Priscilla Mary Oberholtzer

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• Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; G. V. Oberholtzer Co., Ltd.
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71564617
• Name: Cleason Oberholtzer
• Name: G. V. Oberholtzer
• Name: L. Gleeson Oberholtzer
• Eby ID Number: 00086-5052
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Factory Hand
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Historic Building: Abt 1885, 76 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Obertholtzer-Lang House
• Historic Building: CA 1885, 79 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Obertholtzer-Lang House
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Boot Maker
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Elected Office: 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Kitchener
• Residence: 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Cleason Oberholtzer, "was born January 8th, 1866. He is married to Mary Otto and resides in Berlin where he is engaged in manufacturing boots and shoes. His family consists of three 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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G.V. Oberholtzer died last Thursday at the age of 34 years. He was the second son of Mr. John Oberholtzer. Eleven years ago, he founded a shoe factory, together with M. Armbrust, which, after the latter's death, he carried on alone and in 1893 moved to the present building near the railway station. In 1897. he built a tannery in Port Elgin. In 1881 [1891]. he married Mary Otto of South Easthope. Of his four children, two (both girls), are still alive. The deceased was an active member of Zion Church, a founder of the Y.M.C.A. here and of the orphanage. In 1896. he was a member of City Council. The burial took place on Monday, with a large attendance.

Berliner Journal, June 14, 1900, Page 4, Col. 2 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk January 13, 2006 for the Kitchener Public Library

Historic Building:
Built in the 1880's by G.V. Oberholtzer in was in the Queen Ann Revival style. Purchased by G. R. Lang about 1900 it was extensively remodelled and enlarged. The house was demolished about 1940.

Historic Building:
Built in the 1880's by G.V. Oberholtzer in was in the Queen Ann Revival style. Purchased by G. R. Lang about 1900 it was extensively remodelled and enlarged. The house was demolished about 1940.

Gleason married Mary Catherine Otto 25 Mar 1891, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob Otto and Anna Catharine "Catherine" Ludwig) was born 2 Aug 1869, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jul 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Catherine Heller
• Name: Mary Catherine Oberholtzer
• Eby ID Number: 00086-5052.1
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Zion Church

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MRS. A. H. HELLER PASSES AWAY

Highly Respected Resident Succumbs After a Lingering Illness.

LIVED HERE 25 YEARS

Mrs. A. H. Heller, the beloved wife of Mr. Alton H. Heller of the city, passed away at her home Queen street north at 10 o'clock Monday night after an illness of about two and a half years' duration. Mrs. Heller was well known and greatly loved by a host of friends In Kitchener and her death will be learned with deep regret.

The deceased was born in South Easthope Township on a farm, near Stratford. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Otto, her maiden name being Mary Catherine Otto.

Over a year ago Mrs. Heller went Colorado owing to her failing health where she remained for a year returning to this city last March. Upon her return she felt quite improved but two months ago took a relapse and was compelled to take to her bed about six weeks ago. Everything known to medical science was done but Mrs. Heller gradually failed until the end. During her sickness she underwent considerable suffering all of which she bore patiently and with Christian fortitude. She was a woman of many fine traits of character her genial spirit endearing her to all with whom she came in contact. Her bereaved husband and family will have the sympathy of a wide circle friends in their present affliction.

The deceased was a faithful member of the Zion Evangelical Church and was always identified with every activity undertaken by the church in which she could participate. She was or many years President of the Missionary Society of the Church, which office she relinquished only when compelled to do so by failing health. For some years she was identified with the S. S. Home Department and in former years was a member of the choir. Mrs. Heller had been a resident of Kithener for a quarter of a century, her first husband, G. V. Oberholtzer, who passed away 18 years ago, being the founder of the Oberholtzer Shoe Company, now the Hydro City Shoe Company. On July 24th, Mrs. Heller would have been married to Mr Heller 10 years.

The deceased leaves to mourn her death. her bereaved husband, two daughters, Miss Florence Oberholtzer and Miss Albin Oberholtzer, one son Master Richard Heller, three sisters Mrs. J. Eldt, of. New Hamburg, Mrs Tenry Heipel of Clifford, Ont. and Mrs. John Weber, of Sebringville, Ont and three brothers Valentine, William and John Otto of South Easthope. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be private at the house. Services will then follow at Zion Evangelical Church and interment will be made at Mount Hope Cemetery.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 19 Jul 1917, p. 7

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• Eby ID Number: 00086-5047
• Occupation: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; teacher
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evaangelical
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

John Oberholtzer "was born July 20th, 1833. On October 20th, 1857, he was married to Anna Catharine Bucher who was born March 13th, 1833. They resided in the town of Berlin where he died June 26th, 1895. He was an invalid for a number of years. Their family consisted 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.].

John married Anna Catharine Bucher 20 Oct 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Johann Jacob "Jacob" Bucher and Margaretha Hackmiers) was born 13 Mar 1833, , , Germany; died 3 Oct 1921; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Nationality: , Germany
• Name: Anna Catharine Oberholtzer
• Eby ID Number: 00086-5047.1
• Immigration: 1853, , Canada
• Residence: 1857, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, 38 Bingeman St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31020

Jacob — Anna Catharine "Catherine" Ludwig. Anna was born 24 Jun 1823, Of, South East Hope Township, Perth Co., Ontario; died 29 Nov 1903, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Easthope Cemetery, Shakespeare, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Catharine "Catherine" Otto
• Name: Catherine Ludwig
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31021

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• Eby ID Number: 00086-5044
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 035S, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1852, Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ontario; Minister
• 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

Notes:

Jacob M. Oberholtzer, "was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, March 30th, 1800. He came to Canada in 1826 and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario. On January, 9th, 1831, he was married to Hannah, daughter of Jacob and Salome (Graybill) Erb. She was born January 25th, 1813 and died November 12th, 1894. Soon after their marriage they moved two miles west of Berlin on their farm, then all forest, which was composed of part of lot No. 35, German Company's Tract. Here they resided some forty years, then he sold the farm and moved to Berlin where he and his aged wife spent the evening of their life in comfort and ease. When a young man he was ordained as a minister of the church of his choice, 'The Mennonite', which body he served faithfully unto his end. He died January 14th, 1879. His 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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Erb Street (David Eby) Mennonite Church

Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).

Due to a difference of opinion in the David Eby congregation, Sunday School classes were held at first in a private home, that of Levi Groff, beginning in 1887. The dissension which resulted culminated in a division in the church in 1889; the minister, Elias Schneider, and the deacon, Menno S. Shantz, left the church and joined with the Old Order Mennonites of Woolwich Township. The following year, 1890, saw the commencement of "Edification Meetings", which were held in the homes of members of the David Eby congregation. These meetings later became the Young People's Bible Meetings.

By the beginning of the twentieth century, it was recognized that the church building was either in need of repair or in need of complete replacement. Consideration was given to building a new church on the same site or on a site on King Street North. A decision was made to accept from Samuel S. Snider the donation of a parcel of land which was also on Erb Street, but nearer town. Excavation of the foundation for the new church began in the Spring of 1902. A dedication service was held on August 17, 1902. A parsonage was built in 1929 on land donated by Herbert Snider, the son of Samuel Snider. The church building was renovated and enlarged in 1949-1950; a dedication service was held on April 9, 1950. Further renovations were made in 1974..


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

Occupation:
Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).<sup>1a

1a</sup>Ambrose, Rosemary. Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide to Churches Established Before 1900. Kitchener, Ontario, Canada: Waterloo-Wellington Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 1993. [used the kind permission of Rosemary Ambrose 2011]

Jacob married Hannah Erb 9 Jan 1831. Hannah (daughter of Jacob Erb and Salome Graybill) was born 25 Jan 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Oberholtzer
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2860
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Hannah Erb, "the seventh daughter, was born January 25th, 1813. On January 9th, 1831, she was married to Rev. Jacob M. Oberholtzer who was born March 30th, 1800, and died January 14th, 1879. She died in Berlin, November 12th, 1894. To them was born a family of fourteen children, namely"


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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• Name: Jacob Bucher
• Name: Jakob Bucher
• Name: Johann Jakob Bucher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-153908
• Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Johann married Margaretha Hackmiers 18 May 1841, Hilsbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Margaretha was born CALC 25 Mar 1816, , Germany; died 2 Dec 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaretha Bucher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-153909
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran