Agnes Eileen Weber

Other Events:

• Name: Agnes Eileen Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-82121

Notes:

Agnes Eileen Brubacher 1917 - 2007 After a long and full life, Agnes died peacefully at Grand River Hospital, on Friday, December 21, 2007, after celebrating her 90th birthday on December 2, 2007. Her family takes great comfort in the knowledge that Agnes is Home at peace with her Lord. For twelve years, home for Agnes was Lanark Place, where she enjoyed the company of other residents and caregivers. Dear mother of Wilfred and his wife Sharon, Richard and his wife Susan of Waterloo and Murray and his wife Beth of Vancouver. She will be lovingly remembered by her seven grandchildren, Jason and Sandi Brubacher, Rebecca and Jeff Oakes, Craig Brubacher, Matthew and Stephanie Brubacher, Laura and Matt Vriezema, Jonathan and Astrid Brubacher, Holly and Nathan Robinson; 13 great-grandchildren, Seth, Aaron, Ashton, Hunter, Lillian, Isaac, Jenna, Ryan, Jayden, Nicholas, Anna, Simon and Vivianna. Sister and sister-in-law of Joe and his wife Elizabeth Weber, Howard and his wife Lucille Weber of Waterloo, Reta and her husband Glenn Scheifele of Listowel and Betty Weber of Kitchener. She was predeceased by her husband, Isaac in 1995; brother, Leonard and parents, Mary Erb and Joseph H. Weber. Friends are invited to share their memories of Agnes with her family at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King Street South, Waterloo on Friday, December 28, 2007 from 10-10: 45 a.m. The funeral service to celebrate her life and faith will follow in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Robert Snell officiating. Immediately following the service, friends and relatives are invited to the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home for refreshments and a time to visit with the family. Following the reception, interment will take place at Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery. Condolences for the family and donations to FEB International church planting project in Colombia, where Agnes's granddaughter Holly and husband Nathan Robinson are working, or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Agnes, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.


The Record Newspaper 22 Dec 2007

Agnes — Isaac F. Brubacher. Isaac (son of Michael M. Brubacher and Melinda S. Frey) was born 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died 1995; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Murray Andrew Brubacher was born 12 Jun 1951, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 2017, , British Columbia, Canada.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00127-7872.8
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Weber, Joseph Henry, 101, Cambridge, Ont. Born: Jan. 30, 1890, Waterloo, Ont., to Joseph S. and Mary Ann (Shantz) Weber. Died: July 15, 1991, Cambridge, Ont. Survivors-children: Agnes Brubacher, Joseph, Reta Scheifele, Howard; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; half sister: Beulah Schmitt. Predeceased by: Mary Erb (wife). Funeral and burial: July 18, Erb Street Mennonite Church, by Doug Snyder and Pat Falk.

Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 35 - September 3, 1991 - page 14.

Joseph married Mary H. Erb 7 Jan 1914. Mary (daughter of Jacob C. Erb and Susannah H. Schmitt) was born 26 Jul 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary H. Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2941.13
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

Notes:

WEBER, Mary, daughter of Jacob and Susannah ERB, was born in Waterloo, Ont., July 26, 1893; died at Cambridge, Ont., June 17, 1986; aged 92 y. On Jan 7, 1914, she was married to Joseph H. Weber, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Agnes Mrs. Isaac Brubacher and Reta Mrs. Glenn Scheifele), 2 sons (Joseph R. and Howard E.), 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Leonard). She was a member of Erb St. Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 20, in charge of Wilmer Martin and James Sider; interment in Erb St. Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 79, Number 28 - July 15, 1986, Page 490

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00127-7872
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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
• 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

Notes:

Joseph S. Weber," was born March 4th, 1861. On March 4th, 1884, he was married to Mary Ann, daughter of Henry B. and Lydia (Snyder) Shantz. She was born December 12, 1864. They reside on the old homestead taken up by his grandfather, Benjamin Weber, in 1817. Their family consists of seven children, namely: VII Allen, born March 12th, 1885, VII Veronica, born May 11th, 1886, VII Edwin, born July 16th, 1887, and died September 13th, 1888, VII Benjamin, born December 4th, 1888, and died December 7th, 1888, VII Joseph, born January 30th, 1890, Lydia Ann, born May 11th, 1891, and VII Hannah, born December 19th, 1892."

