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Jacob Bettschen

Male 1842 - Yes, date unknown


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  1. 1.  Jacob Bettschen was born 1842, , Ontario, Canada (son of Gotleib Bettschen and Catherine Forler); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77808


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Gotleib Bettschen was born 6 Apr 1813, , Switzerland (son of David Bettschen and Elizabeth Bruegger); died 28 Apr 1883, Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA; was buried , Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien, Michigan, United States.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76596
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith

    Gotleib — Catherine Forler. Catherine (daughter of Johannes "John" Forler and Catharine "Katie" Krieger) was born 23 Mar 1825, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1901; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherine Forler was born 23 Mar 1825, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Johannes "John" Forler and Catharine "Katie" Krieger); died 1901; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States.

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    • Name: Catherine Bettschen
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77669

    Children:
    1. 1. Jacob Bettschen was born 1842, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John Bettschen was born 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Catherine Bettschen was born 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. George Bettschen was born 25 Jun 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 26 Aug 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  David Bettschen was born Sep 1782, Avers, Reichenbach, Frutingen, Canon Bern, Switzerland; died 13 Sep 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89248
    • Immigration: 1825, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Notes:

    David Bettschen settled on approximately 100 acres of the south half of Lot 5, Concession 3 in 1831 nearby the settlement of New Dundee. In 1832 Bettschen had built a log house, barn and blacksmith shop on the property. John Allchin purchased the farm in 1842, and the property was later purchased by Donald MacDonald.

    An Archaeological Perspective of an Historic Overview of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Scarlett E. Janusas Aug 1988 pg 58

    David — Elizabeth Bruegger. Elizabeth was born 7 Apr 1771, , Switzerland; died 24 Apr 1856; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Bruegger was born 7 Apr 1771, , Switzerland; died 24 Apr 1856; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Bettschen
    • Name: Elspeth Brugger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89253

    Children:
    1. Mator Jacob Bettschen was born 8 May 1808, , Switzerland; died 24 Jul 1869, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Christian Bettschen was born 17 May 1810, , Switzerland; died May 1862, , Lake Co. Illinois.
    3. 2. Gotleib Bettschen was born 6 Apr 1813, , Switzerland; died 28 Apr 1883, Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA; was buried , Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien, Michigan, United States.
    4. Gilgian Wilhelm "William" Bettschen was born 3 Oct 1814, Reuebruegg, Switzerland; died 29 Jan 1890, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Johannes "John" Forler was born 21 Mar 1801, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 5 Feb 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: John Forler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43236
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tavern Keeper
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist

    Johannes — Catharine "Katie" Krieger. Catharine was born 24 Jun 1796, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 31 May 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catharine "Katie" Krieger was born 24 Jun 1796, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 31 May 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-398639
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Last Thursday passed away one of the pioneers of Wellesley in the person on Mrs. Katy Forler widow of the late John Forler, whom she survived about twenty seven years. Deceased was a native of Elsasse Lorreine and came to this country in 1828, settled in Wilmot and afterwards moved to Wellesley,where she has resided ever since. Mrs. Forler was a woman much respected and beloved by all who knew her, a consistent member of the Lutheran Church, and has reached the age of 92 years. The funeral was held on Saturday 2 and was largely attended by the neighbours and family.

    New Hamburg Independent

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    On May 31, Catharine, widow of Johannes Forler who pre-deceased her 27 years ago, died in Wilmot at the great age of 91 years, 11 months and 8 days. She emigrated 60 years ago from Alsace and is survived by numerous descendants - 4 children, 50 grandchildren and 70 great-grandchildren.

    Berliner Journal

    Children:
    1. 3. Catherine Forler was born 23 Mar 1825, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1901; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States.
    2. Margaretha Forler was born 31 Jan 1828, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 26 Nov 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John K. Forler was born 30 Nov 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. George K. Forler was born 26 Jul 1831, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1909, Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA; was buried , Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien, Michigan, United States.
    5. Maria "Mary" Forler was born 21 Jul 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 16 Mar 1834, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1873, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jacob K. Forler was born 10 Nov 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 7 Dec 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1913, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Christian Forler was born 18 Feb 1837, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1921, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Bentinck Twp., Hanover, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Christine Forler was born 19 Jul 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1865, Neustadt, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Neustadt, Grey Co., Ontario.


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