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

Ida Snyder

Female 1882 - 1962  (79 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ida Snyder was born 4 Dec 1882, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Enoch D. Snyder and Priscilla Scheifley); died 30 Oct 1962, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6035


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Enoch D. Snyder was born 28 Feb 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Samuel Snyder and Mary Detweiler); died 19 Jan 1900, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73191539
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6024
    • Residence: 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1879, Aldborough, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Enoch D. Snyder, "was born February 28th, 1835. On October 27th, 1857, he was married to Sophia, daughter of David and Susannah (Bergey) Schwartz. She was born June 12th, 1834, and died in Middlesex County, April 21st, 1877. On February 16th, 1879, he was again married to Priscilla Scheifley who was born March 22nd, 184. They reside near Roseville, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming."

    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

    "N. B. - The six youngest of last named family are home and unmarried."

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    SNYDER - Near Roseville, N. Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., of inflammation of the lungs, Bro. Enoch Snyder, aged 64 years, 10 months, and some days. On Tuesday, Jan. 16, he was at the funeral of Sister Shantz, wife of David Shantz, but took sick before he reached home. In spite of all that medical skill could do, he grew worse. Friday morning, the 19th, death made an end of his intense sufferings. Buried on the 22d at the Roseville (Detweiler's) burying ground. He was twice married and leaves a sorrowing wife, 5 sons and 4 daughters to mourn the loss of a kind husband and a dear father. Services by D. Wismer and Jonas Snyder. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years.


    HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XXXVII, No. 8, April 15, 1900 pages 126, 127

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    Died At his residence, North Dumfries Township, on Friday, January 19th, 1900 at 9.30 p.m., Enoch Snyder, aged 64 years, 10 months, 19 days. Funeral Will take place from his late residence, on Monday, January 22nd, at 1.30 p.m., to the Roseville Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

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    DEATH OF ENOCH SNYDER.

    The death of Enoch Snyder, an old resident of North Dumfries, after a brief iliness of three days with inflamation of the lungs, took place at his home near Roseville on Friday. Mr. Snyder who was born at Roseville, was 64 years of age, and had owned and operated successfully the farm on which he died, for 20 years. Previous to that he had conducted the St. Jacobs woollen mills for a time. Mr. Snyder was twice married, and leaves a family of 5 sons and 4 daughters. Five of his children are still at home and of the others, one son is in Hamilton, one in Oregon, and one at Roseville, and one daughter, Mrs. E. Rosenberger resides in Michigan.

    Waterloo County Chronicle, 25 Jan 1900, p. 3

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    At his residence, North Dumfries Township, on Friday, Jan 19th, Enoch Snyder, aged 64 years, 10 months and 19 days. The funeras was held on Monday, Jan 22nd, at 1.30 pm. to the Roseville cemetery.

    The Weekly News-Record 25 Jan 1900, Thu Page 7

    Enoch married Priscilla Scheifley 16 Feb 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Priscilla (daughter of Frederick Schiefly and Esther, daughter of Friederich "Frederick" Scheifele and Esther Wenger, daughter of Friederich "Frederick" Scheifele and Elizabeth Gingrich) was born 22 Mar 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1906; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Priscilla Scheifley was born 22 Mar 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Frederick Schiefly and Esther, daughter of Friederich "Frederick" Scheifele and Esther Wenger, daughter of Friederich "Frederick" Scheifele and Elizabeth Gingrich); died 6 Dec 1906; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Priscilla Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: 00099-5552
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; No Religion
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Priscilla Scheifley, "was born March 22nd, 1846. She is married to Enoch Snyder, a farmer. They reside in North Dumfries Township, near Roseville, Ontario, and have a family 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.].

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    In Memoriam Died In North Dumfries Township, Ont., on Thursday, December 6th, 1906 at 7 o'clock. a.m., Prasillia Schiefley, Widow of the late Enoch Snyder. Aged 6[0] years, 8 months, 15 days. The Funeral Will take place on Sunday afternoon, 9 inst., at 1.30 o'clock, from her late residence, to the Roseville Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Lydian Snyder was born 31 Jan 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Ira Snyder was born 20 Dec 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1909, near, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Michigan Avenue Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    3. Sophia Snyder was born 4 Jun 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1962, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Nov 1962, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Ida Snyder was born 4 Dec 1882, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1962, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    5. Amasa Snyder was born 2 Oct 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Samuel Snyder was born 29 Apr 1801, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania (son of Christian Schneider and Elizabeth Erb); died 15 May 1887, Near Roseville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6005
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Samuel Snyder was born in Franklin, County, Pennsylvania, April 29th, 1801. He was five years of age when his parents moved to Canada and settled at Doon, Ontario, where he was raised. In 1825 he was married to Mary Detweiler (No. 2274) who was born September 20th, 1806, and died July 4th, 1874. They resided in North Dumfries Township, Waterloo County, near Roseville, where he was engaged in farming for many years. He died May 15th, 1887. 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.].

    Samuel married Mary Detweiler 1825. Mary (daughter of Rev. Jacob Detweiler and Susannah Rosenberger) was born 20 Sep 1806, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 Jul 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Detweiler was born 20 Sep 1806, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Rev. Jacob Detweiler and Susannah Rosenberger); died 4 Jul 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: 00029-2274
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Detweiler," was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, September 20th, 1806. In 1825 she was married to Samuel Snyder who was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, April 29th, 1801, and died May 15th, 1887. They resided near Roseville, Ontario, where she died July 4th, 1874. To them were born 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.].

    Children:
    1. Susannah Snyder was born 1 Feb 1826, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 1873; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    2. Benjamin D. Snyder was born 18 Aug 1827, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1908; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    3. Isaac D. Snyder was born 4 Oct 1829, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1897; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. Agnes "Nancy" Snyder was born 3 Jun 1831, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1900; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    5. Mary Snyder was born 29 Jun 1833, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1897, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 2. Enoch D. Snyder was born 28 Feb 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1900, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    7. Elizabeth Snyder was born 4 Feb 1837, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Lydia Ann Snyder was born 20 Jan 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Sarah Snyder was born 6 Jan 1841, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1844.
    10. Samuel D. Snyder was born 17 Mar 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Daniel D. Snyder was born 26 Feb 1845, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1928, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    12. Magdalena Snyder was born 8 Mar 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1862.

  3. 6.  Friederich "Frederick" Scheifele was born 21 Jun 1823, , Germany (son of Andrew Scheifele and Anna Maria Nagle); died 21 Nov 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Friederich Schaeufle
    • Eby ID Number: 00099-5549
    • Immigration: 1830
    • Occupation: 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Naturalization: 1850
    • 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; No Religon
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Frederick Scheifle, "was born in Waterloo County, June 21st, 1823. He spent his younger days in chopping and clearing land, and later on he purchased a farm a little to the south of Conestogo where he followed farming until 1889 when he quit farming and moved a little to the north of the town of Waterloo where he now lives retired and takes life easy and comfortable. In April, 1842, he was married to Esther Wenger who was born in July, 1818, and died in September, 1850. On June 21st, 1851, he was again married to Elizabeth, daughter of Michael and Mary (Wanner) Ginerich. She was born August 21st, 1827. Mr. Scheifle's family consists of nine children, four of whom were born unto his first wife."


    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.].

    Friederich married Esther Wenger Apr 1842, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Joseph Wenger and Elizabeth Zimmerman) was born 23 Jul 1819, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Aug 1850, Near Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Esther Wenger was born 23 Jul 1819, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Joseph Wenger and Elizabeth Zimmerman); died 28 Aug 1850, Near Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther Scheifele
    • Eby ID Number: 00128-8009
    • Residence: 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Esther Wenger, "was born July 23rd, 1819. She was married to Frederick Scheifley, a farmer. They resided near Conestogo where she died August 28th, 1850."


    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.].

