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

Phyllis Runstedler

Female - Bef 1989


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Phyllis Runstedler (daughter of Herbert A. Runstedler and Ethel Cress); died Bef 1989.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178795


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Herbert A. Runstedler was born 29 Dec 1885, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Margaret "Maggie" Runstedler, son of Isaac August "August" Runstedler and Mary Ann Erb); died 10 Dec 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88512P
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Apprentice

    Notes:

    Herbert Runstedler

    PRESTON, Dec. 10., The death of Herbert Runstedler, 61, occurred at St Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, early today following a serious illness of two weeks. Born atPreston, he resided here the greater part of his life, with the exception of some years spent in Detroit. A machinist, he learned the trade at the former BallantineCo., Preston and worked for many years at the Preston Woodworking Machinery Co. He was past patriarch of the Preston Lodge LO.O.F. and was a member of the Victory Encampment and the Preston Horticultural Society. He was very active in horticultural work. He attended St. Paul's United Church. Surviving are his wife, the former May Ethelle Cress; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Grimwood, Preston, Mrs. Wilfred Weir ofWhitney and Barbara at home; two sons, James of Ayr and John of Brantford; two sisters, Margaret and Mrs. Edward O'Neill of Preston; two brothers, Fred of Windsor and Albert of Detroit. The remains are resting at the Stager-Pass Ltd., Funeral Home, where the funeral service will be held Thursday, at 2: 30 p.m. Interment will be made in the Preston Cemetery.

    Kitchener Daily Record 10 Dec 1946 pg 19

    Herbert married Ethel Cress 20 Jun 1915, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ethel (daughter of George Hudson Cress and Hannah Wismer, daughter of Cornelius Cress and Elizabeth Kay) was born 2 Jul 1888, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ethel Cress was born 2 Jul 1888, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Hudson Cress and Hannah Wismer, daughter of Cornelius Cress and Elizabeth Kay); died 1964; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Ethel Runstedler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66792P
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. George Runstedler
    2. Betty Runstedler
    3. Charlotte Runstedler died Bef 1989.
    4. 1. Phyllis Runstedler died Bef 1989.
    5. James H. Runstedler was born 1 Apr 1916, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Nov 1989, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. John Cress "Jack" Runstedler was born 1921, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2004, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Margaret "Maggie" Runstedler was born 10 Sep 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac August "August" Runstedler and Mary Ann Erb); died 1956; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maggie Runstedler
    • Name: Margie Rustedler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139781P
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Birth: 14 Oct 1872
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shirt Factory
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Factory Hand

    Children:
    1. 2. Herbert A. Runstedler was born 29 Dec 1885, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 6.  George Hudson Cress was born 15 Jun 1864, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Philip Cress and Janet Hutson); died 23 Dec 1923, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Dec 1923, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Elected Office: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Ayr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338401
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer'sSon
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Demise of Mr. Geo. H. Cress

    The death took place on Sunday, Dec . 23 at 5.20 a.m., of one of the best known and most highly respected residents of Ayr in the person of George Hudson Cress, in his 60th year. The deceased, who had been ill for about six months, was born near Blair and came to this village some 40 years ago, about which time he married Hannah Wismer, who survives. He was a carpenter and builder by trade and did a good deal of work in Ayr and vicinity, in municipal and educational affairs he invariably took deep interest, being a member of the Council for 15 or 16 years and of the School Board for a shorter period. In religion he was an adherent of the Presbyterian Church and in politics a Liberal. Besides his widow, he is survived by the following family: Mrs. Blackie, Ayr; Mrs. Loree, Kitchener; Mrs. Runstetler, Preston; Bessie, Margaret and Lena, at home; Geo. A., Calgary; Jack, WoIverton; Ernest and Clarence at home. The funeral took place from his late residence, Willison street, yesterday, at 2.30 p.m., Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the service.

    The Ayr News Dec 27 1923 pg 1

    George — Hannah Wismer. Hannah (daughter of Joseph Cressman Wismer and Charlotte Hewitt) was born 4 Jan 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 7.  Hannah Wismer was born 4 Jan 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Cressman Wismer and Charlotte Hewitt); died 30 May 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Hannah Cress
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8238.7
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Death of Mrs. George Cress

    The death occurred, suddenly, in Toronto on Friday of Mrs. George Cress, in her 64th year. Mrs. Cress had gone to Toronto on the Sunday previous, in apparent good health, to visit her daughter, Mrs. E. F. Robson, and was taken ill on Thursday. In spite of all that medical aid could do, however, her condition became steadily worse and she passed away on the following day. She was born in Woolwich Township, but had lived in Ayr for the greater part of her life. Deceased was a member Of Knox United Church and was highly esteemed by many friends. She was a good neighbor and a kind mother. She is survived by the following family: George, Calgary; Mrs. W. Dennis, Kitchener; Mrs. H. Runstedler, Preston; Mrs. R. Luce, London; Mrs. G. Kaufman, Ayr; Mrs. E. F. Robson, Toronto; Clarence, London; John and Ernest, Ayr; also two grandchildren, Edward and James Blackie, Ayr. Three brothers also survive: Joseph Wismer, Ayr; William Wismer, St. Catharines, and Ben Wismer, Kitchener. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon and was largely attended. The Rev. J. W. Currie conducted the services, and the pallbearers were as follows: John, Ernest and Clarence Cress, Ira and James Loree and W. Dennis.

    The Ayr News Jun 5 1930 pg 1

    Children:
    1. George Alexander Cress was born 3 May 1886, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1968, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
    2. 3. Ethel Cress was born 2 Jul 1888, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Charlotte Cress was born 9 Jul 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Mar 1970, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Janet "Jennie" Cress was born 13 Jul 1894, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1924, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jan 1924, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John "Jack" Cress was born 14 Jul 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1958; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Ernest Cress was born 12 Mar 1900, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1959, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Aug 1959, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Bessie "Betty" Cress was born 13 Apr 1902, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 May 1982, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Caroline "Lena" Cress was born 11 Aug 1904, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Margaret Cress was born 22 Jun 1907, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1978, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Dec 1978, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Clarence Cress was born Apr 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Isaac August "August" Runstedler was born 10 Aug 1832, , Ontario, Canada (son of Henry Runstedler and Harriet Bonjar); died 1 Jan 1912, Walkerton, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: August Runstedler
    • Eby ID Number: 00032-2814.1
    • Occupation: 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; chair maker
    • Occupation: 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; chairmaker
    • Occupation: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; cattle buyer
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Drover
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dealer
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Isaac married Mary Ann Erb 3 Jul 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John S. Erb and Maria Bricker) was born 4 Jan 1837, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 1914, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Mary Ann Erb was born 4 Jan 1837, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John S. Erb and Maria Bricker); died 26 Jul 1914, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Ann Runstedler
    • Eby ID Number: 00032-2814
    • Residence: 1855, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Retired: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mary Ann Erb, "the youngest in family, was married to Isaac Ruenstettler. She resides in Preston, Ontario, and has 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.].

    Rsrch. Note:
    Re: Mary Ann Erb m Issac Ruenstettler
    Posted by: Jane Boudebab Date: July 04, 1999 at 16:02:17
    In Reply to: Mary Ann Erb m Issac Ruenstettler by N. Bowman of 601


    Mary Ann Erb born 1836 died 26-7-14 at age 78 years in Preston Ont. Was married to AUGUST Runstedler according to her obit. (? same person as Isacc). Had 6 sons and 4 daugters. Ephraim, Frederick, Albert, Anthony, Benjamin, Herbert, Maud (Ball), Bell (O'Neill), Lottie (Mueller) and Margaret "Maggie". I have a copy of an Indenture concerning these sibblings' agreement to forfet their father's inheritance in order to pay to provide for their ailing mother. It was signed by all parties on 16-7-07. My mother was Charlotte Runstedler daughter of Herbert.

    Children:
    1. Annie Runstedler was born , Of, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1895.
    2. Ephraim Runstedler was born 1856, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Rosanna "Rosa" Runstedler was born 28 Feb 1857, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1939, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States.
    4. Elias "Eli" Runstedler was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Henry Runstedler was born 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Charlotte "Lottie" Runstedler was born 1863, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Benjamin Rustedler was born CALC 31 Mar 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1912; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Isabella "Bella" Runstedler was born 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. 5. Margaret "Maggie" Runstedler was born 10 Sep 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Albert Runstedler was born 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Alfred Runstedler was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Anthony Runstedler was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Frederick Runstedler was born Feb 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Herbert A. Runstedler was born 29 Dec 1885, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 12.  Philip Cress was born 18 May 1836, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of George Henry Cress and Caroline); died 31 Aug 1923, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153840113
    • Name: Philip Gress
    • Naturalization: UNKNOWN, , Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95304
    • Immigration: 1843, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Immigration: 1873, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1888, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Carpenter
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Philip is reportedly born in Trimbach, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France, documention needed.

    Philip married Janet Hutson 8 Jan 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of Walter Hutson and Elizabeth Marshall) was born 8 Dec 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1918, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Janet Hutson was born 8 Dec 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Walter Hutson and Elizabeth Marshall); died 3 Nov 1918, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153840234
    • Name: Janet Cress
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24886
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Died In Waterloo Township, on Saturday, Nov. 2nd, 1918, [Sunday written in, in ink] Janet Hutson Beloved wife of Mr. Philip Cress, In her 73rd year. The Funeral Will take place from her late home on Wednesday, November 6th, at 1. 30 p. m., to Doon Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. 6. George Hudson Cress was born 15 Jun 1864, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1923, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Dec 1923, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Walter Cress was born 21 Aug 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1926, Barton Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Caroline "Carrie" Cress was born 7 Mar 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. John Cress was born 30 Mar 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Samuel Cress was born 25 Apr 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1953, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 May 1953, Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. William Cress was born 20 Dec 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Robert Charles Cress was born Jul 1879, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Nov 1952; was buried , Providence Bay Cemetery, Providence, Manitoulin Island, Manitoulin District, Ontario.
    8. Christina Isabella "Bella" Cress was born 11 Jan 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1942, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Nov 1942, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Margaret Ann "Maggie" Cress was born 16 Dec 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Janet L. Cress was born 4 Apr 1889, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 14.  Joseph Cressman Wismer was born 20 Apr 1829, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johann "John" Wismer and Susannah Cressman); died 12 Aug 1914, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153598387
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8238
    • Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - odd jobs
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

    Notes:

    Joseph Wismer, "was born April 20th, 1829. He was married to Charlotte Hewitt who was born July 1st, 1836. They reside near Blair, Ontario, where he was engaged in farming for many years. To them were born 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.].

    Residence:
    Lived beside his sister`s husband William Abra.

    Joseph married Charlotte Hewitt 10 Sep 1851, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Charlotte (daughter of George Hewitt and Sarah Wildfong, daughter of John Hewitt and Barbara Wildfong) was born 1 Jul 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Charlotte Hewitt was born 1 Jul 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Hewitt and Sarah Wildfong, daughter of John Hewitt and Barbara Wildfong); died 7 Feb 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153603441
    • Name: Charlotte Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8238.1
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

    Children:
    1. Susannah Wismer was born 29 May 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1914, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Wismer was born Abt 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Benjamin Hewitt Wismer was born 14 Mar 1856, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Sep 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Adaline Wismer was born 14 Nov 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1898; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Sarah Jane Wismer was born 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Hannah Wismer was born 4 Jan 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Joseph Hewitt Wismer was born 14 Jul 1868, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1945, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1945, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John Hewitt Wismer was born CALC 26 Apr 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Dec 1915, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. William Henry Wismer was born 28 Nov 1874, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1953; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.