Minerva Gingrich

Minerva — Emil W. Martin. [Group Sheet]

1. Sandra May Martin
2. Doreen Bernice Martin

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00127-7920.5
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Elam married Sarah Martin 9 Mar 1915, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of John F. Martin and Elizabeth G. Martin) was born 1 Jan 1895, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23691
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3201
• Occupation: 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• 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

Notes:

Isaac Gingerich, "was born April 12th, 1861. He is married to Leah, daughter of Rev. Samuel and Anna (Martin) Weber. They reside near Floradale, Woolwich township, where they possess a beautiful farm. They have had a family of six children... The last two are twins."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

Isaac married Leah Weber 20 Feb 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Rev. Samuel Weber and Anna Martin) was born 19 Feb 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Leah Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7920
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Leah Weber," was born February 19th, 1862. She is married to Isaac Gingerich. Their family consists of six children, namely: VII Aaron (dead), VII Lydia Ann, VII Salome, VII Elam, VII Eli and VII Levi (twins)."


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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00075-4579.3
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

John F. Martin, 92, of Floradale died at Elmira Private Hospital Sunday, February 9.

Born in Wellesley Township May 31, 1865, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Martin. Both his wives predeceased him.

Survivors include four sons, Clayton of British Columbia, Amsey of RR 2, Wallenstein; Noah of RR 1, Wallenstein; John of Hawkesville; three daughters, Mrs. Elam (Sarah) Gingerich of Elmira, Mrs. Onias (Elvina) Clemmer and Mrs. Owen (Lydia Ann) Bauman, both of RR 3 Waterloo; 42 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. Two sons and three daughters predeceased him.

Funeral was postponed until today (Thursday) at 1:30 p.m. for the arrival of a son, Clay-\\ton, from British Columbia.

The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, until 9 a.m. Thursday when it was removed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Martin, RR 1, Wallenstein, for funeral services.

John married Elizabeth G. Martin 25 Mar 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Noah S. Martin and Mary Ann Godbold) was born 19 Aug 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1932; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth G. Martin
• Name: Lizzie Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4420.3
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Name: John Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3176
• Residence: 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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

Notes:

John Gingerich, "son of John and Anna (Hackman) Gingerich, was born December 26th, 1814, and died December 11th, 1875. He was married to Anna Burkhard who was born November 1st, 1816, and died October 18th, 1883. They resided on their farm a few miles north of the town of Waterloo where they had 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.].

Johannes married Anna Burkhard 7 Feb 1837, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Peter Burkhard and Barbara Guth) was born 1 Nov 1814, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 17 Oct 1883; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: 00019-1502
• Residence: 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Anna Burkhard, "was born November 1st, 1816, and died October 17th, 1883. She was married to John Gingerich and resided about two miles from the town of Waterloo, on the farm now occupied by Moses S. 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]

Other Events:

• 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.].

Other Events:

• Name: Heinrich B. Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4579
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Henry B. Martin, "the second son, was born April 24th, 1837. He was married to Christiana Fry. They reside in Wellesley Township, near Wallenstein P.O., where he follows farming. Their family consists of eight 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.].

Henry married Christiana Frey 31 Mar 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christiana (daughter of Johannes "John" Frey and Katharina "Catherine" Schneider) was born 25 Mar 1841, , Baden, Germany; died 2 Mar 1914, near, Wallenstein, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Christiana Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4579.1
• Immigration: 1843
• Residence: 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00075-4420
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• 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
• Occupation: 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• 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
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Noah S. Martin, "the seventh son, was born July 27th, 1841. He is married to Mary Ann, daughter of Charles and Jane Godbold and resides on his father's old place near St. Jacobs where he is engaged in farming. They have a family 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.].

Noah — Mary Ann Godbold. Mary (daughter of Charles Godbold and Chanette "Jane" Ehrhardt) was born 17 Nov 1844, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4420.1
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite