Minnie Dorothy Eby

Other Events:

• Name: Dorothy Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00013-1151.5
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00031-2761
• Occupation: 1861, Absent; Student
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1864, Sebastopol, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

Notes:

Aaron Eby, "the eldest of the family, was born August 14th, 1838, and is married to Matilda Bowers. He is a doctor and has been very successful in his practice up to the present. He is located in Sebringville, Ontario, and has had a family of seven children, namely: Rose, who died at the age of 21, Elizabeth, Robert, Minnie, Cyrus, Frederick, and Grace."

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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Queen Street North, East Side.

Huber and Ahrens occupied the corner as a store and had a warehouse at the rear. The first section of the American Block was built in 1862. It contained a hotel with entrance on Queen Street and stores on the King Street front.

A meat shop occupied by one Schaefer and later by Crozier. This building was later occupied by Von Ebenau, a German toy dealer. He also built some sidewalks for the village in 1857.

A long two story frame building originally used by C. Ahrens as a barn and later by John Jacob Woelfle, a plough maker, who had a shop at one end and lived in the rest of the building. He had worked in the foundry on Foundry St. and after this shut down started his own shop. The building was later occupied by Rev. Jacob Wagner, who died there.

In 1858 a two story frame building was erected by Louis Breithaupt as his office and leather store. This was the first building on this site.

A 1 1/2 story dwelling with veranda lengthwise with Queen St. occupied by jailer Walden. Dr. Whiting later lived in this building for a time.

A small house occupied by Mrs. Harbin, (widow of Rev. Harbin who was Swedenborgian minister in Berlin) and her sister, Mrs. Wheeler.

A garden owned by Thomas Sparrow, with balsam trees along the street, adjoining the Sparrow's two story house with gable toward Queen St. and long veranda. Sparrow later moved to Galt.

A two story plaster building painted red with ground floor considerably above the sidewalk level and steps leading up to it, occupied by the Commercial Bank.

St. Peter's Church, formerly a vacant lot belonging to Mrs. Krug. The lot extended to Weber St. and to Mrs. Krug's house on Frederick St. This site was at one time favorably considered for the Central School, but it was decided that the ground would not be large enough. The present parsonage of St. Peter's Church was built by Dr. Eby, a native of Berlin, who had been living in Sebringville. He was the oldest son of John Eby spoken of as on Frederick Street. He married a daughter of Cyrus Bowers.

Weber Street.

County Buildings.

Jail and Jailer's residence with a barn at the rear. The jail was built some time after the Court House, about 1860.

Ahrens Street.

One and a half story frame building painted red, the dwelling of Charles Roos, a cabinet maker in Hoffman's factory.

Frame building, the house of Mr. Stuebing, later occupied by Charles Peterson.

Small dwelling.

Street.

A brick yard operated by Nicholas Zieger who made puddled brick by hand. Later the brick yard belonged to John Dauberger whose house, a red frame building, was on the corner of Ellen and Queen.

REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder.

Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930

Aaron married Matilda Croft Bowers 7 Jun 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of Reeve Cyrus Bowers, Esq. and Elizabeth C. Croft) was born 1 Apr 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1923; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Matilda Croft Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00013-1151
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian
• Residence: 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Matilda C. Bowers, "was born April 1st, 1844. She is married to Dr. Aaron Eby and resides in Sebringville, Ontario. To them were born seven 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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"...Friday, March 11, 1864: ...Just before sundown Father and Mother made their appearance with quite a load!! Grandmother's parlor stove, cane bottom chairs, and what is more - a cradle, which by the way seems to be a great favorite with Melinda. But what pleases me most is that Father bought Grandmother's Side-Board - the old family relic, and a most a splendid one it is too. I am glad it is going to be mine, it is just the one I was always wishing to have when I set up housekeeping, which I intend before many months if all is well"

"...Tuesday, March 22, 1864: We have been expecting Uncle Bowman's and Grandmother for some days. This evening they all came with the exception of Louisa. She could not come because Grandmother and Aunt Ann came in a buggy with Washington, and Nelson had such a load of things to bring down that she did not get a seat. I am extremely sorry that this is the case. Now that they are going so far away that we don't know when we will see each other again, if ever . . . They have one car loaded. Uncle and Nelson intend leaving with the tomorrow night train. The rest intend going with the Thursday Express . . ."

