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

Amanda Martin

Female 1886 - 1956  (70 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Amanda Martin was born 22 Mar 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Peter P. Martin and Susannah Reist); died 21 Dec 1956, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Amanda Lichty
    • Name: Amanda Weber
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4601.2
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    MRS. MENNO WEBER

    Mrs. Menno Weber, 70, died Friday at her home, RR 4, Elmira, after a lingering illness.

    The former Amanda Martin, she had married twice. Her first husband, Noah Lichty of Floradale, predeceased her.
    Surviving are her husband, six stepsons, five step-daughters and a brother.

    The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor here until 10 a.m. Saturday and then at the home for funeral services Sunday at 1 p.m. The body was taken to the Elmira Mennonite Meeting House for a service before burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Amanda — Menno M. Weber. Menno (son of Aaron W. Weber and Elizabeth Martin) was born 2 Aug 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1964; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Amanda — Noah Ziegler Lichty. Noah (son of Solomon Lichty and Sarah Ziegler) was born 16 Sep 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1934; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Peter P. Martin was born 12 Dec 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Peter G. Martin and Maria Bauman); died 30 Jan 1945, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39324864
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4601
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonitte
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Peter P. Martin, "the fifth son of Peter G. Martin, was born December 12th, 1859. On February 6th, 1885, he was married to Susannah Reist. They reside on a farm in Woolwich Township, several miles north-east of Elmira. Their family consists 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.].

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    PETER P. MARTIN

    Peter P. Martin, 85, died suddenly Tuesday morning, Jan. 30th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Martin, Third Concession Peel. Born in Woolwich Towship he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Martin. In 1885, he married Susanna Reist, who predeceased him ten years later. He then married Lydia Brubacher, who predeceased him 27 years ago.

    Surviving are four sons, Jeremiah, Manoah, Peter B., all of St. Jacobs, and Jonathan B. of Floradale; five daughters, Mrs. Noah (Amanda) Lichty, Mrs. Aaron (Elizabeth) Rudy, Mrs. Christian B. (Catherine) Mar- tin, all of Heidelberg, Mrs. William (Lydia) Martin, Third Concession Peel, Mrs. Emmanuel (Mary Ann) Sherk of Wallenstein and a brother Jonathan P. Martin of Floradale.

    The funeral was held Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Manasseh B. Martin, Heidelberg (near Burkhart's School), followed by church service at Conestogo Mennonite Church. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Peter married Susannah Reist 6 Feb 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of John M. Reist and Mary Wanner) was born 18 Sep 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1895; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Susannah Reist was born 18 Sep 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John M. Reist and Mary Wanner); died 21 Sep 1895; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5207.8
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 1. Amanda Martin was born 22 Mar 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1956, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jeremiah R. "Jerry" Martin was born 26 Apr 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Levi Martin was born 5 Feb 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1902; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Peter G. Martin was born 9 Jan 1816, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of David Oberholtzer Martin and Maria Or Magdelina Guth); died 11 May 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16834752
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4593
    • Immigration: 1820, , Canada
    • Residence: 1842, 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
    • 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

    Notes:

    Peter G. Martin, "the sixth son of David and Maria (Guth) Martin, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, January 9th, 1816, and came to Canada with his parents when four years of age. On November 15th, 1842, he was married to Maria, daughter of Henry and Maria (Mosser) Baumann. She was born October 13th, 1822, and died May 25th, 1889. On March 22nd, 1844, they moved on their farm, then all bush, being composed of the north part of lot No. 37, German Company's Tract, Woolwich Township, within one-half mile of St. Jacobs. He cleared nearly the whole of it, and now is the possessor of one of the finest farms in Woolwich Township. He has disposed of 13 acres of his farm to various parties, leaving him 134 acres. On this farm he still resides and enjoys good health, and has an excellent memory for a man of his age. They had a family of eleven 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.].

    Peter married Maria Bauman 15 Nov 1842, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Bauman and Maria "Mary" Mosser) was born 30 Oct 1822, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 25 May 1889, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Maria Bauman was born 30 Oct 1822, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Bauman and Maria "Mary" Mosser); died 25 May 1889, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-550
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Maria Bauman
    • Residence: 1842, 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:

    Maria Baumann, "the third daughter of Henry and Mary (Mosser) Baumann, was born October 30th, 1822, and died May 25th, 1889. She was married to Peter G., son of David and Maria (Guth) Martin, November 15th, 1842. They resided on a farm a little north of St. Jacobs, where she died. They have had a family of eleven 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. Levi P. Martin was born 22 Feb 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1919; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharine P. Martin was born 4 Sep 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1913, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Gideon P. Martin was born 25 Dec 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1927, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. David P. Martin was born 15 Mar 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1913, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Henry P. Martin was born 13 Aug 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1924; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary P. Martin was born 25 Apr 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Elizabeth P. Martin was born 25 Jun 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 2. Peter P. Martin was born 12 Dec 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1945, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Christian P. Martin was born 20 May 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1934, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Nancy P. Martin was born 23 Oct 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1937, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Veronica Martin was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Jonathan P. Martin was born 10 Jan 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1955; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  John M. Reist was born 12 Mar 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David Reist and Mary Mosser); died 24 Sep 1915, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5207
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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:

    John Reist, "the eldest son in the family, was born March 12th, 1831. He was first married to Susannah Wanner who died September 12th, 1860. After her decease he was married to Mary Wanner, a sister to his first wife. They reside on a farm in the township of Woolwich, about three miles north of Elmira. Of the first wife there were four children, namely:...and of the second wife there are 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.].

    John married Mary Wanner 14 May 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Henry M. Wanner and Anna B. Fordney) was born 10 May 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Wanner was born 10 May 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry M. Wanner and Anna B. Fordney); died 13 Aug 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Wanner
    • Name: Mary Reist
    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5207.6
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 3. Susannah Reist was born 18 Sep 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1895; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Ann Reist was born 18 Feb 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Levi Reist was born 7 Sep 1864; died 7 Feb 1865; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Solomon W. Reist was born 5 Mar 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1939, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John William Reist was born 21 Jan 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955.
    6. Noah W. Reist was born 26 Nov 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1957, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Sarah Ann Reist was born 11 Mar 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1952, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Ephraim W. Reist was born 21 Mar 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1934, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elizabeth Reist was born 11 Nov 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1876; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Catharine Reist was born 15 Dec 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Menno W. Reist was born 13 Mar 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Matilda Reist was born 18 Jun 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  David Oberholtzer Martin was born 16 Mar 1771, East Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Abraham Martin and Barbara Oberholtzer); died 6 Sep 1854, 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/33536475
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4504
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 065S, Waterloo Township, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    David Martin, "son of Abraham and Barbara (Oberholtzer) Martin, was born in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, March 16th, 1771. On May 4th, 1794 he was married to Maria, daughter of Christian Guth. She was born in the same township, January 26th, 1775. In 1820, they with their family of twelve children, moved to Canada. On June 6th of the same year they came to Waterloo, and on the 9th of the same month they settled on lot No. 65, German Company's Tract, Waterloo Township. The farm is now in possession of Joseph B. Martin. Many and almost indescribable were the hardships and sufferings of this family in making the journey from Pennsylvania to their new home in this county but no sooner had they fully rested themselves and seemed to enjoy their life in the wilds of Canada, when "King Death" came and claimed the mother of this happy family as his own. After suffering great pain for five days, caused by inflammation of the bowels, she died of mortification, July 5th, 1820. On June 13th, 1824, the father was married again to Catharine, daughter of Samuel Guth (now spelled Good) who was a brother to Christian Guth, father to his first wife. There was no family with second wife. He died September 6th, 1854. His second wife was born November 11th, 1777, and died November 14th, 1848, after an illness of a little more than two months. "


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

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    A-1-50 David Martin: Last Will and Testament of David Martin of the Township of Waterloo, in the District of Wellington and Province of Canada.

    I, David Martin of the Township of Waterloo, being weak of body but of sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament, in manner following…

    Item 1st. That all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid.

    Item #2 I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Catharina two beds and bedsteads, my clock and case, my stove and pipe, my pleasure wagon, one cow the choice of my cows and household and kitchen furniture as much as she may want for her own use, further, I order and it is my Will that two weeks after my decease my herein after mentioned Executors shall pay to my widow Thirty dollars cash to her in hand and also to pay to her in hand Four Hundred Dollars as soon as any money arises out of my moveable property, or any other money comes in which is standing out or as time will permit. Further I order and demise[sic] that my son Jacob Martin or his successor or successors shall fulfill the herein mentioned articles to my widow during her natural life. My loving wife Catharina shall have the West end of my dwelling house from top to bottom cellars and all and twenty bushels of Marchintable wheat each and every year and carry the same to the Mill and bring the flour and the bran in the house to her, also four bushels of peas and twenty five bushels of potatoes is to be put in her cellar, and my widow, she is to have the privilege to take as many apples as she may want for her own use if there is any, if there is any cider made out of my orchard on this farm she is to have what she wants for her own use, and in the garden she is to have the privilege to take of any growth she may want for her own use, or else she may take a piece of ground in the garden as much as she may want for her own use. One Cow is to be kept in pasture and feat summer and winter, the same as his own cows, she is to have bushel of salt, ten pounds of Hacklet? Flax & ten pounds of Toes[?] six # of good wool, each and every year during her natural life, also she is to have the privilege of using eggs and fowls as much as she wants for herself as if they were her own, but should she chose to keep her own fowls she may do so keep them where the rest are kept, also one full hog not weighing less than two hundred pounds and fifty # of good and full beef and salted if she will want it done each and every year she is also to have the firewood but and hauled, and but fine for the stove and fireplace, and the fire made if she will acquire the same all this before mentioned must be fulfilled by my son Jacob Martin or his successors yearly and during the life of my widow, further my said son Jacob or his successors shall see to my widow when well or sick. Should my widow fall into sickness that there should be a nurse required then all my are to pay the expenses share and share alike….

    Item 3rd I give and devise to my son Jacob Martin my farm I now live on in Waterloo aforesaid at Two thousand five hundred Dollars, subject to the payment thereof four hundred dollars to be for his legacy or share of fortune, and fifteen hundred dollars is to remain in my farm as long as my daughter Maria is living for which she is to be kept, say for the interest thereof, because she is senseless, and six hundred dollars he is to pay in manner following one year after my demise my son Jacob shall pay one hundred dollars and so each and every year till paid. Should my daughter Maria die before the six hundred dollars are fully paid then my son Jacob shall pay each and every year two hundred dollars till the whole amount of twenty one hundred dollars is paid and my said son Jacob is to have his share out of the same each and every year. Should my daughter Maria be of more trouble after some time so that she could not be kept for the interest of the above sum then all my sons, son-in-laws and daughters, then living, shall consider the matter over with my son Jacob and agree amongst themselves what is to be done should they not agree then the shall chose three minor neighbours and what them three shall make it, it shall be, and all my heirs shall then pay share and share alike for the keeping of her, further it is my will that my son Jacob shall have the grain in the ground on my farm after my decease.

    Item 4th further I devise and it is my will that my Grandchildren, namely my son David's children, namely John, Martin, Susannah and Catharina Martin shall have their father's share equally divided amongst them share and share alike, further the farm of their father, deceased, lying and being in the Township of Woolwich, and the East part of Lot number Thirty Nine is to be appraised and the payment thereof is to be made by the appraisers and then the said John Martin is to have one years time to consider whether he will take the same at the appraisement or not. If not then my Executors shall sell the same and divide the money amongst the three heirs share & share alike but should he take the farm the other heirs shall keep the farm for their surety till their equal share is paid to them.

    Item 5th further it is my Will and I devise that if any or all of my children is owing any in my family book, that the[y] shall within three months after my decease settle all up and give their note of hand to my Executors as my will requests payment so that my Executors may divide notes or money as my Will directs and further, I give full power to my Executors to give Deed and titles as I did in my own person here to fore. Further I order and desire and it is my will that all my children shall have share and share alike namely my son Abraham, Christian, Joseph the three heirs of my son David's share deceased, my daughter Esther, Magdalene, Catharina and my son Peter Martin shall all have share and share alike. And I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my son Christian Martin and my son Jacob Martin, Executors in full power of this my last Will and Testament.

    Witnessed by Jacob S Shoemaker, John Martin and Christian Martin
    Will dated 7 December 1843
    Proven 23 September 1854
    Inventory £343/5/0

    Marchintable probably means marketable.
    Feat = Feed
    In the Pennsylvania Dutch language, hatchling was a process to remove sharp edges from flax, accomplished with using a tool called a Hatchel. Hachel also meant to ret, or wet, flax, making it pliable and ready for use.

    Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.


    David married Maria Or Magdelina Guth 4 May 1794. Maria (daughter of Christian S. Good and Barbara Brandt) was born 26 Jan 1775, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 5 Jul 1820. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Maria Or Magdelina Guth was born 26 Jan 1775, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Christian S. Good and Barbara Brandt); died 5 Jul 1820.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Or Magdelina Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4504.1

    Children:
    1. Abraham G. Martin was born 24 Feb 1795, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 5 May 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Barbara Martin was born 27 Oct 1796, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 Nov 1796, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
    3. Christian Martin was born 23 Dec 1797, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 31 Jul 1864; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Joseph G. Martin was born 13 May 1800, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 14 Mar 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. David G. Martin was born 13 Mar 1802, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 30 Jun 1831, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Esther Martin was born 20 Jun 1804, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 Jan 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Maria Martin was born 7 Aug 1806, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 22 Dec 1858; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Catharina "Catherine" Martin 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.
    9. Jacob G. Martin was born 22 Mar 1811, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 10 Apr 1889; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Elizabeth Martin was born 22 Mar 1811, Of, Pennsylvania; died 17 Dec 1834, , Ontario, Canada.
    11. Magdalena Martin was born 5 Apr 1813, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 26 Sep 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. 4. Peter G. Martin was born 9 Jan 1816, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 11 May 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. John G. Martin was born 28 May 1819, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died Nov 1834, Near Lexington, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Heinrich "Henry" Bauman was born 17 Dec 1789, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Christian Bauman); died 14 May 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Henry Bauman
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-87
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Henry Baumann, "son of Christian Baumann, moved to Canada in 1825."

    Henry Baumann, "son of Christian Baumann, and grandson of Jacob Baumann (See No. 87) who was the fourth son of old Wendel Baumann, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 17th, 1789. He was married in 1815 to Maria Mosser, who was born February 6th, 1795, and died August 17th, 1868. They moved to Canada in 1825, and came to Waterloo County some time in May. Their first place of settlement was on the "Bleam Tract" near German Mills, from there they moved to Daniel Good's, near the Martin Mennonite Meeting House. While here he purchased lot No. 13, German Company's Tract, Woolwich Township. This lot is situated about one mile east of Heidelberg. After a small clearing had been made on the place and a log dwelling erected thereon, they moved there some time in 1827. Here they resided until their deaths. He died May 14th, 1866. They had a family of seven 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.].

    Heinrich married Maria "Mary" Mosser 1815. Maria was born 6 Feb 1795, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 17 Aug 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria "Mary" Mosser was born 6 Feb 1795, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 17 Aug 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria "Mary" Bauman
    • Name: Mary Mosser
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-511.1
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Levi Bauman was born 24 Feb 1816, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 20 Sep 1894; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Esther Bauman was born 17 Apr 1817, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 21 Jun 1910; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Christian M. Bauman was born 26 Jan 1819, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 10 Jan 1897; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth Bauman was born 19 Nov 1820, , Berks Co., Pennsylvania; died 29 Jan 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 5. Maria Bauman was born 30 Oct 1822, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 25 May 1889, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Veronica Bauman was born 7 Sep 1824, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 7 Nov 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Anna "Nancy" Bauman was born 9 May 1828, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario.

  5. 12.  David Reist was born 21 Jan 1805, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of John Reist and Susannah Huber); died 26 Nov 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5206
    • Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mennonite

    Notes:

    David Reist, "the eighth member of John and Susannah (Huber) Reist's family, was born in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, January 21st, 1805. He came to Canada with his parents in 1826 and settled on the farm now possessed by Henry Stroh near Bridgeport, Ontario. Here they remained only one year, thence they moved on the farm now possessed by Joseph Reist. On January 10th, 1830, he was married to Mary, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Wanner) Mosser. She was born November 9th, 1812, and died near Kossuth, September 3rd, 1866. He is still living and enjoying good health for a man of such an age. He has his home with his son-in-law, Daniel S. Snyder, of Woolwich Township. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm lately owned by Carl Zuber, near New Germany, Ontario. Here they resided until the year 1842, then they moved on a farm near Kossuth, now in possession of his son, Peter. Here they resided until her death in 1866. Since then he has had his home with his children. Their family consisted of eleven 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.].

    David married Mary Mosser 10 Jan 1830. Mary (daughter of Peter Mosser and Elizabeth M. Wanner) was born 9 Nov 1812, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 3 Sep 1866, Near Kossuth, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary Mosser was born 9 Nov 1812, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Peter Mosser and Elizabeth M. Wanner); died 3 Sep 1866, Near Kossuth, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Reist
    • Eby ID Number: 00082-4885
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Mosser, "was born November 9th, 1812. On January 10th, 1830, she was married to David Reist who was born January 21st, 1805. They resided near Kossuth, Ontario, on the farm now possessed by their son, Peter."

    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.].

    Mary Mosser, "was married to David Reist and resided near Kossuth, Ontario."

    Children:
    1. 6. John M. Reist was born 12 Mar 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1915, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Deacon Peter Reist was born 23 Jul 1832; died 22 Feb 1916; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Moses Reist was born 18 Jan 1834, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1911; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Daniel Reist was born 17 Oct 1835, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1836, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Henry M. Reist was born 1 Feb 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1906; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. David Reist was born 25 Dec 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 1840.
    7. Maria "Mary" Reist was born 26 Dec 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Susannah Reist was born 23 Jul 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1930, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Aaron Reist was born 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Noah Reist was born 19 Dec 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1913, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Sophia (?) Reist was born 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Lydia Reist was born 20 Jan 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Solomon Reist was born 6 Mar 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Henry M. Wanner was born 1808, , Ontario, Canada (son of John M. Wanner and Elizabeth Wecklin); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00126-7627
    • Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Henry M. Wanner, "a farmer, resided near Hespeler. He was married to Anna Fordney. Both are dead. Their family consisted 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.].

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    Wanner Mennonite Church
    Begun: 1829

    A small wooden meeting house was built in 1829 on a corner of the farm belonging to Samuel Bechtel which was located in the vicinity of the present-day regional headquarters of the Ministry of Natural Resources near the intersection of Highways 24 and 401. The site for this community meeting house, as well as a school and a burial ground, had been chosen on August 8, 1829. The land was donated by Samuel Bechtel and his wife Barbara (Baumann) on March 15, 1830. A new meeting house, of white brick, was built in 1837 on the east side of Henry Wanner's farm, somewhat north of the first meeting house. Meetings at first were held every eight weeks. The deed of land for the meeting house known as Wanner's was dated October 15, 1837. Early preachers were David Sherk, who had been ordained by Benjamin Eby in July 1837, Jacob Bretz, Jr., and Joseph Hagey.
    Joseph Hagey was ordained bishop in 1851. During his time divisions occurred in the church by a surge of enthusiasm for a Methodist form of revivalism. Solomon Eby of Port Elgin, who announced his own conversion in December 1869, was leader of a group which believed that members could be converted through participation in revival meetings. John Baer of Wanner's became associated with Solomon Eby, and was compelled to leave the church in the spring of 1874, as were Eby and his other followers. The new church movement resulted in organization conferences which culminated in the conference on March 23, 1875 at Bloomingdale where New Mennonites and Reforming (or Reformed) Mennonites joined together as United Mennonites. The United Mennonites favored revival meetings, Sunday Schools and prayer meetings, and were opposed to the use of alcohol and tobacco.
    The date of construction of the meeting house which replaced the one built in 1837 is somewhat in doubt. It is possible that a new building was erected in the early 1870s; it is also possible that the 1837 building only underwent extensive renovations at that time. There is no doubt, however, that a new brown brick church was built in 1938. An education wing was added in 1969.
    The earliest Mennonite Sunday School in North America was begun in 1842 and was held jointly by the Wanner and Hagey Meeting Houses. It was discontinued after a short time because of a division of opinion within the congregations. An attempt was made later, in the mid-1860s, to begin another Sunday School, but this, too, did not last long. Many years later, on June 10, 1896, a meeting was held to organize a Sunday School. Anson Groh was appointed superintendent..


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

    Henry married Anna B. Fordney 29 Sep 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Jacob Fordney and Elizabeth Muma) was born 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Near Hespeler, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Anna B. Fordney was born 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Fordney and Elizabeth Muma); died , Near Hespeler, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna B. Mosser
    • Name: Anna B. Wanner
    • Eby ID Number: 00035-3008
    • Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Anna B. Fordney, "was first married to Henry Wanner and after his decease to Peter Mosser. They resided near Hespeler where she died, leaving seven 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. Daniel Wanner was born , Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Elizabeth Wanner was born 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 7. Mary Wanner was born 10 May 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Veronica Wanner was born 30 Mar 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1920, Stephen Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Abram Wanner was born 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Hannah Wanner was born 8 Sep 1848, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1921; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.