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Joseph Ward "Ward" Weber

Male 1913 - 2008  (94 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Joseph Ward "Ward" Weber was born 1 Oct 1913, , Ontario, Canada (son of Milton Weber and Susannah "Susie" Swartz); died 3 Jan 2008; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23783682
    • Name: Ward Weber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-401604
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

    Joseph — Dorothy Erma Stoltz. Dorothy (daughter of Charles Irvin "Irvin" Stoltz and Clara B. Bauman) was born 28 Jan 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 2001; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Milton Weber was born 20 Sep 1885, , Ontario, Canada (son of Amos S. Weber and Maria Groff); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7870.4
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

    Milton married Susannah "Susie" Swartz 26 Mar 1913, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Abraham H. Swartz and Susannah Bergey) was born 30 May 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1979, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Susannah "Susie" Swartz was born 30 May 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham H. Swartz and Susannah Bergey); died 2 Apr 1979, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah "Susie" Weber
    • Name: Susy Swartz
    • Eby ID Number: 00004-896.8
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

    Children:
    1. Myrtle E?? Weber was born 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Myrtle Weber was born 1916; died 21 Dec 2002, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Stuart Lloyd Weber was born 1917, , Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Joseph Ward "Ward" Weber was born 1 Oct 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 2008; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Amos S. Weber was born 10 Apr 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph M. Weber and Veronica Shantz); died 1930; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7870
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Amos S. Weber, son of Joseph and Veronica (Shantz) Weber, was born April 10th, 1857. On November 1st, 1881, he was married to Maria, daughter of Abraham and Mary (Eby) Groff. She was born March 25th, 1861. They reside on the old "O'Lone Farm" at Centreville, three miles south-east of Berlin. Their family consists of four children, namely: VII Milton, born September 20th, 1885, VII Emma, born August 9th, 1888, VII Mary, born February 15th, 1891, and died August 22nd, 1893, and VII Clara, born January 26th, 1894."


    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.].

    Amos married Maria Groff 1 Nov 1881. Maria (daughter of Abraham Groff and Maria "Mary" Eby) was born 25 Mar 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1923; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Maria Groff was born 25 Mar 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham Groff and Maria "Mary" Eby); died 1923; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Weber
    • Name: Mariah Groff
    • Eby ID Number: 00044-3378
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Maria Groff, "was born March 25th, 1861. She is married to Amos Weber, a farmer. They reside at Centreville, Ontario."


    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. 2. Milton Weber was born 20 Sep 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Emma Weber was born 9 Aug 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1965, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Weber was born 15 Feb 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 1893, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Aug 1893, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Clara Weber was born 26 Jan 1894, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1987; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Abraham H. Swartz was born 12 Mar 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Schwartz and Maria Hunsperger); died 12 Oct 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Abram Swartz
    • Eby ID Number: 00108-6499
    • 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; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1932, 9 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Abram Schwartz, "was born March 12th, 1852. He is married to Susannah Bergey. They reside on the old "Betzner Farm" near Doon."

    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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    Swartz.--Abraham Swartz of Kitchener, Ont., was born Mar. 12, 1852; died at the age of 80 y. 7 m. Bro Swartz was converted in early manhood, joined the Mennonite Church and remained faithful to his faith until death. He was predeceased by his wife (Susannah Bergey), nearly 8 years ago. He is survived by 1 son, 5 daughters, 1 brother, 1 sister, 30 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Bro. Swartz was known for his optimism, ever looking on the better side of things, expecting things to come, and ever had faith in the Lord, the cause and His people. He will be missed in the church circles. The funeral was conducted at the First Mennonite church by Bro. C. F. Derstine, the pastor. Burial at Latchaw Cemetery, Petersburg, Ont.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XXV, Number 31 - November 3, 1932, Pg. 671

    Abraham married Susannah Bergey 19 Nov 1872. Susannah (daughter of Jacob Bergey and Elizabeth Eby) was born 5 Oct 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Susannah Bergey was born 5 Oct 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Bergey and Elizabeth Eby); died 9 Feb 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah Swartz
    • Eby ID Number: 00004-896
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, 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:

    Susannah Bergey, "was born October 5th, 1854. She is married to Abram, son of Jacob Schwartz. They reside on the old "Betzner" farm near Doon. They have a family 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.].

