David Eby

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200425
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Eby, Edwin - On Saturday, April 15, 1989, suddenly, as the result of a heart attack, Edwin Eby, of RR 2, Petersburg, aged 84 years. He was a member of the Mannheim Mennonite Church. Edwin was a director with Mennonite Aid for over 30 years and was on the Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery Board for many years. Father of Glenn and his wife Joanne of Ottawa, Edward and his wife Margaret of Brampton, David and his wife Carol of New Hamburg, Kenneth and his wife Helen of Waterloo, Sandra and her husband Mark Brubacher of Conestogo and Audrey at home; foster father of Margaret (Mrs. Lincoln Bauman) of Ridgetown and Dorothy Knarr of Brantford; brother of Ellen of New Hamburg. Eight grandchildren, Jenifer, Daniel, Jason, Dereck, Geoffrey and Brent Eby, Eric and Alex Brubacher also survive. Predeceased by his parents, Daniel Eby and the former Angeline Baer; his wife, Elsie in 1984; one daughter, Lorene; three brothers, Gordon, Edward and Irvin. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, until noon on Tuesday, when removal will be made to the Mannheim Mennonite Church, where the funeral service will be held at 2: 30 pm, with Rev. James Reusser officiating. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

Edwin — Elsie Eileen Bechtel. Elsie (daughter of Owen Snyder Bechtel and Melissa Knechtel) was born 29 Apr 1918; died 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1984, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elsie Eileen Eby
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64023

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Eby, Mrs. Edwin (Elsie) - On Wednesday, April 25, 1984, at K-W Hospital, after a lengthy illness, the former Elsie Bechtel, aged 65 years, of RR 2, Petersburg. Beloved wife of Edwin; dear mother of Glenn and his wife Joanne of Ottawa, Edward and his wife Margaret of Brampton, David and his wife Carol of New Hamburg, Kenneth of Kitchener, Sandra and her husband Mark Brubacher of Elmira and Audrey, at home; loving grandmother of Jennifer, Daniel, Jason, Dereck and Geoffrey Eby; sister of Leonard, Delford, Clinton, Eldon and Lloyd. Predeceased by her daughter, Lorene in 1958; her sister, Ruby; her father, Owen Bechtel and her mother, the former Melissa Knechtel. Mrs. Eby was a member of the Mannheim Mennonite Church. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 pm this evening until noon on Saturday, then at Mannheim Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 3 pm. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. James Reusser will conduct the service.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

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• Birth: St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13895026
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2622
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Daniel E. Eby, "was born March 3rd, 1862. He resides in Maryborough, Wellington County, near Moorefield, where he is engaged in farming. He is not married."

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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Daniel E. Eby.

A Wilmot Tp. resident for 50 years, Daniel E. Eby, 98, of RR2 Petersburg, died Monday at his home after a brief illness.

Born March 3, 1862 in St. Jacobs, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Eby. He farmed near Petersburg for many years. He was a member of Mannheim Mennonite Church.

His wife, the former Angeline Baer, died in 1942.

Surviving are two sons, Edwin of RR2 Petersburg and Gordon B. of Breslau; a daughter, Miss Ellen of RR2 Petersburg; a sister, Mrs. Gideon Bachert of RR4 Kitchener; eight grandchildren and three foster grandchildren....."

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 30 Aug 1960

Daniel married Angeline B. Baer 17 May 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Angeline (daughter of Deacon Henry Baer and Leah C. Bowman) was born 7 Jul 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1942, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Apr 1942, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13895076
• Name: Angeline B. Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.2
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, , Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Angeline Bear, "born July 7th, 1869."

