Gloria Miller

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169592
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1976, 452 Dumfries Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MILLER, Ezra At the K-W Hospital, Friday, October 8, 1976 after a brief illness. Ezra Miller, of 452 Dumfries Avenue, Kitchener, aged 67 years.

A member of Calvary United Church, he had been employed for 40 years with Imperial Oil, and was very active in church. activities, and a member of the Senior Citizens Glee Club. Husband of Eileen Schweitzer; fa- ther of Lorne and Mrs. Arthur (Lois) Hulks, both of Kitchener, Mrs. Donald (Gloria) Dyson, Guelph, Mrs. William (Janet) Whaley, Abbotsford; B.C.; brother of Addison, Salem, Wesley, Elmira, and Herbert, Waterloo. Eight grandchildren also survive, David, Linda and Lorrie Dyson, Kimberly Anne Whaley, Steven and Colin Hulks, Jennifer and Jason Miller. Predeceased by his parents.

Friends may call at the Ratz- Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, where the funeral service will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bruce Seebach officiating. Interment will be in the Elmira Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 9 Oct 1976 pg 37

Ezra — Eileen Frances Schweitzer. Eileen (daughter of John W. Schweitzer and Sarah Ann Bricker) was born 6 Jun 1909, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Calvary United Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Eileen Frances Miller
• Name: Francie E. Schweitzer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167800
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1976, 452 Dumfries Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MILLER, Mrs. Eileen - At Central Park Lodge, on Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998, Frances Eileen Miller (nee Schweitzer), age 89 years, of Kitchener. Mrs. Miller was a member of Calvary United Church, the UCW, was very active in church activities and a former member of the Rockway Senior Citizens Glee Club.

Beloved wife of the late Ezra Miller who predeceased her in 1976. Dear mother of Lorne and his wife Eve, Lois and her husband Arthur Hulks, all of Kitchener, Gloria and her husband Donald Dyson of Guelph, Janet and her husband William Whaley of Abbottsford, B.C. Lovingly remembered by her eight grandchildren and her 11 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sister, Mrs. Ella Keyes of Kitchener and her several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her parents, John Schweitzer and the former Sarah Bricker and her daughter-in-law, Lynda Miller and brother, Clarence.

Friends and relatives may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m., with Rev. Bruce Seebach officiating.

Reception to follow in the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre.

Interment Elmira Union Cemetery after the reception.

The Record Newspaper 28 Dec 1998

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55958
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1928, South St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Woolwich Native Passes Suddenly

John N. Miller Attacked by Fatal Illness; Funeral Held on Tuesday

Elmira and vicinity were shocked to learn of the sudden passing of John W. Miller at his home on South Street on Saturday. The late Mr. Miller was about as usual on Wednesday, but took ill that night and after intense suffering he succumbed Saturday afternoon in his 65th year. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Miller, he was born in North Woolwich, November 11, 1864, and spent practically his whole life in that community. In 1894 he married Margaret Bender and they settled on the farm adjoining his father's home where they lived until three years ago when they moved to Elmira. He is survived by his widow and four sons; Addison, of Pilkington Township; Wesley, of North Woolwich; Ezra and Herbert at home. Two grandchildren and three brothers also survive. The latter are: Peter, of Elmira; Fred of Kitchener, and Moses, of Otterville, Miss.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from his late residence to the Evangelical Church, Rev. E. D. Becker having charge of the services. Interment took place in the Elmira Cemetery the pallbearers were: Simon Moyer, William Kinzie, Israel Groff, Jacob King, John W. Schweitzer and Henry Witzel, of Elora.

Elmira Signet Jun 28 1928 pg 1

John married Margaret "Maggie" Bender 20 Feb 1894, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Friedrich W. "Frederick" Bender and Margaret Huehn) was born 21 Feb 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Bender
• Name: Margaret "Maggie" Miller
• Residence: 2 South St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55959
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1928, South St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. John N. Miller, formerly of 2 South St., Elmira, died last Monday at the Scott Pavilion in Kitchener following a lengthy illness. She was 94.

The former Margaret Bender, she was born in North Woolwich Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bender.

She was predeceased by her husband whom she married in 1894.

Mrs. Miller was a member of Zion United Church, Elmira.

Surviving are four sons, Addison of Salem, Wesley of North Woolwich Township, Ezra of Kitchener and Herbert of Waterloo; one brother, Edwin of Elmira; one sister, Mrs. E.N. Mohr of Elmira; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, where the service was held in the chapel on Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

Rev. M.E. Reuber and Rev. E.F. Dorsch officiated. Burial was in the Elmira cemetery.

Elmira Signet 27 Nov 1968 pg 2

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7949.4
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1902, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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JOHN W. SCHWEITZER

John W. Schweitzer died in K-W. Hospital on Wednesday morning after a brief illness. He was in his 73rd year. He was born in 1875 at Heidelberg, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schweitzer.

In 1902 he married Miss Sarah Bricker at Hawkesville. They resided in Heidelberg until 1909, when they moved to a farm near Elmira, where he farmed until his retirement in 1937. They then took up residence in Elmira, living on Park Avenue. He was a life-long member of Evangelical United Brethren Church here, and served on the church board for many years. He was also a member of the annual conference of the church.

Surviving besides his wife are a son, Clarence. Elmira; two daughters, Mrs. Ruskin (Ella), Keyes, Windsor, and Mrs. Ezra (Eileen) Miller, Kitchener, and a brother, Daniel, Waterloo. and seven grandchildren.

The remains are resting until Saturday at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor. After 1. p.m. the remains will be taken to the church, where funeral services will be held at 2: 30 Saturday afternoon. Rev. C. B. Heckendorn will officiate, with Rev. E. M. Gishler assisting. Burial will take place in Elmira Cemetery.

John married Sarah Ann Bricker 10 Dec 1902, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Jacob W. Bricker and Magdalena "Lena" Snider) was born 12 Mar 1873, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1948, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Ann Schweitzer
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1241.3
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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MRS. JOHN W. SCHWEITZER

Mrs. John W. Schweitzer died suddenly March 31 at her residence, 15 Park Ave.. Elmira, in her 76th year. Born in Hawkesville, March 12, 1873, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bricker. In 1902 she married John W. Schweitzer and lived in Heidelberg until 1909 when they moved to a farm near Elmira. In 1937 they moved to Elmira. She was a life-long member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Her husband predeceased her Feb.18,1948.

Surviving are a son, Clarence of Elmira, two daughters, Mrs. Buskin (Ella) Keyes of Windsor, and Mrs. Ezra (Eileen) Miller of Kitchener, four brothers, Amsy Bricker of Calgary, Alta., Ephriam Bricker of Moose Jaw, Sask., Washington Bricker of Waterloo and Arthur of Elmira. Seven grandchildren also survive.

Remains rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Saturday at one p.m. when they were removed to Evangelical United Brethen Church for funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. Burial was made in Elmira Cemetery. Rev. C. B. Heckendorn, assisted by Rev. E. M. Gishler, officiated.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54577

Conrad — Julia Neierding. Julia was born Abt 1818, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Julia Müller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54578

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• Name: Fred W. Bender
• Name: Frederick W. Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55945
• Immigration: 1854, , Canada
• Immigration: 1854
• Naturalization: 1860
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Residence: 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1866
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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OBITUARY: There passed away on Friday, October 23rd, at his home in Upper Woolwich, an old and valued resident of this township in the person of Mr. Fred Bender. Deceased was in his 76th year. He leaves family of nine children and a large citele of friends and relatives. Tie funeral which was held the following Monday, was largely attended. Rev. F. R. Meyer of the Evangelical Association, of which church the late Mr. Bender was a faithful member, officiated. Interment was made in the Evangelical cemetery, North Woolwich.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 12 Nov 1914, p. 6

Friedrich married Margaret Huehn 6 Sep 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of George O. Huehn and Margaretha "Margaret" Dorren) was born 11 May 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55946
• Residence: 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Birth: , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Birth: Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7949.1
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O M
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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JOINED THE MAJORITY.

Death of Michael Schweitzer, of Wellesley Township, after a Lingering Illness.

The death of Michael Schweitzer, near Heidelberg, took place this morning after a lingering illness of six months at the age of 58 years, 2 months and 16 days. The funeral will take place on Thursday, August 24th from his late residence at one o'clock to the Heidelburg cemetery for interment and thence to the Evangelical church where the services will be conducted in English and German.


The late Michael Schweitzer was born in Ellice Township, Perth Co. and when a lad moved with his father to Mannheim, Waterloo county, where he was brought up. In 1883 he married Caroline Weber, daughter of the late Christian Weber, of Heidelberg. About twenty-three years they moved to Wellesley township near Heidelberg where he lived until his death. Four children were born to them Daniel, living on the old homestead; Mary Ann wife of John Boos near Sebringville, and John and Aaron at home. He was quiet and unassuming in manners and was noted for his strict integrity. He was a stauch Reformer in politics and a devoted and consistent member of the Evangelical church. The bereft widow and children will have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

Waterloo County Chronicle 24 Aug 1899, p. 8

Michael married Caroline S. Weber 28 Feb 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of Christian B. Weber and Elizabeth Schmaus) was born 24 Oct 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1920; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Caroline S. Schweitzer
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7949
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist

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Caroline S. Weber," was born October 24th, 1843. She is married to Michael Schweitzer, a farmer. They reside near Heidelberg, on the old "Christian Keller Farm." To them are born four children, namely: Daniel, Mary Ann, John, and Aaron."

From 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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CAROLINE SCHWEITZER

Caroline Schweitzer, nee Weber. was born Oct. 24th, 1843, in Wilmot Townhip, On, and died Feb. 8th. 1920. at Heidelberg, Ont. She was married to Michael Schweitzer on Feb. 28, 1865.

She gave her life to God in her early youth, and was a very devoted and earnest Christian worker during her whole life. Her pleasant disposition won he many friends and she was held in high esteem by all who. know her. The service of her Master was her chief joy. She also took great pleasure in the support of God's cause at home and abroad. She had a warm. heart for the poor and needy, and recently made a fine donation to the needy in Europe. Her gifts to the Ladies Aid Seletics? at different places will he thankfully remembered. Since the death of her husband about 21 years ago she had a comfortable home with her son Daniel and wife. She was ill only a few days, by Saturday she grew much worse and in spite of medical help she passed away on Sunday evening, surrounded by inembers of the family. The cause of her death was acute gastritis, Her departure was unexpected and is deeply felt by her loved ones. The family was blessed with six an one daughter, three sons predeceasing her some years ago. There remain to mourn her departure. Daniel on the old homestead near Heidelberg, John, near Elmira. Aaron of Kitchener and Mrs. John Boos, of Detroit; also three brothers and one sister, eight grand-children and many relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at her son Daniel's home, on Wednesday afternoon and interment took place at the Evangelical Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at the Heidelberg Evangelical Church at a later date which will be duly announced.

The Chronicle Telegraph 19 Feb 1920, p. 3

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• Eby ID Number: 00016-1241
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Birth: 6 Feb 1849, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Jacob Bricker,"the eldest son, was born February 6th, 1849. He is married to Magdalena Snyder. They reside in Wellesley 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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Bricker.-Jacob W. Bricker was born near Hawkesville, Ont., Jan. 6, 1848, died Oct. 22, 1926. On June 26, 1870 he was married to Magdalene Snider who predeceased him six years ago. He had been farming near Hawkesville till about twelve years ago, when, with the younger members of his family, he moved to Elmira. On the day of his death he had hurried down to the depot in order to catch an early train, but arrived too late apparently fatigued by his haste and exertion, he sat down in the station, but was suddenly stricken, and passed away in a few moments of time. He was a faithful member of the Elmira Mennonite Church. He is survived by five sons and three daughters (Joseph, Sarah, Mrs. John W. Schweitzer, Melissa, Mrs. Andrew Wilson, Amsy, Hanna, Mrs. James McCulough, Ephraim, Washington, and Arthur). There are 15 grandchildren and three brothers, (John, Elias, and Menno), two sisters, (Mrs. Reuben Weber, and Mrs. Sidney Snider). Funeral took place on Monday, Oct. 25, conducted by Brethren E. H. Bean and Oliver D. Snider. Texts, I Sam. 20: 3, (last clause; Phil. 1: 21.

"Death has called away dear Father,
In the lonely grave to lie;
May we all prepare to meet him
In that home beyond the sky."

GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XIX, No. 35 - November 25, 1926 - pp 751, 752

Jacob married Magdalena "Lena" Snider 26 Jun 1870. Magdalena (daughter of David S. Snider and Leah Snyder) was born 14 May 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1920; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lena Snyder
• Name: Magdalena "Lena" Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6134
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite