John Albert "Albert" Ziegler

Other Events:

• Name: Albert Ziegler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131693
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reformed Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Clerk
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Other Events:

• Business: B. H. Ziegler Carriage and Waggon Maker, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; B. H. Ziegler Carriage and Waggon Maker, Kitchener, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: 00139-8440
• Birth: 6 Jul 1849, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carriage Maker
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carriage, Blacksmith
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Benjamin Ziegler, "is married to Maggie Pringle. They reside in Berlin where he is engaged as a carriage builder."¹

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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B. H. Ziegler, Carriage and Waggon Maker, King Street East - In reviewing the commercial and manufacturing industries of Berlin the fact is brought to light that there are many business houses that had been founded by the early settlers still in existence. Among the number and worthy of special notice is that of Mr. B.H. Ziegler, carriage manufacturer, of King Street East. This business was established over thirty-five years ago by Mr. E. Ziegler, father of the present proprietor, who conducted the same successfully for twenty years, and then his son having arrived at manhood's years, the father turned it over to him, although Mr. E. Ziegler is still actively engaged in the work. Mr. E. Ziegler has resided in Berlin over forty years, and was one of the first councillors when the place was incorporated as a village. He has also served on the School Board, and was at one time a Dominion License Commissioner. He is a gentleman highly honoured in the community for his many excellent qualities of head and heart. Mr. B.H. Ziegler, who has now conducted the business for the past fifteen years, makes all kinds of carriages, buggies, sleighs, wagons, carts and everything that comes under the head of carriage or wagon building. The premises occupied by him for the works are 30x50 feet in dimensions and two stories in height, where he gives employment to eight skilled workmen. Mr. Ziegler manufactures the carriage in its entirety, from iron and wood in the rough to the finished article. His trade extends throughout the Province of Ontario, and has been of late, and is, unexceptionally good. Mr. Ziegler is a practical workman, understanding every detail of his business and personally inspecting all work done in his establishment, thus guaranteeing to customers the utmost satisfaction.


Industries of Canada Historical and Commercial Sketches Hamilton and Environs 1886

Benjamin — Margaret "Maggie" Pringle. Margaret (daughter of John Pringle and Jane Amos) was born 29 Sep 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Pringle
• Name: Margaret "Maggie" Ziegler
• Eby ID Number: 00139-8440.1
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reformed Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Other Events:

• Elected Office: Kitchener - Councillor
• Family Photograph: Enoch Ziegler and wife Hannah Hallman
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/269774936
• Eby ID Number: 00139-8437
• Occupation: 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker
• Occupation: 1851, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; smith and carriagemaker
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; wagon maker
• Elected Office: 1854, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Kitchener Council
• Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carriage Maker
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carriage Maker
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carriage maker
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carriagemaker
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Enoch Ziegler, "the youngest in the family, was born March 2nd, 1822. He was married to Hannah Hallman who was born November 3rd, 1824. The first two years after their marriage they resided in North Dumfries Township, at Mr. Solomon Gehman's. In 1846 they moved to Berlin where they have resided ever since. He is a carriage builder by trade. His family consists of ten 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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ZIEGLER - On the 22d of Nov. 1897, in Berlin, Ont. of the results of lagrippe and pleurisy, Enoch Ziegler, in the 76th year of his age. He was born near Preston, Waterloo Co., Ont., March 2d, 1822. His father, Dilman Ziegler, emigrated from Montgomery Co., Pa., a few years earlier. Deceased was married to Hannah Hallman in 1844. In 1846 they moved to Berlin, where they have since resided. He leaves a family of six sons and three daughters, a large number of grandchildren and other relatives to mourn his departure. Buried on the 23d. The funeral services were conducted by Pre. Henderson in English and Pre. McNally in German. The funeral was very largely attended. Deceased was the last of a large family of children who figured prominently in the earlier history and development of the old "German Tract" in Waterloo Co., Ont.

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

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B. H. Ziegler, Carriage and Waggon Maker, King Street East - In reviewing the commercial and manufacturing industries of Berlin the fact is brought to light that there are many business houses that had been founded by the early settlers still in existence. Among the number and worthy of special notice is that of Mr. B.H. Ziegler, carriage manufacturer, of King Street East. This business was established over thirty-five years ago by Mr. E. Ziegler, father of the present proprietor, who conducted the same successfully for twenty years, and then his son having arrived at manhood's years, the father turned it over to him, although Mr. E. Ziegler is still actively engaged in the work. Mr. E. Ziegler has resided in Berlin over forty years, and was one of the first councillors when the place was incorporated as a village. He has also served on the School Board, and was at one time a Dominion License Commissioner. He is a gentleman highly honoured in the community for his many excellent qualities of head and heart. Mr. B.H. Ziegler, who has now conducted the business for the past fifteen years, makes all kinds of carriages, buggies, sleighs, wagons, carts and everything that comes under the head of carriage or wagon building. The premises occupied by him for the works are 30x50 feet in dimensions and two stories in height, where he gives employment to eight skilled workmen. Mr. Ziegler manufactures the carriage in its entirety, from iron and wood in the rough to the finished article. His trade extends throughout the Province of Ontario, and has been of late, and is, unexceptionally good. Mr. Ziegler is a practical workman, understanding every detail of his business and personally inspecting all work done in his establishment, thus guaranteeing to customers the utmost satisfaction.

Industries of Canada Historical and Commercial Sketches Hamilton and Environs 1886

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King Street, Kitchener

Cedar to Albert Street.

At the corner Enoch Ziegler's carriage factory, a good-sized and well-known shop which continued for many years.

A brick building, one story and a half, lengthwise with King Street, occupied by Yost Stroh as shoemaker shop and dwelling. Later this was made into a two story building.

Next an open space,

A two story frame building, crowned with a bell tower, with a boiler house and engine in the rear. The bell is said to have been cracked on a New Year's night by too violent ringing. In any event its sound was impaired. The building as a factory was at one time operated by Cornell & Bowman. It changed tenants from time to time and occasionally was idle. In 1867 Henry Strieker used it as a woolen mill and William Simpson used it at one time. The building was unpainted. It was eventually destroyed by fire.

Another factory building with gable toward King Street and a one story veranda in front.

A two story brick dwelling, well back from the street, occupied by A. H. Mowat, general agent and Deputy Clerk, He was the father of Jim Mowat, known as Moses Oates and, as a weather prophet, active on the Toronto Globe for some years. Jim Mowat was a school mate of Jacob Stroh at the Central School. He published almanacs and was known throughout the province.


REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder.

Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930

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King Street , North Side

Cedar Street.

the easterly corner a good sized two story frame dwelling, built for himself in 1849-50 by Enoch Ziegler.

garden and next to it a small one story frame building lengthwise with King Street, built about 1857, occupied by Henry Kister who later moved to Weber Street when Frederick Rummel occupied the building as tailor shop and dwelling.

a two story frame building with gable toward King Street, the first dwelling of Jake Kimmel and his family when they arrived in Berlin about 1850. Kimmel was a mason.


REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder.

Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930

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Laid In The Tomb

The remains of the late Mr Enoch Ziegler were laid away in the silent tomb Tuesday afternoon. The funeral Was very largely attended, both by the townspeople and residents of the surrounding district, showing the high esteem in which he was held by all who knew him. Services were conducted at the family residence on Irwin street by the pastor, the cortege leaving the house shortly after 2 o'clock. Three sons, Dr CH; Dr OH; Mr B J; and three nephews, Leslie Staebler, Walter and George Ziegler acted as pall-bearers for the remains of a loving father and uncle.

The Weekly News-Record Thu, Nov 25, 1897 Page 8

Family Photograph:
original picture in Waterloo Historical Society's Collection

Elected Office:
1854-56, 1869-70, 1879, 1885, 1887

Enoch married Hannah Hallman Apr 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of Benjamin Hallman and Elizabeth Detweiler) was born 3 Nov 1824, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/269774986
• Name: Hannah Ziegler
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3623
• Residence: 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Hannah Hallman, "was born November 3rd, 1824. She is married to Enoch Ziegler and resides in Berlin."

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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MRS ENOCH ZIEGLER.

The death occurred this morning after several weeks illness, of Mrs. Hannah (Hallman) Ziegler, widow of the late Enoch Ziegler. at the home of her daughter, Miss Elizabeth Ziegler, Irvin street. The deceased had reached her 89th year, having been born on November 3rd, 1824, in Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Benjamin Hallman who came to Waterloo County in 1825.

A woman of many good qualities, Mrs. Ziegler was highly regarded by the community. She is survived by six sons and three daughters; viz; Benjamin Berlim, John, Seattle, Wash., Cyrus, London, Tilman, Woodstock, Leander, Mrs. J. R. Eden and Miss Elizabeth Ziegler, Berlin and Mrs. J. M. Staebler.

The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon. The arrangements had not been completed this morning.

The Berlin News Record Sat, Jul 19, 1913 Page 1

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LAID TO REST

Mrs. Enoch Ziegler's Funeral Was Held This Afternoon

WAS PROBABLY BERLIN'S OLDEST RESIDENT.

The death of Mrs. Enoch Ziegler has awakened a wide-spread interest in the city. She was a fine type of a Christian matron and the mother of a large and respected family children. She was noted tor her Christian virtues and graces, hence hundreds of sorrowing relatives and friends paid their last respects to her memory by attending her funeral, held at two o'clock to-day from the residence of Miss Elizabeth Ziegler, Irvin street.

