Betty Elaine Martin

Other Events:

• Name: Betty Elaine Zeeh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145632
• Residence: 1995, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

BETTY ELAINE ZEEH (nee Martin) 1927 - 2009 Passed away peacefully, on December 30, 2009 at Forest Heights Long Term Care Centre, Kitchener. Wife of the late Don Zeeh. Mother of Beverly Gall of Kitchener, Brian (Maureen Lorentz) of Listowel, and Doug and his wife Brenda of Waterloo. Grandmother of Ian and Brian Gall (Kristy) and Lorraine (Justin) LaCelle all of Kitchener, and Craig and Ryan Zeeh of Waterloo. Great-grandmother of Ayden, Keegan, and Jayce LaCelle of Kitchener. Predeceased by her parents Hilda and Earl Martin, sons Dennis and Gregory, brother Firman "Marty" (Helen) Martin, and sister Audrey (Harold) McKee. Friends are invited to share their memories of Betty with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010 in the chapel of the funeral home at 11 a.m. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo will take place immediately after the service, followed by a reception at the funeral home. Condolences for the family and donations to the Hospital for Sick Children or the Heart and Stroke Foundation may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Thank you to all of Betty's friends for their care and support on the last part of her journey.


Waterloo Region Record 31 Dec 2009

Betty — Donald Zeeh. Donald (son of Max Zeeh and Clara Anna Hillebrecht) died Bef 2009. [Group Sheet]

1. Beverly Zeeh
2. Brian Zeeh
3. Doug Zeeh
4. Dennis Zeeh died Bef 2009.
5. Gregory Robert Zeeh was born 1962, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1968, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 May 1968, Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Other Events:

• Name: Earl Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1410.2
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laster, Shoe Factory
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1923, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker

Ferman married Hilda J. Paetz 26 Dec 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hilda (daughter of Frank K. E. Paetz and Mary Floetke) was born Jul 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1983; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hilda J. Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182405
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1923, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Fitter
• Residence: 1953, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00075-4410
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Misfortune: 1910; killed a train accident west of Sudbury in 1910.

Notes:

Oliver S. Martin, "born Sept. 28th, 1866."

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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Oliver Martin's Death is Almost Certain Now
Work of Rescue is Given Up

It is now almost a certainty that Oliver S. Martin of Waterloo, traveller for the Hibner Furniture Co., of Berlin, lost his life in the terrible railway wreck at Webbwood, on the C. P. R., at the bridge over the Spanish river.

Ever since the news of the catastrophe was flashing on the wire, first, friends here have been busy endeavoring to get information. It was extremely difficult to do so. But on Monday afternoon a message was received by his wife at Waterloo, stating that some of his baggage had been found among the wreckage. News was also received that he had called on customers at Sudbury, but had not reached the Soo, where he was next due.

These circumstances all caused grave anxiety and a despatch from Sudbury seems to confirm the fears that he has been lost. A hat, bearing the initials O. S. M., and the dealers name, John Ritzer of Waterloo, is certain to be that of the missing man, and is conclusive evidence that he was a passenger on the ill-fated train. The had was found by divers, but the body has not been recovered.

The Canadian Pacific officials come in for a littel share of indignation on the part of the friends and relatives of the victims. Even as yet, it is stated, friends cannot find anything about the disposal of the remains of their loved ones.

It is doubtful whether the body will ever be recovered as the work of recovering the bodies of the victims of Friday's disaster stopped last night and it is altogether likely that the remaining bodies in the first-class couch slipped into the river and were carried away by the current when the attempt was made to raise the car further up the bank. It is reported that seven were lost when the car broke and buckled. The remainder of the second-class car is not out of the river, and may still contain a number of bodies.

The late Mr. Martin was about 42 years of age, and is survived by a widow, one son about sixteen years old and an adopted daughter. Mrs. Elisha Schiedel of Port Elgin, is a sister.

Mr. Martin was a member of the Waterloo Evangelical church and some years ago was an active member of the Waterloo Broom and Brush Company.

Berlin News Record, January 25, 1910

Oliver married Amanda Brubacher 25 Nov 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Amanda (daughter of John E. Brubacher and Magdalena Musselman) was born 22 May 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1943, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Amanda Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1410
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Amanda Brubacher, "was born May 22nd, 1868. She is married to Oliver Martin. They reside in the town of Berlin where he is engaged in the J. Y. Shantz Button Factory. They have one son named Earl."

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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28822

Frank — Mary Floetke. Mary (daughter of August Floetke and Maria "Mary" Daum) was born 4 Jan 1865, , Germany; died 30 Jan 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Paetz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28821
• Immigration: 1880, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1945, 78 Shanley St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: 00075-4405
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Benjamin S. Martin, "the second son, was born June 12th, 1830. He was married, January 25th, 1859, to Nancy, daughter of Samuel and Mary (Detweiler) Schneider. She was born June 3rd, 1831. They reside near Roseville, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To them was born a family of eight 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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Kitchener, Sept. 10 - Benjamin S. Martin, one of Kitchener's best known and oldest residents, died at his home here last evening following a long illness. He was in his 88th year and was born in Woolwich township. He was engaged in farming at Roseville for many years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. A. C. Beidel, of this city, and two brothers, Noah G., St. Jacobs, and Aaron, of Elmira.

Elmira Signet Sep 13 1917

Benjamin married Agnes "Nancy" Snyder 25 Jan 1859. Agnes (daughter of Samuel Snyder and Mary Detweiler) was born 3 Jun 1831, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1900; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes "Nancy" Martin
• Name: Nancy Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6022
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Nancy Snyder, "was born June 3rd, 1831. On January 25th, 1859, she was married to Benjamin S. Martin, a farmer. See Benjamin S. Martin's 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.].

Other Events:

• Historic Building: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 025, Waterloo County, Ontario; The Schweitzer House
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1397
• Residence: 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Historic Building: 1850, Columbia Street West, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

John E. Brubacher, "second son of John and Catharine (Sherk) Brubacher, was born August 9th, 1822. On February 6th, 1846, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of David and Esther (Martin) Musselman. She was born December 16th 1827, and died July 5th, 1877. After her deceased he was married, in December, 1882, to Esther Musselman, sister to his first wife. She was the widow of the late Amos Martin, and was born November 18th, 1842. To him and his first wife was born a family of fourteen children"

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

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Waterloo County lost another of its pioneers on Sunday evening, when Mr. John E. Brubacher passed away at his home, about two miles northwest of Waterloo. Deceased was 80 years of age and was one of the oldest settlers. A family of ten children survive. They are- David, St. Jacobs; Martin, Kansas; John and Benjamin, near home; Noah, at home; Mrs. Samuel Snyder and Mrs. O. S. Martin, Waterloo; Mrs. Levi Groff, Lexington; Mrs. David Martin, Elmira, and Harriet at home. The funeral took place at 9 o'clock on Wednesday morning to the old Mennonite church, Berlin.

Elmira Signet 28 Aug 1902

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Death of Mr. J. E. Brubacher

This district lost another of its pioneers on Sunday evening when Mr. John E. Brubacher passed away at his home about two miles northwest of Waterloo. Deceased was 80 years of age and was one of the oldest settlers. A family of ten children survive. They are David, St. Jacobs; Martin, Kansas; John and Benjamin, near home, and Noah at home; Mrs. Samuel Snyder and Mrs. O. S. Martin, Waterloo; Mrs. Levi Groff, Lexington; Mrs. David Martin, Elmira; and Harriet at home. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock on Wednesday morning to the old Mennonite church, Berlin.

Berlin News Record, August 25, 1902
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Death of John E. Brubacher

John E. Brubacher, one of the oldest pioneers of Waterloo County, passed away to the great beyond at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, the 24st inst., at his country home near Waterloo. Deceased had been ill for about three weeks with stomach trouble. This with the infirmities of old age gradually weakened him and his end was unexpected. He had reached the ripe old age of 80 years and 15 days. The funeral takes place at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, August 27th, from his late residence, 2 miles northwest of Waterloo, to the Mennonite church, Berlin, for service and interment.

Berlin Daily Telegraph, August 25, 1902

Historic Building:
In 1846, John Brubacher married Magdalena Musselman, settling on Lot 25, German Company Tract. Their son John E. Brubacher married in the late 1800s and built a house on the farm.. John E. Brubacher had a daughter who married into the Groff family. The Groff family eventually inherited the house and lived there until it was passed on to their daughter, who married Stanley Schweitzer. In 1957 the Schweitzer family sold the farm to the Waterloo College Associate Faculties, which would soon become the University of Waterloo. In 1972 the Graduate Student Association leased the house. [from The Record, December 22, 2007]

Historic Building:
Beautifully situated on a hill overlooking Columbia Lake on the north campus of the University of Waterloo, the home was built in 1850 of granite fieldstone.
No two of the structure's four elevations are alike. The one to the south is the most interesting. A noteworthy feature is a large verandah spanning the length of the building on the south facade. The gables on both the east and west elevations exhibit return eaves and the attic, on each side, is lit by two small four paned windows. These features are typical of the Mennonite version of the plain Georgian style.
A fire in 1968 seriously damaged the structure's interior and prompted the restoration of the home. The generous financial support of the University of Waterloo, the Ontario Heritage Foundation and the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation allowed the restoration to be completed by 1975. The basement now contains a meeting room, the focal point of which is a large fireplace. The ground floor houses a furnished museum depicting the interior of a Pennsylvania-German farmhouse. The second storey provides accommodation for the Curator.1a

1aDesignated Properties List www.waterloo.ca

John married Magdalena Musselman 3 Feb 1846, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of David Musselman and Esther Z. Martin) was born 16 Dec 1827, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Magdalena Brubacher
• Name: Martha Musselman
• Eby ID Number: 00083-4922
• Residence: 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Magdalena Musselman, "was born December 16th, 1827. On February 6th, 1846, she was married to John E. Brubacher. They resided several miles north-west of Waterloo where she died July 5th, 1877. "

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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-331135
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

August — Maria "Mary" Daum. Maria was born 25 Feb 1837, , Germany; died 22 Jun 1916; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Daum
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-331136
• Immigration: 1881, , Germany
• Immigration: 1889, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran