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  1. 1.  Dorcas B. Frey

    Dorcas — Arthur Taylor. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ezra H. Frey was born 11 Nov 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John S. Frey and Barbara Hoffman); died 4 Mar 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168525
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Ezra — Ada Brubacher. Ada (daughter of Benjamin S. Brubacher and Anna Magdalena Diefenbacher) was born 7 Jun 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1989; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ada Brubacher was born 7 Jun 1909, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Benjamin S. Brubacher and Anna Magdalena Diefenbacher); died 9 Jun 1989; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ada Frey
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168403
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Esther B. Frey
    2. 1. Dorcas B. Frey
    3. Amos Mark Frey was born 1943, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1944, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Marlene B. Frey
    5. Leslie John Frey


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John S. Frey was born 31 Jan 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Frey and Leavea "Levy" Stauffer); died 23 Oct 1946, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7438.2
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John — Barbara Hoffman. Barbara (daughter of Joseph B. Hoffman and Catharine M. Brubacher) was born 2 Aug 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1940; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Barbara Hoffman was born 2 Aug 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph B. Hoffman and Catharine M. Brubacher); died 25 Jul 1940; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Frey
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1477.2
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. John S. Frey

    ST. JACOBS.\emdash The funeral of the late Mrs. John S. Frey was held on Monday morning. After a short service at her late residence, the memorial service was held in the Conestogo meeting house near the Three Bridges, which was largely attended.

    She is survived by her husband, five daughters and seven sons: Mrs. Henry Bowman, Lexington, Mrs. Onias Weber, Hawkesville. Mrs. Allen Diefenbecker, 8th of Peel, Mrs. Amos Bowman and Mrs. Jacob Bowman of St. Jacobs. The sons are: Israel of Conestogo, Aaron, Tilman, Emanuel and Allen of St. Jacobs, John and Ezra of Heidelberg. One sister, Mrs. John Metzger, and one brother, Mr. Aaron Hoffman of Heidelberg, also survive.


    Waterloo Chronicle 2 Aug 1940 pg 6

    Children:
    1. Israel Frey was born 12 Jun 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1966; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Annie Frey was born 15 Oct 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1960; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Frey was born 4 Mar 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1977, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Methodist Church, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Aaron H. Frey was born 29 Dec 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1975, RR1, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Tilman H. Frey was born 14 Feb 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1985, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Melvina H. Frey was born 3 Oct 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1982; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Leavea Frey was born 30 Nov 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1994; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John H. Frey was born 6 Apr 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1983; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Emanuel H. Frey was born 2 Mar 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1995; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 2. Ezra H. Frey was born 11 Nov 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Allan H. Frey was born 20 Nov 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Barbara Frey was born 10 Aug 1916, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Benjamin S. Brubacher was born 9 Aug 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John M. Brubacher and Barbara Steiner); died 20 Feb 1962, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17829454
    • Name: Ben Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443.16
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    BENJAMIN S. BRUBACHER

    Mr. Benjamin B. (Ben) Brubacher age 82 died on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the home of his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra H. Frey, Hawkesville after a short illness. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Brubacher and was born in Wellesley, township, Aug. 9, 1879. He farmed near Elmira until he retired in 1956. His wife the former Anna Diefenbecker, predeceased him Nov. 7, 1957. He was a member of the Elmira Mennonite Church. Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Noah (Emma) Martin RR 1, Wallenstein, Mrs. Ezra H. (Ada) Frey HawkesvIlle, Mrs. John M. (Melissa) Martin of Hawkesville, Mrs. Samuel G. (Viola) Martin, RR 1, Fordwich. 30 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, one brother Henry S. Brubacher of Floradale, one sister Mrs. Christian B. Frey, ER 1, Wallenstein. Remains at the D. F.P, until Saturday at 11 a.m. when removal will be made to the Elmira Mennonite Church for service at 2 p.m. Burial will take place in the St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. Rev. Howard Bauman will officiate. The casket will be open In the Church until service time.

    Elmira Signet 21 Feb 1962 pg 4

    Benjamin — Anna Magdalena Diefenbacher. Anna (daughter of Christian Conrad Diefenbacher and Elizabeth Kaster) was born 10 Dec 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1957; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Anna Magdalena Diefenbacher was born 10 Dec 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Conrad Diefenbacher and Elizabeth Kaster); died 7 Dec 1957; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17829763
    • Name: Anna Magdalena Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48913
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Brubacher, Anna, was born Dec. 10, 1881; died Nov. 7, 1957; aged 75y. 10m. 28d. On Dec. 25, 1906, she was married to Benjamin Brubacher. She is survived by her husband, 4 daughters (Emma-Mrs. Noah M. Martin; Ada-Mrs. Ezra H. Frey; Melissa-Mrs. John M. Martin; and Viola-Mrs. Samuel G. Martin), 5 sisters, 4 brothers, and 30 grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were held in the Elmira Mennonite Church in charge of Howard S. Bauman and Oliver D. Snider. Interment in the St. Jacobs, Ontario Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume L, Number 49 - December 3, 1957-page 1054, 1055, 1056

    Children:
    1. Emma Brubacher was born 7 Nov 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 2001; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Ada Brubacher was born 7 Jun 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1989; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Melissa D. Brubacher was born 25 Feb 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 2014, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Viola Brubacher was born 12 Dec 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 2005; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Christian Frey was born 2 Mar 1845, , Germany (son of Johannes "John" Frey and Katharina "Catherine" Schneider); died 21 Jun 1930; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Christian Fry
    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7438.1
    • Immigration: 1848
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Christian married Leavea "Levy" Stauffer 1 Mar 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leavea (daughter of David H. Stauffer and Annie Maria "Mary" Shelly) was born 4 Dec 1849, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Leavea "Levy" Stauffer was born 4 Dec 1849, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David H. Stauffer and Annie Maria "Mary" Shelly); died 16 Nov 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leavea "Levy" Frey
    • Name: Levy Stauffer
    • Name: Lydia Stauffer
    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7438
    • Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Levy Stauffer, "the third daughter of David Stauffer, was born at Bridgeport, Waterloo County, December 4th, 1849. She is married to Christian Fry. They reside in Woolwich Township, along the Wellesley Township line, two miles north of Heidelberg where he is engaged in farming. They have a numerous family."


    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. 4. John S. Frey was born 31 Jan 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1946, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Maria Frey was born 15 Sep 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1911; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. David S. Frey was born 17 Feb 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1913, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Catharine Frey was born 10 Apr 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1949; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Melinda S. Frey was born 15 Nov 1875, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1956; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Christina Frey was born 22 Feb 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Melvina Frey was born 16 Apr 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Fanny Frey was born Aug 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Angeline Frey was born 29 Nov 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1921; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Martin Frey was born 21 Dec 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Menno S. Frey was born 27 Dec 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1965, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Christian Frey was born 27 Jul 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Leavea S. Frey was born 18 Mar 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1962, RR1, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Joseph B. Hoffman was born 10 Dec 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Samuel Hoffman and Veronica "Franny" Bricker); died 13 Mar 1938, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00055-3783
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • 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: 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
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Joseph Hoffman, "was born December 10th, 1845. He is married to Catharine Brubacher. They reside in Woolwich Township, about a mile north of Heidelberg, where he is engaged in farming. To them were born 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.].

    __________________________

    March 14-One of the oldest residents of this district, Joseph Hoffman died at his home near Heidelberg yesterday. Mr. Hoffman was in his 93rd year. Born in Pennsylvania, he had been engaged in farming until his retirement.
    The funeral will be held Wednesday from the residence at 9 a.m. Interment will take place at the Conestogo Mennonite Cemetery.


    Elmira Signet 14 Mar 1938

    Joseph — Catharine M. Brubacher. Catharine (daughter of Johannes Weber "John" Brubacher and Catharina "Catherine" Martin) was born 11 Mar 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Catharine M. Brubacher was born 11 Mar 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes Weber "John" Brubacher and Catharina "Catherine" Martin); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine M. Hoffman
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1477
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Catharine Brubacher, "youngest daughter of John W. Brubacher, was born March 11th, 1849. She is married to Joseph Hoffman. They reside on the old 'Steiner Farm', a little north-east of Heidelberg, in the township of Woolwich. Their family consists 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.].

    Children:
    1. 5. Barbara Hoffman was born 2 Aug 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1940; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Hoffman was born 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Susannah B. Hoffman was born 10 Aug 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Aaron Hoffman was born 12 Oct 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1962; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  John M. Brubacher was born 10 Apr 1828, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes Weber "John" Brubacher and Catharina "Catherine" Martin); died 4 Sep 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43163084
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    John M. Brubacher, "the eldest son of John W. Brubacher, was born April 10th, 1828. He is a farmer and resides in Wellesley Township, near Wallenstein P.O. He was first married to Barbara B. Brubacher, and after her death to Barbara Steiner. With the first wife there were seven children, namely: Elizabeth, Jacob, Catharine (dead) Abraham (dead), Levi, Magdalena, and Veronica; and with second wife there are eight children, namely: Nancy, Mary, David, Barbara, Amos (dead), Henry, Benjamin, and Lydia."

