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Jacob B. Brubacher

Male 1924 - 1947  (23 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Jacob B. Brubacher was born 1924 (son of Christian M. Brubacher and Selina Brox); died 1947; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-266745

    Jacob — Elmina Martin. Elmina (daughter of Ezra E. Martin and Louisa M. Bauman) was born 1923; died 22 May 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Christian M. Brubacher was born 14 Sep 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob B. Brubacher and Elizabeth P. Martin); died 5 Jul 1973, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Old Order Mennonite, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4600.7
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm

    Christian — Selina Brox. Selina (daughter of Louis Brox and Carolina Randall) was born 9 May 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Old Order Mennonite, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Selina Brox was born 9 May 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Louis Brox and Carolina Randall); died 22 Jul 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Old Order Mennonite, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Selina Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15441
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Work
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1962, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Christian Brubacher
    By Record Correspondent

    WEST MONTROSE-Mrs. Christian Brubacher died Wednesday at St. Mary's Hospital after a short illness. She was 81.

    The former Selina Brox, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brox, she was born May 9, 1889, in Woolwich Township.

    Surviving are her husband, four sons, Norman of RR 1 West Montrose, Abraham of RR 3, Listowel, Ivan of Conestogo, David of RR 2, Elmira; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Leah) Prott of Kitchener, Mrs. Herman (Lydiann) Kappes of Heidelberg; three brothers, Jacob of Kitchener, John and Norman, both of Waterloo; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Martin of Preston, Mrs. Abraham (Lizzie) Brubacher of Kitchener, Mrs. Isaiah (Lydiann) Martin of RR 3, Wallenstein, Mrs. Elam (Sarah) Bauman of Conestogo; 28 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

    Mrs. Brubacher was predeceased by one son and four brothers.

    The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, from Friday noon to Sunday noon when removal will be made to the home at RR 1, West Montrose. The service will be held at the Winterbourne Mennonite Meeting House with burial Monday in the adjoining cemetery.

    Kitchener Waterloo Record-23 Jul 1970 pg 23

    Children:
    1. Norman B. Brubacher was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Leah Brubacher was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada.
    3. Lydia Ann Brubacher was born 21 Sep 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 2017, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Abraham B. Brubacher was born 1922; died 2002; was buried , Glenallan Union Cemetery, Glenallan, Wellington, Ontario.
    5. 1. Jacob B. Brubacher was born 1924; died 1947; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Ivan B. Brubacher was born 1927; died 12 Feb 2011, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. David B. Brubacher was born 18 Feb 1929; died 25 Jul 2009, RR1, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob B. Brubacher was born 5 Jul 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John M. Brubacher and Barbara B. Brubacher); died 25 May 1937; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443.4
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1879, 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
    • Residence: 1937, RR2, Wallenstein, , Ontario

    Jacob married Elizabeth P. Martin 15 Apr 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Peter G. Martin and Maria Bauman) was born 25 Jun 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth P. Martin was born 25 Jun 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Peter G. Martin and Maria Bauman); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Elizabeth P. Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4600
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth P. Martin, "the third daughter of Peter G. Martin, was born June 25th, 1857. On April 9th, 1879, she was married to Jacob B. Brubacher. They reside on a farm in north-east Woolwich, near her brother, Henry P. Martin. Their family consists 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.].

    Children:
    1. Peter M. Brubacher was born 6 May 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1969, , Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. Catharine M. Brubacher was born 26 May 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1939, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Henry Brubacher was born 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Maria Brubacher was born 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Amos M. Brubacher was born 25 Dec 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 2. Christian M. Brubacher was born 14 Sep 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1973, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Old Order Mennonite, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Louis Brox was born 12 Jul 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jakob "Jacob" Brox and Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler); died 7 Jan 1938, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1938, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.6667
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Louis Brox died Friday at the home of his son-in-law, Elias B. Martin, south of Hawkesville. Mrs. Brox was in his 77th year. His wife predeceased him 16 years ago.

    He is survived by seven sons, Eli at home, Henry, Detroit, Noah of Jordan, Addison in Luscar, Alta., Jacob and John, Kitchener, Norman, Freeport, and five daughters, Mrs. Christian Brubacher, West Montrose, Mrs. Elias B. Martin, near Hawkesville, Mrs. A.B. Brubacher, Bridgeport, Mrs Isaiah M. Martin, Hawkesville, Mrs. Elam Bauman, Waterloo. Two brothers, Jacob of Waterloo, Daniel, Spruce Grove, Alta., and two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Foerster, Elmira, and Mrs. Samuel Reist, Welaskwin, Alta., also survive.

