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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Josiah Metzger was born 1911, , Ontario, Canada (son of John F. Metzger and Susannah B. Hoffman); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-306795
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Josiah — Salome G. Snyder. Salome (daughter of Amzie K. Snyder and Lydia Ann Gingrich) was born 15 Jun 1916; died 2 Jun 2006, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Florence S. Metzger

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John F. Metzger was born 26 Oct 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Peter Metzger and Magdalena Frey); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111163
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John — Susannah B. Hoffman. Susannah (daughter of Joseph B. Hoffman and Catharine M. Brubacher) was born 10 Aug 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Susannah B. Hoffman was born 10 Aug 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph B. Hoffman and Catharine M. Brubacher); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah B. Metzger
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1477.4
    • 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

    Children:
    1. Noah H. Metzger was born 10 Aug 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry H. Metzger was born 4 Jan 1899, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Olivet Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. Moses H. Metzger was born 1 Jun 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Aaron H. Metzger was born May 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. George H. Metzger was born Nov 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1989; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Joseph H. Metzger was born 18 Aug 1907, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 2004, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Peter Metzger was born 30 Oct 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John H. Metzger was born 27 Jun 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    9. 1. Josiah Metzger was born 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Abram Metzger was born 16 Dec 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Martin Metzger was born 15 Apr 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Peter Metzger was born 13 Sep 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johann Heinrich "Henry" Metzger and Philipina Schmidt); died 9 Dec 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57332
    • 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: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Implement Agent
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Mill
    • Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foreman Brick Yard
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Peter — Magdalena Frey. Magdalena (daughter of Johannes "John" Frey and Katharina "Catherine" Schneider) was born 14 May 1849, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1924; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Magdalena Frey was born 14 May 1849, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes "John" Frey and Katharina "Catherine" Schneider); died 7 Nov 1924; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena Metzger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57333
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley 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

    Children:
    1. Abraham Metzger was born 16 Apr 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1942, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry F. Metzger was born 10 Feb 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1952; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. John F. Metzger was born 26 Oct 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Martin Metzger was born 9 Sep 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1964; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catharine "Katie" Metzger was born 4 Jun 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1958; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Christina Metzger was born 3 May 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1968, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Joseph B. Hoffman was born 10 Dec 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Samuel Hoffman and Veronica "Franny" Bricker); died 13 Mar 1938, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00055-3783
    • 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: 1881, 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:

    Joseph Hoffman, "was born December 10th, 1845. He is married to Catharine Brubacher. They reside in Woolwich Township, about a mile north of Heidelberg, where he is engaged in farming. To them were born 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.].

    __________________________

    March 14-One of the oldest residents of this district, Joseph Hoffman died at his home near Heidelberg yesterday. Mr. Hoffman was in his 93rd year. Born in Pennsylvania, he had been engaged in farming until his retirement.
    The funeral will be held Wednesday from the residence at 9 a.m. Interment will take place at the Conestogo Mennonite Cemetery.


    Elmira Signet 14 Mar 1938

    Joseph — Catharine M. Brubacher. Catharine (daughter of Johannes Weber "John" Brubacher and Catharina "Catherine" Martin) was born 11 Mar 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catharine M. Brubacher was born 11 Mar 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes Weber "John" Brubacher and Catharina "Catherine" Martin); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine M. Hoffman
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1477
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • 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

    Notes:

    Catharine Brubacher, "youngest daughter of John W. Brubacher, was born March 11th, 1849. She is married to Joseph Hoffman. They reside on the old 'Steiner Farm', a little north-east of Heidelberg, in the township of Woolwich. 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.].

    Children:
    1. Barbara Hoffman was born 2 Aug 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1940; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Hoffman was born 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Susannah B. Hoffman was born 10 Aug 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Aaron Hoffman was born 12 Oct 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1962; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Johann Heinrich "Henry" Metzger was born 24 Sep 1814, Mönchzell, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Henry Metzger
    • Residence: Roman Catholic
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101289
    • Immigration: Jul 1846, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    His parents were Conrad Metzger (circa 1777) and Magdalena Bauer and the lived in Monchzell Germany although it is not known if it was their birthplace.

    Immigration:
    The Metzgers emigrated to North America on the Ship Zurich, arriving in New York sometime in July of 1846. A daughter Elisabeth was born on the passage (according to the ship's passenger list) but no record of her can be found after that.

    Johann married Philipina Schmidt 18 Jul 1844, Mönchzell, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Philipina was born Abt 1817, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Philipina Schmidt was born Abt 1817, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Philipina Metzger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101290

    Children:
    1. 4. Peter Metzger was born 13 Sep 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Johannes "John" Frey was born 6 Jan 1805, , Germany (son of Samuel Binkle Frey and Eva Heer); died 27 Jul 1860, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Frey
    • Name: John Fry
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6203.44
    • Residence: 1835, Dühren, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    • Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Johannes married Katharina "Catherine" Schneider 7 Apr 1835, Dühren, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Katharina was born 23 Aug 1815, , Germany; died 30 Nov 1889; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Katharina "Catherine" Schneider was born 23 Aug 1815, , Germany; died 30 Nov 1889; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Schneider
    • Name: Katharina "Catherine" Frey
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6203.45
    • Residence: 1835, Dühren, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Katherina "Catherine" Eby was born 13 Dec 1839, , Baden, Germany; died 7 Jul 1902, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario.
    2. Christiana Frey 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.
    3. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Frey was born 10 Sep 1842, , Baden, Germany; died 10 Oct 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Oct 1925, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian Frey was born 2 Mar 1845, , Germany; died 21 Jun 1930; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John S. Frey was born 16 Jan 1847, , Baden, Germany; died 27 Nov 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 5. Magdalena Frey was born 14 May 1849, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1924; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Martin S. Frey was born 16 Dec 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1920, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    8. Veronica Frey was born 4 Mar 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1905; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Samuel Hoffman was born 12 Jun 1811, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of George Hoffman and Barbara Ann Good); died 28 Oct 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00055-3778
    • 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: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Samuel Hoffman, "was born June 12th, 1811. On December 9th, 1834, he was married to Veronica Bricker who was born January 6th, 1815, and died April 1st, 1892. Soon after their marriage they moved to Woolwich Township, a few miles west of St. Jacobs, where he followed farming. They resided nearly sixty years on the farm they cleared up. He died October 28th, 1893, leaving 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.].

    Samuel married Veronica "Franny" Bricker 9 Dec 1834. Veronica (daughter of Samuel Bricker and Rebecca Eby) was born 6 Jan 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Veronica "Franny" Bricker was born 6 Jan 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Samuel Bricker and Rebecca Eby); died 1 Apr 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Fanny Bricker
    • Name: Veronica "Franny" Hoffman
    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1343
    • 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
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Veronica Bricker,"the third daughter of Samuel and Rebecca (Eby) Bricker, was born January 6th, 1815. On December 9th, 1834, she was married to Samuel Hoffman who was born June 12th, 1811. They resided about two miles west of St. Jacobs, Ontario, where they both died. She died April 1st, 1892, and he died October 28th, 1893. To them were born 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.].

    Children:
    1. Barbara Hoffman was born 8 Aug 1835, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Daniel B. Hoffman was born 5 Mar 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Samuel B. Hoffman was born 14 Jun 1839, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. George B. Hoffman was born 22 Feb 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Joseph B. Hoffman was born 10 Dec 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1938, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Johannes Weber "John" Brubacher was born 9 Dec 1803, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of John Brubacher and Eva Weber); died 12 Mar 1886, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18028995
    • Name: John Weber Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1442
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

    Notes:

    John W. Brubacher, "son of John and Eva (Weber) Brubacher, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 9th, 1803, and was raised in Mifflin County, same state. He came to Canada in 1825 but returned to Pennsylvania the same fall. In the spring of 1826 he came back to Canada and had his home with his friends. On July 24th, 1827, he was married to Catharine, daughter of David and Maria (Guth) Martin. She was born November 25th, 1808. They moved on their farm, being composed of lot No. 17, German Company's Tract, Woolwich Township, about three miles west of St. Jacobs where they resided until his death which took place March 12th, 1886. She is still living and quite smart for a woman of so great an age. Her home is with her daughter, Eva, who resides on the old homestead. He was ordained as a deacon of the Mennonite Church on Ascension Day, 1847, and served the church of his choice to the best of his knowledge until his death. Their family consisted of thirteen 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 Catharina "Catherine" Martin 24 Jul 1827. Catharina (daughter of David Oberholtzer Martin and Maria Or Magdelina Guth) was born 25 Nov 1808, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 1 Jan 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catharina "Catherine" Martin was born 25 Nov 1808, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of David Oberholtzer Martin and Maria Or Magdelina Guth); died 1 Jan 1895, 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/18028867
    • Name: Catharina "Catherine" Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4576
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Catharine Martin, "daughter of David and Maria (Guth) Martin, was born November 25th, 1808. On July 24th, 1827, she was married to John W., son of John and Eva (Weber) Brubacher. They resided on a farm about three miles west of St. Jacobs where he died March 12th, 1886. She resided on the farm where she raised a family of ten children, until her death which took place in January 1895."


    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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    BRUBACHER. - On the 1st of Feb., 1895, near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Co., Ont., of old age, sister Catherine Martin, widow of the late Pre. John W. Brubacher, aged 86 years. Buried in the Conestoga Mennonite graveyard. Funeral services by Abraham and Paul Martin. Deceased was born in Lancaster Co., Pa. In 1820 she came to Canada, was united in matrimony with Bro. Brubacher in 1827. To this union were born nine sons and four daughters, of whom four sons and four daughters survive. Her funeral was largely attended.


    HERALD OF TRUTH , Vol. XXXII, No. 5, March 1, 1895, p. 77, 78, 79

    Children:
    1. John M. Brubacher was born 10 Apr 1828, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary M. Brubacher was born 21 May 1829, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1903, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Eva M. Brubacher was born 16 Oct 1830, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1913; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jacob M. Brubacher was born 21 Dec 1831, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1889, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Veronica M. Brubacher was born 23 Sep 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1834; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Esther M. Brubacher was born 3 May 1835, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1856; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Rev. David M. Brubacher was born 6 Nov 1836, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Heinrich M. "Henry" Brubacher was born 8 Jul 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 1910, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Rev. Daniel M. Brubacher was born 20 Sep 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Michael M. Brubacher was born 31 Aug 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Jun 1870, St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Magdalena M. Brubacher was born 15 Mar 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Peter M. Brubacher was born 1 Jan 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1878; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. 7. Catharine M. Brubacher was born 11 Mar 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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