Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Aaron B. Martin

Male 1898 - 1968  (70 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Aaron B. Martin was born 11 May 1898, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Elias W. Martin and Barbara Brubacher); died 7 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Elmira Mennonite Church, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96422

    Notes:

    Aaron B. Martin of 48 Church St., Elmira died last Thursday at K-W Hospital Kitchener after a lengthy illness. He was 70.

    Born May 11, 1898 in Peel Township he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elias Martin and had lived in Elmira for 40[?] years. He operated a machine shop and was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church. Mr. Martin was also a Sunday school teacher and deacon of the church for 35 years.

    Surviving are his wife the former Ada Martin, three son, Clayton, Henry and Paul, all of Elmira, four daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Erma) Snider of St. Jacobs, Mrs. Harvey (Alice) Martin of Floradale, Mrs. Donald (Carol) Denstadt of Elmira and Mrs. Clare[?] (Sharon) Wideman of RR 2, Drayton, three brothers, Nathan of Kitchener, Jesse of Niagara Falls, N.Y. and Israel of Cincinnati, Ohio, three sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Elizabeth) Martin of RR 2, Drayton, Matilda Martin of Hamilton and Mrs. Urias (Susanna) Martin of Atwood and 18 grandchildren. He was predeceased by one brother and one sister.

    The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor Elmira until removal was made on Saturday afternoon to Elmira Mennonite Church where Rev. Vernon Leis conducted the service. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

    Elmira Signet 13 Nov 1968 pg 2

    Aaron married Ada Arlene Martin 21 Dec 1924. Ada (daughter of Menno R. Martin and Catharine Frey) was born 19 Jul 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Clayton M. Martin was born 16 Nov 1925; died 16 Feb 2015, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry M. Martin was born 28 Apr 1927, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1989, Hyco Lake, North Carolina, USA..
    3. Erma M. Martin was born 7 Oct 1928, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Alice M. Martin
    5. Paul M. Martin was born 24 Aug 1933; died 24 Mar 2003; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Carol M. Martin
    7. Sharon M. Martin

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elias W. Martin was born 1870, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Benjamin B. Martin and Elizabeth Weber); died 31 May 1938; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7688.4

    Elias — Barbara Brubacher. Barbara (daughter of John M. Brubacher and Barbara Steiner) was born 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1950; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Barbara Brubacher was born 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John M. Brubacher and Barbara Steiner); died 10 Apr 1950; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443.13
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Nathan Martin was born 22 Jan 1896, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Rebecca Martin was born 21 Jan 1897, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1962, Wallenstein, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 1. Aaron B. Martin was born 11 May 1898, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth B. Martin was born 1899; died 1997; was buried , Goshen Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    5. Susannah B. Martin was born 21 Nov 1914; died 13 Oct 2016; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Benjamin B. Martin was born 11 Feb 1836, Near Lexington, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob G. Martin and Esther Bauman); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4578
    • 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

    Notes:

    Benjamin B. Martin, "the eldest son of Jacob Martin, was born near Lexington, February 11th, 1836. He is married to Elizabeth Weber and resides in Peel Township, Wellington County, where he is engaged in farming. He has had a family 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.].

    Benjamin married Elizabeth Weber 27 Jan 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John M. C. Weber and Mary "Polly" Clemens) was born 6 Nov 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Weber was born 6 Nov 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John M. C. Weber and Mary "Polly" Clemens); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7688
    • Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Weber," was born November 6th, 1842. She is married to Benjamin B. Martin. They reside on a farm in the township of Peel, Wellington County, Ontario. They have had seven children, but all died except one. Their names were VII Jacob (dead), VII Moses (dead), VII Elias, married to Barbara Brubacher, and four who died, aged only a few hours, names not received"


    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.].

    Children:
    1. Jacob Martin was born 5 Oct 1865, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1890; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Moses Martin was born 1868, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1889; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Elias W. Martin was born 1870, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1938; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

  3. 6.  John M. Brubacher was born 10 Apr 1828, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes Weber "John" Brubacher and Catharina "Catherine" Martin); died 4 Sep 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43163084
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    John M. Brubacher, "the eldest son of John W. Brubacher, was born April 10th, 1828. He is a farmer and resides in Wellesley Township, near Wallenstein P.O. He was first married to Barbara B. Brubacher, and after her death to Barbara Steiner. With the first wife there were seven children, namely: Elizabeth, Jacob, Catharine (dead) Abraham (dead), Levi, Magdalena, and Veronica; and with second wife there are eight children, namely: Nancy, Mary, David, Barbara, Amos (dead), Henry, Benjamin, and Lydia."

    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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    HAD MANY DESCENDANTS PIONEER LAID TO REST.

    The funeral of the late John M. Brubacher of near St. Jacob, was beld on Monday and was very largely attended. It was held from the residence of the deceased's son-in-law, David Sauder, near Elmira.

    The late Mr. Brubacher was 81 years old and is survived by 69 grand children and seven great grand children.

    The Berlin News Record Tue, Sep 07, 1909 Page 8

    Residence:
    John was living with the Martin family.

    John married Barbara Steiner 8 Jan 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Ulrich Steiner and Elizabeth Boesinger) was born 23 Jun 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1893; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara Steiner was born 23 Jun 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Ulrich Steiner and Elizabeth Boesinger); died 19 Aug 1893; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443.2
    • Residence: 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Amos Brubacher was born , Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1896.
    2. Nancy Brubacher was born 25 Oct 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1953, RR3, Wallenstein, , Ontario; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. Maria "Mary" Brubacher was born 10 Feb 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. David Steiner Brubacher was born 26 Dec 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1944; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 3. Barbara Brubacher was born 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1950; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    6. Urias Brubacher was born 4 Nov 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1879; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Henry S. Brubacher was born 1 Dec 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1962, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Benjamin S. Brubacher was born 9 Aug 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1962, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lydia S. Brubacher was born 17 Jun 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1974, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacob G. Martin was born 22 Mar 1811, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of David Oberholtzer Martin and Maria Or Magdelina Guth); died 10 Apr 1889; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4577
    • 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

    Notes:

    Jacob Martin, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, March 22nd, 1811, and came to Canada with his parent when nine years of age. On April 14th, 1835, he was married to Esther, daughter of Henry and Maria (Mosser) Baumann. She was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, April 17th, 1817, and came to Canada with her parents in 1825. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm on which his father had settled in June, 1820. Here they resided until his death which took place April 10th, 1889. The farm is now in possession of his son, Joseph B. The family consisted of thirteen children"


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

    Jacob married Esther Bauman 14 Apr 1835. Esther (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Bauman and Maria "Mary" Mosser) was born 17 Apr 1817, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 21 Jun 1910; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Esther Bauman was born 17 Apr 1817, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Bauman and Maria "Mary" Mosser); died 21 Jun 1910; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-543
    • 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:

    Esther Baumann, "the eldest daughter of Henry and Maria (Mosser) Baumann, and sister to Levi Baumann, was born April 17th, 1817. On April 14th, 1835, she was married to Jacob G., son of David and Maria (Guth) Martin. He was born March 22nd, 1811, and died April 10th, 1889. They resided on lot No. 64, German Company's Tract, Waterloo, about a mile north of the Lexington School House. The farm is now possessed by their son, Joseph B. Martin. They had a family of thirteen children"


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

    Children:
    1. 4. Benjamin B. Martin was born 11 Feb 1836, Near Lexington, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Henry B. Martin was born 24 Apr 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1912; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. Rev. David B. Martin was born 2 Sep 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1920, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wellesley Mennonite (David Martin)Cemetery, near, Wallenstein, Waterloo County, Ontario.
    4. Jacob B. Martin was born 29 Aug 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1909, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    5. Mary Martin was born 5 Sep 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1881.
    6. Veronica Martin was born 11 Dec 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1929; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Joseph B. Martin was born 22 Mar 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1902; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Esther B. Martin was born 28 Feb 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1904; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Anna B. "Nancy" Martin was born 17 Jul 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Lydia B. Martin was born 12 Nov 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1922; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Moses B. Martin was born 18 Apr 1856, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1938, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Elias B. Martin was born 26 Jan 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1940; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Catharine Martin was born 6 Mar 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1867; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  John M. C. Weber was born 17 Feb 1818, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Rev. John Weber and Catherine (Katherina) Gehman); died 11 Mar 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Johann Weber
    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7686
    • Immigration: 1822, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    John C. Weber," the third son of John and Catherine Weber, was born in Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 17th, 1818, and came to Canada when he was seven years of age. He had his home with his parents who resided on the farm now possessed by Aaron Sheifley, a little south of the village of Conestogo. On January 21st, 1840, he was married to Mary, daughter of Nathan and Veronica (Bechtel) Clemens. She was born July 23rd, 1823. After their marriage they moved on his father's farm for two years. In 1842 they moved on lot No. 50, German Company Tract, Woolwich Township, thence on a farm near Hawksville, and from this place to Upper Woolwich where they resided until 1881 when they moved to West Montrose where they still reside. He was an auctioneer for 21 years, from 1851 to 1872. Their family consisted of fourteen children".


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

    John married Mary "Polly" Clemens 21 Jan 1840, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Nathan Clemens and Veronica "Fanny" Bechtel) was born 27 Jul 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1917, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary "Polly" Clemens was born 27 Jul 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Nathan Clemens and Veronica "Fanny" Bechtel); died 10 Jun 1917, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Clemens
    • Name: Mary "Polly" Weber
    • Name: Polly Clemens
    • Name: Polly Clements
    • Eby ID Number: 00023-1631
    • Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Polly Clemens, "the second daughter in the family, was born July 27th, 1823, and is married to John Weber. They reside at West Montrose, Ontario, where they live retired."


    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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    West Montrose

    Obituary - There passed away on June 10th, a highly respected citizen of our village in the person of Mrs. John c. Weber in her 94th year. Deceased was born near Hespeler, her maiden name being Mary Clemens. She had lived here for 35 years, and her husband died 9 years ago. Of 14 children, 8 are still living, also 60 grandchildren, 123 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was conducted by Rev. C. F. Krauth, of Breslau, and Rev. J. H. Williams. The large gathering from all parts of the county, also from London, Thamesford, Listowel, Guelph and Galt shows the high esteem in which the aged lady was held. In her younger years Mother Weber was much sought after in cases of sickness.

    Elmira Signet Jun 21 1917

    Children:
    1. Lotty Weber was born 1841, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Lydia Weber was born 6 Jun 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1911; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 5. Elizabeth Weber was born 6 Nov 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Rev. Moses C. Weber was born 11 Jul 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Catherina "Catherine" Katie" Weber was born 18 Apr 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1914, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    6. Veronica "Fronica" "Fannie" Weber was born 17 Jul 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Nathan Weber was born 5 Feb 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1864.
    8. Hannah Weber was born 9 Mar 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Mary Weber was born 20 May 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Joel Weber was born 14 May 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Amos Weber was born 21 Mar 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Anna Weber was born 24 May 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1945, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Sep 1945, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Jesse Weber was born 30 Jun 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Rebecca Weber was born 21 Dec 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1864.
    15. Sarah Weber was born 27 Aug 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1943; was buried , Saint Francis Cemetery, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States.

  5. 12.  Johannes Weber "John" Brubacher was born 9 Dec 1803, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of John Brubacher and Eva Weber); died 12 Mar 1886, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18028995
    • Name: John Weber Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1442
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

    Notes:

    John W. Brubacher, "son of John and Eva (Weber) Brubacher, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 9th, 1803, and was raised in Mifflin County, same state. He came to Canada in 1825 but returned to Pennsylvania the same fall. In the spring of 1826 he came back to Canada and had his home with his friends. On July 24th, 1827, he was married to Catharine, daughter of David and Maria (Guth) Martin. She was born November 25th, 1808. They moved on their farm, being composed of lot No. 17, German Company's Tract, Woolwich Township, about three miles west of St. Jacobs where they resided until his death which took place March 12th, 1886. She is still living and quite smart for a woman of so great an age. Her home is with her daughter, Eva, who resides on the old homestead. He was ordained as a deacon of the Mennonite Church on Ascension Day, 1847, and served the church of his choice to the best of his knowledge until his death. Their family consisted of thirteen children"


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

    Johannes married Catharina "Catherine" Martin 24 Jul 1827. Catharina (daughter of David Oberholtzer Martin and Maria Or Magdelina Guth) was born 25 Nov 1808, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 1 Jan 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Catharina "Catherine" Martin was born 25 Nov 1808, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of David Oberholtzer Martin and Maria Or Magdelina Guth); died 1 Jan 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18028867
    • Name: Catharina "Catherine" Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4576
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Catharine Martin, "daughter of David and Maria (Guth) Martin, was born November 25th, 1808. On July 24th, 1827, she was married to John W., son of John and Eva (Weber) Brubacher. They resided on a farm about three miles west of St. Jacobs where he died March 12th, 1886. She resided on the farm where she raised a family of ten children, until her death which took place in January 1895."


    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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    BRUBACHER. - On the 1st of Feb., 1895, near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Co., Ont., of old age, sister Catherine Martin, widow of the late Pre. John W. Brubacher, aged 86 years. Buried in the Conestoga Mennonite graveyard. Funeral services by Abraham and Paul Martin. Deceased was born in Lancaster Co., Pa. In 1820 she came to Canada, was united in matrimony with Bro. Brubacher in 1827. To this union were born nine sons and four daughters, of whom four sons and four daughters survive. Her funeral was largely attended.


    HERALD OF TRUTH , Vol. XXXII, No. 5, March 1, 1895, p. 77, 78, 79

    Children:
    1. 6. John M. Brubacher was born 10 Apr 1828, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary M. Brubacher was born 21 May 1829, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1903, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Eva M. Brubacher was born 16 Oct 1830, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1913; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jacob M. Brubacher was born 21 Dec 1831, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1889, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Veronica M. Brubacher was born 23 Sep 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1834; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Esther M. Brubacher was born 3 May 1835, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1856; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Rev. David M. Brubacher was born 6 Nov 1836, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Heinrich M. "Henry" Brubacher was born 8 Jul 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 1910, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Rev. Daniel M. Brubacher was born 20 Sep 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Michael M. Brubacher was born 31 Aug 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Jun 1870, St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Magdalena M. Brubacher was born 15 Mar 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Peter M. Brubacher was born 1 Jan 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1878; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Catharine M. Brubacher was born 11 Mar 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Ulrich Steiner was born 28 Jun 1800, , Germany; died 1 Sep 1857; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443.44
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Ulrich — Elizabeth Boesinger. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian Boesiger and Elisabeth Steiner) was born CALC 22 Apr 1800, Delle, Belfort, , Franche-ComtĂ©, France; died 26 Mar 1880, Near Bright, Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Elizabeth Boesinger was born CALC 22 Apr 1800, Delle, Belfort, , Franche-ComtĂ©, France (daughter of Christian Boesiger and Elisabeth Steiner); died 26 Mar 1880, Near Bright, Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Steiner
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443.45
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Daniel Steiner was born 1832, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharine Steiner was born 18 Dec 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1869.
    3. 7. Barbara Steiner was born 23 Jun 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1893; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Anna "Nancy" Steiner was born 11 Sep 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth Steiner was born 12 Dec 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1901; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Johannes "John" Steiner was born 12 May 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    7. Abraham Steiner was born 24 Oct 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1912, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.