Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Barbara Ernst

Female 1892 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Barbara Ernst was born 12 Sep 1892, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Levi Ernst and Charlotte Brown); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23703


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Levi Ernst was born 23 Mar 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David Ernst and Magdalena Bechtel); died 7 Mar 1938, Near Plunkett, Saskatchewan, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0690.6
    • Residence: 1916, Plunkett, , Saskatchewan, Canada

    Notes:

    Levi Ernst "is married to Charlotte Brown. They reside in Peel township where he is 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

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    Ernst - Levi Ernst was born in Wilmot Tp., Waterloo Co., March 23, 1860; died March 7, 1938, at his home near Plunkett, Sask,; aged 77 y. less 16 d. Surviving are his wife (Charlotte), 2 daughters (Mrs. Ida Schields of Dodson, Mont., and Mrs. Clara Busch of Guernsey, Sask.), 6 sons (Dr. Angus Ernst of Watrons, Sask.; Ira, David, and Herbert of Guernsey, Sask.; Lorne and Stanley of Plunkett), 2 brothers (Henry and George of Elmira, Ont.), and 1 step-sister, Mrs. Lovina Brubacker of St. Jacobs, Ont. About 2 years ago he suffered a stroke and has since been in poor health, confined to his bed since last November. Funeral services were conducted March 10 at the Sharon Mennonite Church by M.H. Schmitt. Interment in adjoining cemetery.


    GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXI, No. 3 - April 21, 1938, Page 62, 63

    Levi married Charlotte Brown 22 Mar 1883, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Charlotte (daughter of Daniel Brown and Mary) was born 1 Jun 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Charlotte Brown was born 1 Jun 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Brown and Mary); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Charlotte Ernst
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0690.7

    Children:
    1. Titus Ernst was born 17 Jan 1883, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1883; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Angus Ernst was born 28 Nov 1884, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Ida Ernst was born 31 Jul 1886, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Clara Ernst was born Abt 1888, Of, Guernsey, , Saskatchewan; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Ira Ernst was born 1 Dec 1888, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. David Ernst was born 14 Sep 1890, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 1. Barbara Ernst was born 12 Sep 1892, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Herbert Ernst was born 5 Mar 1896, Macton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Lorne Ernst was born 29 May 1900, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  David Ernst was born 1835, , USA (son of Heinrich "Henry" Ernst and Susannah Reist); died 2 Dec 1916, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00033-2966
    • Birth: 5 Oct 1836, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Notes:

    David Ernst, "was born October 5th, 1836. He resides in Peel Township, near Glenallen, where he is the possessor of several beautiful farms. He was first married to Magdalena Bechtel who died in 1868. After her decease he was married to Susannah Gingerich, widow of Peter Martin. With his first wife he had five children, ... With his second wife he has 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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    On Saturday morning the death was reported of Mr. David Ernst, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eli Brubacher, where he had been residing for the past few years. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon.

    Elmira Signet 7 Dec 1916

    David — Magdalena Bechtel. Magdalena (daughter of Levi L. Bechtel and Magdalena Schneider) was born 11 Oct 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Magdalena Bechtel was born 11 Oct 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Levi L. Bechtel and Magdalena Schneider); died 19 Mar 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena Ernst
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0690
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Magdalena Bechtel "was born October 11th, 1835. She was married to David Ernst, and died in 1868. They had 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.].

    Children:
    1. Susannah L. Ernst was born 25 Jul 1856, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Joseph Ernst was born 28 Oct 1859, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1931; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Levi Ernst was born 23 Mar 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1938, Near Plunkett, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    4. Henry B. Ernst was born 1863, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1950, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. George B. Ernst was born 5 Mar 1866, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1947, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Daniel Brown was born Abt 1834, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38050

    Daniel — Mary. Mary was born Abt 1834, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary was born Abt 1834, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Mary Brown
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38052

    Children:
    1. 3. Charlotte Brown was born 1 Jun 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Heinrich "Henry" Ernst was born 24 Nov 1803, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 Oct 1878.

