Violet Dempsey

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-228393
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-228392
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tin Smith, Hard Machine Shop
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Ben — Winger. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00128-8018
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Prodestant
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foundry Hand
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Insurance Agent
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder
• Residence: 1903, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder, Iron Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1923, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Reuben Winger, "was born July 4th, 1853. He is married to Martha Armstrong and resides in Elmira where he assists his brothers in the woollen mills. Their family consists of two 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

Reuben — Martha Jane Armstrong. Martha (daughter of George Armstrong and Corinna Hawke) was born 28 Jul 1856, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1919, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Martha Jane Winger
• Eby ID Number: 00128-8018.1
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Quaker
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Epidemic: 10 Jun 1919, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; influenza

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• Elected Office: Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Deputy Reeve of Woolwich Township
• Interesting: post, business, politics, life story
• Name: Peter Wenger
• Eby ID Number: 00128-8012
• Elected Office: 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Woolwich Township
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Elected Office: 1853, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councilor of Waterloo County Council
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Prodestant
• Occupation: 1 Oct 1863, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Business: 1867, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Winger & Weaver - Staple & Fancy Dry Goods
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster

Notes:

Peter Winger, "the eldest in the family, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, April 18th, 1818. In 1834, he, in company with one George Eby, drove with a horse and buggy from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to Waterloo County, Ontario, making the trip in two weeks. In fall of the same year he returned to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he remained until May, 1835, when he made the second trip to Canada and settled in Berlin, Ontario. He worked the first year in the town of Waterloo, on Mr. Jacob Schneider's sawmills, receiving the wonderful salary of #7 per month. On November 7th, 1837, he went to Bridgeport and engaged himself to the late Jacob S. Shoemaker as miller, in whose service he remained eleven years. In September, 1848, he moved to Woolwich Township, on the farm now possessed by Isaac Hilborn. In January, 1849, he was appointed assessor for Woolwich Township, then including Pilkington Township. He was one of the early councillors of Woolwich Township and was deputy reeve when Berlin was made the county town for the newly formed county of Waterloo. Later in life he was engaged in the mercantile, woollen and lumber business. About the year 1867 he received the appointment of post master for Elmira which position he held until his death which took place July 27th, 1889. The following interesting notice has been taken from the pages of Mr. Winger's journal, now in possession of his son, Jacob: "At a meeting called by public notice from Peter Winger, Esq., reeve of the township of Woolwich, held at St. Jacobs on the 26th day of March, 1853, for the purpose of forming a township Agricultural Society. Upon the notice being read and the object being explained for which the meeting was called it was unanimously resolved that a society be forthwith formed, to be called the Township of Woolwich Agricultural Society. Thereupon James Mirrilees was called to the chair. When it was moved by B. H. Curtis, seconded by John Meyers that James Dow be president and Charles Henry vice-president for the current year. 1st, Moved by Chas. Hendry, seconded by James MaConichee that the following gentlemen be directors for the current year, viz: B. H. Curtis, John Seaton, John Meyers, James Burnett, James Hall, Wm. H Peterson, Jacob Winkler and Joseph Hardy. 2nd, Moved by John Meyers, seconded by Charles Hendry that James Mirrilees be appointed secretary and treasurer. Thereupon the meeting adjourned: the directors to meet again at Kuntze's Hotel, Conestogo, on Saturday, April 23rd, (1853) at the hour of 2 o'clock in the afternoon." Mr. Winger was married, January 24th 1838, to Maria Baumann (No. 314) who was born January 1st, 1817, and died in Elmira, April 25th, 1886. Some time after her decease he was again married to Catherine Martin, widow of the late Moses Musselman. To him and his first wife was born a family of seven children"


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

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It becomes our duty this week to chronicle the death of our respected Postmaster, Peter Winger, which took place Saturday evening at 5 o'clock, without a struggle. Mr. Winger had been failing for a year past but more noticeably the last few months, and though feeling his natural powers failing, yet being possessed of great energy, was unwilling to yield and only took his bed about two weeks previous to his demise. Mr. Winger was born on the 18th of April, 1818 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and was therefore in his 72nd year. He came to Canada a the age of 17 in company with Mr. George Eby. They drove from Lancaster County to Waterloo with a one horse conveyance and after spending the summer here prospecting returned in the fall and accompanied by his parents again returned to Canada and located in Berlin.

He was first employed by a Mr. Snyder of Waterloo at his saw mill, but being inclined for flour milling removed to Bridgeport and learned the milling business under Mr. Jacob Shoemaker of the Bridgeport mills and remained there 12 years. Mr. Winger was a very powerful man and in his younger days thought it fun to carry a four bushel sack of wheat up two flight of stairs. Being of genial temperament was much beloved by all with whom he came in contact, either in business or pleasure. In the year 1848 Mr. Winger moved to the Township of Woolwich, where he bought the farm at present occupied by Mr. Isaac Hilborn, here he remained until 1855 when he removed to Elmira and entered into partnership with Isaac Wenger and S. S. Weaver, under the firm of Winger, Weaver and Co., as general Merchants. They also conducted the Woolen and Saw Mills.

