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

Virginia Jean Baer

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Virginia Jean Baer

    Virginia — Clifford Klassen. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mervin Baer was born 15 Nov 1912, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Ephraim Baer, II and Lovina Nahrgang); died 17 Mar 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120584
    • Residence: 1956, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Baer.- Mervin, son of Ephraim and Lovina (Nahrgang) Baer, was born at Haysville, Ont., Nov. 15, 1912; died of a heart attack during surgery at the K & W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 15, 1982; aged 69 y. On June 3, 1941, he was married to Gertrude Otto, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Daniel, Kenneth, and Rick), 2 daughters (Jean-Mrs. Clifford Klassen and Sharon-Mrs. Jim Reitzel), 8 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Oscar, Allen, Jerry, and Martin), and 5 sisters (Leah, Vinetta, Martha, Mary, and Viola). He was preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters. He was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Mar. 17, in charge of Amzie Brubacher.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 31 - August 3, 1982, page 534

    Mervin — Gertrude Otto. Gertrude (daughter of David Otto and Olive Hofstetter) was born 26 Jun 1920, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Gertrude Otto was born 26 Jun 1920, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David Otto and Olive Hofstetter); died 6 Feb 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Gertrude Baer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122322

    Children:
    1. 1. Virginia Jean Baer


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Ephraim Baer, II was born 24 Jan 1877, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Deacon Henry Baer and Leah C. Bowman); died 8 Dec 1953, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99972807
    • Eby ID Number: 00003-616.7
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1952, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Ephraim Bear, "born January 24th, 1877."

    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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    Baer, Ephraim, son of the late Henry and Leah (Bowman) Baer, was born in Zurich, Ont., Jan. 24, 1877; passed away suddenly at his home Dec. 8, 1953; aged 76 y. 11 m. 15 d. In 1904 he married Lovina Nahrgang, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons and 7 daughters (Oscar and Mervin, of New Dundee; Sylvester, of Manitoba; Moses, Jeremiah and Martin, of Bright; Allan, of North Dakota; Zelma, of Elmira; Leah and Mary, at home; Vinetta, of India; Barbara-Mrs. Gordon Bindernagle, of Kitchener; Martha, of Toronto; and Viola-Mrs. Roderick McKenzie, of Galt). From his youth he was a faithful member of the Biehn Mennonite Church. We praise God for calling him home without suffering, for he fell asleep to awaken with Jesus. Funeral services Dec. 11, were in charge of C. C. Cressman and M. H. Roth.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 5 - February 2, 1954-page 118, 119, 120

    Ephraim married Lovina Nahrgang 16 Mar 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lovina (daughter of Deacon John S. Nahrgang and Maria Shantz) was born 27 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lovina Nahrgang was born 27 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Deacon John S. Nahrgang and Maria Shantz); died 11 Jun 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99972873
    • Name: Lovina Baer
    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5035.12
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. Ephraim Baer, 74,the former Lovina Nahrgang of Baden, died suddenly of a heart seizure Monday at KW Hospital. She was a d/o the late Mr. and Mrs. John Nahrgang and was predeceased by her husband in Dec. 1953 (sic).

    Surviving are seven sons, Oscar and Mervin of New Dundee, Moses and Martin of Bright, Jeremiah of Drumbo, Sylvester of Portage la Prairie,Man., and Allan of Fordville, N.D.; seven daughters, Thelma of Elmira, Leah and Mary of Baden, Martha of Ailsa Craig, Einetta in India, Mrs.Gordon (Barbara) Bindernagel of Kitchener and Mrs. Broderick (Viola) McKinzie of Galt; one brother, Allan of Kitchener, and one sister, Mrs.Dilman (Lydia Ann) Hunsburger of Breslau. Forty-seven grandchildren also survive.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 12 Jun 1956

    Children:
    1. Zelma Baer was born 6 Jun 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1978, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry Baer was born 4 Nov 1906, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1907, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Leah Baer was born 4 Nov 1906, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 1984, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Oscar N. Baer was born 13 Jan 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1993, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Sylvester N. Baer was born 5 Sep 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1971, Portage La Prairie Cemetery, , Manitoba, Canada; was buried , New Rosedale Hutterite Colony, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada..
    6. 2. Mervin Baer was born 15 Nov 1912, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Bishop Moses N. Baer was born 31 Jan 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1978, Bluevale, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. Baer was born 20 Jan 1914; died 3 Jan 1914.
    9. Allan Baer was born 9 Apr 1915, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1992, , Clay Co., Minnesota, USA; was buried , Eksjo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lake Park Township, Becker Co., Minnesota, USA.
    10. Vinetta Baer was born 14 Jul 1916, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 1987, Charlottesville, Charlottesville (city), Virginia, United States; was buried , Cremated.
    11. Barbara Baer was born 22 Sep 1917, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Martha Baer was born 7 May 1919, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Mary Ann Baer was born 30 May 1920, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 1989, Somerset, , Sandys, Bermuda; was buried , Saint John the Evangelist Churchyard, Pembroke, , Bermuda.
    14. Viola Baer was born 6 Aug 1921, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 2005, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Jeremiah Baer was born 12 Sep 1923, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1982, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario.
    16. Martin Baer was born 11 Mar 1926, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  David Otto was born 9 Oct 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John T. Otto and Elizabeth Ratz); died 13 Oct 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76162
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1947, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    David married Olive Hofstetter 21 Oct 1908, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Olive (daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm "Frederick" Hofstetter and Carolina "Caroline" Golbeck) was born 9 Oct 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1950; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Olive Hofstetter was born 9 Oct 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm "Frederick" Hofstetter and Carolina "Caroline" Golbeck); died 9 Feb 1950; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Olive Otto
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76550
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1947, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Olive Otto

    The death occurred here early on Thursday morning of Mrs. Olive Otto, widow of the late David R. Otto, at the age of 62 years. She had been confined to bed for nearly a year. Mrs. Otto was the former Olive Hofstetter, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hofstetter. and was born in Wilmot Township on October 9th, 1887. Following her marriage she resided on a farm near Pinehill until four years ago when the family moved to New Hamburg. Her husband predeceased her on Oct. 17th, 1947. Surviving are two sons, Laverne, of Haysville, and Kenneth, of New Hamburg, and two daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. George Burt), Toronto, and Gertrude (Mrs. Mervin Baer) of R.R. 2, New Hamburg; three brothers, Nathaniel, Victoriaburg; Edward, Kitchener, and Orphen, Toronto, and two sisters, Mrs. Alden Snider, Kitchener, and Mrs. Gertrude Hux, of Chicago. Two sons also predeceased her, Lorne in 1930, and Russel in 1947. The funeral will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12th, at 2.30 from her late residence to Riverside Cemetery. Rev. M. E. Reuber, pastor of Zion Evangelical U. B. Church, will officiate. The remains will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, until 9 am., Saturday, when removal will be made to the home.

    New Hamburg Independent, February 10, 1950

    Children:
    1. Lorne David Otto was born 15 Mar 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Dorothy Elizabeth Otto was born 29 Jan 1912, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2007.
    3. Russell Clare Otto was born 6 Jan 1914; died 1 Aug 1947; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Laverne Otto was born 16 Sep 1916; died 27 Oct 2004.
    5. Kenneth Otto was born 24 Jul 1918; died 23 Jun 2009.
    6. 3. Gertrude Otto was born 26 Jun 1920, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Deacon Henry Baer was born 21 Oct 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David G. Baer and Barbara Wismer); died 22 Jan 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36526340
    • Name: Henry Bear
    • Eby ID Number: 00003-616
    • Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1877, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Henry Bear, "was born October 21st, 1842. He was married February 28th, 1868, to Leah Bowman. They reside near Manheim, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. Some years ago he was ordained as a deacon of the Mennonite church. Their family consisted of fourteen 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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    Baer.--Henry Baer was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 21, 1842; died Jan. 22, 1927; aged 84 y. 3 m. 1 d. In 1867 he was united in marriage to Leah Bowman. To this union were born 14 children of whom 4 preceded him in death. He leaves his sorrowing widow, 6 sons, 4 daughters, 50 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Soon after their marriage they moved to Hay Township, Huron Co., where they resided for 10 years. From there they moved to Waterloo Co., where they resided till his death. In 1872 he was ordained Deacon in the Latschar Mennonite Church near Manheim, Ont., which office he filled faithfully for 55 years, when the Lord called him to his eternal reward. On Jan. 25 short funeral services were held at his late residence by Bro. J. W. Witmer. Further services were held at the Latschar Church by Bishop Mannasseh Hallman. Texts, Gen. 5: 24; Heb. 11: 5. His remains were laid in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 48 - February 24, 1927, pages 1022, 1023

