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

Nelson Snider

Male 1888 - 1918  (29 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Nelson Snider was born 20 Oct 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Allan S. Snider and Annie Schroder); died 30 Mar 1918, , France; was buried , Moreuil Communal Cemetery, Allied Extension, Moreuil, , Picardie, France.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1
    • Name: Nelson Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5840.2
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    A steam engineer by trade, he enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 24 Sept 1914 in Valcartier, Quebec, Canada. Private Snyder was an original member of the First Canadian Contingent's 'E' Company, 6th Battalion (Fort Garry Horse). The First Canadian Contingent embarked from Quebec City on Saturday, 3 Oct 1914, sailing to England. The first Canadian Contingent, the largest convoy ever to cross the Atlantic, was comprised of over 31,000 troops who were aboard 31 ocean liners escorted by Royal Navy warships. Also sailing with them was a contingent from the British Dominion of Newfoundland, still separate from Canada at the time.

    Private Nelson Snyder is commemorated on Page 504 of Canada's First World War Book of Remembrance.
    He is honoured and remembered on the Snider Family's grave headstone in the Elmira Union Cemetery in Elmira, Ontario, Canada.

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/180559524/nelson-snyder


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Allan S. Snider was born 29 Oct 1861, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Isaac B. Snider and Nancy Sitler); died 1959; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5840
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller

    Notes:

    Allan Snider, "was born October 29th, 1861. On January 2nd 1887, he was married to Annie Schroder. He is a miller by trade and resides in Waterloo where he is engaged in the Union Mills. His family consists of three 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.].

    Allan married Annie Schroder 2 Jan 1887, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Levi Schroder and Mary Reichert) was born 1865, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1946, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Annie Schroder was born 1865, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Levi Schroder and Mary Reichert); died 14 Aug 1946, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Snider
    • Eby ID Number: 00105-6429.3
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1940, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    MRS. ALLAN S. SNIDER

    Mrs. Allan S. Snider, died at her home at Parkway Wednesday, Aug. 14th, following a brief illness. She was 80 years old. Born at Elmira, her maiden name was Annie Schroder, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi Schroder. Her marriage took place at Elmira on Jan. 2, 1887. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary next January. Mrs. Snider attended the Evangelical Church.


    Surviving are her husband; two sons, Ralph of Toronto and Lloyd of Kitchener, two daughters, Mrs. Wesley (Arabelle) Merier of Zurich, Ont., and Miss Marie Snider of Parkway; one brother, Anderson Schroder, Elmira, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Weber of Elmira. Seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. A so, Nelson, was killed in action in the First Great War.

    Children:
    1. 1. Nelson Snider was born 20 Oct 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1918, , France; was buried , Moreuil Communal Cemetery, Allied Extension, Moreuil, , Picardie, France.
    2. Arabella Snider was born 26 Aug 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1975, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethern Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.
    3. Ralph Aldo Snider was born 16 Oct 1893; died Feb 1974.
    4. Lloyd Gerald Snider was born 12 Jan 1897, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Ann Margurite "Marie" Snider was born 12 Dec 1905, Killarney, , Manitoba, Canada; died 8 Jan 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Isaac B. SniderIsaac B. Snider was born 13 Jan 1841, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Elias Snider and Hannah Bingeman); died 13 Mar 1921; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5839
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • 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; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1904, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Isaac B. Snider, " was born January 13th, 1841. On March 17th, 1861, he was married to Nancy Sitler who was born February 16th, 1840, and died March 28th, 1890. Mr. Snider is a farmer and resides at German Mills. His family consists of the following 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.].

    Isaac married Nancy Sitler 17 Mar 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Johann "John" Sitler and Sarah Clemmer) was born 17 Feb 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1891; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Nancy SitlerNancy Sitler was born 17 Feb 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johann "John" Sitler and Sarah Clemmer); died 28 Mar 1891; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Sitler
    • Name: Nancy Snider
    • Eby ID Number: 00114-7218
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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

    Notes:

    Nancy Sitler, "was born February 17th 1840. She was married to Isaac B. Snider of German Mills, Ontario."


    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. 2. Allan S. Snider was born 29 Oct 1861, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Villina Snider was born 24 Aug 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1952; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Susannah Snider was born 3 May 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1914; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Leander S. Snider was born 20 Sep 1867, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1955; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Nancy Snider was born 5 Aug 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Nathaniel Snider was born 1 Oct 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1944; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Isaac S. Snider was born 9 Nov 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Elam Snider was born 1 Apr 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Silas S. Snider was born 5 Apr 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Hannah Snider was born 23 Jun 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Alvin Snider was born 9 Apr 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1950; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Melissa Snider was born 15 Aug 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Elias S. Snider was born 26 Sep 1882, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1930, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Levi Schroder was born CALC 17 Mar 1838 (son of John Schroeder and Mary Haus); died 4 Feb 1888, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Levy Schroeter
    • Occupation: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
    • Eby ID Number: 00105-6429
    • Birth: 15 Aug 1839, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Clerk
    • Occupation: 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; dealer
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agent
    • Occupation: 1888, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; painter

    Notes:

    Levi Schroder, "was married to Mary Reichert and resided in Elmira where he died in 1889, leaving a family of four children"


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

    Levi married Mary Reichert 11 Nov 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Philip Reichert and Eva Margaretha "Margaret" Laschinger) was born 16 Feb 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1940, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Reichert was born 16 Feb 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Philip Reichert and Eva Margaretha "Margaret" Laschinger); died 18 Jan 1940, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Schroder
    • Eby ID Number: 00105-6429.1
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    MRS. MARY SCHRODER

    A resident of Elmira for many years and its oldest resident, Mrs. Mary Schroder, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. L. Weber, on Thursday evening, January 18. Deceased who had been confined to her room for the past two years was known to her wide circle of friends as "Grandma Schroder". Deceased was also a member of the Evangelical Church.

    Mrs. Schroder, (nee Reichert), was born on a farm about two miles north of St. Jacobs. Her husband, the late Levi Schroder, was an early merchant of Elmira, having conducted a grocery store where Blair's Drug Store is now located. Mrs. Schroder had been residing with her daughter Mrs. M. L. Weber, for the past 35 years.

    She leaves to mourn two daughters, Mrs. M. L. Weber of Elmira, and Mrs. Allen Snider of German Mills; two sons, J. Anderson Schroder of Elmira and Irvin Schroder of Guelph. Nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren also survive.

    The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with service at the home of Mrs. Weber. Rev. C. H. Cornwell, pastor of the Evangelical Church, and Rev. J. S. Wright, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiated at the services. Interment was made in the Elmira Cemetery.

    Pall bearers were Messrs. Carl Burns, James Schroder, Donald Schroder, Private Frank Snider, Ralph Snider, and Cameron Fulton.

    Friends were present from Toronto, Brantford, Stratford, Kitchener, Bridgeport, Waterloo, Milverton, German Mills, Guelph and Zurich.


    Elmira Signet 25 Jan 1940

    Children:
    1. 3. Annie Schroder was born 1865, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1946, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Anderson "Anderson" Schroder was born 22 May 1868, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Margaret "Maggie" Schroder was born 10 Jul 1872, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. George Melvin Schroder was born 12 Nov 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1880, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Ludwig Irvin "Irvin" Schroder was born 1 Nov 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1942; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Rev. Elias Snider was born 3 Sep 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob C. Snider and Elizabeth Cressman); died 24 Apr 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: pioneer, story, religion
    • Land: Waterloo Township - Bechtel Tract, Waterloo Township, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 007, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 012, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Name: Elias Schneider
    • Residence: German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5819
    • Historic Building: Abt 1812, 172 King St. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Erb Kumpf House
    • Occupation: 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller
    • Historic Building: 1849, 36 Young St. W., Waterloo, Ontario; Dr. Voelker House
    • Elected Office: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; coucillor - Waterloo Township
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller
    • 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: 1874, Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ontario; Minister
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Rev. Elias Snider "was born September 3rd, 1815. In his boyhood days he took great interest in his father's business. By the time he was twenty-one years of age he was not only a practical miller but also a thorough business man. In 1851 he purchased from the late Barnabas Devitt the large farm containing 310 acres of land, for Ð1500 and in 1853 he purchased the large grist mills now in possession of Wm. Snider & Co., together with 320 acres of land for Ð3500 In 1854 be again sold the large real estate in the town of Waterloo and purchased the "Musselman Farm" about one mile north of Waterloo, to which place he then moved. In 1860 he purchased the German Mills together with 669 acres of land. The same year he, in company with Samuel S. Schneider, regained possession of the Waterloo Mills and continued in business until 1879 when they sold out to the present proprietors. Mr. Snider now retired from business. On November 10th 1835, he was married to Hannah, daughter of John and Hannah (Bergey) Bingeman. She was born August 1st 1815, and died December 23rd, 1893. In 1874 Mr. Snider was ordained to the ministry of the Mennonite body which position he held until his death which took place April 24th, 1890. His family consisted of twelve children, "


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

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    Erb Street (David Eby) Mennonite Church

    Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).

    Due to a difference of opinion in the David Eby congregation, Sunday School classes were held at first in a private home, that of Levi Groff, beginning in 1887. The dissension which resulted culminated in a division in the church in 1889; the minister, Elias Schneider, and the deacon, Menno S. Shantz, left the church and joined with the Old Order Mennonites of Woolwich Township. The following year, 1890, saw the commencement of "Edification Meetings", which were held in the homes of members of the David Eby congregation. These meetings later became the Young People's Bible Meetings.

    By the beginning of the twentieth century, it was recognized that the church building was either in need of repair or in need of complete replacement. Consideration was given to building a new church on the same site or on a site on King Street North. A decision was made to accept from Samuel S. Snider the donation of a parcel of land which was also on Erb Street, but nearer town. Excavation of the foundation for the new church began in the Spring of 1902. A dedication service was held on August 17, 1902. A parsonage was built in 1929 on land donated by Herbert Snider, the son of Samuel Snider. The church building was renovated and enlarged in 1949-1950; a dedication service was held on April 9, 1950. Further renovations were made in 1974..


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

    ____________

    SNIDER.-In Waterloo township, Waterloo county, Ontario, on the 24th of April, Pre. Elias Snider, aged 74 years, 7 months and 21 days. Buried on the 27th at Martin's church, Waterloo township, where a very large concourse of relatives and friends had gathered, and on which occasion Paul Martin and Bish. Abraham Martin spoke from Psalm 126: 5, 6: and Luke 2: 29,30.

    Herald of Truth pages, Vol. XXVII, Number 10, May 15, 1890, p. 157 and 158

    Historic Building:
    The original portion of the Erb-Kumpf House was built around 1812 by Abraham Erb, the founder of Waterloo, making it one of Waterloo's oldest homes. It was a three-bay structure facing a mill situated near the south-west corner of King and Erb Streets.
    Abraham Erb came from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 1806 and settled on Lots 14 and 15 of the German Company Tract, land which now comprises the central business district of Waterloo. He established a sawmill on Beaver (Laurel) Creek in 1808 and a grist mill in 1816. In 1828, he sold his mills and a considerable quantity of land to Jacob C. Snider.
    Magdalene Erb sold the home to Barnabas Devitt, her adopted son, in 1835. His son Benjamin served as Mayor of Waterloo from 1881 to 1883.
    An addition to the house was probably built by Devitt in 1849. A slight hump in the roof on the north side indicates the location at which it joins the original structure. The application of a vertical board and clapboard which does not align is further evidence that it was added at a later date. The second addition, probably built by Hoffman around 1855, included the two-storey verandah at the front.

    Elias Snider acquired the home and later sold it to Christian Kumpf in 1869. Kumpf was a newspaper owner, Mayor of Waterloo from 1879-1880, as well as Postmaster for 42 years. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Dominion Life Assurance Company in 1889. His son Ford, who became affectionately known as "Mr. Waterloo", was born in the home in 1877 and assumed ownership in 1899. One of the community's most public-spirited citizens, he served as Treasurer of Waterloo and Clerk/Manager of the Water and Light Commission. He was President of the Waterloo Red Cross Society and The Dominion Life Assurance Company.
    At present, the house demonstrates a mixture of architectural styles. Among its Georgian characteristics is the six-over-six window pane arrangement. The facade, with its two wings, treillage, Gothic barge board and Doric columns, reflects the Regency influence.
    In 1979, the home was sold to a law firm which has maintained the integrity of the exterior. A third addition in keeping with the style of the building has since been constructed.1a

    1aDesignated Properties www. waterloo.ca

    Historic Building:
    Constructed by Barnabus Devitt in 1849 and sold to Elias Snider in 1851.

    Occupation:
    Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).1a

    1aAmbrose, Rosemary. Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide to Churches Established Before 1900. Kitchener, Ontario, Canada: Waterloo-Wellington Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 1993. [used the kind permission of Rosemary Ambrose 2011]

    Elias married Hannah Bingeman 10 Nov 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of Johannes "John" Bingeman and Hannah S. Bergey) was born 1 Aug 1815, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 23 Dec 1893; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Hannah Bingeman was born 1 Aug 1815, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Johannes "John" Bingeman and Hannah S. Bergey); died 23 Dec 1893; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hannah Snider
    • Eby ID Number: 00009-1050
    • Residence: 1835, 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:

    Hannah Bingeman, " was born August 1st, 1815. On November 10th, 1835, she was married to Rev. Elias Snider who was born September 3rd, 1815, and died April 24th, 1890. She died December 23rd, 1893. They resided in the farm now possessed by their son Jonas. Their family consisted of twelve children".


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

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    Mr. E. W. B. Snider's mother was buried at the Martin church cemetery on Tuesday.

    Elmira Signet 4 Jan. 1894 p. 8, Col. 2

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Snider was born 29 Nov 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Snider was born 7 Apr 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1913, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Israel B. Snider was born 17 Aug 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 4. Isaac B. Snider was born 13 Jan 1841, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1921; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elias Weber Bingeman Snider, MPP was born 19 Jun 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1921; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mayor William Snider was born 26 Oct 1845, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1915.
    7. John Snider was born 24 Dec 1848, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1930; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Tilman B. Snider was born 9 Dec 1850, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1937, Spencer, Clay, Iowa, United States; was buried , Roseland Cemetery, Sanborn, O'Brien, Iowa, USA.
    9. Jacob B. Snider was born 10 Jan 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1936, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Amos B. Snider was born 19 Apr 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1945; was buried , Harrison Cemetery, May City, Osceola, Iowa, United States.
    11. Hannah Snider was born 23 Apr 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1942, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.
    12. Rev. Jonas B. Snider was born 2 Oct 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1944, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Johann "John" Sitler was born 2 Nov 1811, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States (son of Martin Sitler and Elizabeth Yarian); died 15 Dec 1876; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21074838
    • Name: John Sitler
    • Eby ID Number: 00114-7203
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 011, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • 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

    Notes:

    John Sitler, "was born in Columbus, Ohio, November 2nd, 1811. His parents, Martin and Elizabeth Sitler, had moved to Ohio, from Pennsylvania, a few years before he was born. He came to Canada when a young man and was married to Sarah Clemmer, widow of Jacob Ziegler. She was born December 21st, 1812, and died January 4th, 1877. She had one son, named Aaron, with her first husband. See Aaron Ziegler's family. They resided on the farm now possessed by Menno S. Shantz nearly three miles north of Waterloo where they had 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.].

    Johann — Sarah Clemmer. Sarah (daughter of Henry M. Clemmer and Sarah Bergey) was born 21 Dec 1812, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died 4 Jan 1877; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Sarah Clemmer was born 21 Dec 1812, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (daughter of Henry M. Clemmer and Sarah Bergey); died 4 Jan 1877; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21075125
    • Name: Sarah Sitler
    • Name: Sarah Ziegler
    • Eby ID Number: 00024-1920
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Misfortune: 1877; accidently death - falling down steps

    Notes:

    Sarah Clemmer, "was born December 21st, 1812, and died January 4th, 1877. She was first married to Jacob, son of Dilman Ziegler, with whom she had one son named Aaron. After the decease of her first husband she was married to John Sitler with whom she had 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.].

    Children:
    1. Jonathan Sitler was born 8 Jun 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1880; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Sitler was born 2 Jan 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1913, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Leah Sitler was born 2 Sep 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1912; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Nancy Sitler was born 17 Feb 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1891; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Eliza Sittler was born 1842, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Henry C. Sitler was born 16 Feb 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Louisa Sitler was born 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Anna Elizabeth Sitler was born 8 Dec 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Samuel Sitler was born 14 Nov 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1847; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. John C. Sittler was born 29 Jul 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1904, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    11. Isaac Sitler was born 10 Aug 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1902, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Jacob C. Sitler was born 9 Jul 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1939; was buried , Cottonwood Cemetery, Pense, Region, Saskatchewan.
    13. Susannah Sitler was born 5 Sep 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1906, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Moses Sitler was born 12 Mar 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  John Schroeder was born 12 May 1802, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 10 May 1887, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 May 1887, Mennonite Cemetery.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00105-6428.6
    • Occupation: 1852, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    John Schroder, "The family by this name are all descendants of John Schroder, a native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he was born in 1802. About the year 1836 he emigrated to Canada and settled in Berlin, Ontario, where he was widely known by all parties. He was married to Mary, daughter of John and Polly (Heckedon) Haus. She was born a few miles west of Waterloo in 1818 and died in Berlin, at their old home on Queen Street East, November 14th, 1888. He died May 10th, 1887. To them was born a family of 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.].

    ______________

    He had lived for 65 years in Berlin before it came into being

    John — Mary Haus. Mary (daughter of Johannes "John" Haus and Maria "Mary" "Polly" Heckendorn) was born 1 Sep 1818, Near Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary Haus was born 1 Sep 1818, Near Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes "John" Haus and Maria "Mary" "Polly" Heckendorn); died 14 Nov 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Schroeder
    • Eby ID Number: 00105-6428.7
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Adeline Schroder was born 16 Feb 1833, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1922; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Susannah Schroeder was born 11 Sep 1836, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Oct 1836, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1901.
    3. 6. Levi Schroder was born CALC 17 Mar 1838; died 4 Feb 1888, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Etlina Schroder was born 15 Oct 1840, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Veronica Schroder was born 5 Mar 1844, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Adam Schroder was born Abt 1845, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Mary Schroder was born 10 Sep 1847, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1923; was buried , Belsyde Cemetery, Fergus, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    8. A. Schroder was born 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Amor Schroeder was born 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Amos Schroder was born 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. S. Schroder was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Simon Schroder was born 21 Jun 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 22 Aug 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Philip Reichert was born 1804, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24916
    • Residence: 1833, Mönchzell, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retired Farmer

    Notes:

    His given names have reported as Adam Philip and Phillip Valentin no documentation found.

    Philip married Eva Margaretha "Margaret" Laschinger 20 Jan 1833, Mönchzell, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Eva (daughter of Conrad Laschinger and Eva Barbara "Barbara" Scholl) was born CALC 7 Jul 1812, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; died 16 Dec 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Eva Margaretha "Margaret" Laschinger was born CALC 7 Jul 1812, Spechbach, Baden, Germany (daughter of Conrad Laschinger and Eva Barbara "Barbara" Scholl); died 16 Dec 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eva Margaretha "Margaret" Reichert
    • Name: Margareth Laschinger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24917
    • Residence: 1833, Mönchzell, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Children:
    1. Margaret Reichert was born 28 Oct 1833, , , Germany; died 29 May 1912, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Valentine Reichard was born 1836, , Germany; died 28 Dec 1904, Sherwood, Branch, Michigan, USA; was buried , Factoryville Cemetery, Factoryville, St. Joseph Co., Michigan.
    3. Adam Reichert was born 1836, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1896, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Joseph Reichert was born 8 Nov 1836, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 29 Dec 1836, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Louisa Reichert was born 15 Sep 1839, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1917, Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan, United States; was buried , Roberts Cemetery, Wheatland Township, Mecosta Co., Michigan.
    6. John L. Reichert was born 16 Aug 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1933; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 7. Mary Reichert was born 16 Feb 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1940, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Reichart was born 18 Jul 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1876, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Peter Reichert was born 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Rev. Daniel Reichert was born 14 Aug 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1943, Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, United States; was buried , Gresham Cemetery, , Black Hawk Co., Iowan.
    11. Melinda Reichert was born 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Amanda Reichert was born 26 Oct 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1927, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jan 1928, Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Jacob L. Reichert was born 17 Mar 1854, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1931, Boyne City, Charlevoix, Michigan, United States; was buried , Maple Lawn Cemetery, Boyne City, Charlevoix, Michigan, United States.
    14. Lydia Reichert was born CALC 3 Aug 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1918; was buried , Drayton Victoria Cemetery, Drayton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    15. William L. Reichert was born 2 May 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.