house of Edward Spate her son-in-law, near Kossuth, by Pre. Paul Martin and Joseph Gingrich. Text, Philippians 1: 21 and Matt. 24: 13. Then in the afternoon the remains were taken to Detweiler's meeting house, Dumfries township where a goodly number of her friends were present and services were held by J. B. Gingrich from John 5: 24. The remains were committed to the grave in the cemetery adjoining.


    The Herald of Truth , Vol. XXXVI, No. 7, April 1, 1899 - pages 108-110

    Children:
    1. Esther M. Kinsie was born 25 Nov 1851, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1932; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry M. Kinzie was born 18 Feb 1853, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1926, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joseph Kinsie was born 12 Sep 1854, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1854; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. Noah Kinsie was born 10 Sep 1855, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1871; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    5. 7. Annie Kinsie was born 4 May 1858, Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 29 Nov 1923; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.