Ross Weber

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• Interesting: story, genealogy, public service
• Public Service: Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation member
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7895.1000a
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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"Eldon D. Weber, President of OGS, 1975-1977, died on 26 February 2004 at the age of 90. He was born in Berlin, Ontario, in 1913, the son of Ephraim Weber and Maria Steckle, and remained proud of his connection with both these pioneer Waterloo County families. He was a longtime member of the Pennsylvania-German Folklore Society, and was present at the PGFS meeting when OGS was founded. He became active provincially at an early stage, serving as a provincial director 1970-1971, and as vice-president before becoming president.

Among his undertakings at the provincial level was a projected series of county-wide gravestone readings, Monumental Transcriptions (1977). Unfortunately, only the first volume, concerning Simcoe County, was published. He chaired Seminar 1976, held in Waterloo. OGS awarded him an honorary life membership in 1984.

Throughout the 1970s he was also active locally, helping to found Waterloo-Wellington branch in 1973, editing its newsletter for many years and serving as chair 1978-1982. Access to two ledgers of 1870s Waterloo County births and deaths led him to publish them, many years before the Registrar-General officially released the information to the public.

As well as genealogies of the Weber and Steckle families, his greatest contribution to family history in Ontario was in the republication of Ezra Eby's Biographical History of Waterloo Township (1895) in 1971. He combined the original volumes and the 1931 supplement with maps and other new material and, most usefully, an every-name index. This publication, referred to locally simply as 'The Eby Book', is the first port of call for Waterloo County genealogists. It had become a rare book, but the Weber edition is available in libraries across North America.

His reputation in the community meant that many Mennonite families deposited copies of documents with him. His papers are now at Conrad Grebel College, University of Waterloo.

In addition to his genealogical work, Eldon was active in the United Church of Canada, both locally in Kitchener-Waterloo and at conference level. The KW Council of Churches named him Layman of the Year in 1969. He also served on the board of the KW Humane Society for almost forty years from 1944.

Following his retirement from active committee work, his second marriage to Helen Merner gave his old age a new outlook and much happiness."

https://www.ogs.on.ca/ogs/aboutus/obits.html

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It has pleased our heavenly Father to call out of this life the soul of Eldon Weber. He departed this world peacefully at Grand River Hospital at the age of 90.Eldon is survived by his sons Ross and Bryce, their wives Kate and Janet and grandson Daniel, all of Melbourne, Australia, his step-daughters Joyce Stuckhardt and Deborah Wolf and husbands Ron and Grant, his sister-in-law Grace Weber (Baer) and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his first wife Laura (Mather) in 1985, his second wife Helen (Merner) in 2003 and his four siblings Clayton, Ion, Mervin and sister Laura. He will be fondly remembered by Helens extended family.Eldon's family will receive relatives and friends from 12 noon until 1:30 P.M. Saturday, February 28, 2004 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (749-8467) followed by a funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home at 1:30 P.M.
Rev. Adrian Lindsay officiating.Interment First Mennonite Cemetery followed by a reception in the funeral home.As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the First United Church Extension Fund, Waterloo would be appreciated by the family

Eldon — Laura Mary Mather. Laura (daughter of John A. Mather and Mary Ellen E. Philip) was born 1 Oct 1920, , Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Laura Mary Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7895.1001

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7895
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, farm
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Ephraim H. Weber," born June 29th, 1875."


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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Weber. - Ephraim H., son of Daniel and Elizabeth Weber, was born June 29, 1875; died June 22, 1934; aged 58 y. 11 m. 23 d. He was born and resided near Kitchener all his life. He is survived by his wife (Maria Steckel), 4 sons (Clayton, Ion, Eldon, Mervin), 1 daughter (Mrs. Laura Hamsher, Berlin, Ohio). and 2 brothers (Josiah H. and George A., of Kitchener). He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church and well esteemed in the community at large. He was known as a man of integrity and dependability and possessed of a quiet dignity and modesty. He was the incarnation of the common virtues of life, so often undervalued, nevertheless they are what make men and nations great. His self-controlled speech was a desirable quality that all Christians might well covet. His sudden passing in the night while asleep is a loud call to all to prepare to meet their God in peace. His passing will leave a vacant place, and memory will treasure his personality "till we meet again." The services were conducted at the First Mennonite Church, in charge of Bros. C. F. Derstine and 0. Burkholder. Sermon, "The Ministry of Hard Knocks and Affliction." II Cor. 4 : 16,17.


Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 15 - July 12, 1934 - pages 318,319

Ephraim — Maria Steckle. Maria (daughter of Henry Stoeckle and Lydia Shantz, daughter of Heinrich B. "Henry" Steckle and Lydia Shantz) was born 15 Sep 1880, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1971; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Stoeckle
• Name: Maria Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7895.1000
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199198373
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93205
• Residence: 1953, 5 Krug St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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John Mather

John A. Mather, 72, of 5 Krug St., died Saturday at K-W Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Hastings County, he lived near Holstein for many years and had resided in Kitchener for the past 3 ½ years. Surviving in addition to his wife, the former Mary Ellen Philp, are three sons, Rev. G. Bertram, Vegerville, [sic] Alta., Fred, Stoney Creek, Harry P. Holstein, and a daughter, Mrs. Eldon (Laura) Weber, Kitchener. There is a brother, James, a sister, Elizabeth, both of Holstein, and seven grandchildren The funeral was held today at the Gardner Funeral Home, Mount Forest, with burial in Mount Forest Cemetery. Rev. A.R. Cragg of Waterloo, assisted by Rev. Mr. Taylor of Mount Forest, was in charge of the service

Kitchener-Waterloo 13 Apr 1953

John — Mary Ellen E. Philip. Mary was born 1885; died 1972; was buried , Mount Forest Cemetery, Mount Forest, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199198368
• Name: Mary Ellen E. Mather
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-325050
• Residence: 1953, 5 Krug St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7892
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Daniel M. Weber," the third son of Abraham C. Weber, was born September 11th, 1843. On November 14th, 1865, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of George and Veronica (Scheirich) Histand. She was born September 11th, 1846. After their marriage they moved on her father's farm two miles south of Berlin. At present they reside on the place formerly owned by Tilman B. Snider of German Mills, Ontario. 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.].

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Weber. - Daniel Weber was born in Berlin, Ont., Sept. 11, 1843, and died at his home near German Mills, Ont. Aug. 26, 1920 after a short illness, aged 76 y. 11 m. 15 d. In his youth he was converted and joined the Mennonite Church and had been a member of that body ever since. At the age of 23 he was married to Elizabeth Histand, to which union 4 sons were born 3 of whom survive, who together with 10 grandchildren, also 3 brothers and 4 sisters mourn the loss of a kind parent and brother. His wife predeceased him over 3 years ago. The funeral was held on Aug. 29 at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, with Bro. U. K. Weber speaking in English and Bro. Jonas Snider in German. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 25 - September 16, 1920 - Page 495

Daniel married Elizabeth Histand 14 Nov 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of George Histand and Veronica "Franny" Scheirich) was born 11 Sep 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1917; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00054-3763
• Residence: 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Elizabeth Histand, "the only living daughter of George and Veronica (Scheirich) Histand, was born September 11th, 1846. On November 14th, 1865, she was married to Daniel M. Weber who was born September 11th, 1843. They resided on her father's old homestead until lately when they moved about sixty rods to the south, on the small farm formerly possessed by Tilman B. Snider. To them was born a family of four sons"


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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Weber. - Sister Elizabeth, only daughter of the late Bro. Geo. Histand, was born near German Mills, Ont., Sept. 11, 1846. Nov. 14, 1865, she was married to Bro. Daniel Weber with whom she lived in holy matrimony over 51 years. She had a paralytic stroke nearly a year and a half ago, since which time she had been quite helpless though her mind was quite clear to the end. As a result of another stroke she passed away quite suddenly on the evening of April 6. Aged 70 y. 7 m. 51 d. She leaves to mourn her loss a bereaved husband, 3 sons and their families, and 1 adopted daughter; but they do not mourn as such who have no hope. Funeral services on the 29th by Bro. Samuel Bowman at the house and the brethren, U. K. Weber and Noah Stauffer, at the Mennonite Church at Kitchener, Ont. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

1aGospel Herald - Volume X, Number 7 - May 17, 1917, page 127

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• Name: Henry
• Name: Henry B. Steckle
• Name: Henry B. Stoeckle
• Residence: 811 Bleams Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00118-7453
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Henry Stoeckle, "was born December 20th, 1846. On January 11th, 1879, he was married to Lydia Schantz of North Dumfries. She was born August 31st, 1848. They reside on the old homestead of his father near Strasburg."


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.].

Heinrich married Lydia Shantz 11 Jan 1869, , Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Bishop Heinrich "Henry" Schantz and Lydia Martin) was born 31 Aug 1848, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1908; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Steckle
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6950
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lydia Shantz, "was born August 31st, 1848. On January 11th, 1872, she was married to Henry Stoeckle. They live on a large farm near Strasburg and have a family of thirteen 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.].