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Gerald Milton Hofstetter

Male 1922 - 2014  (92 years)


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  1. 1.  Gerald Milton Hofstetter was born 21 Jan 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Milton R. Hofstetter and Anna Dedels); died 22 Oct 2014, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203579237
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168717

    Notes:

    Gerald Milton Hofstetter

    JANUARY 21, 1922 \endash OCTOBER 22, 2014

    Passed away peacefully at Cambridge, Ontario on Wednesday October 22, 2014 in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Helen (2002). Loving father of John (Maria), Susan Pautler (Chuck), Libby Noonan (and the late Bill) and Mary. Dearly loved grandfather of Lori, Amanda, Andrew, Marsha, John, Michael, James, Robin and Jessie. Great-grandfather to Ethan, Liam, Theodore, Elliot, Devon, Vivian, Lola, Jade and Cullen. Survived by sisters Helen and Joy and brother Clair. Predeceased by brother Ray. Gerald was born in Baden, Ontario and raised on a farm at Riverbank near Waterloo-Wellington Airport. In 1950, Gerald and his loving wife Helen moved to ThistleBlend Farm located on Fountain Street, Cambridge. Together they raised a family, were active members of the local farm and Zion United Church community and built a successful dairy-beef farm operation. Gerald will be remembered for his strong work ethic, commitment to farming, stewardship for the land and knowledge of pioneer history. Gerald was an endless source of stories, memories and advice which he shared freely with anyone he met. The family wishes to thank the caregivers at Cambridge Country Manor and Golden Years Retirement Home, Cambridge for their care and kindness during the latter years of his life. The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 3J8 (519)-653-3251 on Thursday October 30, 2014 from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm and Friday October 31, 2014 from 2-4 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at Trillium United Church, 450 King Street East, Cambridge N3H 3M9 on Saturday November 1, 2014 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Zion United Cemetery, Cambridge. As expressions of sympathy, donations to The Lung Association, Alzheimer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

    Gerald Hofstetter Obituary - Cambridge, ON (2014). Available at: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/cambridge-on/gerald-hofstetter-6169732 (Accessed: 2 July 2023).

    Gerald — Helen Jean Markle. Helen (daughter of Norman Markle and Edna Adeline Groh) was born 11 Jan 1921; died 20 Mar 2002; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Milton R. Hofstetter was born 2 Feb 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Hofstetter and Caroline Hertzberger); died 1947; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25492P
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son, at Home
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1930, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Milton — Anna Dedels. Anna (daughter of John Dedels and Barbara M. Bechtel) was born 15 Mar 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Anna Dedels was born 15 Mar 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Dedels and Barbara M. Bechtel); died 1951; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Hofstetter
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0659.4

    Children:
    1. Joy Hofstetter
    2. Helen Hofstetter
    3. Clair Hofstetter
    4. 1. Gerald Milton Hofstetter was born 21 Jan 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 2014, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Arnold Ray Hofstetter was born 24 Nov 1924; died 3 Dec 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Christian Hofstetter was born 17 Apr 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Wilhelm "William Hofstetter and Maria Magdalena "Magdalena" Wernwag); died 11 Jan 1930, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41313800
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25486
    • 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; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Christian Hofstetter

    The death took place at Baden on Saturday, January 11th, of Mr. Christian Hofstetter at the age of 66 years, 8 months and 25 days. The deceased had been ailing for some time, but was only confined to bed for about four weeks. He was well known and highly esteemed in the community and resided for many years on a farm adjoining the village of Baden. He leaves his sorrowing wife, four sons and one daughter to mourn his demise. The children are Milton, of Preston, Gordon of Stratford, and Elmer, Percy and Winnifred, of Baden.

    The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from his late home to the Wilmot Centre Evangelical Church and cemetery and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.


    New Hamburg Independent, January 17, 1930

    Christian married Caroline Hertzberger 19 Mar 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of Ludwig "Louis" Hertzberger and Elisabetha Glaas) was born 26 Nov 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1933; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Caroline Hertzberger was born 26 Nov 1867, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Ludwig "Louis" Hertzberger and Elisabetha Glaas); died 7 Aug 1933; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41313870
    • Name: Caroline Hofstetter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25487
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. 2. Milton R. Hofstetter was born 2 Feb 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1947; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elmor F. Hofstetter was born 5 Sep 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1961, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Percy Erastus Hofstetter was born 17 Jan 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1974, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    4. Winnifred Hofstetter was born 21 Apr 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. Gordon Hofstetter was born 30 Jan 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  John Dedels was born 24 Aug 1857, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Dedels and Maria Schroeder); died 4 Jul 1926; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0659.1
    • Occupation: Jan 891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Birth: 24 Oct 1857, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1883, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John married Barbara M. Bechtel 14 Oct 1883, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Joseph B. Bechtel, daughter of Joseph B. Bechtel and Sarah Miller) was born 19 Jun 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1932; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara M. Bechtel was born 19 Jun 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph B. Bechtel, daughter of Joseph B. Bechtel and Sarah Miller); died 11 Apr 1932; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara M. Dedels
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0659
    • 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
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Barbara M. Bechtel "was born June 19th, 1859. She is married to John Dedles. They reside on a farm adjoining her father's old homestead. Their family consists of four children "

