Larry Eby

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-431556

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• Occupation: Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; I. S. Eby and Son Farm Equipment and Supplies
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232164
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

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EBY, Aden - Passed away, at his home in Cambridge, into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father, on Monday morning, December 12, 1994, in his 89th year.

Aden, the beloved father of Rev. Malcolm and his wife Maryon of Selkirk, Ont., Allona and her husband Rev. Keith Higgins of Norwood, Dwight and his wife Joan of Cambridge and Elizabeth of Cambridge. Dearly loved grandfather of Melodie and her husband Sheldon Smith of Dunnville, Chris and Megan Eby of Selkirk, Cheryl and her husband Rev. Harold Morden of Chesterfield, Ont., Glen Higgins and his wife Pam of Strathroy and Jonathan, Jeremy and Jessica Eby of Cambridge. Also loved by his great-grandchildren, Kristen and Benjamin Smith of Dunnville, Ethan and Alyssa Morden of Chesterfield and Spencer Higgins of Strathroy.

Aden was the only son of the late Isaiah S. and Matilda (Gingrich) Eby born to them in New Hamburg on November 10, 1906. He married Ruby Mae Winger of Stevensville on June 3, 1930 and was predeceased by her in 1985 and a son, Larry in 1938. Aden was a member of (Eby) 1st Mennonite Church, Kitchener. He was the great-great-grandson of Bishop Benjamin Eby who came from Pennsylvania to Upper Canadian in 1807 and is credited with founding (Ebytown) later the city of Kitchener. Benjamin Eby became the first Mennonite Bishop in inland Upper Canada and built the (Eby) First Mennonite Church in Kitchener in 1813. For many years Aden was involved in insurance and investment sales, also selling seed corn. He was co-owner with his father Isaiah S. of I.S. Eby and. Son Farm Equipment and Supplies, Stevensville, Ont. Aden was also associated with the Bertie Township Council, Children's Aid Society, School Board, Plowman's Association, Dairy Breeders Association, Historical Societies and numerous church activities.

Friends will be received at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge, today (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Eby 1st Mennonite Church, 800 King Street E., Kitchener on Thursday, Dec. 15, 1994 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Rudy Baergen officiating. Interment in Eby 1st Mennonite Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Dec 13 1994 pg A9

Aden married Ruby Mae Winger 2 Jun 1930, Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada. Ruby was born 16 Jul 1910, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 1985; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruby Mae Eby
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-431555

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36404778
• Name: Isaac Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2427.8
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer and laborer
• Occupation: 1905, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1940, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada

Isaiah married Matilda Gingrich 6 Dec 1905, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of Solomon Gingrich and Anna "Annie" Cober) was born 1 Jun 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1947, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Matilda Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3096
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

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Matilda Gingerich, "was born June 1st, 1866. She is unmarried and resides with John Wildfong."


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: 00031-2427
• Residence: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - farm
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunkard

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Isaac S. Eby, "was born October 31st, 1837. On May 10th, 1859, he was married to Elizabeth Stauffer. He is a farmer and at present resides on a farm near New Hamburg, Ontario. They have had a family of ten children, of whom three are dead. Their names are as follows: Maria who was first married to Noah Woolner and lived in Aldborough Township, Elgin County, Ontario. They had a family of five children when Mr. Woolner died. She was married the second time to Joseph Nevetzeral, of Rodney, Elgin County, Ontario. Fannie is married to George Rush and lives in Gorrie, Huron County, Ontario. She has several children. Harriet, died young. Isaiah is married to Louisa Sagemiller and resides in New Hamburg, Ontario. Martha is married to John G. Jutzi. They have two children and reside in Newark, Gratiot County, Michigan. Angeline is married to Philip Stier. They reside in New Hamburg, Ontario and have one child. Lizzie, died young. Neander, died young. Jemima, and Benjamin S."

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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Fri. Feb. 5 Uncle Isaac aged 77 dads only remaining brother died today - he had bin childish for the last 2 years

Sun. Feb. 21 I & Clarence were out to New Hamburg to see the remains of Uncle Isaac

Mon. Feb. 22 Have the funeral of fathers brother this afternoon at the Old Mennonite church Berlin - Mr. Paepke & Hopp drove some of the people

Diary of Gordon Christian Eby

Isaac married Elizabeth Stauffer 10 May 1859, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of David H. Stauffer and Annie Maria "Mary" Shelly) was born 23 Aug 1840, , Butler Co., Pennsylvania; died 8 Jun 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Betsy Stauffer
• Name: Elizabeth Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7434
• Immigration: 1848, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunkard

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Elizabeth Stauffer, "the second daughter, was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania, August 23rd, 1840. On May 10th, 1859, she was married to Isaac S. Eby."

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. Elizabeth Eby

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Eby occurred on Tuesday, June 8th, at the home of Mrs. Lincoln Kuehner, Kitchener. Deceased was in her 86th year. The late Mrs. Eby, who has lived in Waterloo county since her early childhood, was predeceased by her husband eleven years ago. She is survived by two sons and four daughters. They are Isaac, Eby of Stevensville, Ont., Benjamin of Hamilton, Mrs. A. Watt, Rodney, Ont., Mrs. J. Jutzi and Mrs. A. Stere of Athaca, Mich., and Mrs. Robert Forrest of Bridgeport. She is also survived by four brothers, Isaac Stauffer of Kitchener, Jacob of St. Petersburg, Florida, Abram of Beaver Falls, Penn., Samuel of Alsask, Sask, two sisters, Mrs. A. Scheifele, Elleon, Mich., and Mrs. J. Wiegand of this city. The funeral was held from Mrs. Kuehner's home on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock to the East End Mennonite church for service. Interment was made in the adjoining cemtery.

Waterloo Chronicle, 17 Jun 1926, p. 5

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Mrs. Elizabeth Eby

The death took place at Kitchener on Tuesday morning of Mrs. Elizabeth Eby at the age of 86 years. Deceased was the widow of the late Isaiah Eby and was a resident of New Hamburg for years. She resided with her husband on the property now owned by Mr. John Maecker. Her husband predeceased her eleven years ago. The late Mrs. Eby is survived by two sons and four daughters. They are Isaac of Stevensville, Ont.. Benjamin, of Hamilton, Mrs. A. Watt, Rodne, Mrs. J. Jutzi and Mrs. A. Stier, of Ithaca, Mich., and Mus. Robert Forrest, of Bridgeport. She is also survived by four brothers, Isaac Stauffer, of Kitchener, Jacob, of St. Petersburg, Florida, Abram, of Beaver Falls. Pa., Samuel, of Alsace, Sask., two sisters, Mrs. A. Schiefele, Elkton, Mich., and Mrs. J. Wiegand. of Kitchener. The funeral took place at Kitchener on Thursday afternoon to the East End Mennonite church and cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent 11 Jun 1926 pg 1

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53435420
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3094
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Solomon Gingerich, "was born March 13th, 1838. He resides on east half of lot No. 5, first concession, lower block, about one and a half miles east of Preston. On March 1st, 1864, he was married to Anna, daughter of Nicholas Cober. She was born May 18th, 1836. Their family consisted of nine children, of whom one 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.].

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OLD WATERLOO COUNTY PIONEER PASSES AWAY

An old pioneer of Waterloo County passed away on June 18th at the home of his son-in-law, Isaigh S. Eby of near Stevensville, in the person of Solomon Gingrich at the advanced age of 90 years, three months and one day. On July 4, 1926, he had a slight stroke from which he soon recovered. On May 29th of this year he had a second stroke and was confined to his bed although able to sit up, his mind remaining very clear. On Sunday, June 17th, however, he suffered a third stroke when he lapsed into unconsciousness which continued to the end.

The funeral was held from his late home on Wednesday, June 20th, and was conducted by Eld. Jesse D. Winger, Ridgeway, assisted by Eld. Warren Winger, Ridgeway, and Bishop John Sider, Wainfleet. Then at 6.10 a.m. Thursday, after a short prayer by Bishop Bert Sherk, Stevensville, his remains were taken to the home of his son, Oliver, in Hespeler, where a short service was held at 2 p.m. of the same day, conducted by Rev. Mr. Merner, pastor of the United Church, Hespeler, thence to the Union Church, Puslinch Township, which he had always attended, the funeral there being conducted by Bishop Bert Sherk of Stevensville, assisted by Eld. Simeon Çober, Kitchener, and Eld. Nathaniel Wildfong. Hespeler. His remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery by the side of his wife and parents.

All his children except one were in attendance at the funeral; also four grandchildren and one great grandchild. His daughter, Mrs. Winger, and her granddaughter, Miss Muriel Zoreb of Saskatchewan, arrived just a few hours before the funeral. He was carried to rest by five nephews and one grand nephew, Oliver, Arthur and Alfred Panabaker of Hespeler, Vernon Cober, Kitchener, Amos Hunsberger, Hanover, and Rev. Charles Hommuth, Elm- wood.

The late Mr. Gingrich was a son of Michael Gingrich and Mary Warnner, long deceased. He was born March 17th, 1838, on the Gingrich homestead, near Preston, which his grandfather, David Gingrich, received from the Crown. The farm is now owned by Orville Groh.

On March 1st, 1864, he was married to Anna Cober of near Hespeler. To this union were born three sons and six daughters, Cyrus of Stevensville, Oliver, Hespeler, and Aaron, died young, Mrs. Isaiah S. Eby, Mrs. Andrew Sider, Misses Mary Ann and Nancy of Stevensville, Mrs. Levi B. Winger, Ridgeway, Ont., and Mrs. Abraham Winger, Deisle, Sask. He also leaves fifteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Magdelina Hunsberger, Hanover. Ont.. and a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The grandchildren reside at widely separated points, six living in Ontario, two in New York, two in California, two are missionaries in Rhodesia, one in Pennsylvania, one in Saskatchewan, and one lies 'neath the sod in Saskatchewan.

In 1867 he was converted and united with the Tunker church, of which he remained a faithful member to the end. In 1881 he was elected to the office of deacon.

In 1911 his wife passed away. In 1916 he sold the old homestead and on his seventy-ninth birthday moved to Stevensville to the home
of his daughter, with whom he spent the remainder of his life. He at all times had a remarkable memory and a clear mind and was highly regarded by a large acquaintanceship.

Waterloo Chronicle, 19 Jul 1928, p. 5

Solomon married Anna "Annie" Cober 1 Mar 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Nicolaus Cober and Nancy Holm) was born 18 May 1836, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna "Annie" Gingrich
• Name: Annie Cober
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1979
• Residence: 1864, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

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Anna Cober, "was born May 18th, 1836. She is married to Solomon Gingerich. They reside on the east half of the old 'Gingerich Farm' between Preston and Hespeler where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists 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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GINGRICH, ANNA (Nee Cober)

Wife of the late Solomon Gingrich, Hespeler Rd. At 8: 30 a. m. on Thursday, December 14, 1911. Waterloo Township loses a respected resident, who was well known and highly honoured. It was not unexpected, as she was in declining health for the past half year and at times, death was very near. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Cober of Puslinch and the granddaughter of Nicholas Cober, the first of the family, who came to Canada from Pennsylvania over a century ago. Forty-seven years ago, she married Mr. Gingrich. The following family survive: Cyrus, who resides on the homestead; Oliver of Hespeler; Mrs. Isaiah Eby, at home; Mrs. Abraham Wenger of SK; Mrs. Levi Wenger of Selkirk, Haldimand County; Mrs. Andrew Sider of Stevens; the Misses Mary Ann and Nancy, at home. Also survived by two brothers, Jacob N. Cober of Hespeler; Rev. Peter Cober of New Gormley; sisters, Mrs. Sarah Panabaker, widow of Elias Panabaker; Mrs. Gottlieb Stunn and Mrs. Samuel Panabaker of Hespeler; Mrs. Abraham Witmer of BC. The funeral was held from her residence in Waterloo Township on Sunday at 1 to the Union Church Cemetery in Puslinch for interment and her body was followed to its last resting place by a large number of relatives and friends. Bishop John Wildfong conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Aaron Hunsberger of New Dundee. The pallbearers were six nephews.

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

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OBITUARY

MRS. SOLOMON GINGRICH

In the death of Anna Cober, wife of Mr. Solomon Gingrich, Hespeler Road, which took place on Friday, Waterloo Township loses a respected resident who was well known and most highly honored.

Death did not come unexpectedly as she was in declining health for the past half year and at times death was very, near.

Deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Cober, of Puslinch, and was a granddaughter of Nicholas Cober, the first of this noble family who came to Canada from Pennsylvania over a century ago.

Forty-seven years ago. she was marriage to Solomon Gingrich, to whom were born the following survivors of the family: Cyrus, who resides on the homestead; Oliver, of Hespeler, Mrs. Isaiah Eby, at home, Mrs. Abraham Wenger, Saskatchewan; Mrs. Levi Wenger, Selkirk, Haldimand County; Mrs. Andrew Sider, Stevensville, Welland, and the Misses Mary Ann and Nancy at home. She is also survived by two brothers, Mr. Jacob N. Cober, Hespeler, and Rev. Peter Cober, New Gormley, and the following sisters; Mrs. Sarah Panabaker, Mrs. Gottlieb Stunn, and Mrs. Samuel Panabaker, Hespeler and Mrs. Abraham Witmer, in British Columbia.

Deceased was in her seventy-sixth year

The funeral was held on Sunday at 1 p.m. from her late home to the Union centery Puslinch.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 21 Dec 1911, p. 3