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

Sarah Grace Hostetler

Female 1904 - 1986  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Sarah Grace Hostetler was born 25 Aug 1904, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Lafayette Hostetler and Alberta Johanna Laschinger); died 30 Sep 1986, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Grace Hostetler
    • Name: Sarah Grace McClure
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180673P
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Notes:

    McClure, Grace

    Peacefully at the Henderson General Hospital in Hamilton on Tuesday, September 30, 1986, Grace McClure in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Cliff, dear mother of Robert and his wife Fay, loving grandmother of Diane, Michael and Susan. Also survived by her brother Orville Hostetler. Funeral service was held at the Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Ave. E., Hamilton on Friday October 3. Internment was in Riverside cemetery, New Hamburg.

    New Hamburg Independent, October 8, 1986

    Sarah — William Cliff "Cliff" McClure. William was born 1902; died 2000; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Robert McClure

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lafayette Hostetler was born 17 Aug 1875, Blake Township, Huron Co., Ontario (son of David Hostetler and Sarah Morningstar); died 13 Feb 1956, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00059-3937.3
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller
    • Occupation: 1907, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker
    • Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Notes:

    Lafayette Hostetler Called By Death

    Lafayette Hostetler, well known resident of New Hamburg passed away at his home here Monday morning at the age of 84, after a lingering illness. He had been seriously ill for a week before his demise. In the passing of Mr. Hostetler, the community lost a citizen who spent much time and effort furthering the interests of the town. He had been treasurer of the municipality for some 25 years until retiring from that position about ten years ago. Mr. Hostetler was an honorary life member of the Board of Trade for more than 30 years and was a member of the New Hamburg Planning Board until failing health required him to give up those positions in recent years. He was artistically inclined and suggested the design for the official crest of the village. He also served as manager of the local telephone office for more than 20 years. The late Mr. Hostetler was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethern Church and served as choir leader of that church for over 30 years. He was also a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters. Born in Huron County August 16, 1871, he was a son of the late David Hostetler and the former Sarah Morningstar, and spent the greater part of his life in New Hamburg. As a young man he learned the watch-making trade and operated a jewellery store here for a time before moving to Toronto for several years. Shortly after the end of the first world war he returned to New Hamburg and opened an optical parlor in which he was engaged until about five years ago. He is survived by his wife, the former Bertie Ernst; a son, Orville, of St. Catherines; a daughter, Mrs. W. C. (Grace) McClure, Hamilton, and one grandchild. The body rested at Futher-Omand Funeral Home until Wednesday when removal was made to Zion Evangelical U.B. Church for a memorial service, with internment following in Riverside Cemetery. Rev. M. E. Reuber, pastor, officiated. Pallbearers were Reginald Pfaff, Eugene Hofstetter, Lawrence Ruth, Harry Borth, William Murray and Robert Murray..

    New Hamburg Independent, February 17, 1956

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    L. HOSTETLER.

    The only jeweller in New Hamburg is one of the younger business men Mr. L. Hostetler. He is climbing the ladder of success round after round and is bound to go to the top. For a place the size of his town, he carries a remarkably large stock of watches, clocks and jewellry. His store, which is large and well lighted, is literally filled with merchandise. Even to the uninitiated, it is evident that pat-rons need not go to a larger centre for jewellry when such a store is in their midst. And then there is an abundance of silverware, optical goods, fancy and musical goods, including phonographs. Mr. Hostetler is a skilled watchmaker, both experience in the best shops and attendance at the Toronto Horological
    Institute combining to make him one. He enjoys a very extensive and lucrative repair trade, he and an assistant be-ing kept busy. Mr. Hostetler is popular with all classes.

    Special Industrial souvenir number of New Hamburg: containing a comprehensive review of the natural advantages and resources of the village of New Hamburg, 1908, Berlin Daily News, Berlin, Ontario

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    Has Experience As Optometrist

    Lafayette Hostetler, of New Hamburg, Renders a Very Timely Service.


    A professional service, the vital importance of which is rapidly being more and more recognized, is that of an optometrist. It is a service that has a great bearing upon the future of any people throughout the entire world. It is a modern day science whose development has been rapid, and all the new discoveries of the science have been carefully followed by Lafayette Hostetler, New Hamburg, optometrist. Mr. Hostetler offers a service to the people of this section that makes it possible for everyone to enjoy the proper attention to their eyes. His practice has distinguished him throughout this district, and his excellent training, together with his years of practical experience, have given him a most comprehensive knowledge of the intricacies of this profession.

    Unknown to you, your eyes may be defective. The practical and correct way of determining the condition of the eyes is by a scientific examination. Lafayette Hostetler's years in the practice of optometry Assure one of a most thorough examination and if glasses are not required he will frankly tell tion to give you the best possible in in you

    There is no need for hesitation in There wearing the glasses he provides. They will not only correct the vision but will be attractive and comfort and the charges will be most able, and reasonable. Call or phone for an periment today if you are experiencing trouble with your eyes.

    He realizes the vital relationship of the eyesight to the entire mental and physical system of the body. and thus understands responsibility he undertakes in assuming the the based encare of your His service to you is judged accordingly, b tirely upon personal and individual requirements. He has spared no expense in equipping his place with the most up-to-date and scientific Instruments, and people of this trading area will find his services most exacting and his prices most reasonable.

    So well has he met and overcome the various situations that his large clientele is drawn from all over New Hamburg's trading area. Do you know how many years Mr. Hostetler has been engaged in this profession?

    $3.00 cash prizes for best constructed set of answers to questions in these "Do You Know" stories. Call the above firm to assist you.

    Waterloo Chronicle 16 May 1935, p. 6

    Lafayette married Alberta Johanna Laschinger 3 Jun 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alberta (daughter of Jacob Laschinger and Sarah Elizabeth Nash) was born 13 Jun 1882, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1906, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Alberta Johanna Laschinger was born 13 Jun 1882, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Laschinger and Sarah Elizabeth Nash); died 15 Jul 1906, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Alberta Johanna Hostetler
    • Name: Bertie Ernst
    • Eby ID Number: 00059-3937.33
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    Death of Mrs. Hostetler - The death took place on Sunday morning last of Alberta J. Laschinger, beloved wife of Mr. Lafayette Hostetler, at her home here after a long and painful illness, in her 25th year. Although for some days no hope had been held out for her recovery, her death came as a shock to her many friends and was regretted by all. Mrs. Hostetler was the third daughter of Mr. J. Laschinger of this town and was married to Mr. Hostetler about five years ago. She was of a kindly and loving disposition and greatly respected and beloved by all. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from her late residence to the Evangelical cemetery and was largely attended. Rev. Mr. Yager of the Evangelical church, of which deceased had been a devoted member, held the funeral obsequies. A sorrowing husband and two small children are left to mourn the too early demise of a kind and devoted wife and mother. She is also survived by her parents and several brothers and sisters. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sore affliction.

    New Hamburg Independent, July 25, 1906

    Children:
    1. Orville Sylvester Hostetler was born 31 Dec 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1986; was buried , Stouffville Cemetery, Stouffville, Whitchurch Twp., York Co., Ontario.
    2. 1. Sarah Grace Hostetler was born 25 Aug 1904, , Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1986, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Edmund Lafayette Hostetler was born 25 Apr 1906, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1906, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  David Hostetler was born 28 Apr 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses Hostetler and Margaret Latschaw); died 16 Sep 1923; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00059-3937
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
    • 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, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    David Hostetler, "was born April 28th, 1844. He is married to Sarah Morningstar. They reside on north part of lot No. 20, north of Snyders Road, Wilmot Township, where he is engaged in farming. To them is born a family of three children, namely: Wesley, Lafayette, and Franklin."


    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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    Death of David Hostetler

    Another of the old residents of this neighbourhood passed away in the person of Mr. David Hostetler, whose death occurred quite suddenly early on Monday morning at the home of his nephew, Mr. Harry Hostetler. The late Mr. Hostetler was the eldest son of the late Moses Hostetler and was born on the old homestead, now owned by Mr. John Ritz, on the 29th of April, 1843. For many years he occupied the farm which he sold to Mr. Chr. E. Gingerich about eighteen years ago, since which time he lived retired. His wife predeceased him about 25 years ago and one son Wesley also predeceased him. He leaves two sons, Lafayette, of New Hamburg, and Frank, of Newcastle, Pa., also three brothers, Levi, of New Hamburg, Henry, of Wellesley, and Daniel, of Kitchener. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon to Hostetler's Church and Cemetery and was attended by a large circle of relatives and friends.

    New Hamburg Independent, September 21, 1923

    David married Sarah Morningstar 12 Feb 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Benjamin Morningstar and Leah Stoner, daughter of Morningstar, daughter of Benjamin Morningstar) was born 1835, Humberstone, Welland Co., Ontario; died 21 Nov 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah Morningstar was born 1835, Humberstone, Welland Co., Ontario (daughter of Benjamin Morningstar and Leah Stoner, daughter of Morningstar, daughter of Benjamin Morningstar); died 21 Nov 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sarah Hostetler
    • Name: Sarah Morgenstern
    • Eby ID Number: 00059-3937.1
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Catherine Becker was born 18 Apr 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1913, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    2. Wesley Hostetler was born 23 Nov 1868, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1911, Humberstone, Welland Co., Ontario; was buried , Overholt Cemetery, Port Colborne, Humberstone Twp., Welland Co., Ontario.
    3. 2. Lafayette Hostetler was born 17 Aug 1875, Blake Township, Huron Co., Ontario; died 13 Feb 1956, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Franklin Brock "Frank" Hostetler was born 20 Nov 1877, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1947, Pontiac, Pontiac, St. Clair, Illinois, United States; was buried , Sycamore, DeKalb, Illinois, United States.

  3. 6.  Jacob Laschinger was born 11 May 1850, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Laschinger and Mary Anne Merner); died 13 Jun 1917, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Elected Office: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor
    • Interesting: business
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23510P
    • Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carriage Maker
    • Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
    • Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carriage Maker
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
    • Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Notes:

    Merner, W. & Co., proprietors of the Hamburg carriage and wagon works. The firm is composed of W. Merner and Jacob Lashinger; both are natives of New Hamburg the former born in 1859, the latter in 1850.

    Illustrated Atlas of the County of Waterloo, H. Parsel & Co., Toronto - 1881 (Village of New Hamburg entries)

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    JACOB LASCHINGER.

    The subject of this sketch it may be said has grown up with the industrial interests of Hamburg. He was born here in 1850 and for the past eighteen years has successfully carried on a carriage and wagon manufacturing establishment and blacksmith shop His reputation for turning out first-class honest work is well known throughout Wilmot and adjoining townships. Mr. Laschinger is decidedly industrious, being a man who does not have many idle hours, as he can always be found busy early and late in either the paint shop, woodwork department or the blacksmith shop. In either department he is at home. There are none of Hamburg's citizens more popular, both in their personal and business relations. He has served three years in the village council where he also achieved popularity as an economical and careful municipal legislator. He is at present a valuable member of the Mechanic's Institute, and probably takes as deep an interest in its prosperity as does any other citizen in the community. Upon the death of the late postmaster, it devolved upon the government to appoint a successor to the deceased. Of course it was supposed that a true Grit would receive, the appointment; the supposition was not erroneous. There were a number of aspirants, but Mr. Laschinger seemed to be the favorite and was vigorously urged by his friends to push his case though there was much spirited opposition by some who merely opposed the appointment on the ground that it would be removed from its location opposite the Imperial Hotel. Personally they were not opposed to Mr. Laschinger. The appointment and removal was opposed mainly by the Tories, because if the change was not made a Conservative would still hold the office. They surely did not expect that after the removal by death of the former incumbent who was a staunch Conservative and held the office for many years, that the Reform government could appoint his successor from the ranks of the enemy. It is foolish to think that modern politics run that way. Petitions and counter petitions were in the wind; but in the meantime Mr. Laschinger sawed wood and said little. The result was he received his commission as post master of New Hamburg on July 19th last, and it was only a day prior to the removal, nearly four weeks afterwards that those opposed to the change discovered they had been cleverly outflanked and that the appointment had been made. Mr. Laschinger is a staunch Reformer, and a business man of considerable ability and push and a more fitting incumbent for this responsible office could not have been found in the community. The room occupied by the new postmaster is a few doors south of the Commercial Hotel in the handsome new building recently erected by Mr. Jacob Becker. The room in which the post office is located is admirably adapted for the purpose, having ample room. It is a gem of a post office, and for fixtures, boxes and the partition dividing that public from the official department, it is undoubtedly the neatest and most elegantly equipped post office between here and Toronto. The partition is made from quartered oak, highly polished and exquisitely carved, the panels of which are beautiful gribble glass. In front are the delivery and money order windows, so designated by handsome lettering above each in stained glass. There are 175 lock-boxes highly finished in brass, nickel and glass. The celebrated Yale lock is used. In addition to this there are all the other necessary boxes well made and nicely finished. The whole was made by the Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company of New York City, and sent over in sections from their branch manufactory, in Stamford, Conn. Those who call in will agree with me in saying that Hamburg has the finest post office for a town of its size in the Province. They will find an accommodating postmaster and gentleman in every way competent to hold the position. Mr. Laschinger purchased the fixtures from the above company through their representatives, Seymour & Co., Temple Building, Montreal.

    New Hamburg, The Hub of Wilmot - Waterloo County Chronicle 18 Aug 1898, p. 2,3

    Jacob married Sarah Elizabeth Nash 10 Nov 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Abraham Nash and Agnes) was born 30 Apr 1863, South Cayuga Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died 30 Aug 1946, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Sarah Elizabeth Nash was born 30 Apr 1863, South Cayuga Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario (daughter of Abraham Nash and Agnes); died 30 Aug 1946, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Nash
    • Name: Sarah Elizabeth Laschinger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23511P
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Children:
    1. 3. Alberta Johanna Laschinger was born 13 Jun 1882, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1906, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Rebecca Viola Laschinger was born 6 Jan 1884, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1970.
    3. Martha Beatrice "Beatrice" Laschinger was born 25 Jul 1886, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1955, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mildred Irene Laschinger was born 21 Sep 1888, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1947, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Irvin Charles Laschinger was born 17 Dec 1889, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1948; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Priscilla Laschinger was born 18 Aug 1892, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1951, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Knox Presbyterian Cemetery, Mitchell, Perth Co., Ontario.
    7. Russel Howard Laschinger was born 4 May 1895, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1974, Gilmer, Upshur, Texas, United States.
    8. Wilfred Cecil Laschinger was born 17 Mar 1897, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1918.
    9. Ewart Jacob Laschinger was born 1 May 1898, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1964, Kingston, Frontenac Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kingston, Frontenac Co., Ontario, Canada.
    10. Evelyn Elizabeth Laschinger was born 3 Aug 1900, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1955, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, United States.
    11. Elmer Nash Laschinger was born 6 Nov 1902, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1990, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.
    12. Margaret Agnes Hauser Laschinger was born 4 Jul 1905, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Thomas Karl Laschinger was born 6 Jul 1907, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1909, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Moses Hostetler was born 12 Jan 1813, , Somerset Co, , Pennsylvania (son of Joseph Hostetler and Maria Yoder); died 26 Aug 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33801677
    • Historic Building: 1145 Christner Road, Wilmot, Ontario; 2 story stone house
    • Interesting: military, building, life story
    • Eby ID Number: 00059-3935
    • Military: 1837
    • Occupation: 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Moses Hostetler, "son of Joseph and Maria (Yoder) Hostetler, was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, near Johnstown, January 12th, 1813. In the year 1834, he came to Canada. On October 26th, 1836, he settled in Wilmot Township, Waterloo County, where he was married July 5th, 1842, to Margaret, daughter of Isaac and Susannah (Kindig) Latschaw. She was born December 15th, 1814, and died March 3rd, 1887. Soon after their marriage they moved to lot No. 21, Wilmot Township, south of Snyders Road, a few miles north of New Hamburg. Here he still resides with his son, Levi, who has rented the old homestead. Mr. Hostetler was, in his days, one of the most successful farmers of Wilmot Township. He is much esteemed by all classes of the community for his kind, social and pleasing manners which have won for him numerous friends. 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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    Death of Moses Hostetler


    One by one the old pioneers of the township are being called away, and in the death of Mr. Moses Hostetler, which occurred at his home on Wednesday evening, August 26th, Wilmot loses one of its very earliest settlers, and also one of the few ones of these to remain. Mr. Hostetler reached the ripe old age of 95 years, 7 months and 14 days, and was at the time of his death the oldest man in Wilmot, and perhaps in the County of Waterloo.

    The late Mr. Hostetler was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, on the 12th of January, 1813, and came to Canada in 1834. He settled in Wilmot township in 1836, when this part of the country was yet a dense forest, and with the ambition of perseverance, characteristic of these early settlers, he yewed out a home for himself adjoining the present village of New Hamburg, and transformed it into one of the best farms in the county. On this he carried on his agricultural pursuits and lived continually thereon until death claimed him on Wednesday last, covering a period of over 70 years. On the 4th of July 1842, he was married to Margaret Latschaw, and the union was blessed with twelve children, eight sons and four daughters, four of who predeceased him. They were Lavina, William, Moses and Matilda (Mrs. Jonathan Kropf). His wife died about twenty-one years ago.

    The remaining children are: David, Christian, Levi, Mrs. Solomon Shantz, and Mrs. Emanuel Hamacher, Wilmot; Isaac, of New Hamburg; Daniel, of Berlin, and Henry, of Wellesley. The late Mr. Hostetler was in active service during the rebellion of 1837, and took part in several skirmishes on Pelee Island and in the western peninsula of Ontario. In politics he was a life long Liberal. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock, from his late residence to Christner's Cemetery.


    New Hamburg Independent, August 28, 1908

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    DEATH OF MOSES HOSTETLER

    The following from the Independent refers to the father of Mr. Henry Hostetler, "Meadow Farm, Fifth line.

    One by one the old pioneers of the township are being called away and in the death of Moses Hostetler, which occurred at his home on Wednesday evening, Aug. 25 Wilmot loses one of its very early settlers and also one of the few last ones to remain. Mr. Hostetler reached the ripe old age of 95 years, 7 months and 14 days, and was at the time of his death, the oldest man in Wilmot, and perhaps in the County of Waterloo.
    The late Mr. Hostetler was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania on the 12th day of January, 1813, and came to Canada in 1834. He settled in Wilmot Township in 1836, when this part of the country was yet a dense forest, and with ambition and perseverance, characteristic of those early settlers, he yewed [sic] our a home for himself adjoining the present village of New Hamburg, and transformed it into one of the best farms in the county. On this he carried on his agricultural pursuits and live continually thereon until death claimed him on Wednesday last, covering a period of over 70 years. On the 4th of July 1842 he was married to Margaret Latchaw, and the union was blessed with 12 children, eight sons and four daughters, four of whom predeceased him: they were Lavina, William, Moses and Matilda (Mrs. Jonathan Kropf). His wife died about 21 years ago. The remaining children are: David, Christian, Levi, Mrs. Solomon Shantz and Mrs. Emanuel Hamacher, Wilmot; Isaac, New Hamburg; Daniel, Berlin and Henry, Wellesley. The late Mr. Hostetler was in active service during the rebellion of 1837 and took part in several skirmishes on Pelee Island and in the Western Peninsula of Ontario. In politics he was a life long liberal. His remains were interred in Christner's Cemetery.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf, September 3, 1908

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    MOSES HOSTETLER.

    Before concluding my sketch of the business interests of Hamburg I feel it my duty to pay tribute to this grand old man of the neighborhood. The walk to his home afforded me ample compensation for the time taken up. A stroll of a half mile north on the "Dundas Road" brings you to a long lane that leads down to his residence, a solid stone structure surounded with fruit trees and ornamental foliage. The lane is bordered on both sides by young maples, and it is positively the most inviting approach to a farm home that I have entered for many a day. The farm contains two hundred acres and is one of the most valuable in this section. A greater portion of it was a dense bush when Mr. Hostetler settled on it October 26, 1836. He was born in Pennsylvania on January 12, 1813, being now near the end of his 86th year. His parents and several brothers came here at the same time, but when the Canadian rebellion broke out, the father, being opposed to the Government, induced all the members of his family, but the subject of this sketch, to return to the States. Several of his brothers are now living in the West. The father died here several years ago. Mr. Hostetler says he never regretted remaining in Wilmot as his life here has been crowned with prosperity and his health has been exceptionally good He was married July 5, 1842, to Miss Margaret, daughter of the late Isaac Latchau. She died March 3, 1887, after a happy married life of nearly forty- five years. They raised a family of ten children, all of whom are now well provided for Levi, one of the sons, is now living on the old homestead, and is working the farm. Mr. Hostetler is remarkably active for one of his years and makes almost daily trips on foot to town, a distance of a mile and a half. As a pedestrian he will hustle many of the young men of to-day. His eyesight is yet good with the aid of glasses, and in conversation his mind gives no evidence of weakness usually the case in persons of such an advanced age. He uses the pipe and the weed, but does not indulge to excess in this habit. He also chewed tobacco, but be suddenly abandoned that habit at a moment when his wife was on her deathbed, she having convinced a dislike to his breath on account of the habit. In early days Mr. Hostetler was a hunter of considerable note, and related to the writer several thrilling adventures he had with bear and buck deer. On one occasion he had a close encounter with a large black she bear and her two cubs. Not being armed at the time, he attacked him with a club. The bear suddenly turned upon him, and would undoubtedly have made a subject for a funeral in the neighborhood had it not been for his faithful dog "Smoke," who attacked the enemy in the rear; but "Smoke" was knocked out in the first round by a well directed blow from the paw of bruin. By this time, however, Mr. H. was relieved from his perilous predicament by the arrival on the scene of one of his sons with the old family rifle, and bruin was soon made to bite the dust. The carcass was skinned and the hide afterwards sold to Benjamin Davitt, of Waterloo. Mr. Hostetler has been a member of the old Mennonite creed for the past twenty years, and is a Reformer in politics. He is openly opposed to the prohibition movement. The extent of his drinking is a glass of beer now and then, and while he does not tolerate intemperance he is inclined to the belief that absolute prohibition is contrary to constitutional rights and not in keeping with our much vaunted liberty and freedom. In his home Mr. Hostetler makes the stranger feel at ease by his generous hospitality, and the happy vein in which he recites events of the past.

    New Hamburg, The Hub of Wilmot - Waterloo County Chronicle 18 Aug 1898, p. 2,3

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    Died In Wilmot, at 9.30 p.m., Wednesday, August 26th, 1908 Moses Hostetler Aged: 96 years, 7 months and 24 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Saturday, the 29th inst., at 1 o'clock p.m. to Christner's Cemetery.


    Funeral Card

    Moses married Margaret Latschaw 5 Jul 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Isaac Latschaw and Susannah Kindig) was born 15 Dec 1814, Colebrook, Dale, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 3 Mar 1887, Near New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Margaret Latschaw was born 15 Dec 1814, Colebrook, Dale, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Isaac Latschaw and Susannah Kindig); died 3 Mar 1887, Near New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33801844
    • Name: Margaret Hostetler
    • Eby ID Number: 00070-4202
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Margaret Latschaw "was born December 15th, 1814. She was married to Moses Hostetler and resided near New Hamburg where she died March 3rd, 1887. "



    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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    Mar. 3, 1887 - Mrs. Moses Hochstettler died in Wilmot, at age of 72 years, 2 months and 17 days of dropsy of the heart.


    Berliner Journal, March 10, 1887

    Children:
    1. Lavina Hostetler was born 3 Feb 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Lavinia Hostetler was born CALC 16 May 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1843; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. David Hostetler was born 28 Apr 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1923; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    4. Christian Hostetler was born 16 Mar 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    5. Isaac Hostetler was born 14 Mar 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1916, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    6. William Hostetler was born 20 Jun 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Daniel Hostetler was born 23 Nov 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Levi Hostetler was born 3 Feb 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1926, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Dec 1926, Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Moses Hostetler was born 21 Jun 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1877; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Henry Hostetler was born 3 Nov 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1940, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Jan 1940, Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Matilda Hostetler was born 23 Sep 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    12. Mary Ann Hostetler was born 20 May 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1932, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 May 1932, Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    13. Lovina Hostetler was born 20 Nov 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1954, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

  3. 10.  Benjamin Morningstar was born 29 Jan 1789, , Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 4 Nov 1864, , Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33397

    Benjamin — Leah Stoner. Leah was born 26 Aug 1794; died 17 Sep 1857, Humberstone Township, Welland Co., Ontario; was buried , Overholt Cemetery, Port Colborne, Humberstone Twp., Welland Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Leah Stoner was born 26 Aug 1794; died 17 Sep 1857, Humberstone Township, Welland Co., Ontario; was buried , Overholt Cemetery, Port Colborne, Humberstone Twp., Welland Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Leah Morningstar
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33398

    Children:
    1. Samuel E. Morningstar was born 12 May 1823, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1885, Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario; was buried , Arkona Reformed Mennonite Cemetery, Arkona, Lambton Co., Ontario.
    2. 5. Sarah Morningstar was born 1835, Humberstone, Welland Co., Ontario; died 21 Nov 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.

  5. 12.  Joseph Laschinger was born 28 Nov 1819, Spechbach, Baden, Germany (son of Conrad Laschinger and Eva Barbara "Barbara" Scholl); died 25 Nov 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68423
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Occupation: 1871, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Joseph — Mary Anne Merner. Mary (daughter of Jacob Emanuel Merner and Susanna Schlueter) was born 15 Jun 1826, , Switzerland; died 15 Apr 1895; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary Anne Merner was born 15 Jun 1826, , Switzerland (daughter of Jacob Emanuel Merner and Susanna Schlueter); died 15 Apr 1895; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Anne Laschinger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68424
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Children:
    1. Letty Laschinger was born 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Solomon M. Laschinger was born 22 May 1848, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 6. Jacob Laschinger was born 11 May 1850, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1917, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Rebecca Laschinger was born 1851, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Robena Lachinger was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Mary Ann Laschinger was born 1853, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Adam George Laschinger was born 1854, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Susanna Mildred Laschinger was born 4 Nov 1856, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1933, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
    9. Judith Lachsinger was born 1857, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Udetta Laschinger was born 1858, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Victoria Laschinger was born 1860, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1928, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    12. Adina Laschinger was born 1862, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Adam Laschinger was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Joseph Laschinger was born 1869, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    15. Martha Laschinger was born 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Abraham Nash was born Abt 1833, Of, South Cayuga Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68421

    Abraham — Agnes. Agnes was born Abt 1833, Of, South Cayuga Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Agnes was born Abt 1833, Of, South Cayuga Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Agnes Nash
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68422

    Children:
    1. 7. Sarah Elizabeth Nash was born 30 Apr 1863, South Cayuga Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died 30 Aug 1946, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.