Jack Hiller

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• Residence: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 80 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85837
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer - Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 1st Depot Battalion, Service #3130703
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Gunner, 4th Battalion
• Residence: 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Hiller, Alvin E. - Suddenly, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, Sept. 27, 1987, Alvin Hiller, of Golden Years Retirement Home, Cambridge, in his 93rd year. Dear husband of Sally (Gedcke) of Cambridge; father of Robert (Bob) and Edna of Mitchell, Jack and Barbara of Welland, Carolyn and Joe Andrassy of Bradford, Dale and Ann Gedcke of Oakridge, Tenn.; brother of Ed and Florence of New Hamburg, Roy John of Waterloo and Mabel Quandt of Plattsville; loving grandfather of Tom, Dave, Bill, Jeffrey, Steven and Scott Hiller, Andrew, Stephanie and Julie Andrassy, Jeff, Scott and Kimberley Gedcke. Also survived by five great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his first wife, Erna Betzner; sister, Alice Honderich and brother, Oliver. Mr. Hiller was a member of Highland Road Baptist Church, Rockway Lawn Bowling Club and was a veteran of the First World War. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel, Wednesday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Frank Morgan officiating. Internment Memory Gardens. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 29, 1987

Alvin married Erma Betzner 29 Jun 1920. Erma (daughter of John B. Betzner and Sophia M. Brockel) was born 15 Oct 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Erma Hiller
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0928.33
• Residence: 1901, 46 Duke St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Notes:

Residence:
Betzner J B : Bookkeeper [Current Address 2023] 46 Duke St [Historical Address] 16 Duke

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.22
• Occupation: 1894, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter - house building
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

John married Sarah Ann Hostetler 1893, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Isaac Hostetler and Lydia Zimmerman) was born 21 Aug 1873, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1930, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Ann Hiller
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.2
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Death of Mrs. John Hiller

The death occurred at her home here last Friday morning, October 10th, of Sarah Ann Hostetler, beloved wife of Mr. John Hiller at the age of 57 years, 1 month and 19 days. She had been ill for several months and went through an operation for a goiter a month ago. Other complications developed which were the cause of her demise. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hostetler and spent practically all her life in this neighborhood. She was married in 1893 to her now bereaved husband and for the past twenty years resided in New Hamburg. Besides her husband she leaves four sons and two daughters, namely, Alvin, Oliver, Edwin and Roy, of Kitchener, Mrs. Delford Honderich, of Wilmot, and Mabel, at home. She is also survived by three brothers and one sister, Nelson Hostetler of Ceylon, Sask., Edwin Hostetler, of Winnipeg, Oliver Hostetler, of Elkton, Mich., and Mrs. John Hunsberger, of Baden. The funeral was held on Monday from her late home to Hostetler's Church and cemetery, Snyder's Road. The funeral services were held by Rev. Mr. Steele of Humberstone. Cousins of the deceased acted as pall bearers. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. Oliver Hostetler and family, Mrs. Dilman Stauffer and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Stauffer of Elkton, Mich., Mrs. Nettie McCrae and Mrs. Florence Otterbein, of Bad Axe, Mich., Mrs. Solomon Sitter, of Sarnia, besides a host of other relatives and friends from Kitchener, Waterloo, Stratford, Tavistock, Wellesley, St. Clements and surrounding district. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sad bereavement.

New Hamburg Independent, October 17, 1930

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• Name: J. B. Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0928
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Occupation: 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; manufacturer
• Business: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Brush Company - manager
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; book keeper
• Residence: 1901, 46 Duke St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; grocer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant, Grocery
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Notes:

John B. Betzner "was born January 5th, 1856. He is married to Sophia Brockel. They reside in Berlin where he is engaged as book-keeper for the J. R. Stouffer Company, of which firm he is also a shareholder. His family consists of one child, a daughter"

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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Passing of J. B. Betzner

For Many Years Conducted Grocery Store on King St. in Berlin

The Grim Reaper removed on Saturday afternoon at 4: 45 o'clock, Mr. John B. Betzner, at his home 45[6] Duke St., after a long illness, aged 57 years, 11 months and 29 days. The deceased was born in Waterloo County on January 5th, 1856, and has lived in this vivinity continuously. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence to the East End Mennonite church for short service, and internment at the East End cemetery. The request is made that no flowers be sent.

The late Mr. Betzner is a direct descendent of Samuel Betzner, who settled in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, in 1755, coming to this continent from Merspurg, Germany. The deceased was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. David Betzner. At one time he was employed as a bookkeeper for the J. R. Stouffer Co., but for many years has conducted the well known grocery store on the corner of King and Foundry streets. While the deceased had been in ill health for a number of years he was always cheerful and bright. For two days preceding his death he was confined to his bed.

He was married to Sophia Brockel who survives. This marriage was blest by three children, two of whom survive, namely, Edna and Erma, both at home.

The Daily Telegraph, January 5, 1914

Business:
Berlin Brush Company started in the Berlin/Kitchener around 1891 with offices and plant located on Foundry (Ontario) Street. Joseph Bingeman, E. H. Schiedel, who was general superintendent and Jonas B. Bingeman were involved.

Residence:
Betzner J B : Bookkeeper [Current Address 2023] 46 Duke St [Historical Address] 16 Duke

John married Sophia M. Brockel 21 Jun 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sophia (daughter of Philip Broeckel and Christina Doffge) was born 27 Jun 1861, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sophia M. Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0928.1
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1901, 46 Duke St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1914, 46 Duke St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. John B. Betzner

The death took place at the family residence, 46 Duke street, of Sophia Brockel, relict of the late John B. Betzner, on Monday evening, after a brief illness. The deceased was in her 54th year and was born in Guelph. Her husband passed away about a year ago. Two daughters, Misses Edna and Erma survive, and the sympathy of a wide circle of friends will be extended to them in their bereavement. The funeral will take place on Thursday, Dec. 17th, at 2 o'clock, from the residence, where a brief service will be held and from thence to the East End Mennonite cemetery for internment.

Berlin Daily Telegraph, December 15, 1914

Residence:
Betzner J B : Bookkeeper [Current Address 2023] 46 Duke St [Historical Address] 16 Duke

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• Name: Michael Hiller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109539
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wheel Right

John — Mary Hartwig. Mary was born 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Hiller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109540

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49700710
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Isaac Hostetler, "was born March 14th, 1846. He is married to Lydia Zimmerman. He resides in Zorra Township, Oxford County, Ontario, where he is the owner of a beautiful farm. To them were born six 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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Isaac Hostetler Another old resident of New Hamburg passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 11th, in the person of Mr. Isaac Hostetler, at the age of 69 years, 9 months and 28 days. He was a son of the late Moses Hostetler and was born on the old Hostetler homestead on Snyder's Road. He was married to Miss Lydia Zimmerman in 1872, and farmed for several years in Wellesley township. Later he moved to East Zorra, where he continued farming. Shortly after the death of his wife about nine years ago, he retired and came to New Hamburg. About eight years ago he suffered a paralytic stroke and has since been semi-helpless. He was in poor health for the past few months and his death was not unexpected. He was of a very cheerful disposition and had a large circle of friends and was widely known and highly respected. He leaves to mourn his loss two daughters and three sons, namely, (Sarah) Mrs. John Hiller, of New Hamburg; (Maggie) Mrs. John Hunsberger, of Baden; Nelson, of Ceylon, Sask.; Edwin, of Winnipeg, and Oliver, of Elkton, Mich. Besides he is survived by 5 brothers, Messrs. Henry, Christian, David, Levi and Daniel, and two sisters, Mrs. Solomon Shantz and Mrs. Emanuel Hamacher. The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock on Sunday afternoon to Hostetler's Church and Cemetery on Snyder's Road.

New Hamburg Independent, January 14, 1916

Isaac married Lydia Zimmerman 18 Apr 1871, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Christian Zimmerman and Matilda) was born 25 Jul 1847, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1906, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Nov 1906, New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49700771
• Name: Lydia Hostetler
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3939.1
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Died - The passed away at her home in East Zorra on Sunday, the 4th inst., Lydia, beloved wife of Mr. Isaac Hostetler, after a lingering illness, at the age of 59 years, 3 months and 10 days. Deceased was the eldest daughter of the late Christian Zimmerman and a sister of Mr. John Zimmerman of this town. She is survived by her husband, two sons and three daughters. The children are: Mrs. John Hiller, New Hamburg; Mrs. John Hunsberger, Baden; Nelson, Yellow Grass, Sask.; Edwin, Berlin; and Oliver at home. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, the 6th inst., from her late residence to Hostetler's cemetery, Snyder's Road, and was largely attended. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their aflication.


Obituary - New Hamburg Independent, November 9, 1906

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• Eby ID Number: 00006-0927
• Occupation: 1833, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; 1837-1838
• Residence: 1855, 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
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufactures, Wooden Ware
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

David Betzber "the eldest, was born November 14th, 1833. He is married to Catharine Brubacher. They used to follow farming but now live retired and reside in Berlin. Their family consists of six sons"

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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Aged Country Resident Dead

The death occurred at Kitchener on Monday of David Betzner, one of the oldest residents of that place. Had Mr. Betzner lived another three weeks he would have been 89 years old. He was born at Doon on Nov. 14, 1833. He is survived by two sons, David and Elias, both of Kitchener. The late Mr. Betzner's father, John Betzner, was one of the early pioneers of Waterloo County, and the latter's father. Samuel Betzner was the first settler in Waterloo County, leading the Mennonite trek to this part of the country.

New Hamburg Independent, October 27, 1922

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Betzner - David Betzner, Sr., was born Nov. 14, 1833; near Doon, Ont., died Oct. 24th at the home of his son, E. B. Betzner, Kitchener, Ont., aged 88 y. 11 m. 10 d. On April 3, 1855, he was married to Catherine Brubacher, who predeceased him eleven years. Besides his two brothers, Noah and Moses and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Snyder, Kitchener; one half-sister, Mrs. Levi Snyder of Didsbury, Alta., he is survived by four sons, Josiah, Henry, David and Eliab. Eighteen grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren also survive him. Funeral services were held Oct. 27 at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Pre. U. B. Weber of Kitchener, and Bishop S. F. Coffman of Vineland, Ont., officiating. Brother Betzner united with the Mennonite Church in early manhood. In his demise the Church at Kitchener loses one of its old members and the community an early pioneer, who was a grandson of the original settler of Waterloo County. E. B. Betzner.

Obituary - Gospel Herald, November 30, 1922

David married Catharine Brubacher 3 Apr 1855, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Deacon John E. Brubacher and Catharine Shirk) was born 5 Jul 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Sep 1911, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1439
• Residence: 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catharine Brubacher, "was born July 5th, 1838. On April 3rd, 1855, she was married to David Betzner. They reside in Berlin, Ontario. To them was born a family of six sons"


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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Mrs. David Betzner

Death came suddenly through heart failure Monday morning at 9 o'clock to one of Berlin's oldest residents in the person of Mrs. David Betzner, who resided with her son, Hy. B. Betzner on 62 Scott street.

The deceased was in her 74th years and spent most of her time in the County of Waterloo. She was widely known in Berlin and throughout the County and many homes will be saddened by the news of her death. She had been ailing for some time but of late had improved considerably and was able to attend to her duties when death overtook her.

The maiden name of the deceased was Catherine Brubacher. She is survived by her husband and five sons, John, Joseph, Henry and David in Berlin and Eliah of Ohio. Two sons predeceased her. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite church and a daughter of the late John Brubacher, being a family of 15 children of whom only two survive, namely Mrs. Moses Betzner, and Mrs. David Musselman, both of this town.

The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon when services will be held at the residence of her son Mr. H. B. Betzner, 62 Scott street, at 2 o'clock and thence to the east end Mennonite Church. Internment will take place in the East End cemetery.
Friends are requested to omit flowers.

Berlin Daily Telegraph, September 27, 1911

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• Name: Philip Brockel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133097P
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Philip — Christina Doffge. Christina was born 23 Jan 1821, , Mecklinburg Schwerin, Germany; died 16 Aug 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Broeckel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133098P
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran