Ruth Jeannette Poore

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• Name: Ruth Jeannette Fowler
• Name: Ruth Jeannette Main
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146588

Ruth — William Fowler. [Group Sheet]

Ruth — John Aaron Main. John (son of Oscar Wesley Main and Christina Logan) was born 14 Feb 1931; died 29 Jun 1966; was buried , Sheffield Cemetery, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203937
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; furniture worker
• Residence: 1925, 140 Weber St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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POORE, John

Of 242 Jacob St., Cambridge, at his residence, May 30, 1975, in his 74th year, John Poore. Beloved husband of Myrtle Rickert; dear father of Donald of Little Falls, N.Y., George, Phillip and Larry, all of Cambridge, Betty (Mrs. William St. Croix) of St. Catharines, Jacqueline (Mrs. Jack Berner) of Kitchener, Isabel (Mrs. Jack Gambling), Shirley (Mrs. Wilfred Main) and Margaret (Mrs. William King), all of Cambridge; dear brother of Charles of Exter, Joseph of Toronto, Mrs. May Affeldt of Kitchener, Agnes (Mrs. Arthur Huff) of British Columbia, Mrs. Christine Botten of Cambridge, Hazel (Mrs. Norman Pipe) of Simcoe and Mrs. Marie Martin of Kitchener; he is also survived by 47 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was born in Waterloo Township and resided all his life in the Cambridge area; had been employed by the C.O.S.F. until retirement. Resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, Queenston Rd., at Argyle St., Cambridge, from 2 p.m., Saturday, May 31, until noon Monday, June 2, then to King St. Baptist Church for service at 2 p.m. Interment followed in Parklawn cemetery, Cambridge.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 30 May 1975 pg 25

John married Myrtle Belle Rickert 30 Sep 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Myrtle (daughter of Simon B. Rickert and Melinda Hallman) was born 16 Jan 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Jan 1982, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Myrtle Belle Poore
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200216
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern
• Residence: 1925, 140 Weber St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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POORE, Myrtle Belle

At her residence, 242 Jacob St., Cambridge, Sunday, Jan. 17, 1982, in her 77th year, Myrtle Rickert. Beloved wife of the late John Poore; beloved mother of Donald of Little Falls, N. Y., George of Guelph, Philip of Cambridge, Larry of Kitchener, Betty (Mrs. William St. Croix) of St. Catharines, Isabelle (Mrs. Jack Gambling), Shirley (Mrs. Wilfred Main), Margaret (Mrs. William King), all of Cambridge and Jacqueline (Mrs. Donald Hill) of Waterloo. Predeceased by a daughter, Ruth in 1969; sons, Harold in 1946 and David in 1939. Mrs. Poore is survived by three brothers, Clayton of Port Charlotte, Fla., Ivan of Kitchener and Earl of Kitchener; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Duench of Waterloo and Mrs. Grace Ballingall of Kitchener. Also survived by 51 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Poore was a member of King Street Baptist Church, the Bertha Kirschke Mission Circle and resided in Cambridge (P) since 1939. She will be missed by all who knew her sunny disposition and her lovely smile. Resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, until noon Tuesday, then to King Street Baptist Church, for funeral services at 2 p.m. Interment in Parklawn cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 18 Jan 1982 pg 24

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203934
• Occupation: 1898, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farm labourer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Finisher, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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JOHN AARON POORE

PRESTON, Jan. 25--Suffering a heart attack while engaged at his duties at Preston Furniture about a week ago. John Aaron Poore died at his home at 11 o'clock last night. Mr. Poore was born at Plattesville and resided there until coming to Preston 45 years ago. For many years he was employed at the Pattinson Woolen Mill, being employed with Preston Furniture for the past year and a half. He was a Baptist by faith and was an honorary member of the Preston Loyal Orange Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Edith Cockerton; three sons. John of Preston, Charles of Hespeler and Gunner Joseph Poore, overseas; five daughters, Mrs. Harry Affeldt, Kitchener; Mrs. Arthur Hopf, Mrs. George Botten and Mrs. John Martin of Preston, and Mrs. Norman Pipe of Simcoe; one sister, Mrs. Mary Wall, of Brantford. Twenty-six grandchildren also survive. A son, George, predeceased him 37 years ago. The remains are resting at the Stager-Pass Funeral Home from where the funeral will be held on Saturday at 4 p.m. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record 25 Jan 1945 pg 15

John married Edith Cockerton 24 Nov 1898, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Edith (daughter of John Cockerton and Elizabeth Pettit) was born 24 Feb 1879, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1948, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Nov 1946, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edith Poore
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203935
• Residence: 1898, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Mrs. Edith Poore - By Record Correspondent

Preston, Nov. 22 - A resident of Preston the greater part of her life, Edith Cockerton, widow of John Aaron Poore, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Botten, Laurel St., at 9: 30 last evening at the age of 67 years after an illness of several months.

Mrs. Poore was born in Haysville and lived in Plattsville for a time. She was an adherent of the Baptist Church. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Harry Affeldt, Kitchener, Mrs. Arthur Hopf and Mrs. George Botten, Preston, Mrs. Norman Pipe, Simcoe, Mrs. John Martin, Preston; three sons, John of Preston, Charles of Hespeler and Joseph of Toronto; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Grieves, Plattsville, and four brothers, Fred and John Cockerton of Plattsville, James of New Hamburg and George Cockerton of Toronto. Her husband predeceased her in January, 1944. Twenty-seven grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. The remains are resting at the Stager-Pass Funeral Home from where the funeral will be held on Monday at 2: 30. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 22 Nov 1948

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68900513
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0771.9
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Odd Jobs
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern
• Occupation: 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; manager Rickert Dairy

Simon married Melinda Hallman 27 Dec 1899, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Melinda (daughter of Aaron B. Hallman and Barbara B. Geiger) was born 29 Mar 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Jan 1951, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Melinda Rickert
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3573.3
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern

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Mrs. Simon Rickert - Mrs. Simon Rickert, 75, of 140 Weber St. East, died today at her home after a lengthy illness. The former Melinda Hallman, she was born in Waterloo Township, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Hallman. She married Simon Rickert at Mannheim 51 years ago and the couple farmed there for many years. She was a member of Alma St. United Brethren Church. In addition to her husband, she leaves three sons, Clayton, Breslau; Ivan and Earl, Kitchener; and three daughters, Mrs. Aaron (Pearl) Duench, Petersburg; Mrs. John (Myrtle) Poore, Preston; and Mrs. Grace Ballingall, Kitchener. Also surviving are four brothers, Josiah Hallman, Kitchener; Jonathan Hallman, Mannheim; Simon Hallman, Rosebank; Aaron Hallman, Vineland; three sisters, Miss Lydia Hallman, Mrs. Edwin Witmer, and Mrs. Isaac Brighton, all of Kitchener, 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is resting at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until 1 p.m. Monday when it will be taken to Alma St. United Brethren Church for the funeral at 2: 30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Ward Woolner. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123473
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant

John — Elizabeth Pettit. Elizabeth was born 1846, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Cockerton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123474

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• Name: John Reichard
• Name: John Rueckert
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0771.1
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Land: Bef 1863, Wilmot Township - Concession North of Bleam's Road Lot 01, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Occupation:
Lived with John and Sarah Hallman

John married Sarah Bechtel 28 Sep 1852, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Deacon Jacob G. Bechtel and Maria Hallman) was born 7 Apr 1830, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1887; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Rickert
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0771
• Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Sarah Bechtel "is married to John Richert. They reside near Mannheim, Waterloo County. They have had 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.].

Residence:
Sarah was recorded with the Jacob Bricker family when the census was taken. It listed her as living in Dumfries.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13893104
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3573
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1870, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Aaron Hallman, "is married to Barbara Geiger. They reside near Manheim where he is engaged in farming."

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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MANNHEIM

Death of Aaron B. Hallman. One by one the old pioneers of Mannheim are passing away. Three times within the last year has the grim reaper garnered his ripe grain.

Aaron B. Hallman passed away on Friday morning last, August 1, in his 79th year. He was only confined to bed about two weeks. Old age and kidney trouble were the cause of death. Aaron, who was one of a large family, was a quiet, unassuming neighbor whom, all will miss. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, who was formerly Miss Geiger, and seven children, Mrs. Ed. Witmer, Mrs. Sam Rickert, Mrs. Isaiah Brighton, Josiah, Jonathan, Simon, Aaron and Lydia at home; also the following brothers and sisters: Joseph, Levi, Moses, Mrs. Reter and Mrs. Rellinger.

The funeral took place on Monday afternoon to the Mennonite church and cemetery. He was a consistent member of that church. The funeral was largely attended. The funeral sermons were preached by Bishops Hallman and Snyder.

Waterloo Chronicle, 7 Aug 1924, p. 6

Aaron married Barbara B. Geiger 4 Oct 1870, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Daniel Geiger and Catherine Boesiger) was born 23 Sep 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13893237
• Name: Barbara B. Hallman
• Eby ID Number: 00038-3085
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1870, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Marriage Contract: Oct 1870, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1932, 84 Simeon St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Barbara Geiger, "is married to Aaron Hallman. They reside near his father's farm."

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. Barbara Hallman

Death summoned Mrs. Barbara Hallman Sunday morning. who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Isaac Brighton, 84 Simeon St., Kitchener. The immediate cause of death was a stroke. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from the late residence to the Latechar Mennonite Church at Mannheim where friends and relatives gathered to pay their last respects to the departed. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

The late Mrs. Hallman whose husband and one son predeceased her, is survived by four sons and four daughters, namely: Josiah, Simon Jonathan, Kitchener, Samuel of Waterloo township and Aaron of Vine- land, Miss Lydia, Preston, Mrs. Edward Witmer and Mrs. Isaac Brighton of Kitchener, also 27 grand- children and 16 great grandchildren.

Waterloo Chronicle, 14 Jul 1932, p. 5

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MRS. BARBARA HALLMAN

After an illness of only three days, Mrs. Barbara Hallman, age 84 years, died Sunday morning at 6 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Isaac Brighton. 84 Simeon street Death was caused by a stroke. Mr Hallman, born in Mannheim. Sept. 23, 1847, was a member of Latchar Mennonite Church, Mannheim.

Four sons and four daughters survive, They are Miss Lydia, Preston, Joslah, Simon, Jonathan, Mrs. Edward Witmer and Mrs. Isaac Brighton, all of Kitchener. Samuel. Waterloo township. ad Aaron of Vineland, Ont. Twenty-seven grand- hildren and 16 great grandchildren lso survive. Her husband and one son predeceased her.

The funeral will be held Tues day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of her daughter, 84 Simeon street, to the Latchar Mennonite Church at Mannheim. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.