Beatrice Bricker

Other Events:

• Name: Beatrice Hertzberger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73441
• Residence: 1910, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran
• Residence: 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1941, 6 Vancamp Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

"Records indicate that Susannah had a daughter Beatrice and the father was Norman Bowman. Nothing more is known about Norman at this time."

Susannah Bock, ...[Eby 1137] b. 27 Mar 1860 d. 5 Jan 1936 . (2019). Ezraeby.com. Retrieved 9 February 2019, from https://ezraeby.com/getperson.php?personID=I55740&tree=mennonite

Beatrice married Eldon Irvin Hertzberger 28 Dec 1910, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Eldon (son of Allan Hertzberger and Elizabeth "Lizzie") was born 14 Aug 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 1938; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Susan Hertzberger was born 21 Dec 1915; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Hertzberger was born 15 Apr 1917; died 15 Apr 1917.
3. Lloy Joan Hertzberger was born 18 Sep 1918, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died May 1971, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.
4. Grant Orin Hertzberger was born 22 Sep 1921; died 30 Jun 2016; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45146334
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1271
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1892, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mail Carrier
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

Notes:

Noah Bricker," was born October 8th, 1862. He is married to Susannah Bock and resides at home with his parents where he assists his father in working the large farm. They have no family."

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

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Bricker-Noah B., son of Benj. Bricker, was born at Roseville, Ont., Oct. 8, 1861; died at Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 24, 1926; aged 64 y. 5 m. 16 d. He was married to Susanna Bock in 1891. He leaves one daughter, two grandchildren, nine brothers and sisters--Amos Bricker, Elijah Bricker, Menno Bricker, George Bricher, John Bricker, Mrs. Susanna Bricker, Mrs. Polly Groff, Mrs. Nancy Detweiler, Mrs. Hanna Cassel. He was a member of the United Brethren Church of Roseville. In his last days he expressed himself as having accepted the faith and practise of the Mennonite Church, of which his parents were faithful and devout members. He was buried at the Mennonite Church Cemetery, Roseville, Ont. C.F. Derstine, of Kitchener, Ont., preached from the text, "This we have by the Word of the Lord."

Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 6 - May 6, 1926, Pages 126-127

Noah married Susannah Bock 2 Feb 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of David Bock and Catharine S. Jones) was born 27 Mar 1860, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45146378
• Name: Susannah Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00012-1137.4
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shirt Maker
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethan

Notes:

Bricker.--Susannah, widow of the late Noah Bricker died at the home of her daughter in Kitchener, Ont., after a lengthy illness, Jan. 5, 1936; aged 75 y. 9 m. 9 d. She was born on March 27, 1860, a daughter of the late David and Catherine Bock, and was united in holy wedlock to Noah Bricker about 46 years ago, who passed to his eternal reward on March 24, 1926. She leaves 1 daughter (Mrs. Eldon Hertzberger), who so tenderly cared for her mother during her last long illness; also 2 grandchildren and 3 brothers (Addison J. Bock of Kitchener and David and Simeon Bock, both of Windsor, Ont.). One sister and two brothers predeceased her. Sister Bricker was a faithful member of the First Mennonite Church. She will be missed among the circle of her home, community and church. Funeral services were conducted by C. F. Derstine, G. F. Barthel, and E. Becker. Theme, The Broken Circle.

Gospel Herald, January 30, 1936 - Vol. XXVIII, No.44 - page 941, 942, 943

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34572250
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1261
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 11 Lot 35, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Benjamin Bricker," the eldest in family, was born December 19th, 1825. He is a farmer and resides at Roseville, on the old "Ben. Rosenberger Farm." On July 1st, 1846, he was married to Esther, daughter of George B. and Mary (Shoemaker) Bechtel. She was born March 4th, 1826. To them was born a family of 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.].

