Helen Weber

Other Events:

• Name: Helen Frey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298494
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

[HELEN FREY] 1918 - 2005 Passed away peacefully, at Parkwood Mennonite Home on Sunday, January 2, 2005, at the age of 86 years. Helen is survived by a son, Laverne Frey of Campbell River, B.C.; two daughters, Shirley (Hendrik) Duivenbode of Innerkip and Karen Boutillier of Naniamo, B.C.; six grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren

Helen married Urias M. Frey 11 May 1938. Urias (son of Menno S. Frey and Leah B. Martin) was born 16 Feb 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1979, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Laverne Frey was born 19 Jul 1940; died 4 Mar 2012, Campbell River, , British Columbia, Canada.
2. Gerald Frey was born 1 Sep 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1973, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23819
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

ION WEBER Ion Weber, 53, of R.R. 2, Alma, died suddenly at K-W Hospital Monday. He had suffered a stroke Friday.

Son of the late Josiah Weber and Mary Ann Lichty, he was born in Woolwich Township and resided in the neighboring district all his life. He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church.

Surviving, in addition to his widow are two daughters, Mrs. Uhrias (Helen) Frey, of R.R. 3, Waterloo, and Beatrice, at home; five sons, Emerson and Lawrence, both of Alma, and George, Donald and Franklin, all at home.

There are two brothers, Orton and Nelson; and three sisters, Mrs. Morris Kinzie, Mrs. Reuben Detweiler and Mrs. Altana Martin. Also surviving are two grandchildren. One son and one daughter predeceased him.

The funeral service was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the late residence, R.R. 2. Alma, to Elmira Men-nonite Church for services.

Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

KW Record obit. of Mon., Sept. 19, 1949

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WEBER - Ion, s/o the late Josiah and Mary Ann (Lichty) Weber, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont. Sept. 2, 1896; passed away Sept. 19, 1949 aged 53 yrs, 17 days. On March 14, 1917 he was married to Geneva Kinsie, of Breslau, Ont. who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and 2 daughters (Helen - Mrs. Urias Frey, Waterloo, Ont.; Beatrice, at home; Emerson and Lawrence, Fourteenth Line, Peel Twp.,Ont.; George, Donald and Franklin, at home), 2 brothers and 3 sisters (Orton and Nelson, Mrs. Altana Martin, Mrs, Maurice Kinsie, Mrs. Rueben Dettwiller) and 2 grandchildren. One son (Walter) and one daughter (Isobel) predeceased. He had been enjoying good health; his death, which took place at the KW Hospital, caused by a stroke, was unexpected. Funeral services were held at the Elmira Mennonite Church and interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, Oct. 1949

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"Ion and Geneva Weber (nee Kinzie) purchased this 200 acre farm with its large bank barn in 1940, and moved here with their seven children. Ion and Geneva farmed her until Ion's untimely death from a stroke in 1949.....

After Ion's death, Geneva continued running the farm with the help of her children. Lawrence and Emerson soon bought their own farms at Goldstone and Conc. 14 of Peel. George operated the farm for a few years, followed by Don and his wife Naomi (nee Yantzi). Geneva bought a house in Elmira at this time. Don rented the farm for five years."

Portraits of Peel" pg. 318 re: Lot 19, Conc. 10

Ion — Geneva Kinzie. Geneva (daughter of Simon Kinsie and Sarah Kraft) was born 17 Oct 1892, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1976, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Geneva Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00065-4084
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Geneva Kinzie, "born October 17th, 1892."

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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WEBER, Mrs. Ion

on Thursday, Feb. 5, 1976, at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge (Freston), Geneva Kinzie, aged 83 years, of Elmira, wife of the late Ion Weber.

Mother of Mrs. Urias (Helen) Frey of Route 3, Waterloo, Emerson of Route 1, Alma, Lawrence and Frank of Route 2, Alma, Beatrice of Cornville, Ariz., George of Route 4, Chesley, and Donald of Hanover, sister of Mrs. Amsey Shantz of Cambridge; also surviving are 21 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; predeceased by two children and one brother.

Friends called at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, after 7 p.m. Friday until Sunday noon, when removal was made to Bethel Mennonite Church for funeral service at 3 p.m. Burial in the Elmira Mennonite cemetery.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00127-7784
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farme
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Josiah Weber," was born October 13th, 1864. On March 26th, 1889, he was married to Mary Ann, daughter of Benjamin Lichty. They reside on west end of lot No. 102, German Company's Tract, Woolwich Township, being half of his father's lot. They have two sons named VII Nelson and VII Orton."