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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Weber. -- Joseph S., son of Joseph M. and Veronica (Shantz) Weber, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., March 4, 1861; died near Didsbury, Alta., Aug. 6, 1949; aged 88 y. 5 m. 2 d. Surviving are his widow (Elizabeth Schmidt Weber), 11 children (Allan S., Waterloo, Ont.; Fanny - Mrs. A. R. Burkholder, Markham, Ont.; Joseph H., Waterloo; Hannah - Mrs. Herbert Snider, Breslau, Ont.; Lewis S., on furlough from Argentina; Newton S., West Liberty, Ohio; Orphen, Kitchener, Ont.; Orval, Petersburg, Ont.; Violet - Mrs. Leonard Snider, Elmira, Ont.; Byron, Kitchener, Ont.; and Beulah - Mrs. Delton Schmitt, Mannheim, Ont.), 48 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, one brother (Noah, Waterloo, Ont.), and one sister (Hannah - Mrs. Menno Reesor, Markham, Ont.). Two daughters (Lydia Ann - Mrs. Joseph Reesor, Markham, Ont.; and Naomi - Mrs. Nelson Martin, formerly of Toronto, Ont.) predeceased him. Funeral services were conducted by Oscar Burkholder and J. B. Martin at the Erb Street Mennonite Church in Waterloo

Gospel Herald - Volume XLII, Number 41 - October 11, 1949 - pages 1013, 1014

Joseph married Mary Ann Shantz 4 Mar 1884. Mary (daughter of Henry Bauman Shantz and Lydia Ann Snyder) was born 12 Dec 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1899, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Marion Shantz
• Name: Mary Ann Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7872.1
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

WEBER. - On Aug. 17, 1899, about one mile north of Waterloo, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Sister Mary Ann, beloved wife of Joseph S. Weber, and oldest daughter of Henry B. Shantz. Her age was 34 years, 8 months and 5 days. She died at the "Berlin-Waterloo Hospital" from the effects of an internal rupture. Signs of her departure manifested itself shortly before she died, time, however, being permitted for her children to come and give her good-bye. By her request her brother was also summoned from his occupation to meet her once more and she pointed him earnestly to Christ for the hope of a glorious hereafter. She arranged for the ministers to preach at her funeral, and gave instruction to warn the people of pride and vanity. She will be greatly missed by her nine children and loving husband, besides the Mennonite Church and neighborhood, where she was a willing helper. Funeral at Martin's M. H. was largely attended, the house being filled; the school house opposite the road also being filled. Service at the church by Bro. Jonas Snyder, (text, Luke 10: 42), and Bro. E. S. Hallman, Text, Phil. 1: 23. The service at the school house was held by the brethren, Samuel S. Bowman and Jacob Woolner, Jr.


Herald Truth (Gospel Herald) on Sept. 15, 1899, p. 283:

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2941
• 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: 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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:

Jacob Erb Died To-Day

Has Been Ill For Some Months Past Was in His 57th Year

One of Waterloo Township's best known and highly respected residents passed away this morning in the person of Mr. Jacob C. Erb, who resided on the fine farm about two miles west of Waterloo on the St. Agatha road. The deceased has been unwell for the past several months and death was not unexpected. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 1.30 p.m. from his late residence to the Mennonite Church, Erb street for service thence to David Eby burial ground for interment.

The late Mr. Erb was born April 17th, 1850, on his father's homestead where be continuously resided up to the time of his death following the occupation of a farmer. He was twice married his first wife being Elizabeth Kercher, this union being blessed with a family of seven children. After the demise of his first wife, who died April 25, 1889, he was married to Susannah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hallman Schmidt, two children being born to them.

