Albert Floyd "Floyd" Becker

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• Land: North Dumfries Concession 11 Lot 33, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Floyd Becker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24893
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran
• Elected Office: 1953, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - North Dumfries
• Elected Office: 1953, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor, Deputy Reeve, Reeve
• Elected Office: 1959, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo County
• Elected Office: 1961, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve - North Dumfries
• Elected Office: 1963, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - North Dumfries
• Elected Office: 1965, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo County
• Elected Office: 1965, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Deputy Reeve - North Dumfries
• Elected Office: 1967, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve - North Dumfries

Notes:

Land:
House was hewn logs.

Albert married Mary Belle McLeod 25 Feb 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 2 Sep 1892, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1981; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Shirley Elizabeth Becker was born 19 Jun 1929; died 23 Jun 1929; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91069115
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6051.1
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

Albert married Elizabeth Ann Snyder 1 Feb 1893, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Daniel D. Snyder and Elizabeth Bricker) was born 8 Jul 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91069130
• Name: Elizabeth Ann Becker
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6051
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

Notes:

Elizabeth Snyder, "was born July 8th, 1871. She is married to Albert Becker, a farmer. They reside on his father-in-law's old homestead and have two children".

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75737191
• Name: Henry H. Becker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22763
• Immigration: 1845, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpemter
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Death of Henry Becker - A Well-Known and Highly Esteemed Farmer Dies After Three Months Illness

The many friends of Messrs. W. H. and E. W. Becker, stationery and shoe merchants, respectively of this town, will regret to learn of the death of their father, Mr. Henry Becker, near Mannheim, which took place on Sunday morning after a three months' illness. Henry Becker was born in Hesse, Darmstadt, Germany, Sept. 25, 1835. His parents and their three sons emigrated to America about ten years later and settled in Wilmot Township on a farm almost adjoining the deceased's home in Waterloo Township. For several years he worked at the trade of carpentering. In 1862 he married Lena Stoltz and soon after settled on the farm which he occupied until his death. By thrift industry and exercise of sound judgment he became a successful farmer and business man, and later on bought the Jantz and Wingham farms adjoining the homestead. He had few, if any, enemies and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was progressive and desirous that his children should have educational and religious advantages. For many years he has been a ?hren Church at Mannheim. Until about three years ago he enjoyed perfect health, and in November last the disease gained such ahold on him that he was confined to his room. About Christmas his recovery seemed certain, but owing to serious complications his disease, chronic gastritis, took such a virtuous? Form that a few weeks ago all hopes of his recovery had to be abandoned, and he passed peacefully away on Sunday morning at one o'clock. He leaves behind him a sorrowing widow, seven sons and two daughters to mourn his loss.

The Berlin Telegraph Feb 10 1902 pg 2

Heinrich married Magdalena Stoltz 11 Feb 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob Stoltz and Sophia St. Speckin) was born 8 Apr 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1915, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75737243
• Name: Lena Stoltz
• Name: Magdalena Becker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22764
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

FUNERAL OF MRS. HY. BECKER

The funeral of Mrs. Henry Hecker Sr. at Mannheim, Tuesday afternoon was very largely attended, showing in what high esteem she was held by old and young. The services were held in the United Brethren church, which she has been a consistent nd faithful ember for many years. Rev. C. W. Backus conducted services. Six of her sons, Jacob, William H., Albert. Philip. Henry, and Edward, were pallbearers. Besides these sons, she also leaves also other son, Ezra, and two daughters, Mrs. A. Israel and Mrs. E. Devitt, at whose home she died. These all greatly morne her departure There also survive theirty-eight grandchildren and one great grandson, as well as one brother, Jacob Stoltz Sr... New Dundee, and one sister. Mrs. J. Dearing, Berlin. Her husband predeceased her 13 years.

The Chronicle Telegraph 21 Jan 1915 pg 5

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22431244
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6049
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

Daniel D. Snyder, "was born February 26th, 1845. On March 31st, 1868, he was married to Elizabeth Bricker (No. 1262). She was born April 7th, 1847. They reside on his father's old homestead near Roseville, Ontario, where they live retired.

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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HOME OF DANIEL D. SNIDER.

On my way from the site of the Black Horse tavern, I halted and spent a few hours at the comfortable home of the well known gentleman above named. It is the old homestead of his father, Samuel Snider, who settled here in 1825. He was born in Franklin County, Pa., in 1801, and. came to Canada with his parents when he was only five years of age. His wife, nee Mary Detweiler, was born Sept. 20, 1806, and died July 4, 1874 She was followed by the father May 15, 1887, aged 86 years and a few days. In a small log caban, south-east of the new residence they lived for many years. Within sight of their humble home on the same farm was an Indian encampment. The aborigines were familiar and frequent callers at their home, and with whom they would barter produce for small farming utensils, etc. Near by was a spring creek that teamed with speckled trout, a feature that evidently encouraged the Indians to remain in the vicinity in preference to other localities. Prior to settling permanently Mr. Snider and family lived on the old Christian Snider homestead near Doon for nine or ten years.

Daniel D., the subject of this sketch, was born here Feb. 26, 1845, and on March 31, 1868, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Bricker, daughter of the venerable Benjamin Bricker. She was born April 7, 1847. They had six children and now live a retired life in a fine residence on the old farm overlooking the village of Roseville. The farm, lots 36 and 37, 11th concession, North Dumfries, contains 172 acres.

Mr. Albert Becker, the son-in law, who married the eldest daughter, Elizabeth, purchased the farm some time ago. He is an industrious and practical young farmer. At the time of my visit he had on hand about 52 head of cattle and 50 hogs, and in both classes there are quite a number of fine animals. Last year, Mr. Becker produced 1,500 bushels of wheat and 1.800 bushels of other grain. He has also all the necessary machinery for grinding and cutting feed. In his horse stable 1 noticed two fine sorrels of Norval blood. One of them, Nelly, has quite a thrilling history. About A year ago Detective Ross, of the C. P.R, attempted to capture a burglar who came into Ayr riding behind the tender of an engine. In the scuffle, the barglar proved more than a match for the detective and escaped after exchanging compliments with the latter in the way of shots. The burglar remained in hiding until some time in the night, when he entered Mr. Becker's stable, took Nelly, and made good his escape. In the morning, when the absence of the mare was discovered, the telephone and telegraph lines were kept busy, but no trace of the animal could be obtained. Constable Klippert was engaged, advertisements inserted in the local papers and the Toronto Globe, and other means used to get a clue of the missing animal, but they appeared to be of no avail. Six weeks had elapsed when word was received from a man at Omemee who had noticed the advertisement in the Globe, stating that a mare answering the description of Nelly had been left in pasture with a farmer in that vicinity by a stranger. The latter had agreed to return in six weeks for the animal. Mr. Becker at once went to Omemee, and sure enough found his property, which he succeeded in bringing safely home after a journey of one hundred and fifty miles. He reached Omemee only a day before the time the burglar agreed to return and get the mare. Nelly, however, seems none the worse for her rough experience, but her value has been somewhat increased, it requiring an expenditure of about thirty dollars for telephoning, telegraphing, etc., before she was brought home again. Mr. Becker has several other fine horses in his stable.

Waterloo County Chronicle 14 Apr 1898, p. 3

Daniel married Elizabeth Bricker 31 Mar 1868, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Benjamin R. Bricker and Esther Bechtel) was born 7 Apr 1847, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1924, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22431298
• Name: Elizabeth Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1262
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

Notes:

Elizabeth Bricker,"was born April 7th, 1847. She is married to Daniel S. Snyder, a farmer. They reside near Roseville, Ontario, and have 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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In Loving Memory Died At Roseville, Ont., on Thursday, December 4th, 1924, at 5 o'clock, p.m, Elizabeth Bricker Beloved wife of Mr. Daniel D. Snyder, in her 78th year. The Funeral Will take place on Sunday afternoon, 7th inst. at 2 o'clock, from the residence of her husband, to the Stone Church for services and cemetery for burial. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation "In Him there is light"

Funeral Card

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Died

At Roseville on Thursday. Dec. 4, 1924. Elizabeth Bricker wife of Mr. D. D. Snyder in her 78th year. Mr. and Mrs. W. Schrum and children of Haysville visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bickle on Sunday.

Waterloo Chronicle, 11 Dec 1924, p. 1

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211906565
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22338
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Adam — Anna Elisabeth Hermann. Anna was born 27 Feb 1800, Melau, Groszher, Hessen, Germany; died 9 Oct 1873, By, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212155955
• Name: Anna Elisabeth Becker
• Name: Elizabeth Hermann
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71777
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211905787
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42591
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

One of the oldest inhabitants of Wilmot.

Jacob married Sophia St. Speckin 1830. Sophia was born CALC 6 Jun 1803, Strasbourg, , Alsace, France; died 6 Oct 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212153764
• Name: Sophia St. Stoltz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63520
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

She was a native of Strassburg, Alsace and emigrated in 1834.

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6005
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Samuel Snyder was born in Franklin, County, Pennsylvania, April 29th, 1801. He was five years of age when his parents moved to Canada and settled at Doon, Ontario, where he was raised. In 1825 he was married to Mary Detweiler (No. 2274) who was born September 20th, 1806, and died July 4th, 1874. They resided in North Dumfries Township, Waterloo County, near Roseville, where he was engaged in farming for many years. He died May 15th, 1887. His family consisted of twelve 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.].

Samuel married Mary Detweiler 1825. Mary (daughter of Rev. Jacob Detweiler and Susannah Rosenberger) was born 20 Sep 1806, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 Jul 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00029-2274
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Detweiler," was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, September 20th, 1806. In 1825 she was married to Samuel Snyder who was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, April 29th, 1801, and died May 15th, 1887. They resided near Roseville, Ontario, where she died July 4th, 1874. To them were born twelve 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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34572250
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1261
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 11 Lot 35, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Benjamin Bricker," the eldest in family, was born December 19th, 1825. He is a farmer and resides at Roseville, on the old "Ben. Rosenberger Farm." On July 1st, 1846, he was married to Esther, daughter of George B. and Mary (Shoemaker) Bechtel. She was born March 4th, 1826. To them was born 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.].

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Bricker.- On the 13th of April, 1907, at his residence, near Roseville, Waterloo Co., Ont., of paralysis, Bro. Benjamin Bricker, aged 81 Y., 3 M., 25 D. He was the oldest of a family of 18 children, and lived all his life within half a mile of where he was born. He was married to Esther Bechtel July 1, 1846. The union was blessed with eight sons and five daughters, of whom two sons preceded him in death. The rest, with their aged widowed mother, and many grandchildren and other relatives are left to mourn the loss of one whom they cherished. Bro. Bricker was a faithful member of the church and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all in his community. May God comfort the bereaved family.

Herald of Truth April 25, 1907, page 159 Volume XLIV, Number 17

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In Memoriam Died In Roseville, Ont., on Saturday, April 13th, 1907, at 5.15 o'clock, a.m., Benjamin R. Bricker, aged 81 years, 3 months, 25 days. The Funeral Will take place on Tuesday afternoon, 16th inst, at 1.30 o'clock, from his late residence to the Roseville Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation^.

Funeral Card

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ROSEVILLE PIONEER PASSES
BENJAMIN BRICKER, AGED 81, FALLS VICTIM TO PARALYSIS
SURVIVED BY FAMILY OF ELEVEN.

Another of the pioneers of the Township passed away to-day when Mr. Benjamin Bricker, of Roseville succumbed to a severe paralytic stroke sustained a week ago. He passed away at 5.15 this morning in his 82nd year. He was a native of this County, being born within half a mile of where for many years he has had his home and where he died. He followed farming until six or seven years ago. He was a successful yeoman and had laid up a snug competency. He was a faithful member of the Old Mennonite denomination and a man whose word was honesty itself.

He is survived by a widow and a family of eleven, as follows; Mrs. D. Snyder, Roseville; Mrs. A. Bricker, Yale, Mich., Mrs. Kraft, Roseville; Mrs. Detweiler, Wolverton; Amos, Berlin; Elijah and George at Yale; Mrs. Cassell, Hamburg; Noah, Menno and John at Roseville.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the house.

The Berlin News Record 13 Apr 1907, Sat Page 1

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RAILWAY CROSSING A DEATH- TRAP.

Benjamin Bricker, of Roseville, and his grand-daughter, Miss Maud Bricker, narrowly escaped an awful death Wednesday morning, driving across the C.P.R. tracks on the Roseville Road, west of the Galt cemetery by being struck by the 10.23 express, going east. As it was, the rear end of the waggon was struck, and Mr. Bricker was violently hurled to the road, the wagon smashed into kindling wood, and the horse ran away. Miss Bricker escaped injury by jumping, but the extent of Mr. Bricker's injuries are not known. Immediately after the accident the train was brought to a standstill, and Mr. and Miss Bricker were taken to the station in the train, and Dr. Hawk was summoned. The doctor ordered Mr. Bricker removed to the hospital, but before he had an opportunity to examine him. a message was received from Roseville, asking that he be taken home. The ambulance conveyed him thence.

The Galt Reformer says that the crossing where the accident occurred is a veritable death trap, and that It was nothing short of a miracle that Mr. and Miss Bricker were not killed.

The Berlin News Record 24 Jun 1904, Fri Page 5

Benjamin married Esther Bechtel 1 Jul 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of George B. Bechtel and Maria "Mary" Shoemaker) was born 4 Mar 1826, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 30 Dec 1909, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34572234
• Name: Esther Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0734
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Esther Bechtel "the third daughter of George B. Bechtel and his second wife, was born March 4th, 1826. She is married to Benjamin Bricker and resides on a farm near Roseville, Ontario. They have a family of twelve 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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Bricker.-- Esther (Bechtel) Bricker, wife of Benjamin Bricker, died on Thursday, Dec. 30, 1909, at Roseville, Ont. She was born in Bucks Co., Pa., and came to Canada when four years old. In 1836 she was married to Benjamin, and died in the same room in which she was married. She leaves six sons and five daughters to mourn her death. Funeral was conducted by N. S. Stauffer and S. Gehman.

Gospel Herald- Vol. 2, No. 44 - January 27, 1910 - page 703, 704

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61st WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED AT ROSEVILLE

ELEVEN CHILDREN MEET WITH AGED PARENTS.

A unique birthday party was celebrated on New Year's day at Roseville, when Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bricker celebrated the 61st anniversary of their wedding day. The event was marked by a reunion of all the eleven sons and daughters, viz:- Mrs. Daniel Snyder of Roseville; George and Elijah and Mrs. Abram Bricker of Yale, Mich.; Mrs. Groff, Mrs. Detweiler, Noah, Menno and John of Roseville; Mrs. Cassel of New Hamburg and Amos Bricker of Berlin. The oldest of the children is Mrs. Snyder of Roseville, who is 60 years of age.

John, the youngest is 37. It is 46 years since a member of the family has been removed by death. Needless to say the day was one of peaceful enjoyment to both parents and children, who spent the hours in a social way. Mr. Cassel made an appropriate address, extending congratulations to the aged couple.

The Weekly News-Record 03 Jan 1907, Thu Page 1

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In Memoriam Died At Roseville, Ont., on Thursday, December 30th, 1909, at 4.45 o'clock, p.m, Esther Bechtel, Relict of the late Benjamin Bricker, aged 83 years, 9 months, 26 days. The Funeral Will take place on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 2nd, 1910, at 1 o'clock, from the residence of her son John Bricker, to the Roseville Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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