Violet Florence Stauffer

Other Events:

• Name: Violet Florence Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157505
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Violet — Wilfred D. Snyder. Wilfred (son of Allen S. Snyder and Melissa R. Snyder) was born 8 Jul 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21991761
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7398
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Occupation: 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Elected Office: 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor of Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Josiah Stauffer, "was born September 18th, 1864. He is married to Bella Wilson and resides on the old 'Beatty Place' where he is engaged in farming. 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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THE LATE JOSIAH STAUFFER

The widespread expressions of regret occasioned by the passing of the late Josiah Stauffer and the unusually large number who gathered from all parts of the county to pay a final tribute of respect at the obsequies of the deceased, indicated the high degree in which he commanded the regard of the community.

Those who enjoyed the privilege of his acquaintance, and he had an especially large. circle of friends, came to recognize his sterling qualities of character and such was their confidence in his integrity and business ability that he was elected to positions of responsibility and honor in business and municipal life as well as in the political field.

For years the late Mr. Stauffer conducted a large and successful farm, also associating himself with other activities. When the position of manager of the North Waterloo. Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company became vacant owing to the death of his father. In 1909 he succeeded to that office and during his occupancy of the position the company continued to grow and expand until to-day it is one of the leading Farmers Mutuals of the province. His high standing in the insurance. field was recently further evidenced in his election to the presidency of the Ontario Fire Underwriters' Association.

The late Mr. Stauffer was also prominently identified with the municipal affairs of the County, serving with characteristic efficiency and zeal. For nine years Mr. Stauffer was a member of the Waterloo Township Council, the last two years of which he filled the position of Reeve.

A staunch Liberal in polities he for many years actively associated himself with the Liberal party of the riding, being for a number of years the president of the North Waterloo Reform Association.

The late Mr. Stauffer had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends. He was not only broadminded in his views but genial and approachable and his passing at the comparatively early age of sixty-one years after a short illness was a matter of keen sorrow to his associates in the various organizations with which he was identified. In the family circle especially, where his kindliness and largeness of heart found frequent expression, will his loss be deeply mourned,

His splendid record of service to the community in which he was a leading figure and in the positions of trust which he filled with such acceptance will remain as an enduring monument to his endeavors and his name will be revered as one who exemplified most worthily the qualities of good citizenship.

Waterloo Chronicle 5 Mar 1925 pg 2

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MR. JOSIAH STAUFFER PASSES AWAY AT WATERLOO

Manager of North Waterloo Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Succumbs Following an Attack of Pneumonia. - In His 62nd Year

FORMERLY PROMINENT IN MUNICIPAL LIFE OF COUNTY

No citizen of the county commanded in higher degree the regard of be community than did the late Josiah Stauffer, managing director of the North Waterloo Farmers' mutual Insurance Company whose death occurred at his home in Waterloo on Wednesday, February 25th, following an illness of ten days of pneumonia ln his passing the community mourns the loss of one of its most widely known and public spirited citizens in both business and public life he exhibited those qualities of leadership, high, integrity and sound Judgment which caused him to be singled out by his fellow citizens for positions of honor and responsibility in which he served with general acceptance.

Born Near Waterloo

The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi Stauffer he was born on the old Stauffer homestead, two miles west of Waterloo sixty-two years go. Following his marriage in 1884 he took over the farm of his father which he successfully conducted for period of twenty-two years. Two years ago be moved to Waterloo, the farm being taken over by his son, Mr. Harley Stauffer

Manager of Farmers Mutual

The late Mr. Stauffer was for many years actively associated with the North Waterloo Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company and upon his death of his father in 1909 succeeded him in the position of manager of that company. During his occupancy of the office the growth of the company has been most encouraging and it today occupies a place of leadership among the Farm Mutuals of the Dominion.

Active in Municipal Life

In the municipal field, the late Mr. Stauffer was also honored by his fellow citizens. He always took an active interest in the municipal affairs of the county, and for a period of nine years he served a he Watertoo Township Council, first councillor for five years, then deputy reeve and finally as reeve of the Township for two years. Such was his continued interest in the affairs of the township and county after his retirement that he was frequently called upon to preside at the annual nomination meetings. As reeve and deputy reeve of the township he was also a member of the county council where he also served with efficiency and faith.

Staunch Liberal

The late Mr. Stauffer took a keen interest in politics, being a staunch Liberal. For a number of years he occupied the position of president of the North Waterloo Reform Association.

The late Mr. Stauffer was married Isobel Wilson of Waterloo township on December 16th, 1886, and their union was blessed with a family of three children. Harley C. Stauffer on the old homestead and Mary and Violet at home Besides the children there survive one brother, Dr Lorne L. Stauffer of Manilla, Ont. and six sisters, Mrs Eph. Groff of Milford, lowa. Mrs. Lydia Ann Shantz of Didsbury, Alta., Mrs Irvin C. Hallman and Mrs Eldon C. Hallman of Waterloo, Mrs Mary Lackner of Windsor and Mrs. J. B. Mitchell of Goldlands, Ont.

Many Attend Funeral

The general esteem in which the late Mr. Stauffer was held was evidenced at the funeral which took place from his late residence, Albert Street. Waterloo, on Saturday afternoon last. Associates and friends of long standing as well as fellow citizens from all parts of the county and beyond attended in large numbers to show a last mark of respect to a public spirited and honored citizen.

Following a brief service at the home a public service was held is the Waterloo Methodist Church, which was crowded to capacity with relatives and friends, including the directors of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company and other prominent in the business and municipal life of the county.

Rev W. H. Harvey, pastor of the Waterloo Methodist Church assisted The Rev. S. L. W. Harton, pastor of the Wesley Methodist Church, Galt, a former pastor, conducted a deeply impressive funeral service.

Rev. Mr. Harton, in his references to the late Mr. Stauffer, said that his splendid record of service in the business and municipal life of the community would always cause his memory to be honored by the citizens of the county. He was, said the speaker, combining those qualities which characterize the true citizen. The high regard in which he was held was very evident in the unusually large gathering of his former business associates and friends who had come to pay their final tribute of respect.

Rev. Mr. Harvey also paid a high tribute to the late Mr. Stauffer whom he said had occupied such a prominent position in the community A strong personality had passed away but he had left behind not only memories of a life of high principles and of dovoted service to the community but also of a lovable personality whose kindliness of heart and desire to contribute to the well being of them with whom he was associated would ever remain as a precisous legacy to those who remained.

The music was also of a fitting and impressive character, an appropriate selection being rendered by the choir while Mr. H. G. Mistele also sang an appealing number.

The pallbearers were: Messrs Samuel Cassel, J. C. Hallman, John Hartleib, Samuel E. Shantz, Leander Bowman and Jos H. Woods, members of the board of directors of the Waterloo Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

Interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Among the beautiful floral offering sent by friends were the following: wreaths from the directors of the North Watertoo Farmers' Fire Insurance Company. The Mutual Underwriters Assocition of Ontario, Waterloo Township council and Board of Health, anchor from the brother and sisters, pillow from family, sprays from, Waterloo Methodist Ladies Aid, Women's Christian Temperance Union, manager and staff of Bank of Toronto, Sr. and Mrs. J. F. Honsberger. Mr. and Mrs. Clive S. Bean, Mr. and Mr. Roy S. Bean, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shoemaker, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cassel, Mr. William Mitchell and Miss Lorraine Mitchel, Miss Gladys Uffelman, Mr. and Mrs. Oto Tolezki, Mr. and Mrs., C. Bahsen, Mr. and Mrs. Woodworth and Mr. and Mrs, Challenger of Vancouver, BC , Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Snider, Stewart family of Brampton, Mr. and Mrs. Ford Wilson, Preston, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Woolner of Toronto, Miss Hilda Roos, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Wilson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hattin, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Lackner, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kreutzwiser.

Among those present from a distance were:

Dr. and Mrs. Wilson of Plattsville, Dr. and Mrs. Ward Woolner of Ayr. Mr. and Mrs J. N. Woolner of Toronto, Dr.L. Stauffer and family of Manilla, Mrs. Lackner and son Vernon of Windsor, Mr. J. J. Stewart and Mr. Laidlaw of Brampton representing the Mutual Underwriters Association of Ontario, Miss Elva Smith of near Toronto, Miss Rosenberger of Hespeler, Mr. J. M. Burnett of Elora, Mrs. Aaron Hilborn and Mr. Jos. Stauffer of Galt.

Waterloo Chronicle 5 Mar 1925 pg 5

Josiah married Isabell M. Wilson 15 Dec 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isabell (daughter of Isaac Ephraim Willson and Mary McCloy) was born 25 Jul 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Bella Wilson
• Name: Isabell M. Stauffer
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7398.1
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Other Events:

• Interesting: business, insurance, politics
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7395
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; domestic servant
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Levi Stauffer, "the only son of Joseph and Rebecca (Rosenberger) Stauffer, was born September 19th, 1839. He has always been engaged in the avocation of his forefathers, that of agriculture. He is the owner of two beautiful farms, one of which was his father's old homestead and the other is the old 'Beatty' or 'Hechedon' farm. He has been manager of the North Waterloo Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company for upwards of fifteen years, and is one of the most prominent members of the United Brethren Church. He is in sympathy with the Liberal cause of that body. On November 27th, 1859, he was married to Esther, daughter of John and Judith (Bingeman) Snider. They reside on the old homestead about two miles west of the town of Waterloo. To them was born a family 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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"Levi Stauffer, who was born on a farm near Waterloo, was a farmer all his life. Stauffer was one of the founders of the North Waterloo Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. in 1874, and its first president. The Company started business in rented quarters in the Central Block, 16 King St. S. Waterloo. He became secretary, and later was made Manager, a position to which he was reappointed annually for thirty-three years. The company expanded from Waterloo County and eventually became a Provincial company. In a history, high tribute was paid to Stauffer's leadership, which brought the company to its leading financial position.

Stauffer was an active member of the United Brethren Church in Kitchener and later of the Methodist Church in Waterloo"


From Waterloo County Hall of Fame website

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Died: In Waterloo, October 15th, 1909, Levi Stauffer Aged 70 years, 26 days. . The Funeral Will be held on Monday, October 18th, From his late residence, corner George and Herbert streets, Waterloo, to Waterloo Methodist Church for services, thence to Mt. Hope Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. (No flowers. )

Funeral Card

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DEATH OF MR. LEVI STAUFFER

Waterloo Mourns the Death of a Prominent Citizen - A Useful Public Career.

By the death of Mr. Levi Stauffer the Town and County of Waterloo lose one of its most prominent, useful and public spirited citizens.

Although he death was not altogether unexpected the news came as a shock to the community. A few months ago Mr. Staffer was compelled to retire from the active man ageement of the North Waterloo Farmer's Mutual Fire Ins., Co., owing to failing health. On the advice of his physicians be went to the Galt Hospital for a course of treatment for his stomach trouble, returning home again, however, some weeks later, in a weakened condition. Since that time he had been confined to his bed, gradually losing ground, in spite of skillful medical attention and the most careful nursing until the end at three o'clock on Friday afternoon when he slept peacefully away. The immediate cause of death was cancer of the stomach. His illness which extended ever some three months deceased bore with Christian fortitude and resignation.

Deceased who was the son of the late Joseph Stauffer, was born in the township of Waterloo on the old homestead two miles west of Waterloo, in the year 1838. Here he was brought up and received a public school education such as was furnished in those early days and which he supplemented with reading and the study of municipal and other public questions on his own account. In Nov. 1859 he was married to Esther Snider, daughter of John Snider, Bloomingdale, and the newly married couple made their home with their parents, Mr. Levi Stauffer operating the farm on shares with his father for three years at the end of which period he took it over himself. From that time until nine years ago he carried on the occupation of farming, having a model farm, and the reputation of being one of the most up-to date and successful farmers in the county. On his removal to Waterloo in 1900 he sold the farm to his son, Josiah, present deputy reeve of Waterloo township and assistant manager the North Waterloo Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company.

The late Mr. Stauffer had a long active and useful career which has been closely identified with the public life of the county in the early seventies he served several terms in the Waterloo Township Council, later representing the township of Waterloo and the village of Hespeler as deputy reeve in the County Council under the old act, He also for a time held the position of treasurer of Waterloo township. On his removal to Waterloo in 1900 Mr. Stauffer at once manifested a keen interest in the town's public affairs serving the years in the Town Council and al so on the Sewer Commission. Ile was also a member of the Waterloo Board of Trade and for the past ten years has been a member of the executive of the North Waterloo Reform Association.

In religion the late Mr. Stauffer was a United Brethren (Liberal) in the counsels of which body he was prominent for many years. Since the union with the Congregationals some years ago, however, he has identified himself with the Waterloo Methodist church.

In politics he was a staunch Liberal. A good platform speaker, he was a prominent figure in many political battle.

In later years deceased devoted most of his time to the management the North Waterloo Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance of which he was the promoter and organizer in the year 1874. He was elected its first President and afterwards. Managing Director which position he filled with great success up to the time of his death. He was of a bright and jovial disposition with a well known relish for a good story of which he had an unlimited supply, and kept himself well informed in the questions of the day by constant reading.

Deceased is survived by a wife and two sons and sever daughters, viz. Lydia Ann, Mrs. Ezra Shantz, a home, Josiah, Waterloo, Clementina Mrs. Ephraim Groff, Milford, Iowa. Annetta, Mrs. Chas. Moore, Caro, Mich; Alfretta, Mrs. James B. Mitchell; Ella, Mrs. Irvin C. Hallman. Waterloo; Jessie Ann, Mrs. Eldon C. Hallman, Waterloo, Dr. L. L., New Dundee, Mary Jane, Mrs. Herbert J. Lackner, Linwood. One sister, Mrs. Jonas B. Snider, Blooming sale also survives.

The funeral of the late Levi Stauffer held on Monday afternoon was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and fellow-citizens who gathered to pay a last tribute to the departed. After a brief service at the residence conducted by Rev. Mr. Elliott, the funeral cortege proceeded to the Methodist church where the pastor Rev. R. J Elliott, preached an appropriate sermon. He made reference to the upright qualities of the deceased, is unfailing genial good nature and his efforts towards bettering and assisting the various organizations with which he was identified and also his deep interest in public affairs in which he gave liberally of his time and energy. The choir rendered special music appropriate to the occasion.

The remains were laid to rest in Mount Hope cemetery Many beautiful floral offerings attested to the respect in which deceased was held. The rail-beater were the members of the Board of Directors of the [the rest missing]

The Chronicle Telegraph 21 Oct 1909 pg 4


Occupation:
Lived with Moses Eshleman

Levi married Esther Snyder 27 Nov 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of John Snyder and Judith Bingeman) was born 22 Feb 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1919; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Esther Stauffer
• Name: Hettie Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6290
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58240149
• Name: Isaac Wilson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69847
• Residence: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist

Isaac married Mary McCloy 5 Oct 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Alexander McCloy and Margaret Kane) was born 11 Nov 1836, , Ireland; died 24 Aug 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Nationality: , Canada
• Name: Mary Willson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142790
• Immigration: 1846
• Immigration: 1848, , Canada
• Residence: 1857, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7389
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Universallist
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jacob Stauffer, "was born August 15th, 1802. He died young."

Joseph Stauffer, "twin brother to Jacob, was born August 15th, 1802. He was married to Rebecca Rosenberger who was born August 16th, 1801. Soon after their marriage they moved two miles west of the town of Waterloo, on the farm now possessed by their son, Levi. Here they resided and enjoyed life until death removed them. He died October 13th, 1880, and she died May 28th, 1882. To them was born a family of five 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.].

Joseph — Rebecca Rosenberger. Rebecca (daughter of Jacob Rosenberger and Maria "Polly" Detweiler) was born 16 Aug 1801, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 May 1882, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Rebecca Stauffer
• Eby ID Number: 00095-5393
• 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:

Rebecca Rosenberger, "was married to Joseph Stauffer. They resided west of Waterloo where they both died."


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:

• Name: John Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6281
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of John Snyder
• 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
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

John Snyder, was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, March 1st, 1800. In 1806 his parents, Jacob and Mary (Erb) Schneider moved to Canada and settled near Bloomingdale where Mr. Snyder was raised. On May 14th, 1826, he was married to Judith (No. 1045), daughter of John and Hannah (Bergey) Bingeman. She was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, December 8th, 1807, and died January 28th, 1880. After their marriage they moved several miles north of Bloomingdale where they resided until their deaths. He died February 19th, 1893. "

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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SNIDER - Feb. 19th, 1893, in Waterloo, Waterloo Co., Ont., near Conestoga, Bro. John Snider, of infirmities of old age, aged 92 years, 11 months and 18 days. Bro. Snider was born in Franklin Co., Pa., in 1806 he emigrated with his parents to the neighborhood where he died. Entered into matrimony with Judith Bingeman in 1826 who preceded him to the spirit world 13 years. They had a family of 11 children, of whom 9 survive them, also 31 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Buried on the 22d at Snider's meeting house where a large number of relatives and friends met to pay their last tribute of respect. Appropriate remarks were made by Bish. Elias Weber and Noah Stauffer.

Herald of Truth , Vol. XXX, No. 7, April 1, 1893 - Page 117, 118, 199

John married Judith Bingeman 14 May 1826. Judith (daughter of Johannes "John" Bingeman and Hannah S. Bergey) was born 8 Dec 1807, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Jan 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Judith Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00009-1045
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Judith Bingeman
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Judith Bingeman, " the eldest in the family, was born December 8th, 1807. On May 14th, 1826, she was married to John Snider who was born March 1st, 1800, and died February 19th, 1893. They resided on a farm north of Bloomingdale, adjoining the township line. She died January 28th, 1880. To them was born 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.].

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Jan. 29th, in Waterloo Co., Ont., of palsy, Sister JUDITH, wife of Bro. John SCHNEIDER, aged 73 years, 1 month and 20 days. Buried in Schneider's burying-ground the 31st, in the presence of many relatives and friends

Herald of Truth - Volume XVII, Number 4 - April, 1880, page 76, 77, 78

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• Name: Ephraim Wilson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90769
• Residence: 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentelman

Notes:

Looking for Ephraim WILLSON born 1793, his wife, a daughter Amy WILLSON born 1818, and a son Ephraim Jr. born 1819. The children where all born in Yorkshire. They arrived in Canada around 1829 and settled in Waterloo Twsp. Ont. The family farm came to be called Hemlock Grove Farms. It was located in the German Tract settlement.

Ephraim Sr. married 3 times. His first wife, unknown name, died about 1833 shortly after the family arrived in Canada; his second wife Elizabeth GOFTON he married 5 October 1835; he married his third wife Margaret McCLOY after his second wife's death in 1853.
Amy WILLSON married a John BRIGHTON. Many of the BRIGHTON's in Waterloo County are their descendants.

Ephraim Willson Jr. married Catherine O'BRIEN on 22 October 1844. Later in about 1867 Ephraim Jr. and his family left Waterloo Twsp. and moved to Plympton twsp. Lambton Co. Ont. where alot of my branch of the family has been ever since. Many in Ephraim Jr.'s branch of the family had one of the "L"s dropped hence the last name became WILSON. Does anyone recognize this family?
Norm Wilson nwilson@webgate.net

Branch Notes Vol 28 No. 1, Waterloo-Wellington Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society

Ephraim married Elizabeth Hall 5 Oct 1835, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 9 Jun 1794, , England; died 21 Sep 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Gofton
• Name: Elizabeth Willson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29895
• Residence: 1815, Sigglesthorne, , Yorkshire, England
• Residence: 1815, Sigglesthorne, , Yorkshire, England
• Residence: 1817, Sigglesthorne, , Yorkshire, England
• Residence: 1822, Sigglesthorne, , Yorkshire, England
• Residence: 1835, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35489

Notes:

Alexander is reported to have left Belfast Ireland, 25 May 1847 on "The Indendence".

Alexander — Margaret Kane. Margaret was born CALC 24 Dec 1809, , Ireland; died 25 Sep 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/139970756
• Name: Margaret McCloy
• Name: Margaret McCloy
• Name: Margaret Willson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35488
• Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; UP
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Died On Sunday, the 25th of September, 1892, Margaret, Widow of the late Ephraim Wilson, sen., aged 82 years, 9 months and 1 day. The funeral Will take place from the old Wilson Homestead, three and a half miles west of Berlin, at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, 27th. inst., to Mount Hope Cemetery. A sermon will be preached in Trinity Methodist Church after the burial, about 3 o'clock, p.m. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. Berlin, Sept. 26th, 1892.

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In 1847, an Irish family, Alexander McCloy, Sr., his wife and children emigrated to Canada. It was the time of the potato famine in Ireland and it was with great difficulty that money for the passage could be raised. Steerage passengers endured great hardships. All that was provided was hard tack, all other food was brought on board the passengers themselves. One of the younger McCloy children died at sea, another died at Five Locks near Bytown (now Ottawa). The destination of the McCloy family was Seaforth, Ont., where other relatives had come some time before, but on arriving at Preston, Ont., the father was so ill they could go no further. He died there and the kindly Joseph Erb family and others of Preston gave him a decent burial. Mrs. McCloy was stricken with brain fever and her life was despaired of, but again, kindly neighbors nursed her back to life and helped the widow to find homes for the older children, David, William and Mary. Joseph Erb gave Mrs. McCloy a house, rent free, for eight years. This story has a hanpy ending. Ephraim Wilson an English gentleman of means, married the widow, Mrs. McCloy, and her daughter Mary married Isaac, the son of Ephraim Wilson and they all lived happily ever after.

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