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Caroline Isabelle "Belle" Zeller

Female 1920 - 2016  (96 years)


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  1. 1.  Caroline Isabelle "Belle" Zeller was born 23 Mar 1920, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Vernon Zeller and Violet Hagey); died 10 Aug 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Caroline Isabelle "Belle" Battler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217366

    Notes:

    BATTLER, Caroline Isabelle Caroline Isabelle "Belle" Battler passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Trinity Village Care Centre, Kitchener. She was born at home in Breslau on March 23, 1920 to Vernon and Violet (nee Hagey) Zeller. Belle joined her beloved husband, Howard who passed away July, 1987. They were married on July 4, 1943. Much loved mother of John (Penny) of Kitchener and Dan (Gloria) of Breslau. Beloved grandmother of Tori (Dan) Ryder of Kitchener, Vicki (Malcom) Sargla of Kitchener, and Brent (Kim) Battler, of Elmira. Will be fondly remembered by her eight great-grandchildren Holden and Makenna Ryder, Rebecca, Olivia and Grace Sargla, Owen, Sarah and Kaden Battler. Survived by her brother Robert Zeller, of Mississauga; sisters-in-law Margaret Zeller of Kitchener and Margery Battler of Brantford. Predeceased by her brothers Henry and Ron, sister Irene, sisters-in-law Mary and Gloria; brother-in-law Wayne Good. Belle was a longtime member of Breslau Evangelical Missionary Church (attended until the age of 90). She was baptized in the Breslau dam and loved and served the Lord all of her life. She was a nursery supervisor for 30 years and remembered all the babies' birthdays for many years. She worked at Smiles and Chuckles for 10 years and then for 26 years at Breslau Public School as a custodian. Here she was known for her "sticky donuts" which she made for teachers and many special get togethers. She retired at the age of 67. She also worked as a camp cook at Stayner Campgrounds for many years. Belle was funny and very loving, loved to laugh, hated to sing, and was a great cook. Friends are invited to share their memories of Caroline with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Monday, August 15, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. A reception will immediately follow the service in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Interment Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau.

    The Waterloo Region Record, Aug 12, 2016

    Caroline married Howard David Battler 4 Jul 1943. Howard (son of George Wesley "Wesley" Battler and Ida Christner) was born 25 Feb 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1987, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Jul 1987, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. John Battler
    2. Daniel Battler

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Vernon Zeller was born 14 Sep 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob S. Zeller and Minnie Mader); died 26 Mar 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00138-8406.1000
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1974, 247 Franklin St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    ZELLER, Vernon - At the K-W Hospital, on Tuesday, March 26, 1974, following a brief illness, Vernon Zeller, of 247 Franklin St. N., Kitchener, and formerly of Breslau, age 77 years, he attended the Breslau Missionary Church. Until his retirement in 1966, he was a carpenter with Honsberger Lumber for 20 years.

    Husband of the late Violet Hagey who predeceased him in 1971; father of Robert of Mississauga, Henry of Kitchener, Ronald of London, Caroline (Belle) (Mrs. Howard Battler) of Breslau and Irene (Mrs. Wayne Good) of Zepher, Ont.; brother of Ira of Kitchener; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive; predeceased by one sister.

    Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener, until noon Friday, when removal will be made to the Breslau Missionary Church for service at 2 p.m., with Rev. E. Sparks officiating. Interment Breslau Mennonite cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 27 Mar 1974 pg 35

    Vernon married Violet Hagey 4 Jun 1919, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Violet (daughter of Henry B. Hagey and Caroline Souder) was born 19 Jan 1895, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1971; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Violet Hagey was born 19 Jan 1895, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry B. Hagey and Caroline Souder); died 23 Jun 1971; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Violet Zeller
    • Eby ID Number: 00115-7264.9
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. Robert Zeller
    2. 1. Caroline Isabelle "Belle" Zeller was born 23 Mar 1920, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Irene Zeller was born 25 Jul 1922; died 27 Nov 1986; was buried , Vineland Mennonite Cemetery, Vineland, Lincoln Co., Ontario.
    4. Jacob Henry "Henry" Zeller was born 24 Jul 1928; died 4 Apr 1982; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Ronald "Ronald" Zeller was born 1935; died 11 Dec 1998; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob S. Zeller was born 24 Sep 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Philip Zeller and Sarah Schiedel); died 1936; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00138-8406
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1894, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jacob S. Zeller, "was born September 24th, 1870. He is married to Minnie Mader and resides on his father's farm 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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    TWO EGGS LAID IN 5 MINUTES

    A hen on the farm of Jacob Zeller at Breslau is attracting province wide notice since last week, when it laid two eggs within five minutes. The performance was was noted by one of the men on the farm. Both eggs were of normal size.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 14 Jun 1934, p. 6

    Jacob married Minnie Mader 17 Oct 1894, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Minnie (daughter of Joseph Mader and Elizabeth Becker) was born 24 Mar 1872, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Minnie Mader was born 24 Mar 1872, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Mader and Elizabeth Becker); died 1964; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Minnie Zeller
    • Eby ID Number: 00138-8406.1
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 2. Vernon Zeller was born 14 Sep 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Olive Ruby Zeller was born 12 Apr 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1956; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ira Ward Zeller was born 22 Mar 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Henry B. Hagey was born 18 Nov 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Hagey and Sophia, son of Bishop Joseph B. Hagey and Sophia Bricker); died 1941; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00047-3476
    • 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: 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Henry Hagey, "the youngest son of Bishop Joseph Hagey, was born November 18th, 1855. He is a farmer and resides near his brother, Joseph, on the block line, about three miles north of Preston. He is married to Caroline Souder, a sister to his brother-in-law. They have a family 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.].

    Henry married Caroline Souder 1 Aug 1876, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of William Sauder and Maria, daughter of Rev. William C. Souder and Maria "Mary" Erb) was born 24 Dec 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1916; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Caroline Souder was born 24 Dec 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William Sauder and Maria, daughter of Rev. William C. Souder and Maria "Mary" Erb); died 1916; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Caroline Hagey
    • Eby ID Number: 00115-7264
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
    • Residence: 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Caroline Souder, "was born December 24th, 1856. She is married to Henry Hagey, a farmer. They reside on a farm a few miles north of Preston."


    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. Odo Hagey
    2. Solomon Hagey was born 10 Dec 1876; died 10 Dec 1876; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Henry Hagey was born 17 Apr 1878; died 17 Apr 1878; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Nelly Hagey was born 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Ora Hagey was born 12 Feb 1880, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1880; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Effie Maud Hagey was born 13 Mar 1881, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Nellie Hagey was born 24 Sep 1881, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1902; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Henry Hagey was born 4 Sep 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Caroline Annettie "Nettie Hagey was born 20 Apr 1886, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1958; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Alice Beatrice Hagey was born 29 Aug 1888, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1961, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Joseph Albert Hagey was born 24 Mar 1892, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. 3. Violet Hagey was born 19 Jan 1895, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1971; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Philip Zeller was born 2 Aug 1818, Rhein Bajerin, Germany (son of Johann Philip "Philip" Zeller and Elizabeth Glueck); died 1 Mar 1896, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00138-8399
    • Occupation: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Philip Zeller, "was born August 2nd, 1818. He was married, February 28th, 1848, to Sarah Schiedel who was born December 22nd, 1826. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm where they still reside, about a mile or so south of Breslau. To them was born a family of seven children".

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

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    Death of an Old Resident of Waterloo Township

    Philip Zeller, one of the old residents of Waterloo Twp., died at his residence in Breslau on Sunday morning. Mr. Zeller was born in Bavaria, Germany, on the 1st of August, 1818 and came to this country with his parents and their other children, about the year 1830. After a few years sojourn on a farm at St. Catharines. His father sold out there and bought the Cressman farm at Breslau, containing about two hundred and thirty acres, which he made into two, giving one to each of his two sons, Jacob and Philip. Deceased married Martin Schiedel's daughter, Sarah, who survives him and with whom and the family that grew up around them, he lived prosperously on his farm, until April of last year, when on account of failing health and vigor, he retired from the farm and moved into a comfortable home, which he purchased in Breslau village and where he and his wife and one of his daughters intended to live during what days might remain for him. His health, however, continued steadily to decline, until he passed away painlessly and peacefully. He was an exceedingly kind husband and father, well beloved and highly esteemed, by all who knew him.

    The Weekly Reformer 5 Mar 1896 pg 11

    Philip married Sarah Schiedel 29 Feb 1848, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Martin Schiedel and Susannah Ries) was born 22 Dec 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1900; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Sarah Schiedel was born 22 Dec 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Martin Schiedel and Susannah Ries); died 15 Dec 1900; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sarah Zeller
    • Eby ID Number: 00102-5729
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Sarah Schiedel, "was born December 22nd, 1826. She is married to Philip Zeller, a farmer."


    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. Catherine Zeller was born 25 Dec 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1892, Near Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Susannah Zeller was born 24 Sep 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1908; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Phoebe Zeller was born 29 Nov 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1935; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Ann Zeller was born 28 Dec 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1947; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lydia Zeller was born 15 Nov 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Amelia Zeller was born 30 Jul 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1947; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 4. Jacob S. Zeller was born 24 Sep 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1936; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Joseph MaderJoseph Mader was born 12 May 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Frederich Mader and Christina Thaler); died 1 Mar 1906; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Historic Building: Maders Lane, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Honoured: Maders Lane, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Maders Lane named his honour
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94415
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Historic Building:
    House built the Joseph Mader, demolished 2022. Photos by Maryanne Szuck

    Joseph married Elizabeth Becker 31 Mar 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Becker and Elizabeth Zinkann) was born 21 Nov 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1875; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Becker was born 21 Nov 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Becker and Elizabeth Zinkann); died 24 Mar 1875; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Mader
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99512
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Mader died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Menno Mader was born 4 Jan 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1951; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. William Mader was born 7 Dec 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1952; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Aaron Mader was born 25 Dec 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1966; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 5. Minnie Mader was born 24 Mar 1872, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Bishop Joseph B. Hagey was born 11 Jun 1810, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (son of Daniel Hagey and Elizabeth Bergey); died 31 Dec 1876, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Land: 4425 Fountain St. N., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Joseph Haegy
    • Occupation: Cressman Mennonite Church, Breslau, Ontario; minister
    • Eby ID Number: 00047-3465
    • Land: 1861, 4685 Fountain St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Land: 1861, 4650 Fountain St. N., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Land: 1861, 4600 Fountain St. N., Cambridge, 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
    • Website: 2007
    • Website: 2007; wikipedia

    Notes:

    Bishop Joseph Hagey, " the second son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Bergey) Hagey, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, June 11th, 1810, and came to Canada with his parents when twelve years of age. Some time during the summer of 1832 he was married to Sophia, daughter of Samuel and Rebecca (Eby) Bricker. She was born December 20th, 1812. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm now possessed by their son, Joseph B., where they resided until his death which took place December 31st, 1876. On May 31st, 1851, he was ordained as a minister of the Mennonite body, and on October 11th, 1852, he was ordained bishop which position he held until his death. He was well received by both his and other denominations. His fame as a preacher was widely known and served to fill the houses of worship to their utmost capacity wherever he was known to officiate. His sermons were short and always well seasoned with a grand exhortation to be more like our Lord and Master. He was greatly respected by the young and always gladly received by his many friends. His last days on earth were much clouded with the church controversy which was carried so far as to cause a division among the Mennonites. Just at this time came the winged arrow of death and bore the soul of Bishop Hagey from the scenes of his life's activity, from the companionship of his faithful circle of followers, and from the worrying of this world, to the regions beyond the skies where trials and temptations are no more, where Christ reigns supreme, in Heaven. His last words were, 'O what a good and merciful Lord we have'. His end was peace. His widow is still living and has her home with her daughter, Mary. Their family consists of eleven 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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    Hagey, Joseph B. (1810-1876)

    "Joseph B. Hagey: bishop and farmer; born 11 June 1810 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania to Daniel and Elizabeth (Bergey) Hagey. He and his twin brother, Daniel, had an older brother, and a younger brother and sister. In 1832 he married Sophia Bricker (20 December 1810-4 November 1895). She was the daughter of Sam Bricker, famous for his role in raising funds in Pennsylvania to buy the German Company Tract (much of Waterloo Township) from Richard Beasley. Joseph and Sophia Hagey had six sons and five daughters. Joseph died 31 December 1876 and was buried in the Breslau Mennonite Cemetery. It was said that three hundred carriages were part of the funeral procession, with one thousand persons in attendance at the service.

