John Russell Panabaker

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• Name: John Russell Pannebecker
• Residence: Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-381873
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 111th Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #730752
• Occupation: 1925, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grocer
• Residence: 1978, 646 Moore St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

PANABAKER, John R.

Of 646 Moore St., Cambridge (P), at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 1978, John R. Panabaker, beloved husband of Velma, Dear father of John H. of Kitchener, Robert T. of London. Also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Panabaker was predeceased by his first wife, Violet Steel in 1961. Survived also by one brother, David of Cambridge and predeceased by two brothers and three sisters. Mr. Panabaker was born in Hespeler and lived in Cambridge all his life, retired from B.F. Goodrich, Canada Ltd. Veteran of the First World War, served with the 111th Battalion. Resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge (P), for funeral service, Friday, at 2 p.m. Interment in Park Lawn cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Dec 1978 pg 33

John — Velma. [Group Sheet]

John married Violet Victoria Steel 11 Nov 1925, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Violet (daughter of Harry W. Steel and Emily Sibley) was born 1897, Montreal, Ile De Montreal, Quebec; died 1961; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Robert T. Panabaker
2. John Harry Panabaker was born 31 Jul 1928, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 2023, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Eby ID Number: 00087-5095
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1884, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer of Concession 11 Lot 22
• Occupation: 1891, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; teamster
• Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Woolen Mill
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1939, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Levi Pannebecker, "was first married to Lizzie Whitfield and after her decease to Veronica Holm. He is engaged in farming and resides near Hespeler."

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.].

Levi married Veronica Holm 24 Mar 1891, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Daniel Holm and Anna Pannebecker) was born 1 Aug 1867, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1946, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Veronica Panabaker
• Eby ID Number: 00087-5126.4
• Residence: 1891, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1946, Maple St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

PANNABAKER, VERONICA (Nee Holm)

At her residence on Maple St. in Hespeler, a well known resident and one of Hespeler's most respected citizens, on Thursday night, February 7, 1946, following a short illness, in her 79^th year. Wife of the late Levi Panabaker. She was a member of Hespeler United Church and was an active member of the Ladies' Aid and the Women's Missionary Society. She also took a prominent part in other affairs throughout the community. Born in Puslinch Township, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Holm, one of the pioneer families, but lived most of her life in Hespeler. Her husband predeceased her in 1942. Survived by two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Lester Rife of California; Mrs. Stan Organ of St. Catharines; David W. of Hespeler; Harold of Calgary; John of Preston; two brothers and three sisters, Walter Holm of Puslinch; Archie Holm of Guelph; Agnes and Angeline Holm, both of Puslinch. Her body rested at her residence. The funeral was held on Sat. , Feb. 9 at 3: 30 from the Stager and Co. Funeral Home. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 2 Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark

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• Name: David Panabaker
• Eby ID Number: 00087-5088
• Occupation: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

David Pannebecker, "one of our most successful farmers in the county, resided about one and one-half miles north-east of Hespeler for many years. In January, 1895, he left the farm and moved to Hespeler where he now lives retired in comfort and ease. He was first married to Catharine Wanner and after her decease to Leah Wanner. His family (The first nine children of Mr. David Pannebecker's family were of first wife)


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 Catherine S. Wanner Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Tobias W. Wanner and Catharine Strycker) was born 23 Jan 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine S. Panabaker
• Eby ID Number: 00126-7643
• Occupation: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catherine S. Wanner, "fourth daughter of Tobias W. Wanner, died July 20th, 1861. She was married to David Pannebecker, a farmer. They resided on the old 'Tobias W. Wanner Farm'.


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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• Eby ID Number: 00056-3845
• Residence: 1860, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1862, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1873, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Daniel Holm, "a farmer, was first married to Esther Pannabecker and after her decease to Anna Pannabecker. They reside on lot No.6, 3rd Concession, Puslinch Township, Wellington County, Ontario. With first wife there was one son named Cyrus, and with second wife there are eight 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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HOLM, DANIEL

One by one, the pioneers of the district are passing away. On Wednesday morning, September 9, 1925, one of the oldest native sons of the district passed to his reward. Mr. Holm was born on lot 6, concession 3 of Puslinch Township over 87 years ago, his father Neil Holm having settled on this farm a few years before, coming from the county of York. The country was pretty well wooded and Mr. Holm's was the pioneer's lot. On August 22, he lost his wife, who shared with him the vicissitudes of life for sixty-three years. He was twice married, his first wife also a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Panabaker. Nine years ago, he retired from the farm on which he was born and made his home with his son, Walter. A man of quiet habits, he took no part in municipal life. He was a good neighbour and respected by all who knew him. Four sons and three daughters survive, Isaiah, Elias, Archie, Walter, Mrs. Levi Panabaker, Agnes and Angeline. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon, interment taking place at Wanner's Cemetery.

-Information from the death certificate: Of lot 3, concession 3 in Puslinch. Born in Puslinch on March 24, 1838, son of Neil Holm and Susannah Cober. Informant - his son, Walter Holm of R. R. #6, Guelph.

-Information from marriage certificates: One of his wife was Anna or Hannah Panabaker.

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Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

Daniel married Anna Pannebecker 14 Oct 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Cornelius Pannabecker and Veronica "Fanny" Witmer) was born 19 Oct 1842, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1925, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Aug 1925, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Holm
• Eby ID Number: 00087-5126
• Residence: 1862, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Anna Pannebecker, "was born in 1842. She is married to Daniel Holm. They reside on lot No. 6, Concession 3, Puslinch Township, Wellington County, near Hespeler. Their family consists of eight 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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HOLM, HANNAH (or ANNA, Nee Panabaker)

On Saturday, August 21, 1925, one of the oldest residents of Waterloo Township, Mrs. Daniel Holm. She was born on the farm on which she died, nearly 83 years ago, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Panabaker, one of the pioneers of the district. Sixty-three years ago, she married Mr. Holm and for this long span of life, proved a worthy helpmeet. Loved and revered by all who knew her, Mrs. Holm lived a most useful life in the community. She was a Mennonite in religion. A family of four sons and three daughters, besides her aged husband, survive: Isaiah, Elias, Archie, Walter, Mrs. Levi Panabaker, Agnes and Angeline. With the exception of Archie, who lives in Guelph, the family reside in or near Hespeler. Up till nine years ago, when Mr. and Mrs. Holm retired from farming and came to make their home with their son, Walter, they resided on the 9^th concession. The funeral was on Tuesday afternoon to Wanner's Cemetery. Rev. Snider and Rev. H. L. Merner officiated.

- Information from the death certificate: Of lot 3, rear concession 3, Puslinch. Died of apoplexy.

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Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214514953
• Name: Abram Pannabecker
• Eby ID Number: 00087-5086
• Occupation: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Prodestane

Notes:

Abram Pannebecker, "was born in Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, September 13th, 1796. On November 16th, 1822, he was married to Sarah Clemens. They resided near Hespeler, on the farm now possessed by William Shaw. When old they left the farm and moved to Hespeler where he died June 30th, 1880, and she died May 24th, 1885. To them was born a family of eleven children"

"Mr. Abram Pannebecker nearly met with his death in 1836 by the caving in of a well. About 10 a.m. he went into it for the purpose of cleaning it and immediately after going down the well caved in and thus burying him under the stones and rubbish. The alarm was given at once and the neighbors hurried together and commenced to make a speedy effort to rescue the buried man. After six hours diligent work he was rescued from his perilous condition alive, contrary to the expectation of his family, friends and neighbors, with only his nose broken and some slight bodily bruises. The well was seventeen feet deep."

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 married Sarah Ann "Sally" Clemens 16 Nov 1822. Sarah (daughter of Abraham C. Clemens and Mary "Polly" Custer) was born 5 Jan 1805, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died 25 May 1885, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214519113
• Name: Sallie Clemens
• Name: Sarah Ann "Sally" Pannabecker
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1729
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Sallie Clemens, "was married to Abram Pannebecker. They resided on the farm now in possession of William Shaw, near Hespeler, where they both died."

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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At the residence of her son-in-law, Lewis Kribs, Esq., on the 24th inst., Mrs. Sarah Panabaker, relict of the last Abraham Panabaker, aged 80 years and 5 months. Deceased was a daughter of the late Abram Clemens and emigrated to waterloo township from Pennsylvania in 1810. She was resident of Waterloo for over 75 years, 50 years of which she was a member of the Methodist Church. The deceased lady was very much respected.

Galt Reporter May 29 1885 pg 8

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• Bible: Wanner Family Bible
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39020144
• Eby ID Number: 00126-7639

Notes:

Tobias W. Wanner, "was born March 16th, 1790. He was married to Catherine Strycker who was born March 10th, 1798, and died May 21st, 1882. They resided on the farm now in possession of David Pannebecker, near Hespeler, where he died June 28th, 1845. Their family consisted of seven daughters"

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.].

Bible:
Hespeler Heritage Centre

Tobias — Catharine Strycker. Catharine (daughter of Arnold Strycker and Unknown) was born 7 Mar 1798, , Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania; died 21 May 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39015610
• Name: Catharine Wanner
• Eby ID Number: 00045-3416.3
• Immigration: 1809, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonie
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

WANNER.- On the 21st of May, near Hespeler, Waterloo county, Ontario, Sister Catharine, widow of Tobias Wanner, aged 84 years, 2 months and 11 days. She was the mother of 8 daughters, two of whom have gone before her, 83 grand-children, and about 65 great-grand-children. She was a widow about 37 years, and a member of the Mennonite Church about 63 years. She came with her father from Cumberland county, Pa., in 1809.

\bHerald of Truth - Volume XIX, Number 13 - July 1, 1882 - p 205, 206

Immigration:
Came from Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20934697
• Name: Cornelius Peter Holm
• Eby ID Number: 00056-3842

Notes:

Niles Peter Holm, "was born March 16th, 1811. In his younger years he was converted and joined the church of his choice, the River Brethren, which body he served faithfully until his death. When about thirty-five years of age he was ordained as a minister of the River Brethren denomination. He was an active worker in the Lord's vineyard and was well received by all classes of people who used to assemble at his appointed place of worship. He not only had the unlimited confidence of the members of his own congregation but his friends and admirers were many amongst those of other denominations and such that had no connections with any of the religious bodies of our country. It would not be saying too much to make the assertion that this servant of God died without a single enemy. He resided a little east of Hespeler where he died December 13th, 1880. He was married to Susannah Cober who was born June 4th, 1813, and died a few years ago. She proved to be a noble helpmate unto her husband in assisting him in performing the many duties connected with his pastoral callings. She was a noble woman, a kind and sympathetic neighbor, and a true follower of her Master. Her end was peace. The winged arrow of death bore her soul away to the spiritual mansions beyond the skies. They had a family of eleven children, of whom only four were left to mourn the loss of their dear parents. Their names are as follows:"

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.].

Neils — Susannah Cober. Susannah (daughter of Nicholaus Cober and Eva Fischer) 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. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Holm
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1987

Notes:

Susannah Cober, "was born June 4th, 1813. She was married to Rev. Neils Peter Holm. They resided in Puslinch Township, near Hespeler, where they both died. They had a 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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HOLM, SUSANNA (Nee Cober)

Death of a Very Old Resident

One by one, those who first settled in Puslinch are going. Mrs. Neil Holm settled with her late husband, who died some years ago, on the farm where she died on Thursday, November 19, 1891. She had just entered her 79^th year. In 1835, she came from the township of Vaughan, county of York, where she was born and being a sister of the late Jacob Cober and Nicholas Cober, settled at the same time almost opposite the farm of Jacob Cober, on which his sons at present reside. Mrs. Holm was one of those, whose living made the world the brighter seem. Her daily life shone with the brightness of Christianity. All who knew her fully respected the high moral tone of her character. A noble woman was Mrs. Holm, true to herself and all the world. She died as she lived. She leaves a son, Daniel Holm of Puslinch and a daughter. Interment took place on Sunday to the brick church burying ground.

-The brick church burying ground refers to the Brethren in Christ Cemetery at the church on the Lake Rd.

-Information from the transcription of the Brethren in Christ Cemetery: Neil P. Holm died on Dec. 10, 1880, aged 69 years, 8 months and 24 days. A daughter, Annie (Feb. 28, 1842-July 2, 1867) is buried with them.

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Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39052002
• Eby ID Number: 00087-5123

Notes:

Cornelius Pannebecker, "the youngest son of Cornelius and Anna (Dettweiler) Pannebecker, was born near Hespeler, Ontario, March 18th, 1817. He was married to Veronica Witmer and resided near Hespeler on the farm now in possession of their son, Elias, where they both died. His death took place, March 30th, 1875. To them were born four children"

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

Cornelius — Veronica "Fanny" Witmer. Veronica (daughter of Rev Abraham Witmer and Anna Eversole) 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. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39051905
• Name: Veronica "Fanny" Pannabecker
• Eby ID Number: 00135-8339

Notes:

Veronica Witmer, "the ninth and youngest child of Abraham and Anna (Eversole) Witmer, was married to Cornelius Pannebecker. They resided about two miles east of Hespeler, on the farm now in possession of their son, Elias. Here they died some years ago, leaving a family of four children, namely: Elias, Esther, Anna, and Samuel."

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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One by one the links that connect the early settlement of this country and the present one are being broken. Seventy-four years ago Mrs. Cornelius Panabaker of Puslinch was born on her father's farm on Preston Road, which is still owned and occupied by her nephew, Levi Witmer. In 1839, in company with her late husband, who preceded her sixteen years, she settled on the farm where she died, which was then in the wild woods of Canada. She was a partaker of all the joys and sorrows of pioneer life. Many were the interesting stories told by her about the early settlement of the township and being possessed of a bright and cheerful disposition, the hardships of life in these days were made to seem easier to her. She was a true Christian and her many virtues too well known to need recital here. She died in Puslinch on November 28, 1891, at the age of 74 years. She leaves two sons, Elias and Samuel and one daughter, Mrs. Daniel Holm, all of Puslinch. The funeral on Monday was very largely attended, interment taking place at Warner's burying ground. Elias Witmer of Hespeler is her brother.

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Hespeler Correspondence.

THE LATE MRS. PANABAKER. One by one the links that connect the early settlement of this country and the present one are being broken. Seventy-four years ago the late Mrs. Cornelius Panabaker of Puslinch, was born on her father's farm on Preston road, which is still owned and occupied by her nephew, Mr. Levi Witmer. In 1839 in company with her late husband, who preceded her 16 years, she settled on the farm she died on, which was then in the wild woods of Canada. She was a partaker of all the joys and sorrows of pioneer life. Many were the interesting stories told by her about the carly settlement of the township, and being possessed of a bright and cheerful disposition the hardships of life in these days made to seem easier to her. She was a true Christian and her many virtues are well known to need recital here. She leaves two sons, Elias and, Samuel, and one daughter, Mrs. Daniel Holm, all of Puslinch, The funeral on Monday Was very largely attended, the interment taking place at Warner's burying ground. Mr. Elias Witmer, of Hespeler, is her brother,

Dec 10, 1891-Guelph Mercury