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Bricker.- On the 13th of April, 1907, at his residence, near Roseville, Waterloo Co., Ont., of paralysis, Bro. Benjamin Bricker, aged 81 Y., 3 M., 25 D. He was the oldest of a family of 18 children, and lived all his life within half a mile of where he was born. He was married to Esther Bechtel July 1, 1846. The union was blessed with eight sons and five daughters, of whom two sons preceded him in death. The rest, with their aged widowed mother, and many grandchildren and other relatives are left to mourn the loss of one whom they cherished. Bro. Bricker was a faithful member of the church and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all in his community. May God comfort the bereaved family.

Herald of Truth April 25, 1907, page 159 Volume XLIV, Number 17

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In Memoriam Died In Roseville, Ont., on Saturday, April 13th, 1907, at 5.15 o'clock, a.m., Benjamin R. Bricker, aged 81 years, 3 months, 25 days. The Funeral Will take place on Tuesday afternoon, 16th inst, at 1.30 o'clock, from his late residence to the Roseville Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation^.

Funeral Card

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ROSEVILLE PIONEER PASSES
BENJAMIN BRICKER, AGED 81, FALLS VICTIM TO PARALYSIS
SURVIVED BY FAMILY OF ELEVEN.

Another of the pioneers of the Township passed away to-day when Mr. Benjamin Bricker, of Roseville succumbed to a severe paralytic stroke sustained a week ago. He passed away at 5.15 this morning in his 82nd year. He was a native of this County, being born within half a mile of where for many years he has had his home and where he died. He followed farming until six or seven years ago. He was a successful yeoman and had laid up a snug competency. He was a faithful member of the Old Mennonite denomination and a man whose word was honesty itself.

He is survived by a widow and a family of eleven, as follows; Mrs. D. Snyder, Roseville; Mrs. A. Bricker, Yale, Mich., Mrs. Kraft, Roseville; Mrs. Detweiler, Wolverton; Amos, Berlin; Elijah and George at Yale; Mrs. Cassell, Hamburg; Noah, Menno and John at Roseville.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the house.

The Berlin News Record 13 Apr 1907, Sat Page 1

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RAILWAY CROSSING A DEATH- TRAP.

Benjamin Bricker, of Roseville, and his grand-daughter, Miss Maud Bricker, narrowly escaped an awful death Wednesday morning, driving across the C.P.R. tracks on the Roseville Road, west of the Galt cemetery by being struck by the 10.23 express, going east. As it was, the rear end of the waggon was struck, and Mr. Bricker was violently hurled to the road, the wagon smashed into kindling wood, and the horse ran away. Miss Bricker escaped injury by jumping, but the extent of Mr. Bricker's injuries are not known. Immediately after the accident the train was brought to a standstill, and Mr. and Miss Bricker were taken to the station in the train, and Dr. Hawk was summoned. The doctor ordered Mr. Bricker removed to the hospital, but before he had an opportunity to examine him. a message was received from Roseville, asking that he be taken home. The ambulance conveyed him thence.

The Galt Reformer says that the crossing where the accident occurred is a veritable death trap, and that It was nothing short of a miracle that Mr. and Miss Bricker were not killed.

The Berlin News Record 24 Jun 1904, Fri Page 5

Benjamin married Esther Bechtel 1 Jul 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of George B. Bechtel and Maria "Mary" Shoemaker) was born 4 Mar 1826, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 30 Dec 1909, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34572234
• Name: Esther Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0734
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Esther Bechtel "the third daughter of George B. Bechtel and his second wife, was born March 4th, 1826. She is married to Benjamin Bricker and resides on a farm near Roseville, Ontario. They have a family of twelve 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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Bricker.-- Esther (Bechtel) Bricker, wife of Benjamin Bricker, died on Thursday, Dec. 30, 1909, at Roseville, Ont. She was born in Bucks Co., Pa., and came to Canada when four years old. In 1836 she was married to Benjamin, and died in the same room in which she was married. She leaves six sons and five daughters to mourn her death. Funeral was conducted by N. S. Stauffer and S. Gehman.