    In 1822 Joseph Hagey came with his family from Pennsylvania after his father went bankrupt in business there. They lived on a farm just north of Cambridge (Preston). After their marriage, Joseph and Sophia lived on the farm owned by her father; they became the owners in 1837.
    On 10 February 1839 Joseph Hagey was ordained as a minister, probably by Benjamin Eby , and on 31 May 1851 he was ordained as a bishop to assist the aging Eby. He served in the Hagey congregation as a pastor, but as a bishop carried responsibility for all the congregations in Waterloo Township. His years of service followed those of a very charismatic bishop, and Hagey never received the acclaim of his predecessor. In his later years he was faced with division within the Ontario Mennonite Conference. The division was sparked by a revival in Solomon Eby's congregation in Port Elgin, Ontario in 1870, and a similar revival within Waterloo County. These Methodist-style prayer/revival meetings were often held in homes, and were not yet generally accepted within the Mennonite community. Initially Hagey responded positively and baptized converts from the Port Elgin revival. However he then declined to baptize the Waterloo converts because of objections that arose within the conference leadership. Although another bishop finally baptized this group in 1871, the controversy festered and finally resulted in the division that created the Reformed Mennonites (later part of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ ).
    Although Hagey was not successful in maintaining peace in the Ontario Mennonite community, he was a peacemaker in spirit. He assisted several attempts to help settle a church conflict in Indiana as a participant and served as the nominal leader (as bishop) of an Ontario delegation that attempted to mediate the conflict. Joseph B. Hagey was a longtime leader in the largest Mennonite settlement in Ontario during troubled times; his failure to preserve unity does not diminish the magnitude of his service to the church."

    Steiner, Sam. "Hagey, Joseph B. (1810-1876)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. January 2002. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 13 Nov 2005

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    Breslau (Cressman) Mennonite Church

    Services were begun in Breslau in 1815. In 1834, Benjamin Eby's log meeting house, which had been built in Berlin in 1813, was moved to Breslau to the Cressman farm. Preaching services which were held every four weeks began in the reconstructed meeting house in 1837. A new brick church was built in 1856, at which time the old log meeting house was moved to Frederick Schaefer's brickyard. The old building may have been used for storage or an office until approximately 1880 when it was clad with white "Breslau Brick" from the brickyard, and used as a home by Frederick Schaefer and his family. The address of the house is reported to have been 18 Woolwich Street; it was still standing in 1985, according to Alder 1985, with the original log walls possibly preserved within the brick ones.

    A summer Sunday School was begun in June of 1872. It was held in the Breslau schoolhouse until 1877 when it was moved to the church. Sunday School continued on in the summers only until 1889 when Sunday School classes began to be held all year.

    The 1856 white brick church was taken down in March 1908, and was replaced with a new white brick church. In 1968 the name of the church was changed from Cressman Mennonite Church to Breslau Mennonite Church. Major renovations were made to the church in the same year. It is of interest to know that land amounting to approximately three acres was deeded to the congregation by Christian C. Snyder in three parcels, in 1837, 1859, and 1870.

    Joseph Hagey, the first minister at Cressman's, was ordained on February 10, 1839. He was ordained bishop in 1851. Ministers who followed him in serving the church at Breslau were Jacob Woolner Sr., Elias Weber, Isaac A. Wambold, Jacob S. Woolner, and Oscar Burkholder. Services were held every four weeks from 1837-1867, and bi-weekly from 1867-1894 when weekly services were begun

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

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    Wanner Mennonite Church
    Begun: 1829

    A small wooden meeting house was built in 1829 on a corner of the farm belonging to Samuel Bechtel which was located in the vicinity of the present-day regional headquarters of the Ministry of Natural Resources near the intersection of Highways 24 and 401. The site for this community meeting house, as well as a school and a burial ground, had been chosen on August 8, 1829. The land was donated by Samuel Bechtel and his wife Barbara (Baumann) on March 15, 1830. A new meeting house, of white brick, was built in 1837 on the east side of Henry Wanner's farm, somewhat north of the first meeting house. Meetings at first were held every eight weeks. The deed of land for the meeting house known as Wanner's was dated October 15, 1837. Early preachers were David Sherk, who had been ordained by Benjamin Eby in July 1837, Jacob Bretz, Jr., and Joseph Hagey.
    Joseph Hagey was ordained bishop in 1851. During his time divisions occurred in the church by a surge of enthusiasm for a Methodist form of revivalism. Solomon Eby of Port Elgin, who announced his own conversion in December 1869, was leader of a group which believed that members could be converted through participation in revival meetings. John Baer of Wanner's became associated with Solomon Eby, and was compelled to leave the church in the spring of 1874, as were Eby and his other followers. The new church movement resulted in organization conferences which culminated in the conference on March 23, 1875 at Bloomingdale where New Mennonites and Reforming (or Reformed) Mennonites joined together as United Mennonites. The United Mennonites favored revival meetings, Sunday Schools and prayer meetings, and were opposed to the use of alcohol and tobacco.
    The date of construction of the meeting house which replaced the one built in 1837 is somewhat in doubt. It is possible that a new building was erected in the early 1870s; it is also possible that the 1837 building only underwent extensive renovations at that time. There is no doubt, however, that a new brown brick church was built in 1938. An education wing was added in 1969.
    The earliest Mennonite Sunday School in North America was begun in 1842 and was held jointly by the Wanner and Hagey Meeting Houses. It was discontinued after a short time because of a division of opinion within the congregations. An attempt was made later, in the mid-1860s, to begin another Sunday School, but this, too, did not last long. Many years later, on June 10, 1896, a meeting was held to organize a Sunday School. Anson Groh was appointed superintendent..4a

    4aWaterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900 By Rosemary Ambrose

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    Preston (Bechtel or Hagey) Mennonite Church

    The second meeting house in Waterloo County was built, probably in 1814, by John Erb, a wealthy miller of Preston. This brick meeting house served as a community church and was located "near Jacob Hagey's", which was on the road running from the top of the Kress Hill west and "adjoining the Kitchener Highway" (Witmer 1967: 26). Another meeting house, known as the Union Meeting House, was built in the area around 1824. A meeting was held in the Union church on November 20, 1824 to commence recording the accounts of the congregation in Hagey's Deacon Book. The deed of land for the Union Meeting House and burial ground, which was for one acre of part Lot 22, Beasley's Broken Front, was transacted in 1835.
    Hagey Meeting House was buiilt of red brick in 1842 on part Lot 23, just north of Preston on the west side of the Breslau Road, and slightly north of the Union Meeting House site. The deed, dated February 2, 1842, recorded the purchase of the land from John Hilborn and stressed that the property was to be for "the purpose of public worship by the Mennonist Society" (Witmer 1967: 28). Joseph Bechtel was the first minister in the area, from 1804-1837; he was followed by David Sherk (1838-1843). Next came Joseph Hagey (1844-1877), who was ordained bishop in 1851, and then Jacob B. Gingrich from 1878 to 1901. Services were held every four weeks until 1890 when bi-weekly services were begun. A Sunday School was established in 1842 with the congregation of Wanner Meeting House near Hespeler, but it was discontinued because of a difference of opinion regarding the need for Sunday Schools. On April 26, 1891 a Sunday School was organized at Hagey's, with deacon Abraham Oberholtzer as superintendent. Five years later, on June 10, 1896, a Sunday School was organized at the Wanner church.
    Major changes were made to the church building in 1927-1928 when the basement was excavated, new windows were installed and the roof was raised two feet. Fire on January 15, 1950 caused extensive damage to the interior and furnishings of the church. The building was completely renovated and also enlarged at the same time; dedication was on July 2, 1950. Another fire, on Feburary 19, 1953, completely destroyed the church. A congregational decision was made to build a new church, on Concession Road in Preston, and the cornerstone was laid on Thanksgiving Day, October 12, 1953. Official dedication services in the new Preston Mennonite Church were held on May 16, 1954. The building was enlarged in the summer of 1989.5a

    5aWaterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900 By Rosemary Ambrose

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    LARGE FUNERAL AT BRESLAU - On Tuesday of last week the funeral of the late Joseph Hagey, Bishop of the Mennonite Church at Breslau, took place, and was the largest ever held in that section, over three hundred teams being in the procession, and over one thousand people present, thereby testifying to the great respect entertained by all for the deceased. Mr. Hagey at the time of his death, must have been nearly eighty years old (ed. note actually 66), and for many years was recognized as the head of that body in Western Ontario. He was always distinguished for his Christian virtues, and was held in high esteem by the members of his own church and by all who knew him.6a

    6aThe Galt Reformer 3 Jan 1877

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    Joseph married Sophia Bricker 1832. Sophia (daughter of Samuel Bricker and Rebecca Eby) was born 20 Dec 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1895; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Sophia Bricker was born 20 Dec 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Samuel Bricker and Rebecca Eby); died 4 Nov 1895; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sophia Hagey
    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1342
    • 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:

    Sophia Bricker,"the second daughter of old Samuel Bricker and his wife, Rebecca Eby, was born December 20th, 1812. In 1832 she was married to Joseph Hagey who was afterwards ordained as minister and bishop of the Mennonite body. They resided about two miles south of Breslau where he died suddenly, December 31st, 1876. To them were born eleven 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. Peter B. Hagey was born 12 Jun 1833, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1900; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth B. Hagey was born 10 Mar 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Rev. Daniel B. Hagey was born 6 Jan 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1908; was buried , Windfall United Cemetery, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. Hagey was born 13 Jan 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Maria Lea "Leah" Hagey was born 7 Nov 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Gethsemane Cemetery, Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, USA.
    6. Hagey was born Dec 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Rebecca Hagey was born 18 Feb 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1926, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Samuel Hagey was born 25 Mar 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Mary Hagey was born 7 Jul 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1922, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Joseph B. Hagey was born 4 Oct 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1924; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Jacob B. Hagey was born 25 Jan 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Sophia Hagey was born 2 Jan 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1919, Riverbank, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. 6. Henry B. Hagey was born 18 Nov 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Rev. William C. Souder was born 22 Jan 1816, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (son of John Souder and Catharine Snyder); died 22 Sep 1864.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00115-7243
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 09W, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    William Souder, "the second son, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 22nd, 1816, and was raised in Bucks County. When a young man he moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County in 1837. He was married to Mary, daughter of Daniel and Barbara (Cressman) Erb. She was born May 6th, 1820, and died April 17th, 1884. They reside in different places in the county but finally they settled near Zion, not far from Preston where he followed farming many years. He was a member of the Evangelical Association of which body he was a local minister. His death took place September 22nd, 1864. To him and his wife were born seven children,"

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

    William — Maria "Mary" Erb. Maria (daughter of Daniel S. Erb and Barbara Cressman) was born 6 May 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Maria "Mary" Erb was born 6 May 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel S. Erb and Barbara Cressman); died 17 Apr 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria "Mary" Souder
    • Name: Maria Erb
    • Eby ID Number: 00032-2925
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    Mary Erb, "the sixth in the family, was born May 6th, 1820. She was married to William Souder who was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, January 22nd, 1816, and died September 22nd, 1864. They resided in the county of Waterloo, near Preston, where she died April 17th, 1884. To them were born seven children"


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

    Children:
    1. Victoria Souder was born 16 Oct 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1926, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Jan 1926, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Daniel Souder was born Sep 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1919; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. William Souder was born 20 Oct 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1902; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Maria Souder was born 23 Jul 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Amos Erb Souder was born 30 Nov 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1928, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Caroline Souder was born 24 Dec 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1916; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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