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Leslie David Witmer

Male 1889 - 1978  (89 years)


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  1. 1.  Leslie David Witmer was born 30 Jun 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Levi R. Witmer and Mary G. Cober); died 1 Dec 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00135-8291.5
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    WITMER, Lesley D., son of Levi and Mary (Cober) Witmer, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., June 30, 1889; died at the Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont., Dec. 1, 1978; aged 89 y. He was married to Elma Cressman, who died on Oct. 5, 1977. Surviving are 2 sons (Stewart and Bruce), 2 daughters (Beatrice - Mrs. Norman Shantz and Helen - Mrs. Joseph Burkholder), 16 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Minnie Hunsberger). He was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 4, in charge of Rufus Jutzi and Amos Martin; interment in Hagey Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 72, Number 3 - January 16, 1979 - page 46

    Leslie married Elma Cressman 7 Jun 1916. Elma (daughter of Jacob S. Cressman and Villina Snider) was born 4 May 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Edward Bruce "Bruce" Witmer
    2. Wilfred Stewart "Stewart" Witmer was born 1919, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 2010, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Beatrice Marie Witmer was born 1923; died 22 Apr 2012, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Levi R. Witmer was born 23 May 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Witmer and Anna "Nancy" Reist); died 7 May 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20605040
    • Eby ID Number: 00135-8291
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • 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
    • 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; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Levi R. Witmer, "was born May 23rd, 1844. He was married, May 14th, 1878, to Mary Cober. They reside near Preston, on the old "Witmer Farm" and have a family of four children, namely: Albert, Jesse, Minnie, and Leslie."

    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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    Witmer. - Levi Witmer died May 7, 1916, on the farm near Preston, Ont., where he was born May 23, 1844, and spent his entire life; aged 71 y. 11 m. 14 d. He was married May 14, 1878, to Mary G. Cober, who survives. To them were born 3 sons, and 1 daughter. Two sons, the daughter, and 2 grandchildren are surviving. He became a member of the Mennonite Church about 25 years ago, and has since endeavored to live a consistent life. About one year after joining the church he was ordained as a deacon. A few hours before his departure, he spoke of the next Sunday being communion services, and expressed a desire to have communion in the home on that day. He was buried on May 9, at Wanner's near Hespeler, where services were conducted by Benj. Shantz and David S. Wismer. Text, I Thes. 4: 18

    Gospel Herald - Volume IX, Number 9 - June 1, 1916 - pages 158,159

    Levi married Mary G. Cober 14 May 1878, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob Cober and Mary Groh) was born 29 May 1849, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Apr 1926, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary G. Cober was born 29 May 1849, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Cober and Mary Groh); died 22 Apr 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Apr 1926, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20605090
    • Name: Mary G. Witmer
    • Eby ID Number: 00025-1994
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Cober, "was born May 29th, 1849. She is married to Levi Witmer, a farmer. They reside between Preston and Hespeler. They have 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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    Witmer--Mary G. Cober, relict of late Levi Witmer, was born May 29, 1849; died April 22, 1926; aged 76 y. 10 m. 24 d. On May 14, 1878 she was married to Levi Witmer and lived on the Witmer homestead near Preston, Ont., until after the death of her husband (May 7, 1916) following which she resided in Kitchener. Two sons predeceased (Albert E. and Jesse A.). One son (Leslie D.) and one daughter (Minnie A.) survive; also four grandchildren, three brothers, and two sisters, six sisters having predeceased her. Grandma Witmer as she was favorably called was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years. She lived a devout Christian life. Her deep anxiety was to leave no stone unturned in her preparation to meet God in peace. She not only trusted the Lord for pardon, she sought to live a life pleasing to God. She had an intense longing to be more holy and better in her daily life and conduct. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the funeral held at the Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. Burial at the Wanner Church Cemetery, Hespeler, Ont., Bro. C.F. Derstine preached, assisted by Oscar Burkholder, Theme, Immortality."


    Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 6 - May 6, 1926, Pages 126-127

    Children:
    1. Albert Edward Witmer was born 29 Oct 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jesse Andrew Witmer was born 9 Jul 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Sep 1916, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Rosanna "Rosie" Cober was born 1883, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Minnie Amelia Witmer was born 20 Jun 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1987, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 1. Leslie David Witmer was born 30 Jun 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob Witmer was born 27 Dec 1801, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Rev Abraham Witmer and Anna Eversole); died 17 Apr 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00135-8277
    • 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; Gentleman
    • 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

    Notes:

    Jacob Witmer, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 27th, 1801. On September 14th, 1828, he was married to Anna Reist who was born April 24th, 1807, and died March 4th, 1888. After their marriage they moved on his father's old place near Preston where he died April 17th, 1888. To them were born 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.].

    Jacob married Anna "Nancy" Reist 14 Sep 1828, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of John Reist and Susannah Huber) was born 24 Apr 1807, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 Mar 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Anna "Nancy" Reist was born 24 Apr 1807, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of John Reist and Susannah Huber); died 4 Mar 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna "Nancy" Witmer
    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5229
    • Residence: 1861, 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:

    Anna Reist, "the ninth member of John and Susannah (Huber) Reist's family, was born April 24th, 1807. On September 14th, 1828, she was married to Jacob Witmer. They resided on a farm near Preston, Ontario, where she died March 4th, 1888."


    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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    WITMER. - On the 4th of March, in Waterloo Co., Ont., of infirmities of old age, Anna Reist, wife of Jacob Witmer, aged 80 years, 10 months and 9 days.

    Funeral services by Jacob Woolner, at the house of mourning, in German, and Bishop Daniel Wismer at Wanner's meeting-house, in both languages from Isa. 38:1.

    She was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., in 1807, and was married to Jacob Witmer in 1828, two years after coming to this country with her parents.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXV, Number 7 April 1, 1888, Pages 108, 109

    Children:
    1. Susannah Witmer was born CALC 3 May 1829; died 2 May 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Anna Witmer was born 27 Aug 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1878.
    3. Abraham R. "Abram" Witmer was born 3 Oct 1833, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1913, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John R. Witmer was born 30 Nov 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Henry Witmer was born 11 Oct 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1888, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA.
    6. Jacob Witmer was born 30 Jun 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 2. Levi R. Witmer was born 23 May 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Elizabeth Witmer was born 26 Apr 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Noah Witmer was born 23 Oct 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. David Witmer was born 23 Nov 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1902, Burnside Township, Lapeer Co., Michigan; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Burnside Twp., Lapeer Co., Michigan.

  3. 6.  Jacob Cober was born 8 Jul 1815, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario (son of Nicholaus Cober and Eva Fischer); died 30 Mar 1890, Puslinch, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49287938
    • Eby ID Number: 00025-1988
    • Residence: 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Jacob Cober, "was born July 8th, 1815. He was married to Mary Groh who was born October 12th, 1819. They followed farming and resided in Puslinch Township, near Hespeler, Ontario. To them was born a family of twelve children"


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

    __________________

    COBER, JACOB C.

    An Old Resident of Puslinch

    The news came to this city last night of the death of Jacob Cober. At his home on the 4th concession of Puslinch, on Sunday, March 30, 1890, aged 75 years, one of the oldest residents of west Puslinch. He was a native of the county of York and came to Puslinch over fifty years ago. He was a man of great perseverance in business, having amassed a considerable portion of this world's goods. He was a man of retiring disposition, was generally respected and held in the highest esteem by his neighbours and friends. He leaves a large family, all grown up. The funeral on the afternoon of Wed., April 2nd was largely attended by his old friends and neighbours.

    -Information from the death certificate: Informant - John Cober.


    A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
    Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

    Jacob married Mary Groh 6 Mar 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Groh and Susannah Wanner) was born 12 Oct 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1897; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Groh was born 12 Oct 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Groh and Susannah Wanner); died 17 Mar 1897; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49288086
    • Name: Mary Cober
    • Eby ID Number: 00045-3411

    Notes:

    Mary Groh, "was born October 12th, 1819. She was married to Jacob Cober who was born July 8th, 1815. They resided near Hespeler. Their family consisted of twelve children"


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

    Children:
    1. Catharine Cober was born 9 Dec 1838, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1916, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Susanna Cober was born 6 Jul 1840, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Solomon Cober was born 22 Jul 1842, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1936, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth Cober was born 7 Sep 1844, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Sarah Cober was born 12 Sep 1846, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1918; was buried , Babylon Line Cemetery, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario.
    6. 3. Mary G. Cober was born 29 May 1849, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Apr 1926, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John G. Cober was born 28 Jul 1851, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1930, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Annie Cober was born 22 Sep 1853, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1917; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Rebecca Cober was born 24 Sep 1855, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Eva Cober was born 5 Feb 1858, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1951, , Tuscola Co., Michigan; was buried , Demorest Cemetery, Akron, Tuscola, Michigan, USA.
    11. Matilda Cober was born 9 Nov 1860, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1928, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Jul 1928, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Isaac G. Cober was born 4 Jan 1864, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 1962, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Rev Abraham Witmer was born 1767, Of, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Christian Witmer); died 28 Jan 1837, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00135-8267
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 06W, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 25NE, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    Abraham Witmer, "Could not obtain any dates in regard to Abraham's birth or death) was married to Anna Eversole. In 1804 he, with his wife and family of three children, moved to Canada and settled on the farm now possessed by their grandson, Mr. Levi Witmer. This farm is situated about one and one-half miles north-east of Preston. Here they resided until their deaths. Their family consisted of nine children"


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

    Abraham — Anna Eversole. Anna was born 7 Apr 1777, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 7 Mar 1858; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Anna Eversole was born 7 Apr 1777, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 7 Mar 1858; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Witmer
    • Eby ID Number: 00135-8267.5

    Notes:

    In 1851 Anna lived with her son Jacob in Waterloo Township.

    Children:
    1. Christian Witmer was born 10 Feb 1793, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 Mar 1840, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Rev. David Witmer was born 1799, , USA; died 26 Jun 1874; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Jacob Witmer was born 27 Dec 1801, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 17 Apr 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth Witmer was born Abt 1803, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 12 Jul 1871; was buried , Riverside Cem, Charles City, Floyd, Iowa, USA.
    5. Abraham E. Witmer was born CALC 27 Feb 1808, Of, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Joseph Witmer was born 11 Jul 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1896, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Henry Witmer was born 29 Sep 1814, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1893, Near Kossuth, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Sep 1893, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Veronica "Fanny" Witmer was born 28 Nov 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1891, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elias Witmer was born 19 Feb 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1910, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  John Reist was born 18 Jul 1763, Of, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Abraham Reist); died 2 Dec 1843, Near Kossuth, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44907265
    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5164
    • Residence: 1830, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 102, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 102E, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    John Reist, "was born July 18th, 1763. On December 28th, 1790, he was married to Susannah Huber who was born May 21st, 1771, and died September 15th, 1850. In May, 1826, they with their large family moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, near the village of Bridgeport, on the farm now possessed by John Stroh. Here they resided for nearly one year when they purchased the farm now possessed by his grandson Isaac Reist, near Kossuth, Ontario, where he died December 2nd, 1843. To them were born twelve children, all of whom settled in this county save Abraham who remained in Penn Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where his descendants still reside."


    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.].

    John married Susannah Huber 28 Dec 1790. Susannah was born 21 May 1771, Of, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 Sep 1850; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Susannah Huber was born 21 May 1771, Of, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 Sep 1850; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44907280
    • Name: Susannah Reist
    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5164.1

    Children:
    1. Abraham Reist was born 17 Sep 1791, Penn Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John Reist was born 7 Feb 1793, Penn Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 29 Mar 1822; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Samuel Reist was born 1 Jan 1795, Penn Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 20 Jan 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian Reist was born CALC 12 Nov 1796; died 20 Feb 1875, Near, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Susannah Reist was born 4 Jan 1799, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 3 Mar 1873.
    6. Barbara Reist was born 15 Nov 1801, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 Aug 1890; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Elizabeth Reist was born 12 Feb 1803, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 22 Jul 1876; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. David Reist was born 21 Jan 1805, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 26 Nov 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 5. Anna "Nancy" Reist was born 24 Apr 1807, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 Mar 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Joseph Reist was born 12 Jul 1809, Near Lititz, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 Apr 1900, Near Kossuth, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Maria "Polly" Reist was born 17 Dec 1812, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 3 May 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Daniel Reist was born 9 Aug 1816, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 27 Jun 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Nicholaus Cober was born 24 Nov 1763, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 31 Aug 1842; was buried , Baker Cober Cemetery, Vaughan, York Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00025-1970

    Notes:

    Nicholaus Cober, "from whom all the Cobers in this country are descendants, was born in Pennsylvania, U. S., November 24th, 1763. In 1796 he was married to Eva Fisher who was born June 27th, 1777. In April, 1800, they, with their two children and others, moved to Canada and settled in Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, about twelve miles north of Toronto. During the first years of their Canadian life they had to contend with numerous hardships and self-denials. In 1810 they had already cleared some eighty acres of their large farm and had erected a comfortable log dwelling and log barn thereon. In course of time the first buildings were replaced by more expensive residences. (Old Mr. Cober must have seen quite a difference in the country from 1800, when it was all forest, until 1840 when York was the Banner County and Toronto the capital of Canada). Mr. and Mrs. Cober raised 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.].

    Nicholaus married Eva Fischer 1796. Eva was born 27 Jun 1777, Of, , Pennsylvania; died 2 Feb 1858; was buried , Baker Cober Cemetery, Vaughan, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Eva Fischer was born 27 Jun 1777, Of, , Pennsylvania; died 2 Feb 1858; was buried , Baker Cober Cemetery, Vaughan, York Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eva Cober
    • Eby ID Number: 00025-1970.1

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Cober was born 15 Feb 1797, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 18 Jul 1888; was buried , Baker Cober Cemetery, Vaughan, York Co., Ontario.
    2. Rachel Cober was born 2 Mar 1799, , Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Peter Cober was born 21 Aug 1800, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario; died 19 Nov 1883; was buried , Baker Cober Cemetery, Vaughan, York Co., Ontario.
    4. Magdalena Cober was born 8 Feb 1802, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Mary Cober was born 29 Apr 1804, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Catharine Cober was born 4 Apr 1806, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Margaret Cober was born 15 Mar 1809, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Nicolaus Cober was born 4 Mar 1811, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario; died 22 Jun 1887, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    9. Susannah Cober was born 4 Jun 1813, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario; died 19 Nov 1891, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    10. 6. Jacob Cober was born 8 Jul 1815, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario; died 30 Mar 1890, Puslinch, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    11. Barbara Cober was born 16 Aug 1817, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  John Groh was born 19 Jun 1788, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Michael Groh and Elizabeth Witmer); died 15 Jan 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jan 1871, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47386041
    • Name: Johannes Groh
    • Eby ID Number: 00045-3406
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 2 Lot 07W, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 07, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 3 Lot 11, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunkard
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tunker

    Notes:

    John Groh, "the second son of Michael Groh, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, June 19th, 1788, and came to Canada in 1804. He and his brother, Jacob, assisted their mother in clearing up their new home. On December 1oth, 1811, he was married to Susannah, daughter of Henry and Anna (Mosser) Wanner. She was born in Pennsylvania, November 29th, 1791, and came to Canada with her parents in 1810. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm now possessed by their son, Isaac. Here they resided until their deaths. His death took place January 16th, 1871, and she died March 30th, 1888. Their 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.].

    ____________________

    Groh. - On the 15th of January, in Waterloo Township, Waterloo county, Ontario, John Groh, aged 82 years, 6 months and 20 days. He was buried on the 18th at Wanners Meeting-house where funeral discourses were delivered by Peter Holm in German and Rev. Williams in the English language. He was a member of the Tunker church

    Herald of Truth - Volume VIII, Number 2 - February 1871, page 30, 31

    John married Susannah Wanner 11 Dec 1811, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Henry Wanner and Anna Mosser) was born 29 Nov 1791, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 30 Mar 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Susannah Wanner was born 29 Nov 1791, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Henry Wanner and Anna Mosser); died 30 Mar 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47386029
    • Name: Susannah Groh
    • Eby ID Number: 00045-3406.1
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunkard
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Groh was born 6 Sep 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1882; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharine Groh was born 25 Nov 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1891, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Anna "Annie" Groh was born 28 Feb 1816, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1887, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Susannah Groh was born 9 Oct 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1849, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 7. Mary Groh was born 12 Oct 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1897; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    6. Rebecca Groh was born 25 Nov 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1884; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John Groh was born 14 May 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1824.
    8. Henry Groh was born 9 Mar 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. John W Groh was born 24 Nov 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1841.
    10. Reeve Isaac Groh was born 14 Mar 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Noah Groh was born 20 Oct 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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