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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Mrs. Daniel Eby - By Record Correspondent - New Dundee, April 20

Mrs. Daniel Eby passed away at her home, RR 2, Petersburg, yesterday, after a lingering illness. She was in her 73rd year. Mrs. Eby was born in Waterloo Township on July 7th, 1869, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baer. After her marriage to Mr. Eby, they took up residence in Wilmot Township where she lived until the time of her death. She was a member of the Latschar Mennonite Church. Her husband, two sons, Edwin on the home farm, Gordon of Breslau, and daughter Ellen at home; three sisters, Elvina, (Mrs. William Bachert) of Kitchener, Louisa (Mrs. Irvin Shantz) of Preston, Eva (Mrs. John Francis of Kitchener; five brothers Moses of New Dundee, Ephraim of New Hamburg, Simon of Petersburg, Josiah of Wainwright, Alberta, Norman of Petersburg also survive. The funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the family residence to the Latschar Mennonite Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Bishop M. Hallman and Rev. Lorne Schmidt will be in charge of the service.

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Mrs. Daniel Eby

Mrs. Daniel Eby passed away at her home, Bleam's Road, east of Wilmot Centre, on Sunday after a lingering illness. She was in her 73rd year.

Mrs. Eby was born in Waterloo township on July 7th, 1869, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Baer. After her marriage to Mr. Eby, they took up residence in Wilmot Township, where she lived until the time of her death. She was a member of the Latschar Mennonite Church.

Her husband, two sons, Edwin, on the home farm, Gordon, of Breslau, and daughter, Ellen, at home, three sisters, Elvina, (Mrs. Wm. Bachert), Kitchener, Louisa, (Mrs. Irvin Shantz), Preston, Eva, (Mrs. John Francis), Kitchener, five brothers, Moses, New Dundee, Ephraim, New Hamburg, Simon, Petersburg, Josiah, Wainwright, Alta., and Norman, of Petersburg, survive.

The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the family residence to the Latschar Mennonite Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Bishop M. Hallman and Rev. Lorne Schmidt were in charge of the services.

New Hamburg Independent, April 24, 1942

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• Church Membership: Mannheim Mennonite Church, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20703290
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0716.7
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Owen S. Bechtel of RR 2, Kitchener, died today at the K-W Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was 80. Born in Wilmot Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Noah Bechtel, he farmed in the township until his retirement in 1952. He was a member of Mannheim Mennonite Church. His first wife, the former Melissa Knechtel, died in 1936. Survivors include his second wife, the former Margaret Gingerich; five sons, Clinton of Kitchener, Leonard of Doon, Delfred of Baden, Eldon of Preston, and Lloyd of Doon; three daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Elsie) Eby, Petersburg, Mrs. Kenneth (Mary June) Willsie, Kitchener and Mrs. David (Avon) Burkholder, Edmonton; a brother Eden, Kitchener; four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Knarr, Preston, Mrs. John (Ida) Shantz, Breslau, Mrs. Edna Lugibihl, Pandora, Ohio, and Mrs. Roy (Nettie) Snider, Milverton; 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Ruby, in 1939 and by two sisters and two brothers. The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home from noon Friday until noon Saturday. The service will be conducted at the Mannheim Mennonite Church at 3 p.m. Saturday by Rev. Gordon Bauman. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Mennonite Mission Board will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 May 1969

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Owen S. Bechtel

Owen S. Bechtel of RR 2, Kitchener, died last Thursday at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital at the age of 80.

Born in Wilmot Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Noah Bechtel, he farmed in the township until his retirement in 1952. He was a member of Mannheim Mennonite Church.

His first wife, the former Melissa Knechtel, died in 1936.

Survivors include his second wife, the former Margaret Gingerich; five sons, Clinton of Kitchener, Leonard of Doon , Delfred of Baden, Eldon of Preston, and Lloyd of Doon; three daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Elsie) Eby, Petersburg, Mrs. Kenneth (Mary June) Willsie, Kitchener, and Mrs. David (Avon) Burkholder, Edmonton; a brother Eden, Kitchener; four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Knarr, Preston, Mrs. John (Ida) Shantz, Breslau, Mrs. Edna Lugibihl, Pandora, Ohio, and Mrs. Roy (Nettie) Snider, Milverton, 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren

He was predeceased by a daughter, Ruby, in 1939 and by two sisters and two brothers.

Funeral service was conducted at Mannheim Mennonite Church on Saturday, Rev. Gordon Bauman officiating.

