Erma Leona Snider

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• Name: Erma Leona Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83261
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

SNYDER, Erma L. (Mrs. Oscar M.)- On Sunday, September 5, 2004, at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge. Erma L. (Snider) Snyder, in her 95th year, formerly of Elmira.

Beloved wife of the late Oscar M. Snyder (1977). Dear mother of Lucille and Rev. Clare Wideman or Thamesford. Also lovingly remembered by her two grandchildren, Kevin and Melanie Wideman and Bonnie and Dave Hammond and her three great-grandchildren, Isaac and Renae Hammond and Connor Wideman.

Predeceased by her parents, David and Malinda (Weber) Snider and her two brothers, Leonard and Angus Snider.

The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira today (Wednesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 9, transfer will be made to Hawkesville Mennonite Church for funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Perry Bartel officiating followed by interment in Hawkesville Cemetery:

In her memory, donations to Hawkesville Mennonite Church or Mennonite Central Committee would he appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

Erma — Oscar M. Snyder. Oscar (son of Joseph W. Snyder and Leah Martin) was born 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Lucille Jeanette Snyder

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6136.3
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer son
• Occupation: 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Snider, David M., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Snider of Elmira, Ont., was born Oct. 19, 1880; passed away Dec. 18, 1952; aged 72 y. 1 m. 30 d. On May 20, 1903, he was married to Malinda Weber who survives him. Also surviving are 2 sons (Leonard, Elmira, Ont., and Angus, Bridgeport, Ont.), one daughter (Erma-Mrs. Oscar Snyder, Elmira, Ont.), 3 brothers (Menno, Norman, and Milton, all of Elmira, Ont.), and 7 grandchildren. He was a faithful member of the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church from his youth. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacob's Mennonite Church, Dec. 21, in charge of Roy S. Koch, assisted by Paul Martin. Interment was made in the Conestoga Cemetery

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

David married Malinda Weber 20 May 1903, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Malinda (daughter of Samuel M. Weber and Susannah Shantz) was born 6 Nov 1881, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1957, RR2, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Malinda Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7919.2
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

MRS. DAVID M. SNIDER

Mrs. David M. Snider, 75, of RR 4, Elmira, died last Wednesday, January 30, at her home following a lengthy illness.

The former Melinda Weber, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Weber, she was born November 6, 1881, at Floradale. She was married to David M. Snider May 20, 1903. He predeceased her in December, 1952. Mrs. Snider was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church.

Surviving are two sons, Leonard, RR 4, Elmira; Angus, ER 2, Waterloo; a daughter, Mrs. Oscar (Erma) Snyder, RR 4, Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. Oliver Snider of Elmira; Mrs. Jeremiah Shantz of Baden; a brother, Angus, RR 2, Elmira, and seven grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Dilman Snyder, predeceased her.

The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Saturday noon when removal was made to St. Jacobs Mennonite Church for memorial service at 2:30 p.m. Burial was In St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. Bishop Roy Kock officiated.

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6136
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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:

Sidney S. Snider, "was born march 4th, 1855. He is married to Blandina Martin and resides in Woolwich Township, near his father's old homestead where he is engaged in farming."


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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Snider - Sidney B. Snider was born Mar. 4, 1855; died at the home of his son Menno on Mar. 6, 1938; aged 83 y. 1 d. On Nov. 5, 1876, he was married to Blandena Martin, who preceded him in death, June 9, 1937. This union was blessed with 4 children: Menno, Milton, and Norman, of Elmira and David of Hawksville. Surviving him are 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Israel Groff, Mrs. John Brecker, and Mrs. Josiah Shoemaker) . He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held from his late home to the Mennonite Church, conducted by the home minister, Bro. Oliver D. Snider, assisted by Bro. Manassah Hallman. Interment in adjoining cemetery .

"The call was sudden, the shock severe, we little thought his death so near;
And only those who have lost can tell, the loss of a loved one without farewell. "

GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXX, No. 53- March 31, 1938, Page 1116

Sidney married Blandina Martin 5 Nov 1876, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Blandina (daughter of Elias Martin and Susanna, daughter of Elias Martin and Susannah Shantz) was born 1 May 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1937; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Blandina Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4309
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Blandinah Martin, "was born May 1st, 1855. She is married to Sidney Snyder, a farmer."


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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Blandina Martin was born near Waterloo, Out., May 1, 1858; passed peacefully away on June 9,1937; aged 82 y. 1 m. 9 d. She was united in marriage to Sidney S. Snider of Elmira on Nov. 5, 1876. She is survived by her husband, 4 sons (Menno, David, Milton and Norman), 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren, also 1 sister and 2 brothers. In her youth she accepted Christ and became a member of the Mennonite Church, to which she remained a faithful member. She enjoyed fairly good health until three months prior to her death, when she suffered a stroke. During her illness she often expressed a desire to go home to be with her Lord. Funeral services were held from the home and the Elmira Mennonite Church in charge of Oliver D. Snider, assisted by Jonas Snider and Manassah Hallman. Interment in adjoining cemetery


Gospel Herald, July 15, 1937 - Vol. XXX, No.16 - pages 351, 352

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7919
• 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
• Residence: 1903, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Samuel Weber," was born January 12th, 1859. He is married to Susannah Shantz. Their family is as follows: VII Malinda, VII Lovina, VII Ida, VII Mary Ann, and VII Angus."


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.].

Samuel married Susannah Shantz 8 Mar 1881. Susannah (daughter of Joseph S. Shantz and Catharine Martin) was born 4 Mar 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1924; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6893
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Shantz, "was born March 4th, 1863. She was married to Samuel M. Weber, March 8th, 1881. They reside near Floradale, Ontario."


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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• Name: David S. Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6130
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

David S. Snider, "was born March 7th, 1821. On October 15th, 1844, he was married to Leah, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Bowman) Snyder. She was born April 29th, 1820. In November of the same year as their marriage they moved on their farm which is composed of lot No. 113, German Company's Tract, Woolwich, Township, where they still reside. "

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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SNYDER - On the 14th of April 1900, in Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., David S. Snyder, aged 79 years, 8 days. Buried on the 16th in the West Woolwich cemetery. Funeral services by Abraham Martin from 2 Cor. 5: 1, and Paul Martin from 2 Kings 20: 1. Deceased leaves his aged companion and eight children. Hiram Weber.

HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XXXVII, No. 12, June 15, 1900 - pages 190-191

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ELMIRA

SHOE, FELT AND WOOLEN WORKS

Among the manufacturing industries of Elmira the above concern must be reckoned one of the most important, as it gives employment to the largest number of wage-earners and many of them expert and skilled mechanics. It is a part of the old Winger & Weaver Woolen factory. The latter, the first indusdry of note in this town, was established in 1856, by Peter Winger and Samuel Weaver who were prominent among the early settlers in this vicinity. They commenced operations in 1856 and continued to run it until 1873, when Mr. Henry Winger, son of the well known member of the firm, took charge and operated it until 1883, and after that in company with his brother, J. B. Winger, until 1895, at which time they added the felt manufactory. It was then operated by J. B. Winger and Amasa Winger for short one year, when in the spring of 1896, a joint stock company was formed and the plant improved and placed on a more extensive scale. The company is made up of some of the leading and most responsible citzens of the town, viz: Henry Winger, J. B. Winger, Amasa Winger, J. P. Lackhardt, Weber & Erb, M. Weichel, J. S. Weichel, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler, David Snider, Chas. Klinck and son George, Henry Mogk and Isaac Hilborn. Board of Directors: A. H Erb, President; Henry Winger, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler and J. P. Luckhardt, John Peel, Treasurer and general manager.

They manufacture both leather and felt goods, and the class of work turned out is equal in style, workmanship, finish and material to that of any other establishment of the kind in Ontario. There is a steady demand for about all the company can manufacture with their present facilities, most of their goods going to the Northwest and the Maritime Provinces. From twenty-five to thirty hands are employed. The factory is equipped with the latest and best improved machinery, and a walk through the building when all hands are at work will convince any person that experienced workmen are employed and that great care is exercised in putting the material together in a way that must produce a popular and durable article. The very latest styles of footwear are turned out. The company still continues the woolen factory and manufactures fine tweeds, flannels blankets and other woolen goods, and are always prepared for custom work.

Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 3

David married Leah Snyder 15 Oct 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Jacob J. Snider and Mary W. Bauman) was born 29 Apr 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1900; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6182
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Leah Snyder, "was born April 29th, 1820. On October 15th, 1844, she was married to David S. Snider, farmer."


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 ID Number: 00075-4306
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elias Martin, "the second son of Henry and Catharine (Miller) Martin, was born July 19th, 1828. On November 19th, 1850, he was married to Susannah, daughter of Jacob and Susannah (Snyder) Shantz. She was born June 2nd, 1831. After their marriage they moved on his father's place where they resided until December 1887, then they moved on the old "Daniel Good Farm" which he had shortly before purchased. Here they still reside with their son, Jacob, who had rented the place. They have had a family of nine children"


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

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MARTIN - On the 9th of November 1897, in Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., Elias Martin, aged 69 years, 5 months, 7 days. He leaves his wife, two sons and seven daughters. Buried in the Martin graveyard. Funeral services by Abraham Martin and Daniel Brubacher. Deceased was a member of the Old Mennonite church and was highly esteemed.


Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 24, December 15, 1897 - Page 379, 380

Elias married Susannah Shantz 19 Nov 1850. Susannah (daughter of Jacob Shantz and Susannah Schneider) was born 2 Jun 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1911; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6925
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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 Shantz, "was born June 2nd, 1831. On November 19th, 1850, she was married to Elias Martin. They reside on old Daniel Good's place near the Martin Mennonite Meeting House."


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:

• Interesting: story, misfortune, religion
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7911
• Residence: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Historic Building: 1903, 438 Malabar Dr., Waterloo, Ontario; Wissler-Cascaden House

Notes:

Samuel Weber," eldest and only son of Henry Weber, was born November 26th, 1821. On March 7th, 1844, he was married to Anna, daughter of Daniel and Veronica (Schneider) Martin. She was born August 2nd, 1824. After his marriage he took possession of his father's large farm where he resided until his death which took place October 13th, 1886.* He was an ordained minister of the Mennonite Church. He was an eloquent speaker, a man of great influence and a good worker among his co-religionists. The church lost a worthy minister through his death. They had a large family, all of whom attained the age of twenty-one except two who 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.].

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Martin Meeting House

According to Isaac Horst, "Martins meeting house was the first of the Old Order places of worship to be built. A meeting house is reported to have been built in 1830; burial was begun in the adjoining cemetery in 1831. Martins was aptly named. The first three bishops of the area were Martins, all descended from the pioneer, Peter Martin. The land on which the house stands was formerly owned by Martins (1979: 376)." Peter Martin, Jr. purchased 220 acres of land from his brother, Henry Martin, on May 8, 1824. Apparently he set aside four acres for a meeting house and burying ground at that time. The first burial is reported to have been that of Peter Martin, Sr., who died March 2, 1831. The meeting house was enlarged in 1900.

John Weber was the first minister, followed by Abraham W. Martin, Samuel Weber, Paul Martin, Tobias Martin and Urias Martin. At one time surrounded by countryside, the meeting house and cemetery are now completely encircled by the commercial development brought about by the rapid expansion northward of the city of Waterloo.


Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900 By Rosemary Ambrose

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* While in the town of Waterloo he met with an accident which caused his death. He met with a friend on the street and while engaged in conversation with him a tool of one of the party who was engaged in tinning the roof of Mr. Doersam's hotel, slipped over the edge of the building and struck him on the head. He was carried into the house unconscious and remained in that state until his death next day.


