Geneva Lydia Erb

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29685

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2820.6
• Occupation: 1890, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Keeper
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1892, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Occupation: 1895, Lion's Head, Eastnor Township, Bruce Co., Ontario; merchant

Cyrus married Ida Melissa Bricker 29 Jul 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ida (daughter of Menno Bricker and Lydia Hagey) was born 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida Melissa Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00047-3494.3
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49371278
• Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 114, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2820
• Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
• Occupation: 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Elected Office: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Directory: 1864, Cambridge Flouring Mills, Preston (Cambridge), Ontario; A. A. Erb & Brothers
• Occupation: 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Occupation: 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Cyrus Erb, "the second son, was born March 1st, 1831. He was engaged in business and farming for many years, but now lives retired from all business. He is married to Sarah, daughter of Jesse and Magdalena (Bricker) Schwartz. They reside in Preston. Their family consists of four 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.].

Cyrus married Sarah Swartz 25 Dec 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Jesse Swartz and Magdalena Bricker) was born 18 Jan 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1917, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/4937135
• Name: Sarah Erb
• Name: Sarah Schwartz
• Eby ID Number: 00108-6471
• Residence: 1856, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Sarah Schwartz, "was born January 18th, 1835. She is married to Cyrus Erb, a retired farmer. They reside in Preston, Ontario. Their family consists of four 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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• Eby ID Number: 00016-1310
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baggage Man
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Menno Bricker,"was born January 2nd, 1841. He is married to Lydia Hagey and resides in the town of Berlin. His family consists 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.].

Menno married Lydia Hagey 24 May 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Reeve Henry Hagey and Sarah Schwartz) was born 6 Oct 1847, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00047-3494
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lydia Hagey, "was born October 6th, 1847. She is married to Menno Bricker. They reside in Berlin and have 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.].

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29443946
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2818
• Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Occupation: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer & Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Joseph Erb, "the fourth son of John and Magdalena (Schrantz) Erb, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, March 30th, 1800. He came to Canada in 1805 with his parents who settled where now Preston is situated. Here Mr. Erb was raised and after arriving of age he conducted his father's business which then consisted of the grist mill, saw mill, distillery, general store, besides a large farm of nearly 500 acres of land. On December 11th, 1827, he was married to Mary, daughter of Jacob and Catharine (Clemens) Kolb. She was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, near Skippack, August 4th, 1804, and came to Canada with her parents in 1819. She is still living on the old Erb place. Her residence is situated within sixty feet from where old John Erb had erected his first log cabin when coming to Canada in 1805. He died October 15th, 1885. To them was born 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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Joseph Erb died in Preston at the age of 85 years and 6 months. He came to Canada from Pennasylvania with his parents when only a few years old, and has lived ever since in Preston. He is survived by his widow, 6 sons and 1 daughter, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At his burial service on Sunday at Hegy's meeting-house, a great many mourners from near and far were congregated^.

Berliner Journal 22 Oct 1885 pg 5 col 2, translated by Pat Kauk for the Kitchener Public Library

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ERB.-- On the 15th of October, in Waterloo County, Ontario, Joseph Erb, aged 85 years, 6 months and 15 days. He was taken last winter with kidney disease, but during the summer he was again able to walk out. During the last few weeks however he suffered a good deal, but bore it all with patience. He leaves a widow and seven children. He was buried at Hagy's Meeting-house on the 18th, followed to the grave by many people. Services by J. Woolner and Moses Erb.

Herald Of Truth - Volume XXII, Number 21 - Nov. 1, 1885, page 333:

Joseph married Mary Kolb 11 Dec 1827. Mary (daughter of Deacon Jacob Kolb, Sr. and Catharine Clemens) was born 4 Aug 1808, Near Skippack, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 13 Mar 1900, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96512200
• Interesting: pioneer, story
• Name: Mary Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4117
• Residence: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Kolb, "the eldest in the family, was born in Montgomery County, near Skippack, Pennsylvania, August 4th, 1804. On December 11, 1827, she was married to the late Joseph Erb of Preston where she is having her home with her daughter, Magdalena."

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 - On Tuesday March 13, 1900, at her home in Preston, Ontario, of the infirmities of old age, Sister Mary Kolb, relict of the late Bro. Joseph Erb. She was the daughter of Jacob and Catharine (Clemens) Kolb and was born near Skippack, Montgomery Co., Pa., on the 4th of August 1804. In 1819 she came with her parents to Canada, when what is now known as Waterloo Co. was nearly all forest land. On the 11th of Dec. 1827 she was married to Joseph Erb who died Oct. 15th, 1885. To them were born eight sons and two daughters of whom five sons and one daughter survive her. With her husband who as a miller was widely known for his generosity she shared the trials and hardships of pioneer life as a true helpmeet, and the labors of their hands were greatly blessed. She enjoyed reasonably good health until about three years ago she fell on the floor dislocating her hip, since which time she was unable to walk. Thus the feet that through a long life had been so busy in household duties and missions of love and charity were forced to rest and she had to pass her days in her chair, not being able to get in or out of bed alone. Her daughter, Sister Lena Erb, who is unmarried and lives at home, attended to her aged mother's wants with true filial devotion for three years, being assisted by her two brothers Cyrus and Joseph, both living in Preston. Deceased suffered but little pain during the last year of her life, yet she was patiently waiting for the time of her departure to the land where so many of her loved ones had already gone. Her wish that she might just fall asleep, never to wake again in this world, was granted, and loving watchers did not know that she was gone until they came to look after her, when they found nothing but the cold clay; the longing soul, so long imprisoned in its frail earthly tenement, had gone home to God. The burial took place at the Hagey M. H. near Preston on the 16th. Funeral services by Jacob Woolner in German from Heb. 13: 14 and by Noah Stauffer in English from Isa. 58: 8. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church and reached the age of 91 years, 7 months and 9 days.

HERALD OF TRUTH - April 1, 1900 pages 109-111

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• Eby ID Number: 00108-6469
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Jesse Schwartz, "the eldest in family, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, July 12th, 1807. He was married to Magdalena, daughter of John and Nancy (Erb) Bricker. She was born February 21st, 1812, and died in Breslau, March 20th, 1867. He died January 14th, 1886. Their family consisted of four 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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In 1851 Jesse was a waggoner living with his family in Waterloo Township.

Jesse — Magdalena Bricker. Magdalena (daughter of John Bricker and Anna "Nancy" Erb) was born 21 Feb 1812, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1867, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Swartz
• Name: Martha Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1307

Notes:

Magdalena Bricker,"the fourth daughter of John and Annie Bricker, was born February 21st, 1812. She was married to Jesse Schwartz who was born July 12th, 1807, and died January 14th, 1886. She died March 20th, 1807. To them were born four children, namely: V Lydia, V Sarah, V John, and V Nancy. See Jesse Schwartz's family."


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

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• Eby ID Number: 00016-1308
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 39, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 40, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

David Bricker, "the seventh and youngest son of John and Annie Bricker, was born near Blair, March 30th, 1814. On September 12th, 1837, he was married to Hannah, the youngest daughter of Jacob and Catharine (Clemens) Klob. She was born September 25th, 1818, and died April 10th, 1870. Soon after their marriage they moved on his father's farm near Blair where they resided for five years, then they moved on a beautiful farm about one mile east of Roseville where they resided until 1862, when he sold the farm and moved to Breslau where he purchased from Mr. Joseph Erb, the mills, and farm of 160 acres in connection, for $17000. He continued in business until 1870 when he retired and since then has taken the world easy. On February 6th, 1871, he was married again to Caroline, daughter of James and Salome (Roos) Devitt. She was born January 28th, 1843. They reside in Breslau, Ontario, where they both enjoying good health. To him and his first wife were born ten children, and to him and his second wife was born one child."


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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BRICKER - David Bricker, youngest son of John and Annie Bricker was born near Blair, Waterloo Co., Ont., March 30th, 1814. On Sept. 12th 1897*, he was married to Hannah, youngest daughter of Jacob and Catharine (Clemmens) Kolb, who died April 10th, 1870. The last twenty-seven years of his life were spent in retirement in the village of Breslau. On Feb. 6th, 1871, he was married to Caroline Devitt. With his first wife he had ten children, and with his second wife, one. He died after a short illness, or rather the growing debility of age, on the 4th of April 1897 [sic 1837], at the ripe old age of 83 years, 5 days. Bro. Bricker was a member of the Mennonite church since his youth. Funeral services at the M.B.C. church at Breslau on the 7th, were conducted by S.S. Stauffer and Noah Stauffer. Buried in the cemetery at Blair. In Bro. Bricker's death the community loses another one of the few remaining early settlers, and a highly esteemed neighbor and citizen.


Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 9, May 1, 1897, Page 141, 142

David married Hannah Kolb 12 Sep 1837. Hannah (daughter of Deacon Jacob Kolb, Sr. and Catharine Clemens) was born 25 Sep 1818, Hilltown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died 10 Apr 1870, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4145
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Hannah Kolb, "was born September 25th, 1818. On September 12, 1837, she was married to David Bricker and resided in Breslau, Ontario, where she died April 10, 1870."



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

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• Eby ID Number: 00047-3489
• Occupation: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Elected Office: 1853, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve of Preston
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, , Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Henry Hagey, "the fifth and youngest son of old Daniel and Elizabeth (Bergey) Hagey, was born March 2nd, 1823. He was married to Sarah Schwartz, sister to his brother Jacob's wife. She was born February 8th, 1826, and died August 1st, 1887. After their marriage they moved near Preston, on the farm now possessed by Mr. Woods. He died at Preston, April 15th, 1891. To whom were born seven children"


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

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Death of Mr. Henry Hagey, of Preston - This worthy resident of Preston, one of its oldest and most honored citizens, died very suddenly on Wednesday afternoon last. Mr. Hagey has been afflicted with heart disease for some years, more a disease incidental to his age than acute, and with the care which he was enabled to take of himself, it was not thought his ailment would prove fatal. However, last Wednesday morning he appeared as well as usual, and went for a walk, returning in time for dinner. During the afternoon, his friend, Mr. Ambrose Winter paid him a visit and they had a pleasant conversation for some little time, Mr. Hagey seeming as well and cheerful as usual. Shortly after Mr. Maurice Hagey, hearing a noise, entered Mr. Hagey's room, when he was shocked to find his grandfather lying on the floor quite dead. Mr. Hagey was born in Preston, March 2nd, 1823, his whole life having been spent in or in the immediate vicinity of the village. He was by trade a blacksmith, and carried on business for some years in the shop now occupied by Kay Bros., at the east end of the village. He retired from that business and carried on farming until about ten years ago, when he again became a resident of his native village. Municipally he served his village as Reeve for several years. His family consisted of five children, viz.: - Mr. Isaac Hagey, of Preston; Mr. Jonas Hagey, of Davenport, Iowa; Mrs. M. Bricker, of Berlin; Mrs. Jacob Slichter, of Blenheim; and Mrs. W. Clemens, of Blair. The funeral on Saturday afternoon was very largely attended.

GaltReporter - 24 Apr 1891

Henry married Sarah Schwartz 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Christian Schwartz and Sophia Ruth) was born 8 Feb 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Sallie Schwartz
• Name: Sarah Hagey
• Eby ID Number: 00108-6504
• Residence: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Sallie Schwartz, "was born February 8th, 1826. She was married to Henry Hagey who was born March 2nd, 1823, and died in Preston April 15th, 1891. She died August 1st, 1887. To them was born a family of seven children"


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