Burial was in the adjoining church cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, May 7, 1969

Owen married Melissa Knechtel 27 Nov 1912. Melissa (daughter of Alfred Knechtel and Elizabeth "Betty" Hallman) was born 14 Jun 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20703443
• Name: Melissa Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3576.10
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bechtel-Melissa Knechtel, beloved wife of Owen Bechtel, passed away at her home near Mannheim, Ont., on Sunday, April 12, 1936; aged 46 y. 9 m. 29 d. She was a daughter of the late Alfred and Mrs. Knechtel; born near Mannheim, in Wilmot Twp., on June 14, 1889. She confessed Christ as her Savior and united with the Latschar Mennonite Church in 1904, to which she remained a faithful member until her death. On Nov. 27, 1912, she was united in marriage to Owen Bechtel. This union was blessed with 2 daughters and 5 sons, who along with her husband all remain to mourn her departure. They are: Ruby, Leonard, Elsie, Clinton, Delfred, Eldon, and Lloyd, all at home. She is also survived by 1 brother (Ephraim of Mannheim) and 3 sisters (Mrs. Alva Bowman of Guernsey, Sask.; Mrs. H. R. Koch of Durham, Ont.; and Mrs. Moses Bechtel of Mannheim, Ont.). The funeral was held at the Latschar Mennonite Church and was in charge of Bro. Manasseh Hallman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, May 14, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.7 - page 158,159,160

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• Eby ID Number: 00031-2618
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mechanic
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

David E. Eby, "was born September 22nd, 1831. He was married to Leah Eby who was born November 9th, 1835. They resided on a farm in Maryborough Township, Wellington County, Ontario, where he died April 2nd, 1877. They had a family of ten children"


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

David married Leah Eby 18 Dec 1853, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Moses Eby and Barbara Pannebecker) was born 9 Nov 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2565
• Residence: 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Leah Eby, "was born November 9th, 1835. She was married, December 18th, 1853, to David E. Eby who was born February 22nd, 1831, and died April 2nd, 1877. They resided in the township of Maryborough, Wellington County, Ontario, where he died. Their family consisted of ten children."

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

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36526340
• Name: Henry Bear
• Eby ID Number: 00003-616
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1877, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Henry Bear, "was born October 21st, 1842. He was married February 28th, 1868, to Leah Bowman. They reside near Manheim, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. Some years ago he was ordained as a deacon of the Mennonite church. Their family consisted of fourteen 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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Baer.--Henry Baer was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 21, 1842; died Jan. 22, 1927; aged 84 y. 3 m. 1 d. In 1867 he was united in marriage to Leah Bowman. To this union were born 14 children of whom 4 preceded him in death. He leaves his sorrowing widow, 6 sons, 4 daughters, 50 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Soon after their marriage they moved to Hay Township, Huron Co., where they resided for 10 years. From there they moved to Waterloo Co., where they resided till his death. In 1872 he was ordained Deacon in the Latschar Mennonite Church near Manheim, Ont., which office he filled faithfully for 55 years, when the Lord called him to his eternal reward. On Jan. 25 short funeral services were held at his late residence by Bro. J. W. Witmer. Further services were held at the Latschar Church by Bishop Mannasseh Hallman. Texts, Gen. 5: 24; Heb. 11: 5. His remains were laid in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 48 - February 24, 1927, pages 1022, 1023

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MANNHEIM

Pioneer Passes. - One by one the old pioneers of Waterloo County are constantly moving from realms of usefulness to higher kingdoms of bliss. Death claimed a highly esteemed pioneer in our immediate vicinity in the person of Henry Baer. On Saturday morning, Jan. 22, he passed peacefully away. He 'was born Oct. 21st, 1842, in the township of Wilmot, about 3 miles west of Mannheim. Like many of the early settlers in this county he began in humble circumstances but by hard, honest toil and frugality he forged ahead to own a splendid homestead. possessing all the latest improvements on his farm. His early education was obtained at Hamacher's school. Having early chosen carpentering as a trade he erected his first barn at the age of 14. At the age of 18. Henry with his parents where they engaged in clearing the forest to provide land for crops moved to Blandford township At the age of 21 he began carpentering for himself. He made shingles near German Mills to earn enough to provide for board and clothing. Becoming a skilled framer he erected many barns and houses. Mr. Baer in those early days endured and overcame many hardships. While following his trade he had to walk on poor roads with a heavy kit of tools on his back, 7 miles before breakfast and often after a day's work 14 miles to a home. He married Miss Leah Bowman, daughter of Rev. M. Bowman at the age of 26. Two years later he united with the Mennonite Church of which he has been a consistent and valued member. Moving to Hay Township, Huron Co., in 1872 he became a deacon of that church and continued faithful to his ordination these 55 years. Remaining in Huron for ten wears, he returned to Waterloo In 1882 and purchased the farm on which he and his estimable wife have lived since. The union was blessed with 14 children, three sons and one daughter having predeceased him. The six sons and four daughters surviving are Angeline (Mrs. Dan Eby) of Petersburg: Elvina (Mrs. Wm. Bachert) of Kitchener; Louisa (Mrs. Irvin Shantz) of Freeport; Eva (Mrs. John Francis) of Kitchener; Moses. of New Dundee: Ephraim, of Haysville; Simon, of Breslau; Josiah, of Alberta, and Norman and Ezra of Mannheim, the latter residing on the homestead.

Mr. and Mrs. Baer lived happily in the bonds of matrimonial life for full 60 years. The deceased was in the best of health until last March. He was not confined to the house. however, until about two months before his death. He bore his sickness with Christian courage and patience.

The funeral was held on January 25th, services being conducted at the residence by Rev. J. W. Witmer and at Latchar Mennonite Church. The scripture lesson was read by Rev. Witmer, prayer was offered by Bishop Derstine and Bishop Manasseh Hallman preached the sermon from the words of Gen. 5:24 - Enoch walked with God; and he was not; for God took him. It was an eloquent sermon for the living with some reference to his old friend and Sunday School teacher, and one from whom he (the preacher) had received excellent counsel. The pallbearers were six grandchildren Edwin and Gordon Eby, Clayton Bacher, Clarence Shants, Manasseh and Arthur Baer. His age was 84 years, 3 mos. and 1 day. He leaves to mourn his sorrowing companion who is also past the four score years, ten children, fifty grandchildren and four great grandchildren. "Truly a father in Israel has fallen at the very hush of night when life's heat and ordor are over, to inherit a well earned rest.

Waterloo Chronicle, 3 Feb 1927, p. 8

Henry married Leah C. Bowman 27 Feb 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Rev. Moses B. Bowman and Anna Cressman) was born 16 May 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1937, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44807415
• Name: Leah C. Baer
• Eby ID Number: 00002-103
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Leah Bowman, "the second daughter, was born May 16th, 1847. She is married to Henry Baer who was born October 21st, 1842. They reside at Manheim 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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Mrs. Henry Baer Dies in 91st Year

In Good Health Until Ten Days Ago When She Fell and Fractured Her Hip.

Death claimed the third oldest resident of this community in the person of Mrs Henry Baer who passed away at the home of her son, Mr Moses Baer and Mrs. Baer, one and one-half miles west of the village on Friday The late Mrs Baer had been in good health until the preceding Sunday when she fell and fractured her hip. Mrs. Baer whose maiden name was Leah Bowman, was born at Mannheim on May 16, 1847, a daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Moses Bowman. She was married to Mr. Henry Baer in 1868 and they engaged in farming near Zurich and Petersburg for many years. Her husband predeceased her in 1928 and Mrs. Baer has resided with her son Mr Moses Baer for the last number of years The late Mrs. Bauer was a member of the Latschar Mennonite Church at Mannheim. She is survived by nine of her fourteen children four daughters and five sons. namely Mrs. Daniel Eby of Petersburg, Mrs. William Bachert of Kitchener Mrs Ervin Shantz of Freeport, Mrs John Francis of Kitchener, Moses Baer of New Dundee. Ephraim of Haysville Simon of Mannheim, Josiah of Wainwright, Alta, and Norman of Rosebank: fifty-three grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren, two sisters. Mrs. Susannah Shantz of Kitchener and Mrs. John Berry of Langley Prairie, B.C.; and three brothers Aaron Bowman of Mannheim, Noah of Guernsey, Sask, and Ezra of Lynn Mo

The funeral in charge of Bishop M. Hallman of Mannheim was held at the Latschar Mennonite Church on Monday afternoon following a brief service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Baer. Interment was made in the adjoining remetery.

