Grace M. Shoemaker

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-452300

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56025
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Factory Worker

Amos married Nellie Norma Snyder 16 Sep 1925, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nellie (daughter of Edward B. Snyder and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schneider) was born 20 Mar 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1986; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nellie Norma Shoemaker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169901
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hosework
• Residence: 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: 00112-7052
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Noah Shoemaker, "was born March 27th, 1867. He was married to Sarah Burkhard, February 1st, 1891. They have one son named Ervin."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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Shoemaker.-Noah, was born near Floradale, Ont., March 27, 1867; died May 18, 1943; aged 76 y. 1 m. 21 d. On Feb. 1, 1891, he married Sarah Burkhardt. Two sons were born to this union, Ervine, residing on the homestead, and Amos in Kitchener. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons, 5 grandchildren, a brother (Joseph), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Jane Dreisinger, Mrs. Dilman Brubacher, and Mrs. Noah Lichty). Funeral services were conducted May 20 at the home and at the Mennonite Church, Floradale, Ont., where he had been a faithful member. The services were conducted by Bros. Oliver D. Snider and Reuben Dettwiler. Texts, Rev. 2: 10b; II Cor. 5: 1. Burial in North Woolwich cemetery


Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVI, No . 28 - October 7, 1943 - pp. 575, 576

Noah married Sarah Burkhard 1 Feb 1891. Sarah (daughter of Joseph Burkhart and Sarah Sitler) was born 26 Feb 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Shoemaker
• Eby ID Number: 00019-1497.11
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6223
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Edward B. Snyder
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Edward B. Snyder, "was born April 22nd, 1865. He is married to Lizzie Schneider and resides near Floradale where he is engaged in farming."


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

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The death occurred of the late Edward B. Snyder at his home near Floradale last Thursday, following a lingering illness. He was born near Waterloo, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Snyder. After his marriage to Elizabeth Schneider in 1894, he took up farming near Floradale. Surviving are his widow, four sons, Lloyd on the home farm, George of Montreal, Walter of Manheim and Howard of Bloomingdale, five daughters, Viola, Mrs. Irvin Mohr of North East Hope, Irla, Mrs. Orville Shantz of St. George, Nellie, Mrs. Amos Shoemaker of Kitchener, Vera, Mrs. Clayton Mohr of Philipsburg and Myrtle, Mrs. Eldon Kreuger of Kitchener, two brothers, Addison Snyder of Elmira, Jesse Snyder of Floradale, two sisters, Mrs. Susan Lehnan and Mrs. Martha Shantz, both of Kitchener, 23 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon with a short service at the house to the Floradale Evangelical church for services and burial was made in the Elmira cemetery. Rev. E. N. Mohr of Elmira and Rev. G. F. Barthel of Kitchener were in charge of the service. A very large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral.


Elmira Signet 10 Jul 1941

Edward married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schneider 1894. Elizabeth (daughter of George S. Schneider and Mary Wagner) was born 28 Feb 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died 1966; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Snyder
• Name: Lizzie Schneider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6223.1
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Elizabeth Schneider
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Name: George Schumacher
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7047
• Residence: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

George D. Shoemaker, "was born February 11th, 1834. On March 15th, 1857, he was married to Magdalena Snyder. They reside in Woolwich Township, along the Pilkington line, where they possess a large farm. Here they raised a family 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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WOOLWICH PIONEER DEAD

After a protracted illness there passed away early this morning another of the pioneers of Woolwich township in the person of George Shoemaker. Deceased suffered a paralytic stroke five years ago, which undermined his previously robust health and from which he never fully recovered. About a year ago his condition became worse and he gradually lost strength until the end came.

The subject of this sketch was born on a farm near Berlin in 1834. In 1857 he was married to Magdalena Snyder. They moved to the northeastern part of Woolwich a couple of years later and resided there continuously until the present time. Deceased is survived by his sorrowing widow, eight children, 32 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and three sisters.

The children are: - Benjamin, Elmira; Jacob, Pilkington; Joseph, on the old homestead; Jane (Mrs. Jacob O. Dreisinger), east of Elmira; Noah, north of Floradale, Ephraim, Pilkington; Katie (Mrs. Elias M. Brubacher), near St. Jacobs; Rachel (Mrs. Noah Lichty), near Floradale.

The funeral will take place on Saturday forenoon, 9: 30 o'clock, to the Mennonite cemetery north of Floradale.


Elmira Advertiser 6 Oct 1910

George married Magdalena Snyder 15 Mar 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Benjamin Snyder, Sr. and Catharine G. Saltzberger) was born 1 Feb 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Shoemaker
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6247
• Residence: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00019-1497
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Joseph Burkhard, "is married to Sarah Sitler. They reside on a farm adjoining that of his brother, John. To them were born ten children, namely: V Enoch, married to Hannah Eby; V Isaac (dead), V Menno (dead), V Joseph, V Noah (dead), V Jacob, V Ezra, V Elizabeth, married to J. Shoemaker; V Anna, married to Wendel Baumann; and V Sarah, married to Noah Shoemaker."


