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

Howard Ross Kinzie

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Howard Ross Kinzie was born 21 Aug 1904 (son of Oliver Kinzie and Selena C. Bowman); died 26 Dec 1904; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4086.2000


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Oliver KinzieOliver Kinzie was born 16 Mar 1869, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham D. Kinsie and Susannah Detweiler); died 30 Jan 1946, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42540594
    • Residence: 87 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4086.2
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer, Store Fixtures
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer, Store Fixtures
    • Residence: 1921, 87 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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    KINZIE, Oliver 83 William St. W., Waterloo, Jan. 30, 76 years.

    Kitchener Record 31 Jan 1946 pg 17

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    Oliver Kinzie

    Oliver Kinzie, who retired in 1928 after 20 years as president and manager of the Walker Bin and Store Fixture Co., Ltd., died late Wednesday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Belle Playford, 83 William St. W., Waterloo, at the age of 76.

    Before entering the manufacturing business. Mr. Kinzie learned the button trade in the Buffalo plant of the Jacob Y. Shantz Co. He also travelled for the D. Hibner Furniture Co., the Hespeler Furniture Co. and the Berlin Suspender and Button Co. He was associated with D. B. Detweiler and E. W. B. Snider in the development of a hydro-electric power plant on the Michipicoten River near Sault Ste. Marie 40 years ago.

    Mr. Kinzie attended Trinity United Church and was a former member of its board of stewards as well as a member of the church choir for 40 years. For many years, he had spent the summer at Gobleholme, Goble's Grove, Port Elgin He was born in Oxford County. March 16, 1869, son of Abraham Kinzle who died in 1909 and Susannah Detweiler Kinzie who died in 1918. They lived in Roseville, Ont

    Mr. Kinzie was married at Hamilton to Selena Bowman who died In 1926 Surviving besides his daughter. Mrs. Playford, are one son, Walter S. Kinzie, Chicago, seven grandchildren and three great- grandchildren; three brothers. Henry. Ira ane Eden, all of Kitchener; and two sisters, Mrs. Norman B (Clara) Snyder, Carstairs, Alta.. and Mrs. Eldon (Venetta) Brown, Swift Current. Sask. One sister, Mrs. Wesley (Ellen) Steckley, died In 1925

    The remains are reating at the Keffer Funeral Home, Kitchener. where a public funeral service will be conducted on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock by the Rev. E. O. Seymour. Burial will take place at the East End Mennonite Cemetery.

    Mr. Kinzie attended Trinity United Church and was a former member of its board of stewards as well

    Oliver married Selena C. Bowman 8 Mar 1898, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Selena (daughter of Daniel G. Bowman and Nancy Cressman) was born 8 Jul 1867, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Selena C. Bowman was born 8 Jul 1867, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel G. Bowman and Nancy Cressman); died 5 Apr 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Birth: Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42540856
    • Name: Selena C. Kinzie
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-390
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1921, 87 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Celina Bowman, "the third daughter, is unmarried and resides with her sister, Maria (Mrs. G. Hahn.)

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

    Children:
    1. Belle Beatrice Kinzie was born 20 Sep 1899, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1989; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Walter Scott Kinzie was born Jan 1903, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1953, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States.
    3. 1. Howard Ross Kinzie was born 21 Aug 1904; died 26 Dec 1904; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Abraham D. Kinsie was born 24 Sep 1842, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Kinsie and Barbara Devitt); died 26 Mar 1909; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121482514
    • Name: Abraham D. Kinzie
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4086
    • Immigration: 1852
    • Residence: 1868, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1909, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 44, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Abraham Kinzie, "was born September 24th, 1841. He is married to Susannah Detweiler who was born March 22nd, 1849. They reside in Blenheim Township, about two miles west of Roseville where he is the owner of a beautiful farm. To them is born a family of six 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.].

    Abraham married Susannah Detweiler 8 Mar 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Rev. Enoch R. Detwiler and Abigail Bechtel) was born 22 Mar 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Susannah Detweiler was born 22 Mar 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Enoch R. Detwiler and Abigail Bechtel); died 9 Nov 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121482597
    • Name: Susannah Kinsie
    • Eby ID Number: 00029-2313
    • 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
    • Epidemic: 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; influenza

    Notes:

    Susannah Detweiler," was born March 22nd, 1849. She is married to Abraham Kinzie. They reside in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, Ontario, two miles west of Roseville, where he is the owner of a beautiful farm. Their family consists of six children, namely: VII Oliver, VII Henry, VII Ellen, VII Clara, VII Ira, and VII Eden."

    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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    MRS. ABRAHAM KINZIE.

    On Saturday Nov. 9th. Susannah Detweiler relict of the late Abraham Kinzie of Roseville, Ontario, aged 69 years, 7 months and 18 days.

    They were married March 8th, 1868, he pre-deceased her March 29th. 1909. To them were born four sons and two daughters, Oliver, Henry, Ira and Eden of this City, and Clara, Mrs. (Norman Snyder) of Carstairs, Alta.. and Ellen (Mrs. Wesley Steckle of Bethesda, Ont., all of whom survive her. Also five brothers and three sisters, Jacob, Aaron, Noah and Daniel, Mrs. D. S. Huber, and Sarah of this city; and Mrs. Samuel High of Red Deer, Alta, and George of Harrisburg,

    Of a family of nine children who saw to maturity this is the first break among the brothers and sisters in 65 years. She was a devoted member of the New Mennonite Church for many years.

    Funeral (private) Monday 2 p.m. from her son's residence, 45 Mansion St. to Roseville cemetery for internment.

    The Chronicle Telegraph 14 Nov 1918, p. 3

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    Died at Kitchener, Ontario, Saturday, November 9th, 1918 Susannah Detwiler Beloved Wife of the late Abraham Kinzie Aged 69 years, 7 months and 18 days The Funeral Will take place from her son's residence, 45 Mansion Street, on Monday, November 11th, at 2 p.m., to the Roseville Cemetery for interment. Funeral Private.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. 2. Oliver Kinzie was born 16 Mar 1869, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1946, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry D. Kinzie was born 2 Mar 1871, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ellen Kinzie was born 14 Sep 1874, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Clara Kinzie was born 1876, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1947; was buried , West Zion Mennonite Cemetery, near, Carstairs, , Alberta, Canada.
    5. Ira Kinzie was born 20 Jun 1879, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1963; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Eden D. Kinzie was born 1886, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Daniel G. Bowman was born 29 Sep 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian W. Bauman and Barbara Catharine Guenther); died 26 Oct 1912; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00002-387
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Daniel G. Bowman, "the eldest son, was born September 29th, 1837. He is a farmer and resides at Lakeport, St. Clair County, Michigan. He was first married to Sarah, daughter of Benjamin and Eliza (Detweiler) Snyder, with whom he had one daughter named Sarah. After her decease he was married to Nancy, daughter of Abraham Cressman. This union was blessed with five children"


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

    Daniel married Nancy Cressman 4 Dec 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Abraham Cressman and Mary Schneider) was born 5 Feb 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1914; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Nancy Cressman was born 5 Feb 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham Cressman and Mary Schneider); died 31 Aug 1914; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Nancy Bowman
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2195
    • Residence: 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Nancy Cressman, "the youngest child of Abraham and Mary (Snyder) Cressman, was born February 5th, 1837. On December 4th, 1864, she was married to Daniel G. Bowman who was born September 29th, 1837. They reside in St. Clair County, Michigan. To them was born a family of five children"


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

    Children:
    1. Laura Bowman was born 1863, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Maria Bowman was born 21 Sep 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1954, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Selena C. Bowman was born 8 Jul 1867, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Cynthia Bowman was born 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Hannah Bowman was born 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Jonathan Bowman was born 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph Kinsie was born 4 Mar 1811, Near Quakertown, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania (son of Abraham Kinzie); died 28 Jun 1871, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

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    • Name: Joseph Kinzie
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4079
    • Occupation: 1837, Glasgow Mills (Bridgeport), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; sawmiller
    • Residence: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Joseph Kinsie, "son of Abraham Kinsie, was born seven miles from Quakertown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, March 4th, 1811. He came to this county when a young man and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario. On October 1st, 1837, he was married to Barbara Devitt who was born December 2nd, 1809, and died August 19th, 1847, leaving a family of seven children. After her decease he was again married to Magdalena Martin, September 4th, 1849. She was born July 6th, 1821. They resided on a farm in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, near the Dumfries town line, about three miles from Ayr, where he died June 28th, 1871. 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.].

    Joseph married Barbara Devitt 1 Oct 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Dennis Devitt and Mary Martin) was born 2 Dec 1809, , New Jersey; died 19 Aug 1847, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Barbara Devitt was born 2 Dec 1809, , New Jersey (daughter of Dennis Devitt and Mary Martin); died 19 Aug 1847, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara Kinsie
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4079.1
    • Residence: 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Maria "Mary" Kinsie was born 11 Aug 1838, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1912; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Moses Kinsie was born 7 Mar 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1913; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Abraham D. Kinsie was born 24 Sep 1842, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1909; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. Hannah Kinzie was born 29 Jan 1843, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1920, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States.
    5. Jacob D. Kinzie was born 1 May 1844, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Sarah Kinsie was born 23 Aug 1845, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jan 1867, Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Susannah Kinsie was born 24 Apr 1847, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1922, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Rev. Enoch R. DetwilerRev. Enoch R. Detwiler was born 7 Mar 1818, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania (son of Rev. Jacob Detweiler and Susannah Rosenberger); died 18 Sep 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177052622
    • Website: photograph
    • Name: Enoch R. Detweiler
    • Occupation: Roseville Mennonite Church, North Dumfries Township, Ontario; minister
    • Eby ID Number: 00029-2303
    • Residence: 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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

    Notes:

    Enoch Detweiler," was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, March 7th, 1818. In 1822 his parents moved to Canada and settled a little west of Roseville, Ontario, where he was raised. On January 18th, 1842, he was married to Abigail, daughter of George B. and Mary (Shoemaker) Bechtel. She was born near Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, October 8th, 1821. After their marriage they moved on his father's old homestead where they resided until his death which took place September 18th, 1874. When a young man he was converted unto the Lord and soon thereafter joined himself with the Mennonite body. On June 5th, 1859, Mr Detweiler was ordained as a minister of the Gospel for the Detweiler field of labor. In all his sermons and exhortations he urged upon his followers holiness of life, and uprightness and godliness in all manner of conversation. What should it benefit one to be a full believer in the tenets of Simon Menno, if his actions did not conform thereto, and his walk be upright and pure. In a holy and consecrated life, therefore, as he taught, did all christian godliness consist. But in the midst of his days the arrow of death bore our beloved minister, brother and friend from the scenes of his life's activity, and from the companionship of his beloved wife and family besides that of his faithful circle of followers, and his freed spirit winged its course beyond the skies where we are promised rest from all our labors. His widow has her home with her son, Aaron, who resides on the old homestead. She is quite active yet for a person of her age. Their family consisted 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.].


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    Roseville Mennonite Church (Detweiler Meeting House)

    Services began in homes in the area with the arrival of the first settlers around 1822. A first meeting house was built about 1830 approximately a half-mile west of Roseville, on the south side of the road. One acre of land on the northeast corner of Lot 37, Concession 11, North Dumfries Township, was transferred from Samuel C. Snyder. The deed for the property was dated 1830, but it was not registered until August 1842. A stone meeting house was built in 1855 just slightly east of the old log meeting house; the church was dedicated on November 25, 1855 by the congregation's first minister, Jacob F. Detweiler. Henry Shantz, Enoch Detweiler and Solomon Gehman were the ministers who followed Jacob F. Detweiler.

    Sunday School began in 1924 and in 1933 Young People's Bible Meetings were organized. The latter meetings were held in conjunction with those of the Blenheim Mennonite Church. A Sunday School classroom was added to the Detweiler church in 1956.

    Moses Bowman, a layman from First Mennonite Church in Kitchener, was ordained minister to Detweiler Mennonite Church in 1938 where he continued to serve until the time of his death in 1964. The small congregation was served by visiting ministers until it disbanded in January 1966. Some of the remaining families are reported to have joined with Blenheim Mennonite Church at that time.

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

    Website:
    Grace Schmidt Room of Local History Digital Collection

    Description: Black and white, group, studio portrait of the children of Enoch Detwiler and Abigail Bechtel. Family members are identified as follows, from left to right: (back row) Noah, Hannah, Suzannah, Aaron; (middle row) George, Mary Anne, Jacob; (front row) Sarah, Dan.

    Inscriptions:
    Reverse: Family of Enoch Detwiler and Abigail Bechtel
    Left to right: Back row: Noah, Hannah, Suzannah, Aaron
    middle: George, Mary Anne, Jacob
    front: Sarah, Dan

    Enoch married Abigail Bechtel 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Abigail (daughter of George B. Bechtel and Maria "Mary" Shoemaker) was born 8 Oct 1821, Near Pottstown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 23 Jul 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Abigail Bechtel was born 8 Oct 1821, Near Pottstown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of George B. Bechtel and Maria "Mary" Shoemaker); died 23 Jul 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177052661
    • Name: Abigail Detwiler
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0732
    • Residence: 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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
    • Immigration: 1900, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Abigail Bechtel "the eldest daughter of George B. and Mary (Shoemaker) Bechtel, was born near Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, October 8th, 1821, and came to Canada when nearly eight years old. She was married to Rev. Enoch Detweiler. They resided near Roseville, Ontario, where he died September 18th, 1874. They 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.].

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    Detweiler. - Abigail Bechtel, relict of the late Enoch R. Detweiler, was born near Pottstown, Montgomery Co., Pa., Oct. 8, 1821. At the age of 7 years she came with her parents to Waterloo Co., Ont. In the year 1842 she entered the bonds of holy matrimony and lived 32 years in that state. In 1874 her husband died, after which she raised her family alone, living in widowhood for 39 years. She had 5 sons and 5 daughters. Her husband and 1 daughter preceded her to the spirit world. She was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of the Mennonite church. She died in the city of Berlin on July 23, 1913. Funeral on the 26th. Short service at the home of her son-in-law, D. S Huber, thence to the Detweiler Church, Roseville, for service and interment. Service by Noah Stauffer from Joh 5: 26. Aged 91 y. 9 m 15 d.

    Gospel Herald - Volume VI, Number 20 - August 14, 1913 - page 319

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    In Loving Memory Died At Berlin, Ont., on Wednesday, July 23rd, 1913 Abigail Bechtel widow of the late Rev. Enoch R. Detwiler, Aged 91 years, 9 months and 15 days. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of D.S. Huber, 101 Queen St. North, on Saturday, July 26th, at 12.45 p.m., where a short service will be held, thence to the Detwiler Mennonite Church, Roseville, for service and interment.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Jacob Detwiler was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary Ann Detweiler was born 29 Jun 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1929, Red Deer, Alberta; was buried , Crossfield Cemetery, Crossfield, Alberta.
    3. Rev. Jacob Bechtel Detweiler was born 6 Oct 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. Rev. George B. Detweiler was born 6 Jan 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1931, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried , Paxtang Cemetery, Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States.
    5. 5. Susannah Detweiler was born 22 Mar 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    6. Leah Detweiler was born 28 Apr 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1854; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    7. Aaron B. Detwiler was born 24 May 1853, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Hannah Detweiler was born 17 Dec 1855, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1943; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Noah Bechtel Detwiler was born 3 Jun 1858, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Daniel Bechtel Detweiler was born 10 Apr 1860, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Dr. Sara B. Detwiler was born 17 Jan 1866, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

  5. 12.  Christian W. Bauman was born 26 Sep 1806, , Berks Co., Pennsylvania (son of Christian Bauman and Magdalena Weber); died 3 Jan 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00002-59
    • Occupation: 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Christian W. Baumann, "was born September 26th, 1806, and died January 3rd, 1872. He was first married to Catharine Guenther, second to Catharine Petersen. They resided in Woolwich Township, about two miles from St. Jacobs."

    Christian W. Baumann, "the sixth son of Christian and Magdalena (Weber) Baumann, was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, September 26th, 1806, and raised in the town of Waterloo, on the farm now owned by Mr. Jos. E. Seagram. He was first married to Catharine Guenther, and after her decease he was married to Catharine Petersen. He resided in the township of Woolwich, on part lot No. 9, German Company's Tract, where he died January 3rd, 1872. His family consists 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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    On the 4th of Jan., 1872, in Waterloo co., Ont., Christian Bauman, aged 65 yrs., 3 mo., and 1 day.


    Herald of Truth - Volume IX, Number 3 - March 1872, page 46, 47

    Christian married Barbara Catharine Guenther 27 Sep 1836, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara was born Abt 1806, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Barbara Catharine Guenther was born Abt 1806, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Catharine Bauman
    • Name: Catherine Guenther
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-59.1

    Children:
    1. Christian G. Bowman was born , Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 6. Daniel G. Bowman was born 29 Sep 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 1912; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Moses G. Bauman was born 20 Apr 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1914; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Solomon G. Bowman was born 29 Mar 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Abraham Cressman was born 13 Dec 1789, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania (son of Daniel Cressman and Esther Bechtel); died 29 Dec 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202659390
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2107
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Biehn's Tract Unnumbered Lots Doon, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Bechtel Tract, Waterloo Township, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Abraham Cressman, "was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Decenber 13th, 1789. In 1806, when in his seventeenth year, he came to Canada. On June 21st, 1814, he was married to Mary, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Erb) Schneider. She was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, June 9th, 1794, and died near Strasburg, Waterloo County, Ontario, May 19th, 1864. He died December 29th, 1871. To them was born 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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    On the 29th of December, in Waterloo county, Ontario, Abraham Cressman, aged 82 years and 16 days. His remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends and relatives on the 31st to Eby's burying-ground. He was a beloved brother in the Mennonite church.

    Herald of Truth - Volume IX, Number 2 - February 1872, page 29, 30

    Abraham married Mary Schneider 21 Jun 1814, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Christian Schneider and Elizabeth Erb) was born 9 Jun 1794, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 May 1864, Near Strasburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary Schneider was born 9 Jun 1794, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Christian Schneider and Elizabeth Erb); died 19 May 1864, Near Strasburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202659056
    • Name: Maria Schneider
    • Name: Mary Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5974

    Notes:

    Mary Schneider, "was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, June 9th, 1794. She was married, in Waterloo County, June 21st, 1814, to Abraham Cressman and died near Strasburg, Ontario, in 1864."

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

    Children:
    1. Daniel Cressman was born 17 Mar 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1886, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Samuel S. Cressman was born 30 Mar 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. Elizabeth Cressman was born 4 Oct 1818, Near Strasburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Joseph Cressman was born 15 Nov 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Maria "Mary" Cressman was born 17 Dec 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 1867, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Apr 1867, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jacob Cressman was born 21 May 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1877, Near, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    7. Esther Cressman was born 12 Oct 1824, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Abraham S. Cressman was born 27 Nov 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1911; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    9. John S. Cressman was born 22 Jun 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1903, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    10. Isaac S. Cressman was born 6 Jul 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1894, Near Strasburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Bishop Amos S. Cressman was born 4 Sep 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    12. 7. Nancy Cressman was born 5 Feb 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1914; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.