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Deplorable Accident in Waterloo

A very sad and ultimately fatal accident occurred in the town of Waterloo on Saturday afternoon last, the victim being a very old and respected resident of the Township, named Samuel Weaver. It appears that at the time of the accident he, in company with a companion was standing examining the new patent iron shingles which workmen were at the time engaged in laying on the roof to the building at which they were standing. These workmen had with them an iron bar which they were using for some purpose, and which when not in use was placed with its end between the boards of the roof. By some means this bar worked lose and just as Mr. Weaver was looking at one of the shingles it slipped from its fastening and fell with crushing effect directly upon his head. As the bar weighted upwards of twenty pounds the consequences can be easily imagined. When picked up, it was found he was entirely unconscious, and examination showed that his injuries were such as to leave no hope whatever for his recovery. He lingered on in an unconscious state, however, until Tuesday morning, when he breathed his last. As we have said Mr. Weaver was universally respected wherever known, and his sad death has thrown quite a gloom over Waterloo and its neighborhood.

Galt Reporter Oct 16 1885 pg 1

Historic Building:
The Wissler-Cascaden house, a two-storey red brick Georgian home was built in 1842 by John Wissler, a Waterloo Township pioneer who arrived from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 1834. One year after his arrival Wissler established the Eagle Tannery. A shoemaking, harness making and mercantile business soon sprang up in conjunction with the tannery. This industry, including the workers homes on nearby Bridge Street, formed the nucleus of the settlement of Lexington.
Wissler spared no expense in the construction of his home, elaborate window and door surrounds were included along with a plaster cornice in the drawing room. The most striking feature of the interior, however, is the two-storey front entrance hall which rises a full twenty feet to a magnificent plaster medallion on the ceiling. Access is gained through two arches which rest on moulded plaster shells and frame a cherry stairway which climbs to the attic level.
A number of additions have been made to the home. The first, a two-storey addition to the west side was completed around 1858. The second, which contained a bake oven, schnitz oven, ash oven and smoke house, was added behind the first between 1859 and 1875. The last addition, this time on the south side, provided a one and a half storey salt box kitchen which was designated to serve as the doddy wing at the turn of the century.
The property was sold to Samuel Weber in 1873. It remained in the Weber and Shantz families for over one hundred years until the late 1970s when it was converted into apartments and fell into disrepair. The present owners, Ron and Wendy Cascaden, have made a commitment to restoring the house.
All of the exterior elevations of the Wissler-Cascaden House and the front hill are deemed to be of both architectural and historical significance.<sup>1a

1a</sup>Designated Properties www. waterloo.ca

Samuel married Anna Martin 7 Mar 1844, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Daniel Z. Martin and Veronica Schneider) was born 2 Aug 1824, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1909; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4352
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Anna Martin, "the eldest daughter, was born August 2nd, 1824. She was married to Rev. Samuel Weber who died October 13th, 1885. She is still living and has her home with her son on the old farm near Lexington."


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:

• Business: 566 Fisher Mills Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; Mill
• Name: J. S. Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6889
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Mill Owner
• 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

Notes:

Joseph Shantz, "was born May 15th, 1830. On November 6th, 1855, he was married to Catharine Martin who was born November 29th, 1836. Soon after his marriage he moved on his father's farm, north-west of Waterloo, where he was engaged in farming and sawing. Here he resided until his death which took place October 2nd, 1886. To them was born a family of six children"

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

Joseph married Catharine Martin 6 Nov 1855. Catharine (daughter of Henry Z. Martin and Catharine Miller) was born 29 Nov 1834, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1902; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catharine Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4317
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• 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:

Catharine Martin, "the fourth daughter, was born November 29th, 1834. On November 6th, 1855, she was married to Joseph S. Shantz."


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.].