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

Francis Laverne Brubacher

Male 1921 - 2006  (84 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Francis Laverne Brubacher was born 4 Dec 1921 (son of Moses M. Brubacher and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cressman); died 13 Nov 2006, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168469

    Notes:

    BRUBACHER, Francis L. - Peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2006 at Chateau Gardens, Elmira. Francis L. Brubacher, in his 85th year, of Elmira. Beloved husband of Mabel (Snyder) Brubacher for 54 years. Loving father of Dwight and Michele Brubacher and Mark and Sandy Brubacher, all of Elmira. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, David and Sarah, Eric and Alex. Predeceased by his parents, Moses and Elizabeth (Cressman) Brubacher and two brothers, Arthur and Harold Brubacher. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Friday, transfer will be made to the Elmira Mennonite Church for funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastors, Ruth Anne Laverty and Steven Janzen officiating, followed by interment in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery. In his memory, donations to Chateau Gardens Auxiliary, the Alzheimer Society or the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

    The Record 15 Nov 2006

    Francis — Mabel Snyder. Mabel (daughter of Ephraim W. Snyder and Louisa Martin) was born 17 Mar 1927; died 17 Jan 2011, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Moses M. Brubacher was born 7 Jun 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses Brubacher and Elizabeth Musselman); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1393.5
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Moses — Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cressman. Elizabeth (daughter of Rev. Menno E. Cressman and Anna Good) was born 18 Dec 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1970, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cressman was born 18 Dec 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Menno E. Cressman and Anna Good); died 11 Apr 1970, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brubacher
    • Name: Lizzie Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2115
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Cressman," the youngest in family, was born December 18th, 1886."


    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. Arthur Claude Brubacher was born 19 May 1917, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Harold Victor Brubacher was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1983, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 1. Francis Laverne Brubacher was born 4 Dec 1921; died 13 Nov 2006, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Moses Brubacher was born 5 Aug 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Brubacher and Mary Weber); died 5 Dec 1925; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1393
    • 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; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Moses Brubacher, "was born August 5th, 1847. On October 6th, 1872, he was married to Elizabeth Musselman. They reside near St. Jacobs, on north side of Heidelberg Road, on the old 'Miller Farm'. To them were born 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.].

    Moses married Elizabeth Musselman 6 Oct 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of David Musselman and Esther Z. Martin) was born 27 Nov 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1926; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Musselman was born 27 Nov 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David Musselman and Esther Z. Martin); died 25 Apr 1926; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4964
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Musselman, "the youngest in the family, was born November 27th, 1845. On October 6th, 1872, she was married to Moses Brubacher who was born August 5th, 1847. They reside in Woolwich Township, about three miles east of Heidelberg."


    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. Amos Brubacher was born 24 Jul 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Menno M. Brubacher was born 11 Oct 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1956, Near, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Susannah Brubacher was born 27 Mar 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 2. Moses M. Brubacher was born 7 Jun 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lucinda Brubacher was born 8 Apr 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Israel Brubacher was born 15 Mar 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Simon M. Brubacher was born 4 Jul 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1969, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Rev. Menno E. Cressman was born 13 Apr 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel Cressman and Annie Eby); died 6 May 1919.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2109
    • Residence: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Menno E. Cressman, "the eldest son of Daniel Cressman, was born April 13th, 1838. On November 8th, 1859, he was married to Lydia Martin who was born September 1st, 1840. They resided in Wilmot Township, about six miles south of New Hamburg where she died January 3rd, 1876. After her decease he married, November 7th, 1876, to Anna Good who was born December 18th, 1847. On January 3rd, 1869, he was ordained as deacon of the Mennonite body by Bishop Henry Shantz, and on October 2nd, 1870, he was called to the ministry. He was ordained at Blenheim by the same bishop. He is a good man and is a favorite among all who know him. As a minister he carries the best report. The writer heard him preach twice and both times he delivered both an impressive and spiritual sermon."


    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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    Cressman. - Menno Cressman was born near New Hamburg, Ont., April 13, 1838; died May 6, 1919; aged 81 y. 23 d. Funeral at Biehn's church conducted by Jonas Snider in German and Manassah Hallman in English. Burial in Church cemetery. Nov. 8, 1859, he was united in marriage to Lydia Martin. To this union four children were born, of whom three survive. Jan. 3, 1869, he was ordained deacon of Biehn's congregation. Later, Oct. 2, 1870, he was ordained minister. He faithfully filled this place as long as health permitted. Jan. 3, 1876, his companion passed away. Afterward he was united in marriage with Anna Snyder. To this union one daughter was born. He leaves 2 sons, 2 daughters, 1 step-daughter, 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers. His pain during a brief illness was not severe and he longed to depart.

    "Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
    Peaceful in the grave so low;
    Thou no more wilt join our number,
    Thou no more our songs shalt know.
    Yet again we hope to meet thee,
    When the day of life is fled,
    Then in heaven with joy to greet thee,
    Where no farewell tear is shed."

    Gospel Herald - Volume XII, Number 16 - July 17, 1919 - page 295

    Residence:
    Staying with Joseph & Magdalena Eby, innkeepers

    Menno married Anna Good 7 Nov 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Daniel S. Good and Elizabeth Martin) was born 18 Dec 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Anna Good was born 18 Dec 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel S. Good and Elizabeth Martin); died 6 Mar 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Cressman
    • Name: Anna Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: 00041-3267
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Anna Good, "was born December 18th, 1847. She is married to Menno Cressman. They reside south of New Hamburg, in Wilmot Township. They have one child named Elizabeth."


    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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    Cressman. - Anna Good, beloved wife of Pre. Menno Cressman,. was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Dec. 18, 1847; died at her home near New Hamburg on March 6, 1917; aged 69 y. 2 m. 16 d. She leaves to mourn her departure a bereaved husband, 2 sons and 3 daughters, 12 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Sister Cressman was afflicted with cancer on the breast for the last ten years but was always able to leave home until this winter.
    Funeral services were held on the 9th with M. H. Shantz at the house and Bishop N. B. Stauffer and Jonas Snider at the church. Text, Rev. 14: 13, and Jno. 14: 4. Buried in adjoining cemetery.


    Gospel Herald - Volume IX, Number 52 - March 29, 1917 - page 947, 948

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann Snider was born 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cressman was born 18 Dec 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1970, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacob Brubacher was born 9 Apr 1818, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Deacon John E. Brubacher and Catharine Shirk); died 6 Dec 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1390
    • Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jacob Brubacher, "the eldest son, was born April 9th, 1818. On February 11th, 1840, he was married to Mary Weber who was born December 10th, 1815, and died April 20th, 1888. After their marriage they moved near Bridgeport, Ontario, on the farm now possessed by Benjamin M. Eby, where they resided four years, then they moved three miles west of Berlin, on north central part of lot No. 35 where she died. Here he still resides with his youngest son. Their family consisted of four children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    BRUBACHER - On the 6th of December 1896, near Berlin, Ont., Bro. Jacob Brubacher, aged 78 years, 7 months and 27 days. He was married to Maria Weber in 1846. He leaves behind him, three children, fourteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. He was a consistent member of the Mennonite church. He was buried in C. Eby's burying ground where services were conducted by Daniel Wismer and Noah Stauffer.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 3, February 1, 1897 - Page 45, 46

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    Died - Jacob Brubacher, who lived on the Petersburg road, near Berlin, died on Sunday, 6th Dec 1896, at 3.30 p.m. at the age of 77 years. Funeral on Wednesday at 10 a.m., from his late residence to the Old Mennonite cemetery, Berlin. A brother and four sisters survive him

    Berlin News Record, December 7, 1896

    Jacob married Mary Weber 11 Feb 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Weber and Veronica Martin) was born 10 Dec 1815, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 20 Apr 1888, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary Weber was born 10 Dec 1815, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Benjamin Weber and Veronica Martin); died 20 Apr 1888, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Weber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-345666
    • Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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:

    Mary Weber, the youngest daughter of Benjamin and Veronica (martin) Weber, was born December 10th, 1815. In the year 1840 she was married to Jacob Brubacher and died April 20th, 1888"

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Susannah Brubacher was born 1 Feb 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1930; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Veronica Brubacher was born 6 Jul 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Moses Brubacher was born 5 Aug 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1925; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian Brubacher was born 20 May 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1935, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  David Musselman was born 18 Apr 1799, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 25 Oct 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37030080
    • Interesting: pioneer, mill, story
    • Eby ID Number: 00083.4908
    • Birth: CALC 25 Apr 1799
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Musselman, "The two old pioneer settlers of this numerous family were David and Frederick who were no relatives to each other. They came to Canada in 1819 and settled in Waterloo County. The former, Mr. David Musselman settled in Woolwich Township, near Conestogo, on the farm now possessed by David Koch, while Frederick Musselman settled on the farm known as Rev. Elias Snider's place a little north of Waterloo. We shall first five the family of David and then of Frederick."

    David Musselman, "was a native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he was born April 18th, 1799, and was married to Esther, daughter of Peter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin. She was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, August 29th, 1803, and died July 31st, 1872. He died October 25th, 1870. To them was born a family 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.].

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    All lands in the early days was in the hands of large holders. Where the village now standing was part of a large holding belonging to David Musselman who himself lived on the western side of the village[Conestogo]. It was this man Musselman who started the wheels of Conestogo running by beginning the very important business of flour milling. This was urgent owing to the extreme distance that settlers had to hand for their supplies as all these were brought in on horseback from Dundas.

    The Milling Industry

    In 1845 the flour mill was built, also a saw mill, both run by waterpower, obtained from the waters of the Conestogo River diverted to these plants thru a raceway nearly a mile in length, the building of which was a colossal piece of work.

    Mr. Musselman did not continue long as a miller, for in 1850 he sold the saw and grist mill with the property belonging to them to Henry Snider who conducted both for some years. The saw mill was finally abandoned and the mill taken away. More time was devoted to the flour mill which had attained wonderful proportions so much so that a new building on a far larger scale was put up equipped with more machinery.

    About this time it was a common occurrence for farmers to come 40 and 45 miles with their wheat, so that very often from 20 to 30 teams stood waiting at this mill for their chance to unload. After a very successful term, Mr. Snider turned over his interests here to one of his sons Menno who remained at the head until about 1916. During this time he suffered reverses and a severe fire in 1904 wiped out the mill with its contents together with the storeroom for wheat all of which was lost.

    Berlin Daily Record Apr. 26, 2008 typed by Marion Roes

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    CONESTOGA

    A pioneer named David Musselman is credited with having founded Conestoga. He first purchased 700 acres of forest in the vicinity. In 1830 he bought a parcel of land where the village stands from Abram Martin. It was watered by the Conestoga River and Spring Creek, on which he built a sawmill. In 1844 he built a dam across the Conestoga River and erected another sawmill and a flourmill. A hamlet sprang up. Among the first buyers of lots in Musselman's survey were: John Miller, Adam Heller, Stephen Washburn, John B. Eby, Christian Stuernagel, James Merrilees, H. von Trilera, Theodore Spetz, Henry Snider, Jacob Grosz, Philip Oswald, Joseph S. Weaver, George Davidson, Peter Eby, S. B. Eby, Peter Buchanan, Michael Oswald, Jacob Kuntz, Charles Hendry, Solomon Kaufman, and Jacob Lippert.

    After their advent a cooper shop, blacksmithshop, a store, an hotel, and a post office followed. In time a brickyard, a school, and a church were added, and the place was called Musselman's Mills. Later Perine Brothers built a flaxmill on Spring Creek, while on the same stream Goodworth & Sills constructed a paint mill.

    The hamlet was known as Musselman's Mills until 1852, when it was renamed Conestoga, after the Conestoga River or the town of Conestoga in Lancaster County, Pa., from which county many of the pioneers had come. David Musselman operated his mills until 1856 and then sold them to Henry Snider, who carried on the milling till his death in 1885. His executors sold the mills to Menno Snider, who operated the flourmill until his own death in 1916. During his closing years he was assisted by his son Walter J. Snider, who succeeded to the property. Walter Snider afterward purchased the flour-mill at St. Jacobs from W. W. Snider and operated the two mills as the Snider Flour Milling Company, Limited. After his decease, his son Russell became head of the industries..

    Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1933 pg 16 - Woolwich Township - Its Early Settlement by W. V. Uttley

    David — Esther Z. Martin. Esther (daughter of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman) was born 29 Aug 1803, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 31 Jul 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Esther Z. Martin was born 29 Aug 1803, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman); died 31 Jul 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther Z. Musselman
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4391
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Esther Martin, "the fourth daughter of Peter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, August 29th, 1803, and came to Canada when sixteen years of age. She was married to David Musselman who died October 25th, 1870. She died July 31st, 1872."

    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 "Nancy" Musselman was born 26 Dec 1823, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1902; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Peter M. Musselman was born 7 Oct 1825, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Aug 1904; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Magdalena Musselman was born 16 Dec 1827, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Daniel M. Musselman was born 10 Apr 1830, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jul 1830, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. David M. Musselman was born 26 May 1832, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1905, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Musselman was born 24 Nov 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1867, near, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Nov 1867, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John M. Musselman was born 15 Nov 1836, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1918; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Lydia Musselman was born 22 Jun 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1918, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Solomon M. Musselman was born 8 Sep 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1891, Near Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Esther Musselman was born 18 Nov 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1926; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Leo Musselman was born 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Leah Musselman was born 3 May 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1921; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. 5. Elizabeth Musselman was born 27 Nov 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1926; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Daniel Cressman was born 17 Mar 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham Cressman and Mary Schneider); died 19 May 1886, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2108
    • Residence: 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Daniel Cressman, "the eldest in family, was born March 17th, 1815. On March 27th, 1837, he was married to Anna, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Bechtel) Eby. She was born February 2nd, 1818, and died November 27th, 1848. After her decease he was married to Veronica Eby, sister to his deceased wife, February 13th, 1849. She was born September 26th, 1821, and died June 15th, 1878. After his marriage he moved on his farm a little south-east of New Hamburg where he died May 19th, 1886. His family consisted of six children, five of whom were born unto his first wife and one son unto his second wife."


    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 Annie Eby 27 Mar 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of David Eby and Elizabeth Bechtel) was born 18 Feb 1818, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1848, Near New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Annie Eby was born 18 Feb 1818, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David Eby and Elizabeth Bechtel); died 27 Nov 1848, Near New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2381
    • Residence: 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Annie Eby, "was born February 18th, 1818. On March 27th, 1838, she was married to Daniel Cressman who was born March 17th, 1815, and died May 19th, 1886. They resided about a mile east of New Hamburg where she died November 27th, 1848. Their family consisted of five 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. 6. Rev. Menno E. Cressman was born 13 Apr 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1919.
    2. Mary Cressman was born 1 Nov 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1915; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth Cressman was born 13 Feb 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1917, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. David E. Cressman was born 14 Jun 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1926; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Daniel E. Cressman was born 29 Nov 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Daniel S. Good was born 30 Jun 1798, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Peter Good and Elizabeth Schowalter); died 24 May 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130684414
    • Eby ID Number: 00041-3253
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • 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
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Daniel Good, "son of Peter and Elizabeth (Schowalter) Good, was born near Muddy Creek, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, June 30 1798. He left Pennsylvania in 1826 and came to Canada, arriving in Waterloo in May of the same year. He was a cabinet maker by trade and must have been a number one mechanic as all his works are executed in the most skilful manner. At his arrival here he made his home with old John Lichty who then resided in Waterloo, later on he had his home with Jacob S. Shoemaker. On January 7th, 1829, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Peter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin. She was born December 27th, 1808, and is still quite smart and healthy for a person of her age. She has her home with her daughter, Elizabeth. After their marriage they moved on their farm in Woolwich Township, near the Martin Mennonite Meeting House. The farm is now owned by Elias Martin. Here they resided until his death which took place May 24th, 1881. They had a family of sixteen 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 Elizabeth Martin 7 Jan 1829. Elizabeth (daughter of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman) was born 27 Dec 1808, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 Dec 1900; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Elizabeth Martin was born 27 Dec 1808, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman); died 15 Dec 1900; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Good
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4462
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Martin, "the fifth daughter of Peter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin, was born in Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 27th, 1808. In 1819 she came to Canada with her parents. On January 7th, 1829, she was married to Daniel Good."


    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 Good was born 29 Dec 1829, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Aaron Good was born 9 Aug 1831, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died IN INFANCY, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jonathan Good was born 6 Nov 1832, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Peter Good was born 9 Jan 1834, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1904; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Moses Good was born 4 Sep 1835, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died IN INFANCY, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jonas Good was born 1 May 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1919; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Menno Good was born 27 Nov 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1919; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Elizabeth Good was born 13 Jun 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Isaac Good was born 20 Aug 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died IN INFANCY, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Elias Good was born 15 Jan 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died IN INFANCY, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Amos Good was born 7 Jun 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died IN INFANCY, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Daniel M. Good was born 26 Sep 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1921, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Leah Good was born 29 Dec 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. 7. Anna Good was born 18 Dec 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Simon Good was born 4 Oct 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died IN INFANCY, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    16. Lydia Good was born 23 May 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1910, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    17. Sussanah Good was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.