Elizabeth Ziegler

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Bechtel
• Name: Lizzie Ziegler
• Eby ID Number: 00002-154.6
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Bechtel, Elizabeth, daughter of Peter and Magdelan (Bauman) Ziegler, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., June 20, 1889; died at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt, Ont., Dec. 21, 1972; aged 83 y. 6 m. 1 d. On Mar. 26, 1919, she was married to Milton A. Bechtel, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Elton, Orville, Roy, and Lester), 12 grandchildren, and one brother (Noah). A daughter (Hilda) and 2 brothers (Sylvester and Cyrenius) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Wanner Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 24, in charge of Herbert Schultz and Robert Johnson; interment in the Wanner Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 5 - January 30, 1973

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BECHTEL, Mrs. Milton A. (Elizabeth) - At the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt, on Thursday, Dec. 21, 1972, after a brief illness, Elizabeth Ziegler, of 800 Frederick St., Kitchener, age 84 year,. born in Woolwich Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ziegler; a resident of Kitchener for the past 15 years and formerly along with her husband, farmed at Kossuth for many years; a member of Wanner Mennonite Church; a member of the Ladies Aid of First Mennonite Church and formerly a member of the Wanner Mennonite Friendship Circle. Wife of, Milton Bechtel; mother of Elton, Orville and Lester all of Route 2, Preston and Roy of Winnipeg Man.; sister of Noah Ziegler of Route 1. Elmira and the late Sylvester and Cyrenius; 12 grandchildren also survive. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St, W., Kitchener, until noon on Sunday, when removal will be made to Wanner Mennonite Church, for the service at 2: 30 p.m. with Rev. Herbert Schultz officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Region 22 Dec 1972

Elizabeth married Milton Arthur Bechtel 26 Mar 1919. Milton (son of John M. Bechtel and Elizabeth Stumpf) was born 31 Oct 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Feb 1983, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Hilda May Bechtel was born 23 May 1920, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1920, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Dec 1920, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Elton Hugh Bechtel was born 1 Jun 1921, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 2011, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Sep 2011, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Clayton Orville Bechtel was born 5 Feb 1923, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 2014, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Kenneth Roy "Roy" Bechtel was born 10 Jul 1925; died 1998; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
5. Howard Lester "Lester" Bechtel was born 9 Feb 1929; died 24 Jan 2021, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-154.1
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farm labourer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Peter married Magdalena Bauman 31 Dec 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Wendel H. Bauman and Magdalena Schneider) was born 5 Mar 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1942; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lena Bauman
• Name: Magdalena Ziegler
• Eby ID Number: 00002-154
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1909, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Magdalena Baumann, "the fifth member of Wendel and Magdalena (Snyder) Baumann's family, was born March 5th, 1861. On December 31st, 1877, she married Peter, son of Michael Ziegler. They reside in the township of Woolwich, two miles north of West Montrose, where they are engaged in farming. Their family consists of four children of whom one is dead.."


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.].

Other Events:

• Name: Michael Ziegler
• Eby ID Number: 00002-154.2
• Occupation: 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tailor
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tailor
• Residence: 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster

Notes:

Name also referred to as "George Michael" by others.


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.].

George married Catherine Meyer 15 Nov 1853, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Ludwig Moyer and Mary) was born CALC 12 Jan 1831, , Germany; died 12 Mar 1906, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catherine Meier
• Name: Catherine Moyer
• Name: Catherine Ziegler
• Name: Katherine Meyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113579
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

On Friday of last week, the earthly remains of Katherine Ziegler, mother of David Ziegler, Elmira, were buried in the Lutheran Cemetery here. Deceased died on the 13^th at the asylum at London where she had spent the last 33 years suffering from mental derangement. A funeral service was held in the Lutheran church; where a large number of friends, gathered in honour of the deceased. The husband of the deceased lay ill at the home of one of the sons in Michigan, and could not be at the funeral ??? the age of 76 years and leaves behind her husband, 5 sons, 3 daughters, ? grandchildren and one great-grandchild.


Elmira Signet March 1906

Other Events:

• Residence: Woolwich Township German Company Tract 085, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00002-149
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Wendel Baumann, "the oldest son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Baumann, was born August 29th, 1829. His boyhood days were spent on this father's farm three miles north of the town of Waterloo. On October 5th, 1850, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Baumann) Snyder, Jr. She was born January 21st, 1827 and died September 29th, 1893. On March 5th, 1850, they moved on their farm, being composed of lot No. 85, Germany Company's Tract, of the Township of Woolwich, about two miles north of St. Jacobs. Here he still resides with his youngest son, Wendel, who has rented the farm. 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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James Cain, a laborer on the farm of Wendel H. Bowman, Woolwich Twp., died of hydrophobia


Canada Christian Advocate, 26 Feb 1862

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There passed away last Saturday an aged and widely known resident of Woolwich township in the person of Wendel R. Bauman. His wife died several years ago, and of the large family only three children are living, namely, Menno living at Floradale, Mrs. Peter Ziegler at West Montrose, and Mrs. Joseph Musselman in Berlin. The burial took place at the Elmira Mennonite cemetery on Tuesday forenoon.

Elmira Advertizer 28 Apr 1909

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THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE

An interesting meeting took place the Saturday before last in the old log cabin in Waterloo Park.

This house was, of course, the first schoolhouse in this area and stood originally on the school-house square at the corner of King and Church Streets in Waterloo. It was built in 1820 and served its purpose until 1842, when it was torn down and a 1-storey stone house was constructed on the site. The dismantled log house was erected again in Greenbush and served as a residence for a long time for the coloured man, Mr. Carroll and his family. In the course of this year, the Waterloo Park Commissioners purchased the house, moved it to their park and furnished it again as it was when it was a school-house.

At this gathering, in addition to many other ladies and gentlemen, the following (male and female) former pupils attended, took their places on the benches, and were called to order by the 82-year-old teacher, Benjamin Burkholder, who held the scepter, or rather, the switch, from 1831 to 1842 in the old log-house: Joel Guth, 80 years old; Abraham Scherk, Blair, 79; Jakob Bricker, Waterloo, 77; Sarah Burkholder, nee Erb, Bridgeport, 75; Amos Weber, Berlin, 73; John C, Bricker, Hawksville, 71; Maria Erb, nee Quickfall, Norwich 69; David B. Eby, Waterloo, 69; Wendel Baumann, Woolwich, 68; Henry Stauffer, Erbsville, 67; Simon Beatty, Elmira, 67; Jakob Ratz, New Hamburg, 67; Israel Baumann, Berlin, 65; George Elbert, Moorefield, 63; George H. Baumann, Elmira, 63; John Devitt, Waterloo, 62; Richard Quickfall, Bridgeport, 62; Isaak Hoffmann, Waterloo, 61; Robert Barkwell, Peel, 60; Diana McMahon, nee Dekay, Berlin, 60; Thomas Quickfall, Floradale, 60; Benjamin Devitt, Waterloo, 60; Isaak Devitt, Floradale, 58; John Longmann, Peel, 57. In addition, to these, the teacher read the names of 25 pupils from the roll; they were, however, absent.

Mr. Burkholder gave an interesting talk about the history of the old school-house, and after him, Rev. J.A. MacLachlan, Rev. J. McNair, Mr. J.E. Baumann, M.P., and Mr. Jakob Ratz spoke about the old days which brought many things out of the past to mind again. School was, as a rule, only in session in winter and the costs were borne by the parents of the children. There were few subjects taught, namely: Reading, Writing and Sums. The children heard little about language, and geography; no child had more than 2 or 3 books. The predominant language was German. The pupils learned to read and write English, but didn't understand a word of it. Among the teachers in the old school-house from 1820-1842, with the exception of Mr. Burkholder, were the following whose names are still recognized: Jephtha DeKay, Joseph Guth, John Herringer, Peter Otto, John Dobbin, Elias Eby, Robert Barber, & Joseph Eby.

After those present, on hearing the various speeches felt themselves transported back to the past, the school was closed at four o'clock and the pupils were gathered together in front of the school and photographed as a group. On their return into the school, they found it had been transformed into a dining room with heavily-laden tables, which the old-timers thoroughly enjoyed. After everyone had chatted cordially for a while longer, the gathering broke up. The company will not meet again in complete numbers, nor in such a way.

Berliner Journal September 26, 1895 Page 4 Column 4

Wendel married Magdalena Schneider 5 Mar 1850, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Joseph Schneider and Mary Bauman) was born 21 Jan 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Magdalena Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00106-5987
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Magdalena B. Schneider, "the only daughter of Joseph and Mary (Baumann) Schneider, was born in Waterloo Township, on lot No. 63, German Company's Tract, January 21st, 1827. On February 5th, 1850, she was married to Wendel, eldest son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Baumann."

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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Last Sunday the Old-Mennonite church was the scene of a large gathering of people who had come together to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of the late Mr. Wendel H. Bauman. The deceased had passed the greater part of her lifetime in Woolwich township and was well known in this community.

Elmira Signet 05 Oct 1893 p. 4, col. 1

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Deaths: on the 29th ult., in Woolwich, Magdalen, wife of Wendel Bauman, aged 66 years, 7 months and 8 days.

Elmira Signet 05 Oct 1893 p. 5, col. 2

Other Events:

• Name: Louis Ziegler
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7710.2
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Ludwig — Katharine Gassert. Katharine was born 1791, , Germany; died 21 Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catherine Dattzet
• Name: Katharine Ziegler
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7710.3
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-271607
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Ludwig — Mary. Mary was born 1800, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Moyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-271608

Other Events:

• Name: Joseph Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-30
• Residence: 1825, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 027, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Joseph Baumann, "the second son of Wendel Baumann and his wife Maria (Huber) Baumann, was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, March 8th, 1796, came to Canada in 1819 and settled three miles north-west of the town of Waterloo, where he died December 21st, 1864. They had a family of seven children. "

Joseph Baumann, "son of Wendel and Mary (Huber) Baumann, grandson of Christian Baumann, and great grandson of the old progenitor, Wendel Baumann, was born in the Alleghany Valley, Berks County, Pennsylvania, March 8th, 1796. In May, 1819, he left his native home and came to Canada, arriving at old Abraham Erb's place in Waterloo, some time in the month of June. After being here for a few weeks he engaged himself to Abraham Erb to manufacture flour barrels, and other ware belonging to the coopering trade. He had his home with old Christian Schantz who resided on a large farm, about one and one-half miles south-east of Berlin, now in possession Aaron B. Shantz. Here he formed the acquaintance of Anna, the eldest daughter of Christian Shantz, whom he married September 23rd, 1821. She was born October 19th, 1801, and died October 19th, 1822, aged 21 years. This union, although of but thirteen months duration, was blessed with one child, a daughter named Anna, who was born July 16th, 1822, and died August 10th, 1822, aged 25 days. After the decease of his wife he still continued in the services of old Abraham Erb, and had his home with his father-in-law. Some time during the year 1824 he formed an acquaintance with Elizabeth, daughter of George and Barbara (Good) Hoffman. She was born February 12th, 1795. On February 20th, 1825 they were married. In the spring of the same year they moved on their farm, being composed of lot No. 27, German Company's Tract. Here they resided until their deaths. He died December 21st, 1864, and she died May 6th, 1879. Their family consists 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.].

Joseph married Elizabeth Hoffman 20 Feb 1825. Elizabeth (daughter of George Hoffman and Barbara Ann Good) was born 12 Feb 1795, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 6 May 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00055-3776

Notes:

Elizabeth Hoffman, "was born February 12th, 1795. She was married to Joseph Baumann, February 20th, 1825, and died May 6th, 1879.."


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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00106-5975
• 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; Gentleman
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Death: 21 Feb 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Land: 1920, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 063, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

Joseph Schneider, "the fourth member of Christian and Elizabeth (Erb) Schneider's family, was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, January 12th, 1796. When ten years of age his parents moved to Canada and in spring 1806, they settled near Doon where he was raised. On February 27th, 1820, he was married to Mary, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bear) Baumann. She was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, September 26th, 1794, and died in Waterloo Township, February 11th, 1838. After her death he was again married, March 31st 1839, to Anna Catharine Weicker who was born November 21st, 1813, and died April 12th 1890. No issue of second married. On March 20th, 1820 he moved on his farm, lot No. 63, German Company Tract, where he resided until his death which took place February 21st, 1874. To him and his first wife were born two 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.].

House:
Log house originally 2 story built on German Company Tract Lot 63, Waterloo Township by Joseph Schneider. Logs moved to St. Jacob's Farmers Market and converted to 1 story.

Joseph married Mary Bauman 27 Feb 1820. Mary (daughter of Reverend Joseph O. Bauman and Mary Baer) was born 26 Jan 1794, Berks Co., Pennsylvania; died 11 Feb 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Bauman
• Name: Mary Schneider
• Eby ID Number: 00002-38

Notes:

Mary Baumann, "the third daughter of Joseph Bowman, was born January 26th, 1794, and died February 11th, 1838. She was married to Joseph Schneider, Jr. They resided three miles north of the town of Waterloo, on the farm now in possession of their son, Christian B. Snyder."


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.].