Harold Israel Snider

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194131
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-5832
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, Shop
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Jacob — Minnie Krueger. Minnie (daughter of Johann "John" Krueger and Wilhelmina "Mena" "Mina" Behrends) was born 1 Jun 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Minnie Snider
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41516
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Button Works
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00106-5822
• Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Israel Snider, "was born August 17th, 1839. On October 16th, 1860 he was married to Veronica Martin who was born January 27th, 1843, and died June 7th, 1878. On January 14th, 1879, he was again married to Mary Baetz who was born October 15th, 1858. At present Mr. Snider resides near Crosshill, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. His family consists of sixteen children, of whom the eldest eight 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

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FOUND DEAD IN FIELD

Mr. Israel Snider, Well Known Waterloo County Farmer Passes Away Suddenly

LARGE FAMILY SURVIVES

Mr Israel Snider of near Crosshill brother of Mr William Snider and Mrs Aaron Kraft, Waterloo died very suddenly on Tuesday afternoon, being found dead in the field on his farm about three o'clock. Deceased although a sufferer from heart troubles for about a year, was able to attend to his duties and on the day of his death was feeling better then usual. After diner he went to the field with disc and team and about three o'clock it was noticed that his team was going about the field without a driver and on investigation Mr Snider was found dead. The late Mr Snider was born on the old homestead near Waterloo, now occupied by Bishop Jonas Snider. Previous to moving to the farm near Crosshill sixteen years ago he resided near Berlin, where he also followed the occupation of farmer. Deceased was in his 42nd year being born August 17, 1839. On October 16th, 1860 he was married to Veronica Martin who died June 7th, 1878. On January 14th 1879 he was again married to Mary Baetz who survives.. His family consists of eighteen children of whom the eldest eight were born unto his first wife viz: Noah, died in infancy, Nancy (Mrs Moses U. Clemens) Mariette Mich., Hannah (Mrs. Daniel E. Shantz) of Berlin, Veronica (Mrs. ?? B. Betzner) Berlin, Isaiah died a year ago [1910], Elizabeth (Mrs Frederick Fr??) Blair, Elias died at age of 5 years, Mary Ann (Mrs. Mrs O. Cobler) Sandusky, Mich. Sylvester, died in infancy, Jacob, Waterloo, Nelson and Aldon, Berlin, Alberta, Toronto, Israel, Waterloo, Elenora (Mrs. Jack Armstrong), Waterloo, Alice, Elma and Loretta, at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: E.W.B. Snider, St Jacobs, William Snider, Waterloo, Bishop Jonas Snider of near Waterloo, Jacob, John and Isaac, German Mills, Tilman and Amos in Iowa, Mrs. Aaron Kraft, Waterloo, Mrs. Eph. Shantz, Didsbury, Alta. The funeral will be held on Friday at 11: 30 a.m. from his late residence near Crosshill to the Mennonite Church, Berlin for services and the East End Cemetery for interment. Many friends will morn with deep regret of the death of Mr. Snider who was well and favourably known throughout the County where he was an esteemed and respected residence. The bereaved have the sympathy of the community in their affliction.

Berlin Daily Telegraph, Wed. April 26, 1911, Pg 4:

Israel married Mary Baetz 14 Jan 1879, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of George Baetz and Anna Catharine Margaret "Margaret" Stuckhardt) was born 15 Oct 1858, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1925, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-5822.1
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1925, 95 William St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: John Krueger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41507
• Immigration: 1853, , Canada
• Naturalization: 1860
• Residence: 1866, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1906, Herbert St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

The death occurred on Saturday evening, June 23rd, of Mr. Johann Krueger, at the advanced age of 82 years, 10 months and 10 days. Deceased was born in 1823 at Zarraen, Mecklemburg-Schween, and came to this country when a young man. He was one of the pioneers of the town of Waterloo, having lived there for nearly fifty years.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, June 28, 1906

Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

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Death of Aged Resident

Mr. Johann Krueger Passed Away on Saturday - A Resident of Waterloo for Many Years

One of the pioneer residents of Waterloo passed away on Saturday evening at 8.30 o'clock in the person of Mr. Johann Krueger, Herbert Street, at the ripe old age of 82 years, 10 months and 10 days.