    The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the home of his son-in-law, then to Elmira Mennonite church. Interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery.

    Louis married Carolina Randall 4 Oct 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Carolina (daughter of Thomas Randall and Eva Margaret Schaefer) was born 10 Jul 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Carolina Randall was born 10 Jul 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Thomas Randall and Eva Margaret Schaefer); died 13 Jan 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Carolina Brox
    • Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.6668
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Abbie Brox
    2. Jordan Brox died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Eli R. Brox was born 19 Apr 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Selina Brox was born 9 May 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Old Order Mennonite, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Annie Brox was born 15 Nov 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1971, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Henry Brox was born 4 Oct 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1965, , Michigan, USA; was buried , Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dewitt, Clinton, Michigan, United States.
    7. Noah R. Brox was born 9 Aug 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1962, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Addison Brox was born 18 Sep 1895, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Jacob Brox was born 19 Jul 1898, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brox was born 31 Jul 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. John Brox was born 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Lydian Brox was born 24 Mar 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1994, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Sarah Brox was born May 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1987, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Norman Randall Brox was born 8 Jan 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John M. Brubacher was born 10 Apr 1828, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes Weber "John" Brubacher and Catharina "Catherine" Martin); died 4 Sep 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43163084
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    John M. Brubacher, "the eldest son of John W. Brubacher, was born April 10th, 1828. He is a farmer and resides in Wellesley Township, near Wallenstein P.O. He was first married to Barbara B. Brubacher, and after her death to Barbara Steiner. With the first wife there were seven children, namely: Elizabeth, Jacob, Catharine (dead) Abraham (dead), Levi, Magdalena, and Veronica; and with second wife there are eight children, namely: Nancy, Mary, David, Barbara, Amos (dead), Henry, Benjamin, and Lydia."

    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.].

    ______________

    HAD MANY DESCENDANTS PIONEER LAID TO REST.

    The funeral of the late John M. Brubacher of near St. Jacob, was beld on Monday and was very largely attended. It was held from the residence of the deceased's son-in-law, David Sauder, near Elmira.

    The late Mr. Brubacher was 81 years old and is survived by 69 grand children and seven great grand children.

    The Berlin News Record Tue, Sep 07, 1909 Page 8

    Residence:
    John was living with the Martin family.

    John married Barbara B. Brubacher 23 Nov 1852, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Johannes Sherk "John" Brubacher and Elizabeth Burkhard) was born 12 Feb 1834, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Barbara B. Brubacher was born 12 Feb 1834, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes Sherk "John" Brubacher and Elizabeth Burkhard); died 13 Nov 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43163097
    • Name: Barbara B. Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443.1
    • Residence: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Barbara B. Brubacher, "the second daughter of John S. Brubacher, was born February 12th, 1834, and died November 13th, 1865. She was married to John M. Brubacher. They resided above Floradale, Woolwich Township, where he was engaged in farming. Now he resides in the township of Wellesley. She left seven children to mourn their loss.."

    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. Elizabeth Brubacher was born 4 Jan 1854, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1947, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. Jacob B. Brubacher was born 5 Jul 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1937; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catharine Brubacher was born 1 Jul 1857, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1857; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Abraham Brubacher was born 1 Oct 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1864; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Levi B. Brubacher was born 14 Sep 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1924; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Magdalena Brubacher was born 17 Sep 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Veronica Brubacher was born 26 Mar 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1961; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Peter G. Martin was born 9 Jan 1816, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of David Oberholtzer Martin and Maria Or Magdelina Guth); died 11 May 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16834752
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4593
    • Immigration: 1820, , Canada
    • Residence: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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
    • 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

    Notes:

    Peter G. Martin, "the sixth son of David and Maria (Guth) Martin, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, January 9th, 1816, and came to Canada with his parents when four years of age. On November 15th, 1842, he was married to Maria, daughter of Henry and Maria (Mosser) Baumann. She was born October 13th, 1822, and died May 25th, 1889. On March 22nd, 1844, they moved on their farm, then all bush, being composed of the north part of lot No. 37, German Company's Tract, Woolwich Township, within one-half mile of St. Jacobs. He cleared nearly the whole of it, and now is the possessor of one of the finest farms in Woolwich Township. He has disposed of 13 acres of his farm to various parties, leaving him 134 acres. On this farm he still resides and enjoys good health, and has an excellent memory for a man of his age. They had a family of eleven 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.].

    Peter married Maria Bauman 15 Nov 1842, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Bauman and Maria "Mary" Mosser) was born 30 Oct 1822, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 25 May 1889, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria Bauman was born 30 Oct 1822, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Bauman and Maria "Mary" Mosser); died 25 May 1889, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-550
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Maria Bauman
    • Residence: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Maria Baumann, "the third daughter of Henry and Mary (Mosser) Baumann, was born October 30th, 1822, and died May 25th, 1889. She was married to Peter G., son of David and Maria (Guth) Martin, November 15th, 1842. They resided on a farm a little north of St. Jacobs, where she died. They have had a family of eleven 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. Levi P. Martin was born 22 Feb 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1919; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharine P. Martin was born 4 Sep 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1913, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Gideon P. Martin was born 25 Dec 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1927, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. David P. Martin was born 15 Mar 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1913, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Henry P. Martin was born 13 Aug 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1924; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary P. Martin was born 25 Apr 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 5. Elizabeth P. Martin was born 25 Jun 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Peter P. Martin was born 12 Dec 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1945, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Christian P. Martin was born 20 May 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1934, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Nancy P. Martin was born 23 Oct 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1937, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Veronica Martin was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Jonathan P. Martin was born 10 Jan 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1955; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Jakob "Jacob" Brox was born 13 May 1826, Dilsberg, Baden, Germany; died 16 May 1900, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47229237
    • Name: Jacob Brox
    • Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.66
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Another one of the old settlers of Woolwich was laid to rest on Sunday. We refer to Jakob Brox, who died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. William Dreisinger, in the village here. His death took place place here on Wednesday night. May 16 after less then two weeks illness. He died from bronchial trouble, having for years been afflicted with asthma. Deceased was born in Baden, Germany and came to Buffalo in 1849 where he was married to Catherine Ziegler. They came to Canada and for two years between St. Jacobs and Waterloo. Then they moved to Upper Woolwich where they lived for 37 years. Mr. Brox then sold his farm and moved to Elmira, where he lived the last 12 years. While living here one of his daughter died and about 2 years ago his wife. Fourteen children, seven sons and seven daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs Brox, all of whom are living but the daughter mentioned above. There are 38 grandchildren living. The funeral took place on Sunday forenoon and the large attendance of relatives and aquaintances testified to the respect in which Mr. Brox was held.
    Deceased had reached the age of 78 years 11 months and 29 days.

    Jakob — Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler. Katharina was born 9 Jun 1826, , Germany; died 13 Jan 1897; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler was born 9 Jun 1826, , Germany; died 13 Jan 1897; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47229345
    • Name: Catharine Ziegler
    • Name: Katharina "Catharine" Brox
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10476
    • Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. John Brox was born 15 Jul 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1934, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharina "Katie" Brox was born 31 Jan 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1925; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth Brox was born 24 Sep 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 19 Nov 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1916; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Brox was born 6 Jan 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1895; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lydia Brox was born 21 Jul 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1933; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jacob Brox was born 22 Mar 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Samuel Brox was born 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 6. Louis Brox was born 12 Jul 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1938, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1938, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. William Brox was born 26 Jun 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1925; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Daniel Brox was born 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Henry Brox was born 17 May 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Sarah Brox was born Abt 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Louisa Brox was born 7 Jul 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1933, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Annie Brox was born 16 Apr 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Thomas Randall was born 1810, , England (son of George Randall and Sarah); died 10 Jan 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00024-1937.66
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1863, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England

    Notes:

    Thomas was supposedly was from Shipley, Sussex, England.

    Thomas married Eva Margaret Schaefer 7 Jan 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eva (daughter of Michael Schaefer and Maria Barbara) was born 1820, Ehnenga, Baden, Germany; died 16 Nov 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Eva Margaret Schaefer was born 1820, Ehnenga, Baden, Germany (daughter of Michael Schaefer and Maria Barbara); died 16 Nov 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eva Margaret Kane
    • Name: Eva Margaret Randall
    • Name: Margaret Schaefer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56080
    • Residence: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1863, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 7. Carolina Randall was born 10 Jul 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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