Waterloo Chronicle, 30 Nov 1937, p. 4

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20705661
• Interesting: story, farming, health
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0716
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1932, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Noah Bechtel "was born November 20th, 1856. He resides on a farm (formerly possessed by Benjamin Godbold) about three miles west of Berlin, and is married to Mary Snyder. Their family consists of six children".

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

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Bechtel, Noah C., son of the late Noah and Veronica (Christner) Bechtel, was born in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., on Nov. 20, 1856; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital Nov. 11, 1951; aged 94 y. 11 m. 21 d. On March 7, 1882, he was married to Mary Ann Snyder. In their youth they joined the Latschar Mennonite Church at Manheim, Ont. Mr. Bechtel served his Lord for 81 years. His wife and 3 children (Moses, Herbert, and Elizabeth May) predeceased him. Surviving are 5 daughters (Sarah Ann-Mrs. William Knarr, Kitchener, Ont.; Lucinda-Mrs. Isaiah Detweiler and Ida-Mrs. John Shantz, both of Breslau, Ont.; Edna-Mrs. Alvin Lugibihl, Pandora, Ohio; and Nettie-Mrs. Roy Snyder, Millbank, Ont.), 2 sons (Eden and Owen of Kitchener, Ont.), 46 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Nov. 14 from his late home near Kitchener, Ont., by Manasseh Hallman, and at the Latschar Church by Oscar Burkholder and Osiah Horst. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 10 - March 4, 1952 --- page 238

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OLD TIMER STILL ACTIVE

92-Year-Old Man Husks Corn, Shovels Snow, Mows The Hay

When most men of his age sit by the fireside smoking a pipe and probably reminiscing old times, Noah Bechtel of Mannheim, who will celebrate his 92nd birthday on Saturday, spends most of his time actively engaged in outdoor physical labor.

When interviewed by a Chronicle reporter on Friday, he was out in the field husking corn. But that isn't all. Last year he was responsible for cutting sixty loads of hay with horses and mower on his daughter's farm, Mrs. Sarah Snyder, where he now resides. Two years ago when snow was four feet deep. he shovelled out his long lane. At that time he was a "mere" 90.

Likes Outside Work

While he enjoys remarkable health for a man of his age, the nonegenarian admits he is a bit hard of hearing. Another outstanding feature about Mr. Bechtel is that he reads without the use of glasses. He has "an appetite like a horse" and says he "feels much better when I am working outside in the fresh air."

Mr. Bechtel attributes his longevity and good health to the fact that he has always been active. He was a trustee on the Elmdale school board for a number of years. Outside of being a trustee, his main interest has been farming as it is to this day. He is a man of moderation and claims he has never smoked.

Butter 10-12c Pound

Mr. Bechtel recalls the days half a century ago when he brought his produce to the Kitchener market, then known as Berlin. Eggs sold for three dozen for 25c and butter brought 10 to 12c a pound.

He has seen a great transition in farm equipment throughout the years. Mechanical contrivances have replaced the "good horse" in many instances. But that part isn't worrying him one bit because he has never learned to drive a tractor. "Almost any boy can handle a tractor nowadays," he chuckled, "but I'll stick to the horse."

Mannheim's Grand Old Man" was born 92 years ago on a farm near Baden. His wife, the former Mary Anne Snyder, died 17 years ago. She too, was born in the Baden district. He has lived and worked in Waterloo County all his life.

He is the last of a family of six girls and boys.

Mr. Bechtel is definitely a family man. He has 10 children, 46 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Waterloo Chronicle 19 Nov 1948, p. 1

Family Photograph:
IN FRONT: Nettie MIDDLE ROW: Owen, MARY ANN, Millen, Ida, NOAH C., Edna. REAR: Elizabeth "Lizzie" May, Eden, Moses, Sarah Ann, LucindaThis photo was taken between November 23 and November 27th, 1912. The family was in mourning for the death of son, and brother Herbert.

Noah married Mary Ann Snyder 7 Mar 1882. Mary (daughter of Moses K. Snyder and Lydia Bechtel) was born 9 Feb 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1932, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220558
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Ann Snyder, "was born February 9th, 1859. On March 7th, 1882, she was married to Noah C. Bechtel, a farmer. "

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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Bechtel Mary Ann, daughter of the late Moses K. and Lydia Snyder, was born Feb. 9, 1859 in Wilmot Tp., Ont.; died Feb. 4, 1932; aged 72 y. 11 m. 26 d. She was married to Noah C. Bechtel Mar. 7, 1882. This union was blessed with 6 daughters and 4 sons (of whom eight survive): Moses, Sarah Ann, Eden, Owen, Herbert (died 1912), Lucinda, Edna, Ida Elizabeth and Nettie. One brother, Samuel, also preceded her in death. She united with the Mennonite Church shortly after marriage and remained a faithful member until death. She had been an invalid for the last thirteen years, due to the effects of rheumatism. She bore her infirmity patiently, and was seldom heard to complain. She was a beautiful example of patience, meekness, and humility. The last three weeks of her life she suffered a general breakdown. She slept peacefully and calmly away. She leaves her husband, 4 brothers (Amos, Noah, Moses, and Christian), 1 sister (Sarah), 8 children 40 grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home by Bro. J.W. Witmer, and at the Latschar Mennonite Church at Manheim, Ont., by Bishop M.S. Hallman. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
"Why should our tears in sorrow flow,
When God recalls His own,
And bids them leave a world of woe,
For an immortal crown."


Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIV, No. 52 - March 24, 1932 pages 1118, 1119, 1120

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47309650
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3576.1
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Residence: 1875, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1875, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Alfred married Elizabeth "Betty" Hallman 19 Jan 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Johann "John" Hallman and Sarah Elizabeth Bergey) was born 20 May 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47309800
• Name: Betty Hallman
• Name: Elizabeth "Betty" Knechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3576
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1875, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1875, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elizabeth Hallman, "is married to Alfred Knechtel. They reside on the old "John Hallman Homestead" near Manheim. To them were born the following 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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Knechtel.-On the 21st of December, 1906, near Mannheim, Waterloo Co., Ont., , wife of Alfred Knechtel; aged 55 Y., 7 M., 19 D. She was married to her surviving husband Jan. 19, 1875. To this union were born twelve children, of whom two sons and five daughters survive. Buried in the Mannheim Mennonite cemetery on the 24th. Funeral services in German by Solomon Gehman and in English by Noah Stauffer^.

Herald of Truth January 10, 1907, page 20. Volume XLIV, Number 2

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KNECHTEL.-Sister Elizabeth (Hallman) Knechtel was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., May 20th, 1851, and died at her home in Mannheim, Ont., Dec., 21. 1906; aged 55y. 8m. 1d. She was a member of the Mennonite church for over thirty years. She was united in marriage to Bro. Alfred Knechtel Jan. 19, 1875. To this union were born 12 children, 5 children and 2 grandchildren preceded her to the spirit world. She leaves a sorrowing husband, 5 daughters, 2 sons, and 4 grandchildren to mourn the loss of a kind wife and loving mother. She was sick 9 weeks and had to suffer a great deal, but bore it all patiently. She had a desire to go home and be with Christ. In the forenoon she bade her husband and children good-bye, and told them to be faithful and meet her in her home above. Her remains were laid to rest in the Latchars cemetery. The house was well filled with friends and neighbors. Services conducted by Enos Cressman at the home and Noah Stauffer and Solomon Gehman at the church from Phil. 1: 23, "Having desired to depart and be with Christ which is far better."

Gospel Witness - Volume 2, Number 48 - February 27, 1907, page 768