"Wednesday, March 23, 1864: This morning Father drove Grand....and Aunt Ann to Berlin with their team. . . We have seen them for the last time, no doubt, before they bid Goodbye to Canada and all their friends and acquaintances. I hope they may find Michigan all they expect - that they may make a fortune in the land of their adoption. They seem glad to go, and still with a degree of reluctance, and how could it be otherwise - the land of their birth . . ."


Matilda Bower's diary, on file at the Kitchener Public Library, Kitchener, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada:

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00031-2760
• Historic Building: 1838, 362 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

John Eby, "the second son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Brech) Eby, was born August 7th, 1814. On November 7th, 1837, he was married to Rebecca Bricker who was born September 22nd, 1819, and died May 11th, 1872. They resided on the farm now known as the "Poor House Farm", on which was built, in 1869, by the County Council of the County of Waterloo, the House of Industry and Refuge. The farm is directly east of Berlin, about ten minutes' walk from the Court House. Mr. Eby was married a second time to Nancy Groff (widow), and is now comfortably located in the town of Berlin, Ontario. Of late years, however, he has been so unfortunate as to be totally deprived of his eyesight. He has a family of seven 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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On the 6th of March, 1899, in Berlin, Ont., of the infirmities of old age, John Eby, in the 84th year of his age. He was born Aug. 7th, 1814; was married to Rebecca Bricker, Nov. 7th, 1837. She died May 11th, 1872. To this union were born seven children, of whom four survive. After the death of his first wife deceased was married to Nancy Groff. For a number of years previous and up to his death deceased was completely blind. Buried on the 9th in the C. Eby cemetery.

The Herald of Truth , Vol. XXXVI, No. 7, April 1, 1899 - pages 108-110

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John, bought the Poor House farm. The son erected a home in Frederick Street, opposite the House of Refuge. It was made of foot-wide planks, laid one atop the other. In 1837 he married Rebecca, daughter of Samuel Bricker, who played a prominent past in the Beasley mortgage snag.

North Waterloo is indebted to the Mennonites for the introduction of the apple-tree and apple-butter. John Eby planted a large orchard and owned a cider-mill. Maryborough farmers drove down and bought wagon-loads of apples from him. The buyers came in one day, stayed over night, and started off the next morning.

Mr. and Mrs. John Eby were the parents of two sons and four daughters. The youngest daughter, Susanna, of 178 Frederick Street, was born in the farm house in 1858. She remembers seeing her mother spinning flax and wool, and of twisting the threads for her. The girls were taught how to bake and sew; and all the children to work and save. Miss Eby often saw the pleasure wagon in which Samuel Bricker brought over the mass of silver to pay for the Mennonite purchase.

Her father built a home (which is still in use) [1937], for his widowed mother, on the east side of Frederick Street, at the Five Points. In 1868 her father sold the County the Poor House farm, retaining only his home and five acres of land. His second youngest child was daughter named Madeline (1851-1929). She was married to Martin Dunham in 1880. Eight years later her father sold to Mr. Dunham the five acres mentioned and moved farther into town. Later on Mr. Dunham subdivided his purchase and sold it for building lots The city renamed part of East Avenue and La Grange Street, Dunham Avenue, in 1933, in honor of this family.

A History of Kitchener, W. V. (Ben) Uttley, Kitchener, Ontario 1937, pg 18

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Frederick Street, West Side.

On the site in front of the present Fire Hall, on the street line next to the St. Nicholas hotel, an unpainted frame shed, with an enclosed part at one end where the fireman's hook and ladder truck was kept. In case of fire this truck was generally rushed out by hand, a long rope attached to the pole and a double line of men. After the fire was out they would hire a team to draw the truck back.

An open space.

A small dark yellow frame school building erected in 1834 and later used to store the fire engine.

A wood shed later used as a two-cell lock-up for the village, 1857-60, and probably a little later.

Behind the school house stood an undenominational church erected in 1842. The church had a steeple with a railing around it. About ten years later the building was used for a school room, called the Advanced School. In 1856 it was used for the village council and known as the Town Hall. In 1874 it was used as an engine house, and so continued until the building known as the Market House was built in 1869. After 1874 it was again used as an engine house until the present Fire Hall was built on its site.

A two-story brick building with gable toward Frederick Street and a second story porch along the front erected by Justus Werner about 1850, or 51, still standing. Werner had a waggon shop on the first floor and lived with his family on the second. Later a Mr. Foreman bought the building and had a shoe shop on the first floor for a number of years.

A brick house later occupied by Dr. Mylius when he moved there from his King Street house.

A frame building the house of Henry Knell, the jeweller, later occupied by Mathias Riener, a tailor, who came from Vienna, Austria, and moved here from Breslau.

one-story red frame building a little back of the street line with gable toward Frederick Street, erected about 1838, occupied by Peter Rebscher Senior, the brewer's father.

A one and one-half story frame building, not painted, lengthwise with Frederick Street with ground floor a few steps above the sidewalk, occupied by Mrs. Krug, a widow, and next to it her barn.

A vacant space to Weber Street. The Court House was built in 1852, the registry office later, and still later the present Judge's chambers. Vacant space on Ahrens Street.

On the northerly corner of Ahrens a 1 ½ story brick dwelling parallel with Frederick Street built and occupied by Philip Reichert, a carpenter. His father was a pedler, vending tinware and china, rags and produce. A 1 1/2 story frame building with a small veranda over the front door, the dwelling of Otto Fleischauer, still standing and now on the corner of Otto Street.

Intersection of Lancaster, Frederick and Ellen Sts., long known as the five points. Next, on Frederick Street a double, white frame weather board dwelling, half occupied by Henry Otterbein, the other half by Balzar Schmalz.

Next, the farm house of John Eby with his dwelling directly opposite the House of Refuge. The county bought most of Eby's farm for this latter institution.


REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder.

Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930


Med. Note:
For the last few years of his life he was completely blind.

Historic Building:
The Eby-Dunham home was constructed 1838-1840 by John Eby. It is a frame construction and in 1978 was considered to be in good condition. It was much altered in 1887.

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John, bought the Poor House farm. The son erected a home in Frederick Street, opposite the House of Refuge. It was made of foot-wide planks, laid one atop the other. In 1837 he married Rebecca, daughter of Samuel Bricker, who played a prominent past in the Beasley mortgage snag.<sup>1a

1a</sup>A History of Kitchener, W. V. (Ben) Uttley, Kitchener, Ontario 1937

John married Rebecca Bricker 7 Nov 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of Samuel Bricker and Rebecca Eby) was born 22 Sep 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Rebecca Bruecker
• Name: Rebecca Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1346
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Rebecca Bricker,"the seventh child of Samuel and Rebecca (Eby) Bricker, was born September 22nd, 1819. On November 7th, 1837, she was married to John Eby, a farmer. They resided on the farm, now known as the "Poor House Farm," a little east of Berlin where she died May 11th, 1872. To them was born a family of seven 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.].

Other Events:

• Birth: , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
• Historic Building: Sweet Briar Farm
• Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 019, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: 00013-1147
• Immigration: 1825, , Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Elected Office: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor, Deputy Reeve, Reeve
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Desciple
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Notes:

Cyrus Bowers, "the eldest son of Samuel and Lydia (Sauers) Bowers, was born in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, September 27th, 1816, and came to Canada with his parents when nine years of age. Giving early indications of more than ordinary talent, his father gave him what was then considered a first class education. He settled a few miles south-west of the town of Berlin on the place known as 'The Sweet Briar Farm.' Here he resided until a few years before his death when he moved to Berlin where he died October 19th, 1889. Mr. Bowers always took a lively interest in all the political movements of the day, and although not conspicuous as a politician, yet his views and opinions had great weight in controlling the course of the party with which he sided. His judgments were as a rule without a fault, and so well were his advices and counsels given to parties who came to him for advice that he enjoyed the esteem and the high consideration of his numerous friends unimpaired until his death. On March 20th, 1838, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of George and Barbara (Wenger) Eby. She was born April 14th 1814, and died April 5th, 1843. After her decease he was married to Elizabeth Craft, October 1, 1843. She was born January 29th 1822, and at present she resides with her daughter Matilda. To Mr. Bowers were born seven children, three of whom were of the first marriage and four of the second"


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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Death of Mr. Cyrus Bowers

On Saturday morning last another of Waterloo County's prominent and respected pioneers passed away in the person of Mr. Cyrus Bowers, of Berlin, at the advanced of 73 years. He was born in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1816, came to Canada with his parents in 1825 and settled in Waterloo township, about two miles from Berlin. He received a good education, but applied it, to industrious farming, and his farm, known as "Sweet Briar Farm," was one of the finest in the county. In 1879 he retired from farming and removed to Berlin to spend the remainder of his days. He was a prominent reformer and for a number of years was president of the Reform Association of North Waterloo, and filled this with distinction. He was also for some time justice of the peace and served several terms in both township and county councils. He was also a Director of the Waterloo Mutual Insurance Co., from its first organization over twenty years ago, as well as of the Mercantile, of which he was a principal stockholder. In his religious relations he was an active and zealous member of Church. Deceased leaves a widow, three sons and three daughters. The sons are Dr. J. E. Bowers, of Rochester, Minnesota; Rev. J. E. Bowers, Toronto, and Jos. E. Bowers, of Waterloo Township, and the daughters are Mrs. Dr. Eby, of Seabringville; of Mrs. P. E. Shantz of Preston, and Mrs. E. R. Boller, of Guelph.

Galt Reporter Oct 25 1889 pg 1


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1852 Census of Waterloo

Cyrus BOWERS Farmer USA 36 b. 27-Sep
Elisabetha BOWERS Germany 31 b. 28-Feb
John E. BOWERS Canada 13 b. 18-Oct
Jacob E. BOWERS Canada 11 b. 10-Oct
Joseph C. BOWERS Canada 6 b. 24-Mar
Matilda BOWERS Canada 8 b. 1-Apr
Maria BOWERS Canada 4 b. 4-Mar

Elected Office:
Municipality : Waterloo Tp Years on local council: Deputy Reeve 1861; Reeve 1862; Councillor 1863
Years on Waterloo County Council 1861 1862

Cyrus married Elizabeth C. Croft 1 Oct 1843. Elizabeth (daughter of Johann Franz Kraft and Anna Maria Haist) was born 19 Jan 1821, Baiersbronn, Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 21 Mar 1901; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Betsey Craft
• Name: Elizabeth C. Bowers
• Eby ID Number: 00013-1147.4
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Desciple
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Other Events:

• Residence: 18 Lancaster Street West, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Log house built
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2757
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 003N, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

Samuel Eby, "the sixth son of Michael Eby, was born August 27th, 1785. In June, 1807, he came to Canada with Benjamin Eby, Daniel Eby, David Eby and others. On December 25th (Christmas), 1808, he was married to Elizabeth Brech who was born August 13th, 1789, and died November 28th, 1872. Soon after his marriage he was ordained deacon of the Mennonite Church, which position he held till the time of his death. Their farm was within the present corporation limits of the town of Berlin, Ontario, and their farm buildings were situated a little to the north of the Grand Trunk Railroad, right at the foot of the hill on the east side of the road leading from Berlin to Bridgeport. Their farm is now cut into small town lots. He died January 25th, 1844. They had 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.].

Residence:
Samuel Eby, who bought part of Lot 3, G. C. T., was a cousin of Benjamin Eby and Samuel Eby of Lot No. 18. He espoused Elizabeth Beech, and built a loghouse at the foot of the hill in Lancaster Street, where the Conger coal-office stands. First he cleared off the forest over to the House of Refuge. Later on he sold building lots to incoming villagers. He was a deacon in the Mennonite Church<sup>1a

1a</sup>A History of Kitchener, W. V. (Ben) Uttley, Kitchener, Ontario 1937, pg 18

Samuel married Elizabeth Break 25 Dec 1808. Elizabeth (daughter of John Brech and Magdalene Schörg) was born 13 Aug 1789, , Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Nov 1872, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00014-1168
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elizabeth Break, "was born August 13th, 1789. On December 25th, 1809, she was married to Deacon Samuel Eby who was born August 27th, 1785, and died January 25th, 1844. They resided in the town of Berlin where she died November 28th, 1872. To them was born a family of five children, namely: IV Magdalena, IV Abraham, IV John, IV Veronica, and IV Henry B."


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:

• Honoured: Hero of the book "The Trail of the Conestoga"
• Residence: 555 Riverbank Dr. Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1323
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 126, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 124S, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 054E, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentelman
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Directory: 1864, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 01, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Samuel Bricker,"the youngest son of Peter and Mary (Bear) Bricker, was born July 25th, 1776. He, in company with his brother John and family, Joseph Bechtel and family, and others, came to Canada in spring, 1802. They took up land in Waterloo County, Ontario, near Blair. In autumn, 1802, more than a dozen families had settled within the county. In March 1803, Mr Bricker was obliged to visit "Little York" (Toronto) to transact some private business. While there he received the sad intelligence that the whole of the township of Waterloo was mortgaged.† On his return to Waterloo he informed the settlers of the fact, and in order to prove the report of their friend, the settlers appointed Jacob Bechtel and Samuel Betzner to go to "Little York" and make a though investigation in regard to the mortgage. To their great surprise, they, in making inquiry at the Registry Office, found the report too true and that the amount of the mortgage was $40,000. covering 60,000 acres of land. Mr Samuel Bricker and Joseph Shirk were appointed by the settlers to return to their friends in Franklin, Cumberland, and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania, to make arrangements in raising sufficient money to lift the mortgage, upon which the company still known as the "German Company" was formed. The stockholders entrusted the required sum of money to extinguish the mortgage to Samuel Bricker and Daniel Erb who carried it all the way to Canada on a conveyance. At their return to Canada the money was paid over to the proper parties and thus the mortgage was cancelled. In 1801 Mr. Bricker was married to Rebecca, eldest daughter of John and Rebecca (Hershey) Eby. She was born April 14th, 1781, and died November 4th, 1861. They settled near Chicopee, a little north of Freeport, Ontario, on the east side of the Grand River. Their farm is now in possession of Richard Gehl who is married to a grand-child of old Samuel Bricker. Here they resided until their deaths. His death took place November 15th, 1868, aged 92 years, 3 months, and 29 days. Their family consists of eight children"


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

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On the 15th of Nov., 1868, in Waterloo co., Ontario, Samuel Bricker, aged 92 years, 3 months and 29 days. He was buried at Eby's burying ground. Funeral sermons were preached by Abm. Weaver and John Bear, from 1 Thess. 5: 9, 10 and Rom. 6: 7. He was born in Pennsylvania.

Herald of Truth - Volume VI, Number 3 - March 1869 - page 47

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The earliest Crown grants in the area were issued, beginning in 1803. to Samuel Bricker (lot 34. concession 8), Philip Saltberger (lot 35, concession 8). and Benham Preston Pots 32- 35. concession 9). Along with seven other families of the Mennonite faith, these settlers took land grants in Whitchurch Township because they were having difficulty obtaining dear deeds for land they had hoped to buy in Waterloo County near Kitchener. Ontario. Bricker was able to borrow enough money from relatives in Pennsylvania to form joint stock company known as the German Company, and this enabled the families to buy the land in Waterloo County. Eight of these families merely cleared the land in Whitchurch, as required, and sold the acreage within a few years. Samuel Bricker, however, held the property until 1847, when he sold the east half to William Graham. In 1852 he sold the remaining west half of his land to John Grose, whose descendants are still there.

Whitchurch Township, Jean Barkey, Whitchurch History Book Committee.

Samuel married Rebecca Eby 1801. Rebecca (daughter of John Eby and Rebecca Hershey) was born 14 Apr 1781, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 Nov 1861, Chicopee (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Rebecca Bricker
• Residence: 555 Riverbank Dr. Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2500
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Rebecca Eby, "the eldest daughter of John Eby, was born April 14th, 1781, and was married to Samuel Bricker who was born July 25th, 1776, and died November 15th, 1868. In 1802 they moved from Pennsylvania to near Freeport, Ontario, Canada, where they settled on the farm now in possession of Mr. Souder. Here she died November 4th, 1861, leaving 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.].

Other Events:

• Name: Samuel Bauers
• Eby ID Number: 00013-1146
• Immigration: 1825, , Canada
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 019, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Samuel Bowers, "was a native of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. In 1815 he was married to Lydia Sauers, and in 1825 they moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario, near the town of Berlin. Their old home is now owned by the heirs of the late Mr. Richart. 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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Samuel Bowers Sr. was born County Berks, Penn., and came to Canada in 1825, settling in Waterloo Twp. He died there, the 17th ult., in his 64th year, and was buried in Berlin; survived by his wife and children.

The Christian Guardian 16 May 1855, pg 126

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A-1-71 Samuel Bowers: Probate of Will of Samuel Bowers, formerly of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, deceased, granted by W. Miller, Esq., Judge, the first day of May One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Five, Executors in such Will, the same reading in words following:-

I Samuel Bowers of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman… First: I give and bequeath to me beloved wife any whole household and kitchen furniture, my Buggy and Harness, one cow, and two Pigs, to have and to hold for ever as her property, all but the Kitchen clock and family bible is to belong to my youngest son, Samuel, after her decease, with the use of the dwelling house at present occupied by us, and the use of the yard, and fruit as specified in the article of agreement made between me and me son William, and an annuity of twenty-five pounds ten shillings current money of Canada, payable yearly during her widowhood. Second: I appoint my Executors after mentioned, to pay to my son Levi the sum of three hundred pounds, as the full amount of his paternal inheritance, when becoming to the age of twenty-one. Third: I authorize my Executors to furnish means necessary to my youngest son Samuel to complete his studies properly and then to pay to him out of my Estate the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds, as the balance of his paternal inheritance. Fourth: I leave and bequeath to each of my daughters unpaid the sum of two hundred and twenty five pounds out of the installments for land sold by me when they become due according as they most stand in need. Fifth: I leave and bequeath to my Grandson Isaac Barber the sun of one hundred and twenty five pounds when becoming of the age of twenty-one. Sixth: I request my Executors to pay to my oldest son Cyrus Bowers the balance due to him on three hundred pounds as soon as my son Samuel provides for and the installments become due. Seventh: In the event of my son William selling the property where we at present reside, I appoint and authorize my Executors to furnish and to provide for my beloved widow Lydia Bowers with a comfortable dwelling house and all necessary accommodations during her widowhood at the expense of my estate, and at her decease or departure from her widowhood the property is to be sold and equally divided among my children now living, and in case any should die it is to be divided among their children. Eighth: My three sons Isaac, William and Jacob have already received their portion of three hundred pounds each in land sold to them by me, also my son in the Law Jacob W. Bowman, has received the sum of two hundred pounds currency in land sold to him by me which is the full amount of my daughter Mary Ann's paternal portion, and also my said son-in-the-law Jacob W. Bowman is due to my estate one hundred and twenty-five pounds, which sum is to remain in interest as long as my said widow shall live or remain in her widowhood, which said interest is to be paid up yearly as specified in an article of agreement, the sum of seven pounds ten shillings is to form part of my said widows yearly dower, and at her death, or departure from her widowhood the sum of one hundred and twenty five pounds is to be equally divided among my children as aforesaid. Ninth: In case of the death of either of my said children under age, leaving no lawful issue, the portion falling to them is to be divided as aforesaid among their brothers and sisters. Tenth: My said son Jacob Bowers is due to my estate the sum of three hundred pounds for land sold to him by me, which sum is to remain on interest as long as my said widow shall live, the said interest shall be paid up yearly…as part of her yearly dower, and at the decease of my said widow the interest is to cease and the sum of three hundred pounds is to be paid up in three equal yearly installments, the first one year after her death till paid up, for which my said Executors shall be authorized and empowered to execute a lawful Deed of conveyance to my said son Jacob. Eleventh: I do hereby authorize and empower any two of my said executors to execute lawful Deeds of conveyance for all lands sold by me and un-deeded and also for all land and tenements yet unsold, all my moveable property belonging to me not specified in this will is to be sold, and the Eighteen acres of Woodland lying back of my son William's farm is to be sold, and all my just and lawful debts are to be paid out of it… And I do hereby appoint my good friends Jacob Kilborn, Esq of Blenheim Township, Charles G. Tisdale of Waterloo Village and Jacob S Bowers, of Waterloo Township, aforesaid Executors of this my last Will and Testament…

Witnessed by Moses Heist and George Jones
Will dated 1 December 1854
Proved 1 May 1855
Inventory £2602/16/9
Died 17 April 1855

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 partial transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

Residence:
He lived beside his son Cyrus.

Samuel married Lydia Sauers 1815. Lydia (daughter of Jacob Sauers and Elizabeth Kolb) was born 8 Oct 1797, , USA; died 4 Jul 1869, Oakfield, Kent, Michigan; was buried , White Swan Cemetery, Oakfield Township, Kent Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lydia Bowers
• Eby ID Number: 00146-5536
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lady
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W.
• Residence: 1864, Oakfield, Kent, Michigan

Notes:

Lydia Sauers, "was married to Samuel Bowers. They resided near Berlin where they had a large family. "

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

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"...Friday, March 11, 1864: ...Just before sundown Father and Mother made their appearance with quite a load!! Grandmother's parlor stove, cane bottom chairs, and what is more - a cradle, which by the way seems to be a great favorite with Melinda. But what pleases me most is that Father bought Grandmother's Side-Board - the old family relic, and a most a splendid one it is too. I am glad it is going to be mine, it is just the one I was always wishing to have when I set up housekeeping, which I intend before many months if all is well"

"...Tuesday, March 22, 1864: We have been expecting Uncle Bowman's and Grandmother for some days. This evening they all came with the exception of Louisa. She could not come because Grandmother and Aunt Ann came in a buggy with Washington, and Nelson had such a load of things to bring down that she did not get a seat. I am extremely sorry that this is the case. Now that they are going so far away that we don't know when we will see each other again, if ever . . . They have one car loaded. Uncle and Nelson intend leaving with the tomorrow night train. The rest intend going with the Thursday Express . . ."

"Wednesday, March 23, 1864: This morning Father drove Grand....and Aunt Ann to Berlin with their team. . . We have seen them for the last time, no doubt, before they bid Goodbye to Canada and all their friends and acquaintances. I hope they may find Michigan all they expect - that they may make a fortune in the land of their adoption. They seem glad to go, and still with a degree of reluctance, and how could it be otherwise - the land of their birth . . ."

Per grand daughter Matilda Bower's diary, on file at the Kitchener Public Library, Kitchener, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada:

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Mrs. Lydia Bowers, relict of the late Samuel Bowers of Berlin, Ont., was converted in Berlin 32 years aog, and died July 4, 1869, at the residence of her son-in-law, Jacob W. Boroman, Oakfield, Kent County, Michigan, where she had been living for 5 years; aged, 71 (0.) or 73(D.N.) predeceased by her husband 14 years ago.

Christian Guardian Newspaper 28 Jul 1869, pg 11 & 11 Aug 1869 pg 127

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156553
• Immigration: 1831, New York City, New York, USA.

Johann — Anna Maria Haist. Anna was born 1792, Baiersbronn, Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Maria Kraft
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167327