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Angus "Mike" Brubacher

Male 1924 - 1987  (63 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Angus "Mike" Brubacher was born 1924, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham B. Brubacher and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brox); died 1987; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mike Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216333

    Angus — Katherine "Kay" Guest. Katherine was born 1931; died 1996; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Abraham B. Brubacher was born 9 Nov 1897, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Elias M. Brubacher and Maria "Mary" Brubacher); died 19 Apr 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Business: Brubacher Auction Centre
    • Business: Brubacher Brothers Livestock
    • Name: A. B. Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72051
    • Residence: 1978, 32 Peltz Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Auctioneer Brubacher dies at 80


    A B Brubacher, a long-time auctioneer. died early today at his home at 32 Peltz Ave., Kitchener He was 80.

    Born on a farm two miles west of St Jacobs, Brubacher still handled some auctions at the A B Brubacher Furniture Auction Centre 327 Breithaupt St.. at age 75. He sold the centre in the late 1960s.

    He farmed north of Elmira and at Bridgeport until he was 44.

    Brubacher handled auctions from Petrolia to Peterborough and as far north as Wiarton. Occasionally he sold livestock in New York and Pennsylvania.

    ________________________________


    BRUBACHER, A. B. (Abraham) - At his home. 32 Peltz Ave.. Kitchener, on Wednesday. April 19, 1978. suddenly following a heart attack, Abraham B. Brubacher. age 80 years.

    Mr. Brubacher was born near Wallenstein, a son of the late Elias Brubacher and the former Mary Brubacher. A member of the Breslau Mennonite Church.

    Mr. Brubacher founded Brubacher Brothers Limited Livestock Sales now operated by his sons, Angus (Mike) and Raymond. He was a member of the Holstein Friesen Association of Canada. He began his career as a Holstein exporter in 1928. He founded the Brubacher Auction Centre which began in the old market building in 1942. He continued until his retirement in 1975. He specialized in livestock, farm and household sales. The auction centre, still in operation, is now located on Breithaupt Street.

    He is survived by his wife, the former Lizzie Brox, by his two daughters, Edna (Mrs. Robert McKeon) of Kitchener and Gladys (Mrs. Mervin Roth) of Waterloo and by his three sons, Irvin B., of Route 21, Cambridge (H), Angus (Mike) of Kitchener and Raymond of Route 7, Guelph; by his brother, Dilman of St. Jacobs and his three sisters, Veronica (Mrs. Isaiah Eby) of Elmira, Lydia, Mrs. Henry Sauder and Magdalena (Mrs. Israel Kraemer), both of St. Jacobs; 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive. He was predeceased by a daughter, Mrs. Alice Wilson, and by two sisters and two brothers. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after noon on Thursday, until noon on Saturday, when removal will be made to Breslau Mennonite Church for service at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Dennis Cressman officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Donations to the Mennonite Central Committee may be made as expressions of sympathy. The family will be in attendance at the funeral home from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.

    Abraham married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brox Dec 1921. Elizabeth (daughter of Louis Brox and Carolina Randall) was born 31 Jul 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brox was born 31 Jul 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Louis Brox and Carolina Randall); died 12 Mar 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brubacher
    • Name: Lizzie Brox
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15720
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1978, 32 Peltz Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    BRUBACHER, Lizzie, daughter of Louis and Caroline (Randall) BROX, was born in Elmira, Ont., July 31, 1900; died at Cambridge, Ont., Mar 12, 1986; aged 85 y. In December 1921, she was married to Abram Brubacher, who died on Apr. 19, 1978. Surviving are 2 sons (Angus and Ray), 2 daughters (Edna and Gladys), 22 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Lydian and Sarah). She was preceded in death by one son (Irvin), and one daughter (Alice). She was a member of Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 17, in charge of Erwin Wiens; interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 79, Number 18 - May 6, 1986, page 354

    Children:
    1. Gladys Brubacher
    2. Irvin B. Brubacher was born 11 Oct 1922, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1980, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 1. Angus "Mike" Brubacher was born 1924, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1987; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Raymond Brubacher was born 21 Dec 1926; died 9 May 2011, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Edna Brubacher was born 14 Oct 1928, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Alice Brubacher was born 1932; died 1956; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Elias M. Brubacher was born 10 May 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Michael B. Brubacher and Veronica Martin); died 1 Jan 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Brubacker
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1486.6
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Elias married Maria "Mary" Brubacher 13 Jan 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of John M. Brubacher and Barbara Steiner) was born 10 Feb 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Maria "Mary" Brubacher was born 10 Feb 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John M. Brubacher and Barbara Steiner); died 16 Oct 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria "Mary" Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-459700

    Children:
    1. Lovina Brubacher was born 24 Dec 1891; died 13 Feb 1909; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Asiah Brubacher was born 1 Jan 1893, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Hannah Brubacher was born 26 Jul 1894, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1957, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    4. Susannah B. Brubacher was born 3 Jul 1896, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1973, RR1, St. Clements, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Jan 1973, Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 2. Abraham B. Brubacher was born 9 Nov 1897, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Veronica Brubacher was born 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Louis Brox was born 12 Jul 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jakob "Jacob" Brox and Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler); died 7 Jan 1938, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1938, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.6667
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Louis Brox died Friday at the home of his son-in-law, Elias B. Martin, south of Hawkesville. Mrs. Brox was in his 77th year. His wife predeceased him 16 years ago.

    He is survived by seven sons, Eli at home, Henry, Detroit, Noah of Jordan, Addison in Luscar, Alta., Jacob and John, Kitchener, Norman, Freeport, and five daughters, Mrs. Christian Brubacher, West Montrose, Mrs. Elias B. Martin, near Hawkesville, Mrs. A.B. Brubacher, Bridgeport, Mrs Isaiah M. Martin, Hawkesville, Mrs. Elam Bauman, Waterloo. Two brothers, Jacob of Waterloo, Daniel, Spruce Grove, Alta., and two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Foerster, Elmira, and Mrs. Samuel Reist, Welaskwin, Alta., also survive.

    The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the home of his son-in-law, then to Elmira Mennonite church. Interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery.

    Louis married Carolina Randall 4 Oct 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Carolina (daughter of Thomas Randall and Eva Margaret Schaefer) was born 10 Jul 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Carolina Randall was born 10 Jul 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Thomas Randall and Eva Margaret Schaefer); died 13 Jan 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Carolina Brox
    • Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.6668
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Abbie Brox
    2. Jordan Brox died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Eli R. Brox was born 19 Apr 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Selina Brox was born 9 May 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Old Order Mennonite, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Annie Brox was born 15 Nov 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1971, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Henry Brox was born 4 Oct 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1965, , Michigan, USA; was buried , Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dewitt, Clinton, Michigan, United States.
    7. Noah R. Brox was born 9 Aug 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1962, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Addison Brox was born 18 Sep 1895, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Jacob Brox was born 19 Jul 1898, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. 3. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brox was born 31 Jul 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. John Brox was born 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Lydian Brox was born 24 Mar 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1994, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Sarah Brox was born May 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1987, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Norman Randall Brox was born 8 Jan 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Michael B. Brubacher was born 1 Nov 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes Sherk "John" Brubacher and Elizabeth Burkhard); died 8 Feb 1901; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1486
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1864, 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

    Notes:

    Michael B. Brubacher, "the fourth son of John S. Brubacher, was born November lst, 1841. He resides about one mile west of St. Jacobs, on the farm possessed by his father. He is married to Veronica, daughter of Jacob and Esther (Baumann) Martin. Their family consists of eight 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.].

    Michael married Veronica Martin 7 Oct 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Jacob G. Martin and Esther Bauman) was born 11 Dec 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1929; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Veronica Martin was born 11 Dec 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob G. Martin and Esther Bauman); died 4 Sep 1929; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Fanny Martin
    • Name: Frany Martin
    • Name: Fronica Martin
    • Name: Veronica Brubacher
    • Name: Veronica Hoffman
    • Name: Veronica Hoffman
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4583
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1864, 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:

    Veronica Martin, "the second daughter of Jacob Martin, was born December 11th, 1844. She is married to Michael Brubacher. They reside near St. Jacobs where he possesses his father's farm."


    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. Leah Brubacher was born 3 Jan 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1914; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Brubacher was born 12 May 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1945; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Elias M. Brubacher was born 10 May 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Dilman M. Brubacher was born 15 Oct 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1952; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Esther M. Brubacher was born 5 Mar 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1966, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Michael M. Brubacher was born 27 Apr 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1944; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Elizabeth Brubacher was born 27 Aug 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John M. Brubacher was born 11 Jul 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1947, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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

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

    Notes:

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

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    HAD MANY DESCENDANTS PIONEER LAID TO REST.

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

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

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

    Residence:
    John was living with the Martin family.

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


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

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

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

  5. 12.  Jakob "Jacob" Brox was born 13 May 1826, Dilsberg, Baden, Germany; died 16 May 1900, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47229237
    • Name: Jacob Brox
    • Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.66
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Another one of the old settlers of Woolwich was laid to rest on Sunday. We refer to Jakob Brox, who died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. William Dreisinger, in the village here. His death took place place here on Wednesday night. May 16 after less then two weeks illness. He died from bronchial trouble, having for years been afflicted with asthma. Deceased was born in Baden, Germany and came to Buffalo in 1849 where he was married to Catherine Ziegler. They came to Canada and for two years between St. Jacobs and Waterloo. Then they moved to Upper Woolwich where they lived for 37 years. Mr. Brox then sold his farm and moved to Elmira, where he lived the last 12 years. While living here one of his daughter died and about 2 years ago his wife. Fourteen children, seven sons and seven daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs Brox, all of whom are living but the daughter mentioned above. There are 38 grandchildren living. The funeral took place on Sunday forenoon and the large attendance of relatives and aquaintances testified to the respect in which Mr. Brox was held.
    Deceased had reached the age of 78 years 11 months and 29 days.

    Jakob — Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler. Katharina was born 9 Jun 1826, , Germany; died 13 Jan 1897; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler was born 9 Jun 1826, , Germany; died 13 Jan 1897; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47229345
    • Name: Catharine Ziegler
    • Name: Katharina "Catharine" Brox
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10476
    • Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. John Brox was born 15 Jul 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1934, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharina "Katie" Brox was born 31 Jan 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1925; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth Brox was born 24 Sep 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 19 Nov 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1916; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Brox was born 6 Jan 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1895; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lydia Brox was born 21 Jul 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1933; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jacob Brox was born 22 Mar 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Samuel Brox was born 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 6. Louis Brox was born 12 Jul 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1938, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1938, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. William Brox was born 26 Jun 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1925; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Daniel Brox was born 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Henry Brox was born 17 May 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Sarah Brox was born Abt 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Louisa Brox was born 7 Jul 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1933, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Annie Brox was born 16 Apr 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Thomas Randall was born 1810, , England (son of George Randall and Sarah); died 10 Jan 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00024-1937.66
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1863, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England

    Notes:

    Thomas was supposedly was from Shipley, Sussex, England.

    Thomas married Eva Margaret Schaefer 7 Jan 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eva (daughter of Michael Schaefer and Maria Barbara) was born 1820, Ehnenga, Baden, Germany; died 16 Nov 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Eva Margaret Schaefer was born 1820, Ehnenga, Baden, Germany (daughter of Michael Schaefer and Maria Barbara); died 16 Nov 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eva Margaret Kane
    • Name: Eva Margaret Randall
    • Name: Margaret Schaefer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56080
    • Residence: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1863, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 7. Carolina Randall was born 10 Jul 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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