Berlin Daily Telegraph, September 24, 1907

Jacob married Susannah H. Schmitt 3 Jun 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of John Becker Schmitt and Elizabeth Hallman) was born 25 Aug 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah H. Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2941.9
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Erb Susannah H., widow of the late Jacob C. Erb, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Aug. 25, 1860; died of pneumonia at the Kitchener and Waterloo Hospital Jan. 1, 1938; aged 77 y. 4 m. 7 d. Surviving are 2 children (Addison and Mary, wife of Joseph H. Weber), 6 stepchildren (Clara, wife of W. K. Kuarr; Melinda, Elmina, wife of Ira Snyder; Loretta, wife of Deldon Snider; Lizzie Mae, wife of Addie Cressman, all of Waterloo Co.; Anson K. Erb of Carstairs, Alta.) 28 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 sister (Elizabeth, Mrs. J. S. Weber of Carstairs, Alta.) 2 step-sisters (Mrs. Moses Baer of Waterloo Co., and Mrs. Ervin Snyder of Sask.), 3 step-brothers (Herman Schmitt of Waterloo Co., Moses Schmitt of Sask., and Jonathan Schmitt of Calgary, Alta.). She was a devoted member of the Mennonite Church from youth. She was of a loving disposition to everyone she contacted, a kind mother to all her family, and always contented under all circumstances. Funeral services were in charge of J. B. Martin at Erb St. Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont. Text, Psa. 100: 3.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXX, No. 43 - January 20, 1938


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In 1911 Clara lived with her step-daughter Clara.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00127-7862
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Joseph M. Weber
• Residence: 1843, 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
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Joseph Weber," the youngest child of Benjamin and Veronica (Martin) Weber, was born in Waterloo County, Ontario, on the farm now possessed by his son, Joseph S., June 11 1820. On November 14th, 1843, he was married to Veronica, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Schneider) Shantz. She was born March 15th, 1822. Of late years they have given up farming and live in the house erected by his father, old Benjamin Weber. Their family consisted of thirteen children, of whom five died young."


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 Veronica Shantz 14 Nov 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Joseph R. Shantz and Catharine Schneider) was born 15 Mar 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1894; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Fronica Shantz
• Name: Veronica Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6886
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Veronica Shantz
• Residence: 1843, 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:

Veronica Shantz, "the eldest daughter of Joseph and Catharine (Schneider) Shantz, was born in Waterloo County, March 15th, 1822. On November 14th, 1843, she was married to Joseph Weber. She died September 23rd, 1894."


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: 00110-6677
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; laborer
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; day labourer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1922, 155 Albert St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Henry B. Shantz, "was born December 16th, 1841. On October 20th, 1863, he was married to Lydia Snyder. They reside near Berlin where he is engaged in raising vegetables for the market. To them were born the following 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.].

Henry married Lydia Ann Snyder 20 Oct 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Samuel Snyder and Mary Detweiler) was born 20 Jan 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Ann Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6038
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Interesting: life story, pioneer
• Misfortune: blind last few years of life
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2932
• 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
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jacob B. Erb, "was born July 2nd, 1808. On August 17th, 1830, he was married to Mary Clemens who was born February 1st, 1814, and died May 23rd, 1893. They resided near Erbsville, about three miles north-west of the town of Waterloo, where he died September 5th, 1893. Their family consisted 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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A Pioneer Gone Death of Mr. Jacob Erb

The news comes to hand today of the death of one of the oldest pioneers of Waterloo township, in the person of Jacob B. Erb, yeoman, who lives three miles west of Waterloo. The deceased was in his 86th year and the cause of his death was a paralytic stroke on Tuesday morning, which at his advanced age proved quickly fatal, and he passed away on the evening of the same day. Mr. Erb was born and raised two miles north of Bridgeport and was one of those who tilled the virgin soil of this county. He married Mary Clemens, daughter of Jesse Clemens. The union was blessed by ten children, seven whom survive him. Mrs. Erb died in May of the present year. The funeral of Mr. Erb will be held on Sunday morning, Sept. 10th, at 9 o'clock next to the Mennonite burying ground, at David B Eby's, two mile west of Waterloo. The deceased was known throughout the county and had a wide circle of friends and relations who will mourn his loss.

The Daily Record 7 Sep 1893
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ACCIDENT BY LIGHTNING - We learn from the Berlin Telegraph that on Monday afternoon before last, during the heavy thunderstorms in West Woolwich, the dwelling house of Mr. Francis Compass, was struck by lightning, and himself, father, and Mr. Jacob Erb, of Waterloo Township, who was on a visit to Mr. C., were severely injured.

Mr. C. had his pantaloons and boots burned and torn off him by the lightning, and the lower portions of his body literally crisped and denuded of skin. His father, a quite aged man, had both arms burned so that the skin hung in shreds...his two thumbs were almost torn off his hands, at the lateral joints, while his legs and feet are burned and lacerated most piteously. Mr. Erb had both legs badly burned, and his feet torn very much. One toe was split as if with a knife.