    Children:
    1. Gideon Scheifley was born 2 Nov 1843, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1880.
    2. Amanda "Manda" Scheifele was born 23 Dec 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1914, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Priscilla Scheifley was born 22 Mar 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1906; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. Barbara Scheifley was born 3 Apr 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1904; was buried , Mennonite Cemetery, Alto, Kent, Michigan, United States.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Christian SchneiderChristian Schneider was born 28 Aug 1758, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Jacob Schneider and Maria Herschi); died 6 Aug 1850, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Historic Building: Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian Schneider's homestead
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5816
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Biehn's Tract Unnumbered Lots Doon, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    Christian Schenider, "was born August 28th, 1758. In 1789 he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Christian and Maria (Scherch) Erb (See No. 2777). She was born in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, January 23rd, 1770, and died in Waterloo County, Ontario, September 29th, 1818. In 1806 they, in company with others, emigrated to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario, near where now is the village of Doon. Here he resided for a number of years. It was his intention to construct a dam across the creek flowing through his plantation and have a grist mill erected thereon. But in order to have the desired "head of water" he found that the "back water" would flood a few acres of Mr. Biehn's swamp adjoining that of his (Mr. Schneider's) property, This, although worth nothing, or comparatively little, Mr. Biehn would not sell to Mr. Schneider and thus prevented the building of a grist mill. Mr. Schneider died August 6th, 1850, leaving a family of eleven 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.].

    Historic Building:
    Two story wooden house built about 1807

    Christian married Elizabeth Erb 1789. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian Erb and Maria Scherch) was born 23 Jan 1770, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 29 Sep 1818, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth Erb was born 23 Jan 1770, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Christian Erb and Maria Scherch); died 29 Sep 1818, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Schneider
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5816.1
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image

    Children:
    1. Jacob C. Snider was born 19 Feb 1791, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 Jun 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Jun 1865, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John C. Snyder was born 1 Feb 1792, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 31 Jul 1834, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Schneider was born 9 Jun 1794, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 May 1864, Near Strasburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Joseph Schneider was born 12 Jan 1796, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 20 Feb 1874; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Daniel Schneider was born 21 Dec 1797, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 14 Mar 1884; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. David Schneider was born 29 Mar 1799, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 2 Dec 1875, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 4. Samuel Snyder was born 29 Apr 1801, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 May 1887, Near Roseville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    8. Christian C. Snyder was born 28 May 1804, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 26 Jul 1897; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elizabeth Schneider was born 6 Mar 1806, , Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 25 Dec 1891.
    10. Benjamin Schneider was born 4 Jul 1808, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1892, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

  3. 10.  Rev. Jacob Detweiler was born 25 Nov 1778, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of Jacob K. Detweiler and Mary Funk); died 8 Aug 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22432238
    • Eby ID Number: 00029-2272

    Notes:

    Jacob Detweiler," second son of Jacob and Mary (Funk) Detweiler, was a native of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, where he was born November 25th, 1778. On December 15th, 1803, he was married to Susannah Rosenberger who was born in the same county as Mr. Detweiler, January 15th, 1781. When a young man he was called to the ministry of the Mennonite body, but when the Funkite question was brought up he would not give his decision in favor of either party. However, after his coming to Canada he was an active worker in behalf of the Mennonite church until his death. In 1822 they, with others, moved to Canada and settled in North Dumfries Township, Waterloo County, a little west of Roseville, on the farm now possessed by their grand-son, Aaron B. Detweiler. Here they resided until their deaths. She died September 9th, 1847, and he died August 8th, 1858. To them 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.].

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    A-2-1 Jacob Detweiler Sr. Last Will and Testament of Jacob Detweiler the Elder, formerly of the Township of North Dumfries, Yeoman, deceased…the will is committed to Samuel Snyder and Benjamin Snyder, both of the Township of North Dumfries, Yeomen, the Executors named therein…

    I, Jacob Detweiller Senior of the Township of North Dumfries…First I Will and ordain that my funeral expenses and all my just debts shall be paid as soon as possible on convenient after my decease. I Will and ordain that all the residue of my estate shall be divided into nine equal shares or portions and that my sons and daughters shall have each a share, and that the children of my deceased daughters Elizabeth and Nancy have one share each which has to be distributed equally amongst them, but the shares of those who are under age to remain in the hands of the Executors on interest to be delivered over to them when they arrive at the years of majority. And also that my daughter Susanna's portion of legacy be kept in the hands of the Executors when they think that she or her heirs will most need it. And that my two sons Enoch and Benjamin shall have their portions after all the rest of my family have had their portions or legacies. Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my two sons in law, Samuel Snyder and Benjamin Snyder Executors of this my Last Will and Testament.

    Witnessed by Robert Worsley, Benjamin D. Snyder and Enoch Detweiler
    Will dated 3rd August 1858
    Proved 13th October 1858
    Died 8th August 1858
    No Inventory

    Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 partial transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

    Jacob married Susannah Rosenberger 15 Dec 1803. Susannah was born 15 Jan 1781, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 9 Sep 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Susannah Rosenberger was born 15 Jan 1781, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 9 Sep 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah Detweiler
    • Eby ID Number: 00029-2272.1

    Children:
    1. John R. Detweiler was born 1 Jan 1805, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 17 Oct 1876, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Mary Detweiler was born 20 Sep 1806, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 Jul 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    3. Jacob Rosenberger Detweiler was born 16 Dec 1807, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 2 Jul 1885, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. Susannah Detweiler was born 22 Jun 1810 OR 20 Aug 1809, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 2 Jul 1874; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth Detweiler was born 2 Oct 1811, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 7 Sep 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    6. Benjamin Detweiler was born 23 Nov 1813, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 1900; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Nancy Detweiler was born 8 Mar 1816, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 17 Feb 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Rev. Enoch R. Detwiler was born 7 Mar 1818, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 18 Sep 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    9. Abraham Detweiler was born 25 Jul 1820, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 1820.
    10. Lydia Detweiler was born 22 Aug 1824, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1900.

  5. 12.  Andrew Scheifele was born CA 1786, , Switzerland; died Bef 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: pioneer, story
    • Eby ID Number: 00099-5548

    Notes:

    Andrew Scheifle, (now Scheifle is spelled Scheifley, and Shyflee) "the pioneer settler of this family, was born in Switzerland probably as early as 1786. When a young man he left his native home and went to Wurtenberg, Germany, where he remained several years. In 1815 he emigrated to America and late in the fall of the same year he arrived at Berlin, Ontario. Here he resided until the following spring (1816), then he moved on the farm now possessed by the heirs of the late Abraham Groff. Old Mr. Scheifle was married to Maria Nagle. His family consisted of several children but the name of only one has been handed unto us"


    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.].

    Andrew — Anna Maria Nagle. Anna was born 1788, , Wuerttemberg, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Anna Maria Nagle was born 1788, , Wuerttemberg, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Maria Scheifele
    • Name: Maria Nagle
    • Eby ID Number: 00099-5548.1
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Lived with Heinrich Herber.

    Children:
    1. Mathew Scheifele was born 1810, , Germany; died 2 Feb 1892, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Louisa Scheifele was born 15 Dec 1812, , Germany; died 29 Jun 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Christian Scheifele was born 24 Jan 1815, , Germany; died 27 Jul 1886, near Conestogo, Ontario; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 6. Friederich "Frederick" Scheifele was born 21 Jun 1823, , Germany; died 21 Nov 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Andrew Scheifele was born Abt 1824, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Rosanna Sheifley was born 1827, , , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. George "York" Scheifele was born 6 Apr 1828, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 21 Sep 1913, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Joseph Wenger was born Abt 1775, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 1824, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00128-7967

    Notes:

    Winger (Spelled "Wenger" by some members of family), "The Wingers were among the early and respectable settlers of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They came to America from Switzerland as early as 1748 and settled in Lancaster County. They were an enterprising, industrious, and honorable people. Their descendants are now to be found in almost every state of the United States and quite a number have settled in Canada. The old progenitor that came from Switzerland was "Hans" (John) Winger. His family consisted of seven sons who were all born in Switzerland. The Wingers in Waterloo County are descendants of this old "Hans". Some are the children of old Joseph Wenger, a great-grandson of old "Hans", while others are descendants of old John Winger who was a grandson of old Hans Winger, and son of Adam Winger. We shall first give the descendants of old Joseph Wenger."

    Joseph Wenger, "was born and resided in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he died. He was married to Elizabeth Zimmerman who was born November 21st, 1778, and died March 23rd, 1840. After his decease, which took place in Pennsylvania in 1824, the widow with her family moved to Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, in 1825, and resided in the town of Waterloo, in old Abraham Erb's house for eighteen months, then she moved two and one-half miles north of the town of Waterloo, on the place known as "Freunds" (now Eli Martins), opposite the Martin Mennonite Church. Here she resided until her death. Her 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.].

    Rsrch. Note:
    From Ancestry.com 2005
    Bill Loucks Family History
    Entries: 65904 Updated: 2005-07-02 21:53:24 UTC (Sat)
    Contact: Bill Loucks
    This database has my family history to the best of my knowledge. There undoubtedly
    are some errors, so please independently verify any data. Please notify me of any
    errors or additional information. Little of this data is original with me. Thanks for
    sharing to my mother and Aunt Mary Louise Blosser and many others. My sources are
    recorded in the database.

    Descendant Register, Generation No. 1
    1. Joseph Wenger (Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian" Wenger5, Ulrich
    Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr. Wenger1) was
    born 21 Sep 1769, and died 20 Feb 1825. He was buried in Martindale Mennonite
    Church Cemetery, Lancaster Co., PA. He married Susanna Martin 1789, daughter
    of David Martin and Susanna Groff. She was born 31 Aug 1762, and died 3 Oct
    1796. He married Barbara Martin 1797, daughter of David Martin and Susanna
    Groff. She was born 11 Apr 1764, and died 1801. She was buried in Martindale
    Mennonite Church Cemetery, Lancaster Co., PA. He married Elizabeth
    Zimmerman, daughter of Christian Zimmerman and Barbara Rutt. She was born
    21 Nov 1778, and died 23 Mar 1840 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    Child of Joseph Wenger and Susanna Martin is:
    Children of Joseph Wenger and Elizabeth Zimmerman are:
    + 2 i. Anna Wenger was born 28 Feb 1793 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 15 Sep
    1853.
    + 3 i. Christian Wenger was born 20 Dec 1802, and died 4 Feb 1858 in King
    Street, Berlin, Ontario, Canada.
    + 4 ii. Joseph Wenger was born 20 Dec 1802, and died 1 Nov 1864.
    + 5 iii. Barbara Wenger was born 14 Dec 1804 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died
    21 Sep 1882.
    + 6 iv. Elizabeth Wenger was born 11 Feb 1805 in Earl Twp., Lancaster Co.,
    PA, and died 12 Jun 1884 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co., Ontario,
    Canada.
    7 v. Zimmerman Wenger was born 25 Nov 1807, and died 25 Mar 1831.
    + 8 vi. Susanna Wenger was born 3 Apr 1810 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 7
    Jan 1879.
    + 9 vii. Isaac Wenger was born 18 Feb 1812, and died 6 Mar 1890.

    Descendant Register, Generation No. 2
    + 10 viii.Mary Wenger was born 28 Apr 1814, and died 16 Mar 1868.
    + 11 ix. Jonas Wenger was born 6 May 1815 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 16
    Jan 1897 in Breslau, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    + 12 x.Magdalena Wenger was born 13 Aug 1816, and died 14 Aug 1876 in
    Elkhart Co., IN.
    + 13 xi. Esther Wenger was born 23 Jul 1819, and died 28 Aug 1850 in
    Conestoga (near), Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Anna Wenger (Joseph Wenger7, Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian"
    Wenger5, Ulrich Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr.
    Wenger1) was born 28 Feb 1793 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 15 Sep 1853. She
    married Jacob (Yokel) Zimmerman, son of Christian Zimmerman and Barbara
    Rutt. He was born 17 Jul 1784, and died 17 Jan 1856. He was buried in Lichty
    Church Cemetery, the old Zimmerman cemetery, Lancaster Co., PA.
    Children of Anna Wenger and Jacob (Yokel) Zimmerman are:
    + 14 i. Joseph Zimmerman was born 5 Jan 1818 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died
    21 Apr 1857.
    + 15 ii. Christian Zimmerman was born 3 Aug 1821, and died 30 Jan 1890.
    + 16 iii. Susanna Zimmerman was born 3 Aug 1823, and died 13 Aug 1863.
    + 17 iv. Jacob W. Zimmerman was born 21 Mar 1828, and died 5 Oct 1911.
    + 18 v. Isaac Zimmerman was born 6 Apr 1830, and died 23 Apr 1887.
    3. Christian Wenger (Joseph Wenger7, Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian"
    Wenger5, Ulrich Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr.
    Wenger1) was born 20 Dec 1802, and died 4 Feb 1858 in King Street, Berlin,
    Ontario, Canada. He was buried in Yellow Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Elkhart
    Co., IN. He married Magdalena Hoch 20 Sep 1829. She was born 3 Nov 1807,
    and died 3 Apr 1835. He married Elizabeth Good, daughter of Peter Good and
    Maria Weber. She was born 20 Jan 1814, and died 15 Nov 1875.
    Children of Christian Wenger and Magdalena Hoch are:
    + 19 i. Joseph Wenger was born 16 May 1831 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died
    15 Aug 1919.
    + 20 ii. Elizabeth Wenger was born 3 Apr 1832 in Lancaster Co., PA.
    + 21 iii. Anna Wenger was born 30 May 1833 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 14
    Mar 1865.

    Children of Christian Wenger and Elizabeth Good are:
    + 22 iv. Susanna Wenger was born 25 Oct 1834 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 4
    Sep 1872 in Morgan Co., MO.
    + 23 i.Mary Wenger was born 1 Nov 1837 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 13
    May 1883.
    24 ii. Peter Wenger was born 25 Mar 1839 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 11
    May 1914. He married Lydia Sauder 22 Sep 1867, daughter of John
    Sauder and Mary Martin. She was born 14 Oct 1837 in Lancaster Co.,
    PA, and died 20 Sep 1868. He married Maria S. High 27 Oct 1870. She
    was born 28 Nov 1837 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 17 Feb 1923.
    + 25 iii. Jonas G. Wenger was born 13 Nov 1840 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died
    4 May 1922.
    26 iv.Magdalena Wenger was born 16 Nov 1842 in Lancaster Co., PA. She
    married Henry Bowman 27 Sep 1866. He was born 17 Mar 1840 in
    Berks Co., PA.
    + 27 v. Isaac Wenger was born 18 Dec 1844 in Elkhart Co., IN.
    + 28 vi. Christian Wenger was born 22 Dec 1846 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died
    17 Sep 1906.
    + 29 vii. Jacob Wenger was born 21 Mar 1849 in Lancaster Co., PA.
    30 viii. Infant Wenger was born 23 Mar 1851 in Lancaster Co., PA.
    + 31 ix. Zimmerman G. Wenger was born 1 Jul 1852 in Lancaster Co., PA.
    + 32 x. Barbara Wenger was born 16 Mar 1855 in Wayne Co., OH.
    4. Joseph Wenger (Joseph Wenger7, Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian"
    Wenger5, Ulrich Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr.
    Wenger1) was born 20 Dec 1802, and died 1 Nov 1864. He married Sarah
    Garman. She was born 8 Apr 1831, and died 25 Jan 1897.
    Children of Joseph Wenger and Sarah Garman are:
    33 i.Margaret Wenger was born 25 Jan 1852. She married Elias Shirk. He was
    born ABT 1852.
    34 ii. Elizabeth Wenger was born 13 Mar 1854. She married Henry G.
    Sheaffer. He was born ABT 1854.
    35 iii. Emma Wenger was born from 1848 to 1864. She married Benjamin
    McWate or McWade. He was born from 1848 to 1864.
    36 iv. Joseph Wenger was born from 1848 to 1864. He married Kate Lessley.
    She was born from 1848 to 1864.
    5. Barbara Wenger (Joseph Wenger7, Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian"
    Wenger5, Ulrich Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr.
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    Wenger1) was born 14 Dec 1804 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 21 Sep 1882. She
    was buried in Brutus Mennonite Church Cemetery, Brutus, Emmet Co., MI. She
    married John W. Dettwiler 1826, son of Rudolph Dettwiler and Anna Wanner. He
    was born 26 Aug 1802, and died 22 Jun 1858. He was buried in Martin Mennonite
    Church Cemetery, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    Children of Barbara Wenger and John W. Dettwiler are:
    + 37 i. Isaac Dettwiler was born 6 May 1828, and died 1909.
    + 38 ii. Abraham Dettwiler was born 6 May 1828 in Waterloo Co., Ontario,
    Canada, and died 15 Aug 1912.
    39 iii. David Dettwiler was born from 1827 to 1851, and died INFANT.
    40 iv. Elizabeth Dettwiler was born from 1827 to 1851, and died Young.
    + 41 v. Susannah Dettwiler was born 8 Aug 1831, and died 2 May 1914.
    + 42 vi. Joseph W. Dettwiler was born 17 Feb 1834 in Waterloo Co., Ontario,
    Canada, and died 29 Apr 1917.
    + 43 vii. Jonas Dettwiler was born 3 Apr 1840 in Waterloo Co., Ontario,
    Canada, and died 1917.
    44 viii. Henry Dettwiler was born 5 Apr 1842, and died 4 Feb 1917 in Morgan
    Co., MO.
    + 45 ix. Esther Dettwiler was born from 1827 to 1851.
    + 46 x. Christian W. Dettwiler was born 31 Dec 1845.
    47 xi. Rudolph Dettwiler was born from 1827 to 1851, and died Young.
    48 xii. John Dettwiler was born from 1827 to 1851, and died Young.
    6. Elizabeth Wenger (Joseph Wenger7, Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian"
    Wenger5, Ulrich Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr.
    Wenger1) was born 11 Feb 1805 in Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, and died 12 Jun
    1884 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada. She was buried in Martin
    Mennonite Church Cemetery, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada. She married Peter
    Weber 1822 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada, son of Peter Weber and Veronica
    "Fanny" Wenger. He was born 11 Jun 1801 in Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, and
    died 3 Jul 1873 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada. He was buried in
    Martin Mennonite Church Cemetery, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    Children of Elizabeth Wenger and Peter Weber are:
    49 i. Israel Weber was born 2 Sep 1823 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 15
