David Philip Reist

Other Events:

• Misfortune: scalded at Sugar Factory
• Residence: Rosendale, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70440
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite - Brethern ?
• Residence: 1962, RR2, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

CLAYTON J. REIST - son of George and Elizabeth (Koch) Reist of Rosendale, was born in the Conestoga area October 25, 1894. He was 10 years old when the family moved into the Bloomingdale-Rosendale area. He assisted with the market gardening and worked at various places until 1917 when he went to the Canadian North West on a harvest excursion and worked in the grain field s at Calgary, Alberta. From, there he went to Ocean Falls, B.C. where he was employed as a pipe fitter in a paper mill for seventeen years. He was a foreman here for twelve years and returned to Rosendale.....


Clayton Reist grows about 80,000 cabbages which are shredded into fifty gallon barrels for sauerkraut. About 20 tons are salted away each year. The cabbages are stored at an even cool temperature and the sauerkraut is cured about a month before it is ready for sale. Six barrels a week are sold in the Kitchener area. The lusty odour o f sauerkraut pervades many homes in the winter months. Louis Pasteur declared it to be one o f the most useful and healthful vegetable dishes on earth. it contains all the vitamins. It is rich in lime, potash and phosphorous, iron and calcium, the bone building substance....

Womens' Intitute Tweedsmuir History - Rosendale Volume 2

Clayton — Cora Amelia Jantz. Cora (daughter of William Yantz and Elsie Selina Devitt) was born 4 Apr 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 2011, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Cora Amelia Reist
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156377
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

REIST, Cora Amelia (nee Yantz) Cora Amelia Reist passed away on December 25, 2011 at Lanark Place Retirement Home in her 102nd year. Lovingly remembered by her children, Clayton, Leonard (Marcy) and David (Wilma) all of Kitchener, and brother Harry Yantz of Waterloo. Predeceased by her husband, Clayton Jacob Reist, in 1969, parents, William and Elsie Yantz, brothers, Wilfred, Alfred and Arthur and sisters Bernice Wilkens, Edith Stoskopf, and Viola Stricker, daughter-in-law Patricia (nee Ribey) and by two great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by her grand-children, Kevin Reist, Kristine Hadland (Dale), Kathleen Milhousen (Larry), Cheryl Reist (Judy), Deborah Olmstead (Jack), John Reist, Richard Reist, Rhonda Reist and Joy-Elaine Chenier (Phil), by her twelve great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. "Nana," as she was referred to by most, loved life and her family. She loved quilting and crocheting, reading, watching curling on TV, baking, playing euchre and tile rummy and spending time with friends and family. Cora was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Kitchener. A special thanks to the staff of Lanark Place for their loving care during Cora's four month residence at the home. The Reist family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener. A funeral service celebrating Cora's life will take place in the funeral home chapel on Friday morning at 10: 30 a.m. with Rev. Nancy Kelly officiating. Interment at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. A reception will follow at the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. For those who wish, memorial donations to St. Mark's Lutheran Church or a charity of one's choice will be gratefully acknowledged.

Waterloo Region Record 27 Dec 2011

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00090-5238.2
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Commercial Traveler
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite - Bretheren ?
• Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennomite

Notes:

George and Elizabeth Reist purchased the Rosendale property from David and Mary Ann Bott March 28, 1908, for $1,450 including a horse, some cows and various implements. Trading horses was a favorite pastime of George Reist. Many horses passed through his hands and he had a favorite cure for balky animals. When a horse balked, ground was put into its mouth and the unpleasant taste diverted the animal's mind and made it co-operate for the time being at least. On more than one occasion two or three animals were traded in one day.
George Reist was employed as a travelling salesman by Dumarts Limited (now Burns & Company) for eight to ten years and in his absence Mrs. Reist and the older children operated a market gardening business and attended the Berlin weekly market.

The 16 year old son Clayton was employed at the Sugar factory and on Nov. 10, 1910 he wo s so severely scalded in an accident there, that doctors despaired for his life . He was taken to the Berlin Hospital in an ambulance drawn by horses. His good health and constant attendance by nurses were factors in his miraculous recovery. He was in hospital until Christmas and the entire cost was $84 for hospitalization, nurses and doctors.

George Reist was a firm believer in planting in the time of the moon, and also in the practice of charming for ailments. The sauerkraut business began on a small scale. Mrs. Reist cut the cabbage by hand and made sauerkraut by the dish pan full.

They soon supplied sauerkraut for the suppers peculiar to this district and Polish wedding receptions. For a time sauerkraut suppers were served at their home in Rosendale. The largest supper was served to 72 people on the lawn. The Reists were by now producing large quantities of sauerkraut and it was made by machinery. At the Kitchener market customers were lined three deep at the Reist stall to buy their weekly supply. One man remarked that the Reist stall was "one place where we get Scripture measures".

Mr. and Mrs. George Reist enjoyed good health and continued to be active. A 60th wedding anniversary was celebrated on Sept. 15, 1951. betters were received iron Prime Minister St. Laurent, Louis 0. Breithaupt, M.P., and Mayor S. Leavine of Kitchener. Five years later a 65th wedding anniversary was held at a family dinner at the Old Landmark, Conestoga. Mrs. Reist was 88 years old at this time and Mr. Reist 86. Mr. Reist said on this occasion - "when a person is getting old one snould take something to keep his blood thin". He went on to explain that this counteracts the tendency of the blood to clot which often causes death. He recommended mineral salts to be taken each morning before breakfast. He also advocated he use flax seed for its benficial effects.

Womens' Intitute Tweedsmuir History - Rosendale Volume 2

George married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Koch 14 Sep 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of David Koch and Elizabeth Reichert) was born 3 Jul 1866, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Reist
• Name: Lizzie Koch
• Eby ID Number: 00067-4112.6
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite - Brethern ?
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
• Residence: 1963, RR2, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

MRS. ELIZABETH BEIST - Mrs. Elizabeth Reist, 94, of RR 2, Waterloo, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, at K-W Hospital after a brief illness. She was born July 3, 1868, at Conestogo, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Koch. Her husband, George A. Reist, died May 7, 1961.

Mrs. Reist was a member of the United Missionary Church, Breslau.

Surviving are four sons, Clayton J. and Victor R., both of RR 2, Waterloo, Clarence S. of Kitchener, and D. Edgar of Waterloo; two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Dahmer, of RR 2, Waterloo, and Myra M. Reist of Hamilton; a sister, Mrs. Titus Hallman of Rochester; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three sisters and ten brothers.

Elmira Signet Jan 23 1963 pg 15

Other Events:

• Name: William Jantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156370
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

William — Elsie Selina Devitt. Elsie (daughter of John K. Devitt and Susannah Cressman) was born 3 Jan 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elsie Selina Yantz
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2081.2
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00090-5238
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jacob Reist, "was born November 7th, 1847. He was married to Catharine Zeller who died November 9th, 1892. He resides on a farm situated on the west side of the Grand River, near the Woolwich boundary. His family consists of two 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.].

Jacob married Catherine Zeller 22 Aug 1869, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Philip Zeller and Sarah Schiedel) was born 25 Dec 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1892, Near Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catherine Reist
• Eby ID Number: 00138-8400
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer W.
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catherine Zeller, "the eldest in the family was born December 25th, 1848. She was married to Jacob Reist. They resided near Woolwich boundary line, a little south-east of Conestogo, where she died November 9th, 1892, leaving two 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.].

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16641169
• Eby ID Number: 00067-4112
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: David Koch
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• 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
• 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; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

David Koch, "was born September 1st, 1840. He is married to Elizabeth Reichert. They resided on his father's old farm until lately. After he purchased the old 'Musselman Farm' at Conestogo he moved there where he now resides. Mr. Koch is one of our most successful farmers in the township of Woolwich. His family consists 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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Koch. - David R. Koch was born Sept. 1, 1840; died Feb. 23, 1916; aged 75 y. 23 d. On Oct. 21, 1861, he was married to Elizabeth Reichert. To this union were born 12 children of whom 2 preceded him. He leaves a sorrowing widow, 6 sons, 4 daughters, a number of grandchildren, and many friends and acquaintances to mourn his departure. He united with the Mennonite Church early in life and remained faithful to the end. He was of a hopeful, cheerful disposition, and seemed to see the bright side of things. He always had a kindly smile for everybody, and his cheerful face will be missed in the home and in the church where he always attended regularly if health permitted. During the last few weeks of his life he suffered from a complication of diseases from which he patiently waited to be relieved, being ready and anxious to exchange mortal suffering for immortal glory. Funeral services Feb. 26, by Bishous Jonas Snider and Abr. Gingerich. Interment in Conestoga Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: "Bishous" is as spelled in the original.

Gospel Herald - Volume VIII, Number 51 - March 16, 1916 - pages 828, 831, 832

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Died At Conestogo, on Wednesday, Feb. 23rd, 1916 David Koch, Aged 75 years, 5 months and 23 days. The Funeral Will be held from his late residence in Conestogo on Saturday, Feb. 26th, 1916, at 1 o'clock p. m., from there to the St. Jacobs Mennonite church for service and thence to the Conestogo Mennonite Burial Ground on the Hawksville road for interment. Flowers gratefully declined. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. [added by donor: Grandmother and Grandfather of Betty Lang (nee Koch) and Claude Koch]

Funeral Card

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DAVID KOCH.

His farm is near the outskirts of the village and is one of the oldest in the township, being known as the old Musselman farm, Mr. Koch was born. in Woolwich Township, on lot 34, German Company's Tract, in 1840. He comes down from good, old German stock, his father being born in Weinsberg, Germany, in 1801. The latter came to the New World in 1819, and in 1824, after a matrimonial alliance with Barbara, daughter of John and Susannah Reist, commenced house- keeping in the wilds of Woolwich, on lot No. 34. Here the parent stem flourished, and for a period of some sixty odd years they diligently labored toward the advancement of civilization, and reared a family of eight children. The father was ordained as a minister of the Mennonite faith in 1845, and until his death in 1889, he was a faithful expounder of the doctrines of that denomination. He had reached the ripe age of eighty-eight years-full of honors when the last summons came. His wife, who was born in 1801, followed him to await the resurrection, at the remarkably advanced age of ninety years.

The son David, and subject of this sketch, was not reared in the lap of luxury in his younger days, and as the common phrase goes, had to "hoe his own row." He was married to Elizabeth Reichert. They have been blessed with twelve children. Despite having to face sickness and other misfortunes in his pathway through life, Mr. Koch has succeeded in reaching the top rung in the ladder of agricultural pursuits, and to-day is the happy possessor of four hundred and sixty acres of as choice land as you will find in the County of Waterloo. He is a practical farmer in every sense of the term. Yet, while he has accummulated all these acres in the face of adversities, he has enjoyed the bright side of life, and has not denied those around him the comforts which go to make life worth the living. Being of a jovial, good-natured disposition whenever you meet him, either in his own domicile or in public, has made him a very popular citizen in his neighborhood. Those who have occasion to sojourn under his roof are always shown that generous hospitality so typical of the average Pennsylvania- Dutch home, where the stranger or visitor is made to feel that he is one of the family. Mr. Koch, being now in the 58th year of his age, is still able to perform a good day's work, and every day, excepting the Sabbath, he will be found busily engaged on some portion of his estate. He does not confine his farming exclusively to the raising of grain, but annually turns out quite a number of fat cattle for export. In his stables at the time of my visit, were a number of very choice animals, which have already been sold for shipment to the British market. Mr. Koch will chat for hours upon subjects pertaining to agriculture, and it may be said that many profitable pointers are to be ob tained by embyro farmers from his well-balanced mind. Not only is he thoroughly versed in farming, but is an intelligent conversationalist on questions foreign to his adopted vocation.

Waterloo County Chronicle 5 May 1898 pg 8

David married Elizabeth Reichert 29 Oct 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph Reichert and Catharina Elizabetha "Catherine" Garnshorn) was born 10 Aug 1839, Mönchzell, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 16 Feb 1932, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16641169
• Nationality: , Canada
• Name: Elizabeth Koch
• Residence: Mennonite
• Eby ID Number: 00002-325.3
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Elizabeth Reichert
• Immigration: 1843, , Canada
• Immigration: 1846
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Koch - Elizabeth Reichert Koch, wife of David R. Koch, Sr., died at the home of her son, Charles at Conestoga, Waterloo Co., Ont., Feb. 16, 1932; aged 92 y. 6 m. 6 d. She was predeceased by her husband 16 years ago; also by 2 sons and 1 daughter. She is survived by 5 sons and 4 daughters. Early in life she united with the Mennonite Church, and lived a consistent life to the end. Funeral services were held Feb. 19, conducted by bishops Abram Gingerich and Moses M. Brubacher.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIV, No. 52 - March 24, 1932 - pages 1118, 1119, 1120

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Passed Away in Conestogo, Ont., on Tuesday Feb. 16th 1932. Elizabeth Koch, Relict of the late David Koch, aged 92 years, 6 months and 6 days.

Funeral Card

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MRS. ELIZABETH KOCH

CONESTOGO, Feb. 17. The death occurred yesterday at the home here of Mrs. Elizabeth Koch, wife of the late David Koch, Sr., In her 93rd year. Deceased had been a resident in this district for the past 3 years.

She is survived by four daughters, Mr B. S. Musselman, Mrs. G. Roint, Mrs. 2. Stauffer, and Mrs. T. Hallman, and five sons, Solomon, Menno, David, Charles and Norman. Her husband, one daughter, Mrs. J. Bowman, two sons, Aaron and Henry predeceased her. With the exception of Mrs. T. Halman, who resides in Rochester, N. Y., tho children all live in this vicinity.

The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 1.30 from the residece to the Mennonite Church at St. Jacobs. Interment will be made in the Conestogo Mennonite Cemetery.

Other Events:

• Name: Joseph Jantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69648
• Occupation: 1874, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mason
• Residence: 1874, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1876, Rosendale, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Joseph married Justina "Christina" Schreiber 14 Jul 1874, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Justina (daughter of John Schreiber and Augustina "Augusta") was born 30 Oct 1853, , Germany; died 24 May 1937, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Nationality: , Canada
• Name: Christina Schreiber
• Name: Justina "Christina" Yantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69649
• Immigration: 1861, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1861, , Canada
• Residence: 1874, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1874, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00030-2352
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

John Devitt, "was born June 9th, 1852. He is married to Susannah Cressman and resides four miles east of Berlin, on lot No. 119, German Company's Tract, where he owns a beautiful farm on the west bank of the Grand River. They 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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Devitt - John K. Devitt was born June 9, 1852, near Kitchener, Ont.; died at his home in Didsbury, Alta., Jan. 29, 1935; aged 82 y. 7 m. 19 d. He was married to Susannah Cressman March 2, 1875. To this union were born 7 children; 2 died in infancy. Surviving are his widow; Elise Yantz of Kitchener, Ont.; Alice Gremm of High River, Alta.; Bernice Harder of Didsbury, Alta.; Lena Dreyfus of Detroit, Mich.; J. Royder Devitt of Winsor, Ont.; 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 1 brother (Aaron of Winnipeg, Man.), 1 sister (Mrs. Heist, Kitchener, Ont.). He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church from young manhood, and was ever true to the faith. He was buried in West Zion Mennonite Cemetery near Carstairs, Alta. Services were conducted by Isaac Miller.

Gospel Herald - March 28, 1935 - p. 1103, 1104

John married Susannah Cressman 2 Mar 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Henry Cressman and Sarah Woolner) was born 25 Jul 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1936, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , West Zion Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Devitt
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2081
• Residence: 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Cressman, "was born July 25th, 1857. She is married to John K. Devitt. They reside on the east end of lot No. 119, German Company's Tract, on the farm known as the old "David Clemens Farm".

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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Devitt.--Susannah Cressman was born in Ontario July 25, 1857; died at Didsbury, Alta., Aug. 27, 1936; aged 79 y. 1 m. 2 d. She was married to J. K. Devitt on March 2, 1875. To this union were born 1 son (J. Royden of Winsor, Ont.) and 4 daughters (Mrs. Elsie Yantz of Kitchener, Ont.; Mrs. Alice Grimm, High River, Alta.; Mrs. Bernice Harder, Didsbury, Alta.; Mrs. Lena Dreyfus, Detroit, Mich.). She is survived by her 5 children, 14 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for about 50 years. Funeral services were conducted on Aug. 29. 1936, at Didsbury by F. Vinett and then at the West Zion church near Carstairs, Alta., by Isaac Miller and Abram Reist. Burial in the adjoining cemetery beside her husband.

Gospel Herald, September 10, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.24 - page 527,528,529