Dr. Gordon Verne Hilborn

Other Events:

• Interesting: medical, public service
• Name: G. V. Hilborn
• Name: Verne Hilborn
• Eby ID Number: 00053-3730.2
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Accountant
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

Notes:

Gordon Verne Hilborn was born in Blair. After graduation from school he entered the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce but in 1909 decided to study at the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. He completed his studies in 1913 and established his practice in Preston. In 1935 he became the Registrar of Deeds for the County of Waterloo. He was involved with Galt Kiwanis Club, the Ontario Ostepathic Association and the Ontario Registrar's Association. He also served as president of the Waterloo Historical Society.


Cambridge Mosaic , Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge [abbreviated snippet from original text in book]

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HILBORN, Dr. Gordon Verne - At St. Petersburg, Fla., Sunday, April 20, 1975, Dr. Gordon Verne Hilborn, of Preston Cambridge, in his am year, beloved husband of Jean Gourlay Secord and the late Sadie Devitt dear father of Robert H. Hilborn of Oshawa;. predeceased by sons David H. and Hugh I. IIilborn; lovingly remembered grandfather of David and Lynn Hilborn. Dr. Hilborn was born in Blair and is a retired registrar of Waterloo County; member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Preston, and past president of the Waterloo Historical Society. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Aaron W. Hilborn who were early settlers of Waterloo County, Dr. Hiborn was a member of the Preston Masonic Lodge 297; Royal City Lodge of Perfection; Guelph Chapter, Rose Croix; Moore Sovereign Consistory; Preston Chapter, Royal Archmasons; Knights Templar Omer Perceptory; Mocha Temple, London; Waterloo County Piscine Club and the Cambridge Shrine Club. Resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, corner Argyle and Queenston Road, Cambridge (Preston), from Tuesday afternoon. Funeral service Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment in Hagey cemetery. Masonic services under the auspices of the Preston Masonic Lodge, Tuesday evening, at 7 pm at the funeral home.

Gordon married Sarah Winnifred "Sadie" Devitt 4 Oct 1916, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Anson Harvey Devitt and Rachel W. Irving) was born 2 Nov 1887, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1964, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Robert Harvey Hilborn was born 20 Jul 1917, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2007, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
2. Lieut. David Gordon Hilborn was born 26 Jul 1921, Of, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1944, , France.
3. Hugh Irving Hilborn was born 7 Sep 1923, Of, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1952; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Gordon — Jean Gourlay Secord. Jean was born CA 1895; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Interesting: insurance, education, politics
• Eby ID Number: 00053-3730
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1887, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Teacher, Central School
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Elected Office: 1929, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mayor of Galt

Notes:

Aaron W. Hilborn, "was born August 23rd, 1860. He follows teaching as his profession and is at present principal of the Bloomingdale public school where he resides. He is married to Maggie Unger and has a family of one child named"


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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Aaron W. Hilborn taught school for three years in St. Jacobs before attending Normal School in Toronto. He then taught for about 18 years in Blair, 3 in Dickson Public School and 4 at Suddaby School in Kitchener, where he was assistant principal. He left teaching in 1914 to become the secretary-treasurer of the North Dumfries and South Waterloo Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. until his retirement in 1934. He served as mayor of Galt 1929&1930 and did not retire from public life until he was 80, last serving as Chairman of the Galt Board of Education.


Cambridge Mosaic , Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge [abbreviated snippet from original text in book]

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A. W. Hilborn - One of this district's best known citizens, A. W. Hilborn, 82, passed away at his residence in Galt yesterday.Born near Preston, Mr. Hilborn was educated at the Kitchener High and Toronto Normal Schools. For several years he taught in Blair and at county institutions. Thirty years ago he became associated with the North Dumfries and South Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Company and for two decades served as manager. He retired nine years ago.

Mr. Hilborn took an active part in municipal life and only gave up his last office in 1941. Mayor of Galt during 1929 and 1930, he previously had served as alderman for seven years. A former chairman of the Board of Education it was from this body, as a trustee, he resigned two years ago.
He was an elder of Wesley United Church. Mr Hilborn belonged to Alma Masonic Lodge A. F. and A.M.

Surviving are his wife, one son, Dr. G.V. Hilborn of Preston and Kitchener; three grandsons, Capt.. Robert H. Hilborn, staff captain of the 9th Canadian Highland Brigade, overseas, Lieut. David G. , Western University, London, and Leading Aircraftman Hugh I., R.C.A.F., Goderich; and four brothers, David W., Selkirk, Jesse W. Paris, Edwin W., Hamilton, and Jacob, in Saskatchewan.

The funeral will be held from T. Little and Sons Funeral Home, Galt, on Saturday at 2:30p.m. Interment will be Mount View Cemetery.

The Daily Record, 21 Jan 1943

Aaron married Margaret "Maggie" Unger 7 Apr 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Moses Unger and Magdalena Histand) was born 24 Aug 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1949, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Dec 1949, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maggie Unger
• Name: Margaret "Maggie" Hilborn
• Eby ID Number: 00124-7583
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1887, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Maggie Unger, "is married to Aaron W. Hilborn, teacher. They reside at Bloomingdale where he is principal of the public school."


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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Mrs. A. W. Hilborn

Word has been received by Mrs. Ellen Rickert, 17 Otto St., of the death of her sister, Mrs. A. W. Hilborn, 82, of Galt, Saturday. Mrs. Hilborn went to Galt 45 years ago. She was a member of the Wesley United Church. Surviving are one son, Dr. G. V. Hilborn of Preston; eight sisters, Mrs. Rickert, Mrs. John Ford of Seattle. Washington; Mrs. C. G. Ott, Worcester. Mass.: Mrs. C. P. Wilkins of Brantford; Mrs. William Hurst of Winnipeg; Mrs. Tmma Thomas of Brantford; Mrs. J. Campbell of San Francisco; Mrs. H. E. James of Vancouver; two brothers, John Unger of Blum Coulee, Man. and Joseph of Eugene, Oregon; two grandsons and two great-grandsons. Funeral was held at the T. Little and Son Funeral Home, this afternoon. Interment was made in the Mt. View Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 5 Dec 1949 pg 5

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14714132
• Historic Business: 1820'S, 90 Old Mill Road, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blair Mill
• Interesting: mill, life story
• Eby ID Number: 00053-3727
• 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; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller

Notes:

Jacob Hilborn, "son of Jesse and Annie (Smith) Hilborn, was born at Preston, Ontario, December 14th, 1833. He was raised on the farm. On January 30th, 1855, he was married to Caroline, eldest daughter of Joseph and Susannah (Groh) Witmer. She was born April 16th, 1837. Soon after their marriage they moved on a farm at Speedsville, a small village near Preston, where they resided until March 19th, 1872, when they moved near Conestogo, on the farm formerly owned by John Groff. After disposing of this farm he purchased the Blair Mills, to which place he moved in October, 1884. Here he is doing a good business. Mr. Hilborn is a gentleman of excellent business abilities, push and enterprise, and is highly and justly esteemed by all who have dealings with him. Mr. Hilborn's family consisted of eleven children, of whom two died in infancy."


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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Golden Wedding celebration of Mr & Mrs Jacob Hilborn at Blair last week, over 50 guests were present of which 43 were direct descendants of the aged couple. Mr Hilborn is 71 and his wife, who was Caroline Witmer, is 68. They were married in Berlin 50 years ago. They have raised a family of nine sons, all a credit to their parents and all doing well. They are: Isaac, Secretary, Treasurer of the Elimra Felt Boot Co., Amos of the New Dundee flour mills; Aaron, Principal of the Blair School; Emanuel of the Freelton Flour Mills, David, Merchant at Selkirk, Ont., Joseph, Manager of the Blair Flour Mills, Jesse, General Merchant at Paris, Jacob, Managing director at the Balgonia Assiniboia Flour Mills and Edwin, Stock Keeper, Paris Plow Co., Paris.

The Ayr News November 10 1904:

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Soon after his marriage he moved to a farm at Speedsville where he and his wife stayed until 1872, then moved to a farm near Conestogo. In 1884 he purchased Blair Mills and known as Hilborn Mills. The mill original built in 1845 by Samuel B. Bowman had been known as Carlisle Mill. Jacob retired from milling in 1902 and moved to New Dundee to live with his son Amos.


Cambridge Mosaic , Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge [abbreviated snippet from original text in book]

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JACOB HILBORN

On Sunday morning, January 9th, death claimed one of Waterloo County's oldest resident, in the person of Mr. Jacob Hilborn, New Dundee, in his 77th year. Deceased was born near Preston, in the year, 1833 and after his marriage, in 1856 to Caroline Witmer, settled on a farm north of the town. In 1872, he moved on a farm near Conestoga, where he resided until 1884, when he purchased the Blair flour Mills, which he operated, until about five years ago, when owing to ill-health, he retired from business and spent his declining years, in New Dundee. He was very unassuming in his manner and was highly respected for his sterling qualities, in business and private life. For several years he was a member of the United Brethren church and always took a deep interest in anything pertaining to the welfare of mankind. He is survived by a widow and nine sons; Isaac, Elmira; Amos, New Dundee, Aaron, Berlin; Emanuel, Freelton; David, Selkirk; Joseph, Blair; Jesse and Edwin, Paris and Jacob, Moose Jaw, Sask. The funeral is on Tuesday afternoon and was held from his late residence, to the Hagey cemetery, Preston and was attended by a large concourse of friends, who came to pay their last tribute of respect, to one whom they loved.

Chronicle-Telegraph 13 Jan 1910 pg 10

Historic Business:
Your Heritage Waterloo Region

Jacob married Caroline Witmer 30 Jan 1855. Caroline (daughter of Joseph Witmer and Susannah Groh) was born 16 Apr 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1919; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14714144
• Name: Caroline Hilborn
• Eby ID Number: 00135-8312
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

Caroline Witmer, "was born April 16th, 1837. She is married to Jacob Hilborn, a miller. They reside at Blair and have a family of eleven children, namely: Isaac, Amos, Aaron, Emanuel, David, Joseph, Jesse, Jacob, Eliza (dead), Edwin, and Milton."


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:

• Interesting: accident, story, misfortune
• Eby ID Number: 00124-7580
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1896, 19 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cattle Dealer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran
• Misfortune: 1928; killed in auto accident

Notes:

Moses Unger, "resides in Hespeler where he is engaged in the wood and coal business. He is married to Magdalena Histand. Their family consists of twelve children..., the seven younger of Mr. M. Unger's family, reside with their parents in Hespeler."


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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INJURIES CAUSED BY AUTO FATAL TO 88 YEAR OLD MAN

Moses Unger Succumbs Few Hours After Being Struck By Motor Car; Driver Absolved Of Blame

Moses Unger, 134 Church street, died last evening at his home on Church street of injuries and shock received when he was struck down at 2.40 yesterday afternoon on King street by a car driven by Roy Burns, 4 Grand street, Guelph. The deceased was in his 85th year. Mr. Unger's eyesight was poor and he was proceeding across King street near Norton's store when the accident occurred. The car was travelling along King street towards Galt when the aged man was struck. Eye witnesses of the accident state that the driver of the car was not to blame for the accident as he was driving very slowly when he hit Unger. The unfortunate man apparently did not see the approaching machine and stepped directly into its path. He sustained a bad gash on the forehead and other bruises and a bad shaking up. His advanced years and the injuries sustained are said to have caused his death. It is not likely that the driver of the death dealing car will be held and an inquest is unlikely. Following the accident Dr. A. Oaks attended the injured man. The late Mr. Unger has lived in Preston for many years and was a well known figure. He was one of the town's oldest men and easily recalled many early happenings of the district with great vividness. He had been living retired for many years at his home on Church street with his wife, who is now 86 years of age. At one time he was the government fruit inspector here. He is survived by his wife and two sons, John Unger, of Plum Coulee, Man. and Joseph Unger, of California: also ten daughters, Mrs. Ellen Rickert, at Kitchener; Mrs. Aaron Hilborn, of Galt; Mrs. C. G. Ott and Mrs. Hannah Rickert, of Buffalo; Mrs. W. Hurst, of Winnipeg: Mrs, H. R. James, of Vancouver; Mrs. W. Ford, Beattie, Wash.; Mrs. James Thomas, of Preston; Miss V. Unger, Toronto and Mrs. T. F. Wilkins, Chesley. The funeral will be held at 3.30 Thursday afternoon from the United church and interment will take place in the Hagey cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record 4 Sep 1928 pg 3

Moses married Magdalena Histand 23 Dec 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of John Histand and Catharine L. Bechtel) was born 7 Apr 1842, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1935; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Magdalena Unger
• Eby ID Number: 00124-7580.1
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1896, 19 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00007-0738.2
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Jesse — Annie Smith. Annie was born CA 1810; died 7 Jun 1847; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Annie Hilborn
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0738.3

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00135-8311
• Residence: 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; joiner
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Joseph Witmer, "was born July 11th, 1812. On December 22nd, 1834, he was married to Susannah Groh who was born October 9th, 1817, and died January 30th, 1849. On May 24th, 1852, he was married again to Catherine Sherk who was born April 1st, 1826. He lived on a farm near Hespeler for many years but of late they reside in Hespeler with their son-in-law, Mr. Isaac Goudie. Mr and Mrs. Witmer are pretty well advanced in years and are getting to be quite feeble at times. She causes much trouble and care to her daughter, Susannah who is constantly staying with her. Mr. Witmer's family consisted of ten children, five of whom were born unto his first wife and five unto his second."

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.].

Joseph married Susannah Groh 31 Dec 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of John Groh and Susannah Wanner) was born 9 Oct 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1849, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Witmer
• Eby ID Number: 00045-3410
• Residence: 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Susannah Groh, "was born October 9th, 1817, and died January 30th, 1849. On December 22nd, 1834, she was married to Joseph Witmer. They resided on the old "Witmer Farm" about one mile north-east of Preston where she died. Their family consisted of five 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.].

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20099686
• Eby ID Number: 00124-7566
• Immigration: 1812, , Canada
• Occupation: 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Land: 1847, Hallman Mennonite Church, North Dumfries, Ontario; transferred land for church and cemetery
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 33 Con 12
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Adam Unger, "son of Adam and Elizabeth (Koehner) Unger, was born in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 6th, 1801, came to Canada when eleven years of age and was raised in Waterloo Township. On October 31st, 1824, he was married to Margaret, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Detweiler) Hallman. She was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, August 31st, 1805, and came to Canada with her parents in 1824. In February, 1825, they moved to North Dumfries Township, on lot No. 32, one mile east of Roseville. Here they resided until their death. He died August 17th, 1889, and she died March 18th, 1884. They had a family of seven 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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Hallman Meeting House

It is not known just when the first log meeting house of the Hallman congregation was built. However, on June 1, 1847 a one-acre plot of land, for a meeting house and burial ground, was deeded from Adam Unger to trustee, Jacob H. Detweiler. This land was east of Roseville on the northwest corner of Lot 31, Concession 11 of North Dumfries Township, and on the south side of the Blenheim or Roseville Road, which was built westerly from Galt. A stone cairn made up of old tombstones stands on this property today.

A new brick church, called Hallman Mennonite Church, was constructed in 1854 (Burkholder 1935: 104) or 1856 (Taylor 1970: 282) on land on the north side of the road, just west of the old meeting house. The congregation is reported to have disbanded in 1891. The property was sold soon after.

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

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Death of Adam Unger, Esq. \endash One after another the old settlers of our county are passing away. On Saturday evening, August 17th, inst., there passed away this well-known and highly respected resident of Waterloo County at the residence of his son, Mr. Moses Unger, Blair. Mr. Unger, sr., had been ill for some months, suffering from the disease known as dropsy, and his death at the advanced age of eighty-eight and a half years was not unexpected by his large circle of friends.

Deceased was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 7th, 1801, emigrated to Canada in 1812, and in the year 1824 was married to Margaret Hallman.

After their marriage they settled on the farm now occupied by Mr. Noah Bricker, near Roseville, and here carved out for themselves a comfortable home.

In the year 1862 Mr. Unger retired from the farm, moved about a mile near Galt, where he resided a few years, after which he removed to Roseville until the death of Mrs. Unger in the year 1884, when he came to spend the evening of his life with his son, Mr. Moses Unger, at Blair.

Deceased was much respected by all with whom he became acquainted, being of a retiring disposition and a consistent member of the Mennonite Church.

The funeral on Tuesday was largely attended by people who came from far and near to pay the last tribute of respect to their old and esteemed friend.

His family consisted of seven children, of whom six are yet living, viz.: - Mr. John Unger, Waterloo; Mr. Benjamin Unger, Berlin; Mr. Moses Unger, Blair; Mrs. Wendell Clemens, Michigan; Mrs. Martin Grimm, near Milverton, and Mrs. Jacob Bricker, near Roseville. A worthy life ended full of years and enjoying the love of his relatives and esteem of his friends.

Galt Reporter Aug 23 1889 pg 1

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A SENSATIONAL SHOOTING MATCH.

An old familiar character in the neighborhood was the late Adam Unger, whom Providence evidently never intended should die an unnatural death. It is said by old citizens that he would frequently be seen walking barefooted through the hot ashes of the clearing apparently as unconcerned as if he were walking upon Brussels carpet. One day Adam bad a miraculously close call from lightning. On this occasion he and his hired man were logging when a thunder shower came up and they sought shelter between two logs. A flash of the electric current instantly killed the hired man, but Mr. Unger was unharmed. The hired man very profane person, and on was a very occasions previous to this in fits of anger would invoke the Almighty to strike him dead. Providence moves in a mysterious way, indeed, and the fact that Unger escaped unharmed leads one, not even superstitiously inclined, to believe that it was an act of Him who controls the elements to satisfy a wish of one of his creatures. The sad occurrence created quite a sensational morsel of news all over the country.

At another time Providence seems to have interfered in behalf of Unger. One day many years ago a shooting match was in progress at the old tavern now occupied by Mr. Knechtel, the weaver, and the contestants were shooting at a target down the road in the direction of Mr. John Perrin's lane. Unger and his wife drove by in sleigh and when they had reached a hundred yards or so distant from the shooters he felt a sudden sting in one of his heels. On examination when he arrived home revealed a wound which plainly told that the heel had received a rifle bullet, the result of careless marksmanship. All efforts to extract the bullet proved useless, and for many years prior to his death he was to a certain extent troubled by the leaden messenger which he carried with him to his grave.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 14 Apr 1898, p. 3

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Died, At Blair, at the residence of his son, Mr. Moses Unger, on Saturday, August 17th, at 6.45 p.m., Adam Unger, Aged 88 years, 6 months and 10 days. Funeral Will take place from her [sic] late residence, on Tuesday, August 20th, at 9 o'clock, a.m., t o y's? Cemetery, near Roseville. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. Blair, August 19th, 1889.

Funeral Card

Adam married Margaret Hallman 31 Oct 1824. Margaret (daughter of Benjamin Hallman and Elizabeth Detweiler) was born 31 Aug 1805, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 18 Mar 1884, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hallman Mennonite Cemetery, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20099418
• Name: Margaret Unger
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3535
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Margaret Hallman, "was born August 31st, 1805, and died March 18th, 1884. She was married to Adam Unger."

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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Death Of An Old Resident

Mrs. Adam Unger, a very old resident of North Dumfries, died on Tuesday, in her 79th year. The deceased lady enjoyed very good health up to a little more than a week ago, when she was seized with the illness which caused her death. Her aged husband and family survive her.

Mrs. Unger's funeral will take place today (Friday) from her husband's residence, at 2 o'clock p.m.

Galt Reporter Mar 21 1884 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: 00054-3745

Notes:

John Histand, "was born is Chester County, Pennsylvania, June 6th, 1811. He came to Canada with his brother Abraham before he was married. On September 29th, 1833, he was married to Catharine L. Bechtel. She was born September 27th, 1807, and died January 7th, 1884. Some time after their marriage they moved to the "Dickie Settlement", east of Roseville, where they resided for some time, then they moved on the farm now in possession of their son, John B. Histand, where they both died. His death took place on August 15th, 1892. To them were born five 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.].

John married Catharine L. Bechtel 29 Sep 1833. Catharine (daughter of George B. Bechtel and Esther Livergood) was born 27 Sep 1807, Near Pottstown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 7 Jan 1884, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine L. Histand
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0687

Notes:

Catharine L. Bechtel "daughter of George B. Bechtel, was born September 27th, 1807. She was married to John Histand, a farmer. They resided in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, where they both died."


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.].