Daniel Gordon Wildfong

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-224642
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174459321
• Eby ID Number: 000131-8107
• 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; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, Factory
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Daniel Wildfong, "was married to Martha Holm and after her decease he was married again but the name of second wife was not received. They reside in Puslinch Township, not far from Hespeler. He is a carpenter by trade."

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

Daniel married Mary Janet McGregor 1 Nov 1892, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Alexander McGregor and Dorothy Maude Hogg) was born 28 Sep 1866, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1945, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174459364
• Name: Mary Janet Kunsenhausen
• Name: Mary Janet Wildfong
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85186
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39030425
• Name: Eli Wildfang
• Name: Elijah Wildfong
• Eby ID Number: 000131-8101
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• 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
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Eli Wildfong, "was born March 15th, 1819. He was married to Nancy Mosser. They resided near Hespeler where he was 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.].

Eli — Nancy Mosser. Nancy (daughter of Peter Mosser and Elizabeth M. Wanner) was born 1 Nov 1821, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 1 Apr 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Apr 1885, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Mosser
• Name: Nancy Wildfong
• Eby ID Number: 00082-4906
• 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

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Nancy Mosser, "was married to Eli Wildfong. They resided on her father's old place when the house was burnt. To them was born a family of ten children..., Simon and Peter (twins)."

Nancy Mosser, "was married to Eli Wildfong and resided near Hespeler, on the old 'Jacob Mosser 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.].

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WILDFANG - On the 1st of April, near Hespeler, in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Nancy, wife of Eli Wildfang, aged 64 years and 5 months. She was buried on the 4th at Wanners' Meeting-house. Services by J. Woolner in English, and J.B. Gingrich in German. Text, Job 19: 25 and 2 Cor. 5: 1.

Herald of Truth - Volume XXII, Number 8 - April 15, 1885, Page 127

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!according to the 1851 Census of Waterloo Township Nancy was named Agnes and born in Canada. Does this mean that there were two wives and what is in error?

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• Birth: , Scotland
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156732611
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215923
• Residence: 1901, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

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MCGREGOR, ALEXANDER

Another of the old and respected residents of the township of Puslinch passed away in the person of Mr. McGregor of Puslinch Lake section. He was born the same day as Queen Victoria and remembered many interesting facts in history pertaining to her long reign. A native of auld Scotia, early in life he came to Canada, settling in Puslinch, where he has resided ever since. In early life, he married a daughter of the late James Hogg of the 1^st concession, who survives him, as well as a large family of sons and daughters. Mr. McGregor was always highly respected, an honest man that possessed the confidence of all. The interment took place from his residence to Hespeler Cemetery. A very large number of his old acquaintances were present. He was another familiar figure who will be missed.

-Information from the death certificate: Born in Michigan. Of lot 4, front of concession 2 in Puslinch. Died on December 6, 1902, aged 83 years and 6 months.

-Information from The Family of Alexander McGregor 1820-2006 by Donna Rudy: First marriage to Mercy Skinner of Beverly Twp. , from which there were five children: Robert (Dec. 29, 1845-Jun13, 1926); Enos (Sept. 20, 1851-Dec. 9, 1879); Almira McGregor (Sept. 30, 1853-Jun 23, 1901), born at Orkney, Ontario married John Collier; Phoebe Ann, (b. Sept. 3, 1855); and Joseph (Oct. 21, 1857-Feb. 11, 1858). Second marriage to Dorothy Hogg, from which children were Alexander of Puslinch; James, b. Nov. 20, 1861; John (Jan. 20, 1864- Mar. 13, 1921); Mary Janet (Sept. 28, 1867-Dec. 23, 1945, Mrs. Daniel Wildfong); Joseph Andrew (Jun. 8, 1869-Apr. 26, 1899); Catherine Janet (May 20, 1872-May 16, 1958, Mrs. William Lowell "Pat" Linton); Dorothy (Dec. 2, 1874-Apr. 26, 1959); Thomas William (1878-Apr. 2, 1879); and Florence Maud (Apr. 7, 1880-May 17, 1955, Mrs. John Dailey).

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 2 Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Majorie Clark

Alexander — Dorothy Maude Hogg. Dorothy (daughter of James Laidlaw Hogg and Janet McGregor) was born 3 Mar 1841, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1919, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Birth: Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182780571
• Name: Dorothy Maude McGregor
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215924
• Residence: 1901, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

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MCGREGOR, DOROTHY (Nee Hogg)

A well-known lady succumbed to a lingering illness on Tuesday afternoon about 4: 30, November 4, 1919, in her 79^th year. Relict of Alexander McGregor (1902). She had been ill for some time and death did not come unexpectedly. Mrs. McGregor had been a resident of Hespeler for the past fourteen years and during that time made many friends. She was of a kind disposition and was highly respected by the citizens of this community. She was born in Beverly Township. She married Mr. McGregor sixty-two years ago. She was a devoted member of the Evangelical Church and in her younger days took a great interest in church work. She leaves eight children: Robert of Grand Rapids; Alex of Puslinch; James of Beaver, Manitoba; John of Craik, SK; Mrs. Dan Wildfong of Hespeler; Mrs. William Linton of Galt; Mrs. John Daly of Sprucedale; and Miss Lizzie, at home. There are seventeen grandchildren and seventeen greatgrandchildren. Funeral from her residence on Queen St. at 2: 30 on Friday. Rev. Dengis, pastor of the Evangelical Church, conducted the service held at the house. It was largely attended. Pallbearers were six nieces: Mrs. O. Weaver, Mrs. W. Pfeiffer, Miss Dorothy McGregor, Miss Clara McGregor, Miss Dorothy Wildfong, and Miss Ruth Wildfong. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

-Information from the death certificate: Born in Dumfries Township, daughter of James Hogg. Informant

-Alex McGregor of Hespeler.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 2 Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Majorie Clark

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26445075
• Eby ID Number: 000131-8100
• Historic Building: 1851, 324 Huron Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; stone Georgian cottage
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

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Joseph Wildfong, "was born December 23rd, 1796. He was first married to Christina Groh and after her decease to Elizabeth Strycker who was born April 14th, 1808, and died February 3rd, 1877. They resided on a farm at Strasburg where they both died. He died June 23rd, 1870. His family consisted of twelve children, nine of which were born unto his first wife.."


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.].


Joseph's death record indicates that he was born in North Carolina, this may be in error.

Historic Building:
Property was purchased by Joseph Wildfong in 1823. According to the 1851 census the previous house was and in the 1861 census the current (2009) stone had been built. Behind the home is a small stone smokehouse made also of fieldstone.

Joseph — Christina Groh. Christina (daughter of Michael Groh and Elizabeth Witmer) was born 23 Dec 1796, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Jun 1835. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106659995
• Name: Christina Wildfong
• Eby ID Number: 000131-8100.1

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47337085
• Name: Peter Musser
• Eby ID Number: 00082-4883
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 128, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Peter Mosser, "was born April 6th, 1785. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Henry and Anna (Mosser) Wanner. She was born July 25th, 1781. In 1824 they moved to Canada and settled on a farm adjoining that of David Pannebecker's near Hespeler where she died November 22nd, 1858, and he died (The house on the old "Mosser Farm" was accidentally destroyed by fire and he was burnt with the house) July 28th, 1872. To them was born a family 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.].

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Sad Affair near Hespeler
From our own Correspondent

A most melancholy event took place on Sunday morning near the R.R. track about 1-1/2 miles above Hespeler. An old man said to be about 86 years of age of the name of Musser, occupied two apartments by himself, contiguous to the farm house in which his daughter, son-in-law and family resided. It was customary for some of the family before retiring for the night to visit the old man's rooms. On looking in on Sunday night at bedtime, he was found asleep and left undisturbed. About 2 o'clock on Sunday morning the family was aroused by the scream of one of the children who had been awaked by the suffocating influence of smoke in the house. They had barely time to make their escape from the house before it was enveloped in flames, and without securing even sufficient clothing. The rooms occupied by the old man were already burnt down, and on Dr. Swan, being called, all that could be found of the old man were a few charred bones, which were collected into a box of about a foot square. The fire is supposed to have been entirely accidental, but how it originated cannot be ascertained. Dr. Swan supposes from the remains of the old man being found near the door of the apartment in which he slept, that he had been suffocated and fallen down in an attempt to gain the door. An inquest was held on Monday when a verdict in accordance with the above facts were returned.

The Galt Reporter - Friday, Aug 2, 1872

Peter — Elizabeth M. Wanner. Elizabeth (daughter of Henry Wanner and Anna Mosser) was born 25 Jul 1781, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 22 Nov 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47337097
• Name: Elizabeth M. Mosser
• Eby ID Number: 00126-7635

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Elizabeth M. Wanner, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, July 25th 1781. She was married to Peter Mosser who was born April 6th, 1785, and died July 28th, 1872. They resided about a mile north east of Hespeler, on a farm adjoining that of David Pannebecker. Their family consisted 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.].

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/260235327
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226350

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HOGG, JAMES

Death of an Old Puslinch Resident

Mr. Hogg, living near Puslinch Lake, passed quietly away on Tuesday morning at 3 a. m., on the 1^st November 1892. He was a very old man, in his 86^th year and had been very frail for a number of years, so that his death was looked for at almost any time. He lived for some time in Waterloo Township, on the farm at present occupied by William Cowan, about half way between Galt and Hespeler, from which he removed to lots 17 and 18 in the 1^st concession, Puslinch, where he has resided eversince. One daughter, Mrs. Alex McGregor who lives about one mile east of Hespeler, is his only surviving child. The funeral took place Thursday to Killean Cemetery.

-Information from the death certificate: Born in Scotland. Cause of death - infirmities of age. Informant - Margaret Hogg of Killean.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

James — Janet McGregor. Janet was born 1800; died 11 Jul 1852; was buried , Killean Cemetery, Puslinch Twp., Killean, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Hogg
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226351