Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.
Alpheus Van Norman "Alfred" Armbrust

Alpheus Van Norman "Alfred" Armbrust

Male 1889 - 1968  (79 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Alpheus Van Norman "Alfred" ArmbrustAlpheus Van Norman "Alfred" Armbrust was born 31 Jan 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Mahlon Armbrust and Elizabeth Oberholtzer); died 29 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Family Photograph: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Alfred Van Norman Armbrust
    • Name: Alpheus Armbrust
    • Eby ID Number: 00086-5049.4
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1950, 15 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Alfred V. Armbrust, 885 Queen's Blvd., died today at St. Mary's Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Kitchener and lived here all his life. He was formerly the owner of Globe Stamping Company Ltd.

    He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Armbrust. He was a member of Zion United Church and member of Grand River Lodge A. F. and A. M. Surviving are his wife, the former Marion Dreisinger, whom he married at Elmira in 1915. One brother, Addison A. Armbrust, died in 1922, and a sister, Elsie, predeceased him.

    The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Saturday, where a funeral service will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. F. M. Faist and Rev. G. F. Barthel will conduct the service. Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Heart Foundation will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 30 Nov 1968

    Alpheus married Marion E. Dreisinger 18 Mar 1915, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marion (daughter of Christian Dreisinger and Harriet "Hettie" Maurer) was born 24 Jul 1894, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mahlon Armbrust was born 25 Feb 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00086-5049.1
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Mahlon Armbrust
    • Residence: 1871, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario
    • Occupation: 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; slipper maker
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    G.V. Oberholtzer died last Thursday at the age of 34 years. He was the second son of Mr. John Oberholtzer. Eleven years ago, he founded a shoe factory, together with M. Armbrust, which, after the latter's death, he carried on alone and in 1893 moved to the present building near the railway station. In 1897. he built a tannery in Port Elgin. In 1881. he married Mary Otto of South Easthope. Of his four children, two (both girls), are still alive. The deceased was an active member of Zion Church, a founder of the Y.M.C.A. here and of the orphanage. In 1896. he was a member of City Council. The burial took place on Monday, with a large attendance.

    Berliner Journal June 14, 1900 Page 4 - Column 2

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    Died/ At Berlin, Ontario, Jun30th, 1891/ Mahlon Armbrust/ Aged 30 years, 4 months and 4 days/ The Funeral/ Will take place on Thursday forenoon at 9: 30/ o'clock at the house on Lancaster steet, thence/ proceed to the Evangelical Church for service/ after which the remains will be taken to the Old/ Mennonite burying ground for interment/ Friends and acquaitances are respectfully/ invited to attend/ Berlin, Jun 30, 1891


    Funeral Card of Malon Armbrust

    Mahlon married Elizabeth Oberholtzer 20 Dec 1881, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Oberholtzer and Anna Catharine Bucher) was born 22 Jan 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Oberholtzer was born 22 Jan 1860, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Oberholtzer and Anna Catharine Bucher); died 7 Jul 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Armbrust
    • Eby ID Number: 00086-5049
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Factory Hand
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Oberholtzer, "was born January 22nd, 1860. She was married to Mahlon Armbrust who died a few years ago. They resided in Berlin where she died July 7th, 1895, leaving a family of three 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. Else Elseba "Alzia" "Elsie" Armbrust was born 20 Mar 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Addison Allen Armbrust was born 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died 1963; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 1. Alpheus Van Norman "Alfred" Armbrust was born 31 Jan 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  John Oberholtzer was born 20 Jul 1833, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Jacob M. Oberholtzer and Hannah Erb); died 26 Jun 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00086-5047
    • Occupation: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; teacher
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evaangelical
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    John Oberholtzer "was born July 20th, 1833. On October 20th, 1857, he was married to Anna Catharine Bucher who was born March 13th, 1833. They resided in the town of Berlin where he died June 26th, 1895. He was an invalid for a number of years. Their family consisted of nine 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.].

    John married Anna Catharine Bucher 20 Oct 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Johann Jacob "Jacob" Bucher and Margaretha Hackmiers) was born 13 Mar 1833, , , Germany; died 3 Oct 1921; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Anna Catharine Bucher was born 13 Mar 1833, , , Germany (daughter of Johann Jacob "Jacob" Bucher and Margaretha Hackmiers); died 3 Oct 1921; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Nationality: , Germany
    • Name: Anna Catharine Oberholtzer
    • Eby ID Number: 00086-5047.1
    • Immigration: 1853, , Canada
    • Residence: 1857, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1921, 38 Bingeman St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Children:
    1. Hannah Oberholtzer was born 26 Oct 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died 1933; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Elizabeth Oberholtzer was born 22 Jan 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob B. Oberholtzer was born 4 Dec 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Catharine Oberholtzer was born 4 Dec 1863, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Gleason Vernorman "G. V." Oberholtzer was born 8 Jan 1866, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Susannah Oberholtzer was born 24 Feb 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Clara Oberholtzer was born 14 May 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Henry Bucher Oberholtzer was born 8 Jul 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. George B. Oberholtzer was born 27 Jan 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1961, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Addison A. Oberholtzer was born 20 Mar 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Albert Oberholtzer was born 30 Jan 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Rev. Jacob M. Oberholtzer was born 30 Mar 1800, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of John Oberholtzer and Susannah Moyer); died 14 Jan 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00086-5044
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 035S, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1852, Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ontario; Minister
    • 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

    Notes:

    Jacob M. Oberholtzer, "was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, March 30th, 1800. He came to Canada in 1826 and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario. On January, 9th, 1831, he was married to Hannah, daughter of Jacob and Salome (Graybill) Erb. She was born January 25th, 1813 and died November 12th, 1894. Soon after their marriage they moved two miles west of Berlin on their farm, then all forest, which was composed of part of lot No. 35, German Company's Tract. Here they resided some forty years, then he sold the farm and moved to Berlin where he and his aged wife spent the evening of their life in comfort and ease. When a young man he was ordained as a minister of the church of his choice, 'The Mennonite', which body he served faithfully unto his end. He died January 14th, 1879. His family consisted of fourteen 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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    Erb Street (David Eby) Mennonite Church

    Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).

    Due to a difference of opinion in the David Eby congregation, Sunday School classes were held at first in a private home, that of Levi Groff, beginning in 1887. The dissension which resulted culminated in a division in the church in 1889; the minister, Elias Schneider, and the deacon, Menno S. Shantz, left the church and joined with the Old Order Mennonites of Woolwich Township. The following year, 1890, saw the commencement of "Edification Meetings", which were held in the homes of members of the David Eby congregation. These meetings later became the Young People's Bible Meetings.

    By the beginning of the twentieth century, it was recognized that the church building was either in need of repair or in need of complete replacement. Consideration was given to building a new church on the same site or on a site on King Street North. A decision was made to accept from Samuel S. Snider the donation of a parcel of land which was also on Erb Street, but nearer town. Excavation of the foundation for the new church began in the Spring of 1902. A dedication service was held on August 17, 1902. A parsonage was built in 1929 on land donated by Herbert Snider, the son of Samuel Snider. The church building was renovated and enlarged in 1949-1950; a dedication service was held on April 9, 1950. Further renovations were made in 1974..


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

    Occupation:
    Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).1a

    1aAmbrose, Rosemary. Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide to Churches Established Before 1900. Kitchener, Ontario, Canada: Waterloo-Wellington Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 1993. [used the kind permission of Rosemary Ambrose 2011]

    Jacob married Hannah Erb 9 Jan 1831. Hannah (daughter of Jacob Erb and Salome Graybill) was born 25 Jan 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Hannah Erb was born 25 Jan 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Erb and Salome Graybill); died 12 Nov 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hannah Oberholtzer
    • Eby ID Number: 00032-2860
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Hannah Erb, "the seventh daughter, was born January 25th, 1813. On January 9th, 1831, she was married to Rev. Jacob M. Oberholtzer who was born March 30th, 1800, and died January 14th, 1879. She died in Berlin, November 12th, 1894. To them was born a family of fourteen children, namely"


    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. Catharine Oberholtzer was born 24 Sep 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Julia Ann Oberholtzer was born 18 Aug 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Aug 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 6. John Oberholtzer was born 20 Jul 1833, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Deacon Abraham Oberholtzer was born 30 Nov 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1917; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Susannah Oberholtzer was born 17 Sep 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Isaac Oberholtzer was born 24 May 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1887, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Jacob E. Oberholtzer was born 24 Jan 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Salome Oberholtzer was born 8 Mar 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elizabeth Oberholtzer was born 23 Sep 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1889, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Hannah Oberholtzer was born 28 Sep 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Marian Oberholtzer was born 19 Oct 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Lydia Oberholtzer was born 3 May 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1945, Palatine, Cook, Illinois, USA; was buried 16 Sep 1945, Carman, , Manitoba, Canada.
    13. Magdalena Oberholtzer was born 26 Jul 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1892; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Henry Erb Oberholtzer was born 4 Mar 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1923, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles, California, United States.
    15. Fanny Oberholtzer was born 1856, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 14.  Johann Jacob "Jacob" Bucher was born CALC 8 Jun 1808, Hilsbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 22 Mar 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jacob Bucher
    • Name: Jakob Bucher
    • Name: Johann Jakob Bucher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-153908
    • Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Johann married Margaretha Hackmiers 18 May 1841, Hilsbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Margaretha was born CALC 25 Mar 1816, , Germany; died 2 Dec 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Margaretha Hackmiers was born CALC 25 Mar 1816, , Germany; died 2 Dec 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaretha Bucher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-153909
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 7. Anna Catharine Bucher was born 13 Mar 1833, , , Germany; died 3 Oct 1921; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catherine Bucher was born 25 Jul 1841, Hilsbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died Jul 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. George Jacob "John" Bucher was born 22 Jun 1843, Hilsbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; was christened 29 Jan 1843, Hilsbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 19 Nov 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabetha Bucher was born 13 Oct 1848, Hilsbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; was christened 29 Oct 1848, Hilsbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 19 May 1920; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Franz "Francis" Bucher was born CALC 16 Apr 1851, , Baden, Germany; died 16 Jul 1874, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.