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

Enoch Sitler

Male 1879 - 1880  (0 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Enoch Sitler was born 29 Oct 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jonathan Sitler and Maria "Mary" Kinsie); died 23 Jun 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00114-7215


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jonathan Sitler was born 8 Jun 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johann "John" Sitler and Sarah Clemmer); died 29 Jun 1880; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Johnson Sitler
    • Eby ID Number: 00114-7204
    • Residence: 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jonathan Sitler, "eldest son of John Sitler, was born June 8th, 1835, and was married, November 15th, 1859, to Mary, daughter of Joseph Kinzie. She was born August 11th, 1838. They resided on the old 'Huber Farm' one mile north of Waterloo, where he died June 29th, 1880."


    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

    Jonathan married Maria "Mary" Kinsie 15 Nov 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Joseph Kinsie and Barbara Devitt) was born 11 Aug 1838, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1912; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Maria "Mary" Kinsie was born 11 Aug 1838, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Kinsie and Barbara Devitt); died 1 Apr 1912; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Maria "Mary" Sitler
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4080
    • Residence: 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, 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, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Maria Kinzie, "was born August 11th, 1838. She was married to Jonathan Sitler. They resided about one mile north of Waterloo, on the old "John Huber Farm" where he died, leaving a large 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.].

    Children:
    1. Susannah Sitler was born 10 Jul 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Sitler was born 6 Sep 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1952; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Martha Sitler was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Magdalena Sitler was born 19 Jul 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Anna Sittler was born 3 Jul 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1953; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Joseph Sitler was born 23 Apr 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Noah Sitler was born 5 Mar 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Catharine Sitler was born 23 Apr 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1898; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Hannah Sitler was born 24 Sep 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Mary Ann Sitler was born 16 Dec 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Velina Sitler was born 26 Nov 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1896; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. 1. Enoch Sitler was born 29 Oct 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Johann "John" Sitler was born 2 Nov 1811, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States (son of Martin Sitler and Elizabeth Yarian); died 15 Dec 1876; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Sitler
    • Eby ID Number: 00114-7203
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 011, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • 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

    Notes:

    John Sitler, "was born in Columbus, Ohio, November 2nd, 1811. His parents, Martin and Elizabeth Sitler, had moved to Ohio, from Pennsylvania, a few years before he was born. He came to Canada when a young man and was married to Sarah Clemmer, widow of Jacob Ziegler. She was born December 21st, 1812, and died January 4th, 1877. She had one son, named Aaron, with her first husband. See Aaron Ziegler's family. They resided on the farm now possessed by Menno S. Shantz nearly three miles north of Waterloo where they had family of twelve 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.].

    Johann — Sarah Clemmer. Sarah (daughter of Henry M. Clemmer and Sarah Bergey) was born 21 Dec 1812, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died 4 Jan 1877; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah Clemmer was born 21 Dec 1812, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (daughter of Henry M. Clemmer and Sarah Bergey); died 4 Jan 1877; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sarah Sitler
    • Name: Sarah Ziegler
    • Eby ID Number: 00024-1920
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Misfortune: 1877; accidently death - falling down steps

    Notes:

    Sarah Clemmer, "was born December 21st, 1812, and died January 4th, 1877. She was first married to Jacob, son of Dilman Ziegler, with whom she had one son named Aaron. After the decease of her first husband she was married to John Sitler with whom she had a family of twelve 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. 2. Jonathan Sitler was born 8 Jun 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1880; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Sitler was born 2 Jan 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1913, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Leah Sitler was born 2 Sep 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1912; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Nancy Sitler was born 17 Feb 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1891; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Eliza Sittler was born 1842, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Henry C. Sitler was born 16 Feb 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Louisa Sitler was born 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Anna Elizabeth Sitler was born 8 Dec 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Samuel Sitler was born 14 Nov 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1847; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. John C. Sittler was born 29 Jul 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1904, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    11. Isaac Sitler was born 10 Aug 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1902, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Jacob C. Sitler was born 9 Jul 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1939; was buried , Cottonwood Cemetery, Pense, Region, Saskatchewan.
    13. Susannah Sitler was born 5 Sep 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1906, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Moses Sitler was born 12 Mar 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Joseph Kinsie was born 4 Mar 1811, Near Quakertown, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania (son of Abraham Kinzie); died 28 Jun 1871, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Joseph Kinzie
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4079
    • Occupation: 1837, Glasgow Mills (Bridgeport), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; sawmiller
    • Residence: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Joseph Kinsie, "son of Abraham Kinsie, was born seven miles from Quakertown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, March 4th, 1811. He came to this county when a young man and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario. On October 1st, 1837, he was married to Barbara Devitt who was born December 2nd, 1809, and died August 19th, 1847, leaving a family of seven children. After her decease he was again married to Magdalena Martin, September 4th, 1849. She was born July 6th, 1821. They resided on a farm in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, near the Dumfries town line, about three miles from Ayr, where he died June 28th, 1871. His family consisted of twelve 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 Barbara Devitt 1 Oct 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Dennis Devitt and Mary Martin) was born 2 Dec 1809, , New Jersey; died 19 Aug 1847, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara Devitt was born 2 Dec 1809, , New Jersey (daughter of Dennis Devitt and Mary Martin); died 19 Aug 1847, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Kinsie
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4079.1
    • Residence: 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 3. Maria "Mary" Kinsie was born 11 Aug 1838, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1912; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Moses Kinsie was born 7 Mar 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1913; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Abraham D. Kinsie was born 24 Sep 1842, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1909; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. Hannah Kinzie was born 29 Jan 1843, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1920, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States.
    5. Jacob D. Kinzie was born 1 May 1844, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Sarah Kinsie was born 23 Aug 1845, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jan 1867, Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Susannah Kinsie was born 24 Apr 1847, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1922, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Martin Sitler was born 3 Feb 1775, , Berks Co., Pennsylvania; died , Ohio.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00114-7203.2

    Martin — Elizabeth Yarian. Elizabeth was born 3 Feb 1775, , Berks Co., Pennsylvania; died , Ohio. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth Yarian was born 3 Feb 1775, , Berks Co., Pennsylvania; died , Ohio.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Sitler
    • Eby ID Number: 00114-7203.3

    Children:
    1. 4. Johann "John" Sitler was born 2 Nov 1811, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States; died 15 Dec 1876; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jacob Sitler was born 2 Aug 1817, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States; died 15 Dec 1857.

  3. 10.  Henry M. Clemmer was born Apr 1783, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (son of Abraham Clemmer and Maria Mosser); died 13 Aug 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20746045
    • Eby ID Number: 00024-1917
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Henry M. Clemmer
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 111, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 04, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Henry M. Clemmer, "son of Abraham, was born in Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in April, 1783, and died August 13th, 1866. In 1806 he was married to Sarah Bergey who was born in March, 1786, and died April 7th, 1867. They, in company with others, moved to Canada and arrived at old Christian Shantz's, one mile south-east of Berlin, in May, 1822. During the summer he purchased from H. Lamb, a farm situated near Preston. On this place he resided until 1837 when he made a deal with Christian Erb, exchanging this place for one of over two hundred acres, situated two miles north of the town of Waterloo. Here they resided until their deaths. They had a family of eight children, all of which were born in Franconia Township except John, the youngest, who was born in Canada."


    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 Sarah Bergey 1806. Sarah (daughter of Isaac Bergey and Veronica Hunsberger) was born Mar 1786, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 7 Apr 1867, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Sarah Bergey was born Mar 1786, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Isaac Bergey and Veronica Hunsberger); died 7 Apr 1867, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21078264
    • Name: Sallie Bergey
    • Name: Saloma Bergey
    • Name: Sarah Clemmer
    • Eby ID Number: 00004-851
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Sallie Bergey," was married to Henry M. Clemmer. Her descendants are all in Canada."


    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. Maria Clemmer was born 20 Dec 1807, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Susanna Clemmer was born 29 Dec 1810, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died 15 Feb 1854; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. 5. Sarah Clemmer was born 21 Dec 1812, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died 4 Jan 1877; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Leah Clemmer was born 14 Oct 1814, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died Abt 1850, , Medina Co., Ohio.
    5. Rachel Clemmer was born 15 Dec 1816, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died 24 Apr 1895; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Abraham B. Clemmer was born 2 Mar 1819, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died 15 Jul 1908, Chicopee (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Jacob B. Clemmer was born 22 Feb 1821, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 10 Apr 1892; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John Bergey Clemmer was born 16 Dec 1822, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Abraham Kinzie was born Abt 1780 (son of Abraham Kinzie); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4048.3

    Children:
    1. 6. Joseph Kinsie was born 4 Mar 1811, Near Quakertown, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Jun 1871, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

  6. 14.  Dennis Devitt was born Abt 1790, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00030-2322.1

    Notes:

    Maria Polly Banghart married J.George Ribble in 1793. He died 2 yrs later after fathering George Ribble Jr. December 25, 1800 she married Dennis Devitt, an Irish immigrant recently arrived in the German-Dutch community of Sussex, NJ. The family spelled the name DeWit while living there. By 1812 seven little DeWits had arrived. At this time the family re-located to Canada leaving behind her son George and the two oldest DeWit boys, Matthew and John. James had died in infancy. Going with them to the Hamilton, ON area was Barnabus, Barbara, John and Dennis who now all became Devitts. Maria and Joseph Banghart Devitt were added in Canada in 1813 and 1814. At this time another re-location found them moving further west into the mostly German area of Waterloo. Baby Joseph was left behind in the Hamilton area with a French Canadian family named Dionne. A family-written biography refers to him merely as Joseph, the Dionnes. Dennis and Polly are said to have had a row after moving to Waterloo at which time she packed up and fled in 1815, heading for the US. She left behind the five Devitt children, several of whom are known to have been taken in and raised by Mennonite families. It is said she picked Joseph up along the way and nothing more is known of either one of them at this time (2005). Maria Polly Banghart was a benefactor of her grandfather Andrew Banghart's will in 1818. Her name there was Mary DeWit. Joseph was not mentioned.

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    Dennis — Mary Martin. Mary was born Abt 1790, of, Sussex Co., New Jersey; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  7. 15.  Mary Martin was born Abt 1790, of, Sussex Co., New Jersey; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Devitt
    • Name: Polly Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00030-2322.12

    Children:
    1. Joseph Devitt, The Dionne died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Barnabas Devitt was born 25 Mar 1807, , New Jersey; died 20 Jan 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Barbara Devitt was born 2 Dec 1809, , New Jersey; died 19 Aug 1847, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. James Devitt was born 18 Sep 1810, , New Jersey; died 28 Aug 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Dennis Devitt was born 18 Aug 1813, , New Jersey; died 1 Jun 1880, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Devitt was born 30 Aug 1815, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1848; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.