Mr. Winger was the originator of the Woolwich Agricultural Show and for many years was Secretary of the same. In 1863 he received the appointment of Postmaster of Elmira, which position he filled with much satisfaction. Politically Mr. Winger was a consistant Reformer. For many years and during the early and trying history of the County he held a position in the Council, and was Deputy-Reeve of Woolwich during the time of building of the County Buildings and is the last of the then Council., which consisted of the following members" - John Scott M. D., Henry Snyder, John Hawk, Gabriel Hawk, John Ernst, Anthony Kaiser, Charles McGeorge, M. D., Duncan Ferguson, John Meyer, Peter Winter, Absolom Shade, Jacob Hespeler, Dr. Scott being Warden. It is to this Council that credit is due for obtaining the County seat at Berlin. The war was fierce and only resulted in Berlin gaining the day after many strategic efforts on the part of Galt and Southern portion of the County being outwitted by their northern contemporaries. Mr. Winger was one of the Board of Directors of the Waterloo Fire Insurance Company in its inception and in after years did valuable service as local agent for both Life and Fire Departments. Many who relied upon him for writing wills, deeds and conveyancing generally will miss him and his genial smile and friendly greetings will be missed from his usual place of business.

Mr. Winger leaves a wife and six children all of whom were around him during his last illness. His funeral was largely attended, among whom were many representative men from Waterloo, Berlin, Conestogo, Elora, St. Jacobs, Glenallan, Hawksville and the Townships of Peel, Woolwich and Wellesley. The serviced were conducted by Abram Martin, Mennonite Bishop, assisted by Rev. Mr. Wear, W. M. Minster of Elmira, His remains were deposited in the Mennonite burying ground near Elmira.


Elmira Advertiser 11 Aug 1889

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THE WOOLWICH COUNCIL

A Woolwich Township Council was organized on January 21st, 1850. The councillors were: John Meyer, Edward Passmore, Peter Wenger, Peter Hay, and Wm. Veitch. They met "at Conestoga, in Kurtz's tavern." The members chose John Meyer as reeve and named James Dow as clerk and treasurer; Moses Springer as assessor on the east side of the Grand River and Christian Hurst on the west wide, each at 6 pounds ($24) a year; and Wm. Reynolds as collector, with a salary of five and a half per cent. of his collections. Charles Hendry was appointed auditor.

The council ordered a seal and studied a plan for building a bridge across the Conestoga River; appointed a road surveyor and considered the advisability of appointing a local superintendent of schools. For a number of years schools, bridges, roads, and the regulation of taverns were the chief items of business.

Waterloo County's provisional municipal council met in Berlin on May 3rd, 1852. Woolwich was represented by Reeve John Meyer and Deputy-Reeve Peter Wenger.

Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1933 pg 134 - Woolwich Township - Its Early Settlement by W. V. Uttley

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ELMIRA

SHOE, FELT AND WOOLEN WORKS

Among the manufacturing industries of Elmira the above concern must be reckoned one of the most important, as it gives employment to the largest number of wage-earners and many of them expert and skilled mechanics. It is a part of the old Winger & Weaver Woolen factory. The latter, the first industry of note in this town, was established in 1856, by Peter Winger and Samuel Weaver who were prominent among the early settlers in this vicinity. They commenced operations in 1856 and continued to run it until 1873, when Mr. Henry Winger, son of the well known member of the firm, took charge and operated it until 1883, and after that in company with his brother, J. B. Winger, until 1895, at which time they added the felt manufactory. It was then operated by J. B. Winger and Amasa Winger for short one year, when in the spring of 1896, a joint stock company was formed and the plant improved and placed on a more extensive scale. The company is made up of some of the leading and most responsible citzens of the town, viz: Henry Winger, J. B. Winger, Amasa Winger, J. P. Lackhardt, Weber & Erb, M. Weichel, J. S. Weichel, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler, David Snider, Chas. Klinck and son George, Henry Mogk and Isaac Hilborn. Board of Directors: A. H Erb, President; Henry Winger, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler and J. P. Luckhardt, John Peel, Treasurer and general manager.

They manufacture both leather and felt goods, and the class of work turned out is equal in style, workmanship, finish and material to that of any other establishment of the kind in Ontario. There is a steady demand for about all the company can manufacture with their present facilities, most of their goods going to the Northwest and the Maritime Provinces. From twenty-five to thirty hands are employed. The factory is equipped with the latest and best improved machinery, and a walk through the building when all hands are at work will convince any person that experienced workmen are employed and that great care is exercised in putting the material together in a way that must produce a popular and durable article. The very latest styles of footwear are turned out. The company still continues the woolen factory and manufactures fine tweeds, flannels blankets and other woolen goods, and are always prepared for custom work.

Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 3

Business:
from: Gazetteer and directory of the County of Waterloo. 1867

Peter married Maria Bauman 17 Dec 1839, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Benjamin W. Bauman and Anna Schneider) was born 1 Jan 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1886, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Winger
• Eby ID Number: 00002-314
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Prodestant
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Maria Baumann, "the eldest daughter of Benjamin W. Baumann, was born January 1st, 1817. On November 22nd, 1839, she was married to Peter, son of John and Susannah (Eby) Winger. He was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, April 18th, 1818, and died at Elmira, April 25th, 1886. They were blessed with a family of seven children."


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

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-261532
• Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Non-Professor
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Quaker

George — Corinna Hawke. Corinna (daughter of John Hawke and Martha Dean) was born 1832, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Corinna Armstrong
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68291
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Non-Professor
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Quaker