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    • Name: Henry Ernst
    • Eby ID Number: 00033-2956
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 074W, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; M. E. N. S.
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Death: 20 Nov 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Henry Ernst, "a native of Pennsylvania, was born November 24th, 1803. He was married to Susannah Reist who was born January 4th, 1799, and died March 3rd, 1873. He followed farming and resided in different places of the county. He died November 20th, 1878. To them 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.].

    Heinrich — Susannah Reist. Susannah (daughter of John Reist and Susannah Huber) was born 4 Jan 1799, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 3 Mar 1873. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Susannah Reist was born 4 Jan 1799, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of John Reist and Susannah Huber); died 3 Mar 1873.

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    • Name: Susannah Ernst
    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5203
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; M. E. N. S.
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Susannah Reist, "the fifth member of John and Susannah (Huber) Reist's family, was born in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, January 4th, 1799. She was married to Henry Ernst who was born November 24th, 1803, and died October 20th, 1878. She died March 3rd, 1873. They had 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.].

    Children:
    1. John Ernst was born 13 Feb 1826, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 24 Aug 1895; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry Ernst was born 28 Jun 1828; died 21 Jun 1846; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joseph Ernst was born 10 Jun 1831, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Sarah Ernst was born 1835, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Jacob Ernst was born 8 Mar 1835, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1904; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 4. David Ernst was born 1835, , USA; died 2 Dec 1916, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Nancy Ernst was born 5 Feb 1837, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1908, Highland Township, Osceola Co., Michigan; was buried , Fairview Cemetery South, Mancelona, Antrim, Michigan, United States.
    8. Samuel Ernst was born 26 May 1841, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Levi L. Bechtel was born 2 Apr 1809, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of George B. Bechtel and Esther Livergood); died 7 Dec 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0688
    • Occupation: 1851, 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; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Levi L. Bechtel "son of George B., and Esther (Livergood) Bechtel, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, April 2, 1809. He came to Canada with Jacob S. Shoemaker in 1826. He was a miller by trade. In December, 1831, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of old Jacob and Mary (Erb) Schneider. She was born at Bloomingdale, Ontario, December 6th, 1806, and is the only one of her father's family of ten children, living, and one of the first white children born in this township. She is still enjoying the best of health and works around the house like a young woman. Her mind and memory are yet as strong as ever. When the write paid her a visit, November 20th, 1894, she gave him the names of all her children, grand-children, and great-grandchildren, together with the dates of birth of each and dates of death of those who died; also gave him names of persons to whom each of her children and grand-children are married, and dates when such marriages took place. At present she has her home with her grand-daughter, Mrs. O. Wismer of Baden, Ontario. Soon after their marriage they moved on a farm two miles north of Bloomingdale, now in possession of John S. Bowman, where he died December 7th, 1868. 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.].

    Levi married Magdalena Schneider Dec 1831. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob Yost Schneider and Maria "Mary" Erb) was born 6 Dec 1806, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1895, Near Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Magdalena Schneider was born 6 Dec 1806, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Yost Schneider and Maria "Mary" Erb); died 30 May 1895, Near Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena Bechtel
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6301
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Magdalena Schneider, "was born at Bloomingdale, Ontario, December 6th, 1806. In December, 1831, she was married to Levi L. Bechtel and died at Mr. Snyder's near Bloomingdale, Ontario, May 30th, 1895"


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

    Children:
    1. Mary S. Bechtel was born 12 Sep 1833, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1898; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Magdalena Bechtel was born 11 Oct 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joseph S. Bechtel was born 25 Dec 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1860, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jacob S. Bechtel was born 12 Feb 1840, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 1914.
    5. Daniel S. Bechtel was born 19 Mar 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. George S. Bechtel was born 30 Mar 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Leah S. Bechtel was born 2 Aug 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1881, Near Yatton Post Office, Peel Township, Wellinton Co., Ontario.
    8. Susannah S. Bechtel was born 25 Jul 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.