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

Johanna Bolander

Female 1881 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Johanna Bolander was born Oct 1881, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry Bolender and Mary Maurer); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194795
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henry BolenderHenry Bolender was born 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johan Conrad "Conrad" Bolender and Margaret Louisa "Louisa" Roake); died 13 May 1940, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Residence: 39 Cameron St.N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115428
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Passes Away/ at 39 Cameron Street, Kitchener, Ontario. Monday, May 13th, 1940, Henry Bolender Aged 84 years, 2 months and 7 days.

    The Funeral Will take place on Thursday, May 16th, at two p. m. from Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel Elmira, to Zion Evangelical Church for service. Interment in Elmira Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card of Henry Bolender in possession of Marion Roes 2012

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    HENRY BOLENDER

    Mr. Henry Bolender, aged 84, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Musselman, 39 Cameron Street, Kitchener, after ailing for same time.

    Mr. Bolender, born in Woolwich township., has lived in Kitchener for the past 20 years. Mr. Bolender is survived by two sons, Edward and George of the 8th line of Peel, one daughter, Mrs. Fred Musselman of Kitchener, and one sister, Mrs., Louis Miller of Elmira. Thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. His wife predeceased him about 20 years ago.

    The funeral will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at two o'clock from Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel to the Evangelical church. Rev. C. H. Cornwell and Rev. W. J. Zimmerman will officiate.

    Henry married Mary Maurer Apr 1878. Mary (daughter of George Maurer and Louisa Bender) was born CALC 25 Dec 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary MaurerMary Maurer was born CALC 25 Dec 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Maurer and Louisa Bender); died 28 Jun 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Bolender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115429
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Multi-generation photo: 1913
    • Residence: 1913, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Hy. Bolender Has Passed Away

    Death Relieved Her Suffering on Monday


    There passed away on Monday of this week an esteemed resident of Elmira in the person of Mrs. Henry Bolender. Mrs. Bolender had been in poor health for about two years before death ended her sufferings. Her maiden name was Mary Maurer and her father resided on a farm in Upper Woolwich. She and Mr. Bolender were married in April of 1878 and for upward of 12 years had lived happily as man and wife. Their first year was spent on a farm in Upper Woolwich, after which they removed to Peel Township. Twelve years ago they retired, taking up their residence in Elmira.

    Mrs. Bolender is survived by her husband, two sons and one daughter. The sons are: Edward, George and the daughter, Mrs. Fred Musselman, of Elmira. Her parents predeceased her. Two brothers and four sisters are living: Michael Maurer of Chesley and George Maurer of Upper Woolwich; Mrs. Andrew Filsinger, Mrs. Martin Straub and Mrs. Louise Kaehn of Kitchener and Mrs. Chris Dreisinger, of Elmira.

    Mrs. Bolender's funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the family residence on Church Street to the Union cemetery, where burial took place, after which services were held in Zion Evangelical Church. Rev. Mr. Brown officiated. She was 63 years, 6 months and 3 days of age. The late Mrs. Bolender was a loving wife and mother, who was generally esteemed for her many good qualities. Her death has called forth many sincere expressions of regret and her husband and family are being made the recipients of the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

    \b\iElmira Signet, July 1, 1920

    Children:
    1. Henry Edward "Edward" Bolender was born 10 May 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1955; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Johanna Bolander was born Oct 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Louisa Bolender was born Oct 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. George Edwin Bolender was born 17 Jul 1884, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1977, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Johan Conrad "Conrad" Bolender was born 3 Jul 1815, Stiedenrode, , Hessen, Germany; died 22 Mar 1873, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Conrad Bohlander
    • Name: Conrad Bolender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55965
    • Residence: 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1864, Woolwich Township German Company Tract 125, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.

    Johan — Margaret Louisa "Louisa" Roake. Margaret was born 14 Nov 1825, , Germany; died 9 Aug 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Margaret Louisa "Louisa" Roake was born 14 Nov 1825, , Germany; died 9 Aug 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Louisa
    • Name: Louisa Roake
    • Name: Margaret Louisa "Louisa" Bolender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55964
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. Andreas "Andrew" Bolender was born 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1928, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , West Zion Mennonite Cemetery, near, Carstairs, , Alberta, Canada.
    2. John Bolender was born 25 Nov 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1909, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Henry Bolender was born 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 1940, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Marion Bolender was born 28 Jun 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1941, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  George MaurerGeorge Maurer was born 27 Dec 1824, Sinsheim, Sinsheim, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany (son of George Maurer); died 10 Dec 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232873259
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38624
    • Immigration: 1847, , Ontario, Canada
    • Naturalization: 1858
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
    • Immigration: 1880, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Multi-generation photo: 1913

    Notes:

    Death came very suddenly, Dec. 10th, after only a day's illness, to Mr. George Maurer, senior, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Koehn, Berlin. Deceased would have reached his 89th birthday had he lived until the 29th day of this month. He was sick only one day, death being due to the infirmities of advanced age. He was born in Germany, coming to this country and living for a number of years at North Woolwich on a farm. Nearly 20 years ago, he retired from farming, making his home in Elmira. Five weeks ago he went to Berlin to stay with Mrs. Koehn. Seven children are left to mourn the loss of their father. They are: Michael of Paisley; Mrs. Andrew Filsinger, Berlin; Mrs. Henry Bolender, Elmira; Mrs. Martin Straub, Berlin; George, Woolwich; Mrs. Otto Kehn [sic], Berlin and Mrs. Chris Dreisinger, Elmira. The funeral took place on Saturday last, the remains being buried in the North Woolwich cemetery.


    Elmira Signet, December 18, 1913

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    Maurer. - Brother Georg Maurer was born December 27th, 1824 in Tiesbach (Diesbach?), municipality of Sinsheim, Grand Duchy of Baden and deceased December 10th, 1913 in Berlin, Ont. at an age of 88 years, 11 months and 14 days. He came to Canada as a young man, residing in Waterloo County and from this time he lived in this area. He married Luisa Bender in 1852, who went to Eternity 12 years before him. This marriage had 9 children, two deceased very young. Approximately 25 years ago he became converted, became a member of the Evangelical congregation and remained loyal to the Lord and the Church to his last day. A year ago he developed dropsy that caused his death. He leaves behind 2 sons, 5 daughters, 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, many relatives and friends mourning over his death. Brother M. L. Wing conducted the service at the house in Berlin and the signer at the church of Woolwich, where the funeral took place. F. B. Meyer [pastor?]


    Family Bible Newspaper clipping [most likely from the Berliner Journal newspaper]

    George married Louisa Bender 31 Mar 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of Johann Burkhardt "Burkhardt" Bender and Catharina Filsinger) was born 28 Oct 1835, Eschelbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 15 Nov 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Louisa Bender was born 28 Oct 1835, Eschelbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany (daughter of Johann Burkhardt "Burkhardt" Bender and Catharina Filsinger); died 15 Nov 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232874138
    • Name: Louisa Maurer
    • Name: Luisa Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38625
    • Immigration: 1847, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Luisa Maurer

    Ne Bender, born in Eschelbach, Baden, deceased in peace November 15th, 1901 in Berlin, Ont., 66 years and 18 days of age. She came with her parents as a child to Amerika. She entered matrimony with Georg Maurer in the year 1852 out of which sprouted 9 children, two of them went before their mother. She became converted to the Lord in her youth. She resided many years in Oberwoolich [Upper Woolwich Township/North Woolwich], Waterloo County, Ont. The last two years, she and her husband lived with their daughter in Berlin, where she also deceased. The departed, in poor health, suffered with heart and neuropathic malady, which she endured with Christian patience and resignation in the will of our Lord. She leaves behind a very sad husband, 7 children, 20 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and 2 siblings. May the Lord help them all to a life in Eternity. A.V. Haist [pastor?]


    Family Bible Entry Newspaper clipping [most likely from the Berliner Journal newspaper]

    Children:
    1. Michael Maurer was born 25 Feb 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1928, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; was buried , Paisley Cemetery, Paisley, Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Caroline Maurer was born 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Catherine Maurer was born Apr 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Mary Maurer was born CALC 25 Dec 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Reichert Mauer (?) was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Maurer was born 5 Apr 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1943; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. George Maurer was born 29 Jun 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1939, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Louisa Maurer was born 19 Apr 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Michael Maurer was born Abt 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Harriet "Hettie" Maurer was born 1 Jul 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1936, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  George Maurer was born Abt 1795, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115506

    Children:
    1. 6. George Maurer was born 27 Dec 1824, Sinsheim, Sinsheim, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 10 Dec 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 14.  Johann Burkhardt "Burkhardt" Bender was born CALC 6 Feb 1802, , Germany; died 12 Nov 1873, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Church Cemetery, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96766884
    • Name: Burkhard Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171567
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist

    Johann — Catharina Filsinger. Catharina was born CALC 28 Apr 1811, , Germany; died 14 Dec 1878, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Church Cemetery, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  3. 15.  Catharina Filsinger was born CALC 28 Apr 1811, , Germany; died 14 Dec 1878, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Church Cemetery, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96766937
    • Name: Catharina Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171568
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist

    Children:
    1. 7. Louisa Bender was born 28 Oct 1835, Eschelbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 15 Nov 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Burkhardt Bender was born 7 Dec 1837, Eschelbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 5 Apr 1902, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Michael Bender was born 28 Mar 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1924, Goderich Township, Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.