James Emmett "Emmett" Kropf

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• Military: RCR & RCAF WW2
• Name: Emmet Kropf
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0958.44
• Residence: 1937, 95 Benton St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Kropf, Emmett - Passed away at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Tuesday, July 9, 1996 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Pat (Forler) Kropf for 45 years. Dear father of Jamie Kropf and his wife, Shelley of Kitchener. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Meghan and Jillian. Emmett will be sadly missed by his precious aunt and godmother, Elena Ritz; his cousins, Dick Ritz and his wife, Chris, Ernie Ritz and his wife, Betty, all of New Hamburg and his sister-in-law Gladys Kropf of Waterloo. Predeceased by his brother, Lorne Kropf and his special aunt, Sophia Betzner. Emmett will be lovingly remembered as a special member of the Forler family. Mr. Kropf served for five years in the RCR and RCAF during the Second World War. He was a charter member of the New Hamburg branch (No. 532) of the Royal Canadian Legion and a long time member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Kitchener. Mr. Kropf was also a retired employee of the federal government (Canada Customs) with 26 years of service. Mr. Kropf's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo today (Thursday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 12, 1996 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Kitchener at 2 p.m. Following cremation, internment will take place at Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. Memorial donations to St. Mark's Lutheran Church or the Poppy Fund, New Hamburg Royal Canadian Legion No. 532 would be appreciated.

The Record, July 11, 1996

James — Patricia E. Forler. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945.2
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?

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Norman Kropf

The death occurred at his home in Kitchener on Friday evening, August 14th of Mr. Norman Kropf, a former resident of New Hamburg. He had been in poor health for several months, but a paralytic stroke suffered in the forenoon resulted in his death.

The deceased was in his 58th year, being born on August 28th, 1878, at Pine Hill, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Kropf. He spent practically all his life in this community where he had a host of relatives and friends who mourn his passing.

The late Mr. Kropf was an active member of the First English Lutheran Church at Kitchener and was a member of the brotherhood of that church. He was married to Lorena Betzner, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Betzner, of New Hamburg, who besides his two sons, Emmett and Lorne, both at home, are left to mourn his death. He also leaves three brothers and one sister, Herbert Kropf, New Hamburg, Edwin, of Earl Grey, Sask., Jacob of Stratford, and Mrs. Lovina Gerrard, of Toronto.

The funeral was held on Monday afternoon with services at the Schreiter-Sandrock funeral home in Kitchener, conducted by Rev. Mr. Hertel, followed by internment in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg.

Quite a number of relatives and friends from New Hamburg and district attended the last sad rites.


New Hamburg Independent, August 15, 1936

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Married - The marriage of Miss Lorena Betzner, eldest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Isaac Betzner, of this town, to Mr. Norman Kropf, also from here, was solemnized by Rev. Mr. Behrens, pastor of the English Lutheran Church at Berlin, on Wednesday. Owing to the recent bereavement in the bride's family the wedding was a quiet affair. The newly married couple left on a short wedding trip and intend to leave here for Ceylon, Sask., where they intend to locate. Their many friends wish them a happy and prosperous wedded life.


New Hamburg Independent, March 3, 1916

Norman married Lorena Estella Betzner 1 Mar 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lorena (daughter of Isaac Betzner and Catharine Ernst) was born 26 Feb 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lorena Estella Kropf
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0958.4
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Operator - Shirt & collar factory
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1937, 95 Benton St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. Norman Kropf

After an illness of about ten weeks the death occurred at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Tuesday night, March 23rd, of Lorena Betzner, widow of the late Norman Kropf.
The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Betzner and was born in New Hamburg on February 26th, 1881, having thus just passed her 56th year.

She spent her girlhood days here and on her marriage on March 1, 1916, she resided for a short time at Ceylon, Sask., later coming back to New Hamburg. For the past ten years the family resided in Kitchener.

The deceased was a devout adherent of the Lutheran faith and since living in Kitchener she was an active member of the First English Lutheran Church and a member of the Women's Missionary Society, of which she was president a few years ago.

Her husband predeceased her last August, but she leaves in deep bereavement two sons, Emmett and Lorne, of Kitchener, and two sisters, Miss Soph. Betzner, of Kitchener, and Mrs. Elena Ritz, of New Hamburg.