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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Weber. --- Josiah Weber, was born Oct. 13, 1864; died after an illness of a few months; aged 75 y. 6 m. 11 d. On Feb. 26, 1889, he was married to Mary Ann Lichty, who predeceased him in 1921. To this union were born 6 children who survive, namely, Nelson, Orton, Ion, Altana (Mrs. Norman R. Martin), all of Elmira, Pearl (Mrs. Maurice Kinsie) of Breslau, and Ella (Mrs. Reuben Dettwiler) of Floradale. Two brothers (Israel and Sidney of Elmira) also survive. The Lord has been very gracious and longsuffering in lengthening out his days to a time during his last illness, in which he confessed Christ as his personal Saviour, desired baptism, and was received into the Church. And so we mourn not as those who have no hope. Bro. O. D. Snyder conducted the service. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

"Father, dear, your wish is granted;
Sorrow, pain and grief are o'er;
By the grace of God we'll meet you
Over on the peaceful shore."

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIII, No 10 - June 6, 1940 --- page 206, 207

Josiah married Mary Ann Lichty 26 Mar 1889. Mary (daughter of Rev. Benjamin Lichty and Esther Wenger) was born 20 Aug 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1921; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00072-4234.3
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00065-4082
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Elected Office: 1937, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo

Notes:

Simon Kinzie, "was born November 1st, 1866. On December 4th, 1889, he was married to Sarah Kraft who was born December 27th, 1867. They reside on his father's farm which he has rented. To them are born two 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.].

Simon married Sarah Kraft 4 Dec 1889, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Moses Kraft and Rebecca Margaret "Margaret" Hagey) was born 27 Dec 1868, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1938; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Sarah Kinsie
• Eby ID Number: 00069-4156
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Sarah Kraft, "was born December 27th, 1868. She is married to Simon Kinzie and has a family of two 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.].

Other Events:

• Elected Office: Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woolwich Township counillor - Deputy Reeve
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7780
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Income
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Aaron Weber," was born September 20th, 1833. On October 20th 1855, he was married to Mary Weber who was born October 20th, 1834. She is a daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Wenger) Weber. In January, 1856 they moved on part lot No. 102, German Company's Tract, Woolwich Township, north-west of Elmira. Here they resided ever since. He has been one of the councillors for the township of Woolwich for a number of years, and has been first deputy reeve since January, 1891. They have a family of six children"


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

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Another Woolwich Pioneer Gone

Again, as has been the case so often during this year, we are called upon to chronicle the death of one who has gone well past the allotted three score and ten. We refer to Aaron Weber, who passed away early on Tuesday morning.

Deceased was born at Strassburg, Waterloo County, on the 10th of September, 1833, On October .20th, 1855, he was married to Mary Weaver, who died about nine years ago. They settled on the farm where the subject of this sketch died, and there they spent the remainder of their lives. The union was blessed with one daughter and five sons. The daughter, Matilda, was married to Reuben Snider, Conestogo and died about four years ago. The sons are: Ephraim. near Elmira; Reuben, near Glenallan; Josiah, near Patton; Sidney, on the old homestead, and Israel, on a farm near the same, Seventeen grandchildren survive the deceased.

Mr. Weber in his younger days took a considerable interest in municipal and educational affairs. He was for a number of years a member of the Woolwich Township Council, Occupying the office of Deputy Reeve for several years, and that of reeve one year. He was also a member of the Elmira Public school board for some time. In both his private and public life he strove to do his duty and enjoyed in a high degree the respect of his fellow citizens. As a neighbor be was always willing to do others a good turn. Be enjoyed good health until some what over a year ago when he was troubled with sciatica. Added to this, he fell and broke his hip nearly a year ago.Since then he has been in bed, often suffering severe pain and gradually becoming weaker until the end came.

The funeral is being held thi: (Thursday) afternoon. A large nuntber of friends and neighbors are paying a the ,last tribute to f departed friend.

Aaron married Mary Weber 20 Oct 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Peter Weber and Elizabeth Wenger) was born 20 Oct 1834, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1907; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Weaver
• Name: Mary Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7749
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant

Notes:

Mary Weber, the second daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Weber, was born October 20th, 1834. On October 20th, 1855 she was married to Aaron Weber."


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: 00072-4234
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Benjamin Lichty, "was born December 18th, 1844. He is married to Hettie Wenger and resides near St. Jacobs where he is engaged in farming."

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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Another Woolwich farmer passed away at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Josiah Weber, Peel Township, on Monday. We refer to Benjamin Lichty, who was born in 1844, a son of the late George Lichty, in the Jerusalem section. Deceased was married to Esther Wenger, who died nine years ago. He lived on a farm near where he was born until a little over a year ago, when he went to live with his daughter in peel. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Lichty, one of whom Daniel, died. The living are: - Henry in Elmira; Mary Ann, (Mrs. Josiah Weber; Sarah, (Mrs. John Steiner), Drake, Sask.; George, Canfield, Ont.; Susannah (Mrs. Ephrain Snyder), Red Deer, Alta.; Benjamin, Drake, Sask.; Irvine, near Berlin. The funeral will be held next Sunday afternoon, at one o'clock, from the house in which he died to the Mennonite Cemetery at the Conestogo.

Elmira Signet Mar 6 1913 pg 3

Benjamin married Esther Wenger 17 Apr 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Jonas Z. Wenger and Maria Martin) was born 5 Dec 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Esther Lichty
• Name: Henrietta Winger
• Name: Hettie Wenger
• Name: Hetty Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00128-7999
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Esther Wenger, "is married to Benjamin Lichty, a farmer. They reside near Elmira, Ontario. To them 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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00065-4081
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• 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; Farmer
• 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
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Moses Kinsie, "was born March 7th, 1840. On January 16th, 1866, he was married to Leah Eby. She was born November 22nd, 1844. They reside about two miles south of Breslau where he is the owner of the old "Eli Sherk Farm" since January 18th, 1872. To them were born two 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.].

Occupation:
Lived with Philip Riechert.

Moses married Leah Eby 16 Jan 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Benjamin E. Eby and Elizabeth Cressman) was born 22 Nov 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1932; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Leah Kinsie
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2452
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Spinister
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Leah Eby, "was born November 22nd, 1844. She is married to Moses Kenzie, a farmer. They live on the Preston Road, two miles south of Breslau, Waterloo County, Ontario, near the Cressman Meeting House. They have two children, Simon, married to Sarah Kraft and has a family of two children, and Lovina, unmarried."


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: 00069-4149
• 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
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Moses Kraft, "the eldest, was born on the farm he now possesses, May 23rd, 1833. He is married to Magdalena Hagey. After their marriage they moved on a farm a few miles west of Waterloo where they resided for some time. Some twenty years ago he purchased the old homestead where he has resided ever since. Of late years he invested largely in real estate. He purchased the old "Sherington Farm" adjoining his farm on the north, and a year or so ago he bought the old "Bingeman Farm". He now possesses over 600 acres of land. He is a good farmer and a shrewd business man. He has held the office of councillor and reeve for some years but now devotes his whole time to the managing of his extensive farms. His family consists 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.].

Moses — Rebecca Margaret "Margaret" Hagey. Rebecca (daughter of Jacob Hagey and Leah Schwartz) was born 1 Jun 1839, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1915, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Rebecca Hagey
• Name: Rebecca Margaret "Margaret" Kraft
• Eby ID Number: 00047-3461
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Rebecca Hagey, "is married to Moses Kraft, a farmer. They reside nearly two miles east of Bridgeport where he is the possessor of three large farms. To them were born ten children, "

\bEby, 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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Kraft. - Margaret Hagey, widow of the late Moses Kraft, was born June 1, 1839, at Preston, Ont.; died Sept. 7, 1915 at Bridgeport, Ont.; aged 76 y. 3 m. 6 d. Their union was blessed with 8 children, 33 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Sister Kraft united with the Mennonite Church many years ago. She was of a quiet disposition, but through her exemplary life and testimony she has left a bright evidence of the faith she had in her Savior. Her body was laid to rest in the Cressman Cemetery. Services conducted by Jacob S. Woolner, Jr., in English, and Jonas Snider in German.

\bGospel Herald - Volume VIII, Number 37 - December 9, 1915 - Page 607, 608

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In another part of the book Rebecca is referred to as Magdalena, still the census refers to her as Margaret. Their cemetery stone as well. Her son was born registered his mother as Margaret, his marriage record as Rebecca. In the 1881 of Waterloo Township she is Rebecca M.

In the house of her father Jacob Hagey in the month previous to her birth a Margaretha Schwartz died at the age of 18. It is believed that Margaret Hagey was named in honour of her and that Margaretha was the unlisted sister of Leah Schwartz wife of Jacob Hagey and Margaret's mother.