Gospel Herald- Vol. 2, No. 44 - January 27, 1910 - page 703, 704

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61st WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED AT ROSEVILLE

ELEVEN CHILDREN MEET WITH AGED PARENTS.

A unique birthday party was celebrated on New Year's day at Roseville, when Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bricker celebrated the 61st anniversary of their wedding day. The event was marked by a reunion of all the eleven sons and daughters, viz:- Mrs. Daniel Snyder of Roseville; George and Elijah and Mrs. Abram Bricker of Yale, Mich.; Mrs. Groff, Mrs. Detweiler, Noah, Menno and John of Roseville; Mrs. Cassel of New Hamburg and Amos Bricker of Berlin. The oldest of the children is Mrs. Snyder of Roseville, who is 60 years of age.

John, the youngest is 37. It is 46 years since a member of the family has been removed by death. Needless to say the day was one of peaceful enjoyment to both parents and children, who spent the hours in a social way. Mr. Cassel made an appropriate address, extending congratulations to the aged couple.

The Weekly News-Record 03 Jan 1907, Thu Page 1

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In Memoriam Died At Roseville, Ont., on Thursday, December 30th, 1909, at 4.45 o'clock, p.m, Esther Bechtel, Relict of the late Benjamin Bricker, aged 83 years, 9 months, 26 days. The Funeral Will take place on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 2nd, 1910, at 1 o'clock, from the residence of her son John Bricker, to the Roseville Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Other Events:

• Birth: , Germany
• Eby ID Number: 00012-1137
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

David Bock, "was born February 19th, 1824. He is married to Catharine Jones. They reside in Berlin"

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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Preston News:

Two more cases of smallpox have been discovered in Preston. Mr. Bock, of Wilmot Township, uncle of Miss Rosenberger, who had been visiting at the home of John Rosenberger prior to the discovery of the Kate Rosenberger case, has developed the disease. He had left and gone to the home of Jacob Rosenberger, Queen Street, a brother of Miss Katie Rosenberger.

They were quarantined and the case appeared on Saturday. Mr. Bock was taken to John Rosenberger's house, where the first case is. This morning we were informed that Miss Rosenberger's father, John Rosenberger, had become a victim of the disease.

In connection with these cases of the disease, a strange thing occurred on Saturday afternoon, when Mr. John Rosenberger's son, Joseph, who resides near the hop yards, and who has been quarantined for some time, developed a sort of dementic, and got away from the house. Not returning in the evening, his wife became concerned and revealed her fears to some friends. The fire alarm was rung and a search was instituted, which lasted til midnight. Just as the friends were about despairing of finding the missing man, he was discovered sitting down at the edge of the river, apparently unconscious of the bitter cold. When found, his hands and feet were frozen. He is, however, quite well today.

GALT WEEKLY REFORMER - 22 Jan 1903

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Preston News:

The death occurred this morning of Mr. Bock, of Wilmot Township, aged 79 years, at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Rosenberger, Preston, after a week's illness^.

GALT WEEKLY REFORMER - 29 Jan 1903

Occupation:
Lived with his brother Levi.

David — Catharine S. Jones. Catharine (daughter of John Jones and Martha Saltzberger) was born 1836, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catharine S. Bock
• Eby ID Number: 00062-4023
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catharine Jones, "is married to David Bock, a retired farmer. They reside in Berlin."

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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94678433
• Name: Johann Bruecker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1260
• Residence: 1835, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 11 Lot 33, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

John Bricker," the fifth son of John and Annie Bricker, was born February 15th, 1805. He was first married to Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Polly (Detweiler) Rosenberger. She was born April 7th, 1806. After their marriage they moved on a farm a little east of Roseville, Ontario, where she died of cholera, August 2nd, 1834. After her decease Mr. Bricker was married to Susannah, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Wagner) Bergey. She was born December 14th, 1814 and died February 7th, 1888. He died May 20th, 1871. His family consisted of eighteen children, five of which were born unto his first wife and thirteen to the second wife

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

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On the 20th of May, in Dumfries township, Waterloo county, Ont., John Bricker, aged 66 years, 2 months and 5 days. He was buried on the 23rd at Carlisle. Funeral discourses by Enoch Detweiler and John McNelly. His death occurred suddenly. His Son came home late at night with a team, and he was holding the horses by the head until his son would get a lamp, but before the Son had reached the house, the horses ran away, an he was found lying on the ground near the place where the horses started, and soon expired.

Herald of Truth - Volume VIII, Number 7 - July, 1871 - pp 110,111

John — Elizabeth Rosenberger. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Rosenberger and Maria "Polly" Detweiler) was born 7 Apr 1806, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 2 Aug 1834, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/247569284
• Name: Elizabeth Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1260.1
• Epidemic: 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cholera

Notes:

Elizabeth Rosenberger, "fifth member in the family of Jacob Rosenberger, was married to John Bricker. They resided near Roseville where she died many years ago, leaving a family of several 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.].

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22433115
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0686
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 009E, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

George B. Bechtel "was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, near Pottstown, May 24th, 1777. On November 16th, he was married to Esther Livergood. They resided on his father's old place near Pottstown, Pennsylvania, where she died March 2nd, 1814, leaving a family of four children, namely: V Catharine, V Levi, V George L., and V Isaiah L.. After the decease of his first wife he was married to Maria, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Tyson) Shoemaker, November 25th, 1817. She was born January 21st, 1793, and died in Waterloo County, Ontario, February 6th, 1840. They moved to Canada in 1829, and resided for two years on the farm now possessed by Joseph M. Brubacher, about two miles north of the town of Waterloo. From here they moved on the farm now possessed by Dilman S. Shantz. The second union was blessed with six children, namely: V Noah, V Rudolph, V Abigail, V Leah, V Esther, and V Isabella."


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 Maria "Mary" Shoemaker 25 Nov 1817. Maria (daughter of Jacob Shoemaker and Mary Tyson) was born 21 Jan 1793, Frederick Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 6 Feb 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22433193
• Name: Maria "Mary" Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0686.6

Other Events:

• Land: Wilmot Township - Block A Concession 4 Lot 09, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Military: War of 1812
• Eby ID Number: 00012-1130
• Birth: 18 Feb 1798
• Land: 1816, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 118, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Public Service: 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Assessor - Waterloo Township
• Public Service: 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk - Waterloo Township
• Land: 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 118, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Public Service: 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Assessor - Wilmot Township
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; potter
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retired Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jacob Bock, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 18th, 1798. He came to Canada when a mere lad and made his home with his uncle, Christian Reichart, who resided at Freeport, Ontario. He was married to Catharine daughter of old John and Elizabeth (Diefenbacher) Shupe. She was born March 29th 1798, and died May 2nd, 1869. He died March 18th 1867. The resided near New Dundee, Ontario, on the farm now possessed by Mr. David E. Bergey. To them was born a family of fifteen 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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On the 18th of March, in Wilmot Township, Waterloo Co., C.W., JACOB BOCK, aged 78 years and one month. He leaves a widow and ten children to mourn their loss. Funeral sermons were preached by the brethren George Smith and Moses Bowman. He was a Deacon in the Mennonite Church for 24 years. L.B.

HERALD OF TRUTH - Volume IV, Number 5 - May 1867 - Page 78

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Jacob Bock's Will:

The last will and testament of Jacob Bock the Elder of the Township of Wilmot in the County of Waterloo, in the Province of Upper Canada. I Jacob Bock considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being yet of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same, do make and publish this my last will and testament in the following manner and form.

First, I will that my funeral expenses and other lawful debts shall as soon as may be paid by hereinafter named Executor out of my Estate. I will that after my death my beloved wife Katharine shall have and own and possess all the household furniture together with all and singular the effects commodities and income from the farm on which we now live and every property that I may be in possession of at my death the same to have and to hold for her own use and benefit as long as she shall live.

I Will that after her death all the household furniture and all her private property shall he appraised and sold by my after named executor to the best advantage either public or private as to him shall seem most fit and proper. I also will that my daughter Magdalena shall have the sum of One Hundred Dollars and the privilege of taking any article at the appraisment for her own use, all this over and above her lawful share.

I Will that one year after the demise of myself and wife my Estate shall be settled and a division made among all my children so they all receive ever equal and alike, and concerning the legacy in my favor from my Brother John's Estate in the State of Pennsylvania when that becomes due and is collected then I Will that that also be divided even equal and alike, and lastly that Wendle Hallman of the Township of Wilmot in the County of Waterloo and Province of Upper Canada be constituted and appointed the Executor of this my last will and Testament and he is hereby enpowered to collect debts grant receipts and to do my thing and everything that may be required in settling up the Estate, revoking all former wills heretofore by me made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty ninth day of January one thousand eight hundred and sixty one.

Signed, Jacob Bock

Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said Jacob Bock as his last will and testament in the presence of us, who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed their names.
Signed, John Hallman; Jacob Bock, Junior.

Filed for recording, October 27 A.D. 1876. A true copy taken from the original Nov. 16, 1876. A. A. Skinner, Register.
(Source: Will Book, Vol H., Page

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JACOB BOCK (1789-1867): WATERLOO COUNTY'S FIRST POTTER by Michael Bird

Dr. Bird, an associate professor of Religious Studies at Renison College, University of Waterloo, has made an extensive study of Germanic folk arts and crafts in Ontario and is the author of a number of books and articles dealing with the subject.

The tradition of village craftsmanship was particularly strong throughout the 19th century in Waterloo County, supported by the German settlers and their descendants who patronized local cabinetmakers, blacksmiths, weavers and potters. Of special interest is a Mennonite craftsman who produced redware pottery in the 1820s, making him the earliest known potter of Waterloo County, and one of the earliest in Upper Canada.

During the early waves of emigration from Pennsylvania to Waterloo Township, numerous talented craftsmen brought with them the necessary skills required by a fledgling community along the Grand River. Among these early settlers appears the name of Jacob Bock, a Pennsylvania-German Mennonite whose family made the trek from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Canada in the early 1800s. According to the account of local historian Ezra E. Eby, Jacob Bock came to Canada when a mere lad and made his home with his uncle, Christian Reichert, who resided at Freeport, Ontario.(Footnote 1) Married to Catharine Shupe (1798-1869), he lived in the Freeport area until eventually moving a few miles further to the west, where he took up farming near New Dundee, settling on the farm later owned by David E. Bergey.

Throughout his life, Jacob Bock was to serve the local community in various capacities, including both civic and religious functions. In 1823 he was appointed township clerk, a task he performed until 1827, when the position was filled by David Clemens. (Footnote 2) Bock returned to these duties in later years. In a letter written in 1844 to his brothers John and David, of Greencastle, Pennsylvania, Jacob narrates the following interesting story:

I myself have now been confined for two weeks with a sore foot. I had for two years to travel our township regularly to take the assessment, and this year on the 8th of March, when on my return home after taking my route, my horse fell with me and bruised my right foot in such a manner that after riding about a mile my foot swelled so that I had to cut the boot to get it off. (Footnote 3)

In addition to his services as township clerk, Jacob Bock accepted, somewhat reluctantly, the township position of superintendent of Common Schools, which he described as a very critical, harassing, difficult, unprofitable and like-wise responsible business, and an imposed task which ...I still expect to get through with credit to myself and without incurring any penalty. (Footnote 4)

That Jacob Bock was a man of strong religious character is attested by family recollection and by notes preserved by descendants, (Footnote 5) and by the fact he was ordained the first deacon in the Blenheim Mennonite Church, assuming that position in 1841. (Footnote 6) He served in this capacity until his death in 1867, when he was succeeded by John Cressman. (Footnote 7)

On the basis of known signed and dated pieces, it appears that the pottery-making career of Jacob Bock was brief and of modest proportion. The positively identifiable crocks from his hand were made within a few short years. Most were made in a single year, 1825, between the dates of January 4 and September 17. One jar is dated 1822, making it possibly the earliest known surviving example of Ontario redware pottery. That pottery-making was a short-lived activity is suggested in the remark by descendants, pottery-making must have been a sideline for him; he was really a farmer first and foremost. (Footnote 8)

Pottery examples attributable to Jacob Bock are few in number, but include several unusual straight-sided earthenware jars with applied decoration in the form of faces and a figure labelled S. Ambrosius. From these pieces it is apparent that he employed a mould with which he was able to fashion identical details. Made of dark earthenware, these jars are finished with transparent glaze. They do not possess the dramatic mottling or spatter technique used by many Germanic potters in Ontario, although the interiors are finished with a black speckling similar to that used by later Waterloo County potters such as William K. Eby (1831-1910) of Conestogo.

The choice of design motifs on the Bock earthenware jars suggests the possibility that he was familiar with comparatively sophisticated European press-moulded ceramics. Such applied figurative details are to be seen also on stoneware pottery. It is not inconceivable that he had seen a single piece from which he adapted general design arrangements used in his own work. The figure of St. Ambrosius, known traditionally as patron saint of bees, is imprinted four times on some jars, while on the September 17, 1825 example it appears twice. Some jars have a small number of applied faces, while the September 17 jar has this detail applied in 46 places around the exterior of the piece! In contrast to much simple utilitarian earthenware of Ontario's Germanic settlements, the pieces made by Jacob Bock present an almost formal appearance, an effect to be achieved again at a much later date by Germanic potters in Huron County who produced urns and flowerpots with applied sprigs and floral embellishments. While Jacob Bock made a very small number of jars during a brief period for localized use, these later potters manufactured a large quantity of decorated earthenware over a lengthy period for comparatively wide distribution.

Two other pre-1830 pottery examples found in Waterloo County are of somewhat less certain attribution. One is a simple storage jar with the date 1820 inscribed on the bottom, found in Preston (Cambridge). Another is a redware barrel, inscribed Waterloo 1827. The signature on this piece, if by the same hand, suggests a production of at least five years. If by another hand, it raises the intriguing possibility of two potters at work in Waterloo Township at an extremely early date.

Although the pottery-making career of Jacob Bock was of short duration, it is interesting that he apparently continued to think of himself as a craftsman until late in life. Indeed, in the 1851 Ontario Census there appears a last descriptive entry: Jacob Bock potter retired craftsman. (Footnote 9)

FOOTNOTES
1. Ezra E. Eby, A Biographical History of Early Settlers and Their Descendants in Waterloo Township (Kitchener: reprinted by Eldon D. Weber, 1971), p. 69.
2. Waterloo Historical Society, vol. 16 (1928), p. 39.
3. Waterloo Historical Society, vol. 50 (1962), p. 93.
4. Ibid., p. 93.
5. Much helpful information was generously provided to the writer by Evelyn Blundell, Mildred Lehman and other descendants in
conversations in August and September, 1980.
6. Cf. L. J. Burkholder, A Brief History of the Mennonites in Ontario (Toronto, 1935), p. 280.
7. Ibid., p. 64.
8. Cameron Bock of New Dundee made this observation in conversations with the author in January, 1980, indicating that it was a generally-held view among family descendants.
9. Recorded in 1851 Ontario Census Returns, District 2, Wilmot Township, Waterloo County, p. 69.
(Source: Waterloo Historical Society, Volume 20, 1982)

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"... On the 18th day of June, 1812, President Madison declared war against England. This placed the Pennsylvania people in a very trying position and as they could not be induced to take up arms, they were pressed into service as teamsters and were obliged to furnish their own horses. Ox-teams were employed when no horses were to be had. Those who were required to serve in this capacity were Christian Schneider Jr., Peter Erb, Joseph Eby, Samuel Eschelman, Benjamin Springer, Frederick Herner, Jacob Bock, Henry Pannebecker, John Scheirich, Henry Wismer, John Biehn, Adam Shupe and Wildfong.

