Eva M. Battler

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• Name: Eva M. Witmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370471

Eva — Gordon Elvin Witmer. Gordon (son of Reeve - Warden Joseph Willard "Willard" Witmer and Avon Bechtel Snyder) was born 12 Mar 1922; died 13 Jan 2014; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75847

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MORLEY BATTLER, RELIEF POLICE OFFICER, DIES SUDDENLY

A former Waterloo County constable for 19 years, Morley Battler, 58, of R.R. 2, Kitchener, died unexpectedly Saturday from a heart seizure suffered at his home in Williamsburg. He was also a former Elora police chief and relieved as constable in Elmira. For 13 years, he had relieved on the Elmira police force during the holiday season and at Fall Fair time. "We'll certainly miss him here," said Chief Harry Jarvis. "He was well-known around here, especially by the farm people and he was wonderful with children." Constable Battler was a familiar figure at every fall fair in the county. Born April 1, 1897, in Wilmot Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Battler. Surviving are his wife, the former Elfleda Becker; a son, Clifford of Williamsburg; three daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Eva) Witmer of Williamsburg, Mrs. Howard (Hazel) Knight of Birch Run, Michigan, and Mrs. John (Elaine) Wilfong of Doon. A brother, Weston, predeceased him in 1948. There are 12 grandchildren also surviving. The body rested at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where the funeral service was conducted Tuesday at 2 pm. Rev. A. Ward Woolner, pastor of Alma Street United Brethern Church, officiated. Internment was in Woodland Cemetery.

Elmira Signet, December 22, 1955. p. 5.

Morley — Elfleda Hazel Becker. Elfleda (daughter of Henry Frederick Becker and Malissa Schweitzer) was born 8 Dec 1896, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jun 1988, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elfleda Hazel Battler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94734
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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BATTLER, Elfeta H. At St. Mary's Hospital, on Sunday, June 12, 1988, after a brief illness, the formmer Elfleta Hazel Becker, aged 91 years, formerly of Ripplewood Crescent.

She was a member of Stanley Park United , Brethren.; Church. Mrs. Battler was a charter member of Helena Feasby Institute.

Mother of Clifford and his wife Margaret, Eva and her husband Gordon Witmer and Elaine and her husband Jack Wilfong, all of Kitchener and Hazel and her husband Howard Knight of Saginaw, Mich.; sister of Florence and her husband Ross Battler and Beatrice and her husband Ewart Battler, all of Kitchener. Seventeen grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter, Brittany, also also survive.

Predeceased by her parents; her husband. Morley in 1955: _ four grand-children; four brothers, Roy, Lloyd, Howard and Russell and one sister, Mrs. Winnifred Hallman.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener. after 7 p.m. this evening (Monday), where the funeral and committal service will be held on Wednesday at 2: 30 p.m., with Rev. Martin McMagnus and Rev. Ward Woolner officiating. Interment will be in Woodland cemetery.

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• Eby ID Number: 00029-2280.1
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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John Battler - Following an illness of two weeks, John Battler, 75, passed away at his home, RR 2 Kitchener, yesterday afternoon. Deceased was born in Wilmot Township in 1861, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Battler. He was married to Alice Detweiler, who predeceased him nine years ago. Surviving are two sons, Weston of Kitchener and Morley at home, three brothers, Irvin, RR 2 Kitchener, Wesley of RR 4 Bright, and Allan of Wilmot Centre, three sisters, Mrs. Emma Meisel in Wilmot Centre, Mrs. Amos Clemens of Posky, Mich., Mrs. Wm. Sherk of Ayr, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the residence on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock to Roseville Cemetery, Rev. E. Sleder, pastor of the Mannheim UR Church will officiate.

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Following an illness of two weeks, John Battler passed away at his home, R.R. No. 2, Kitchener, on Friday afternoon, in his 75th year. He was born in Wilmot township in 1861, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Battler.

Surviving are two sons, Weston of Kitchener and Morley at home; three brothers, Irvin, R.R. No. 2, Kitchener, Wesley of R.R. 4, Bright, and Allan of Wilmot Centre; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Meisel in Wilmot Centre, Mrs. Amos Clemens of Petoskey, Mich., Mrs. Wm. Shek of Ayr, and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon from the residence to Roseville cemetery. Rev. E. Seider was in charge.

Waterloo Chronicle, 31 Aug 1937, p. 5

John married Alice Jane Detweiler 2 Apr 1890. Alice (daughter of Enoch Wismer Detweiler and Victoria Willits) was born 1 Jun 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1928, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Jane Battler
• Eby ID Number: 00029-2280
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Alice Jane Detweiler," was born June 1st, 1867. On April 2nd, 1890, she was married to John W. Battler. They reside near New Dundee where he is engaged in farming. They have no family"


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

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Mrs. John Battler

The death took place at Strassburg on January 4th of Mrs. John Battler (nee Alice J. Detweiler) in her 61st year after an illness of two years. Surviving her are her husband, two sons, Weston at home and Morley of Kitchener, one brother, William of Roseville, five sisters, Lavina (Mrs. S. Stahl) of Galt; Barbara (Mrs. John McGurn) of Guelph, Elsie (Mrs. C. Lang) of Washington, Ont., Effie (Mrs. A. Snyder) of Edmonton, and Vyola (Mrs. M. B. Snyder) of New Dundee. Five grand-children also survive. The funeral was held from her late residence on Friday afternoon at one o'clock to the Detweiler church, Roseville, for services. Burial was made at Roseville.

Waterloo Chronicle 12 Jan 1928, p. 5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94730
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• 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; United Brethren

Henry — Malissa Schweitzer. Malissa (daughter of Jacob W. Schweitzer and Dorothea Hacht) was born 25 Jun 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1948, RR2, Kitchener, Waterloo Region , Ontario; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Malissa Becker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94731
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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Mrs. Henry Becker, R.R. 2, Kitchener, mother-in-law of Acting Chief of Police Morley Battler, died suddenly Sunday at her home. She was in her 75th year.

A service will be held at the home today at 2 p.m., followed by a service at the Elma United Brethren Church, Kitchener, at 2: 30. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121877P
• Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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TWO DEATHS. The funeral of the late Simon Shantz which was held on Sunday was very large attended. Service was conducted by Rev. Moses Bowman in German an Rev. Wismer in English. We noticed among those at the church Sheriff Springer and Registrar Masters...On the same day an old and much repected resident passed away in the person of Thomas Battler. The deceaed had been in poor health for some time. Funeral on Wednesday.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 21 Dec 1893, p. 1

Thomas married Mary Ann Brydon 28 Jun 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Brighton and Amy Wilson) was born 25 Apr 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1925; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Battler
• Name: Mary Ann Brighton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121878P
• Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: 00029-2277
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

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Enoch W. Detweiler," was born near Roseville, Ontario, September 8th, 1836. He was married to Victoria Willits. They reside on his father's old homestead where he is engaged in farming. To them is born a family of seven children

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

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Walnut Grove

This is the farm of Mr. Enoch Detweiler, now an old and familiar citizen of this community. He was born in Roseville, Sept. 8, 1839, and excepting a year or two, has lived here all his life. He was married Nov. 27, 1860, to Miss Victoria Willits, formerly of Beverly. They are the parents of seven children, one son and six daughters. The late Jacob Detwiler, father of Enoch, was born in Pennsylvania, in 1808, and settled on this farm in 1830, where he lived until he died, July 2, 1885. For many years in connection with farming, he was engaged in shoemaking. In 1860 he built a cidermill on the farm. This proved to be a great convenience to the farmers and in season it has been kept in operation ever since by Enoch. It has a capacity of 100 barrels of cider every three hours, the press being of the hydraulic system. The highest number of barrels of cider it has produced in one season was 2,300. The farm which comprises fifty acres, is being worked by the son, William. Thirty three years ago Mr. Detweiler resigned his position as fireman at the sawmill of Henry Bricker, now owned and operated by Mr. D. W. Clemens, and only a few weeks ago resumed the same position as an employee of the latter gentleman. "Walnut Grove," Mr. Detweiler's home, derives its name from the large number of walnut trees now growing upon the estate. Quite a number of them were planted by his father forty years ago, and last year he himself put out 250 of the same kind.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 31 Mar 1898, p. 8

Enoch married Victoria Willits 27 Nov 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Victoria (daughter of Charles Willits and Mary Ann Mane) was born 24 Nov 1845, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1917, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Victoria Detweiler
• Eby ID Number: 00029-2277.1
• Residence: 1860, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1865, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

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In Loving Memory Died Near Roseville, Ont., on Sunday, May 20th, 1917, at 1 o'clock, a.m, Victoria Willits, Beloved wife of Mr. E.W. Detweiler, in her 74th year. The Funeral Will take place on Tuesday afternoon, 22nd inst., at 1.30 o'clock, from her late residence, thence to the Roseville Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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• Name: Henry H. Becker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22763
• Immigration: 1845, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpemter
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Death of Henry Becker - A Well-Known and Highly Esteemed Farmer Dies After Three Months Illness

The many friends of Messrs. W. H. and E. W. Becker, stationery and shoe merchants, respectively of this town, will regret to learn of the death of their father, Mr. Henry Becker, near Mannheim, which took place on Sunday morning after a three months' illness. Henry Becker was born in Hesse, Darmstadt, Germany, Sept. 25, 1835. His parents and their three sons emigrated to America about ten years later and settled in Wilmot Township on a farm almost adjoining the deceased's home in Waterloo Township. For several years he worked at the trade of carpentering. In 1862 he married Lena Stoltz and soon after settled on the farm which he occupied until his death. By thrift industry and exercise of sound judgment he became a successful farmer and business man, and later on bought the Jantz and Wingham farms adjoining the homestead. He had few, if any, enemies and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was progressive and desirous that his children should have educational and religious advantages. For many years he has been a ?hren Church at Mannheim. Until about three years ago he enjoyed perfect health, and in November last the disease gained such ahold on him that he was confined to his room. About Christmas his recovery seemed certain, but owing to serious complications his disease, chronic gastritis, took such a virtuous? Form that a few weeks ago all hopes of his recovery had to be abandoned, and he passed peacefully away on Sunday morning at one o'clock. He leaves behind him a sorrowing widow, seven sons and two daughters to mourn his loss.

The Berlin Telegraph Feb 10 1902 pg 2

Heinrich married Magdalena Stoltz 11 Feb 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob Stoltz and Sophia St. Speckin) was born 8 Apr 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1915, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lena Stoltz
• Name: Magdalena Becker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22764
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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FUNERAL OF MRS. HY. BECKER

The funeral of Mrs. Henry Hecker Sr. at Mannheim, Tuesday afternoon was very largely attended, showing in what high esteem she was held by old and young. The services were held in the United Brethren church, which she has been a consistent nd faithful ember for many years. Rev. C. W. Backus conducted services. Six of her sons, Jacob, William H., Albert. Philip. Henry, and Edward, were pallbearers. Besides these sons, she also leaves also other son, Ezra, and two daughters, Mrs. A. Israel and Mrs. E. Devitt, at whose home she died. These all greatly morne her departure There also survive theirty-eight grandchildren and one great grandson, as well as one brother, Jacob Stoltz Sr... New Dundee, and one sister. Mrs. J. Dearing, Berlin. Her husband predeceased her 13 years.

The Chronicle Telegraph 21 Jan 1915 pg 5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76713
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O M
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, 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; Methodist

Jacob married Dorothea Hacht 14 May 1872, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Dorothea (daughter of John Friederich Dietrich Hacht and Maria Sophia Elizabeth "Mary" Schutt) was born 25 Oct 1854, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1918; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dora Hacht
• Name: Dorothea Schweitzer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76714
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist