Muriel Aleen Bechtel

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• Name: Muriel Aleen Bowman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157945

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BOWMAN, Muriel - Passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. Muriel resided at Meneset Adult Community, R.R. 5, Goderich and was formerly of New Hamburg. She was born 66 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the daughter of the late Delfred and Pearl (Snyder) Bechtel. Beloved wife of Marvin Bowman whom she married March 5, 1960. Dear mother of Tim Bowman of Cambridge, Shelly Diebold and Wendy and husband Ken Krieck, all of Kitchener. Sadly missed by her grandson, Dallas. Also remembered by her brothers and sisters, Gerald and Sheila Bechtel of Elmira, Nancy Schwartzentruber of Baden, Brenda Neave and Gary Janes of Cambridge, Bev and Harold Subject of Brussels, Darlene Wegford of Baden and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lorne and Ruth Bowman of Kitchener, Leonard and Dorothy Bowman of Florida and Dorothy and Ralph Rogers of Goderich. Muriel was predeceased by brother-in-law, Jake Schwartzentruber. Muriel was a member of Zion United Church, New Hamburg and also the Ladies of the Lake Red Hat Society. Muriel and Marvin spent their winters at Holiday Condo in Fort Myers, Florida. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will take place at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Friday, July 25, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The memorial service to celebrate Muriel's life will be announced in Thursday's edition of the Record. Interment in Memory Gardens, Breslau. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Freeport Health Centre Palliative Care Unit.

Waterloo Region Record 23 Jul 2008

Muriel — Marvin Bowman. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41693

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BECHTEL, Delfred Earl (Del) - Died peacefully, on Saturday, April 19, 2003, at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, Del Bechtel of New Hamburg. He was born 82 years ago in Wilmot township, a son of the late Owen S. and Melissa (Knechtel) Bechtel. Del was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg. He was employed as a carpenter for many years and enjoyed working at the Seniors woodworking Shop, Baden. Del was an honorary member of the Wilmot Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed travelling and camping. He loved time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and conversing with anyone who would listen. Beloved husband of the late Pearl Snyder, who predeceased him April 1, 1998. Loving father of Muriel and Marvin Bowman of Goderich, Gerald (Gerry) and Sheila Bechtel of Elmira, Nancy (and the late Jake) Schwartzentruber of Baden, Brenda Neave and Gary Janes of Cambridge, Bev and Harold Subject of Brussels and Darlene Wegford of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by 15 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and eight great-grandsons. Dear brother of Leonard and Nora Bechtel of New Hamburg, Clint and Hilda Bechtel of Cambridge, Eldon and Bertie Bechtel of Waterloo, Lloyd and Beatrice Bechtel of Burlington, Mary June and Ken Willsie of Waterloo, Avon and Joe Brophy of Nova Scotia. Lovingly remembered by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ethel Roth of Baden, Lorne and Ruth Bowman of Kitchener, Vernice and Myrtle Snyder of New Hamburg and a numberof nieces and nephews. Also remembered by Paul Wegford of Philipsburg. Del was predeceased by sisters, Ruby and Elsie and her husband Edwin Eby and by brothers-in-law, Ray Snyder and Henry Roth. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at noon, transfer will be made to Hillcrest Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jan Steckley and Pastor Henry Regehr officiating.Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of one's choice.

The Record newspaper 21 Apr 2003

Delfred married Pearl Snyder 30 Nov 1940. Pearl (daughter of Arthur K. Snyder and Lillie May Witmer) was born 1 Aug 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Pearl Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37643

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BECHTEL, Pearl - Died on Wednesday. April 1. 1998, at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, Pearl Bechtel, who resided in New Hamburg. She was born in Wilmot township. 78 years ago, a daughter of the late Arthur and Lilly Mae (Witmer) Snyder. She was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg, where she was a member of the WMSC. She had retired from Zehrs Market. New Hamburg after 17 years of service. She was a volunteer at the Thrift Shop, (MCC) New Hamburg, and was a member of the Mannheim Seniors. Pearl enjoyed cross-stitching, quilting, gardening and flowers as her hobbies. Beloved wife of Delfred Earl Bechtel, whom she married 57 years ago. on November 30, 1940. Loving mother of Muriel and Marvin Bowman of New Hamburg. Gerald and Sheila Bechtel of Elmira. Nancy and Jacob Schwartzentruber of Baden. Brenda Neave of Kitchener. Beverly and John Harold Subject of Brussels. Darlene and Paul Wegford of New Hamburg. Ever remembered by 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Dear sister. Ethel Roth of Baden, Ruth and Lorne Bowman of Kitchener and Vernice and Myrtle Snyder of New Hamburg. Pearl was predeceased by a brother, Ray and a brother-in-law. Henry Roth. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St.. New Hamburg. tonight (Friday) from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday a family burial service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg at 2: 30 p.m. followed by the memorial service at Hillcrest Mennonite Church at 3.p.m., with Pastor Maurice Martin officiating.

The Record newspaper 2 Apr 1998

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• Church Membership: Mannheim Mennonite Church, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20703290
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0716.7
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Owen S. Bechtel of RR 2, Kitchener, died today at the K-W Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was 80. Born in Wilmot Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Noah Bechtel, he farmed in the township until his retirement in 1952. He was a member of Mannheim Mennonite Church. His first wife, the former Melissa Knechtel, died in 1936. Survivors include his second wife, the former Margaret Gingerich; five sons, Clinton of Kitchener, Leonard of Doon, Delfred of Baden, Eldon of Preston, and Lloyd of Doon; three daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Elsie) Eby, Petersburg, Mrs. Kenneth (Mary June) Willsie, Kitchener and Mrs. David (Avon) Burkholder, Edmonton; a brother Eden, Kitchener; four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Knarr, Preston, Mrs. John (Ida) Shantz, Breslau, Mrs. Edna Lugibihl, Pandora, Ohio, and Mrs. Roy (Nettie) Snider, Milverton; 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Ruby, in 1939 and by two sisters and two brothers. The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home from noon Friday until noon Saturday. The service will be conducted at the Mannheim Mennonite Church at 3 p.m. Saturday by Rev. Gordon Bauman. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Mennonite Mission Board will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 May 1969

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Owen S. Bechtel

Owen S. Bechtel of RR 2, Kitchener, died last Thursday at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital at the age of 80.

Born in Wilmot Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Noah Bechtel, he farmed in the township until his retirement in 1952. He was a member of Mannheim Mennonite Church.

His first wife, the former Melissa Knechtel, died in 1936.

Survivors include his second wife, the former Margaret Gingerich; five sons, Clinton of Kitchener, Leonard of Doon , Delfred of Baden, Eldon of Preston, and Lloyd of Doon; three daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Elsie) Eby, Petersburg, Mrs. Kenneth (Mary June) Willsie, Kitchener, and Mrs. David (Avon) Burkholder, Edmonton; a brother Eden, Kitchener; four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Knarr, Preston, Mrs. John (Ida) Shantz, Breslau, Mrs. Edna Lugibihl, Pandora, Ohio, and Mrs. Roy (Nettie) Snider, Milverton, 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren

He was predeceased by a daughter, Ruby, in 1939 and by two sisters and two brothers.

Funeral service was conducted at Mannheim Mennonite Church on Saturday, Rev. Gordon Bauman officiating.

Burial was in the adjoining church cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, May 7, 1969

Owen married Melissa Knechtel 27 Nov 1912. Melissa (daughter of Alfred Knechtel and Elizabeth "Betty" Hallman) was born 14 Jun 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1936, Wilmot Twp., 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/20703443
• Name: Melissa Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3576.10
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Bechtel-Melissa Knechtel, beloved wife of Owen Bechtel, passed away at her home near Mannheim, Ont., on Sunday, April 12, 1936; aged 46 y. 9 m. 29 d. She was a daughter of the late Alfred and Mrs. Knechtel; born near Mannheim, in Wilmot Twp., on June 14, 1889. She confessed Christ as her Savior and united with the Latschar Mennonite Church in 1904, to which she remained a faithful member until her death. On Nov. 27, 1912, she was united in marriage to Owen Bechtel. This union was blessed with 2 daughters and 5 sons, who along with her husband all remain to mourn her departure. They are: Ruby, Leonard, Elsie, Clinton, Delfred, Eldon, and Lloyd, all at home. She is also survived by 1 brother (Ephraim of Mannheim) and 3 sisters (Mrs. Alva Bowman of Guernsey, Sask.; Mrs. H. R. Koch of Durham, Ont.; and Mrs. Moses Bechtel of Mannheim, Ont.). The funeral was held at the Latschar Mennonite Church and was in charge of Bro. Manasseh Hallman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, May 14, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.7 - page 158,159,160

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45779584
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6060.6
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1968, 48 Brewery St., Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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ARTHUR SNYDER

Arthur Snyder, of 48 Brewery Street, Baden, died April 9 at the Lakeview Nursing Home, Kitchener, at the age of 72 years.

The late Mr. Snyder was born June 16, 1895 in Wilmot Township. He was a member of Geiger Mennonite Church, Baden.

He is survived by his wife, the former Lilly May Witmer, whom he married September 22, 1920, at Mannheim. Also surviving are one son, Vernice, of Baden; three daughters, Mrs. Delfred (Pearl) Bechtel, and Mrs. Henry (Ethel) Roth, both of Baden, and Mrs. Lorne (Ruth) Bowman of Waterloo; a brother, Isaac, of Baden; 22 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

He was predeceased by one son, Ray, in 1947.

The funeral service was held Thursday afternoon at Geiger Mennonite Church with Rev. Lester Bauman officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Arthur married Lillie May Witmer 22 Sep 1920, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lillie (daughter of Deacon Isaiah B. Witmer and Jemima Schwartz) was born 10 Sep 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1997; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lillie May Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23471
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1968, 48 Brewery St., Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20705661
• Interesting: story, farming, health
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0716
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1932, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Noah Bechtel "was born November 20th, 1856. He resides on a farm (formerly possessed by Benjamin Godbold) about three miles west of Berlin, and is married to Mary Snyder. Their family consists of six 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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Bechtel, Noah C., son of the late Noah and Veronica (Christner) Bechtel, was born in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., on Nov. 20, 1856; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital Nov. 11, 1951; aged 94 y. 11 m. 21 d. On March 7, 1882, he was married to Mary Ann Snyder. In their youth they joined the Latschar Mennonite Church at Manheim, Ont. Mr. Bechtel served his Lord for 81 years. His wife and 3 children (Moses, Herbert, and Elizabeth May) predeceased him. Surviving are 5 daughters (Sarah Ann-Mrs. William Knarr, Kitchener, Ont.; Lucinda-Mrs. Isaiah Detweiler and Ida-Mrs. John Shantz, both of Breslau, Ont.; Edna-Mrs. Alvin Lugibihl, Pandora, Ohio; and Nettie-Mrs. Roy Snyder, Millbank, Ont.), 2 sons (Eden and Owen of Kitchener, Ont.), 46 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Nov. 14 from his late home near Kitchener, Ont., by Manasseh Hallman, and at the Latschar Church by Oscar Burkholder and Osiah Horst. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 10 - March 4, 1952 --- page 238

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OLD TIMER STILL ACTIVE

92-Year-Old Man Husks Corn, Shovels Snow, Mows The Hay

When most men of his age sit by the fireside smoking a pipe and probably reminiscing old times, Noah Bechtel of Mannheim, who will celebrate his 92nd birthday on Saturday, spends most of his time actively engaged in outdoor physical labor.

When interviewed by a Chronicle reporter on Friday, he was out in the field husking corn. But that isn't all. Last year he was responsible for cutting sixty loads of hay with horses and mower on his daughter's farm, Mrs. Sarah Snyder, where he now resides. Two years ago when snow was four feet deep. he shovelled out his long lane. At that time he was a "mere" 90.

Likes Outside Work

While he enjoys remarkable health for a man of his age, the nonegenarian admits he is a bit hard of hearing. Another outstanding feature about Mr. Bechtel is that he reads without the use of glasses. He has "an appetite like a horse" and says he "feels much better when I am working outside in the fresh air."

Mr. Bechtel attributes his longevity and good health to the fact that he has always been active. He was a trustee on the Elmdale school board for a number of years. Outside of being a trustee, his main interest has been farming as it is to this day. He is a man of moderation and claims he has never smoked.

Butter 10-12c Pound

Mr. Bechtel recalls the days half a century ago when he brought his produce to the Kitchener market, then known as Berlin. Eggs sold for three dozen for 25c and butter brought 10 to 12c a pound.

He has seen a great transition in farm equipment throughout the years. Mechanical contrivances have replaced the "good horse" in many instances. But that part isn't worrying him one bit because he has never learned to drive a tractor. "Almost any boy can handle a tractor nowadays," he chuckled, "but I'll stick to the horse."

Mannheim's Grand Old Man" was born 92 years ago on a farm near Baden. His wife, the former Mary Anne Snyder, died 17 years ago. She too, was born in the Baden district. He has lived and worked in Waterloo County all his life.

He is the last of a family of six girls and boys.

Mr. Bechtel is definitely a family man. He has 10 children, 46 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Waterloo Chronicle 19 Nov 1948, p. 1

Family Photograph:
IN FRONT: Nettie MIDDLE ROW: Owen, MARY ANN, Millen, Ida, NOAH C., Edna. REAR: Elizabeth "Lizzie" May, Eden, Moses, Sarah Ann, LucindaThis photo was taken between November 23 and November 27th, 1912. The family was in mourning for the death of son, and brother Herbert.

Noah married Mary Ann Snyder 7 Mar 1882. Mary (daughter of Moses K. Snyder and Lydia Bechtel) was born 9 Feb 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1932, Waterloo Twp., 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/20705738
• Name: Mary Ann Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220558
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Ann Snyder, "was born February 9th, 1859. On March 7th, 1882, she was married to Noah C. Bechtel, a farmer. "

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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Bechtel Mary Ann, daughter of the late Moses K. and Lydia Snyder, was born Feb. 9, 1859 in Wilmot Tp., Ont.; died Feb. 4, 1932; aged 72 y. 11 m. 26 d. She was married to Noah C. Bechtel Mar. 7, 1882. This union was blessed with 6 daughters and 4 sons (of whom eight survive): Moses, Sarah Ann, Eden, Owen, Herbert (died 1912), Lucinda, Edna, Ida Elizabeth and Nettie. One brother, Samuel, also preceded her in death. She united with the Mennonite Church shortly after marriage and remained a faithful member until death. She had been an invalid for the last thirteen years, due to the effects of rheumatism. She bore her infirmity patiently, and was seldom heard to complain. She was a beautiful example of patience, meekness, and humility. The last three weeks of her life she suffered a general breakdown. She slept peacefully and calmly away. She leaves her husband, 4 brothers (Amos, Noah, Moses, and Christian), 1 sister (Sarah), 8 children 40 grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home by Bro. J.W. Witmer, and at the Latschar Mennonite Church at Manheim, Ont., by Bishop M.S. Hallman. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
"Why should our tears in sorrow flow,
When God recalls His own,
And bids them leave a world of woe,
For an immortal crown."


Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIV, No. 52 - March 24, 1932 pages 1118, 1119, 1120

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47309650
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3576.1
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Residence: 1875, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1875, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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
• Retired: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Alfred married Elizabeth "Betty" Hallman 19 Jan 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Johann "John" Hallman and Sarah Elizabeth Bergey) was born 20 May 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Betty Hallman
• Name: Elizabeth "Betty" Knechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3576
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1875, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1875, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elizabeth Hallman, "is married to Alfred Knechtel. They reside on the old "John Hallman Homestead" near Manheim. To them were born the following 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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Knechtel.-On the 21st of December, 1906, near Mannheim, Waterloo Co., Ont., , wife of Alfred Knechtel; aged 55 Y., 7 M., 19 D. She was married to her surviving husband Jan. 19, 1875. To this union were born twelve children, of whom two sons and five daughters survive. Buried in the Mannheim Mennonite cemetery on the 24th. Funeral services in German by Solomon Gehman and in English by Noah Stauffer^.

Herald of Truth January 10, 1907, page 20. Volume XLIV, Number 2

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KNECHTEL.-Sister Elizabeth (Hallman) Knechtel was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., May 20th, 1851, and died at her home in Mannheim, Ont., Dec., 21. 1906; aged 55y. 8m. 1d. She was a member of the Mennonite church for over thirty years. She was united in marriage to Bro. Alfred Knechtel Jan. 19, 1875. To this union were born 12 children, 5 children and 2 grandchildren preceded her to the spirit world. She leaves a sorrowing husband, 5 daughters, 2 sons, and 4 grandchildren to mourn the loss of a kind wife and loving mother. She was sick 9 weeks and had to suffer a great deal, but bore it all patiently. She had a desire to go home and be with Christ. In the forenoon she bade her husband and children good-bye, and told them to be faithful and meet her in her home above. Her remains were laid to rest in the Latchars cemetery. The house was well filled with friends and neighbors. Services conducted by Enos Cressman at the home and Noah Stauffer and Solomon Gehman at the church from Phil. 1: 23, "Having desired to depart and be with Christ which is far better."

Gospel Witness - Volume 2, Number 48 - February 27, 1907, page 768

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6060
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Amos B. Snyder, "was born September 30th, 1854. On February 18th, 1879, he was married to Mary Ann Kunsenhauser and resides a little north of Baden where he is engage 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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Snyder. -Amos B., son of the late Moses K. and Lydia (Bechtel) Snyder, was born in Waterloo, Co., Ont., Sept. 30, 1854; died Dec. 26, 1937; aged 83 y. 2 m. 26 d. He was married to Mary Ann Kuntzenhauser Feb. 18, 1879. This union was blessed with 6 sons and 2 daughters. His beloved wife died March 7, 1896. Three sons died in infancy, Eli died in 1909 and Hannah in 1924. He stayed at the home of his daughter Lydia (Mrs. Joe Shantz) where he died after a brief illness. He leaves 1 daughter (Lydia), 2 sons (Isaac from the old homestead, and Arthur of near Wilmot Centre), 11 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 29 at the Shantz Church by Orphen Wismer and Manassah Hallman, and at the house by Moses Roth. Interment in the cemetery adjoining the church.

"Rest on, dear father, thy labors are o'er,
Those loving hands will toil no more;
A faithful father, true and kind,
No friend on earth like him we'll find."


Gospel Herald - Vol. XXX, No. 42 - January 13, 1938

Amos married Mary Ann Kuntzenhauser 18 Feb 1879, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Isaac Kunsenhauser and Hannah) was born 1854, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Kunsenhauser
• Name: Mary Ann Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6060.7
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Quite unexpected came the report on Saturday that Mrs. Amos Snyder, north of Baden, had died after a week's illness. The funeral took place on Monday morning. She was buried in the Erb's street Mennonite cemetery. Her age was about 41 years, and she leaves sorrowing husband and five children, sons and two daughters, the youngest months old.

New Hamburg Independent 13 Mar 1896

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• Eby ID Number: 00003-605.6
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Witmer. --- Isaiah B., son of Isaac Witmer and Leah Baer, was born March 16, 1874, in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; passed away suddenly Aug. 29, 1950; aged 76 y. 5 m. 13 d. June 20, 1894, he was united in marriage to Jemima Swartz. This union was blessed with 5 sons (Willard, Leslie, Joyce*, Homer, and Lincoln), and 4 daughters (Stella-Mrs. John Kehl, Lily-Mrs. Arthur Snyder, Etta-Mrs. Emanuel Swartzentruber, and Susie-Mrs. Ed Knechtel). He is also survived by 26 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Wesley and Edmund), and 5 sisters (Emma-Mrs. William Spaetzel, Nancy-Mrs. Jacob Spaetzel, Tina-Mrs. Noah Otterbein, Rebecca-Mrs. Enoch Gingrich, and Sarah-Mrs. Sam Schmidt). He accepted Christ at the age of eighteen and was faithful to his Lord until death. In 1923 he was ordained to the office of deacon; he served faithfully for twenty-seven years. He was also a conference member of the Welfare Board. He delighted in studying God's Word. His kindly counsel and advice will be missed by his friends. Funeral services were held Sept. 1 at the Latschar Mennonite Church, Manheim, Ont., in charge of Oiah Horst, assisted by Moses Roth. Text: Matt. 24: 44.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 49 - December 5, 1950 --- page 1205, 1206

Isaiah married Jemima Schwartz 20 Jun 1894, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jemima (daughter of Abraham H. Swartz and Susannah Bergey) was born 5 Sep 1875, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1971; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Jemima Witmer
• Eby ID Number: 00004896.3
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite