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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Bowman Metzger was born 20 Dec 1943, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John H. Metzger and Lovina L. Bowman); died 18 Aug 2020, Red Deer, Alberta; was buried , Lakeview Cemetery, Stettler, Alberta.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220191

    Notes:

    John B. Metzger

    December 20, 1942 - August 18, 2020

    Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at the Stettler Funeral Home at 10:30 AM with interment to follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Stettler, Alberta.

    All are invited to view John's services via webcast.

    John B. Metzger is survived by his daughters Lavina Stewart of Red Deer, AB; Theresa Kvatum of Edson, AB; grandchildren Kirsten Holte (Zach McClean), Carter Holte (Delayna Bailey), Jordan Metzger (Nevada Bauer) and great grandchild Jace Bauer, Marshall Stewart (Kaylee Wheeler), Wyatt Stewart, Mackenzie Kvatum, Dylan Kvatum; siblings: Abner (Eleanor) Metzger, Eddy (Gayle) Metzger, Isaac (Mary) Metzger, Dave (Marj) Metzger, Amsey (Eileen) Metzger, Ellen (Dave) Krahn, Almeda (Abner) Martin

    "Obituary Of John Bowman Metzger | Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium". 2021. Stettlerfuneralhome.Com. https://stettlerfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/4134/John-Metzger/obituary.html.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John H. Metzger was born 27 Jun 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John F. Metzger and Susannah B. Hoffman); died 2 Feb 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170089
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    John H. Metzger

    Funeral service took place Friday at the RR1 Wallenstein home of John H. Metzger, who died last Tuesday at K-W Hospital. He was 60.

    A further service was held at the South Peel Mennonite meeting house, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Mr. Metzger was born in Woolwich Township June 27, 1910, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Metzger.

    Surviving are his wife, the former Lovina Bauman; six sons, Abner of RR1 Elmira, Edward of RR2 Wallenstein, Isaac, David and Amzie, all of RR1 Wallenstein and John in Alberta; two daughters, Mrs. Abner (Almeta) Martin of RR2 Wallenstein, and Ellen, at home.

    Also surviving are nine brothers, Noah and Henry, both of RR2 Wallenstein, Aaron, Mose and Joseph, all of Elmira, George of RR1 St. Jacobs, Peter of St. Jacobs, Josiah of RR2 Waterloo, Abraham of RR1 Bamberg, and 15 grandchildren.

    One brother predeceased him.

    Elmira Signet Feb 10 1971 pg 15

    John — Lovina L. Bowman. Lovina (daughter of John F. Bowman and Anna Lichty) was born 18 Apr 1911, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1996; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lovina L. Bowman was born 18 Apr 1911, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John F. Bowman and Anna Lichty); died 29 May 1996; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lovina L. Metzger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202808

    Children:
    1. Abner Metzger
    2. Edward Metzger
    3. Isaac Metzger
    4. David B. Metzger
    5. 1. John Bowman Metzger was born 20 Dec 1943, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Aug 2020, Red Deer, Alberta; was buried , Lakeview Cemetery, Stettler, Alberta.
    6. Amsey Metzger
    7. Almeda Metzger was born 26 Aug 1948; died 25 Jul 2022, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Ellen Metzger


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John F. Metzger was born 26 Oct 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Peter Metzger and Magdalena Frey); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111163
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John — Susannah B. Hoffman. Susannah (daughter of Joseph B. Hoffman and Catharine M. Brubacher) was born 10 Aug 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Susannah B. Hoffman was born 10 Aug 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph B. Hoffman and Catharine M. Brubacher); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah B. Metzger
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1477.4
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Noah H. Metzger was born 10 Aug 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry H. Metzger was born 4 Jan 1899, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Olivet Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. Moses H. Metzger was born 1 Jun 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Aaron H. Metzger was born May 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. George H. Metzger was born Nov 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1989; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Joseph H. Metzger was born 18 Aug 1907, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 2004, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Peter Metzger was born 30 Oct 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 2. John H. Metzger was born 27 Jun 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    9. Josiah Metzger was born 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Abram Metzger was born 16 Dec 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Martin Metzger was born 15 Apr 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  John F. Bowman was born 6 Nov 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joshua B. Bowman and Annie Frey); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Bauman
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-540.3
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John married Anna Lichty 10 Dec 1907, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Menno G. Lichty and Catharine Martin) was born 17 Aug 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1969, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Anna Lichty was born 17 Aug 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Menno G. Lichty and Catharine Martin); died 14 Feb 1969, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Bowman
    • Eby ID Number: 00072-4240.9
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 3. Lovina L. Bowman was born 18 Apr 1911, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1996; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    2. Adeline L. Bowman was born 1915; died 14 Nov 1974, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. David L. Bowman was born 1917; died 2004; was buried , Goshen Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    4. Elam L. Bowman was born 14 Feb 1920; died 17 Feb 2011, RR1, Wallenstein, , Ontario; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    5. Lucinda L. Bowman was born 5 Dec 1923.
    6. Catherine L. "Katie" Bowman was born 28 Mar 1926; died 9 Apr 1999; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Peter Metzger was born 13 Sep 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johann Heinrich "Henry" Metzger and Philipina Schmidt); died 9 Dec 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57332
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Implement Agent
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Mill
    • Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foreman Brick Yard
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Peter — Magdalena Frey. Magdalena (daughter of Johannes "John" Frey and Katharina "Catherine" Schneider) was born 14 May 1849, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1924; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Magdalena Frey was born 14 May 1849, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes "John" Frey and Katharina "Catherine" Schneider); died 7 Nov 1924; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena Metzger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57333
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Abraham Metzger was born 16 Apr 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1942, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry F. Metzger was born 10 Feb 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1952; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. John F. Metzger was born 26 Oct 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Martin Metzger was born 9 Sep 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1964; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catharine "Katie" Metzger was born 4 Jun 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1958; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Christina Metzger was born 3 May 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1968, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Joseph B. Hoffman was born 10 Dec 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Samuel Hoffman and Veronica "Franny" Bricker); died 13 Mar 1938, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00055-3783
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Joseph Hoffman, "was born December 10th, 1845. He is married to Catharine Brubacher. They reside in Woolwich Township, about a mile north of Heidelberg, where he is engaged in farming. To them were born four children".


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

    __________________________

    March 14-One of the oldest residents of this district, Joseph Hoffman died at his home near Heidelberg yesterday. Mr. Hoffman was in his 93rd year. Born in Pennsylvania, he had been engaged in farming until his retirement.
    The funeral will be held Wednesday from the residence at 9 a.m. Interment will take place at the Conestogo Mennonite Cemetery.


    Elmira Signet 14 Mar 1938

    Joseph — Catharine M. Brubacher. Catharine (daughter of Johannes Weber "John" Brubacher and Catharina "Catherine" Martin) was born 11 Mar 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Catharine M. Brubacher was born 11 Mar 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes Weber "John" Brubacher and Catharina "Catherine" Martin); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine M. Hoffman
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1477
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Catharine Brubacher, "youngest daughter of John W. Brubacher, was born March 11th, 1849. She is married to Joseph Hoffman. They reside on the old 'Steiner Farm', a little north-east of Heidelberg, in the township of Woolwich. Their family consists of four children, .."


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

    Children:
    1. Barbara Hoffman was born 2 Aug 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1940; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Hoffman was born 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 5. Susannah B. Hoffman was born 10 Aug 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Aaron Hoffman was born 12 Oct 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1962; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Joshua B. Bowman was born 19 Oct 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Levi Bauman and Magdalena Burkhard); died 6 Dec 1939; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Joshua B. Bauman
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-540
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1895, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Joshua B. Baumann, "the fifth son of Levi Baumann, was born October 19th, 1856. He also resides in Peel Township, Wellington County, about two miles from Wallenstein P. O., where he owns a beautiful farm. He is married to Anna Fry and has a numerous family. The names of their children are "

    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.].

    _______________________

    Joshua E. Bowman - (By Chronicle Correspondent) - Wallenstein, R.R. 1 - After a short illness there passed away at his home one half-mile west of Wallenstein, Mr. Joshua E. Bowman. The late Mr. Bowman was born near Heidelberg over eighty-two years ago and moved to this locality some fifty years ago, settling on what was known as the Soesser property. Mr. Bowman was the second Mennonite farmer to settle in the district west of Wallenstein in what was then a solid Scotch Settlement and today is solid Mennonite. Mr. Bowman was a successful farmer and a faithful supporter of the Mennonite faith. He is survived by his wife, twelve children, sixty grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren. One brother Samuel also survives. The funeral which was in charge of Rev. A. B. Bearinger was held on Saturday morning from his late residence to the West Wallenstein Mennonite Church and cemetery for burial as very largely attended. The sympathy of this community is extended to the sorrowing friends and relatives.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    Joshua married Annie Frey 3 Nov 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Johannes "John" Frey and Christina Schneider) was born 28 Jan 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1942; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Annie Frey was born 28 Jan 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes "John" Frey and Christina Schneider); died 29 Oct 1942; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Bowman
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-540.1
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1895, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    MRS. JOSHUA BOWMAN

    Mrs. Joshua Bowman, 84, died at her home Thursday morning as the result of a heart condition. Her maiden name was Annie Frey, and her husband died three years ago.

    Surviving are six sons, John, Samuel, Solomon and Josua, Wallenstein, Aaron, St. Jacobs and Henry, Conestogo;; six daughters, Mrs. Elias Weber, Yatton; Mrs. Abraham Martin, Heidelberg; Mrs. Jeremiah Martin, St. Jacobs; Mrs. Eli Bauman, Drayton and Mrs. Moses Bauman and Mrs. Ezra Weber, Wallenstein.

    The funeral was held Saturday morning from her home, one mile west of Wallenstein, at 9:30, Standard Time and 10:30 D.S.T. to the Peel Mennonite Church for service. Interment was made in the adjoining Cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Magdalena Brubacher was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Elizabeth F. Bowman was born 5 Oct 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1963, RR2, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 6. John F. Bowman was born 6 Nov 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    4. Samuel F. Bowman was born 23 Jan 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    5. Aaron F. Bowman was born 26 May 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1947; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Catharine "Katie" Bowman was born 24 Jan 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1963; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Solomon F. Bowman was born 18 Sep 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1966; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    8. Henry F. Bowman was born 4 Apr 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1955, RR2, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Joshua F. G. Bowman was born 24 Dec 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1961, RR4, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    10. Mary Ann Bowman was born 11 Mar 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1968, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Nancy Bowman was born 2 Jun 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1979; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Lovina F. Bowman was born 3 Dec 1894, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1967; was buried , Olivet Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    13. Lydia Ann Bowman was born 16 Nov 1898, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1985; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Menno G. Lichty was born 22 Jun 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David Lichty and Rebecca Gingerich); died Bef 1911.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00072-4240
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Menno Lichty, "was born June 22nd, 1848. He is married to Catharine Martin and resides in Woolwich Township, west of Elmira, where he is 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.].

    Menno — Catharine Martin. Catharine (daughter of John Martin Martin and Rachel Bricker) was born 15 Apr 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catharine Martin was born 15 Apr 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Martin Martin and Rachel Bricker); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4569
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1917, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Catharine Martin, "is married to Menno Lichty."


    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. Noah Lichty was born 7 Jun 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jul 1945.
    2. Rebecca Lichty was born 12 Sep 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. John M. Lichty was born 3 Sep 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Solomon Lichty was born 9 Nov 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1958, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. David Lichty was born 4 Sep 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1967; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Rachel Lichty was born 1 Aug 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1966; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    7. Elizabeth Lydia Lichty was born 25 Jun 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 7. Anna Lichty was born 17 Aug 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1969, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    9. Menno Lichty was born 10 Jun 1888, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Harvey Lichty was born 29 Jun 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1927; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Amos M. Lichty was born 3 Oct 1892, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1965; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Melinda Lichty was born 18 May 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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