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

Altana Wenger

Female 1880 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Altana Wenger was born 20 Nov 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Wenger and Mary Ann S. Gole); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00040-3219.5


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Christian Wenger was born 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jonas Z. Wenger and Maria Martin); died 1906; was buried , Hyslop Cemetery, Elmer Township, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14261
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Christian Wenger, "is married to Mary Ann Gole. They reside near Sandusky, Senlac County, Michigan, where he is engaged in farming"


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

    Christian married Mary Ann S. Gole 4 May 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob Gole and Catharine Shoemaker) was born 20 Oct 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1945, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States; was buried , Hyslop Cemetery, Elmer Township, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Ann S. Gole was born 20 Oct 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Gole and Catharine Shoemaker); died 11 Jul 1945, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States; was buried , Hyslop Cemetery, Elmer Township, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Ann S. Wenger
    • Eby ID Number: 00040-3219
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Ann Gole, "was born October 20th, 1848. She is married to Christian Wenger a farmer. They reside near Sandusky, Senlac County, Michigan, and have a family of seven 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. Ellen Wenger died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary Jane Wenger died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Leah Wenger was born 15 Nov 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Menno Wenger was born 15 Nov 1875, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1950, Sandusky, Sanilac, Michigan, United States.
    5. George Wenger was born 10 Jan 1878, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 1. Altana Wenger was born 20 Nov 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Martha Ann Wenger was born 5 May 1886, Sandusky, Sanilac, Michigan, United States; died 6 Dec 1933, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States; was buried , Hyslop Cemetery, Elmer Township, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jonas Z. Wenger was born 6 May 1815, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Joseph Wenger and Elizabeth Zimmerman); died 16 Jan 1897, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00128-7994
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jonas Wenger, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, May 6th, 1815. In 1825 he came to Waterloo County, Ontario, where he was raised. On May 4th, 1840, he was married to Maria, daughter of Christian and Esther (Stauffer) Martin. She was born June 15th, 1820, and died many years ago. After her decease he was again married to Anna, daughter of Daniel and Anna (Martin) Weber. She was born October 17th, 1820, and died October 24th, 1872. Some years after the decease of his second wife he formed an acquaintance with Eliza Ziegler, widow of the late Abraham Kolb, whom he afterwards married and now they reside on the old 'Clemens Farm' near Breslau where they have their home with Mr. Joseph S. Cressman who is married to his daughter. Mr. Wenger's family consisted of nine children, of whom seven were born unto his first wife and two unto the second."


    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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    WENGER - On the 16th of January, 1897, near Breslau, Weaterloo Co., Ont., of the infirmities of old age, and kidney trouble, Bro. Jonas Wenger, aged 81 years, 8 months and 10 days. Bro. Wenger was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., in 1816, emigrated to Canada with his widowed mother when he was ten years old, and became one of the pioneers of Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Co. He was thrice married. His first wife was Mary Martin, and to them were born eleven children, of whom five are living. After her death he was married to Anna Weber, who bore him two children, and who also survive him. His third marriage was with Elizabeth Ziegler (widow of the late Abraham Kolb), who died Jan. 5th, 1896. His issue numbers thirteen children, seven living; sixty-one grandchildren, forty-three living; and seven great-grandchildren; eighty-one in all, and fifty-seven living. His remains were laid to rest on the 19th in the Conestoga cemetery. Funeral services by Ia. Wambold in English and by Noah Stuaffer in German from 2 Cor. 5: 1. Bro. Wenger was fully resigned to God's will and was anxious for the hour of his departure. He is one of the last of the sturdy pioneers of our community and our church in Canada, and was widely known. He was a faithful member of the church for many years.


    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 4, February 15, 1897 - Page 60, 61, 62, 63

    Jonas married Maria Martin 4 May 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Christian Martin and Esther Stauffer, daughter of Martin) was born 15 Jun 1820, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1858. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Maria Martin was born 15 Jun 1820, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Martin and Esther Stauffer, daughter of Martin); died 1858.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Wenger
    • Name: Mary Anna Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4328
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Maria Martin, "was born June 15th, 1820. On May 4th, 1840, she was married to Jonas, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Wenger, and died in 1858."


    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. Ann Martin was born 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Isaac Wenger was born 9 Nov 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Anna M. Wenger was born 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Lucy Ann Wenger was born 20 Dec 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Magdalena Wenger was born 11 Dec 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1871, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Esther Wenger was born 5 Dec 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Peter M. Wenger was born 17 Jan 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1938; was buried , Mount View Mennonite Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta.
    8. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Wenger was born 28 Oct 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1931; was buried , Wolverine Public Cemetery, Burr, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    9. 2. Christian Wenger was born 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1906; was buried , Hyslop Cemetery, Elmer Township, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA.

  3. 6.  Jacob Gole was born 15 Oct 1819, Stuttgart, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany (son of Frederick Gole and Dora Jacob); died 2 Dec 1914, Ocheyedan Twp., Osceola, Iowa, United States; was buried , Ocheyedan Township Cemetery, Ocheydean Township Cemetery, Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00040-3218
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jacob Gole, "was born in Stutgard, Germany, October 15th, 1819. On December 28th, 1847, he was married to Catharine, daughter of John and Catharine (Fried) Shoemaker. She was born December 15th, 1828. Soon after their marriage they moved one mile north of Breslau, on the farm now owned by their son, Solomon S., where they resided until October 23 1889, then they moved to near St. Kilian, Nobles County, Minnesota, where they are now residing and spending the evening of their life in comfort and ease. To them 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.].

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    Jacob Gole passed away Wednesday night at the home of his son, M.E. Gole at the ripe old age of over ninety five years. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the M.E. church, Rev. J.G. Waterman preaching the sermon. Interment was made in the Ocheyedan cemetery.

    Jacob Gole was born in Stutyard, Germany, October 15, 1819 and died at the home of his son, M.S. Gole in Ocheyedan, December 14, 1914, aged 95 years, 1 month and 24 days. When about ten years of age, he came to America with his parents. In 1847 he was united in marriage with Catherine Shoemaker. They set up housekeeping on a homestead 1 mile north of Breslow, Ontario, where they remained for 42 years, when they moved to Nobles County, Minnesota. In 1893 they came to Ocheyedan. For the past 11 years the deceased made his home with his son, M.S. Gole. About a year ago his wife and life companion was taken to her long home; one son also preceded him in death. The summons came at 8 o'clock on Wednesday evening, when quietly and peacefully he closed his eyes in sleep. The surviving relatives are M.S. Gole, Ocheyedan, J.S. Gole, Grand Rapids, Minnesota; Solomon Gole, Bridge Port, Canada; Mrs. Boonstiht, Pilger, Minnesota; Mrs. Wenger, San Lae, Michigan; Mrs. Stauffer, Olds Canada; Mrs. Wellein, Seattle, Washington.

    The Sibley Gazette, December 17, 1914, page 1.

    Jacob married Catharine Shoemaker 28 Dec 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of John D. Shoemaker and Catharine Fried) was born 15 Dec 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1912; was buried , Olds Cemetery, Calgary, , Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catharine Shoemaker was born 15 Dec 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John D. Shoemaker and Catharine Fried); died 23 Aug 1912; was buried , Olds Cemetery, Calgary, , Alberta, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Gole
    • Eby ID Number: 00112-7084
    • 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

    Notes:

    Catharine Shoemaker, "was born December 15th, 1828. She was married to Jacob Gole."


    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. 3. Mary Ann S. Gole was born 20 Oct 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1945, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States; was buried , Hyslop Cemetery, Elmer Township, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA.
    2. John S. Gole was born 6 Mar 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joel Gole was born 26 Jul 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Solomon S. Gole was born 30 Mar 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1943; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. George S. Gole was born 9 Jul 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1871; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Leah S. Gole was born 20 Jun 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Annie S. "Nancy" Gole was born 17 Aug 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Jacob S. Gole was born 16 Sep 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Menno S. Gole was born 26 Aug 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Lucinda Gole was born 26 May 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph Wenger was born Abt 1775, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 1824, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00128-7967

    Notes:

    Winger (Spelled "Wenger" by some members of family), "The Wingers were among the early and respectable settlers of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They came to America from Switzerland as early as 1748 and settled in Lancaster County. They were an enterprising, industrious, and honorable people. Their descendants are now to be found in almost every state of the United States and quite a number have settled in Canada. The old progenitor that came from Switzerland was "Hans" (John) Winger. His family consisted of seven sons who were all born in Switzerland. The Wingers in Waterloo County are descendants of this old "Hans". Some are the children of old Joseph Wenger, a great-grandson of old "Hans", while others are descendants of old John Winger who was a grandson of old Hans Winger, and son of Adam Winger. We shall first give the descendants of old Joseph Wenger."

    Joseph Wenger, "was born and resided in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he died. He was married to Elizabeth Zimmerman who was born November 21st, 1778, and died March 23rd, 1840. After his decease, which took place in Pennsylvania in 1824, the widow with her family moved to Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, in 1825, and resided in the town of Waterloo, in old Abraham Erb's house for eighteen months, then she moved two and one-half miles north of the town of Waterloo, on the place known as "Freunds" (now Eli Martins), opposite the Martin Mennonite Church. Here she resided until her death. Her family consisted 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.].

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    Descendant Register, Generation No. 1
    1. Joseph Wenger (Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian" Wenger5, Ulrich
    Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr. Wenger1) was
    born 21 Sep 1769, and died 20 Feb 1825. He was buried in Martindale Mennonite
    Church Cemetery, Lancaster Co., PA. He married Susanna Martin 1789, daughter
    of David Martin and Susanna Groff. She was born 31 Aug 1762, and died 3 Oct
    1796. He married Barbara Martin 1797, daughter of David Martin and Susanna
    Groff. She was born 11 Apr 1764, and died 1801. She was buried in Martindale
    Mennonite Church Cemetery, Lancaster Co., PA. He married Elizabeth
    Zimmerman, daughter of Christian Zimmerman and Barbara Rutt. She was born
    21 Nov 1778, and died 23 Mar 1840 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    Child of Joseph Wenger and Susanna Martin is:
    Children of Joseph Wenger and Elizabeth Zimmerman are:
    + 2 i. Anna Wenger was born 28 Feb 1793 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 15 Sep
    1853.
    + 3 i. Christian Wenger was born 20 Dec 1802, and died 4 Feb 1858 in King
    Street, Berlin, Ontario, Canada.
    + 4 ii. Joseph Wenger was born 20 Dec 1802, and died 1 Nov 1864.
    + 5 iii. Barbara Wenger was born 14 Dec 1804 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died
    21 Sep 1882.
    + 6 iv. Elizabeth Wenger was born 11 Feb 1805 in Earl Twp., Lancaster Co.,
    PA, and died 12 Jun 1884 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co., Ontario,
    Canada.
    7 v. Zimmerman Wenger was born 25 Nov 1807, and died 25 Mar 1831.
    + 8 vi. Susanna Wenger was born 3 Apr 1810 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 7
    Jan 1879.
    + 9 vii. Isaac Wenger was born 18 Feb 1812, and died 6 Mar 1890.

    Descendant Register, Generation No. 2
    + 10 viii.Mary Wenger was born 28 Apr 1814, and died 16 Mar 1868.
    + 11 ix. Jonas Wenger was born 6 May 1815 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 16
    Jan 1897 in Breslau, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    + 12 x.Magdalena Wenger was born 13 Aug 1816, and died 14 Aug 1876 in
    Elkhart Co., IN.
    + 13 xi. Esther Wenger was born 23 Jul 1819, and died 28 Aug 1850 in
    Conestoga (near), Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Anna Wenger (Joseph Wenger7, Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian"
    Wenger5, Ulrich Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr.
    Wenger1) was born 28 Feb 1793 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 15 Sep 1853. She
    married Jacob (Yokel) Zimmerman, son of Christian Zimmerman and Barbara
    Rutt. He was born 17 Jul 1784, and died 17 Jan 1856. He was buried in Lichty
    Church Cemetery, the old Zimmerman cemetery, Lancaster Co., PA.
    Children of Anna Wenger and Jacob (Yokel) Zimmerman are:
    + 14 i. Joseph Zimmerman was born 5 Jan 1818 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died
    21 Apr 1857.
    + 15 ii. Christian Zimmerman was born 3 Aug 1821, and died 30 Jan 1890.
    + 16 iii. Susanna Zimmerman was born 3 Aug 1823, and died 13 Aug 1863.
    + 17 iv. Jacob W. Zimmerman was born 21 Mar 1828, and died 5 Oct 1911.
    + 18 v. Isaac Zimmerman was born 6 Apr 1830, and died 23 Apr 1887.
    3. Christian Wenger (Joseph Wenger7, Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian"
    Wenger5, Ulrich Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr.
    Wenger1) was born 20 Dec 1802, and died 4 Feb 1858 in King Street, Berlin,
    Ontario, Canada. He was buried in Yellow Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Elkhart
    Co., IN. He married Magdalena Hoch 20 Sep 1829. She was born 3 Nov 1807,
    and died 3 Apr 1835. He married Elizabeth Good, daughter of Peter Good and
    Maria Weber. She was born 20 Jan 1814, and died 15 Nov 1875.
    Children of Christian Wenger and Magdalena Hoch are:
    + 19 i. Joseph Wenger was born 16 May 1831 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died
    15 Aug 1919.
    + 20 ii. Elizabeth Wenger was born 3 Apr 1832 in Lancaster Co., PA.
    + 21 iii. Anna Wenger was born 30 May 1833 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 14
    Mar 1865.

    Children of Christian Wenger and Elizabeth Good are:
    + 22 iv. Susanna Wenger was born 25 Oct 1834 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 4
    Sep 1872 in Morgan Co., MO.
    + 23 i.Mary Wenger was born 1 Nov 1837 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 13
    May 1883.
    24 ii. Peter Wenger was born 25 Mar 1839 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 11
    May 1914. He married Lydia Sauder 22 Sep 1867, daughter of John
    Sauder and Mary Martin. She was born 14 Oct 1837 in Lancaster Co.,
    PA, and died 20 Sep 1868. He married Maria S. High 27 Oct 1870. She
    was born 28 Nov 1837 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 17 Feb 1923.
    + 25 iii. Jonas G. Wenger was born 13 Nov 1840 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died
    4 May 1922.
    26 iv.Magdalena Wenger was born 16 Nov 1842 in Lancaster Co., PA. She
    married Henry Bowman 27 Sep 1866. He was born 17 Mar 1840 in
    Berks Co., PA.
    + 27 v. Isaac Wenger was born 18 Dec 1844 in Elkhart Co., IN.
    + 28 vi. Christian Wenger was born 22 Dec 1846 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died
    17 Sep 1906.
    + 29 vii. Jacob Wenger was born 21 Mar 1849 in Lancaster Co., PA.
    30 viii. Infant Wenger was born 23 Mar 1851 in Lancaster Co., PA.
    + 31 ix. Zimmerman G. Wenger was born 1 Jul 1852 in Lancaster Co., PA.
    + 32 x. Barbara Wenger was born 16 Mar 1855 in Wayne Co., OH.
    4. Joseph Wenger (Joseph Wenger7, Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian"
    Wenger5, Ulrich Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr.
    Wenger1) was born 20 Dec 1802, and died 1 Nov 1864. He married Sarah
    Garman. She was born 8 Apr 1831, and died 25 Jan 1897.
    Children of Joseph Wenger and Sarah Garman are:
    33 i.Margaret Wenger was born 25 Jan 1852. She married Elias Shirk. He was
    born ABT 1852.
    34 ii. Elizabeth Wenger was born 13 Mar 1854. She married Henry G.
    Sheaffer. He was born ABT 1854.
    35 iii. Emma Wenger was born from 1848 to 1864. She married Benjamin
    McWate or McWade. He was born from 1848 to 1864.
    36 iv. Joseph Wenger was born from 1848 to 1864. He married Kate Lessley.
    She was born from 1848 to 1864.
    5. Barbara Wenger (Joseph Wenger7, Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian"
    Wenger5, Ulrich Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr.
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    Wenger1) was born 14 Dec 1804 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 21 Sep 1882. She
    was buried in Brutus Mennonite Church Cemetery, Brutus, Emmet Co., MI. She
    married John W. Dettwiler 1826, son of Rudolph Dettwiler and Anna Wanner. He
    was born 26 Aug 1802, and died 22 Jun 1858. He was buried in Martin Mennonite
    Church Cemetery, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    Children of Barbara Wenger and John W. Dettwiler are:
    + 37 i. Isaac Dettwiler was born 6 May 1828, and died 1909.
    + 38 ii. Abraham Dettwiler was born 6 May 1828 in Waterloo Co., Ontario,
    Canada, and died 15 Aug 1912.
    39 iii. David Dettwiler was born from 1827 to 1851, and died INFANT.
    40 iv. Elizabeth Dettwiler was born from 1827 to 1851, and died Young.
    + 41 v. Susannah Dettwiler was born 8 Aug 1831, and died 2 May 1914.
    + 42 vi. Joseph W. Dettwiler was born 17 Feb 1834 in Waterloo Co., Ontario,
    Canada, and died 29 Apr 1917.
    + 43 vii. Jonas Dettwiler was born 3 Apr 1840 in Waterloo Co., Ontario,
    Canada, and died 1917.
    44 viii. Henry Dettwiler was born 5 Apr 1842, and died 4 Feb 1917 in Morgan
    Co., MO.
    + 45 ix. Esther Dettwiler was born from 1827 to 1851.
    + 46 x. Christian W. Dettwiler was born 31 Dec 1845.
    47 xi. Rudolph Dettwiler was born from 1827 to 1851, and died Young.
    48 xii. John Dettwiler was born from 1827 to 1851, and died Young.
    6. Elizabeth Wenger (Joseph Wenger7, Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian"
    Wenger5, Ulrich Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr.
    Wenger1) was born 11 Feb 1805 in Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, and died 12 Jun
    1884 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada. She was buried in Martin
    Mennonite Church Cemetery, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada. She married Peter
    Weber 1822 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada, son of Peter Weber and Veronica
    "Fanny" Wenger. He was born 11 Jun 1801 in Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, and
    died 3 Jul 1873 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada. He was buried in
    Martin Mennonite Church Cemetery, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    Children of Elizabeth Wenger and Peter Weber are:
    49 i. Israel Weber was born 2 Sep 1823 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 15
    Oct 1849 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    + 50 ii. Jonas Weber was born 8 Nov 1824 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 16
    Jan 1875 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    51 iii. Zimmerman Weber was born 3 May 1826 in Conestoga, Waterloo
    Co., Ontario, Canada, and died 13 Jun 1893 in Huron Co., Ontario,
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    Canada.
    52 iv. Peter Weber was born 26 Dec 1827 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died in Urbana, Champaign Co., OH.
    + 53 v. Isaac H. Weber was born 19 Sep 1829 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 5 Feb 1892 in Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    + 54 vi. Joseph Weber was born 10 Nov 1831 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada.
    55 vii. Veronica Weber was born 7 Jun 1833 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died Young.
    + 56 viii.Mary Weber was born 20 Oct 1834 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 23 Nov 1907 in Waterloo Co., Ontario,
    Canada.
    57 ix. Elizabeth Weber was born 3 Feb 1836 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 27 May 1850 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada.
    58 x. Eli Weber was born 10 Sep 1837 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 1882 in Barry Co., MI. He married Eliza
    Myer. She was born ABT 1837.
    59 xi.Magdalena Weber was born 14 Jun 1839 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died Young.
    60 xii. John Weber was born 15 Jun 1840 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada.
    61 xiii. Susannah Weber was born 3 Dec 1841 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died Young.
    + 62 xiv. Anna Weber was born 31 Mar 1843 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 5 Jun 1928 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada.
    63 xv. Lydia Weber was born 13 Jun 1844 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died Young.
    + 64 xvi. Catherine Weber was born 15 Nov 1846 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 5 Jun 1922 in Waterloo Co., Ontario,
    Canada.
    65 xvii. Lovina Weber was born 25 Feb 1848 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 1858 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co., Ontario,
    Canada.
    66 xviii. Hiram Weber was born 31 May 1850 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 5 Sep 1921.
    8. Susanna Wenger (Joseph Wenger7, Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian"
    Wenger5, Ulrich Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr.
    Wenger1) was born 3 Apr 1810 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 7 Jan 1879. She
    was buried in Holy Corners Cemetery, Caledonia, MI. She married Joseph Martin
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    21 Sep 1834, son of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman. He was born 24 Dec 1811
    in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 21 Mar 1856. He was buried in Martin Mennonite
    Church Cemetery, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    Children of Susanna Wenger and Joseph Martin are:
    + 67 i. Daniel Martin was born 16 Sep 1835 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada,
    and died 6 Mar 1885.
    + 68 ii.Mary Martin was born 4 Nov 1836 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    69 iii.Magdalena Martin was born 4 Nov 1836, and died 4 Nov 1836.
    70 iv. Peter Martin was born 13 May 1838, and died 13 May 1838.
    71 v. Joseph Martin was born 23 Mar 1839, and died 23 Mar 1839.
    72 vi. Benjamin W. Martin was born 23 Mar 1839, and died 23 Mar 1839.
    + 73 vii. Anna Martin was born 26 Mar 1840 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada,
    and died 6 Feb 1917 in Morrin, Alberta, Canada.
    + 74 viii. Simon Martin was born 1 Dec 1841 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    75 ix. Zimmerman Martin was born 20 Dec 1843 in Canada, and died 4 Dec
    1866 in MI. He married Sarah Meyer 3 Nov 1863, daughter of John
    Meyer, Esq. and Mary Wenger. She was born 17 Feb 1843, and died 9
    Dec 1926.
    + 76 x. Susanna Martin was born 11 Aug 1845.
    9. Isaac Wenger (Joseph Wenger7, Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian"
    Wenger5, Ulrich Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr.
    Wenger1) was born 18 Feb 1812, and died 6 Mar 1890. He married Mary
    Bowman 26 Mar 1839 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada, daughter of Jonathan
    Bowman and Polly Schneider. She was born 16 Jul 1818, and died 4 Oct 1899.
    Children of Isaac Wenger and Mary Bowman are:
    77 i. Joseph Wenger was born 22 Dec 1839, and died 12 Jun 1842.
    78 ii. Jonathan Wenger was born 19 Oct 1841, and died 17 Apr 1843.

    Joseph — Elizabeth Zimmerman. Elizabeth was born 21 Nov 1778, Of, Pennsylvania; died 23 Mar 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth Zimmerman was born 21 Nov 1778, Of, Pennsylvania; died 23 Mar 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Wenger
    • Eby ID Number: 00128-7967.1
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    OUR FAMILY BARNS \endash by Grayden SLOWINS:

    The oldest barn still in existence in our family is that of my Mennonite relatives at Martindale, Lancaster County, PA. A stone barn built by Joseph & Elizabeth ZiMMERMAN WENGER in 1797, it has been well maintained and added to, and cows are still milked there every night & morning. Also teams of horses call it home, along with a black buggy, a John DEERE tractor with steel lugs, and a spring wagon painted John DEERE green & yellow. The "new" house, also of stone, was built in 1800 to replace the old structure Joseph was born in, in 1769. They were my great-great-great-great-grandparents. His sister Elizabeth ZIMMERMAN WENGER married his wife's brother Christian ZIMMERMAN, and when Elizabeth ZIMMERMAN WENGER was widowed, she sold he farm to Christian & Elizabeth WENGER ZIMMERMAN, so the current owners are doubly cousins to us.

    The second oldest barn, on the nearby farm at Groffdale, PA, of our five times great-grandfather, Christian WENGER, who emigrated from Switzerland in 1727, was replaced "new" in 1811. It is also largely built of stone. The foundations of the old barn are nearby.

    The third oldest barn is a little unpainted wood barn built for widow Elizabeth ZIMMERMAN WENGER when she moved with her family from Martindale, PA, to Martin's Corners, Waterloo Township, Ontario, in 1825. The stone house and white wood church are also still standing.

    Children:
    1. Joseph Wenger was born Abt 1802, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died DIED IN INFANCY.
    2. Christian Wenger was born 1802, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 Feb 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Wenger was born 14 Dec 1804, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 21 Sep 1882.
    4. Elizabeth Wenger was born 11 Feb 1805, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 12 Jun 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Zimmerman Wenger was born 25 Nov 1807, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 25 Mar 1831; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Susannah Wenger was born 1810, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died , , Michigan, USA.
    7. Isaac Z. Wenger was born 18 Feb 1812, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 6 Mar 1890, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayton Union Cemetery, Ayton, Grey Co., Ontario.
    8. Mary Wenger was born 28 Apr 1814, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 Mar 1868, Near Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 4. Jonas Z. Wenger was born 6 May 1815, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 16 Jan 1897, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Magdalena Wenger was born Abt 1816, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Esther Wenger was born 23 Jul 1819, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Aug 1850, Near Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Christian Martin was born 16 Oct 1797, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman); died 23 Nov 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4327
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Notes:

    Christian Martin, "the second son of Peter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, October 16th, 1797. He came to Canada with his parents in 1819, and shortly thereafter was married to Esther, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Martin) Stauffer. She was born February 7th, 1796, and died October 21st, 1851. They settled on part of lot No. 18, German Company's Tract, Woolwich Township, (Heidelberg Station is now situated on their farm). Here he died November 23rd, 1863. 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.].

    Christian — Esther Stauffer. Esther (daughter of Jacob Stauffer and Maria Martin) was born 7 Feb 1796; died 21 Oct 1851; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Esther Stauffer was born 7 Feb 1796 (daughter of Jacob Stauffer and Maria Martin); died 21 Oct 1851; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4327.1

    Children:
    1. 5. Maria Martin was born 15 Jun 1820, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1858.
    2. Magdalena "Martha" Martin 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.
    3. Lydia Martin was born 29 Nov 1822, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1827.
    4. Lucy Martin was born 7 Nov 1824, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1827, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Henry S. Martin was born 30 Sep 1826, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Hiram S. Martin was born 10 Feb 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Esther Martin was born 17 Feb 1831, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1901; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Nancy Martin was born 8 Mar 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Judith Martin was born 8 Mar 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Susannah Martin was born 8 Mar 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Elizabeth Martin was born 2 Aug 1834, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1902; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Menno Martin was born 7 Nov 1836, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Leah Martin was born 30 Jan 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1911; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Frederick Gole was born Abt 1790, Of, Stuttgart, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00040-3217.17

    Notes:

    Frederick Gole, "was the earliest settler of the Gole family in this county. He was married to Dora Jacob and emigrated from Stutgard, Württenberg, Germany, with his wife and family of small children, some seventy years ago. He settled in Waterloo County, Ontario, where the family was raised. None of the family settled in the county after they were married with the exception of Jacob."


    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.].

    Frederick — Dora Jacob. Dora was born Abt 1790, Of, Stuttgart, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Dora Jacob was born Abt 1790, Of, Stuttgart, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Dora Gole
    • Eby ID Number: 00040-3217.16

    Children:
    1. 6. Jacob Gole was born 15 Oct 1819, Stuttgart, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 2 Dec 1914, Ocheyedan Twp., Osceola, Iowa, United States; was buried , Ocheyedan Township Cemetery, Ocheydean Township Cemetery, Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, USA.

  7. 14.  John D. ShoemakerJohn D. Shoemaker was born 26 Dec 1800, Frederick Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of George Shoemaker, Sr. and Mary Detweiler); died 30 Sep 1895; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Artifact: Coffee Pot
    • Name: Johannes D. Schumacher
    • Name: John D Schuhmacher
    • Eby ID Number: 00112-7074
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: John D. Shoemaker
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 107, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    John Shoemaker, "second son of George Shoemaker, was born in the old Shoemaker residence situated on the north side of the Swamp Creek, near the old carding and fulling mills, in Frederick Township Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, December 26th, 1800. He learned the shoemaking trade with Abraham Harley of Towamencin. On October 12th, 1823, he was married to Catharine, daughter of Henry and Mary (Heller) Fried. She was raised by old Jacob Clemens. After they were married they moved to George Clemens' in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. On May 10th, 1825, he, with his wife and son Jacob, his brother George, Jacob and George Clemens and their families, Charles Mohr, Martin Schiedel, Henry Clemmer and family, Henry Moyer and family, Jacob Kolb, and others, left for Canada and arrived at Preston on the 1st of June following. John Shoemaker moved on the farm known as "Bill Moyer's Place", near Berlin, now possessed by Isadore B. Snyder. Here they lived for two years then they moved on west side of Jacob Y. Shantz's saw mill pond, in Joseph Eby's house. This house was previously occupied by Henry Clemmer who had moved to Preston. On February 20th, 1829, they left here and moved on their farm one mile north of Breslau. Here he still resides with his son, George F. On this farm, lot No. 107, Horning's Tract, there were several acres cleared and a small log house erected in fall of 1828. The old house was about 150 yards south-east from the present residence. Here they raised a family of eight children. She died December 25th, 1879."


    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.].

    ________________


    SHOEMAKER
    . - John D. Shoemaker was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., December 26th 1800, was married to Catherine Fried, Oct. 12th 1823, emigrated to Waterloo Co., Canada in 1825, lived in matrimony 56 years, his wife dying about 16 years ago. He died on the 30th of September 1895, aged 94 years, 9 months and 4 days. His posterity numbers 8 children (4 sons and 4 daughters) of whom 6 survive him; also 66 grandchildren, 102 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. The funeral services, conducted by Daniel Wismer and S. Stauffer, were largely attended.


    HERALD OF TRUTH , Vol. XXXII, No. 22, November 15, 1895, p. 350, 351

    John married Catharine Fried 12 Oct 1823. Catharine (daughter of Henry Fried and Mary Heller) was born 22 Feb 1801, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 25 Dec 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catharine Fried was born 22 Feb 1801, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Henry Fried and Mary Heller); died 25 Dec 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Shoemaker
    • Eby ID Number: 00112-7074.1
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Catharine Fried
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    On the same day [Dec 25, 1879], in Waterloo Co., Ont., the wife of JOHN SHUMACHER, aged 79 years, 10 months and 3 days. Interred at Cressman's.


    Herald of Truth - Volume XVII, Number 2 - February, 1880, page 34, 36, 37

    Children:
    1. Jacob F. Shoemaker was born 13 Sep 1824, Lower Salford, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 13 Jun 1904, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Shoemaker was born 1 Jun 1826, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Catharine Shoemaker was born 15 Dec 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1912; was buried , Olds Cemetery, Calgary, , Alberta, Canada.
    4. John F. Shoemaker was born 24 May 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1905; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Abraham F. Shoemaker was born 24 Jan 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1881, Alborough, Elgin Co., Ontario.
    6. George F. Shoemaker was born 11 Nov 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1914; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Elizabeth Shoemaker was born 15 Jan 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1914; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Sarah S. Shoemaker was born 12 Mar 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1924, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.