The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon with service by Rev. Mr. Jacobi in Sandrock Funeral Chapel at 2: 30 o'clock followed by internment in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg.


New Hamburg Independent, March 26, 1937

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Married - The marriage of Miss Lorena Betzner, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Betzner, of this town, to Mr. Norman Kropf, also from here, was solemnized by Rev. Mr. Behrens, pastor of the English Lutheran Church at Berlin, on Wednesday. Owing to the recent bereavement in the bride's family the wedding was a quiet affair. The newly married couple left on a short wedding trip and intend to leave here for Ceylon, Sask., where they intend to locate. Their many friends wish them a happy and prosperous wedded life.

New Hamburg Independent, March 3, 1916

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33801718
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945.1
• Occupation: 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter

Notes:

Sudden Death of Jonathan Kropf

The people of the town were shocked last Sunday to learn that our esteemed townsman, Mr. Jonathan Kropf, died very suddenly at four o'clock that morning. Mr. Kropf had been to Berlin on Saturday, and arriving home in the evening retired apparently in the best of health. About four o'clock he awoke and complained of feeling unwell, passing away a few minutes afterwards. The late Mr. Kropf was in his 64th year and a life long resident of this township, residing for many years on a farm at Pinehill, and was also a well known contractor, making a specialty of moving large buildings, in which he had in late years made himself prominent in this locality. A few years ago he left his farm to a son, and moved to this village. Deceased was of a genial and kindly disposition and beloved by all who knew him. He was twice married; his first wife, (nee Mathilda Hostetler) predeceased him about ten years ago. He is survived by his second wife, one daughter and four sons. The children are: Norman, of Michepecoten; Edwin, of Earl Grey, Sask.; Herbert on the old homestead; Jacob, at home, and Lavina, of Guelph. The funeral took place from his late residence on Wednesday morning to Geiger's Cemetery, Bleam's Road, and was very largely attended.

New Hamburg Independent, December 4, 1908

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J. Krupp's Sudden Death

Friends of Mr. Jonathan Krupp, for years a resident of Berlin, were shocked to hear of his sudden death on Sunday at his home in Wilmot Tp.
Death, which was caused by heart failure, came very suddenly. He was about 65 years old and leaves a widow and grown up family. Mr. Krupp, while in Berlin, did considerable work in moving houses^.

The Berlin News Record, December 1, 1908

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On Sunday Jonathan Kropf died. He was unwell for the past few days, however nobody expected a rapid departure. He left behind his spouse and five grown children. His first spouse was Lavina, daughter of the late Moses Hostetler. About four years ago, he was joined to Leah Gabel in marriage. He was 63 years, 11 months and 23 days old. The burial will be held today Wednesday at Geiger's cemetery. [translated from the original German].

Berliner Journal, December 2, 1908

Jonathan married Matilda Hostetler 1 Feb 1876, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of Moses Hostetler and Margareth, daughter of Moses Hostetler and Margaret Latschaw) was born 23 Sep 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Matilda Kropf
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Matilda Hostetler, "was born September 23rd, 1854. She was married to Jonathan C. Crops (now spelled Kropf), a carpenter. They resided near Bleams Road, Wilmot Township, where she died March 1st, 1891, leaving a family of five 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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March 1, 1890 - Mathilda Hochstettler, wife of Jonathan Kropf, died in Wilmot, at age of 35 years^.

Berliner Journal, March 6, 1890

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The community was shocked on hearing the sad news on Sunday last that Mrs. Jonathan Kropf had died after only a day and a half illness. The funeral which was very largely attended took place on Wednesday morning from her husband's residence to the grave yard on Bleam's road. Mrs. Kropf was a daughter of Mr. Moses Hostetler near New Hamburg and leaves five little children and husband to mourn her loss

New Hamburg Independent, March 7, 1890

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Kropf - On the 2d of March, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo county, Ont., Matilda, daughter of Moses Hochstetler and beloved wife of Jonathan Kropp, aged 35 years, 5 months and 8 days. Buried on the 5th at Geiger's meeting house, where a large number of relatives and friends met to sympathize with the bereaved family. Services by Moses Bowman and Noah Stauffer from Isaiah 38: 1 and 1 Thess. 5: 9.