She was the last member of the late Benjamin Hallman's family who came to Canada from Pennsylvania in the early twenties of last century. Mrs. Ziegler was born in Dumfries township, South Waterloo in 1824 and consequently had passed the 89th milestone of life. Had she lived until next Christmas she would have been the longest-lived member of her father's family. The distinction probably belongs to Mrs. Ziegler having been the oldest continuous resident of Berlin, she having resided here without a break for sixty-six years.

Mrs. Ziegler is survived by six sons and three daughters. The sons' names are Benjamin, of Berlin, John of Seattle, Wash. Albert of Melville, Sask.; Dr. Orlando H. of Toronto, Dr. Cyrus H. of London and Dilman of Woodstock. The daughters are: Mrs. J. R. Eden and Miss Eliabeth Ziegler of Berlin and Mrs. A. T. Boles of Leamington, Ont.

Also the deceased lady is survived by 26 grand-children and 22 great grandchildren.

The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. H. S. Hallman of this city, a nephew of the deceased.

The pall-bearers were four sons and two grand-sons, namely. Mr. Benjamin Ziegler of Berlin, Mr. Albert Ziegler of Melville, Sask.; Dr.O. H. Ziegler of Toronto and Dr. C. H Ziegler of Lorion and the grandsons

Mr. H. Leslie Stabler and Mr. George Ziegler of Berlin. After services at the house, the remains were conveyed to Mt. Hope cemetery and interred there beside those of her husband. May she rest in peace.

The Berlin News Record Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Mon, Jul 21, 1913 Page 1

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30757
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Not given
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

John — Jane Amos. Jane was born 15 Nov 1822, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Pringle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94710
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbterian

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/269773751
• Land: Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 2 Lot 03, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: 00139-8409.10
• Immigration: 1816, , Canada
• Land: 22 Aug 1818, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 03, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1832, Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; Inn Keeper

Notes:

"Dilman Ziegler, who first took up his land in 1818, offered a substantial dwelling house, bank barn 65' by 45' a pump of excellent water at the door, and thriving young orchard of 40 to 50 bearing apple trees. This land is supplied with an excellent stream of water which never fails"

(Canada Museum Weekly)

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This property was auctioned off by the sheriff 19 Dec 1837 to the highest bidder who was Dr. William Craigie for ten pounds. By that time Dilman was living in Hamilton, Ontario.

Waterloo Township Through Two Centuries, Elizabeth Bloomfield

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Surrogate Office Gore

Dielman Ziegler of Dundas in the district of Gore, tavern keeper, solemnly affirmth and said that Jacob Ziegler late of Waterloo in the district of Gore, Yeoman, died on or about the tenth day of January without having made no past or will or testament as this affirmant believes and leaving him surviving this affirmant his father, Sarah Ziegler his widow and Aaron Ziegler his own son an infant of the age of two years or thereabouts and this affirmant further affirms that and saith that the said Sarah Ziegler has declined taking out letters of administration to the effects of the said Jacob Ziegler and her requested this deponent to do the same. Affirmed before me at Hamilton this 25th day January 1832

Signed Tho TaylorSigned Dielman Ziegle

Dilman — Catherine Schwartz. Catherine was born 1782; died CA 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/269774098
• Name: Catherine Ziegler
• Eby ID Number: 00139-8409.18

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88926226
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3502
• Immigration: 1824, , Canada
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Benjamin Hallman, "was born September 18th, 1783, in Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, where he followed farming as his calling. During the great financial depressions from 1816 until 1827 many of that calling in Montgomery and other counties failed financially, and in order to save their creditors from losing any money, the distressed farmers sold their farms at a great sacrifice and paid their debts, and with whatever little balance left they wended their way to Canada where land could be had cheap and thus made another attempt to gain a free home. And as a rule all these parties in a very few years were the possessors of valuable farms. Such was the case with Benjamin Hallman, our Canadian progenitor. He suffered financially during the great crisis as aforesaid, and, finding things to his advantage, he moved to Canada in 1825 (See page 56 for more information) and settled in Waterloo County, two miles west of the town of Waterloo. Here he resided until spring (1826) when he moved to North Dumfries Township, about one mile east of Roseville, where he had purchased a most beautiful farm, then nearly all forest. This farm is now in possession of Menno H. Hallman. Here the old progenitor died full of years, September 10th, 1869. On September 2nd, 1802, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Harley) Detweiler. She was born August 8th, 1784, and died August 9th, 1856. To them was born a numerous family, all of which were born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, save the two youngest, Hannah and Wendel, who were born in Waterloo County, Ontario"

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

Benjamin — Elizabeth Detweiler. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Reiff Detweiler and Margaret Harley) was born 8 Aug 1784, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 9 Aug 1856, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hallman Mennonite Cemetery, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20072393
• Name: Elizabeth Hallman
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3502.1
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite