Fanny Bristow

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• Name: Fanny Peterson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26910
• Residence: 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Died near Hawksville on Friday, Oct. 20th Fannie, beloved wife of Mr. H.W. Peterson, aged 65 years, 11 months and 8 days. The deceased bore the reputation of being a most estimable, kind-hearted and benevolent lady who made many warm friends and acquaintances of those with whom she came in personal contact. These together with nearer relatives mourn her demise. The funeral, which took place on Sunday afternoon to the Hawksville Cemetery, was largely attended by the bereaved relatives and a large concourse of sympathizing friends and acquaintances.


ELMIRA ADVERTISER, October 26, 1893

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On Friday morning, Oct. 20th, Mrs. Wm. Peterson passed peacefully to her long home. Mrs. Peterson was a native of Sussex, Eng., and came to this country when but four years old, settling first near Elmira. For many years past she resided on the old homestead about a mile east of this village.…A noble wife, a loving mother,who will be sadly missed by the bereaved family. The remains were interred in the cemtery here on Sabbath afternoon.…Rev. J. Showers of the U. B. church, of which Mrs. Peterson was a member preached. [See also p. 9, col. 1]

Elmira Signet 26 Oct 1893 pg 8 col 4

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Death of Mrs. Wm. Peterson.

On Friday morning, Oct. 20th, Mrs. Wm. Peterson of Hawksville passed peacefully to her long home.

Mrs. Peterson was a native of Sussex, England, and came to this country when but 4 years old, settling first in Elmira. For many years past she resided on the "Old Home" about a mile east of Hawksville. During the past seven years she had been a great sufferer, and for some two months past has been gradually getting worse but not until a few days back were hopes of her recovery given up. Death comes as a relief. Mrs. Peterson's life was a living example of what a Christian may be. To the motherless she was a mother, to the stranger a friend, to the troubled a comforter. Her heart was ever open to the cry of the needy. Blessings followed wherever she went. She leaves a sorrowing family and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. Her remains were interred in the cemetery at Hawksville on Sabbath when friends from far and near came to pay their last tribute to the departed. Rev. Showers of the U. B. Church of which Mrs. Peterson was a member, preached an able sermon paying glowing tribute to the moral worth of such a character.

The stricken husband and family have the sincerest sympathy of their many friends.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 26 Oct 1893, p. 6

Fanny married Henry William Lewis "William" Peterson 23 Mar 1847, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Charles Lewis Peterson and Theresaa Amelia Boyer) was born 6 Apr 1822, , Somerset Co, , Pennsylvania; died 20 Aug 1913, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Alexander S. Peterson was born 12 Dec 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1920, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. James Albert Peterson was born 18 Sep 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1941, Beamsville, Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Hannah Lavina Peterson was born 1 Mar 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1922, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. John E. Peterson was born 26 Apr 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Henry William Peterson was born 25 Dec 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
6. Charlotte Alice "Lottie" Peterson was born 6 Aug 1863, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1941, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
7. Charles Peterson was born 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
8. Sydney Bristow was born 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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• Family Photograph: Edward Bristow and Hannah Streeter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171709
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1881, Shipley, Perth Co., Ontario; Postmaster

Notes:

Thriving Elmira ..

"THE WOOLWICH METROPOLIS"

A RETROSPECTIVE GLANCE, COUPLED WITH A GRAPHIC SKETCH OF THE MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS OF OUR THRIFTY NORTH-END NEIGHBORS

…[Edward] Bristow came to this region, then known as West Woolwich, some time in 1833, and for a number of years was engaged in clearing up and cutting himself out a home in the wilderness. He was a man of remarkable energy and perseverance, being for three years the only white man in the neighborhood. His cabin was a welcome shelter for new settlers en route north and south and many a belated pioneer adventurer found within its thatched walls a safe and comfortable refuge from the freezing blasts of a winter's night or wild beasts. While he did not profess to keep a public lodging house all who came were tendered his hospitality without money and without price. But this generous soul soon found that this constant drain upon his limited source of supplies threatened his own existence and consequently about the year 1843 he converted his home into a tavern, the first establishment of the kind for many miles around. He then made a small charge for the bill of fare he could afford. In addition to the actual necessaries of life with which his table was supplied he kept on tap a quantity of liquid refreshments for the accommodation of those of his guests who were not total abstainers. It was indeed an indispensable resort for passengers en route on the stage running then between Glenallen and Hamilton. Here the half-frozen passengers could find relief in the cheerful glow of a log fire in the primitive fire place, or, per chance, seek consolation at the bar in the way of an "eye-opener". On many an occasion the old inn was taxed to its utmost limit to accommodate all who sought shelter beneath its roof, and frequently there was "standing room only". In other words, it was a haven of rest for all manner of humanity, and occasionally had for its guests men eminent in Canadian jurisprudence.

Bristow was undoubtedly a man well fitted to maintain the gradual advancement of civilization in an unbroken wilderness, being qualified to hold positions without which progress in a new settlement would be impeded by various obstacles. In addition to being landlord he was for many years a Justice of the Peace, the first official of the kind in the community, and for several years he owned one of the first threshing machines introduced in Woolwich Township, and after harvest time, with his odd pioneer contrivance, would go about the neighborhood threshing for the settlers. For years one Eisenhour carried the mail on horse back from Glenallen to Waterloo, and many a thrilling adventure he could relate pertaining to his experience as a servant of the Government when his route was over a mere trail along which lurked many dangers. On several occasions he was attacked by wolves and had to keep his horse at full speed to make his escape.

Mr. Bristow was also the first postmaster. He was succeeded by Henry Christman, father of Jacob and Philip Christman, now of Elmira. Christman was followed by Peter Wenger, who held the office for 25 years. After the latter it was held by several others until Sep. 11, 1889, when the present incumbent, Mr. John Ruppel, took charge.

Bristow died some time in 1883 at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Wm Henry Peterson, on the farm now owned by Wm. DeKay, in the vicinity he was mainly instrumental in transforming from the primeval wilderness to one more adapted to civilized life. His son Walter still lives here. Mrs. William Peterson, of Hawkesville, who died several years ago, was a daughter.



Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 1

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Edward was reportedly from Horsham, Sussex, England some of his children born in Shipley, Sussex, England.

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Edward married Hannah Streeter 31 Jul 1827, Shipley, Sussex, England. Hannah (daughter of Michael Streeter) was born CALC 2 Jul 1808, , Surrey, England; died 2 Aug 1873, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Harris-Howick Baptist Cemetery, Howick Township, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: Edward Bristow and Hannah Streeter
• Name: Hannah Bristow
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171710
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137884

Thomas — Mary Rapley. Mary was born CA 1780, of, Horsham, , Sussex, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Bristow
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34882

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137882