    Oct 1849 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    + 50 ii. Jonas Weber was born 8 Nov 1824 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 16
    Jan 1875 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    51 iii. Zimmerman Weber was born 3 May 1826 in Conestoga, Waterloo
    Co., Ontario, Canada, and died 13 Jun 1893 in Huron Co., Ontario,
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    Canada.
    52 iv. Peter Weber was born 26 Dec 1827 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died in Urbana, Champaign Co., OH.
    + 53 v. Isaac H. Weber was born 19 Sep 1829 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 5 Feb 1892 in Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    + 54 vi. Joseph Weber was born 10 Nov 1831 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada.
    55 vii. Veronica Weber was born 7 Jun 1833 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died Young.
    + 56 viii.Mary Weber was born 20 Oct 1834 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 23 Nov 1907 in Waterloo Co., Ontario,
    Canada.
    57 ix. Elizabeth Weber was born 3 Feb 1836 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 27 May 1850 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada.
    58 x. Eli Weber was born 10 Sep 1837 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 1882 in Barry Co., MI. He married Eliza
    Myer. She was born ABT 1837.
    59 xi.Magdalena Weber was born 14 Jun 1839 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died Young.
    60 xii. John Weber was born 15 Jun 1840 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada.
    61 xiii. Susannah Weber was born 3 Dec 1841 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died Young.
    + 62 xiv. Anna Weber was born 31 Mar 1843 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 5 Jun 1928 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada.
    63 xv. Lydia Weber was born 13 Jun 1844 in Conestogo, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died Young.
    + 64 xvi. Catherine Weber was born 15 Nov 1846 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 5 Jun 1922 in Waterloo Co., Ontario,
    Canada.
    65 xvii. Lovina Weber was born 25 Feb 1848 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 1858 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co., Ontario,
    Canada.
    66 xviii. Hiram Weber was born 31 May 1850 in Conestoga, Waterloo Co.,
    Ontario, Canada, and died 5 Sep 1921.
    8. Susanna Wenger (Joseph Wenger7, Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian"
    Wenger5, Ulrich Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr.
    Wenger1) was born 3 Apr 1810 in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 7 Jan 1879. She
    was buried in Holy Corners Cemetery, Caledonia, MI. She married Joseph Martin
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    21 Sep 1834, son of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman. He was born 24 Dec 1811
    in Lancaster Co., PA, and died 21 Mar 1856. He was buried in Martin Mennonite
    Church Cemetery, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    Children of Susanna Wenger and Joseph Martin are:
    + 67 i. Daniel Martin was born 16 Sep 1835 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada,
    and died 6 Mar 1885.
    + 68 ii.Mary Martin was born 4 Nov 1836 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    69 iii.Magdalena Martin was born 4 Nov 1836, and died 4 Nov 1836.
    70 iv. Peter Martin was born 13 May 1838, and died 13 May 1838.
    71 v. Joseph Martin was born 23 Mar 1839, and died 23 Mar 1839.
    72 vi. Benjamin W. Martin was born 23 Mar 1839, and died 23 Mar 1839.
    + 73 vii. Anna Martin was born 26 Mar 1840 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada,
    and died 6 Feb 1917 in Morrin, Alberta, Canada.
    + 74 viii. Simon Martin was born 1 Dec 1841 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada.
    75 ix. Zimmerman Martin was born 20 Dec 1843 in Canada, and died 4 Dec
    1866 in MI. He married Sarah Meyer 3 Nov 1863, daughter of John
    Meyer, Esq. and Mary Wenger. She was born 17 Feb 1843, and died 9
    Dec 1926.
    + 76 x. Susanna Martin was born 11 Aug 1845.
    9. Isaac Wenger (Joseph Wenger7, Hans "John" Wenger6, Ulrich "Christian"
    Wenger5, Ulrich Chrisitian Wenger4, Benedict Wenger3, Christian Wenger2, Mr.
    Wenger1) was born 18 Feb 1812, and died 6 Mar 1890. He married Mary
    Bowman 26 Mar 1839 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada, daughter of Jonathan
    Bowman and Polly Schneider. She was born 16 Jul 1818, and died 4 Oct 1899.
    Children of Isaac Wenger and Mary Bowman are:
    77 i. Joseph Wenger was born 22 Dec 1839, and died 12 Jun 1842.
    78 ii. Jonathan Wenger was born 19 Oct 1841, and died 17 Apr 1843.

    Joseph — Elizabeth Zimmerman. Elizabeth was born 21 Nov 1778, Of, Pennsylvania; died 23 Mar 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Elizabeth Zimmerman was born 21 Nov 1778, Of, Pennsylvania; died 23 Mar 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Wenger
    • Eby ID Number: 00128-7967.1
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    OUR FAMILY BARNS \endash by Grayden SLOWINS:

    The oldest barn still in existence in our family is that of my Mennonite relatives at Martindale, Lancaster County, PA. A stone barn built by Joseph & Elizabeth ZiMMERMAN WENGER in 1797, it has been well maintained and added to, and cows are still milked there every night & morning. Also teams of horses call it home, along with a black buggy, a John DEERE tractor with steel lugs, and a spring wagon painted John DEERE green & yellow. The "new" house, also of stone, was built in 1800 to replace the old structure Joseph was born in, in 1769. They were my great-great-great-great-grandparents. His sister Elizabeth ZIMMERMAN WENGER married his wife's brother Christian ZIMMERMAN, and when Elizabeth ZIMMERMAN WENGER was widowed, she sold he farm to Christian & Elizabeth WENGER ZIMMERMAN, so the current owners are doubly cousins to us.

    The second oldest barn, on the nearby farm at Groffdale, PA, of our five times great-grandfather, Christian WENGER, who emigrated from Switzerland in 1727, was replaced "new" in 1811. It is also largely built of stone. The foundations of the old barn are nearby.

    The third oldest barn is a little unpainted wood barn built for widow Elizabeth ZIMMERMAN WENGER when she moved with her family from Martindale, PA, to Martin's Corners, Waterloo Township, Ontario, in 1825. The stone house and white wood church are also still standing.

    Children:
    1. Joseph Wenger was born Abt 1802, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died DIED IN INFANCY.
    2. Christian Wenger was born 1802, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 Feb 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Wenger was born 14 Dec 1804, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 21 Sep 1882.
    4. Elizabeth Wenger was born 11 Feb 1805, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 12 Jun 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Zimmerman Wenger was born 25 Nov 1807, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 25 Mar 1831; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Susannah Wenger was born 1810, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died , , Michigan, USA.
    7. Isaac Z. Wenger was born 18 Feb 1812, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 6 Mar 1890, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayton Union Cemetery, Ayton, Grey Co., Ontario.
    8. Mary Wenger was born 28 Apr 1814, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 Mar 1868, Near Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Jonas Z. Wenger was born 6 May 1815, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 16 Jan 1897, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Magdalena Wenger was born Abt 1816, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. 7. Esther Wenger was born 23 Jul 1819, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Aug 1850, Near Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.