Miriam Isobel Colleen Eby

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• Name: Miriam Isobel Colleen Knutson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182285
• Residence: 1930, 313 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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KNUTSON, Miriam (nee Eby) 1930 - 2011 Passed away peacefully at Lanark Heights, Kitchener on Sunday, September 25, 2011, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late William Knutson (1999). Cherished mother of Brian and his wife Sharon, Kenton and Kane. Devoted grandma of April, Chrisie and Joshua and very special great-grandma to MacKenzie, Hudson and Bodie. Predeceased by her parents Jacob and Isabella Eby; brothers, Irvin, Nelson, Carl, Herb and Jacob and sisters, Dorothy Baird, Rose Dorscht and Verna Storer. The Knutson family will receive relatives and friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Tuesday, September 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 11: 00 a.m., Following the interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener there will be a reception at the funeral home's Fireside Reception Room. Condolences for the family and donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Miriam — William Walton "Bill" Knutson. William was born 13 May 1930; died 1999. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: misfortune, accident
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2429.5
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Heavy Quality Of Gas May Have Been Cause Of Disaster

City Engineer Shupe At Lose To Account For Horrible Accident In Which Three Men Lost Lives; Gas Was Hydrogen Sulphide

TANK IN OPERATION SINCE 1901 WITHOUT ACCIDENT

While theories and suppositions appear to be abundant,an official expression of opinion as to the cause of the disaster at the Mill street sewer farm yesterday was not available today. Three men lost their lives in the tragedy as vaporous sewer gas, deadly in its action, seeped into one of the four large tanks where men were engaged in cleaning operations.

The gas, commonly known as sewer gas, is technically known as hydrogen sulphide, or as it is known to chemistry students by its symbols, H2S. It is particularly repellent to the nostrils and is usually swift and effective in reaction.

A certain amount of this gas is found in sewers. City Engineer Shupe stated today, altho it is unusual that it should be present in sufficient quantities to asphyxiate men so quickly.

Asked for his opinion as to the cause of the disaster, Mr. Shupe said that he finds it difficult to explain. He believes, however, that the gas, heavier than air, collected in the bottom of the tank and gradually overcame the workmen. The fact that it is heavier than air would permit it to collect in the cavity particularly in view of the humid nature of the air.

He also believes that the absence of a breeze outside may have permitted the formation of this "gas pocket" in which the three lives were lost. The lid was off the tank and had a stir been present in the air, the heavy gas cloud might have been dispelled.

The tank in which the triple fatality occurred has done service since 1901 and this is the first mishap of its kind to occur in connection with this piece of equipment. Afterall these years, the engineer stated, the fatalities occurred with a new sewage disposal system in course of preparation. The tank was one of rather an ancient vintage which had to be cleaned by hand. In tanks on the new sewer property, the cleaning is done automatically.

Former Chairman Speaks

Dr. J. F. Honsberger, first chairman of the sewer committee, today outlined the events leading up to the construction of the plant at which the disaster occurred. It was built, the former chairman said, only after Dr. Nasmith and Dr. Arnyot, had spent an entire summer in this city, surveying sites and conducting experiments. The provincial department of health approved the plant on the recommendation of the experts. In view of this approval, it is likely that the attention of the department will be called to the disaster. Crown Attorney Bowlby today intimated his intention of summoning an inspector from the department to look into the mishap.

Benefit By Compensation

Survivors of the three gas victims will receive remittance from the Workmen's Compensation Board, City Engineer Shupe said today. At the preliminary inquest yesterday, September 9 was set for the hearing of evidence before Coroner Dr. J. E. Hett. The inquest will be held at the city hall at 7.30 o'clock in the evening.

Three Beyond Aid

Replying to a statement by Dr. C. Belyea who went to the scene in the ambulance and revived ,Alex Mayer thru artificial respiratory methods, Deputy Fire Chief Kern, today said that no amount of artificial respirationwould have saved the other three men. Dr. Belyea had said yesterday that, in his, opinion, the three victims might have rallied, had someone capable of administering artificial respiration been on the scene.

The deputy chief added that he applied the Schaefer method on the two men whom he dragged from the tank without avail. One of them, he said, was breathing when brought to the outer air but died while he was attempting to revive him. The other died before means of inducing respiration could he resorted to.

Moreover,Mr. Kern said, Mayer, the man whom Dr. Belyea revived, was the only one of the four men in the tank to show any outward signs of life. He was moving while the other three were lying quite still.

Determined To Investigate

"I am determined to investigate this disaster to the fullest possible extent," Coroner Dr. Hett said today. He added that the post mortem did not reveal the nature of the gas which caused death.

Explosion - The Daily Record 3 Sep 1930 pg 1

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Jacob Foster Eby, 313 Mill street, engineer at the sewer farm pumping station, killed by gas poisoning yesterday, is survived by his wife, five sons; Irvin, Nelson, Carl, Jacob and Herbert, all at home, four daughter; Mrs. E. Dorseht, city, Dorothy, Verna and Miriam, all at home. One brother, Gordon Eby, city, and one sister, Miss Isabella Eby of Kingston, also survive. The deceased, a member of the Benton Street Baptist Church was a lifelong resident of this city, being born here in 1880, the son of Christian Eby and Katherine Clemens. He was in his 61st year. The funeral will be publicly held on Friday at 2 o'clock from the Schreiter Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery. Rev. J. R. Webb will be in charge of services. The remains will be resting at his late residence, until noon on Friday, when they will be taken to the Schreiter Funeral Home.

The Daily Record 3 Sep 1930 pg 15

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A VICTIM OF POISONING

Albanus Myer is Fourth Workman to Die Following Inhaling of Sewer Gas.

Albanus Myer, who was gassed at the Kitchener sewer plant on Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, died in the K.-W. hospital on Wednesday evening, making the fourth death in connection with the fatal poisoning by gas fumes. Eph. Ernst, the foreman at the plant, who also inhaled the poisonous fumes while trying to rescue his fellow workmen, was confined to the hospital for many days. The funerals of John Stevenson, Jacob Eby and Chas. Zuch, the other victims of the accident, were held last week.

Dr. J. E. Hett, coroner, has called for a thorough investigation and it is likely that Dr. Nasmith, who with Dr. Amyot, designed the Mill Street plant in 1902, will be asked to investigate the cause of the gas fumes in the sewer tank.

Crown Attorney Bowlby will assist in the inquiry.

Waterloo Chronicle, 11 Sep 1930, p. 1

Jacob — Isabella Myers. Isabella (daughter of Hezekiah Myers and Sarah Block) was born 26 Aug 1881, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1954; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00084-5029.7
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Residence: 409 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2429
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Military: 1869, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; 29 Regiment of Waterloo
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Occupation: 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; market gardener
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gardener
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Basket Gardening

Notes:

Christian Eby, "was born December 15th, 1842. He was married May 24th, 1868, to Catharine Clemens. They reside at the "Two Bridges", South Ward, Berlin. He follows gardening in summer and butchering in winter. They have a family of six children...They are all at home yet and unmarried save James Edward who is married and resides in Berlin."


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.].

Christian married Catharine Clemens 24 May 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Abraham B. Clemens and Magdalena Eby) was born 10 Apr 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1793
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catharine Clemens, "was born April 10th, 1848. On May 24th, 1868, she was married to Christian Eby. They reside in Berlin where he is engaged in gardening and butchering. To them were born six children, namely: VIII Lydia Ann, VIII James Edward, VIII Isabella, VIII Jacob Foster, VIII Isaac C. (dead), and VIII Christian."


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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48101398
• Eby ID Number: 00084-5029
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Hezekiah Myers, "was born June 5th, 1846. He is married to Sarah Block. They reside at Wilmot Centre where he is engaged as a carpenter. Their family consists 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.].

Hezekiah married Sarah Block 14 Dec 1869, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Jacob S. Block and Catherine Stauffer) was born 22 May 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1930; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48101418
• Name: Sarah Myers
• Eby ID Number: 00011-1122
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O Methodist
• Residence: 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Sarah Block, "is married to Hezekiah Myers, a carpenter. They reside at Wilmot Centre. Their family consists 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.].

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206243286
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2424
• Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Isaac Eby, "the eldest son of Benjamin Eby, was born in Berlin, July 30th, 1808. He spent his single days at home on his father's farm. On October 30th, 1831, he was married to Veronica, daughter of John and Mary (Shantz) Shoemaker, who was born February 2nd, 1815, and died July 20th, 1894. In November of the same year of their marriage they moved on their farm, situated two and one-half miles east of Berlin, being the north-west part of lot No. 120, German Company's Tract, in the township and county of Waterloo, containing by admeasurement 188 acres. The farm was, with the exception of a few acres where their first house and log stables stood, heavily timbered with all kinds of hard wood. Wolves, bears and deer were quite numerous then, and the howling of wolves was their evening band. Here they lived for nearly forty-three years. A few months before his death he disposed of his farm to Mr. Moses Betzner. Of the numerous assistants they had on their farm George Schmidt, afterwards a minister of the Gospel in the Mennonite Church, James Potter, now residing in Berlin, Jacob Becker, Barbara Rudy, now Mrs. Valentine Knechtel and mother of Rev. S. R. Knechtel, and Martha Allardyce, now of Toronto, were their favorites. These were always considered as members of their family. To Isaac Eby and his wife was born a family of ten children"

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

Isaac married Veronica Shoemaker 30 Oct 1831. Veronica (daughter of Johannes "John" Schumacher and Maria "Mary" Shantz) was born 2 Feb 1815, Frederick Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 20 Jul 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/168923638
• Name: Fran Shoemaker
• Name: Veronica Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7024
• Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Website: 2009; Photograph

Notes:

Veronica Shoemaker, "was born February 2nd, 1815, and came to Canada with her mother in 1829. On October 30th, 1831, she was married to Isaac Eby and in November of the same year they moved two miles east of Berlin, on the farm now owned by John Schmitt where they resided until his death, in May, 1874. She then moved to Berlin where she died July 20th, 1894."


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.-At her residence, King St. East, Berlin, Ontario, at 9-50 A.M., July 20, 1894, Sister Veronica Eby, widow of the late Bro. Isaac Eby, aged 79 y. 5 m. 18 d. Funeral on the 23d at 2 o'clock, from her late residence to the Mennonite Cemetery. Services were conducted in English by S. R. Knechtel, (Evangelical) from John 11:25, 26, and in German by Bro. Sam'l Bowman, from 2 Cor. 3:1. A large concourse of friends and relatives had gathered to pay their last tributes of respect to the deceased sister.

Many could not get into the spacious meeting house. Thus one by one the first generations of Canadian born settlers in Waterloo county pass away. Her husband, Bro. Isaac Eby, was the first white child born in Waterloo county. Sis Eby was an earnest Christian, and her place in the Eby Mennonite M. H. in Berlin was very seldom vacant at the time of meeting. Since the death of Bro. Eby she had been living in town. She leaves a family of children grandchildren and great grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Several of her children preceded her to the grave. Peace to her ashes.

HERALD OF TRUTH , Vol. XXXI, No. 16, August 15, 1894 - Page 255

Website:
Grace Schmidt Room of Local History Digital Collection


Description: Black and white, studio portrait of Jacob S. Shoemaker's (1798-1875) sisters and daughters. They are identified as follows: back row from left to right: Aunt Barbara Huber (Mrs. Henry), Aunt Mary Ann McNally (Mrs. John), Aunt Lena (Magdalena) Clemens (Mrs. Joel); middle row from left to right: Aunt Mary Myers (Mrs. Michael), Aunt Magdalena (Mrs. Barnabas Devitt), Aunt Veronica Eby (Mrs. Isaac); and front row from left to right: Aunt Hannah Hett (Mrs. Caspar), Aunt Elizabeth Shoemaker (Miss).

The women in the front and back rows have been identified as the daughters of Jacob S. Shoemaker. The women in the middle row have been identified as sisters of Jacob S. Shoemaker and the daughters of John Shoemaker and Mary Shantz, according to Ezra Eby's book.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00023-1784
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Abraham B. Clemens, "was born February 11th, 1814. On March 18th, 1834, he was married to Magdalena Eby. After his marriage he took possession of his father's farm where he resided until some time after his wife's death when he made his home with his daughter, Catharine, where he died March 2nd, 1888. She was born May 19, 1810, and died July 22nd, 1883. To them were born 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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CLEMENS. - On the 20th of March, at the residence of his son-in-law, Christian Eby, Berlin, Ontario, of the infirmities of old age, Bro. Abram B. Clemens, aged 74 years, 1 month and 9 days. He was buried on the 2d in Eby's burying-ground at Berlin. The deceased brother was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., and came with his parents to this country when it was yet a howling wilderness. He was a member of the church from his youth. He leaves three children, and many friends and relatives here and in Michigan. Funeral services by J. Bowman and M. Erb, from 2 Tim. 4: 6-8 and 2 Cor. 5: 1. Peace to his ashes.


Herald of Truth, Vol. XXV, Number 7, April 1, 1888, Pages 108, 109

Abraham married Magdalena Eby 18 Mar 1834. Magdalena (daughter of Deacon Samuel Eby and Elizabeth Break) was born 19 May 1810, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1883; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2758
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housekeeper
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Magdalena Eby, "was born May 19th, 1810, and died July 22nd, 1883. She was married to Abraham B. Clemens who was born February 11th, 1814, and died March 20th, 1888. To them were born eight children, namely: Elizabeth, Samuel, Susannah, Jacob E., Magdalena, Jane, Catharine and Veronica."


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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46834728
• Public Office: Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wilmot Township Clerk for 40 years
• Name: Michael Meyers
• Eby ID Number: 00084-5020
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Conveyancer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Surveyor
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

Notes:

Michael Myers, "son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Delp) Myers, was born near Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, August 24th, 1803. Upon leaving school he chose the milling trade as his calling. After having served his apprenticeship of three years, he continued in the service of his old master for another term of five years. In 1827 he left his native home and state and moved to Canada and settled in the town of Waterloo where he was employed by the late Jacob S. Shoemaker (Mr. Shoemaker had rented the Waterloo Union Mills from Mr. Abraham Erb) as head miller. On October 11th, 1829, he was married to Mary (Polly), daughter of John and Mary (Shantz) Shoemaker. She was born May 28th, 1808. After their marriage they moved to Wilmot Township where he was engaged in farming for several years. In 1835 he was appointed as clerk of the township of Wilmot which position he held until his death which took place March 11th, 1879. They resided in the village of Baden where they possessed a beautiful home. After his decease the widow disposed of the property and moved to Berlin where she still resides with her adopted daughter, Miss Frances Well. To Mr. and Mrs. Michael Myers was born a family"

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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On Tuesday morning, 11th inst., at his residence in Baden, Michael Myers, aged 75 Years. For the last forty years he filled the office of township Clerk for Wilmot.

Galt Reporter - Mar 21, 1879, pg 3

Michael married Mary "Polly" Shoemaker 11 Oct 1829. Mary (daughter of Johannes "John" Schumacher and Maria "Mary" Shantz) was born 28 May 1808, Frederick Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 30 Jan 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46836815
• Name: Maria Shoemaker
• Name: Mary "Polly" Myers
• Name: Polly
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7021
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seamstress
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

Notes:

Mary Shoemaker, "the second daughter of John Shoemaker, was born May 28th, 1808. She came to Canada in August, 1828. On October 11th, 1829, she was married to Michael Myers who was born August 24th, 1803, and died March 11, 1879."


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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7340.1
• Residence: 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Jacob Block, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 1810. When a young man he came to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario. He was married to Catharine, daughter of Samuel and Esther (Groh) Stauffer. They resided on a farm situated on the township line between Wilmot and Blenheim where they died. Their family consisted of twelve children"


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

Jacob married Catherine Stauffer 28 Feb 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Samuel S. Stauffer and Esther Groh) was born 1 Nov 1816, Speedsville (Waterloo Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Block
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7340
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Catherine Stauffer, "was married to Jacob Block, a farmer. They resided in Southern Wilmot where they both died."


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.].