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

Ida Good

Female 1908 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ida Good was born Jul 1908, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Israel G. Good and Susannah Martin); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203902
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Israel G. Good was born 25 Sep 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel M. Good and Mary Groff); died 15 Nov 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00044-3347.4
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo 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:

    Good, Israel, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Good, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Sept. 25, 1875; died at the K-W Hospital, Nov. 15, 1957, after a short illness; aged 82 y. 20 d. His wife, the former Susannah Martin, died in 1947. Surviving are one daughter (Ida-Mrs. B. Morby, Stayner, Ont.), 2 sons (Roy, Smithville, Ont.; and Elven, Waterloo, Ont.), and 9 grandchildren. He farmed near Elmira until he retired in 1942. He was a member of the Elmira Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Elmira Church, Nov. 17, in charge of Howard S. Bauman and Oliver Snider. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 2 - January 14, 1958-page 46, 47

    Israel — Susannah Martin. Susannah (daughter of Aaron Martin and Judith Snyder) was born 5 Dec 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Susannah Martin was born 5 Dec 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Aaron Martin and Judith Snyder); died 19 Nov 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah Good
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4421.3
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Good. - Susannah, daughter of the late Aaron and Judith (Snyder) Martin, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Dec. 5, 1877; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital after a brief illness, Nov. 19, 1947; aged 69 y. 11 m. 14 d. Surviving are her husband (Israel Good), 3 children (Ida - Mrs. Burnie Morley, Stayner, Ont.; Roy and Elvyn, Elmira, Ont.), 5 grandchildren, and one brother (Absalom, Carstairs, Alta.). She was a member of the Elmira, Ont., Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Oliver D. Snider, assisted by Howard S. Bauman. Interment was made in the Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLI, Number 2 - January 13, 1948, pages 46, 47.

    Children:
    1. Roy Good was born May 1900, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 1. Ida Good was born Jul 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Elwin "Shorty" Good was born 19 Apr 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Daniel M. Good was born 26 Sep 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel S. Good and Elizabeth Martin); died 13 Jul 1921, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00041-3265
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Daniel M. Good, "was born September 26th, 1845. He is married to Mary Groff. They reside on a farm near St. Jacobs. Their family consists of nine 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.].

    Daniel married Mary Groff 22 Apr 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Isaac Groff and Leah Bricker) was born 13 Apr 1848, Near, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1921; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Groff was born 13 Apr 1848, Near, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac Groff and Leah Bricker); died 6 Dec 1921; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Good
    • Eby ID Number: 00044-3347
    • Residence: 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Groff, "was born near Galt, Ontario, January 2nd, 1851. She is married to Daniel M. Good, a farmer. They reside near St. Jacobs, Ontario. To them were born nine 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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    The 1901 census states Mary was born 13 Apr 1849.

    Children:
    1. Isaac G. Good was born 19 Jun 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Leah Good was born 1 Nov 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 2. Israel G. Good was born 25 Sep 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Lydia Ann Good was born 17 Jun 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1947; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Josiah Good was born 7 Sep 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1930, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , West Zion Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta.
    6. Allan Good was born 14 Aug 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Simeon Good was born 12 Nov 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Daniel Good was born 26 Sep 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Samuel Good was born 2 Sep 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Aaron Martin was born 21 Aug 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Samuel Z. Martin and Susannah Shantz); died 10 Oct 1933; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4421
    • 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
    • Residence: 1901, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Aaron Martin, "the eighth son, was born August 21st, 1846. He resides in Howick Township, Huron County, where he is engaged in farming. He was first married to Judith Snyder, January 30th, 1876. She was the daughter of Absalom and Mary (Bricker) Snyder and was born December 16th, 1846, and died May 14th, 1892. After the decease of his first wife he was married to Barbara, daughter of Aaron and Annie (Rudy) Ziegler. She was born January 21st, 1858. With his first wife he had 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.].

    Aaron married Judith Snyder 30 Jan 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Judith (daughter of Absalom Snyder and Mary Bricker) was born 16 Dec 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1892, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emmanuel United Cemetery, Kurtzville, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Judith Snyder was born 16 Dec 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Absalom Snyder and Mary Bricker); died 14 May 1892, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emmanuel United Cemetery, Kurtzville, Perth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Judith Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5920
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Judith Snyder, "was born December 16th, 1846. On January 30th, 1876, she was married to Aaron Martin, a farmer. They resided in Howick Township, Huron County, Ontario, where she died May 14th, 1892."


    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. 3. Susannah Martin was born 5 Dec 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Ida Martin was born 8 Jul 1880, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1938, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Sep 1938, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Absalam Martin was born 19 Jul 1884, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1949, Carstairs, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Martin was born 6 Oct 1885, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Daniel S. Good was born 30 Jun 1798, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Peter Good and Elizabeth Schowalter); died 24 May 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130684414
    • Eby ID Number: 00041-3253
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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

    Notes:

    Daniel Good, "son of Peter and Elizabeth (Schowalter) Good, was born near Muddy Creek, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, June 30 1798. He left Pennsylvania in 1826 and came to Canada, arriving in Waterloo in May of the same year. He was a cabinet maker by trade and must have been a number one mechanic as all his works are executed in the most skilful manner. At his arrival here he made his home with old John Lichty who then resided in Waterloo, later on he had his home with Jacob S. Shoemaker. On January 7th, 1829, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Peter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin. She was born December 27th, 1808, and is still quite smart and healthy for a person of her age. She has her home with her daughter, Elizabeth. After their marriage they moved on their farm in Woolwich Township, near the Martin Mennonite Meeting House. The farm is now owned by Elias Martin. Here they resided until his death which took place May 24th, 1881. They had a family of sixteen 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.].

    Daniel married Elizabeth Martin 7 Jan 1829. Elizabeth (daughter of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman) was born 27 Dec 1808, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 Dec 1900; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth Martin was born 27 Dec 1808, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman); died 15 Dec 1900; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Good
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4462
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Martin, "the fifth daughter of Peter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin, was born in Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 27th, 1808. In 1819 she came to Canada with her parents. On January 7th, 1829, she was married to Daniel Good."


    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. Martin Good was born 29 Dec 1829, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Aaron Good was born 9 Aug 1831, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died IN INFANCY, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jonathan Good was born 6 Nov 1832, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Peter Good was born 9 Jan 1834, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1904; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Moses Good was born 4 Sep 1835, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died IN INFANCY, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jonas Good was born 1 May 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1919; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Menno Good was born 27 Nov 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1919; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Elizabeth Good was born 13 Jun 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Isaac Good was born 20 Aug 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died IN INFANCY, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Elias Good was born 15 Jan 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died IN INFANCY, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Amos Good was born 7 Jun 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died IN INFANCY, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. 4. Daniel M. Good was born 26 Sep 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1921, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Leah Good was born 29 Dec 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Anna Good was born 18 Dec 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Simon Good was born 4 Oct 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died IN INFANCY, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    16. Lydia Good was born 23 May 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1910, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    17. Sussanah Good was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Isaac Groff was born 2 Mar 1818, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Andrew Groff and Annie Huber); died 2 Jun 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Isaak Graff
    • Eby ID Number: 00044-3342
    • Residence: 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Isaac Groff, "the second in family, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, March 2nd, 1818, and came to Canada, in November, 1822. On February 4th, 1840, he was married to Leah, youngest daughter of Samuel and Rebecca (Eby) Bricker. She was born July 24th, 1822, and died March 11th, 1869. Some time after his marriage he and his brother Andrew went into partnership and purchased their father's extensive possessions near Galt where the continued in business until June 2nd, 1850, when Isaac, the senior member of the firm, died. To him and his wife was born a family of six 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.].

    Isaac married Leah Bricker 4 Feb 1840, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Samuel Bricker and Rebecca Eby) was born 24 Jul 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1869; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Leah Bricker was born 24 Jul 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Samuel Bricker and Rebecca Eby); died 11 Mar 1869; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lea Bruecker
    • Name: Leah Groff
    • Name: Nancy Bricker
    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1347
    • Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Leah Bricker,"the eighth and youngest child of Samuel and Rebecca (Eby) Bricker, was born July 24th, 1822. On February 4th, 1840, she was married to Isaac Groff who was born March 2nd, 1818. Soon after their marriage they moved on his father's old homestead about halfway between Preston and Galt where he died June 2nd, 1850. She died March 11th, 1869. To them were born six 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. Fannie Groff was born 7 Nov 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    2. Sarah Groff was born 2 Mar 1842, Near, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1843; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Anna "Annie" Groff was born 29 Dec 1845, Near, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. Samuel Groff was born 14 Sep 1847, Near, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1930, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
    5. 5. Mary Groff was born 13 Apr 1848, Near, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1921; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Leah Groff was born 2 Jan 1851, Near, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  Samuel Z. Martin was born 18 Mar 1805, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman); died 4 Dec 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4392
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

    Notes:

    Samuel Martin, "the fifth son of Peter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, March 18th, 1805. In 1819 he came to Canada with his parents. In 1826 he was married to Susannah, daughter of Christian and Hannah (Paul) Shantz. She was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, June 24th, 1807, came to Canada when three years of age, and died May 16th, 1881. They resided on a farm about one mile south-west of St. Jacobs. It is now possessed by their son, Noah. They were blessed with a family 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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    A-1-83 Samuel Martin, Letters of Administration to the estate of Samuel Martin, late of the Township of Woolwich, Yeoman, deceased, granted the 28th day of December 1855, to Susannah Martin, widow of the said deceased, on her giving proof that her said husband died Intestate on or about the fourth day of December, last past, on her giving a Bond and security for the due Administration of such Estate, herself and two securities in the persons of David Musselman and David Martin, both of the Township of Woolwich, Yeomen, each in the sum of Five Hundred Pounds, the Inventory delivered being to the amount of Two Hundred and Thirty five pounds, six shillings and ten pence halfpenny.

    Letters granted 28 December 1855
    Died 4 December 1855
    Inventory amount £235/6/10 1/2.

    Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

    Samuel married Susannah Shantz 1826. Susannah (daughter of Christian Schantz and Hannah Paul) was born 24 Jan 1807, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 16 May 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Susannah Shantz was born 24 Jan 1807, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Christian Schantz and Hannah Paul); died 16 May 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6953
    • 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; Farm Wife
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Susannah Shantz, "was born January 24th, 1807. She was married to Samuel Martin and died in Woolwich Township, May 16th, 1881."


    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. Solomon S. Martin was born 8 Dec 1828, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Benjamin S. Martin was born 12 Jun 1830, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    3. Elisabeth Martin was born 1831, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Christian S. Martin was born 9 Oct 1831, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Elizabeth S. Martin was born 2 Dec 1832, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1900; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Peter S. Martin was born 6 Mar 1834, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1865, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Joel S. Martin was born 16 Mar 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1881; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. David S. Martin was born 23 Jun 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1913; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Esther S. Martin was born 3 May 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1842.
    10. Noah S. Martin was born 27 Jul 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1924; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. 6. Aaron Martin was born 21 Aug 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1933; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Susannah S. Martin was born 27 Apr 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Hannah S. Martin was born 2 Jun 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1853.
    14. David Martin was born Jun 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Absalom Snyder was born 23 May 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John C. Snyder and Catharine Shantz); died 21 May 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5916
    • Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Absalom Snyder, "was born May 23rd, 1817. on February 2nd, 1841, he was married to Mary, daughter of Jacob and Judith (Baumann) Bricker. She was born May 7th, 1823, and died May 17th, 1891. After his marriage he moved near Fisher's Mills south of Kossuth, on the farm now in possession of his youngest son, Abraham, where he is still residing and enjoying life. He is a very active and well posted man for his age. His family consisted of fifteen 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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    SNYDER - Absolom Snyder born in Waterloo Co., Ont., May 23rd 1817, died of paralysis on May 21st 1900, leaving four sons and three daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father. He passed away at the ripe old age of 82 years, 11 months, and 29 days. A large circle of relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place at Wanner's M. H., on the 24th. Deceased united with the Mennonite Church in his youth and was a consistent member until his death. Funeral services at the house by Jacob Woolner, Sr., and at the M. H. by Noah Stauffer and Elias Weber. Sister Snyder preceded her husband nine years ago.


    HERALD OF TRUTH , Vol. XXXVII, No. 14, July 15, 1900 - pages 222, 223

    Absalom married Mary Bricker 1 Feb 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob Bricker and Judith Bauman) was born 7 Mar 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary Bricker was born 7 Mar 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Bricker and Judith Bauman); died 7 May 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1255
    • Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Bricker," was born March 7th,1823, and died May 7th, 1891. She was married to Absalom Snyder, February 2nd, 1841. They had a family of fifteen 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. Amos Snyder was born 10 Apr 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1895; was buried , Emmanuel United Cemetery, Kurtzville, Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. Joshua Snyder was born 14 Dec 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1874, Two Miles South Of Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Aaron Snyder was born 18 Aug 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 7. Judith Snyder was born 16 Dec 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1892, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emmanuel United Cemetery, Kurtzville, Perth Co., Ontario.
    5. John B. Snyder was born 1 Aug 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1922, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Ephraim Snyder was born 13 Oct 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1880, Near Kossuth, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Magdalena "Martha" Snyder was born 21 Feb 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1931, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Jun 1931, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Levi Snyder was born 25 Jul 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1931, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Apr 1931, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Catharine Snyder was born 5 Feb 1854, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1936, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Sep 1936, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Dilman Snyder was born 30 Nov 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1886, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Plattsville Community Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    11. Jacob Snyder was born 1 Jun 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1875, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Maria B. "Mary" Snyder was born 29 Mar 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1934, Fisher Mills, (Cambridge) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Sep 1934, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Absalom Snyder was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Rev. Absalom B. Snyder was born 7 Mar 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1936, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Mar 1936, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Susannah Snyder was born 20 May 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    16. Abraham B. Snyder was born 21 Mar 1866, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1938; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.