Robert Leander Shoemaker

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181891

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SHOEMAKER, Robert Leander - Peacefully at his residence, Guelph, on Monday, April 14, 2008, surrounded by his family and friends. Bob Shoemaker, in his 85th year, after a rich and full life. Beloved husband of the late Ruth C. (Hallman) Shoemaker (1994). His precious and happy spirit will be forever missed by son, Bob and his wife Jayne of Southampton and daughter, Nancy of Guelph. Missed by grandchildren, Kelly (Tim) and Rob (Kelly) and great-grandchildren, Maddie and Finn. Dear brother of the late Arthur. Bob will also be fondly remembered by good friend, Dorothy Small and her son, Bill and caregivers, Novie and Diane. We will all remember Bob in the places he loved best: his work; on the golf course; in his garden and at the cottage. His passion for travel was only surpassed by his joy in planning the adventure. Bob had a wonderful sense of humour and was the author of many practical jokes aimed at family and friends. He was commissioned in 1950 as an Ontario Land Surveyor, planning and surveying throughout southern Ontario for more than 50 years. He served as Chairman of the Guelph Planning Board; Board Member of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce; Member of the Guelph Curling Club; Board Member of Norfolk Street United Church; Member of Wellington Men's Club and Probus. Thanks to Dr. T. Toban, C.C.A.C. and the Palliative Team from Bayshore. Resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel , 1099 Gordon Street, Guelph (Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.). Funeral on Thursday morning, April 17, 2008 from Norfolk Street United Church at 11 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Norfolk Street United Church or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home 519-821-5077 or send condolences at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com).

Waterloo Region Record 15 Apr 2008

Robert — Ruth Corrine Hallman. Ruth (daughter of Oliver Wesley Hallman and Lila Corrine Amacher) was born 24 Aug 1923; died 1994; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00112-7049.4
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist, Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Addison — Edna Bowman. Edna (daughter of Leander S. Bowman and Rebecca Snyder) was born 24 Apr 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edna Shoemaker
• Eby ID Number: 00002-229.4
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookeeper, Office
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran
• Residence: 1964, Chesley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: 00112-7049
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1910, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; fireman

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Jacob S. Shoemaker, "was born June 15th, 1859. He was married to Barbara Wideman, March 5th, 1882. They reside in Pilkington Township, near the Grand River."


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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Shoemaker. - Jacob Shoemaker was born at Berlin (now Kitchener), Ont., on June 15, 1859; died at Floradale on Oct. 17, 1917; aged 58 y. 4 m. 2 d. He was married to Barbara Wideman on Mar. 5, 1882. This union was blessed with four children and one child was adopted. He leaves to mourn four children. Bro. Shoemaker had undergone an operation a week previous to his death, not expecting that the end would be so soon. When he realized that his end was near he called his family to his bedside and earnestly admonished them to live true Christian lives that they all might meet again in the glory world. Bro.Shoemaker was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church, was of a quiet, unassuming disposition but left to us a very bright testimony. He found much consolation in the words of our Savior, Jno. 14: 1, 2. Funeral services were conducted at North Woolwich Church, Waterloo Co., Ont., by Abraham Gingerich and Oliver D. Snider. His body was laid to rest in adjoining cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume X, Number 38 - December 20, 1917 - page 703

Jacob married Barbara Wideman 5 Mar 1882, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of John Wideman and Susannah Brandt) was born 27 Jun 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 1930; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Shoemaker
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8063
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Barbara Wideman, "is married to Jacob Shoemaker, a farmer. They reside in Pilkington Township, Wellington County, and have a family 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.].

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-229
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Elected Office: 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor, Deputy Reeve, Reeve
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Elected Office: 1906, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waterloo County Council
• Occupation: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Bretheran
• Occupation: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Leander Bowman, "was born March 8th, 1856. He resides on his father's old homestead where he is engaged in farming. He is married to Rebecca Snyder. Their family consists 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.].

Elected Office:
Municipality . Woolwich; 7th Div Years on local council Councillor 1893-94; 2nd Deputy Reeve 1895; 1st Deputy Reeve 1896; Reeve 1897-98, 1907
Years on Waterloo County Council: 1895 1896 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907

Elected Office:
Image from: 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906

Leander married Rebecca Snyder 28 May 1884. Rebecca (daughter of Jacob S. Snider and Magdalena Snyder) was born 30 Oct 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1929; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rebecca Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6124
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Bretheran
• Residence: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: George Schumacher
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7047
• Residence: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

George D. Shoemaker, "was born February 11th, 1834. On March 15th, 1857, he was married to Magdalena Snyder. They reside in Woolwich Township, along the Pilkington line, where they possess a large farm. Here they raised 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.].

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WOOLWICH PIONEER DEAD

After a protracted illness there passed away early this morning another of the pioneers of Woolwich township in the person of George Shoemaker. Deceased suffered a paralytic stroke five years ago, which undermined his previously robust health and from which he never fully recovered. About a year ago his condition became worse and he gradually lost strength until the end came.

The subject of this sketch was born on a farm near Berlin in 1834. In 1857 he was married to Magdalena Snyder. They moved to the northeastern part of Woolwich a couple of years later and resided there continuously until the present time. Deceased is survived by his sorrowing widow, eight children, 32 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and three sisters.

The children are: - Benjamin, Elmira; Jacob, Pilkington; Joseph, on the old homestead; Jane (Mrs. Jacob O. Dreisinger), east of Elmira; Noah, north of Floradale, Ephraim, Pilkington; Katie (Mrs. Elias M. Brubacher), near St. Jacobs; Rachel (Mrs. Noah Lichty), near Floradale.

The funeral will take place on Saturday forenoon, 9: 30 o'clock, to the Mennonite cemetery north of Floradale.


Elmira Advertiser 6 Oct 1910

George married Magdalena Snyder 15 Mar 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Benjamin Snyder, Sr. and Catharine G. Saltzberger) was born 1 Feb 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Shoemaker
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6247
• Residence: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203458523
• Name: Johannes Wideman
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8054
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

Notes:

John Wideman, "the third son of Jacob and Barbara (Lichty) Wideman, was born in Pickering Township, York County, Ontario, November 13th, 1817. He was married, April 25th, 1843, to Susannah, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Kreuter) Brand. She was born in Berlin, Ontario, March 1st, 1825. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Wilmot Township, near Manheim, on Rev. Moses Bowman's farm. From here they moved to Woolwich Township, a little north-west of the Conestogo Mennonite Meeting House, near the 'Peterson Farm', where he died November 24th, 1856. After his decease the widow was again married to Joseph Kinzinger. Mr. Wideman's family consisted of nine 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.].

John married Susannah Brandt 25 Apr 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Michael Brandt and Elizabeth Kreuter) was born 1 Mar 1825, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1914, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Kinzinger
• Name: Susannah Wideman
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8054.1
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Susannah lived with her son-in-law Josiah Shoemaker in Waterloo Township in 1901.

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-226
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; M. E. N. S.
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Samuel S. Bowman, "the fourth son of Jonathan Bowman, was born June 30th, 1827. On May 11th, 1850, he married Levia, daughter of Abraham and Mary (Bechtel) Shantz. She was born September 21st, 1831. They reside near Conestogo, along the Waterloo Township line. They have a family of five children"


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

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BOWMAN.-Dec. 27, 1902, near Winterbourne, Waterloo Co., Ont., after an illness of a few weeks, of dropsy and heart failure, Samuel S. Bowman. He leaves a loving wife, two sons and two daughters to mourn their loss, but which in the true sense, is his eternal gain. He left a bright evidence of a strong assurance to meet his Savior in peace. Services at the house were conducted by Elder Menno Bowman, of the New Mennonite church, and at Snyder's M.H. by Pre. Springer, of the U.B. church; text, Job 7: 16; and Pre. E.S. Hallman; text, Rev. 14: 13.


HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XL, No. 3, January 15, 1903 - pg 23

Samuel married Levia Shantz 11 May 1850, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Levia (daughter of Abraham Shantz and Mary Bechtel) was born 21 Sep 1830, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 9 Feb 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Levia Bowman
• Name: Levina Shantz
• Name: Livy Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6623
• Immigration: 1846
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; M. E. N. S.
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Brethren
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Bretheran

Notes:

Livy Shantz, "was born September 21st, 1831. She was married to Samuel S., son of Jonathan Bowman. They reside near Conestogo, Woolwich Township, east side of the Grand River."

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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There died at the home of her son Leander, last Friday morning, Livia Shantz widow of the late Samuel S. Bowman, after a prolonged illness. Her husband predeceased her by ten years. She is survived by one son Leander and two daughters, Mrs. J. Shantz, of Buffalo, N.Y., and Mrs. G. Bowman, of Royersford, Pa. She reached the ripe old age of 81 years 4 months and 19 days. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from her late residence to the Bloomingdale cemetery and meeting house. Rev. Mr. Stolz officiating. We extend sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Elmira Advertiser 15 Feb 1912

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6117
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; 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
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Jacob S. Snider, "was born January 25th, 1819. On March 26th, 1844, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Bowman) Schneider. She was born June 10th, 1822. Soon after their marriage they moved on his farm several miles north-east of Bloomingdale where they still reside. Mr. Snider has always taken an active part in all municipal matters pertaining to the township and has been councillor for several years. He was a good farmer but now lives retired."

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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Snyder.- On the 6th of April, 1907, two miles northeast of Bloomingdale, Waterloo Co., Out., Bro. Jacob S. Snyder, aged 88 Y., 2 M., 12 D. Deceased had been in poor health for some time, nevertheless his end came quite suddenly and unexpectedly on the afternoon of the above date. He was born Jan. 25, 1819, was married March 26, 1844, to Magdalena, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Bowman) Schneider. To this union were born six sons and six daughters, of whom one son preceded him. Bro. Snyder was a member of the Mennonite church and was well known and highly respected throughout the community in which he lived. He was one of the early settlers in the district and remembered when practically all of that country was an unbroken forest. Funeral services were held on the 9th. Buried in the Snyder cemetery near Bloomingdale

Herald of Truth April 18, 1907, page 151, 152 Volume XLIV, Number 16

Jacob married Magdalena Snyder 26 Mar 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob J. Snider and Mary W. Bauman) was born 10 Jun 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1909, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6184
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Snider - At Hawkesville, Mrs. Jacob Snider, aged 89 years.

The Chronicle-Telegraph Mar 18 1909 pg 8

*Place of death is wrong in paper