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 Sarah Sitler 8 Apr 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Johann "John" Sitler and Sarah Clemmer) was born 2 Jan 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1913, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Burkhart
• Eby ID Number: 00114-7216
• Residence: 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Sarah Sitler, "was born January 2nd, 1837. She is married to Joseph Burkhard. They reside on a farm one mile north of Floradale."


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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Burkhardt.-Sarah Burkhardt (nee Sitler) was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Jan. 2, 1837; died at the home of her son-in-law, Noah Shoemaker, Floradale, Ont., March 27, 1913; aged 76 y. 2 m. 25 d. On April 8, 1856, she was married to Joseph Burkhardt, who preceded her to the world beyond about 18 years ago. This union was blessed with 11 children, 6 of whom survive. One of her daughters, Susannah (Mrs. J. P. Martin), died on March 16, 1913, exactly one week before her mother's death. She suffered a stroke of paralysis, pneumonia developing after a short time and five days from the beginning of her illness death ensued. The funeral was held on March 30, from the residence of her son-in-law to the Mennonite cemetery nearby.
Beloved mother, oh, how we miss thee,
Thy smiling face no more to see;
In heaven again we hope to meet thee,
Where parting never more shall be.
By a daughter.


Gospel Herald - Volume VI, Number 5 - May 1, 1913 - page 79

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6220
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Jesse B. Snyder
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Elected Office: 1863, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo City
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Jesse B. Snyder, "was born September 14th, 1836. On February 2nd, 1858, he was married to Susannah Burkholder (No. 1519). After their marriage they moved to Bloomingdale where they resided until 1858, then they moved on the old "Burkholder Farm" north of Waterloo, now possessed by C. Huether, where they resided until October 14th, 1875, when they moved to Woolwich Township, one mile north of Floradale, where they still reside. He followed farming many years but now lives in retired comfort and east. To them were born 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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Mr. Jesse Snyder, Treasurer of Woolwich Township....his demise which took place yesterday (Wednesday) morning....he was seized with a stoke of apoplexy from which he never rallied. Deceased was born near Bloomingdale sixty-six years ago. He passed his youth and early manhood on a farm near that village, whence he removed to a farm near the town of Waterloo, and thence to a farm about a mile north of Floradale....A few years ago he retired from farm life and removed to Floradale where he lived retired. He leaves a widow, four sons, Albert, Merchant of Glenallan, Addison, Edward, Jesse, prominent farmers of this district, and two daughters, Mrs. A. Lehuen of Floradale and Mrs. J. Shantz, of Buffalo, N.Y. The Funeral will take place from his late residence, Floradale, on Friday afternoon, at one o'clock, and thence proceed to Elmira Union Cemetery.


Elmira Signet 30 Apr. 1903 p. 1, col. 5

Jesse married Susannah Burkholder 7 Feb 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Daniel Burkholder and Elizabeth Erb) was born 29 Jan 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00020-1519
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United brethren
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenburg

Notes:

Susannah Burkholder, "eldest daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Erb) Burkholder, was born January 29th, 1839. On February 7th, 1856, she was married to Jesse B., son of Jacob and Magdalena (Baumann) Snyder. He was born September 14th 1836. After their marriage they moved to Bloomingdale, Ontario. In 1858 they moved on the old 'Burkholder Farm' one mile north of the town of Waterloo, where they resided until October 14th, 1875, when they moved to Woolwich Township, one mile north of Floradale. Here they still reside. Their family consisted 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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Funeral of One of County's Pioneers

Elmira, April 22. - The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon of Mrs. Jesse Snyder. A service was held at the home of Mrs. Lehnen, Kitchener, after which the remains were taken to Zion church, Elmira. Interment followed in the Elmira Union cemetery. Rev. J. P. Hauch of Kitchener conducted the service in the absence of Rev. Mr. Brown of this town. The deceased was 82 years of age. She and the late husband, for over 45 years had resided on the homestead near Floradale and previously on a farm north of Waterloo. In 1901 they removed to Floradale. The husband passed away two years later. During the last fourteen years Mrs. Snyder had resided with her daughter, Mrs. Lehnen of Kitchener. Previous to her marriage she was known by the name of Susannah Burkholder. The children who survive are: Albert of Glenallen; Edward, who lives on the old homestead; Addison B., of Elmira, Jesse of Floradale; Mrs. Albert Lehnen and Mrs. Joseph Shantz of Kitchener. Twenty-three grand children and 5 great grandchildren are numbered among her descendants. Mrs. Snyder's brothers predeceased her but her three sisters survive. These are Mrs. Henry Erb, of Bridgeport; Mrs. Eliza Bricker of Yale, Michigan, and Mrs. Amos Erb, also of Michigan.

K-W Record, April 23, 1921

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-349863
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Methodist
• Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

George married Mary Wagner 14 Apr 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Wagner and Anna Elizabeth George) was born 28 Feb 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1930, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Jun 1930, Calvary Conservative Mennonite Church Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Schneider
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-349864
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical