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Female 1901 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Gladys Reist was born 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Norman Joseph Reist and Vera Elizabeth Snyder); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Gladys Williams
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148749

    Gladys married James Williams 28 May 1917, Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA. James (son of Leslie Williams and Anna Cunningham) was born 1897, Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Norman Joseph Reist was born 10 Mar 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Isaac Shantz Reist and Leah Wildfong); died 19 Apr 1943, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5209.2

    Norman — Vera Elizabeth Snyder. Vera was born 3 Mar 1891, , Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; died 1975; was buried , St. Mary Of The Visitation Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Vera Elizabeth Snyder was born 3 Mar 1891, , Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; died 1975; was buried , St. Mary Of The Visitation Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Vera Elizabeth Reist
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148748

    Children:
    1. 1. Gladys Reist was born 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Isaac Shantz Reist was born 19 May 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Deacon Peter Reist and Mary Shantz); died 23 Aug 1880, Of, Kossuth, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5209
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Notes:

    Isaac Reist, "was born May 19th, 1853, and died August 23rd, 1880. He was married to Leah Wildfong and had a family of two 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.].

    Isaac married Leah Wildfong 29 Aug 1876, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Eli Wildfong and Nancy Mosser) was born 24 Jan 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1917, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Leah Wildfong was born 24 Jan 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Eli Wildfong and Nancy Mosser); died 4 Jun 1917, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leah Reist
    • Name: Leah Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: 000131-8108
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leah Wildfong, "was first married to Isaac Rist and after his decease to Aaron Snyder, a farmer. They reside near Kossuth, 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.].

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    Snyder. - Leah Snyder was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Jan. 24, 1856; died at the home of her step-son, Lawrence, near Preston, Ont., June 4, 1917. She was a daughter of Elias Wildfong and was first married to Isaac Reist, who preceded her in death years ago, leaving one son who survives. On Mar. 13, 1889, she was again married to Aaron Snyder, who died on Sept. 1, 1912. About ten years ago they united with the Mennonite Church, to which they have remained faithful unto death. Our departed sister, during her last illness of four months duration, often expressed her desire to depart and be with Christ. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, June 6, 1917, at the Wanner Church by Benjamin Shantz and David Wismer. Interment in adjoining cemetery.


    Gospel Herald - Volume X, Number 17 - July 26, 1917, page 327

    Children:
    1. 2. Norman Joseph Reist was born 10 Mar 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1943, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Rosina Reist was born 23 Dec 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Deacon Peter Reist was born 23 Jul 1832 (son of David Reist and Mary Mosser); died 22 Feb 1916; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5208
    • Birth: 3 Aug 1832, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ferrier
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Peter Reist, "the second son in the family, was born August 3rd, 1832. On September 12th, 1852, he was married to Mary, daughter of Isaac Y. and Catharine (Clemens) Shantz. She was born May 16th, 1834. They reside on his father's old homestead, being composed of lot No. 89, German Company's Tract, Waterloo County. Their post office is Kossuth, Ontario. He is an ordained deacon of the Mennonite body. Their family consisted of seven children but only one of whom is living."


    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 Mary Shantz 12 Sep 1852, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Isaac Y. Shantz and Catharine Clemens) was born 16 May 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary Shantz was born 16 May 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac Y. Shantz and Catharine Clemens); died 8 Feb 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Reist
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6693
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Shantz, "was born May 16th, 1834. On September 12th, 1852, she was married to Peter Reist. They reside near Kossuth, 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.].

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    Reist. - On Feb. 8, 1906, near Kossuth, Ont., of paralysis, Sister Mary, wife of Bro. Peter Reist; aged 71 y., 8 m., 23 d. Her husband, one son, four grandchildren and many friends remain to mourn her departure; but with the hope that she has gone to rest with the redeemed. Funeral on the 10th. Services at the home of Jacob Woolner, Sr., and at the Cressman Mennonite church by A. B. Snyder and Jacob S. Woolner.


    Gospel Witness Obituary Feb. 28, 1906

    Children:
    1. 4. Isaac Shantz Reist was born 19 May 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1880, Of, Kossuth, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Ann Reist was born 25 Aug 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1857; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Amos Reist was born 30 Jan 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1875; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Catherine Reist was born 20 Nov 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1880, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. David Reist was born 27 Mar 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1879.
    6. Peter Reist was born 31 Jan 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1875; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Owen Reist was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Dr. Owen S. Reist was born 4 Feb 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1931; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Norman Reist was born 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Eli Wildfong was born 15 Mar 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph R. Wildfong and Christina Groh); died 27 Sep 1885; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39030425
    • Name: Eli Wildfang
    • Name: Elijah Wildfong
    • Eby ID Number: 000131-8101
    • 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: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Eli Wildfong, "was born March 15th, 1819. He was married to Nancy Mosser. They resided near Hespeler where he was 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.].

    Eli — Nancy Mosser. Nancy (daughter of Peter Mosser and Elizabeth M. Wanner) was born 1 Nov 1821, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 1 Apr 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Apr 1885, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Nancy Mosser was born 1 Nov 1821, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Peter Mosser and Elizabeth M. Wanner); died 1 Apr 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Apr 1885, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39030154
    • Name: Agnes Mosser
    • Name: Nancy Wildfong
    • Eby ID Number: 00082-4906
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Nancy Mosser, "was married to Eli Wildfong. They resided on her father's old place when the house was burnt. To them was born a family of ten children..., Simon and Peter (twins)."

    Nancy Mosser, "was married to Eli Wildfong and resided near Hespeler, on the old 'Jacob Mosser 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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    WILDFANG - On the 1st of April, near Hespeler, in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Nancy, wife of Eli Wildfang, aged 64 years and 5 months. She was buried on the 4th at Wanners' Meeting-house. Services by J. Woolner in English, and J.B. Gingrich in German. Text, Job 19: 25 and 2 Cor. 5: 1.

    Herald of Truth - Volume XXII, Number 8 - April 15, 1885, Page 127

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    !according to the 1851 Census of Waterloo Township Nancy was named Agnes and born in Canada. Does this mean that there were two wives and what is in error?

    Children:
    1. Bishop John Wildfong was born 23 Nov 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1912, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Joseph Wildfong was born 24 Jul 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1922, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Nov 1922, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Amos M. Wildfong was born 22 Oct 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 1920, Kitchener Waterloo Commission, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth Wildfong was born 14 May 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1910, Elmwood, Bentinck Township, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Easthope United Church Cemetery, South Easthope, Perth Co., Ontario.
    5. Sarah Wildfong was born 22 Oct 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1921, Aylmer, Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried 28 Sep 1921, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Daniel Gordon Wildfong was born 24 May 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1920, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 5. Leah Wildfong was born 24 Jan 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1917, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Eli M. Wildfong was born 15 Feb 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1929, McKinley Township, Huron Co., Michigan; was buried , Grand Lawn Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    9. Simon Wildfong was born 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Peter Wildfong was born 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1919, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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