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

Annie Bessinger

Female 1909 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Annie Bessinger was born Sep 1909, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph F. Biesinger and Alvira Beatrice Calder); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Vollmer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166608
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1968, Dorking, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

    Annie — Norman Vollmer. Norman was born CA 1909; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph F. Biesinger was born 18 May 1882, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Mary of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166604
    • Occupation: 1906, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1933, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

    Notes:

    Joseph F. Biesinger of Hesson died August 7 at St. Mary's Hospital following a brief illness. He was 86.

    A son of the law Mr. and Mrs. Gustive Biesinger. he was born on Hesson May 18, 1882. He had !armed al Britton until his retirement in 1965.

    Mr. Biesinger was a member of St Mary's RC Church. Hesson.

    He was predeceased by his wire. the former Alvira Calder, Jan. 10. 1951, and three sisters. Surviving are three sons. Edward. Alexander. and Albert, all of RR I, Britton: four daughters. Mrs. Anthony (Margaret) Eisenmenger of Linwood. Mrs Norman (Annie) Vollmer of RR 3. Listowel. Mrs. Albert (Edith) Forwell of St. Clements. and Mrs. Alex ( Florence) Kocher of Kitchener: one sister. Mrs. Harry (Louise) Meyer of St. Clements: 38 grandchildren: and 43 great grandchildren.

    The body was at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home in Wellesley. Removal was made to St. Mary's parish hall in Hesson.

    Requiem High Mass was held in St. Mary's church Monday.


    The Elmira Signet 14 Aug 1968 pg 2

    Joseph married Alvira Beatrice Calder 7 Feb 1906, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. Alvira (daughter of William Calder and Mary Ann MeWhiney) was born 23 Jul 1883, Dorking, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 9 Jan 1951; was buried , Saint Mary of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Alvira Beatrice Calder was born 23 Jul 1883, Dorking, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario (daughter of William Calder and Mary Ann MeWhiney); died 9 Jan 1951; was buried , Saint Mary of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Alvira Beatrice Biesinger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50594
    • Residence: 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1933, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

    Children:
    1. Edith Biesinger
    2. Florence Biesinger
    3. Mary Bessinger was born Feb 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Mary Margarette "Margaret" Biesinger was born 26 Feb 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Jun 1994, St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 1. Annie Bessinger was born Sep 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Edward Bessinger was born Jan 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  William Calder was born 11 Jan 1851, , Ontario, Canada (son of Archibald Calder and Patience Case); died 21 Feb 1933, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50592
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Primative Methodist
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1883, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1921, Alfred St., Linwood, Wellesley Region, Ontario; Agent, Manufacturing Co.
    • Residence: 1921, Alfred St., Linwood, Wellesley Region, Ontario; Methodist

    Notes:

    William Calder

    The death took place on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at his home in the 13th Concession of Wellesley Township of William Calder, a highly respected resident there, aged 83 years, 1 month and 10 days.

    The late Mr. Calder was born in Wellesley Township and when a young man was united in marriage at Dorking to Mary Ann Mewhiney, daughter of the late Alexander and Mrs. Mewhiney of that neighborhood. After their marriage they resided in Mornington Township, near Dorking, for several years and their moved to the 13th Concession of Wellesley where they afterwards made their home. Mrs. Calder passed away about seven years ago. Mr. Calder had been an active member of the Linwood United Church for a number of years and was held in high esteem by his neighbors and friends. A family of five survive, namely: Alvina (Mrs. Joseph Beisinger) of Hesson; Norman of Southampton, Maggie (Mrs. William Lambert) of Dorking, Roy of Dorking and Harold on the homestead. There are also three surviving brothers and one sister: Nathan of Toronto, Archibald of Oshkosh, Wis., Lorenzo of Regina and Mrs. William of Saskatchewan. The late Mr. Calder was in fairly good health up to about three years ago when he was seized with a stroke from which he partially recovered and was able to go about until Sunday morning, when he was taken with another seizure from which he did not rally.

    The funeral will take place from his late home on the 13th Concession line of Wellesley on Friday, Feb. 24, at one oclock, p. m., to the Linwood Union Cemetery.

    William married Mary Ann MeWhiney 7 Feb 1883, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Alexander MeWhiney and Mary Main) was born 9 Mar 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died 1923; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Mary Ann MeWhiney was born 9 Mar 1860, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Alexander MeWhiney and Mary Main); died 1923; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marian Mawhiney
    • Name: Mary Ann Calder
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50593
    • Residence: 1883, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1921, Alfred St., Linwood, Wellesley Region, Ontario; Methodist

    Children:
    1. 3. Alvira Beatrice Calder was born 23 Jul 1883, Dorking, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 9 Jan 1951; was buried , Saint Mary of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. Norman Calder was born 18 Feb 1885, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Maggie Ann Calder was born 12 Jul 1887, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Roy Calder was born 1 May 1892, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1963; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Harold Calder was born Aug 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. William Harold Calder was born 5 Aug 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Archibald Calder was born CALC 19 Mar 1830, , Scotland; died 19 Mar 1879, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58940
    • Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Primative Methodist
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 11 Con 10
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Archibald — Patience Case. Patience was born CALC 17 Jan 1829, Reach Township, Victoria Co., Ontario; died 17 Mar 1883, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Patience Case was born CALC 17 Jan 1829, Reach Township, Victoria Co., Ontario; died 17 Mar 1883, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Patience Calder
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58941
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Primative Methodist
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. 6. William Calder was born 11 Jan 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1933, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. James Calder was born 1853, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Nathan Calder was born 1855, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Eliza Ann Calder was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 14.  Alexander MeWhiney was born 15 Dec 1835, , Ireland; died 26 Apr 1894, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58942

    Alexander married Mary Main 25 Apr 1860, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario. Mary (daughter of David Main and Elsie Marie Weaver) was born 24 Jun 1838, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 14 Oct 1922, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Mary Main was born 24 Jun 1838, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario (daughter of David Main and Elsie Marie Weaver); died 14 Oct 1922, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary MeWhiney
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58943

    Children:
    1. 7. Mary Ann MeWhiney was born 9 Mar 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died 1923; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Robert Alexander MeWhiney was born Mar 1869, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1932, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glenallan Union Cemetery, Glenallan, Wellington, Ontario.