    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.].

    ______________

    HAD MANY DESCENDANTS PIONEER LAID TO REST.

    The funeral of the late John M. Brubacher of near St. Jacob, was beld on Monday and was very largely attended. It was held from the residence of the deceased's son-in-law, David Sauder, near Elmira.

    The late Mr. Brubacher was 81 years old and is survived by 69 grand children and seven great grand children.

    The Berlin News Record Tue, Sep 07, 1909 Page 8

    Residence:
    John was living with the Martin family.

    John married Barbara Steiner 8 Jan 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Ulrich Steiner and Elizabeth Boesinger) was born 23 Jun 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1893; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Barbara Steiner was born 23 Jun 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Ulrich Steiner and Elizabeth Boesinger); died 19 Aug 1893; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443.2
    • Residence: 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Amos Brubacher was born , Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1896.
    2. Nancy Brubacher was born 25 Oct 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1953, RR3, Wallenstein, , Ontario; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. Maria "Mary" Brubacher was born 10 Feb 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. David Steiner Brubacher was born 26 Dec 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1944; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Barbara Brubacher was born 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1950; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    6. Urias Brubacher was born 4 Nov 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1879; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Henry S. Brubacher was born 1 Dec 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1962, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 6. Benjamin S. Brubacher was born 9 Aug 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1962, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lydia S. Brubacher was born 17 Jun 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1974, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

  7. 14.  Christian Conrad Diefenbacher was born 5 Aug 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John George "George" Diefenbacher and Magdalena Wagner); died 10 Jun 1940, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74893509
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48911
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hawkesville, Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Drover
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    CHRISTIAN DIEFENBACHER - By Record Correspondent

    ELMIRA, June 11 - Christian Diefenbacher, 81, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.S. Eby, in Kitchener, where he had been visiting for the past week. The deceased was born in Hawkesville where he spent the early part of his life. In February, 1879 [1859], he was married to Elizabeth Kaster, and the young couple took up residence on a farm at New Dundee where they resided for 16 years, following which they resided in North Dumfries for a short while before taking up residence at Hawkesville where they lived for 25 years. Returning to New Dundee, Mr. and Mrs. Diefenbacher farmed in that vicinity for 13 years before retiring, spending the last number of years in this district. Mr. Diefenbacher was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira.

    His wife predeceased him eleven years ago. Surviving are four sons, Eli of New Dundee, Roy in Petersburg, Owen of Guelph, and Lloyd on the homestead at New Dundee, six daughters, Anna, Mrs. Ben Brubacher of Elmira, Ida, Mrs. Edwin S. Eby, Kitchener, Amy, Mrs. L. Reist of Bright, Misses Nina, Elsie, and Lillian of Kitchener. Two sons, Ira who was killed in the Great War, and Leo, and one daughter, Hattie, predeceased him. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Carline Keller of Kitchener, 31 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

    The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon with a private service at two o'clock at Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel, followed by a public service at St. James' Lutheran church, Elmira. Burial will be in Heidelberg Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. L.H. Kalbeisch will have charge of the services. Please omit flowers.

    Christian married Elizabeth Kaster 8 Feb 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Christoph Kaster and Anna Magdalena "Annie Wem) was born 26 Jul 1862, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1929; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Elizabeth Kaster was born 26 Jul 1862, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Christoph Kaster and Anna Magdalena "Annie Wem); died 23 Jul 1929; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73911584
    • Name: Elizabeth Diefenbacher
    • Name: Elizabeth Käster
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48912
    • Residence: 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 7. Anna Magdalena Diefenbacher was born 10 Dec 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1957; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Leo Allen Diefenbacher was born 16 Jun 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1930; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. Hattie Diefenbacher was born 30 Aug 1885, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. Ida Diefenbacher was born 13 Oct 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Eli Diefenbacher was born 4 Sep 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1985; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    6. Ira Diefenbacher was born 26 Nov 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1918, , France; was buried , Upton Wood Cemetery, Pas De Calais, Frances.
    7. Royal Diefenbacher was born 16 Nov 1893, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1982, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Owen Christian Diefenbacher was born 28 Feb 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1983, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lloyd K. Diefenbacher was born 6 Feb 1899, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1995, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Nov 1995, Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    10. Elizabeth Amy "Amy" Diefenbacher was born 6 Mar 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1974; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Nina Diefenbacher was born 7 Aug 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1998; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Elsie Diefenbacher was born 24 Dec 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1971; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Lillian Diefenbacher was born 8 Oct 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1996; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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