At the time of the casualty, eight persons were surrounding the front door of this dwelling which was open, all of whom were knocked senseless to the floor and more or less injured. A little girl had her face burned. The electric current left a charred track upon the floor,, and at length, ripped up a couple of board, and disappeared in the cellar. Dr. N. B. Wulfe of Mt. Jacobs, was sent for, who was soon upon the spot and dressed the wounds of the sufferers. We are sorry to learn that Francis Compass and his father are both in a very dangerous condition.

Berlin Telegraph - July 16, 1856

Jacob married Mary A. Clemens 17 Aug 1830. Mary (daughter of Jesse M. Clemens and Margaret Miller) was born 1 Feb 1814, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Clemens
• Name: Mary A. Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1635
• 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
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Clemens, "was born February 1st, 1814. She was married to Jacob, son of Peter and Susannah (Bomberger) Erb. They resided a few miles north-west of the town of Waterloo where she died May 23rd, 1893. To them were born ten children, namely: VIII Annie (dead), VIII Jessie, VIII Levi, VIII Noah, VIII Enoch, VIII Peter, VIII Esther, VIII Simon C., VIII Jacob, and VIII Mary Ann (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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Death of an Old Settler

Mrs Jacob B. Erb, residing three miles west of the town of Waterloo, died yesterday morning after a long illness. She was over eighty years old and has lived about sixty on the same farm where she died. Her maiden name was Clemens; her relatives live in the vicinity of Hespeler. She leaves six sons and one daughter and a large number of grand and great-grand children. Her husband also survives her, though about 85 years old and quite infirm, having been entirely blind about twelve years. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 9 o'clock a.m. at the house of the deceased. Her remains will be interred at Eby's cemetery, two miles west of Waterloo.

The Daily Record 24 May 1893

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202006541
• Misfortune: killed by street car
• Name: Johannes Schmitt
• Name: John Becker Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: 00104-5802
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, 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, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

John Schmidt, "was born June 30th, 1835. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Hallman, and after her decease to Magdalena, daughter of John Hallman. The first union was blessed with eight children, three of whom are dead, and with the second wife there were five children. In 1893 he sold his farm in Wilmot Township and purchased the old homestead of the late Isaac Eby, two miles east of 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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JURY FINDS JOHN SCHMIDT'S DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL

Did Not Find P. & B. Street Railway Negligent, But Make Recommendations. Proceedings of Inquest.

"We the jury empanelled to enquire into the cause of death of John B. Schmidt found dead about one mile east of Berlin along the line of the Preston and Berlin Railway about 15 p. m. on Friday, March 17th. 1911, finds as follows:

That, the death of John B. Schmidt was accidental.

"We the jury strongly recommend that the whistle be blown one hundred yards before farmers crossings if a team is seen to be going in the same direction and also that the Express car should be provided with a whistle to prevent such accident."

After an hour's deliberation the jury empanelled to enquire into the death of John B. Schmidt, returned the above verdict on Monday afternoon. The inquest was held in the police court chamber, commencing at two o'clock. Coroner Dr J. F. Honsberger presided and Mr. Ward H. Bowlby conducted the examination of witness for the Crown and Mr. Secord of Galt appeared for the Preston and Berlin street railway. The chamber was crowded with friends of the deceased, comprising chiefly the farmers of the district. Twelve witnesses were examined, the most important ones being Mrs. Schmidt conductor Morrison, motorman Burrows and Lester Weaver, a passenger on the car when the accident occurred.

The following constituted the coroner's jury Wendell E. Shantz, foreman, David Shuh, Wm. Adler, Henry Wagner, C. Thoman, John C Shantz, Daniel E. Shantz, Titus Shantz, Menno Shantz, Moses B. Shantz, Wm Nottgraves, and Victor Meyer.

According to the evidence submitted John Schmidt apparently met death without any realization of danger, He had turned to cross the tracks to enter This home, unaware of the approaching danger.

The substance of the evidence is as follows:

Addison Sniider was the first witness He lived in the vicinity and was out to the barn when the accident happened. He did not hear a whistle when the car came down the grade. Did not know the deceased to be deaf.

Mrs. Schmidt, wife of deceased was at the window. She saw her husband turn in toward the house: was crossing the tracks when she heard the car whistle and the next instant the car struck the buggy. Witness left the house. The horse had run away. Body was dragged along the track. Did not know who brought him into the house. Witness had heard only one whistle. Sometimes she heard the car whistle on the hill. Her husband was in good health when she left for Berlin. He was in good health when she left for Berlin. He was only slightly deaf when he contracted a cold. Did not have a cold at the time.


W Manx was at Addison Snider's barn when the accident occurred. Witness saw Schmidt driving along and heard the car whistle before it reached the Schmidt crossing. Heard crash after the whistle Did not hear the whistle on the hill and did not see the crash. The body was picked up 200 feet from where the car struck the buggy. Witness judged the car to be going 20 to 25 miles an hour.

Albert Thomassing corroberated Addison Snider's evidence.

Chas Ahrens was a passenger on the car. Witness saw buggy on the road going in the direction of the car. Was not certain he heard whistle on the hill. Whistled just before it struck the buggy. Thought motorman had done all be could Schmidt turned about 75 feet from the car Whistle sounded a couple of times. Car struck buggy. Body was lying 150 feet from where car struck it and car stopped another 150 feet further down the road. Thought the railway was not to blame. Motorman had applied brakes when the horse turned. Witness did not think car was going 25 miles an hour. Thought car was going slowly. Car jarred when whistle sounded. Motorman had done everything to stop the car and warn the deceased Schmidt evidently did not see the car coming. Sides were attached to the buggy.

Mr. Louis Lang, another passenger did not see the buggy or the collision He felt the jar of the brakes. Car was not going at unusual speed.

Miss M. Weaver, of German mills another passenger, next testified. She did not hear of any whistle, and did not see the man drive across the track.

J. M. Schneider, a passenger, did not remember, did not hear the whistle on the hill. Heard the whistle when he saw the buggy turn in. Expected accident but thought car would strike horse. Car was not going at excessive speed. Could not suggest by what. way motorman could have avoided accident. Schmidt had not looked out of buggy Motorman had done everything to avoid accident.


Lester Weaver, of Hespeler, a passenger, gave important evidence. At the top of grade he heard three whistles. He felt the appliance of the brake on the grade. Had seen the buggy but did not expect it to turn in A distance of 25 yards from the car the horse turned quickly. There were no side curtains on the buggy. He saw car strike. Thought the car to be going slowly.


To Mr. Secord witness said. Schmidt could have seen car had he looked out. Witness heard whistle when team turned. Car was going at twelve to fifteen miles an hour. Witness could not suggest anything by which the accident could have been prevented. Conductor Morrison testified that

on the top of hill, the signal sounded as usual four times, two long whistles and two short ones at a distance of 600 feet from the German Mills road. Car was not going very fast. Had often gone faster. Witness did not see buggy. His first intimation of trouble was the application of brakes and reversing of car. between the German Mills road and the Schmidt house. There was nothing to stop car quicker than reversing the brakes. It took 200 feet to stop the car and the rate of speed they were going, due largely to the dampness of the rails on that day. Car had skidded. Under favorable conditions and on the level it would take 150 feet to stop a car, witness stated. Car was going at 13 to 15 mile rate.

Wm. Burrows, the motorman, had applied the brakes, reversed the car and sounded the signal when he saw horse turn at a distance of 75 to 80 feet in front of car. He had sounded signal at top of hill. Car had stopped 400 feet from where it struck buggy.

"I done everything I knew of to prevent the accident and I do not think the railway was at fault." said the witness. Deceased had not looked out of buggy and evidently did not know car was coming.

Mr. Kirkwood, of Preston. an employe [sic] of the railroad, gave testimony relating to rules of the company. Car was travelling on company's right-of-way. There was not speed limit outside of towns.

This concluded the evidence at 4.15 o'clock.

Coroner Honsberger, in summing up the case, said the circumstances surrounding Schmidt's death were positively sad. He reviewed the evidence and told the Jury it was their business to decide whether there was any negligence on the part of the street railway company.

The chamber was then vacated with the exception of the Jury who returned a verdict about an hour later.

Berlin News Record 21 Mar 1911

John — Elizabeth Hallman. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph B. Hallman and Susanna Clemmer) was born 28 Feb 1836, , Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1868, , Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Schmitt
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3553

Notes:

Elizabeth Hallman, "was born February 28th, 1836. She was married to John Schmidt, a farmer. They resided in Michigan where she died, leaving a 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.].