Obituary - Herald of Truth, March 15, 1890

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• Residence: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0958
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller- Flour mill
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Isaac Betzner "was born December 2nd, 1848. He resides in Baden, Ontario, where he is foreman in Mr. Peter Shirk's flour mills. On March 11th, 1880, he was married to Catharine, daughter of John and Sophia (Reichard) Ernst. She was born October 3rd, 1852. Their family consists of six 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 Mr. Isaac Betzner

There passed away at his home here on Wednesday evening, April 7th, Mr. Isaac Betzner, a well-known and esteemed resident of this town, at the age of 77 years. He had been in failing health for some time. The late Mr. Betzner was born at Breslau and was a direct descendant of one of the first settlers of Waterloo County, who came over here from Pennsylvania around the year 1800. He followed the calling of miller, in which he showed exceptional ability, and was employed in the local flour mills for many years, as well as in Baden, Preston and other places. Several years ago he was forced to relinquish his work owing to failing eyesight. He was married to Miss Catharine Ernst, of this town. He leaves his sorrowing widow and three daughters to mourn his demise, namely, Mrs. Norman Kropf, Mrs. Otto A. Ritz, and Miss Sophia, all of New Hamburg. Two sons and one daughter predeceased him. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon from his late home to Riverside Cemetery.


Obituary - New Hamburg Independent, April 9, 1926

Isaac married Catharine Ernst 11 Mar 1880. Catharine (daughter of John Ernst, Jr. and Sophia Reichart) was born 3 Oct 1852, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 1931, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Betzner
• Name: Katharina Ernst
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0958.1
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Mrs. Catharine Betzner Passes

A highly esteemed resident of New Hamburg has passed away in the person of Catharine Ernst, widow of the late Isaac Betzner. Her death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otto Ritz, with whom she made her home for the past few years. The deceased had been in failing health for sometime and was confined to bed for the past six weeks, and passed peacefully away a half hour before her 79th birthday. The deceased was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Ernst and was born at Petersburg on October 3rd, 1852. She came with her parents to New Hamburg almost sixty years ago. During her long residence in New Hamburg she was a devout adherent of Trinity Lutheran Church and an active member of the Ladies' Aid. She was married in 1880 to Isaac Betzner and their union was blessed with six children Her husband, two sons and one daughter predeceased her. There are left in bereavement three daughters Mrs. Norman Kropf and Miss Sophia Betzner of Kitchener, and Mrs. Otto Ritz, New Hamburg, besides five sisters and one brother namely, Mrs. Ammon Merner of Waterloo, Mrs. Agnes Rebelski of this town, and Misses Minnie and Marion Ernst, Mrs. Alice Urquhart and Mr. Wm. Ernst, of Toronto. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Mosig, of Trinity Lutheran Church The service was held at the house followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery. The pallbearers were Wm. Knell, Norman Kropf and J. W. Fraser, of Kitchener, Daniel Ritz, Lorne Ritz and Wm. Ritz, of this town. Many beautiful floral tributes were sent by sympathizing friends. Out of town relatives and friends at the funeral were Mrs. Ammon Merner, Miss Minnie Merner, Waterloo, the Misses Ernst, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Knell, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. Sass, Kitchener, Miss Clara Fowler, Miss Alpha Howell, Baden, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Huehn, Heidelberg, Mr. Mose Betzner, Baden, Mrs. Schaefer and daughter, of Elmira, and others.


Obituary - New Hamburg Independent, October 9, 1931

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30704
• Residence: 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonitte
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Kropf - On July 13, 1898, at Lancaster, Schuyler Co, Mo., Bro. Christian Kropf, aged 83 years, 6 months, 3 days, of kidney disease. Deceased lived in Canada about 50 years before he moved to Missouri with his family, at which latter place he lived up to the time of his death. He leaves two sons, five daughters, forty-nine grandchildren and thirty-two great-grandchildren to mourn his departure, but not as those who have no hope. Funeral sermon by P. H. Ruhlet, in German.

Obituary - Herald of Truth, October 15, 1898

Christian married Maria "Mary" Koenig 7 Jan 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria was born 9 Apr 1815, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 29 Apr 1891, , Schuyler Co., Missouri; was buried , Darby Cemetery, Lancaster, Schuyler, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria "Mary" Kropf
• Name: Mary Koenig
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34387
• Residence: 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Kropf - On the 29th of April 1891, in Schuyler Co., Mo., Sister Mary, wife of Christian Kropf, aged 76 years and 20 days. She lived in Waterloo Co., Ont., Canada, 29 years, then moved with her husband to Fulton Co., Ohio, Davis Co., Iowa, and lastly to Schuyler Co., Mo., where she quietly passed into, as she strongly indicated, a better land. She lived in matrimony 53 years, 3 months and 22 days, and leaves her husband, 7 children, 33 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren to mourn their loss. Services by Chr. Gardner, from Rev. 14.

Obituary - Herald of Truth, July 15, 1891

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33801677
• Historic Building: 1145 Christner Road, Wilmot, Ontario; 2 story stone house
• Interesting: military, building, life story
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3935
• Military: 1837
• Occupation: 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Moses Hostetler, "son of Joseph and Maria (Yoder) Hostetler, was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, near Johnstown, January 12th, 1813. In the year 1834, he came to Canada. On October 26th, 1836, he settled in Wilmot Township, Waterloo County, where he was married July 5th, 1842, to Margaret, daughter of Isaac and Susannah (Kindig) Latschaw. She was born December 15th, 1814, and died March 3rd, 1887. Soon after their marriage they moved to lot No. 21, Wilmot Township, south of Snyders Road, a few miles north of New Hamburg. Here he still resides with his son, Levi, who has rented the old homestead. Mr. Hostetler was, in his days, one of the most successful farmers of Wilmot Township. He is much esteemed by all classes of the community for his kind, social and pleasing manners which have won for him numerous friends. His family consisted of twelve 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 Moses Hostetler

One by one the old pioneers of the township are being called away, and in the death of Mr. Moses Hostetler, which occurred at his home on Wednesday evening, August 26th, Wilmot loses one of its very earliest settlers, and also one of the few ones of these to remain. Mr. Hostetler reached the ripe old age of 95 years, 7 months and 14 days, and was at the time of his death the oldest man in Wilmot, and perhaps in the County of Waterloo.

The late Mr. Hostetler was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, on the 12th of January, 1813, and came to Canada in 1834. He settled in Wilmot township in 1836, when this part of the country was yet a dense forest, and with the ambition of perseverance, characteristic of these early settlers, he yewed out a home for himself adjoining the present village of New Hamburg, and transformed it into one of the best farms in the county. On this he carried on his agricultural pursuits and lived continually thereon until death claimed him on Wednesday last, covering a period of over 70 years. On the 4th of July 1842, he was married to Margaret Latschaw, and the union was blessed with twelve children, eight sons and four daughters, four of who predeceased him. They were Lavina, William, Moses and Matilda (Mrs. Jonathan Kropf). His wife died about twenty-one years ago.

The remaining children are: David, Christian, Levi, Mrs. Solomon Shantz, and Mrs. Emanuel Hamacher, Wilmot; Isaac, of New Hamburg; Daniel, of Berlin, and Henry, of Wellesley. The late Mr. Hostetler was in active service during the rebellion of 1837, and took part in several skirmishes on Pelee Island and in the western peninsula of Ontario. In politics he was a life long Liberal. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock, from his late residence to Christner's Cemetery.


New Hamburg Independent, August 28, 1908

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DEATH OF MOSES HOSTETLER

The following from the Independent refers to the father of Mr. Henry Hostetler, "Meadow Farm, Fifth line.

One by one the old pioneers of the township are being called away and in the death of Moses Hostetler, which occurred at his home on Wednesday evening, Aug. 25 Wilmot loses one of its very early settlers and also one of the few last ones to remain. Mr. Hostetler reached the ripe old age of 95 years, 7 months and 14 days, and was at the time of his death, the oldest man in Wilmot, and perhaps in the County of Waterloo.
The late Mr. Hostetler was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania on the 12th day of January, 1813, and came to Canada in 1834. He settled in Wilmot Township in 1836, when this part of the country was yet a dense forest, and with ambition and perseverance, characteristic of those early settlers, he yewed [sic] our a home for himself adjoining the present village of New Hamburg, and transformed it into one of the best farms in the county. On this he carried on his agricultural pursuits and live continually thereon until death claimed him on Wednesday last, covering a period of over 70 years. On the 4th of July 1842 he was married to Margaret Latchaw, and the union was blessed with 12 children, eight sons and four daughters, four of whom predeceased him: they were Lavina, William, Moses and Matilda (Mrs. Jonathan Kropf). His wife died about 21 years ago. The remaining children are: David, Christian, Levi, Mrs. Solomon Shantz and Mrs. Emanuel Hamacher, Wilmot; Isaac, New Hamburg; Daniel, Berlin and Henry, Wellesley. The late Mr. Hostetler was in active service during the rebellion of 1837 and took part in several skirmishes on Pelee Island and in the Western Peninsula of Ontario. In politics he was a life long liberal. His remains were interred in Christner's Cemetery.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, September 3, 1908

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MOSES HOSTETLER.

Before concluding my sketch of the business interests of Hamburg I feel it my duty to pay tribute to this grand old man of the neighborhood. The walk to his home afforded me ample compensation for the time taken up. A stroll of a half mile north on the "Dundas Road" brings you to a long lane that leads down to his residence, a solid stone structure surounded with fruit trees and ornamental foliage. The lane is bordered on both sides by young maples, and it is positively the most inviting approach to a farm home that I have entered for many a day. The farm contains two hundred acres and is one of the most valuable in this section. A greater portion of it was a dense bush when Mr. Hostetler settled on it October 26, 1836. He was born in Pennsylvania on January 12, 1813, being now near the end of his 86th year. His parents and several brothers came here at the same time, but when the Canadian rebellion broke out, the father, being opposed to the Government, induced all the members of his family, but the subject of this sketch, to return to the States. Several of his brothers are now living in the West. The father died here several years ago. Mr. Hostetler says he never regretted remaining in Wilmot as his life here has been crowned with prosperity and his health has been exceptionally good He was married July 5, 1842, to Miss Margaret, daughter of the late Isaac Latchau. She died March 3, 1887, after a happy married life of nearly forty- five years. They raised a family of ten children, all of whom are now well provided for Levi, one of the sons, is now living on the old homestead, and is working the farm. Mr. Hostetler is remarkably active for one of his years and makes almost daily trips on foot to town, a distance of a mile and a half. As a pedestrian he will hustle many of the young men of to-day. His eyesight is yet good with the aid of glasses, and in conversation his mind gives no evidence of weakness usually the case in persons of such an advanced age. He uses the pipe and the weed, but does not indulge to excess in this habit. He also chewed tobacco, but be suddenly abandoned that habit at a moment when his wife was on her deathbed, she having convinced a dislike to his breath on account of the habit. In early days Mr. Hostetler was a hunter of considerable note, and related to the writer several thrilling adventures he had with bear and buck deer. On one occasion he had a close encounter with a large black she bear and her two cubs. Not being armed at the time, he attacked him with a club. The bear suddenly turned upon him, and would undoubtedly have made a subject for a funeral in the neighborhood had it not been for his faithful dog "Smoke," who attacked the enemy in the rear; but "Smoke" was knocked out in the first round by a well directed blow from the paw of bruin. By this time, however, Mr. H. was relieved from his perilous predicament by the arrival on the scene of one of his sons with the old family rifle, and bruin was soon made to bite the dust. The carcass was skinned and the hide afterwards sold to Benjamin Davitt, of Waterloo. Mr. Hostetler has been a member of the old Mennonite creed for the past twenty years, and is a Reformer in politics. He is openly opposed to the prohibition movement. The extent of his drinking is a glass of beer now and then, and while he does not tolerate intemperance he is inclined to the belief that absolute prohibition is contrary to constitutional rights and not in keeping with our much vaunted liberty and freedom. In his home Mr. Hostetler makes the stranger feel at ease by his generous hospitality, and the happy vein in which he recites events of the past.

New Hamburg, The Hub of Wilmot - Waterloo County Chronicle 18 Aug 1898, p. 2,3

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Died In Wilmot, at 9.30 p.m., Wednesday, August 26th, 1908 Moses Hostetler Aged: 96 years, 7 months and 24 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Saturday, the 29th inst., at 1 o'clock p.m. to Christner's Cemetery.


Funeral Card

Moses married Margaret Latschaw 5 Jul 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Isaac Latschaw and Susannah Kindig) was born 15 Dec 1814, Colebrook, Dale, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 3 Mar 1887, Near New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33801844
• Name: Margaret Hostetler
• Eby ID Number: 00070-4202
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Margaret Latschaw "was born December 15th, 1814. She was married to Moses Hostetler and resided near New Hamburg where she died March 3rd, 1887. "



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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Mar. 3, 1887 - Mrs. Moses Hochstettler died in Wilmot, at age of 72 years, 2 months and 17 days of dropsy of the heart.


Berliner Journal, March 10, 1887

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• Interesting: pioneer, story
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0954
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Jacob B. Betzer
• Residence: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grain Dealer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1899, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; grain dealer
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Jacob B. Betzner "the youngest child of John and Mary (Bechtel) Betzner, was born September 5th, 1818. On April 15th, 1842, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of John and Barbara (Groh) Scheirich. She was born June 17th, 1822, and died March 7th, 1849. After her decease he was married (September 28th, 1851) to Maria, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Reist) Bretz. She was born February 5th, 1829. Mr. Betzner followed farming for many years but at present resides in Breslau, Ontario. His family consists of ten 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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Oldest Berlin Citizen is Dead
Jacob B. Betzner Passes Away on Monday in His 98th Year
Was Born Near Doon

Berlin's oldest citizen, Mr. Jacob B. Betzner, passed peacefully away on Monday afternoon at the advanced age of 97 years, 1 month and 26 days. The decease enjoyed good health almost until the end. Two months ago he became quite feeble but his mind was clear up to about two weeks ago when the infirmities of old age weakened his constitution until the Grim Reaper summoned him.

The late Jacob B. Betzner was one of the pioneer native-born residents of Waterloo County. He was the youngest child of John and Mary (Bechtel) Betzner, and was born September 5, 1818, on the first settlement in Waterloo township, east of Doon, now known as the old Betzner Homestead. He began farming when a young man on the Springbank farm, near Breslau, now owned by Mr. A. C. Hallman. He later moved to Port Elgin where he purchased the flour mills of that village which he operated for a number of years. He sold those mills and then bought the New Dundee mills which he run several years. He retired later and moved back to Breslau. Since the death of his second wife he has been living with his children in Berlin and vicinity.

On April 15th, 1842, he was married to Magdalena Scheirich, and the union was blessed with four children, viz: Mary (Mrs. Benj. Stauffer), High River, Alta.; Barbara (Mrs. (Rev) Noah Stauffer), Waterloo; John, Grand Rapids, Mich.; and Isaac, New Hamburg. After her decease in 1849, the late Mr. Betzner married Maria Bretz and the union was blessed with six children, viz: Mrs. Aaron Cressman, Vineland, Ont.; Aaron, Berlin; Moses, on the Breslau Road; Samuel, Yukon Territory; Mrs. Eph. S. Cressman, Berlin. The youngest child, Mrs. Ozias Snyder, died at Breslau in 1893.

The late Mr. Betzner was industrious and successful in his various undertakings, whether as a farmer or a miller. He was of a retiring disposition, but has always been held in the highest esteem by all his acquaintances. During years of his retirement he kept himself informed regarding the events that were announced from time to time. He was particularly interested in the automobile enterprise and greatly enjoyed rides throughout the country. He was a Mennonite in religion and a Liberal in politics.

The funeral will take place from the residence of his son, Aaron Betzner, 148 Weber Street E., Berlin on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd at 1: 30 p.m., to the Breslau Mennonite Church for service and internment.

Berlin Daily Telegraph, November 2, 1915

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Betzner - Bro. Jacob B. Betzner was born Sept. 5, 1818, in one of the early settlements of Waterloo Co., Ont.; died at the home of his son, Bro. Aaron Betzner, in Berlin, Ont., Nov. 1, 1915; aged 97 y. 1 m. 26 d. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. On April 15, 1842, he was married to Magdalena Scheirick. This union was blessed with four children, all of whom are yet living. She died in 1849. On Sept. 28, 1851, he was married to Maria Bretz, which union was blessed with 6 children, all living except one. His second wife died in 1899. He leaves a posterity of 10 children, 9 of whom are living; 45 grandchildren, 42 whom are living; 53 great-grandchildren, of whom 7 died, and also 2 great-great-grandchildren. Bro. Betzner was a member of the Mennonite Church from his youth. The funeral was held on Nov. 3. Services at the house by Bro. Isaish Wismer and at the Cressman Mennonite Church at Breslau by Bro. Jonas Snider. (Text, Dan. 12: 13) and Bro. Isiah Wismer. (Text, Job 19: 25). Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald Vol. III No. 36, 2 Dec 1915

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Died At Berlin, Monday, November 1st, 1915 Jacob Betzner Aged 97 years, 1 month and 26 days. The Funeral will take place from the residence of his son, Aaron Betzner 148 Weber St. E., Berlin, on Wednesday, November 3rd,1915, at 1. 30 o'clock p. m. to Breslau Mennonite Church for service and interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Jacob married Magdalena Scheirich 15 Apr 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of John Scheirich and Barbara Groh) was born 17 Jun 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Magdalena Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00100-5567
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Magdalena Scheirich
• Residence: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Magdalena Scheirich, "was born June 17th, 1822, and died March 7th, 1849. On April 15th, 1842, she was married to Jacob B. Betzner."

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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March 6, 1850 - Magdalena Betzner. Nee Scheirich. Widow of Jacob of Waterloo. 27 years, 5 months, 24 days.

Death Announcement - Deutsche Canadier, March 15, 1850

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00006-0958.2
• Business: 1847, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Diana Tannery
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tanner
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Berliner Journal

John Ernst died early Monday morning at his daughter-in-law's in New Hamburg, where he lived only a few months, after moving from Petersburg. He was one of the first people who moved from Wilmot. He was approximately 58 years old. He settled on land in Petersburg (his birthplace), where he started his home and worked for many years. He was a good trustworthy man and worked many years as a member of Township and County Rathes(?). Because he was a very friendly man with much wisdom, he had many friends

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January 13, 1877 - In New Hamburg, John Ernst, jr., innkeeper, died suddenly from heart disease at the age of 46 years, 3 months.

Berliner Journal, January 18, 1877

Business:
In 1847 John Ernst Sn. took over an earlier established tannery known as the Diana Garberei (Diana Tannery).

Der Deutsche Canadier, 12 Aug 1847 mentions its sale.

John married Sophia Reichart 1851. Sophia (daughter of George Michael "Michael" Reichert and Sophia Doll) was born 13 Sep 1828, Eschelbrunn, Baden, Germany; died 19 Jan 1916, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Jan 1916, Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Sophia Ernst
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0958.3
• Immigration: 1846, , Canada
• Immigration: 1846, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lady
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Death of Mrs. Sophia Ernst

On Wednesday evening shortly after six o'clock, Mrs. Sophia Ernst passed peacefully away at her home here. She was about the house on Sunday, but on Monday evening she fell into an unconscious sleep from which she never awoke, death claiming her on Wednesday. She had enjoyed many years of perfect health until the past year, when she suffered several paralytic attacks. The late Mrs. Ernst was a mostly highly respected and one of the oldest residents of New Hamburg, having reached the advanced age of 87 years, 4 months and 6 days. During her long residence here she endeared herself to a large circle of friends. She was a devoted adherent of the Lutheran faith. The late Mrs. Ernst's maiden name was Sophia Reichert, and she was born in Eschelbrunn, Baden, Germany, on Sept. 13th, 1828. At the age of 18 years she came with her father, brothers and sisters to Wilmot. In 1851 she was married to the late John Ernst, who predeceased her 39 years ago, while he was conducting the Queen's Hotel here, which business she carried on with her sons for many years after, until about twenty years ago. She is survived by two sons and seven daughters to mourn the loss of a loving mother. One son, Fred, died about 25 years ago. The surviving family are, Mrs. A. Fraser, Mrs. Isaac Betzner, Mrs. G. Rebelski and Mr. John Ernst, of New Hamburg, Mrs. Amon Merner, of Waterloo, Mrs. A. Urquhart and Mr. Wm. Ernst, of Toronto, and Misses Minnie and Marion Ernst, of Guelph. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence to Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Mr. Schewe, of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, will conduct the obsequies.

New Hamburg Independent, January 21, 1916