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    Susannah E. (Bergey), wife of Abram Swartz, was born Oct. 5, 1854; died Feb. 9, 1925; aged 70 y. 4 m. 3 d. She was united in matrimony to Abram Swartz Nov. 19, 1872. This union was blessed with ten children, four dying in infancy. She left a beloved husband, six children, many grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. She has been a faithful member and much concerned for the welfare of the Church. She was a member of the Kitchener congregation. Her body was laid away at the Manheim Cemetery where Brethren C. F. Derstine and Manassah Hallman conducted the funeral service. Peace to her ashes awaiting the resurrection morn.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XVII, Number 47 - February 26, 1925, page 943

    Children:
    1. Isaiah Swartz was born Abt 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Jemima Schwartz was born 5 Sep 1875, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1971; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Priscilla Swartz was born 13 Jun 1878, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Minerva Swartz was born 13 Aug 1880, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; died 15 Oct 1954, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lydia Ann Swartz was born Abt 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Hannah Swartz was born Abt 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 3. Susannah "Susie" Swartz was born 30 May 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1979, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Wellington Bergey Swartz was born 9 Mar 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Oliver Swartz was born Abt 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Mary Elizabeth Swartz was born 3 Feb 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Reginald Gushard was born 13 Jan 1898, Bright, Blenheim Township, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph M. Weber was born 11 Jun 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Benjamin Weber and Veronica Martin); died 1 Sep 1901; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7862
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Joseph M. Weber
    • Residence: 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • 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; 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
    • Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Joseph Weber," the youngest child of Benjamin and Veronica (Martin) Weber, was born in Waterloo County, Ontario, on the farm now possessed by his son, Joseph S., June 11 1820. On November 14th, 1843, he was married to Veronica, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Schneider) Shantz. She was born March 15th, 1822. Of late years they have given up farming and live in the house erected by his father, old Benjamin Weber. Their family consisted of thirteen children, of whom five died young."


    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.].

    Joseph married Veronica Shantz 14 Nov 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Joseph R. Shantz and Catharine Schneider) was born 15 Mar 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1894; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Veronica Shantz was born 15 Mar 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph R. Shantz and Catharine Schneider); died 23 Sep 1894; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Fronica Shantz
    • Name: Veronica Weber
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6886
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Veronica Shantz
    • Residence: 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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:

    Veronica Shantz, "the eldest daughter of Joseph and Catharine (Schneider) Shantz, was born in Waterloo County, March 15th, 1822. On November 14th, 1843, she was married to Joseph Weber. She died September 23rd, 1894."


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

    Children:
    1. Barbara Weber was born 20 Jul 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1911; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Enoch Weber was born 2 Oct 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1847; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine Weber was born 11 Sep 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1863; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Ann Weber was born 18 Apr 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1850; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Menno S. Weber was born 20 Mar 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1933, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Ezra Weber was born 4 Feb 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1855; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Veronica Weber was born 25 Jan 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1914, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 4. Amos S. Weber was born 10 Apr 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1930; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Susannah Weber was born 10 Mar 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Joseph S. Weber was born 4 Mar 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1949, near, Didsbury, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Hannah Weber was born 27 May 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1954; was buried , Reesor Mennonite Cemetery, Markham Township, York Co., Ontario.
    12. Lucinda Weber was born 19 May 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Noah S. Weber was born 11 Jan 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1963, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Abraham Groff was born 13 Oct 1829, Near, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Andrew Groff and Annie Huber); died 15 Feb 1885; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00044-3373
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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; 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

    Notes:

    Abraham Groff, "was born October 13th, 1829. In September, 1852, he was married to Mary Eby who was born January 13th, 1835, and died April 28th, 1890. They resided several miles north of Waterloo where he was engaged in farming. His death took place February 15th, 1885. To them were born thirteen children"


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

    Abraham married Maria "Mary" Eby 23 Nov 1852, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Isaac Eby, Sr. and Veronica Shoemaker) was born 13 Jan 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1890, Near Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 May 1890, Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria "Mary" Eby was born 13 Jan 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac Eby, Sr. and Veronica Shoemaker); died 28 Apr 1890, Near Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 May 1890, Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria "Mary" Groff
    • Name: Mary Eby
    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2426
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Spinster
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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:

    Mary Eby, "was born January 13th, 1835, and died April 28th, 1890. She was married to Abraham Groff who was born October 13th, 1829, and died February 15th, 1885. They resided on a farm two and one-half miles north of Waterloo, Ontario, where they were blessed with a large 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.].

    Children:
    1. Susannah Groff was born 11 Jan 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Levi Groff was born 24 Dec 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1923; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Leah Groff was born 11 Jun 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1924, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ezra Groff was born 13 Nov 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 5. Maria Groff was born 25 Mar 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1923; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Lydia Ann Groff was born 27 Nov 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Matilda Groff was born 29 Apr 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1949, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Isaac Eby Groff was born 2 Oct 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1895; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Hannah Groff was born 10 Jan 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Emma Groff was born 14 Apr 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Abram Groff was born 16 Aug 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Benjamin Groff was born 14 Jun 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Jacob E. Groff was born 21 Jun 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1960; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Jacob Schwartz was born 1 Jan 1819, , Pennsylvania, USA (son of Christian Schwartz and Sophia Ruth); died 22 Apr 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00108-6492
    • Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Notes:

    Jacob Schwartz, "was born January 1st, 1819. In 1841 he was married to Maria, daughter of Abraham and Catharine (Bergey) Honsberger. She was born June 13th, 1821. Soon after their marriage they moved on a farm about a mile west of the Manheim school house. The farm is now possessed by Mr. Jacob S. Hallman, reeve of Wilmot. Here Mr. Schwartz died April 22nd, 1861. The widow is still living and has her home with her daughter, Mary, who resides in Berlin. To Mr. and Mrs. Schwartz 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 Maria Hunsperger 27 Oct 1840, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Abraham Honsberger and Catharine S. Bergey) was born 13 Jun 1821, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 29 Mar 1896; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Maria Hunsperger was born 13 Jun 1821, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Abraham Honsberger and Catharine S. Bergey); died 29 Mar 1896; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Honsberger
    • Name: Maria Schwartz
    • Eby ID Number: 00057-3879
    • Residence: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Maria Honsberger, "was born June 13th, 1821. She was married to Jacob Schwartz. They resided in Wilmot Township where he died, leaving a large family. The widow resides in Berlin with her daughter, Mrs. A. K. Devitt."


    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. Leah Schwartz was born 3 Oct 1841, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Amos Schwartz was born 8 Apr 1843, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Isaac Schwartz was born 8 Apr 1845, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Catharine Schwartz was born 2 Nov 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Menno Schwartz was born 8 Feb 1849, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1849, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jacob Schwartz was born 9 Feb 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 6. Abraham H. Swartz was born 12 Mar 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Simon Schwartz was born 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. David Schwartz was born 24 May 1854, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1854, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Rev. Simon H. Schwartz was born 5 Aug 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1942; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Mary Schwartz was born 11 Nov 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Jacob Bergey was born 1 Sep 1818, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of Joseph Bergey and Elizabeth Wagner); died 29 Feb 1904; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jacob Berge
    • Eby ID Number: 00004-841
    • Occupation: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; wagonmaker
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer and wagon maker
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Jacob Bergey, "born September 1st, 1818. "

    Jacob Bergey, "the second son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Wagner) Bergey, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, September 1st, 1818, and came to Canada with his parents in 1822. They settled near Preston, on the farm known as "Henry Brower's." Here young Jacob was raised. On April 11th, 1844, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Moses and Barbara (Pannabecker) Eby. She was born January 27th, 1824. On May 2nd, 1849, they moved on Lot No. 4, Bleams Road, Wilmot Township, near Mannheim, where they have resided ever since. They are quite smart for their age. Their family consisted of ten children, of whom two died in infancy."


    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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    BERGEY.-Near Mannheim, Waterloo Co., Ont., on Feb. 29, 1904, of the infirmities of old age, Jacob Bergey, aged 85 Y., 6 M., less 1 D. He was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Sept. 1, 1818, went to Canada with his parents in 1822, and in 1849 moved to the farm where he died. He is survived by his widow, four sons, four daughters, 42 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral on March 3, on which occasion Pre. A. Cressman spoke from Rev. 14: 13 in German and Pre. N. Stauffer from Job 5: 26 in English. Buried in Latchar cemetery. We mourn not as those who have no hope.


    HERALD OF TRUTH , Vol. XLI, No. 14, March 31, 1904 - pp 111,112

    Jacob married Elizabeth Eby 11 Apr 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Moses Eby and Barbara Pannebecker, daughter of Moses Eby) was born 17 Jan 1824, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1911, Near, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Elizabeth Eby was born 17 Jan 1824, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Moses Eby and Barbara Pannebecker, daughter of Moses Eby); died 19 May 1911, Near, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Bergey
    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2545
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Eby, "the eldest of Moses Eby's family, was born January 17th, 1824. She was married, April 11th, 1844, to Jacob Bergey who was born September 1st, 1818."


    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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    Bergey.--Near Manheim, Ont., Elizabeth Eby Bergey, widow of the late Jacob Bergey, passed away on May 19, 1911. She was born Jan.17, 1824; aged 87 y. 4 m. 2 d. She bore her six weeks' illness previous to her death with great patience and resignation and often expressed a longing for her Savior to come and take her to Himself. She leaves to mourn her death 8 children, 45 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral was held on May 21 at Latschar Church on which occasion Bro. N. Stauffer spoke to a crowded house from Rev. 21: 4, 5, and Bro. Manasseh Hallman from II Tim. 4: 6-8.


    Gospel Herald - Volume IV, Number 11 - June 15, 1911

    Children:
    1. Deacon David E. Bergey was born 3 Jul 1845, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1932, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Nathaniel Bergey was born 12 May 1847, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Leah Bergey was born 14 Feb 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1854; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Sarah Bergey was born 13 Jun 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1854; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 7. Susannah Bergey was born 5 Oct 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Hannah Bergey was born 25 Jul 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1914, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Elizabeth Bergey was born 6 May 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Lydia E. Bergey was born 9 Aug 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1925; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Jacob E. Bergey was born 2 Aug 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1949; was buried , Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
    10. Aaron E. Bergey was born 22 Dec 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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