Marjorie Elizabeth Horne

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• Name: Marjorie Elizabeth Hawthorne
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-238021
• Residence: 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Marjorie married Earl William Hawthorne [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239156

Notes:

Wilfred H. Horne of Mapleton Manor, Listowel died on Dec. 26 at Listowel Memorial Hospital. He was 82.

Mr. Horne was born on Feb. 6, 1897 in Listowel to the late Christian Horne and his late wife, the former Lavina Hallman.

Mr. Horne was married to the former Mabel Bowman who died in June 1979. They were married on June 20, 1928 in Listowel. They resided in WallaceTp. before moving to Listowel in 1955.

Mr. Horne was a farmer and a member of Calvary United Church and a member of the Listowel Legion Branch 259.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Marjorie) Hawthorne of Kitchener; four sisters, Mrs. Ed (Della) Treitz of Listowel, Mrs. Mabel Klemmer of Saskatchewan, Mrs. Earl (Verna) Coghlin of Listowel, and Mrs.Irene Anderson of Elora; three grandchildren, Douglas, Gary and Laurie.

Besides his parents and wife, he was predeceased by one sister....Fairview Cemetery..."

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Henry — Mabel Beatrice Bowman. Mabel (daughter of Noah W. Bowman and Susannah Zurbrigg) was born 8 Nov 1905, Kurtzville, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1979, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mabel Beatrice Horn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-238956

Notes:

Mrs. Mabel B. Horne of Listowel died at the age of 73 on June 22, at Listowel Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Horne, daughter of the late Noah Bowman and his late wife, the former Susan Zurbrigg, was born on Nov. 8, 1905 in Kurtzville. On June 20, 1928 she married Wilfred Horne. They resided in Wallace Tp. before moving to Listowel in 1955. Mrs. Horne was a member of the Calvary United Church and Listowel Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Branch 259. Besides her husband, Mrs. Horne is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Marjorie)Hawthorne of Kitchener; six brothers Victor Bowman of British Columbia, Herbert Bowman of Ingersoll, Grant Bowman of Listowel, Almer Bowman of Atwood, Lester Bowman of Cambridge, Frank Bowman of Listowel; two sisters, Mrs. Etta Cooper of Listowel, and Mrs. James (Marjory) Donnelly of London; and 3 grandchildren, Douglas, Gary and Laurie. Besides her parents, Mrs. Horne was predeceased by one brother and two sisters.....the pallbearers were Wayne Bowman, Earl Bowman, Murray Cooper, Floyd Bowman, Bartley Bowman and Graham Bowman.

Listowel Banner obit. June 27, 1979

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218190
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1893, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; carpenter

Notes:

Christian Horne Died This Morning

Came To Wallace Township From Waterloo County When Twenty-One
A Respected Farmer

After a lingering illness, the death occurred in Wallace Tp. this (Thursday) morning, Jan. 31, of Mr. Christian Horne, at his home on the second Concession. He had been in failing health for several years, and had been confined to bed for two weeks. His death occurred about ten o'clock. Born March 19, 1867 in Waterloo County, near Baden, Mr. Horne came to Wallace Township when 21 years of age. He was in his 68th year at the home of his death. Mr. Horne was a respected resident of Wallace Tp. On Nov. 26, 1889 he was united in marriage to Lavina Hallman who predeceased him Aug. 19, 1934. Surviving are 5 daughters, Mrs. Nelson Klemmer, Angila, Sask.; Mrs. Edwin Treitz, and Mrs. Isaac Matthews, third concession Wallace; Mrs. Earl Coghlin, townline east, and Mrs. Wm. Anderson, Moorefield, and one son, Mr. Wilfred Horne, third concession Wallace. One brother, Mr. Henry Horne, of Listowel, also survives. The funeral will be held from his residence,Conc. 2, Wallace, on Saturday, Feb. 2, with service at 1:30 p.m., followed by public service in Calvary Evangelical Church at 2:30p.m.. Rev. E. H. Bean, pastor of the church, will conduct the service and internment will be made in Fairview Cemetery.

Listowel Banner obit, Jan. 31, 1935

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"The funeral of the late Christian Horne, who passed away on Thursday morning, Jan.31, was held from his residence, second concession of Wallace, on Sat.,thence to Calvary Evangelical church for public service, which was in charge of Rev. E. H. Bean. The pallbearers were Messrs. W. H. Good, Isaiah Hallman, John Bender, Solomon Ludwig, Henry Horne and Noah Bowman. A trio was rendered by Messrs. M. F. Zurbrigg, C. B Dietrich, and Henry Opfer. Mr. and Mrs. George Dippel and Miss Verna Fisher of Kitchener were here for the funeral."

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- his will proved and registered on May 6, 1936, with Henry Wilfred Horn and Verna Coughlin executors.

"I, Christian Horn, of the Township of Wallace in the County of Perth and Province of Ontario, farmer, do make publish and declare this my lastWill and Testament, hereby revoking and making null and void all formerlast Wills and Testaments by me at any time heretofore made and declare this only to be and contain my last Will and Testament.

MY WILL is that all my just debts, funeral and Testamentary expenses shall be paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease.

I WILL, DEVISE AND BEQUEATH to my son Henry Wilfred Horn subject to the payments hereinafter mentioned, my farm, being the South halves of lots Number Twenty-eight (28) and Twenty-nine (29) and Thirty (30) in the Second Concession of the Township of Wallace in the County of Perth, together with all the farm stock and farming implements kept on my said farm, including the car.

MY WILL further is that my said son shall pay my wife, Lavina Horn, the sum of Two Hundred and Forty dollars a year, during the remainder of her natural life and on her death shall pay the sum of One thousand Dollars to each of my daughters, Mabel Clemmer, Della Traita, Viola Matthews, Verna Horn and Irene Horn and for the due payments there of the same is made a first lien charge and encumbrance upon the said lands and the devise thereof to my said son Henry Wilfred Horn is subject to said payments.

AND I WILL, DEVISE AND BEQUEATH to my said wife Lavina Horn all my household furniture and other household effects as her own property absolutely.

AND I HEREBY nominate and appoint my said son Henry Wilfred Horne and my wife Lavina and my daughter Verna Horn Executor and Executrices of this my Will.

IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this Twenty-fifth day of September, in the year of your Lord one thousand nine hundred and Twenty-two." (Probate of the Last Will and Testament of Christian Horn. Entered and Registered in Book K, General Register, 13 May 1936, No.5140. Fees were $26.75. Witnesses to the Will were J.E. Terhune and Phyllis M. Hewitt.)

- Following probate, an Indenture was executed on 21 Nov. 1936 concerning the following parcels of land: (1) the south half of farm lot number 28 in the Second Concession of the Township of Wallace, containing approximately 50 acres. (2) The south halves of lots numbers 29 and 30 in the 2nd Conc., Tp. of Wallace, containing approximately 100 acres. This Indenture was between Henry Wilfred Horn and Verna Coghlin, Executors of the Will, grantors, and Henry Wilfred Horn, individually, grantee. The amount was for $3,900.00. The following heirs also executed this Indenture: (then lists the 5 sisters)


NB: the children changed the spelling of Horn to Horne (once they got to school they didn't want a surname that was 'like an old cow's horn') - Cathy Jenkins

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Christian married Lavina Hallman 26 Nov 1889. Lavina (daughter of Isaac B. Hallman and Anna "Nancy" Biehn) was born 18 Mar 1867, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1934, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lavina Horne
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3569.3
• Residence: 1893, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Wallace Lady Died on Sunday, Mrs. Christian Horne

Had Been Resident of Listowel and Wallace All Her Life

Burial Wed. in Fairview Cemetery

Mrs. Christian Horne passed away late Sunday afternoon, Aug. 19,1934, at her home on the 2nd Conc. of Wallace, in her 68th year, following illness of the past few years. She had been confined to her bed for the past month suffering with heart trouble.

Mrs. Horne, whose maiden name was Lavina Hallman, was born on March 18, 1867 in Wallace, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. I. Hallman, pioneer residents of the district. She was married Nov. 26, 1889 and during the early period of her married life she resided in Listowel, the past 28 years having been spent on the farm in Wallace Tp.

Surviving are her husband, 5 daughters and one son, Mrs. Nelson Klemmer of Anglia, Saskatchewan, Mrs. Edwin Treitz and Mrs. Isaac Matthews, Wallace, Mrs. Earl Coghlin, Elma Tp., Mrs. Wm. Anderson, of Maryboro, and Mr. Wilfred Horne at home. There are also 8 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Mr. Isaiah Hallman, Wallace, Mr. Menno Hallman, Chilliwack, B.C., Mr. Ephraim Hallman, Vancouver, B.C., Mrs. John Liesemer of Didsbury, Alberta, Mrs. George Dippel of Kitchener.

Being of a kind and quiet disposition, the deceased lady was beloved by a large circle of friends, who were sorry to hear of her demise. She was a member of Calvary Evangelical Church, Listowel.

The funeral, which was largely attended, was held from the family residence, 2nd Conc. of Wallace, on Wed. Aug. 22, with service at the home at 1:30 o'clock, followed by public service in Calvary Evang. church at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. E. H. Bean conducted the service and was assisted by a former pastor, Rev. L. H. Wagner of Roseville, Interment was made in Fairview Cemetery.

Floral tributes were: Gates Ajar, from the family; sprays from Evang. Sunday School, Sunday school class, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dippel of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cooper, the Coghlin family, the Rothwell family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Binning, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ament, Miss Lillian and Mr. W. Horne, Toronto; wreath, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Horne and family. Flower bearers were Messrs. Norman McDowell, Mervyn Fisher, Abner Fisher, Earl Hallman, Grant Bowman, Harold Good, Alvin Horne, and Clayton Good. Pallbearers were Messrs. Isaiah Hallman, Geo. Dippel, Henry Horne, Henry Fisher, Wm. Good and John Bender.

Relatives attending the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Wm Dickson, Miss Margaret Opfer, Mrs. Wm Ament, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Graviston, Tavistock; Mr and Mrs. Geo. Dippel, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Fisher, Kitchener."

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-319.8
• Residence: 1901, Kurtzville, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

Noah married Susannah Zurbrigg 7 Apr 1897, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of John Zurbrigg and Lydia Good) was born 16 Jun 1872, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1931, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Bowman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216900
• Residence: 1901, Kurtzville, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34530
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter

Conrad married Elisabeth Vermis 1849. Elisabeth was born 1825, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elisabeth Horn
• Name: Elizabeth Burmes
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93191
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: 00048-3569
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Isaac Hallman, "is married to Nancy Bean. They reside in Wallace Township, Perth County, 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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"In 1882, Isaac Hallman was ordained minister of the new Mennonite Church in Kurtzville and served there until his death. He served also in Maryborough in 1901. The last Mennonite burial in Kurtzville seems to have been Nancy (Biehn) Hallman in 1909. To commemorate Mennonites in Canada for 200 years, a stone monument was built in Vineland, Ontario in1986. One stone is from this house and bears the words - Listowel, Isaac Hallman Farm."

Magnified Memories: The History of Wallace Township, pg. 192

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"At the Conference in September 1864, it was reported that one family resided in Wallace. A preacher was appointed to visit and preach every eight weeks. By the year 1868 there were at least six or eight Mennonite families scattered in Wallace and Howick near the Perth-Huron county line. These families gathered in private homes and ministers from Waterloo County served them. In 1871 a meeting house wasbuilt on Conc. 6.

Isaac Weber was ordained as minister in 1869 and served faithfully until his death in 1892. Levi Weber was ordained Deacon in 1869. He moved to Waterloo about 1884, residing at St. Jacobs. A few other families moved in and some were added in the locality and the church flourished. The membership at this time has been estimated as many as 50. A Union SundaySchool was conducted with apparent success.

In the 1870's the church was evenly divided by the Mennonite Brethren in Christ division, and they alternated their meetings with the new group.The original Mennonite Brethren in Christ group finally came into possession of the property. The remainder of the old group again used dwellings for the meetings. The work became more and more difficult and several families moved to stronger congregations for the purpose of keeping their families in the church. To save the situation another church was built in Kurtzville.

Isaac Hallman was called to the ministry about 1882, but the number of members became fewer. About 1902 the building was sold and proceeds given to the Berlin church for building purposes."

Magnified Memories: The History of Wallace Township, pg. 88-89

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"Mr. Hallman's Sudden Death.

Mr. Isaac Hallman, a well known farmer of Wallace, died very suddenly of heart disease, at his home on Monday last. He had been treated for heart trouble for some time but was thought to be a good deal better of late, and had in fact been in town a few days before and looked, so far as looks went, the picture of health. He went out to the barn to feed stock on Monday, and not returning when the family were ready to sit down to dinner, his son went out to find him and found him dead. He had apparently fallen back while engaged in feeding some of the stock and life was quite extinct. He leaves quite a large family of grown up sons and daughters, two of them married daughters Mrs. Chris Horn and Mrs. Geo Dipple living in town. The funeral took place yesterday to the Kurtzville cemetery, and was largely attended. Mr. Hallman had been a hard working and successful farmer and intended shortly to retire from the farm. He was in the 61st year of his life."

Listowel Banner obit. Apr. 4 1901

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- his will entered and registered in the Registry Office for the North Riding of the County of Perth, Book K, in the Township of Wallace at 10:03 a.m. on 24 April 1901, No. 8021:

"This is the last Will and Testament of me Isaac Hallman of the Township of Wallace in the County of Perth and Province of Ontario, Farmer, made this fifth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-nine.

I revoke all former Wills or other Testamentary Dispositions by me at anytime heretofore made and declare this only to be my last Will and Testament.

I direct all my just debts, funeral and Testamentary expenses to be paid and satisfied by my Executors hereinafter named as soon as convenientlymay be after my decease.

I give, devise and bequeath all my Real and Personal Estate of which I may died possessed in the manner following, that is to say I empower myhereinafter named Executors to sell all my Real Estate consisting of the South halves of lots numbers twenty nine and thirty in the second concession of Wallace and lot number thirty one in the same concession and Township containing by admeasurement two hundred acres - - to the best advantage one year after the lease expires provided the same are rented at my death also all my Personal Estate and divide proceeds of same as follows.

To my beloved wife Nancy Hallman, the interest of one third of all my estate of whatsoever kind existing to be paid her yearly. The balance or the other two thirds of my estate to be divided in equal shares betweenmy following children namely, Maria, wife of Henry Fisher, Lavina wife of Christopher Horn, Isaiah Hallman, Menno Hallman, Malinda wife of John Leisman, Emma Hallman and Ephraim Hallman, with the exception of Emma Hallman and Ephraim Hallman who are to receive the sum of one hundred andforty dollars extra. In case any of my above mentioned children are paid any sum of money before my death, such sum to be deducted from his or her share.

At the death of my said wife Nancy Hallman I will the one third of my said Estate left to her use during her life-time shall be divided in equal shares between all my above mentioned children.

All the residue of my Estate not hereinbefore disposed of I give, devise and bequeath unto all my children share and share alike.

And I nominate and appoint Henry Sauder of the Township of Wallace, farmer and John Weber of the Township of Howick, Farmer to be Executors of this my last Will and Testament with power to sign any deed or cheques or any other papers necessary to carry out the true intent and meaning of this my last Will and Testament.

In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand the day and year first above written.

Signed published and declared by the said Isaac Hallman the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who both present together at the same time in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have here unto subscribed our names as witnesses.

Sd. Isaac Hallman (Seal)

Sd. J. M. Schinbein, Merchant

Sd. Christopher Tabberner, Agent, Listowel

- Probate was granted to the executors by the Surrogate Court, County of Perth, on 17 April 1901.

- According to the Indenture, Isaac Hallman's Executors, John Weber and Henry Sauder, conveyed 'the south halves of Lots numbers 29 and 30 in the2nd Conc. (Wallace Tp.), containing 100 acres more or less (subject however to a lease of the said premises to one John Dippel now existing which expires 20th March 1902)' for the sum of $4,700.00. The purchasers of the land were the son and son-in-law of Isaac Hallman, Menno Hallman and Christian Horn. Four years later, Menno Hallman and his wife Sarah released their interest in the property to Christian Horn for the sum of$2,300.00. John Weber and Henry Sauder had to sign because they held a mortgage on the property for $3,053.08 with interest. (from Deed of Land, Menno Hallman, et al. to Christian Horn, Dated 17th Jan. 1905, Book L, Township of Wallace, 1 March 1905, No. 8819)

- Another Indenture was executed on 17 Jan. 1902 transferring the land to Isaiah Hallman. (from Conveyance of Land, John Weber, et al to Isaiah Hallman, Book K, Township of Wallace, 12:02 p.m. on 23 Jan. 1902, number 8127)

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(re:'The FormerWallace Congregation, Perth County' : At the Conference in September1864, it was reported that one family resided in Wallace Township. Apreacher was appointed to visit and preach every eight weeks. By the year 1868 there were at least six or eight Mennonite families scattered in Wallace and Howick Townships near its Perth-Huron county line. These people gathered in private homes and ministers from Waterloo Countyserved them. In 1871 a meeting house was built on concession 6 of Wallace Township.

Isaac Weber was ordained as minister in 1869 and served faithfully until his death in 1892. Levi Martin was ordained Deacon in the same year 1869.He moved to Waterloo about 1884, residing at St. Jacobs. A few other families moved in and some were added in the locality and the church flourished. The membership at this time has been estimated as many as 50. A Union Sunday School was conducted with apparent success.

In the 1870's the church was about evenly divided by the M.B.C. division,and the M.B.C. section alternated their meetings with the old group. The M.B.C. group finally came into possession of the property. The remainder of the old church now again used dwellings for the meetings. The work became more and more difficult and several families moved to stronger congregations for the purpose of saving their families to the Church. To save the situation another church was built on Concession 4 in Wallace Township.

Isaac Hallman was called to the ministry in about 1882, but the number ofmembers became fewer. About 1902 the building was sold and proceeds givento the Berlin church for building purposes."

A Brief History of the Mennonites in Ontario
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from "A Brief History of the Mennonites in Ontario" (re:The formerMaryboro Appointment) :

"In 1882 Conference ordered that a minister beordained for Wallace and Maryboro. Evidently Isaac Hallman was chosenfollowing this. In 1893 the ministers serving at Wallace were to serve atMaryboro in the afternoon. Meetings were all held in homes. Work wasdiscontinued in 1903.")

Isaac married Anna "Nancy" Biehn 20 Dec 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Moses Biehn and Margaretha Barbara "Margaret" Detweiler) was born 17 Feb 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1909, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emmanuel United Cemetery, Kurtzville, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna "Nancy" Hallman
• Name: Nancy Biehn
• Eby ID Number: 00008-1029.5

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• Name: Benjamin Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-319
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Benuel Baumann, "the fourth child of Jonas Baumann, was born January 15th, 1846. On March 4th, 1868, he was married to Mary, daughter of Jonas Wenger. After her decease he was married to Elizabeth Wenger, a sister of his first wife. The second marriage took place June 3rd, 1872. There were two children of first wife, namely: Aaron, and Magdalena (dead) who was married to Enos Doll. With second wife there are 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.].

Benuel married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Wenger 3 Jun 1872. Elizabeth (daughter of Jonas Z. Wenger and Maria Martin) was born 28 Oct 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1931; was buried , Wolverine Public Cemetery, Burr, , Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bowman
• Name: Elizabeth Wenger
• Name: Lizzie Wenger
• Eby ID Number: 00128-8001
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elizabeth Wenger, "is married to Benuel Baumann, a farmer."


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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• Name: John Zürbrick
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3306.1
• Immigration: 1847
• Occupation: 1901, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Rsrch. Note:
Punkeydoodle's Corner is located at the precise spot where Oxford, Perth and Waterloo, ON Counties connect. (East of Tavistock and south of Highway 7 and 8) Why Punkeydoodle's Corner? One story has it that John Zurbrigg, who settled there over 100 years ago and grew fields of pumpkins, had a dispute with another settler named Hellman. During an argument, he was called an old "Punkeydoddle" by Mrs. Hellman. The name stuck, and afterwards and the land became known as Punkeydoddle's Corner. The second story is that John grew so many pumpkins and because of his short, stout stature, was nicknamed 'Punkeydoodle'. Again his land was called Punkeydoodle's Corner. The third story is the most probable version, handed down from the early settlers. It revolves around an innkeeper, John Zurbuchen, who used to lead his patrons in the singing of popular tavern songs. He was a native of Germany and had difficulties with the English language. Instead of singing 'Yankey Doodle went to town' he always sang 'Punkeydoddle went to town'. As a result, Punkeydoddle became his nickname and it became Punkeydoodle's Corner. Controversy appears to always surround this community. When you visit Punkeydoodle's Corner, you will notice that the street signs, on the main street, have a different spelling on the sign at each end of the street. The largest event to have occurred at Punkeydoodle's Corner was on June 26, 1982. Over 10.000 people assembled in the field to the south of the present homes to celebrate Canada's Birthday. Canada Post established a Post Office. Many souvenirs mark this famous Canadian community. A monument was unveiled to commemorate the occasion.

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John ZURBRIGG
8 Apr 1836 - 27 Oct 1922
RELIGION: W. Methodist (1871), Evangelical (1881-91), Evangelical Association (1901)
BIRTH: 8 Apr 1836, Frutigen, Ct. Berne, Switzerland
DEATH: 27 Oct 1922, Kurtzville, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario
BURIAL: 29 Oct 1922, Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Ontario
EVENT: Occupations : Farmer, Labourer, Coopersmith/Cooper, Journeyman
REFERENCE: 12
Father: Anthony ZURBRIGG
Mother: Magdalena TRACHSEL

Family 1 : Lydia GOOD
MARRIAGE: 14 Oct 1867, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario
MARRIAGE: 13 Oct 1868, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario
EVENT: Couple Met : 3rd Concession of Wallace Twp.

John — Lydia Good. Lydia (daughter of Samuel Good and Eva Stahl) was born 24 Jun 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1927, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Zurbrigg
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3306
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist

Notes:

Lydia Good, "is married to John Zürbrick, a farmer. They reside in Wallace, Perth County."


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.].