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann Dedels was born 2 Nov 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1966; was buried , Beach City Cemtery, Beach, Golden Valley, North Dakota, United States.
    2. Sarah Malinda Dedels was born 30 Jan 1888, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1966; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Silvia Maria Dedels was born 18 Sep 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Anna Dedels was born 15 Mar 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elmina Dedels was born 28 Mar 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1967; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Wilhelm "William Hofstetter was born 19 Nov 1822, Beerfelden, Odenwaldkreis, Hessen, Germany (son of Johann Peter "Peter" Hofstätter and Elizabeth Christine Seip); died 12 May 1898, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Wilhelm Hofstetter
    • Name: William Hofstetter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123490
    • Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, 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
    • Residence: Bef 1898, Victoriaburg (Wilmot Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Hofstetter.-On the 12th of May, 1898, in Baden, Waterloo Co., Ont., Bro. William Hofstetter, aged 75 years, 5 months and 23 days. He had been ill for several weeks. On Saturday afternoon, the 14th, the remains were taken to the Mennonite cemetery near Mannheim, of which church the deceased was a member, where they were laid in their last resting place. A large number of sympathizing friends attended the funeral. The services were conducted by Daniel Wismer and Tobias Bowman. Bro. Hofstetter came here from Germany. He lived hear Victoriaburg for many years till his retirement a few years ago, when his son William took the farm. He then moved to Baden with his wife, who is still living, although she is very ill and small hopes are entertained for her recovery.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXV, No. 11, June 1, 1898 - page 172, 173

    _________________________

    William Hofstetter, father-in-law of Mr. John Schenk, was called to eternal rest on Thursday, May 12th, and buried in the Mennonite cemetery in Mannheim on Saturday, accompanied by a great crowd. He was born in the year 1822 in Beergelden, Hess-Darmstadt, and came to Berlin, Canada 44 years ago. He had married Maria Magdalena Wereg in Germany, and from this marriage, 8 children were born, one girl of whom died. From Berlin he moved to Wilmot, where he farmed for 30 years. Three and a half years ago, he moved to Baden and settled into retirement at his son-in-law's.

    He is survived by his deeply saddened widow, who suffered an eye ailment 40 years ago and has been completely blind for 11 years. Besides his 7 surviving children, he leaves 39 grandchildren. Three grandchildren have died. He died of a heart ailment. His wife is confined to her bed because of frailty and a lung ailment, and was not able to attend the burial. Rev. Tobias Baumann preached from Isaiah, Chapt. 3, 10-11 and Rev. Daniel Wismer from the gospel of John, Chapt. 11, 19-26. He lived to be 75 years, 5 months and 11 days old. (poem follows)

    Berliner Journal May 19, 1898 Page 5 Column 2 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk

    Wilhelm married Maria Magdalena "Magdalena" Wernwag 27 Feb 1848, Reutlingen, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Maria (daughter of Samuel Wernwag and Maria Margareth Hecht) was born 27 Jul 1824, , Germany; died 22 May 1898, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Maria Magdalena "Magdalena" Wernwag was born 27 Jul 1824, , Germany (daughter of Samuel Wernwag and Maria Margareth Hecht); died 22 May 1898, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Misfortune: blind from 1887
    • Name: Lena Wereg
    • Name: Lena Wernsweg
    • Name: Magdalena
    • Name: Magdalena Wereoach
    • Name: Maria Magdalena "Magdalena" Hofstetter
    • Name: Maria Magdalena Wereg
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137974
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Maria is reported to have been born in Wurttemberger Hof, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, documentation needed.

    Med. Note:
    Blind from 1887

    Children:
    1. Friedrich Wilhelm "Frederick" Hofstetter was born 3 Jul 1849, , Germany; died 16 Aug 1910, Victoriaburg (Wilmot Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Adolph Gustav Hofstetter was born 2 Jan 1851, , Germany; died 15 Feb 1932, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Jacob Hofstetter was born 4 Jul 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 2 Sep 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Maria Hochsteller was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Christian Henry "Henry" Hofstetter was born 16 Aug 1857, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 25 Oct 1857; died 5 Oct 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    6. Mary Margaretha Hofstetter was born 13 Jul 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 4. Christian Hofstetter was born 17 Apr 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1930, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    8. Christina Hofstetter was born 1876, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Ludwig "Louis" Hertzberger was born 12 Jul 1823, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 1 Apr 1897; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211707338
    • Name: Louis Herzberger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218287
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stone Mason
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mannheim

    Auction. - The Hertzberger property was put up at auction here on Saturday afternoon by the executors, viz : Messrs M. Hallman and C. Hofstetter. Mr. P. Sararus wielded the hammer and sold the house and lot comprising one-half acre of land for $162 to Mr. Alfred Knechtel of this place.

    Waterloo County Chronicle (186303), 6 Oct 1898, p. 1

    Ludwig — Elisabetha Glaas. Elisabetha was born 8 Nov 1830, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 12 Apr 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elisabetha Glaas was born 8 Nov 1830, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 12 Apr 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211706733
    • Name: Elisabetha Hertzberger
    • Name: Elizabeth Glaze
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218288
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Heinrich "Henry" Hertzberger was born 24 Jan 1850, Reinhardshain, , Hessen, Germany; was christened 20 Feb 1850, Wirberg, , Hessen, Germany; died 27 Feb 1932, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Lauderbach Cemetery, Lauderbach, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Anna Margaretha "Margaret" Hertzberger was born CALC 4 Apr 1852, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 13 Aug 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hertzberger was born 4 Feb 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1920, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. Catharine "Catherine" Hertzberger was born 3 Nov 1857, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1935, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Wilhelm "William" Hertzberger was born 29 Apr 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Hertzberger was born 15 Oct 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1930; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Wilhelmina "Mina" Hertzberger was born 19 Feb 1867, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 5. Caroline Hertzberger was born 26 Nov 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1933; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    9. Alton Hertzberger was born 1884, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  Christian Dedels was born 29 Sep 1809, , Mecklinburg Schwerin, Germany; died 2 Jun 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41335124
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0652.2000
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Christian — Maria Schroeder. Maria was born 26 Apr 1815, , Germany; died 24 Jun 1896, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Maria Schroeder was born 26 Apr 1815, , Germany; died 24 Jun 1896, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41335444
    • Name: Maria Dedels
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0652.2001
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Frederick Dedels was born 8 Jan 1837, , Germany; died 29 Dec 1924, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Hannah Dedels was born 21 May 1842, Wagendorf , Meckleburg Schwerin, Germany; died 4 Feb 1919; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Sophia Dedels was born 1844, Wagendorf , Meckleburg Schwerin, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Anna Elizabeth Dedels was born 1847, Wagendorf , Meckleburg Schwerin, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Martha Dedels was born 1851, Wagendorf , Meckleburg Schwerin, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Rachel Dedels was born 2 Jul 1853, Wagendorf , Meckleburg Schwerin, Germany; died 1 Jan 1935, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 6. John Dedels was born 24 Aug 1857, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1926; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Henry Dedels was born 25 Jan 1859, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1927; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Joseph B. Bechtel was born 8 Jun 1824, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Samuel Bechtel and Barbara Bauman); died 1895; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0651
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Not given
    • Directory: 1864, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 088, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • 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; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Joseph B. Bechtel "the third child of Samuel Bechtel and his wife, Barbara Baumann, was born June 8th, 1824. On April 18th, 1848, he was married to Sarah Miller who was born November 28th, 1828. They reside on lot No. 88, German Company's Tract, Waterloo Township. They had a family of eleven children"


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

    Joseph married Sarah Miller 18 Apr 1848, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Christian Miller and Hester Wanner) was born 28 Nov 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1907, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Sarah Miller was born 28 Nov 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Miller and Hester Wanner); died 22 Jun 1907, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Sallie Miller
    • Name: Sarah Bechtel
    • Name: Sarah Mueller
    • Name: Sarah Muller
    • Eby ID Number: 00079-4787
    • 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:

    Sallie Miller, "was born November 28th, 1828. On April 18th, 1848, she was married to Joseph Bechtel. They reside on lot No. 88, German Company's Tract, a little north of Kossuth."


    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. Bechtel
    2. Amos M. Bechtel was born 14 Feb 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1903; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Isaac M. Bechtel was born 13 Jul 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Magdalena M. Bechtel was born 21 Oct 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1908; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Esther M. Bechtel was born 16 May 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1923, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Burnside Twp., Lapeer Co., Michigan.
    6. Susannah M. Bechtel was born 9 Jul 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1916; was buried , Cottonwood Cemetery, Pense, Region, Saskatchewan.
    7. Moses M. Bechtel was born 8 Jan 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1931; was buried , Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Mary M. Bechtel was born 30 Dec 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 7. Barbara M. Bechtel was born 19 Jun 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1932; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Sarah M. Bechtel was born 30 May 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1914; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Menno M. Bechtel was born 2 Jan 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1930; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. John M. Bechtel was born 11 Jul 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Dec 1935, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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