Aden B. Martin

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-253465

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MARTIN, Aden B. - Peacefully went home to be with his Lord, on Sunday, August 3, 2003, at Martin's Rest Home, Elmira, in his 88th year. Lovingly remembered by his wife, Rebecca (Bauman) Martin and his children, Milfred and Mary Ann Martin of Bancroft, Eileen and Ron Horst of Listowel, Orval and Mary Martin of Wallenstein, Leona and Peter Reist of Elmira, Andrew and Cathy Martin of Waterloo and Loretta and Steve Munnings of Elmira. Also lovingly remembered by his 20 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Brother and brother-in-law of Moses and Hannah Martin of Elmira, Ida and Ivan Bearinger of St. Jacobs, Barbara Weber of Parkhill, David Martin of Elmira, Annie Martin of Kitchener, Marjorie Martin of B.C. Predeceased by his parents, Josiah B. and Susannah (Bauman) Martin; step-father, Isaac Martin; three brothers, Amsey, Jacob and Henry Martin; one granddaughter, Rosanne Lichty; one sister-in-law, Donna Martin. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira today (Tuesday), from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Wednesday, transfer will be made to Crystal View Mennonite Church, Floradale for funeral service at 1: 30 p.m. with Pastors Mark Brubacher and Robert Bauman officiating. Followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.In his memory, donations to Christian Aid Ministries would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

The Record Newspaper 4 Aug 2003

Aden — Rebecca Bauman. Rebecca (daughter of Angus S. Bauman and Leah B. Bauman) was born 22 Mar 1917; died 20 Dec 2011, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crystal View Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Milfred Martin
2. Eileen Martin
3. Orval B. Martin
4. Leona Martin
5. Andrew B. Martin
6. Loretta B. Martin

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-323.7
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1938, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Josiah married Susannah Bauman 12 Dec 1926, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Aaron M Bauman and Lydia Weber) was born 26 Sep 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1969, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46958482
• Name: Susannah Martin
• Name: Susannah Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7922.3
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mrs. Isaac G. Martin of 32 Church St. W.Elmira, died at her home Tuesday after a brief illness. She was 75.

The former Susannah Bauman, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Bauman and was born in Woolwich Township Sept. 26. 1893. She was married to Josiah B. Martin who predeceased her in 1945. Her second husband, Isaac G. Martin, predeceased her in 1964.

Surviving are two sons. Aden of RR 2. Wallenstein, and Moses of RR 3, Waterloo; one daughter Mrs. Ivan (Ida) Bearinger of RR 2. West Montrose: three stepsons, Henry of Kitchener, Jacob of Ottawa and David of Elmira: 30 grandchildren and eight great-grand- children. She was predeceased by one son and two brothers.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, where a short service was conducted Thursday at 9:30 a.m. followed by removal to North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House for a further service. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

The Elmira Signet 24 Sep 1969 pg 19

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• Eby ID Number: 00075-4588
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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; Mennonite

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Moses B. Martin, "the sixth son of Jacob Martin, was born April 18th, 1856. He is married to Mary Baumann and resides on a farm three miles north of Elmira where he is engaged in farming. Their family consisted of seven children".

\bEby, 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.].

Moses married Mary Bauman 29 Dec 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jonas Bauman and Magdalena Lichty) was born 13 Jan 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1937; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Bowman
• Name: Mary Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00002-323
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Baumann, "the eighth member of Jonas Baumann's family, was born January 13th, 1858. On December 9th, 1878 she was married to Moses Martin. They have had 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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• Name: Aaron Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-184
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

"Aaron Baumann, "the third son of George and Judith Baumann, was born November 25th, 1861. He is married to Lydia, daughter of Rev. Samuel and Anna (Martin) Weber. They reside near Floradale on a beautiful farm. Their family consists of two children".


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

Aaron married Lydia Weber 1 Feb 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Rev. Samuel Weber and Anna Martin) was born 11 Dec 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Liddy Weber
• Name: Lydia Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7922
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lydia Weber," was born December 11th, 1866. She is married to Aaron Baumann and has a family of two children named VII Amos and VII Susannah."


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

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• Eby ID Number: 00075-4577
• Occupation: 1852, 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; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Jacob Martin, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, March 22nd, 1811, and came to Canada with his parent when nine years of age. On April 14th, 1835, he was married to Esther, daughter of Henry and Maria (Mosser) Baumann. She was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, April 17th, 1817, and came to Canada with her parents in 1825. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm on which his father had settled in June, 1820. Here they resided until his death which took place April 10th, 1889. The farm is now in possession of his son, Joseph B. The family consisted 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.].

Jacob married Esther Bauman 14 Apr 1835. Esther (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Bauman and Maria "Mary" Mosser) was born 17 Apr 1817, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 21 Jun 1910; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00002-543
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Esther Baumann, "the eldest daughter of Henry and Maria (Mosser) Baumann, and sister to Levi Baumann, was born April 17th, 1817. On April 14th, 1835, she was married to Jacob G., son of David and Maria (Guth) Martin. He was born March 22nd, 1811, and died April 10th, 1889. They resided on lot No. 64, German Company's Tract, Waterloo, about a mile north of the Lexington School House. The farm is now possessed by their son, Joseph B. Martin. They had 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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• Name: Jonas Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-315
• Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Jonas Baumann, "the second son of Benjamin W. Baumann was born February 19th, 1819. On April 1st, 1840, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of John and Barbara (Hoffman) Lichty. They resided in the township of Woolwich where he died September 2nd, 1886. She is still living and resides with one of her daughters about a mile north of Floradale. They have had a family of 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.].

Jonas married Magdalena Lichty 1 Apr 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Johannes Lichty and Barbara Hoffman) was born 1819, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Bauman
• Name: Maggie Lichty
• Eby ID Number: 00072-4238
• Birth: 25 Sep 1820, , USA
• Immigration: 1822
• Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Magdalena Lichty, "was born September 25th, 1820. On April 1st, 1840, she was married to Jonas Baumann who was born February 19th, 1819, and died September 2nd, 1886.



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

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-181
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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George H. Baumann, "the fourth son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Baumann, was born March 17th, 1832. On February 3rd, 1857, he married Judith W., daughter of John and Anna (Weber) Martin. She was born July 16th, 1838. On February 17th, 1857, they moved on their farm in the township of Woolwich, a little to the south of the village of Elmira (lot No. 87, German Company's Tract). Here they still reside and are managing their large farm. They have a family of thirteen children, viz."


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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Obituary: As we are preparing to go to press we are informed that Mr. Geo. H. Bauman, one of our most respected and progressive farmers, has died. Mr. Bauman was one of the earliest settlers in this neighborhood having moved to the farm on which he ended his days and part of which is within the limits of the Corporation of Elmira, in the prime of his manhood. He was known as a man of character, industrious reliable and considerate of the rights of his fellow citizens. He was very successful in his calling and acquired several farms in the immediate vicinity of Elmira. He was of a kind disposition and made many friends, who together with his wife and family of 8 sons and 4 daughters mourn his loss. Possessing a robust constitution and an energetic mind he was always active until several years ago when he was stricken by partial paralysis. Although he gradually rallied from the effects of this misfortune he was never the same afterwards repeated attacks and their effect confined him to his house a considerable part of the time. He reached the age of 72 years. His remains will be entered in the Mennonite Cemetery at Elmira, next Saturday forenoon.

Elmira Signet Newspaper 10 Mar 1904 p. 1, col. 4

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THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE

An interesting meeting took place the Saturday before last in the old log cabin in Waterloo Park.

This house was, of course, the first schoolhouse in this area and stood originally on the school-house square at the corner of King and Church Streets in Waterloo. It was built in 1820 and served its purpose until 1842, when it was torn down and a 1-storey stone house was constructed on the site. The dismantled log house was erected again in Greenbush and served as a residence for a long time for the coloured man, Mr. Carroll and his family. In the course of this year, the Waterloo Park Commissioners purchased the house, moved it to their park and furnished it again as it was when it was a school-house.

At this gathering, in addition to many other ladies and gentlemen, the following (male and female) former pupils attended, took their places on the benches, and were called to order by the 82-year-old teacher, Benjamin Burkholder, who held the scepter, or rather, the switch, from 1831 to 1842 in the old log-house: Joel Guth, 80 years old; Abraham Scherk, Blair, 79; Jakob Bricker, Waterloo, 77; Sarah Burkholder, nee Erb, Bridgeport, 75; Amos Weber, Berlin, 73; John C, Bricker, Hawksville, 71; Maria Erb, nee Quickfall, Norwich 69; David B. Eby, Waterloo, 69; Wendel Baumann, Woolwich, 68; Henry Stauffer, Erbsville, 67; Simon Beatty, Elmira, 67; Jakob Ratz, New Hamburg, 67; Israel Baumann, Berlin, 65; George Elbert, Moorefield, 63; George H. Baumann, Elmira, 63; John Devitt, Waterloo, 62; Richard Quickfall, Bridgeport, 62; Isaak Hoffmann, Waterloo, 61; Robert Barkwell, Peel, 60; Diana McMahon, nee Dekay, Berlin, 60; Thomas Quickfall, Floradale, 60; Benjamin Devitt, Waterloo, 60; Isaak Devitt, Floradale, 58; John Longmann, Peel, 57. In addition, to these, the teacher read the names of 25 pupils from the roll; they were, however, absent.

Mr. Burkholder gave an interesting talk about the history of the old school-house, and after him, Rev. J.A. MacLachlan, Rev. J. McNair, Mr. J.E. Baumann, M.P., and Mr. Jakob Ratz spoke about the old days which brought many things out of the past to mind again. School was, as a rule, only in session in winter and the costs were borne by the parents of the children. There were few subjects taught, namely: Reading, Writing and Sums. The children heard little about language, and geography; no child had more than 2 or 3 books. The predominant language was German. The pupils learned to read and write English, but didn't understand a word of it. Among the teachers in the old school-house from 1820-1842, with the exception of Mr. Burkholder, were the following whose names are still recognized: Jephtha DeKay, Joseph Guth, John Herringer, Peter Otto, John Dobbin, Elias Eby, Robert Barber, & Joseph Eby.

After those present, on hearing the various speeches felt themselves transported back to the past, the school was closed at four o'clock and the pupils were gathered together in front of the school and photographed as a group. On their return into the school, they found it had been transformed into a dining room with heavily-laden tables, which the old-timers thoroughly enjoyed. After everyone had chatted cordially for a while longer, the gathering broke up. The company will not meet again in complete numbers, nor in such a way.

Berliner Journal September 26, 1895 Page 4 Column 4

George married Judith W. Martin 3 Feb 1857. Judith (daughter of John Z. Martin and Anna Weber) was born 16 Jul 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Judith W. Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4454
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Judith Martin, "the third daughter of John and Anna (Weber) Martin, was born July 16th, 1838. On February 3rd, 1857, she was married to George, son of Joseph and Barbara (Hoffman) Baumann.


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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• Interesting: story, misfortune, religion
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7911
• Residence: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Historic Building: 1903, 438 Malabar Dr., Waterloo, Ontario; Wissler-Cascaden House

Notes:

Samuel Weber," eldest and only son of Henry Weber, was born November 26th, 1821. On March 7th, 1844, he was married to Anna, daughter of Daniel and Veronica (Schneider) Martin. She was born August 2nd, 1824. After his marriage he took possession of his father's large farm where he resided until his death which took place October 13th, 1886.* He was an ordained minister of the Mennonite Church. He was an eloquent speaker, a man of great influence and a good worker among his co-religionists. The church lost a worthy minister through his death. They had a large family, all of whom attained the age of twenty-one except two who died young."


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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Martin Meeting House

According to Isaac Horst, "Martins meeting house was the first of the Old Order places of worship to be built. A meeting house is reported to have been built in 1830; burial was begun in the adjoining cemetery in 1831. Martins was aptly named. The first three bishops of the area were Martins, all descended from the pioneer, Peter Martin. The land on which the house stands was formerly owned by Martins (1979: 376)." Peter Martin, Jr. purchased 220 acres of land from his brother, Henry Martin, on May 8, 1824. Apparently he set aside four acres for a meeting house and burying ground at that time. The first burial is reported to have been that of Peter Martin, Sr., who died March 2, 1831. The meeting house was enlarged in 1900.

John Weber was the first minister, followed by Abraham W. Martin, Samuel Weber, Paul Martin, Tobias Martin and Urias Martin. At one time surrounded by countryside, the meeting house and cemetery are now completely encircled by the commercial development brought about by the rapid expansion northward of the city of Waterloo.


Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900 By Rosemary Ambrose

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* While in the town of Waterloo he met with an accident which caused his death. He met with a friend on the street and while engaged in conversation with him a tool of one of the party who was engaged in tinning the roof of Mr. Doersam's hotel, slipped over the edge of the building and struck him on the head. He was carried into the house unconscious and remained in that state until his death next day.


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Deplorable Accident in Waterloo

A very sad and ultimately fatal accident occurred in the town of Waterloo on Saturday afternoon last, the victim being a very old and respected resident of the Township, named Samuel Weaver. It appears that at the time of the accident he, in company with a companion was standing examining the new patent iron shingles which workmen were at the time engaged in laying on the roof to the building at which they were standing. These workmen had with them an iron bar which they were using for some purpose, and which when not in use was placed with its end between the boards of the roof. By some means this bar worked lose and just as Mr. Weaver was looking at one of the shingles it slipped from its fastening and fell with crushing effect directly upon his head. As the bar weighted upwards of twenty pounds the consequences can be easily imagined. When picked up, it was found he was entirely unconscious, and examination showed that his injuries were such as to leave no hope whatever for his recovery. He lingered on in an unconscious state, however, until Tuesday morning, when he breathed his last. As we have said Mr. Weaver was universally respected wherever known, and his sad death has thrown quite a gloom over Waterloo and its neighborhood.

Galt Reporter Oct 16 1885 pg 1

Historic Building:
The Wissler-Cascaden house, a two-storey red brick Georgian home was built in 1842 by John Wissler, a Waterloo Township pioneer who arrived from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 1834. One year after his arrival Wissler established the Eagle Tannery. A shoemaking, harness making and mercantile business soon sprang up in conjunction with the tannery. This industry, including the workers homes on nearby Bridge Street, formed the nucleus of the settlement of Lexington.
Wissler spared no expense in the construction of his home, elaborate window and door surrounds were included along with a plaster cornice in the drawing room. The most striking feature of the interior, however, is the two-storey front entrance hall which rises a full twenty feet to a magnificent plaster medallion on the ceiling. Access is gained through two arches which rest on moulded plaster shells and frame a cherry stairway which climbs to the attic level.
A number of additions have been made to the home. The first, a two-storey addition to the west side was completed around 1858. The second, which contained a bake oven, schnitz oven, ash oven and smoke house, was added behind the first between 1859 and 1875. The last addition, this time on the south side, provided a one and a half storey salt box kitchen which was designated to serve as the doddy wing at the turn of the century.
The property was sold to Samuel Weber in 1873. It remained in the Weber and Shantz families for over one hundred years until the late 1970s when it was converted into apartments and fell into disrepair. The present owners, Ron and Wendy Cascaden, have made a commitment to restoring the house.
All of the exterior elevations of the Wissler-Cascaden House and the front hill are deemed to be of both architectural and historical significance.<sup>1a

1a</sup>Designated Properties www. waterloo.ca

Samuel married Anna Martin 7 Mar 1844, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Daniel Z. Martin and Veronica Schneider) was born 2 Aug 1824, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1909; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4352
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Anna Martin, "the eldest daughter, was born August 2nd, 1824. She was married to Rev. Samuel Weber who died October 13th, 1885. She is still living and has her home with her son on the old farm near Lexington."


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.].