Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Sharon M. Martin

Female


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Sharon M. Martin

    Sharon — Clare E. Wideman. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Aaron B. Martin was born 11 May 1898, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Elias W. Martin and Barbara Brubacher); died 7 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Elmira Mennonite Church, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96422

    Notes:

    Aaron B. Martin of 48 Church St., Elmira died last Thursday at K-W Hospital Kitchener after a lengthy illness. He was 70.

    Born May 11, 1898 in Peel Township he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elias Martin and had lived in Elmira for 40[?] years. He operated a machine shop and was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church. Mr. Martin was also a Sunday school teacher and deacon of the church for 35 years.

    Surviving are his wife the former Ada Martin, three son, Clayton, Henry and Paul, all of Elmira, four daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Erma) Snider of St. Jacobs, Mrs. Harvey (Alice) Martin of Floradale, Mrs. Donald (Carol) Denstadt of Elmira and Mrs. Clare[?] (Sharon) Wideman of RR 2, Drayton, three brothers, Nathan of Kitchener, Jesse of Niagara Falls, N.Y. and Israel of Cincinnati, Ohio, three sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Elizabeth) Martin of RR 2, Drayton, Matilda Martin of Hamilton and Mrs. Urias (Susanna) Martin of Atwood and 18 grandchildren. He was predeceased by one brother and one sister.

    The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor Elmira until removal was made on Saturday afternoon to Elmira Mennonite Church where Rev. Vernon Leis conducted the service. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

    Elmira Signet 13 Nov 1968 pg 2

    Aaron married Ada Arlene Martin 21 Dec 1924. Ada (daughter of Menno R. Martin and Catharine Frey) was born 19 Jul 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ada Arlene Martin was born 19 Jul 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Menno R. Martin and Catharine Frey); died 6 Mar 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Elmira Mennonite Church, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Ada Arlene Martin
    • Name: Ada Arlene Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167723
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Martin, Ada, daughter of Menno and Katie (Frey) Martin, was born in Waterloo Co., Mont., July 19, 1904; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 6, 1985; aged 80 y. On May 26, 1973, she was married to David C. Martin, who died on Mar. 21, 1984. Surviving are 3 sons (Clayton, Henry, and Paul), 3 daughters (Alice, Carol-Mrs. Donald Denstedt, and Sharon-Mrs. Jack Graham), 6 stepchildren (Lloyd, Willard, Vera Brubacher, Gladys Diefenbacher, Florence Metzger, and Marlene Kwandt), 20 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren, 13 step-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Livia Kraemer). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Erma-Mrs. Louis Sauder). She was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on mar. 9, in charge of Ken Bechtel and Ray Brubacher; interment in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 15 - April 9, 1985 --- page 261, 262

    Children:
    1. Clayton M. Martin was born 16 Nov 1925; died 16 Feb 2015, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry M. Martin was born 28 Apr 1927, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1989, Hyco Lake, North Carolina, USA..
    3. Erma M. Martin was born 7 Oct 1928, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Alice M. Martin
    5. Paul M. Martin was born 24 Aug 1933; died 24 Mar 2003; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Carol M. Martin
    7. 1. Sharon M. Martin


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Elias W. Martin was born 1870, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Benjamin B. Martin and Elizabeth Weber); died 31 May 1938; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7688.4

    Elias — Barbara Brubacher. Barbara (daughter of John M. Brubacher and Barbara Steiner) was born 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1950; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Barbara Brubacher was born 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John M. Brubacher and Barbara Steiner); died 10 Apr 1950; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443.13
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Nathan Martin was born 22 Jan 1896, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Rebecca Martin was born 21 Jan 1897, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1962, Wallenstein, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Aaron B. Martin was born 11 May 1898, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth B. Martin was born 1899; died 1997; was buried , Goshen Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    5. Susannah B. Martin was born 21 Nov 1914; died 13 Oct 2016; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Menno R. Martin was born 7 Sep 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Henry P. Martin and Leah Rudy); died 27 Jan 1966; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62719509
    • Eby ID Number: 00097-5450.3
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Menno — Catharine Frey. Catharine (daughter of Christian Frey and Leavea "Levy" Stauffer) was born 10 Apr 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1949; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catharine Frey was born 10 Apr 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Frey and Leavea "Levy" Stauffer); died 12 Sep 1949; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7438.5
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Leavea Martin was born 17 Aug 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 2003; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Ada Arlene Martin was born 19 Jul 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Leah F. Martin was born 19 Jul 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 1993; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian F. Martin was born 3 Mar 1907, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1992; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Henry F. Martin was born 1 Jul 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 2004, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Benjamin B. Martin was born 11 Feb 1836, Near Lexington, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob G. Martin and Esther Bauman); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4578
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Benjamin B. Martin, "the eldest son of Jacob Martin, was born near Lexington, February 11th, 1836. He is married to Elizabeth Weber and resides in Peel Township, Wellington County, where he is engaged in farming. He has had a family 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.].

    Benjamin married Elizabeth Weber 27 Jan 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John M. C. Weber and Mary "Polly" Clemens) was born 6 Nov 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth Weber was born 6 Nov 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John M. C. Weber and Mary "Polly" Clemens); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7688
    • Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Weber," was born November 6th, 1842. She is married to Benjamin B. Martin. They reside on a farm in the township of Peel, Wellington County, Ontario. They have had seven children, but all died except one. Their names were VII Jacob (dead), VII Moses (dead), VII Elias, married to Barbara Brubacher, and four who died, aged only a few hours, names not received"


    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.].

    Children:
    1. Jacob Martin was born 5 Oct 1865, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1890; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Moses Martin was born 1868, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1889; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Elias W. Martin was born 1870, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1938; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

  3. 10.  John M. Brubacher was born 10 Apr 1828, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes Weber "John" Brubacher and Catharina "Catherine" Martin); died 4 Sep 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43163084
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    John M. Brubacher, "the eldest son of John W. Brubacher, was born April 10th, 1828. He is a farmer and resides in Wellesley Township, near Wallenstein P.O. He was first married to Barbara B. Brubacher, and after her death to Barbara Steiner. With the first wife there were seven children, namely: Elizabeth, Jacob, Catharine (dead) Abraham (dead), Levi, Magdalena, and Veronica; and with second wife there are eight children, namely: Nancy, Mary, David, Barbara, Amos (dead), Henry, Benjamin, and Lydia."

    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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    HAD MANY DESCENDANTS PIONEER LAID TO REST.

    The funeral of the late John M. Brubacher of near St. Jacob, was beld on Monday and was very largely attended. It was held from the residence of the deceased's son-in-law, David Sauder, near Elmira.

    The late Mr. Brubacher was 81 years old and is survived by 69 grand children and seven great grand children.

    The Berlin News Record Tue, Sep 07, 1909 Page 8

    Residence:
    John was living with the Martin family.

    John married Barbara Steiner 8 Jan 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Ulrich Steiner and Elizabeth Boesinger) was born 23 Jun 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1893; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Barbara Steiner was born 23 Jun 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Ulrich Steiner and Elizabeth Boesinger); died 19 Aug 1893; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443.2
    • Residence: 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Amos Brubacher was born , Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1896.
    2. Nancy Brubacher was born 25 Oct 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1953, RR3, Wallenstein, , Ontario; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. Maria "Mary" Brubacher was born 10 Feb 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. David Steiner Brubacher was born 26 Dec 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1944; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 5. Barbara Brubacher was born 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1950; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    6. Urias Brubacher was born 4 Nov 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1879; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Henry S. Brubacher was born 1 Dec 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1962, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Benjamin S. Brubacher was born 9 Aug 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1962, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lydia S. Brubacher was born 17 Jun 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1974, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

  5. 12.  Henry P. Martin was born 13 Aug 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Peter G. Martin and Maria Bauman); died 19 Dec 1924; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46610823
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4598
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Henry P. Martin, "the fourth son of Peter G. Martin, was born August 13th, 1852. On January 30th, 1875, he was married to Leah Rudy. He is a farmer and resides on a farm in north-east Woolwich, along the Pilkington line. They have had 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.].

    Rsrch. Note:
    1. Leah Rudy (Christian Rudy2, Daniel Rudy1) was born 8 AUG 1855. She married Henry P. Martin 31 JAN 1875. He was born 13 AUG 1852.

    Children of Leah Rudy and Henry P. Martin are: 2 i. Lydia Martin was born 18 JAN 1876.
    3 ii. Menno Martin was born 7 SEP 1877.
    4 iii. Josiah Martin was born 24 NOV 1878, and died 24 NOV 1878.
    5 iv. Jeremiah Martin was born 24 NOV 1878, and died 24 NOV 1878.
    6 v. Veronica Martin was born 24 NOV 1878, and died 24 NOV 1878.
    7 vi. Christian Martin was born 6 FEB 1880.
    8 vii. Amos Martin was born 6 JUN 1882, and died 1 SEP 1883.
    9 viii. Jonathan Martin was born 30 DEC 1884.
    10 ix. still-born son Martin was born 3 AUG 1886, and died 3 AUG 1886.
    11 x. still-born daughter Martin was born 28 MAY 1888.
    12 xi. Susanna Martin was born 22 AUG 1889.
    13 xii. Mary Ann Martin was born 10 APR 1892.
    14 xiii. Anna Martin was born 17 FEB 1894.
    15 xiv. Leah Martin was born 29 AUG 1897.

    Henry married Leah Rudy 30 Jan 1875. Leah (daughter of Christian Rudy and Lydia Horst) was born 8 Aug 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1931; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Leah Rudy was born 8 Aug 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Rudy and Lydia Horst); died 31 Oct 1931; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leah Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00097-5450
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leah Rudy, "was born August 8th, 1855. She is married to Henry P. Martin and has a family of eleven children, viz:...Josiah and Jeremiah of the triplets are dead, Menno is living yet."

    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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    Martin.-Leah Rudy was born Aug. 8, 1855, in Waterloo Co., Ont.; died Oct. 31, 1931; aged 76 y. 2 m. 23 d. On Jan. 31, 1875, she was united in marriage to Henry P. Martin who predeceased her about seven years ago. To this union were born 14 children, 8 of whom are still living. They are as follows: Lydia (Mrs. Noah Sittler near Hawksville with whom she resided), Menno, Christian, Jonathan, Susanna (Mrs. Samuel O. Stauffer), Maryann (Mrs. Joseph Gingrich), Nancy, Leah (Mrs. Norman Gingrich). There also survive 1 brother (Daniel Rudy), 31 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. On Apr. 22, 1929, she suffered from a stroke, from which time on she was confined to her bed. Although she was blind and almost helpless she never complained. The last few months she suffered much pain but bore it patiently till the end. She was a member of the Mennonite Church, having accepted Christ in her youth, and remained faithful, having a desire to go and be with those already gone before. Funeral services conducted at the home by Henry Bauman and at Conestoga Riverside Church by Henry Bauman and Jesse Bauman. Texts, II Cor. 4: 17, 18; I Cor. 3: 11-15. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIV, No. 34 - November 19, 1931 - pp. 750, 751

    Children:
    1. Lydia R. Martin was born 18 Jan 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1934; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    2. 6. Menno R. Martin was born 7 Sep 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1966; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Veronica Martin was born 22 Nov 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jeremiah Martin was born 24 Nov 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Josiah Martin was born 24 Nov 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Christian R. Martin was born 6 Feb 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1958, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Amos Martin was born 9 Jun 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1883; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Jonathan R. Martin was born 30 Dec 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jul 1967, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Stillborn Martin was born 3 Aug 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1886; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Susannah Martin was born 6 Sep 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Mary Ann Martin was born 10 Apr 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1975, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Nancy Martin was born 6 Feb 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Leah R. Martin was born 4 Jun 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Christian Frey was born 2 Mar 1845, , Germany (son of Johannes "John" Frey and Katharina "Catherine" Schneider); died 21 Jun 1930; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Christian Fry
    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7438.1
    • Immigration: 1848
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Christian married Leavea "Levy" Stauffer 1 Mar 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leavea (daughter of David H. Stauffer and Annie Maria "Mary" Shelly) was born 4 Dec 1849, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Leavea "Levy" Stauffer was born 4 Dec 1849, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David H. Stauffer and Annie Maria "Mary" Shelly); died 16 Nov 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leavea "Levy" Frey
    • Name: Levy Stauffer
    • Name: Lydia Stauffer
    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7438
    • Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Levy Stauffer, "the third daughter of David Stauffer, was born at Bridgeport, Waterloo County, December 4th, 1849. She is married to Christian Fry. They reside in Woolwich Township, along the Wellesley Township line, two miles north of Heidelberg where he is engaged in farming. They have a numerous 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.].

    Children:
    1. John S. Frey was born 31 Jan 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1946, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Maria Frey was born 15 Sep 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1911; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. David S. Frey was born 17 Feb 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1913, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 7. Catharine Frey was born 10 Apr 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1949; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Melinda S. Frey was born 15 Nov 1875, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1956; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Christina Frey was born 22 Feb 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Melvina Frey was born 16 Apr 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Fanny Frey was born Aug 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Angeline Frey was born 29 Nov 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1921; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Martin Frey was born 21 Dec 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Menno S. Frey was born 27 Dec 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1965, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Christian Frey was born 27 Jul 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Leavea S. Frey was born 18 Mar 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1962, RR1, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.