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    MANNHEIM

    Pioneer Passes. -
    One by one the old pioneers of Waterloo County are constantly moving from realms of usefulness to higher kingdoms of bliss. Death claimed a highly esteemed pioneer in our immediate vicinity in the person of Henry Baer. On Saturday morning, Jan. 22, he passed peacefully away. He 'was born Oct. 21st, 1842, in the township of Wilmot, about 3 miles west of Mannheim. Like many of the early settlers in this county he began in humble circumstances but by hard, honest toil and frugality he forged ahead to own a splendid homestead. possessing all the latest improvements on his farm. His early education was obtained at Hamacher's school. Having early chosen carpentering as a trade he erected his first barn at the age of 14. At the age of 18. Henry with his parents where they engaged in clearing the forest to provide land for crops moved to Blandford township At the age of 21 he began carpentering for himself. He made shingles near German Mills to earn enough to provide for board and clothing. Becoming a skilled framer he erected many barns and houses. Mr. Baer in those early days endured and overcame many hardships. While following his trade he had to walk on poor roads with a heavy kit of tools on his back, 7 miles before breakfast and often after a day's work 14 miles to a home. He married Miss Leah Bowman, daughter of Rev. M. Bowman at the age of 26. Two years later he united with the Mennonite Church of which he has been a consistent and valued member. Moving to Hay Township, Huron Co., in 1872 he became a deacon of that church and continued faithful to his ordination these 55 years. Remaining in Huron for ten wears, he returned to Waterloo In 1882 and purchased the farm on which he and his estimable wife have lived since. The union was blessed with 14 children, three sons and one daughter having predeceased him. The six sons and four daughters surviving are Angeline (Mrs. Dan Eby) of Petersburg: Elvina (Mrs. Wm. Bachert) of Kitchener; Louisa (Mrs. Irvin Shantz) of Freeport; Eva (Mrs. John Francis) of Kitchener; Moses. of New Dundee: Ephraim, of Haysville; Simon, of Breslau; Josiah, of Alberta, and Norman and Ezra of Mannheim, the latter residing on the homestead.

    Mr. and Mrs. Baer lived happily in the bonds of matrimonial life for full 60 years. The deceased was in the best of health until last March. He was not confined to the house. however, until about two months before his death. He bore his sickness with Christian courage and patience.

    The funeral was held on January 25th, services being conducted at the residence by Rev. J. W. Witmer and at Latchar Mennonite Church. The scripture lesson was read by Rev. Witmer, prayer was offered by Bishop Derstine and Bishop Manasseh Hallman preached the sermon from the words of Gen. 5:24 - Enoch walked with God; and he was not; for God took him. It was an eloquent sermon for the living with some reference to his old friend and Sunday School teacher, and one from whom he (the preacher) had received excellent counsel. The pallbearers were six grandchildren Edwin and Gordon Eby, Clayton Bacher, Clarence Shants, Manasseh and Arthur Baer. His age was 84 years, 3 mos. and 1 day. He leaves to mourn his sorrowing companion who is also past the four score years, ten children, fifty grandchildren and four great grandchildren. "Truly a father in Israel has fallen at the very hush of night when life's heat and ordor are over, to inherit a well earned rest.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 3 Feb 1927, p. 8

    Henry married Leah C. Bowman 27 Feb 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Rev. Moses B. Bowman and Anna Cressman) was born 16 May 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1937, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Leah C. Bowman was born 16 May 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Moses B. Bowman and Anna Cressman); died 26 Nov 1937, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44807415
    • Name: Leah C. Baer
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-103
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leah Bowman, "the second daughter, was born May 16th, 1847. She is married to Henry Baer who was born October 21st, 1842. They reside at Manheim where he is engaged in farming."

    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. Henry Baer Dies in 91st Year

    In Good Health Until Ten Days Ago When She Fell and Fractured Her Hip.

    Death claimed the third oldest resident of this community in the person of Mrs Henry Baer who passed away at the home of her son, Mr Moses Baer and Mrs. Baer, one and one-half miles west of the village on Friday The late Mrs Baer had been in good health until the preceding Sunday when she fell and fractured her hip. Mrs. Baer whose maiden name was Leah Bowman, was born at Mannheim on May 16, 1847, a daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Moses Bowman. She was married to Mr. Henry Baer in 1868 and they engaged in farming near Zurich and Petersburg for many years. Her husband predeceased her in 1928 and Mrs. Baer has resided with her son Mr Moses Baer for the last number of years The late Mrs. Bauer was a member of the Latschar Mennonite Church at Mannheim. She is survived by nine of her fourteen children four daughters and five sons. namely Mrs. Daniel Eby of Petersburg, Mrs. William Bachert of Kitchener Mrs Ervin Shantz of Freeport, Mrs John Francis of Kitchener, Moses Baer of New Dundee. Ephraim of Haysville Simon of Mannheim, Josiah of Wainwright, Alta, and Norman of Rosebank: fifty-three grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren, two sisters. Mrs. Susannah Shantz of Kitchener and Mrs. John Berry of Langley Prairie, B.C.; and three brothers Aaron Bowman of Mannheim, Noah of Guernsey, Sask, and Ezra of Lynn Mo

    The funeral in charge of Bishop M. Hallman of Mannheim was held at the Latschar Mennonite Church on Monday afternoon following a brief service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Baer. Interment was made in the adjoining remetery.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 30 Nov 1937, p. 4

    Children:
    1. Avon Baer was born , Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Angeline B. Baer was born 7 Jul 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1942, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Apr 1942, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Aloma Bear was born Mar 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Elvina Baer was born 12 Mar 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Moses Baer was born 25 Jul 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1956; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. Ephraim Baer, I was born 27 Feb 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1874; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.
    7. Lydia Baer was born 4 May 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1880; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.
    8. 4. Ephraim Baer, II was born 24 Jan 1877, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1953, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Simon B. Baer was born 22 Dec 1878, Near Zurich, , Ontario; died 15 Jul 1969, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Louisa Baer was born 18 Feb 1881, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1962, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Josiah Baer was born 9 Oct 1882, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1964, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Noah Bear was born 26 Oct 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1893, Near Manheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Eva Baer was born 16 May 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Edon Baer was born 22 Sep 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Norman Baer was born 21 Sep 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1970; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    16. Ezra Baer was born 20 Nov 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Deacon John S. Nahrgang was born 15 Feb 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christopher Nahrgang and Mary Schneider); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5035
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Ordained: 14 Oct 1872
    • Occupation: 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Income
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    John Nahrgang, "was born February 15th, 1839. On March 21st, 1865, he was married to Mary Shantz who was born August 8th, 1841, and died May 27th, 1886. On October 20th, 1889, he was again married to Mary Cressman, widow of the late Moses Martin. She was born November 1st, 1839. Mr. Nahrgang resides in Wilmot Township, on lot No. 16, Bleams Road, Block A, where he is engaged in farming. On October 14th, 1872, he was ordained as deacon to the Mennonite body for the Geiger field of labor. To him and his first wife were born nine children, namely: Oliver, Lucinda, (Lucinda is both deaf and dumb and is married to James Buck of Elgin County. He is also deaf and dumb"


    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 Maria Shantz 21 Mar 1865, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Joshua Y. Shantz and Magdalena Martin) was born 8 Aug 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1886, Near Wilmot Centre, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria Shantz was born 8 Aug 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joshua Y. Shantz and Magdalena Martin); died 27 May 1886, Near Wilmot Centre, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Nahrgang
    • Name: Mary Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6738
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mary Shantz, "was born August 8th, 1841. She was married to John Nahrgang. They resided near Wilmot Centre, where she died May 27th, 1886."


    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. Oliver Nahrgang was born 11 Apr 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1930; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. Lucinda Nahrgang was born 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Lydia Ann Nahrgang was born 8 Apr 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1958, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Jan 1958, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Isaiah Nahrgang was born 2 Oct 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. Louisa Nahrgang was born 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Ida Nahrgang was born 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Mary Nahrgang was born 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Joshua Nahrgang was born 8 Sep 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1908.
    9. 5. Lovina Nahrgang was born 27 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Allen Nahrgang was born Oct 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  John T. OttoJohn T. Otto was born 2 Mar 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Otto and Leah Tohman); died 23 Sep 1921, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00122-7516.4
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Methodist
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Elected Office: 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor of Wilmot Township
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    JOHN T. OTTO was born near New Hamburg on March 2, 1859, and received his education at Union School No. II in Oxford County. He is engaged in farming on a large scale, being the owner of 350 acres situated on Lots 11 and 12, First Concession, Block A, Wilmot. Mr. Otto was elected a municipal councillor in 1900 and created a Justice of the Peace in 1905.

    Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906 (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 1906)pg 33

    _____________________________

    Peace Perfect Peace Died At London, on Thursday, September 29th, 1921 John T. Otto of New Hamburg In his 63rd year. Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Saturday, Oct. 1st, at 2 o'clock p. m., to the Evangelical Church for service, thence to Riverside Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    John — Elizabeth Ratz. Elizabeth (daughter of John Jacob "Jacob" Ratz and Marie Opfer) was born 27 Feb 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1942, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth Ratz was born 27 Feb 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Jacob "Jacob" Ratz and Marie Opfer); died 7 Jun 1942, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Otto
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76158
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other M
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1929, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Rosetta Delona Otto was born 4 Aug 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth "Melissa" Otto was born 18 Dec 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 6. David Otto was born 9 Oct 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jacob R. Otto was born 18 Sep 1886, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Diana Otto was born 2 Apr 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1992; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Otto was born Abt 1890; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Talma Otto was born 2 May 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Daniel Otto was born 14 Nov 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Violet Otto was born 12 Feb 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1971; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Friedrich Wilhelm "Frederick" HofstetterFriedrich Wilhelm "Frederick" Hofstetter was born 3 Jul 1849, , Germany (son of Wilhelm "William Hofstetter and Maria Magdalena "Magdalena" Wernwag); died 16 Aug 1910, Victoriaburg (Wilmot Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: William Frederick "Frederick" Hostettler
    • Name: William Hofstetter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-154020
    • Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; laborer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    FindAGrave records that he is born in Mannheim, Mannheimer Stadtkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, documentation needed.

    Friedrich married Carolina "Caroline" Golbeck 23 May 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Carolina (daughter of Johann Friederich "John" Goldbeck and Sophia Rachow) was born 23 Mar 1851, , Mecklenburg, Germany; died 24 Aug 1905, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Carolina "Caroline" Golbeck was born 23 Mar 1851, , Mecklenburg, Germany (daughter of Johann Friederich "John" Goldbeck and Sophia Rachow); died 24 Aug 1905, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Carolina "Caroline" Hofstetter
    • Name: Caroline Golbeck
    • Name: Caroline Goldbeck
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76545
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran Protestant
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Malinda Hofstetter was born 21 Feb 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1872, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sussanna Hofstetter was born 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Magdalena Hofstetter was born 12 May 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1930, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. William Alva "Alva" Hofstetter was born Between 1876 and 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1902, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Alvin Hofstetter was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1902, Trafalgar Township, Halton, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Sophia Hostettler was born 25 Jul 1878, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1907; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Maria Hofstetter was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Maude Marie "Maria" Hofstetter was born 25 Jul 1880, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Nathaniel Sam Hofstetter was born 6 Aug 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1952; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    10. Clara Hofstetter was born 16 Aug 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1964; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Carolina "Lizzie" Hofstetter was born 18 Sep 1885, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Gertrude E. "Gertie" Hofstetter was born 18 Sep 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1979, Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, United States; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    13. 7. Olive Hofstetter was born 9 Oct 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1950; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Simon Edward "Edward" Hofstetter was born 11 Sep 1889, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Orfen Hofstetter was born 7 Aug 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1968, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Cemetery, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada.