Lorene Isabelle Good

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• Name: Lorene Isabelle Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79612

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Lorene Brubacher, 1937-2017

Lorene Isabelle Brubacher, 79, of Petitcodiac passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at home with family at her side.
Growing up in St. Jacobs,ON, the daughter of the late George and Viola (Kraft) Good, she led an active athletic youth. Marrying John in 1958, they raised five children for whom Lorene showed the meaning of unconditional love. In 1977 they moved to Petitcodiac where Lorene continued to live her life shaped by her faith showing love and compassion to family and strangers alike. She was a founding and well loved member of the Petitcodiac Mennonite Church.

She is survived and sadly missed by her loving husband John; children Douglas (Lee-Ann), Ottawa, Donald, Petitcodiac, Frank (Donna), Petitcodiac, Sandra Bunnett (David), Havelock, and Mark (Selena), Moncton; beloved grandchildren Kelvin, Clyde, Allie, Jeremy, Kyle, Ryan, Marta, Jacob, Daniel, Chloe, and Emily; sisters Alice Brubacher, St. Jacobs, ON and Eleanor Buehler (Zenus), Floradale, ON; brother Elmer Good (Irene), Drayton, ON, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Resting at the Petitcodiac Mennonite Church, 285 Old Post Road, visiting will be Friday, February 10 from 7 to 9 pm and from where the funeral will be held Saturday, February 11 at 2:30 pm with Pastor Gordon Driedger officiating. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of Salisbury Funeral Home.

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BRUBACHER, Lorene (nee Good) Lorene Isabelle Brubacher, 79, of Petitcodiac, NB passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at home with family at her side. Daughter of the late George and Viola (Kraft) Good, Lorene grew up in St. Jacobs, ON. Marrying John in 1958, they spent time in the Parkhill and Nairn area. In 1977 they moved to Petitcodiac, NB. She was a founding and well loved member of the Petitcodiac Mennonite Church. She is survived and sadly missed by her loving husband John; 5 children and 11 beloved grandchildren; sisters Alice Brubacher, St. Jacobs, and Eleanor Buehler (Zenus), Floradale; brother Elmer Good (Irene), Drayton, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, March 10 at 2 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Canadian Bible Society or MCC would be appreciated. Share condolences at www.keirsteads.ca


The Waterloo Region Record, 17 Feb. 2016

Lorene — John Brubacher. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54717
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mother's Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1962, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

George Good, 67, of St. Jacobs died at the K-W Hospital Friday after a lengthy illness.

Born in Woolwich Township, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Good. He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church.
He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Viola Kraft, in 1952 and is survived by his widow, the former Maryann Hoffman; one. son, Elmer, St. Jacobs; three daughters, Mrs Martin (Alice) Good- all of Toronto, Mrs. John (Lorene) Brubacher of Parkhill, Mrs. Zenas (Eleanor) Buehler of St. Jacobs; three brothers, Leander and Arnan of Waterloo, and Stanley, Kitchener: and six grandchildren. One brother and one sister predeceased him

The funeral was conducted at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church at 3 p.m. Saturday by Rev. Glen Brubacher.

Burial was in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery.

Elmira Signet 1 Apr 1964 pg 9

George married Viola Kraft 8 Oct 1932. Viola (daughter of Allen Kraft and Selina Eby) was born 30 Aug 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Viola Good
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79761
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Good. --- Viola, daughter of the late Allan and Selina (Eby) Kraft, was born near Bridgeport, Ont., Aug. 30, 1904; passed away Nov. 7, 1952, at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Kitchener, Ont.; aged 48 y. 2 m. 8 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Kitchener, Ont., before coming to the St. Jacobs congregation. On Oct. 8, 1932, she was united in marriage to George Good, who survives her. To this union were born 4 children (Alice, Elmer, Lorene, and Eleanor, all at home). Also surviving are 3 brothers (Lloyd and Roy, Bridgeport, Ont.; and Sanford, Kitchener, Ont.), and one sister (Marguerite-Mrs. Walter Deeton, Toronto, Ont.). Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, Nov. 10, in charge of Roy S. Koch, assisted by Wilfred Ulrich. Interment was made in the Conestoga Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 2 - Jan. 13, 1953 ---- page 45, 46.

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• Name: Simon Good
• Name: Simon S. Good
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3259.5
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Good.- Simon S. Good was born Oct. 27, 1867 died Mar. 14, 1912; aged 44 y. 4 m. 16 d. In March 1894, he was married to Lizzie Smith, with whom he lived in matrimony twenty years. This union was blessed with 6 sons of whom 1 died in infancy. For the last twenty years he was a member of the Mennonite Church, and lived an exemplary Christian life and we have every hope that he is now resting from his labors. Besides the loss to the family, the community loses a kind neighbor, the Sunday school its superintendent, and the Church one of her ablest *counsellors. Buried at Martin's cemetery Mar. 18. Services by the home minister, E. S. Bauman, and Bishop Jonas Snider, of Waterloo.

During the last few weeks the family of Sister Good all had an attack of measles of a rather severe type. Other families have also had them, and some have them now. Several who had them were dangerously ill. A young brother of this congregation is down with an affection of the throat which is feared may cause his death. So we see the Lord is calling yet. Pre. J. B. Smith of Hesston, Kans., is Sister Good's only brother.

Gospel Herald - Volume V, Number 5 - May 2, 1912

Simeon married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schmitt 25 Mar 1894. Elizabeth (daughter of George B. Schmitt and Susannah Brubacher) was born 21 Nov 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Good
• Name: Elizabeth Schmidt
• Name: Lizzie Schmidt
• Name: Lizzie Smith
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1391.5
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm

Notes:

Good - Elizabeth Schmitt was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., near St. Jacobs, Nov. 21, 1873; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital following a few months' sickness, on May 26, 1943; aged 69 y. 6 m. 5 d. She was united in marriage to Simeon Good on March 25, 1894. Bro. Good preceded her in death, March 14, 1912. This union was blest with 6 sons and one daughter; one son, Myron, preceded her in infancy. Surviving are George, Leander, and Almeda, St. Jacobs; Melvin, New Dundee; Arnan and Stanley, Kitchener; one sister (Mrs. Samuel Good), one brother (J.B. Smith, Elida, O.), and 10 grandchildren She will be missed by the family, by friends and neighbors, by the Church and Sunday school, and in many other relations. Her home was in the vicinity of St. Jacobs all her lifetime. She will be remembered by many as a helper and friend. She joined the Mennonite Church in her youth and was a regular attendant at church services whenever possible. Her passing was quiet, peaceful and beautiful, without a struggle. Funeral services were held on May 30 at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church with Bro. Roy S. Koch in charge. She was buried in Martin's Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVI, No . 12 - June 17, 1943, Page 246, 247

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215892808
• Name: Allan Kraft
• Eby ID Number: 00069-4157
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1947, RR2, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Allan Kraft, "was born April 15th, 1870. He is married to Salina Eby. They reside on the old "Bingeman Farm" a little east of Bridgeport."



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.].

Allen married Selina Eby 24 Feb 1892, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Selina (daughter of David B. Eby and Lydia Bauman) was born 21 Oct 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215892871
• Name: Selina Kraft
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2395
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1947, RR2, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Salina Eby, "was born October 21st, 1872. She is married to Allen Kraft. They reside on the old "Bingeman Place" near Bridgeport, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. 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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00041-3259
• Residence: 1860, North Dumfries 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, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jonas Good, "was born May 1st, 1837. He is married to Elizabeth Schneider. They reside on a farm in Wilmot Township, near New Hamburg. 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.].

Jonas married Elizabeth Snyder 6 Mar 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Samuel Snyder and Mary Detweiler) was born 4 Feb 1837, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Good
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6037
• Residence: 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Death. - On Monday afternoon, Mrs. Jonas Good, mother of Mr. Samuel Good of this place, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Menno Brubacher. The funeral took place Thursday morning to Martin's cemetery, and was largely attended.

Elmira Advertiser

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45280427
• Name: George B. Smith
• Eby ID Number: 00104-5805
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

George Schmidt, "was born January 30th, 1840. He is married to Susannah, daughter of Jacob Brubacher. They reside in Woolwich Township, a little south-west of St. Jacobs. Their family consists of three 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.].

George married Susannah Brubacher 27 Mar 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Jacob Brubacher and Mary Weber) was born 1 Feb 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1930; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45345818
• Name: Susannah Schmitt
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1391
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Brubacher, "was born February 1st 1841. On March 27th, 1866, she was married to George B. Schmidt. They reside hear St. Jacobs, on the north side of Heidelberg Road where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of five children, namely: Mary, married to Samuel Good, Sarah (dead), Jacob, Lizzie, married to Simeon Good, and Susannah (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.].

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SCHMITT. - Susannah, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Weber) Brubacher was born near Bridgeport, Waterloo Co., Ont., Feb. 1, 1841. She was married to Geo. B. Schmitt in 1866. To this union were born five children of whom 3 still live. She died Jan. 5, 1930, at the ripe old age of 88 y. 11 m. 4 d. There remain to mourn her departure; Mary (Mrs. Samuel Good), Lizzie (Mrs. Simeon Good), and Jacob of Elida, Ohio, at present teaching at Hesston College. Also, 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one brother (Christian), and many relatives and friends. She was converted at the age of 19, united with the Mennonite Church and lived an exemplary Christian life to the end. She was widely known and much respected for her sterling Christian qualities, for her devotion to her family, and for her interest in the welfare of others. In early youth she committed to memory many poems and songs. During the last few years her memory failed in many things, but these songs stayed with her. One of the last things she did in full consciousness was to sing that grand hymn, "Asleep in Jesus." Funeral services Jan. 8, were conducted by Jesse B. Martin and C. F. Derstine at St. Jacob's Mennonite Church. Interment at Martin's Cemetery.


GOSPEL HERALD - Volume XXII, Number 43 - January 23, 1930, p. 895

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• Eby ID Number: 00069-4149
• 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; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Moses Kraft, "the eldest, was born on the farm he now possesses, May 23rd, 1833. He is married to Magdalena Hagey. After their marriage they moved on a farm a few miles west of Waterloo where they resided for some time. Some twenty years ago he purchased the old homestead where he has resided ever since. Of late years he invested largely in real estate. He purchased the old "Sherington Farm" adjoining his farm on the north, and a year or so ago he bought the old "Bingeman Farm". He now possesses over 600 acres of land. He is a good farmer and a shrewd business man. He has held the office of councillor and reeve for some years but now devotes his whole time to the managing of his extensive farms. His family consists of eleven 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.].

Moses — Rebecca Margaret "Margaret" Hagey. Rebecca (daughter of Jacob Hagey and Leah Schwartz) was born 1 Jun 1839, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1915, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rebecca Hagey
• Name: Rebecca Margaret "Margaret" Kraft
• Eby ID Number: 00047-3461
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Rebecca Hagey, "is married to Moses Kraft, a farmer. They reside nearly two miles east of Bridgeport where he is the possessor of three large farms. To them were born ten children, "

\bEby, 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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Kraft. - Margaret Hagey, widow of the late Moses Kraft, was born June 1, 1839, at Preston, Ont.; died Sept. 7, 1915 at Bridgeport, Ont.; aged 76 y. 3 m. 6 d. Their union was blessed with 8 children, 33 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Sister Kraft united with the Mennonite Church many years ago. She was of a quiet disposition, but through her exemplary life and testimony she has left a bright evidence of the faith she had in her Savior. Her body was laid to rest in the Cressman Cemetery. Services conducted by Jacob S. Woolner, Jr., in English, and Jonas Snider in German.

\bGospel Herald - Volume VIII, Number 37 - December 9, 1915 - Page 607, 608

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In another part of the book Rebecca is referred to as Magdalena, still the census refers to her as Margaret. Their cemetery stone as well. Her son was born registered his mother as Margaret, his marriage record as Rebecca. In the 1881 of Waterloo Township she is Rebecca M.

In the house of her father Jacob Hagey in the month previous to her birth a Margaretha Schwartz died at the age of 18. It is believed that Margaret Hagey was named in honour of her and that Margaretha was the unlisted sister of Leah Schwartz wife of Jacob Hagey and Margaret's mother.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00031-2385
• Residence: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• 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; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1887, 78 Erb St. E., Waterloo, Ontario
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

David B. Eby, "was born August 26th, 1827. On January 21st, 1851, he was married to Lydia Bowman who was born September 10th, 1831, and died August 14th, 1882. Shortly after his marriage he moved on his father's old homestead, several miles west of the town of Waterloo where she died. After the decease of his first wife he was married, March 25th, 1884, to Mary Kercher, widow of the late Hiram Hewitt. She was born February 11th, 1853. In April 1891, they left the farm and moved to the town of Waterloo where they are still residing. To Mr. Eby and his first wife were born ten 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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EBY - On the 19th of March, 1897, in the town of Waterloo, Ont. , Bro. David Eby, aged 70 years, 4 months, 13 days. Bro. Eby had been failing for a number of years, and had not expected to cross the threshold of 1897, but he was fully resigned to God's will. Buried on the 21st at the E. Eby M. H. Funeral services by Solomon Gehamn. A widow and family of three children mourn his departure.

Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 8, April 15, 1897 - Page 124, 125

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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

David married Lydia Bauman 21 Jan 1851, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Benjamin W. Bauman and Anna Schneider) was born 10 Sep 1831, Near Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lydia Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00002-340
• Residence: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lydia Baumann, "the sixth daughter of Benjamin W. Baumann, was born near Bloomingdale, September 10th, 1831. On January 21st, 1851, she was married to David B., son of David and Elizabeth (Bechtel) Eby. They resided two miles west of Waterloo where she died August 14th, 1882. They have had a family of ten 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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EBY.- Aug. 13th in Waterloo couonty, Ont. Sister Lydia, wife of David B. Eby, her maiden name was Bowman, aged 50 years, 11 months and 4 days. Buried at David Eby's graveyard. Her disease was heart disease and paralysis. She leaves a husband and eight children. A sad bereavement for Bro. Eby.


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