In January, 1813, General Proctor defeated the Americans near Detroit, capturing General Wilkinson with 500 men. In September General Harrison having been joined by a fierce body of riflemen from Kentucky, advanced towards Detroit in such force that General Proctor crossed the Detroit River and retreated up the Thames. On being followed by the American Army of 3500 men, he made a stand at Moraviantown with 800 British and 500 Indians under Tecumseh. This warrior was killed, and Proctor retreated in great confusion to Burlington Heights in order to join the Niagara Army. A number of the Waterloo people were up at the battle on the Thames. These Waterloo boys acting as teamsters had taken shelter in a swamp near by while the battle was being fought. An officer of the British army, seeing that all was lost, gave them warning, said 'Boys, all is lost, clear out and make the best you can,' upon which some ran, while others unhitched their horses and rode off for their lives. Christian Schneider Jr., who carried the money-safe on his wagon, cleared out on his horses, leaving the wagon with all its contents behind. In this defeat old Adam Shupe was taken prisoner by the Americans. He was taken before General Harrison who, perceiving his innocent and harmless appearance, dismissed him and granted him permission to return to his Canadian home. He lost both his horses and wagon. Christian Schneider was away the greater part of the summer. On his first trip he had a two-horse team. After being home a few weeks he had to go again, this time with a four-horse team. During this war which lasted a little more than two years, quite a number of small battles were fought in the Niagara Peninsula and in the vicinity of Detroit. Quite a few of these Pennsylvania Dutch boys were pressed to serve as teamsters and exposed to all manner of danger, but strange to say, not one lost his life through the war.

On the 24th of December, 1814, peace was made between England and the United States, leaving each in exactly the same position as they had been before the war. After peace was restored the government of Canada fully compensated those teamsters for their losses during the war and for their valuable services. Christian Schneider Jr. was paid $5.00 a day for the time he served with a two-horse team, and $8.00 per day for a four-horse team, besides they were paid for horses and wagons that were lost during the time they served the government."


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 — Catharine Shupe. Catharine (daughter of John Shupe and Elizabeth Diefenbach) was born 29 Mar 1798, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 2 May 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 May 1869, Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catharine Bock
• Eby ID Number: 00095-5353.3

Notes:

On Sunday, the 2d of May, in Wilmot Township, Waterloo County, Ontario, Widow Catharine Bock, aged 71 years, 2 months and 4 days. Her maiden name was Schupp. She was sick about eight days, during which time she suffered much; not withstanding she said: "My Savior suffered much more and was entirely innocent." She was much concerned about the Salvation of her Children, and admonished them to live peaceably together, and finally she said she had committed them to the care of the Lord, and desired to meet them all in heaven. She was buried on the 5th at Blenheim M. House. The funeral services were conducted by John Baer, Jacob Hallmann, Enoch Detweiler and George Smith.


Herald of Truth - Volume VI, Number 12 - December 1869 - pages 190 & 191

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00062-4009
• Occupation: 1840, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; innkeeper
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

John Jones, "was a native of Chester County, Pennsylvania, where he was born December 27th, 1794. He was of English parentage and his forefathers belonged to the Society of Friends. When a young man Mr. Jones came to Canada and settled near Preston where he was soon married to Martha, daughter of John Philip and Veronica (Gingerich) Saltzberger. She was born October 20th, 1808, and died in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, February 14th, 1885. They resided in different places of Waterloo and Oxford Counties, Ontario. He died October 30th, 1859. To them was born a family of fifteen 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.].

John — Martha Saltzberger. Martha (daughter of John Philip Saltzberger and Veronica Gingrich) was born 20 Oct 1808, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1885, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87208358
• Name: Martha Jones
• Eby ID Number: 00098-5491
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Martha Saltzberger, "was born October 20th, 1808, and was married to John Jones. They are both dead and are buried in the Blenheim (Mennonite) graveyard. They had a family of fifteen 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.].