Deceased had been ill for several years, but was only confined to his bed two days previous to his death. He had been living retired for the last fifteen or twenty years.

The late Mr. Krueger was born in Zettaen, Mecklenburg-Schwerein, Germany, and came to Waterloo when a young man, where he has resided for upwards of fifty years. Deceased was one of the oldest members of St. John's Lutheran Church.

He is survived by a wife and large family. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, from his late residence, Herbert St., to St. John's Lutheran Church for service, thence to Mount Hope Cemetery for interment.

Berlin Daily Telegraph Jun 25 1906 pg 4

Johann married Wilhelmina "Mena" "Mina" Behrends 17 Jun 1866, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wilhelmina (daughter of Ernst Behrends and Gina Bies?) was born 20 Aug 1845, Grambson?, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mina Behrends
• Name: Minnie Behrends
• Name: Wilhelmina "Mena" "Mina" Krueger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152149
• Immigration: 1846, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1864, , Canada
• Residence: 1866, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Interesting: pioneer, story, religion
• Land: Waterloo Township - Bechtel Tract, Waterloo Township, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 007, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 012, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Name: Elias Schneider
• Residence: German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00106-5819
• Historic Building: Abt 1812, 172 King St. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Erb Kumpf House
• Occupation: 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller
• Historic Building: 1849, 36 Young St. W., Waterloo, Ontario; Dr. Voelker House
• Elected Office: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; coucillor - Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1874, Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ontario; Minister
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Rev. Elias Snider "was born September 3rd, 1815. In his boyhood days he took great interest in his father's business. By the time he was twenty-one years of age he was not only a practical miller but also a thorough business man. In 1851 he purchased from the late Barnabas Devitt the large farm containing 310 acres of land, for Ð1500 and in 1853 he purchased the large grist mills now in possession of Wm. Snider & Co., together with 320 acres of land for Ð3500 In 1854 be again sold the large real estate in the town of Waterloo and purchased the "Musselman Farm" about one mile north of Waterloo, to which place he then moved. In 1860 he purchased the German Mills together with 669 acres of land. The same year he, in company with Samuel S. Schneider, regained possession of the Waterloo Mills and continued in business until 1879 when they sold out to the present proprietors. Mr. Snider now retired from business. On November 10th 1835, he was married to Hannah, daughter of John and Hannah (Bergey) Bingeman. She was born August 1st 1815, and died December 23rd, 1893. In 1874 Mr. Snider was ordained to the ministry of the Mennonite body which position he held until his death which took place April 24th, 1890. His family consisted of twelve children, "


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

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Erb Street (David Eby) Mennonite Church

Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).

Due to a difference of opinion in the David Eby congregation, Sunday School classes were held at first in a private home, that of Levi Groff, beginning in 1887. The dissension which resulted culminated in a division in the church in 1889; the minister, Elias Schneider, and the deacon, Menno S. Shantz, left the church and joined with the Old Order Mennonites of Woolwich Township. The following year, 1890, saw the commencement of "Edification Meetings", which were held in the homes of members of the David Eby congregation. These meetings later became the Young People's Bible Meetings.

By the beginning of the twentieth century, it was recognized that the church building was either in need of repair or in need of complete replacement. Consideration was given to building a new church on the same site or on a site on King Street North. A decision was made to accept from Samuel S. Snider the donation of a parcel of land which was also on Erb Street, but nearer town. Excavation of the foundation for the new church began in the Spring of 1902. A dedication service was held on August 17, 1902. A parsonage was built in 1929 on land donated by Herbert Snider, the son of Samuel Snider. The church building was renovated and enlarged in 1949-1950; a dedication service was held on April 9, 1950. Further renovations were made in 1974..


Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900 By Rosemary Ambrose

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SNIDER.-In Waterloo township, Waterloo county, Ontario, on the 24th of April, Pre. Elias Snider, aged 74 years, 7 months and 21 days. Buried on the 27th at Martin's church, Waterloo township, where a very large concourse of relatives and friends had gathered, and on which occasion Paul Martin and Bish. Abraham Martin spoke from Psalm 126: 5, 6: and Luke 2: 29,30.

Herald of Truth pages, Vol. XXVII, Number 10, May 15, 1890, p. 157 and 158

Historic Building:
The original portion of the Erb-Kumpf House was built around 1812 by Abraham Erb, the founder of Waterloo, making it one of Waterloo's oldest homes. It was a three-bay structure facing a mill situated near the south-west corner of King and Erb Streets.
Abraham Erb came from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 1806 and settled on Lots 14 and 15 of the German Company Tract, land which now comprises the central business district of Waterloo. He established a sawmill on Beaver (Laurel) Creek in 1808 and a grist mill in 1816. In 1828, he sold his mills and a considerable quantity of land to Jacob C. Snider.
Magdalene Erb sold the home to Barnabas Devitt, her adopted son, in 1835. His son Benjamin served as Mayor of Waterloo from 1881 to 1883.
An addition to the house was probably built by Devitt in 1849. A slight hump in the roof on the north side indicates the location at which it joins the original structure. The application of a vertical board and clapboard which does not align is further evidence that it was added at a later date. The second addition, probably built by Hoffman around 1855, included the two-storey verandah at the front.

Elias Snider acquired the home and later sold it to Christian Kumpf in 1869. Kumpf was a newspaper owner, Mayor of Waterloo from 1879-1880, as well as Postmaster for 42 years. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Dominion Life Assurance Company in 1889. His son Ford, who became affectionately known as "Mr. Waterloo", was born in the home in 1877 and assumed ownership in 1899. One of the community's most public-spirited citizens, he served as Treasurer of Waterloo and Clerk/Manager of the Water and Light Commission. He was President of the Waterloo Red Cross Society and The Dominion Life Assurance Company.
At present, the house demonstrates a mixture of architectural styles. Among its Georgian characteristics is the six-over-six window pane arrangement. The facade, with its two wings, treillage, Gothic barge board and Doric columns, reflects the Regency influence.
In 1979, the home was sold to a law firm which has maintained the integrity of the exterior. A third addition in keeping with the style of the building has since been constructed.<sup>1a

1a</sup>Designated Properties www. waterloo.ca

Historic Building:
Constructed by Barnabus Devitt in 1849 and sold to Elias Snider in 1851.

Occupation:
Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).<sup>1a

1a</sup>Ambrose, Rosemary. Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide to Churches Established Before 1900. Kitchener, Ontario, Canada: Waterloo-Wellington Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 1993. [used the kind permission of Rosemary Ambrose 2011]

Elias married Hannah Bingeman 10 Nov 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of Johannes "John" Bingeman and Hannah S. Bergey) was born 1 Aug 1815, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 23 Dec 1893; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00009-1050
• Residence: 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Hannah Bingeman, " was born August 1st, 1815. On November 10th, 1835, she was married to Rev. Elias Snider who was born September 3rd, 1815, and died April 24th, 1890. She died December 23rd, 1893. They resided in the farm now possessed by their son Jonas. 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.].

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Mr. E. W. B. Snider's mother was buried at the Martin church cemetery on Tuesday.

Elmira Signet 4 Jan. 1894 p. 8, Col. 2

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209076424
• Name: George Betz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34841
• Occupation: 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Misfortune: 13 Feb 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; killed in sled accident

George married Anna Catharine Margaret "Margaret" Stuckhardt 1 May 1853, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of John Stuckhardt and Gertrude) was born 1829, , Germany; died 1909; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209076600
• Name: Anna Catharine Margaret "Margaret" Baetz
• Name: Anna Margaret Stuckhardt
• Name: Margaret Stuckhardt
• Name: Margaret Stuggart
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-374591
• Residence: 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41509

John — Mar.. Mar. was born Abt 1793, of, Scherwin, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mar. Krueger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41511

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41514

Ernst — Gina Bies?. Gina was born Abt 1815, of, Grambson?, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Gina Behrends
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103660