David Leslie Hunsberger

Other Events:

• Business: St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laughing Horse Gallery
• Interesting: photographer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169001

David — Katherine Anne "Kate" Nafziger. Katherine (daughter of Amos Nafziger and Nancy Gerber) was born 12 Jan 1933; died 8 Mar 2007, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Noah Honsberger
• Eby ID Number: 00057-3890.10
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister, Farmer, on Farm
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister, Farmer, on Farm
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1923, Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ontario; Minister
• Occupation: 1926, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister of The Gospel

Notes:

Hunsberger, Noah S. (1877-1958)

Noah Sherk Hunsberger: pastor and rural mission worker; born 14 December 1877 in Baden, ON to Abraham and Elizabeth (Sherk) Hunsberger. He was the ninth child in a family of twelve. On 1 March 1905 he married Mary Ann (Steiner) Shantz (17 October 1881-6 February 1925). They had three children. After Mary Ann's death, he married Minnie A. (Cober) Witmer (20 June 1887-25 December 1987) on 8 September 1926. Noah and Minnie had two children. Noah died 14 March 1958, and was buried in the Erb Street Mennonite Church cemetery.

Noah and Minnie Hunsberger On 15 May 1900 Noah Hunsberger, after being chosen by lot, was ordained as a minister for the David Eby (later Waterloo, then Erb St.) congregation in Waterloo, ON. Later in life he said he had been ordained to preach in the English language at a time when the change from German to English was underway in the Mennonite Conference of Ontario. Hunsberger served as a minister at the Waterloo congregation from 1900-1920 and again from 1923-1929. From 1920-1923 he served at the Sherkston, ON congregation, and continued to serve the Rural Mission Board in a variety of locations after 1930 (e.g., Zurich, Bothwell and Baden -- in the late 1930s). He was actively engaged in pastoral work for forty years. Hunsberger also had in interest in the early work of the House of Friendship during the 1940s. By vocation he had a woodworking shop for some years and also was a beekeeper. During most of his ministry he lived in Waterloo; in later years he lived near Baden and in St. Jacobs.
Noah Hunsberger had only a grade eight education. He received limited theological training by taking some correspondence courses from the Elkhart Institute (later Goshen College) in Indiana. His lack of education likely influenced his decision to retire in his early 50s as minister of the more urban Waterloo Mennonite Church when younger leaders with more education began to be available. He was described as an "earnest and genuine" preacher, who was often moved to tears while speaking. In his last years he carried on a ministry of hospital visitation. Noah Hunsberger provided quiet leadership, often filling the pulpit in smaller rural congregations, and responding to the call of the conference to serve as an itinerant minister as needed.

Steiner, Sam. "Hunsberger, Noah S.." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. July 2001. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 13 Nov 2005

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Hunsberger, Noah S., son of the late Abraham and Elizabeth (Sherk) Hunsberger, was born Dec. 14, 1877, in Waterloo County, Ont.; passed away March 14, 1958; aged 80 y. 3 m. He had been ill three months with paralysis. Surviving are his wife (Minnie Witmer), 3 sons (John, Waterloo, Ont.; Paul, Monerville, Ont.; and David, St. Jacobs, Ont.), and one daughter (Grace, St. Jacobs, Ont.). He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife (Mary Ann Shantz), a daughter (Nina), and all his brothers and sisters (David, Enos, Lydia, John, Moses, Mary Ann, Menno, Magdalena, Abram, Ira, and Elmina). He accepted Christ as his Saviour at the age of fifteen. In 1900 he was called to serve as minister of the Waterloo congregation. Along with this responsibility he served at itinerant minister for several outlying points. At the call of the Mission Board he served for three years at Skerton and then returned to Waterloo. He helped to start the House of Friendship and also served the Baden Mission for a period of years after his release from Waterloo. The last six years of his life were spent in doing hospital visitation which afforded him much happiness. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Church in charge of J. B. Martin, Henry Jantzi, and Walter Brubacher, and Rufus Jutzi.

Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 13 - April 1, 1958-page 314, 315

Occupation:
Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).<sup>1a

1a</sup>Ambrose, Rosemary. Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide to Churches Established Before 1900. Kitchener, Ontario, Canada: Waterloo-Wellington Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 1993. [used the kind permission of Rosemary Ambrose 2011]

Noah married Minnie Amelia Witmer 8 Sep 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Minnie (daughter of Levi R. Witmer and Mary G. Cober) was born 20 Jun 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1987, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Art: Mennonite Man
• Name: Minnie Amelia Hunsberger
• Eby ID Number: 00135-8291.4
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

Notes:

Hunsberger, Minnie Amelia Witmer, daughter of Levi and Mary Witmer, was born in Cambridge, Ont., June 20, 1887; died at Cambridge, Ont., Dec. 25, 1987; aged 100 y. She was married to Noah Hunsberger, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one son (David), one daughter (Grace Gingerich), 2 stepsons (John and Paul), 15 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Gospel Herald - Volume 81, Number 5 - February 2, 1988, page 84, 86

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HUNSBERGER, Mrs. Minnie A. - At Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, on Friday, Dec. 25, 1987, age 100 years.

Mrs. Hunsberger had attended Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo and St. Jacobs Mennonite Church.

Dear mother of David and his wife Katherine of St. Jacobs and Grace and her husband Newton Gingerich of Baden. She is also fondly remembered by two step-sons, John and his wife Gladys of London, Ont. and Paul and his wife Edna of Waterloo and Goshen, Ind., 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Noah Hunsberger, who was pastor of Erb Street Mennonite Church for many years; three brothers, Albert, Jesse and Leslie D. Witmer and one foster sister, Rosie Cober and her parents, Mary and Levi Witmer.

Mrs. Hunsberger's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home; 171 King St. S., Waterloo, from 7-9 p.m. this evening and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. At noon Monday, transfer will be made to Erb Street Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Wilmer Martin and Rev. Rufus Jutzi officiating. Interment to follow in Erb Street Mennonite cemetery.

Donations to the Mennonite Mission Board or Fairview Mennonite Home, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.


Art:
This drawing of a Mennonite man, entitled "Traveling," was created by Minnie Hunsberger at age 89. Minnie was a daughter of Levi Witmer (1884-1916) and Mary Cober (1849-1926), of Waterloo Township. She married Rev. Noah Hunsberger (1877-1958) in 1926 and they had two children. Minnie was an amateur artist, creating ink drawings and Scherenschnitte (cut paper works).

2006.002.010 - SH

Other Events:

• Name: Abraham Honsberger
• Name: Abram Honsberger
• Eby ID Number: 00057-3890
• Residence: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. P. (?)
• Residence: 1862, Wilmot 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, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman, Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Abram Honsperger, "is married to Elizabeth Scherch. They reside about four miles north-west of Waterloo where he is engaged in farming. On June 24th, 1892, he was ordained deacon of the Mennonite Church for the David Eby field of labor. He is a man that is much beloved by his church and highly esteemed by all who know him for his noble and Christian principles. To him was born a family of twelve 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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Abraham Hunsberger, died at his home in Waterloo Ont., Oct. 28, 1912; aged 78 y. 7 m. 23 d. He was married to Elizabeth Sherk April 1, 1862. To this union were born 12 children, of whom 5 preceded him to the spirit world, leaves to mourn his departure, a widow, 7 children and 11 grandchildren. In 1892 he was ordained to the office of deacon, in which calling we believe he was faithful with the talent given to him, until four years ago, when he thought he could not perform his duties any more, on account of feebleness, so asked for some one to be ordained in his stead, which was granted unto him. Funeral services were conducted at the Waterloo Church Oct. 30, by Bro. Jonas Snider in German from John 5: 24, 25 and in English by Bro. Noah Stauffer from Heb. 4: 9-11. He was buried at the David Eby cemetery. Peace to his ashes.


Gospel Herald - Volume V, Number 33 - November 14, 1912 - page 527, 528

Residence:
Staying with David and Rebecca Martin.

Abraham married Elizabeth Sherk 1 Apr 1862, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Sherk and Lena, daughter of John Scherch and Magdalena Grody) was born 30 Jan 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1924; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Hunsberger
• Name: Elizabeth Sherk
• Eby ID Number: 00101-5658
• Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elizabeth Scherch, "is married to Abram Honsperger. They reside about four miles north-west of the town of Waterloo. They have 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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Hunsberger. - Elizabeth Sherk was born Jan. 30, 1843; died June 20, 1924; aged 81 y. 5 m. 21 d. On April 1, 1862, she was united in holy matrimony with Abraham Hunsberger, who predeceased her 11 years. To this union were born 8 sons and four daughters, of whom 4 sons and 1 daughter predeceased her; leaving 4 sons, 3 daughters, 14 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held from her late home in Waterloo, Ont., to the Waterloo Mennonite Church, and burial in the cemetery several miles west of the town. The services were conducted by brethren E. C. Bowman, Jonas Snider, and Oscar Burkholder.


The Gospel Herald - Volume XVII, Number 15 - July 10, 1924 - page 319

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20605040
• Eby ID Number: 00135-8291
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Levi R. Witmer, "was born May 23rd, 1844. He was married, May 14th, 1878, to Mary Cober. They reside near Preston, on the old "Witmer Farm" and have a family of four children, namely: Albert, Jesse, Minnie, and Leslie."

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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Witmer. - Levi Witmer died May 7, 1916, on the farm near Preston, Ont., where he was born May 23, 1844, and spent his entire life; aged 71 y. 11 m. 14 d. He was married May 14, 1878, to Mary G. Cober, who survives. To them were born 3 sons, and 1 daughter. Two sons, the daughter, and 2 grandchildren are surviving. He became a member of the Mennonite Church about 25 years ago, and has since endeavored to live a consistent life. About one year after joining the church he was ordained as a deacon. A few hours before his departure, he spoke of the next Sunday being communion services, and expressed a desire to have communion in the home on that day. He was buried on May 9, at Wanner's near Hespeler, where services were conducted by Benj. Shantz and David S. Wismer. Text, I Thes. 4: 18

Gospel Herald - Volume IX, Number 9 - June 1, 1916 - pages 158,159

Levi married Mary G. Cober 14 May 1878, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob Cober and Mary Groh) was born 29 May 1849, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Apr 1926, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20605090
• Name: Mary G. Witmer
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1994
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Cober, "was born May 29th, 1849. She is married to Levi Witmer, a farmer. They reside between Preston and Hespeler. They have four 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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Witmer--Mary G. Cober, relict of late Levi Witmer, was born May 29, 1849; died April 22, 1926; aged 76 y. 10 m. 24 d. On May 14, 1878 she was married to Levi Witmer and lived on the Witmer homestead near Preston, Ont., until after the death of her husband (May 7, 1916) following which she resided in Kitchener. Two sons predeceased (Albert E. and Jesse A.). One son (Leslie D.) and one daughter (Minnie A.) survive; also four grandchildren, three brothers, and two sisters, six sisters having predeceased her. Grandma Witmer as she was favorably called was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years. She lived a devout Christian life. Her deep anxiety was to leave no stone unturned in her preparation to meet God in peace. She not only trusted the Lord for pardon, she sought to live a life pleasing to God. She had an intense longing to be more holy and better in her daily life and conduct. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the funeral held at the Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. Burial at the Wanner Church Cemetery, Hespeler, Ont., Bro. C.F. Derstine preached, assisted by Oscar Burkholder, Theme, Immortality."


Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 6 - May 6, 1926, Pages 126-127

Other Events:

• Name: Abraham Hunsberger
• Name: Abram Honsberger
• Eby ID Number: 00057-3884

Notes:

Abram Honsperger, "was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about the year 1801. When a young man he came to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario. He was married to Mollie, daughter of Abram and Nancy (Clemmer) Janzen. She was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, June 18th, 1802. After their marriage they settled in Wilmot Township, their farm was where now is the village of Baden. Here he died in 1838. His widow was afterwards married to Jonas Shantz and resided at Upper Road, Wilmot Township, where she died March 26th, 1888. To her and her first husband were born 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.].

Abraham — Mary C. Janzen. Mary (daughter of Abraham Janzen and Nancy Clemmer) was born 18 Jun 1802, , Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 26 Mar 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary C. Honsberger
• Name: Mary C. Shantz
• Name: Mary Jantz
• Name: Mary Johnson
• Name: Mollie Janzen
• Eby ID Number: 00061-3999
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mollie (Mary) Janzen, "was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, June 18th 1802. She was first married to Abraham Hunsberger. They resided in Wilmot Township where he died. After his decease she was again married to Jonas C. Shantz, January 21st, 1851. She died March 26th, 1888."


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:

• Eby ID Number: 00101-5657

Notes:

John Scherch, "son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Steiner) Scherch, and a cousin to Rev. David Sherk was born in Welland County, Ontario, March 5th, 1818. He was married to Magdalena Grody who was born October 15th, 1819. After their marriage they resided in Wilmot Township for some years, thence they moved to Michigan where they resided sixteen years, thence moved back to Ontario and resided in Wellesley for six years. Later in life they had their home with Mr. Abraham Honsperger, their son-in-law, where he died May 23rd, 1891. She is still living and is enjoying good health. To them were born five children, namely:...This family spell their name Scherch."


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.].

John — Magdalena Grody. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob Grody and Elizabeth Shoemaker) was born 15 Oct 1819, , Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Magdalena Scherch
• Eby ID Number: 00042-3332

Notes:

Magdalena Grody, "was born October 15th, 1819. She was married to John Scherch who died May 23rd, 1891. She resides with her daughter Elizabeth. Her family consisted 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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00135-8277
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jacob Witmer, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 27th, 1801. On September 14th, 1828, he was married to Anna Reist who was born April 24th, 1807, and died March 4th, 1888. After their marriage they moved on his father's old place near Preston where he died April 17th, 1888. To them were born ten children"


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

Jacob married Anna "Nancy" Reist 14 Sep 1828, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of John Reist and Susannah Huber) was born 24 Apr 1807, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 Mar 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna "Nancy" Witmer
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5229
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Anna Reist, "the ninth member of John and Susannah (Huber) Reist's family, was born April 24th, 1807. On September 14th, 1828, she was married to Jacob Witmer. They resided on a farm near Preston, Ontario, where she died March 4th, 1888."


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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WITMER. - On the 4th of March, in Waterloo Co., Ont., of infirmities of old age, Anna Reist, wife of Jacob Witmer, aged 80 years, 10 months and 9 days.

Funeral services by Jacob Woolner, at the house of mourning, in German, and Bishop Daniel Wismer at Wanner's meeting-house, in both languages from Isa. 38:1.

She was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., in 1807, and was married to Jacob Witmer in 1828, two years after coming to this country with her parents.

Herald of Truth, Vol. XXV, Number 7 April 1, 1888, Pages 108, 109

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49287938
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1988
• Residence: 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Jacob Cober, "was born July 8th, 1815. He was married to Mary Groh who was born October 12th, 1819. They followed farming and resided in Puslinch Township, near Hespeler, Ontario. To them was born a family of twelve 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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COBER, JACOB C.

An Old Resident of Puslinch

The news came to this city last night of the death of Jacob Cober. At his home on the 4^th concession of Puslinch, on Sunday, March 30, 1890, aged 75 years, one of the oldest residents of west Puslinch. He was a native of the county of York and came to Puslinch over fifty years ago. He was a man of great perseverance in business, having amassed a considerable portion of this world's goods. He was a man of retiring disposition, was generally respected and held in the highest esteem by his neighbours and friends. He leaves a large family, all grown up. The funeral on the afternoon of Wed., April 2^nd was largely attended by his old friends and neighbours.

-Information from the death certificate: Informant - John Cober.


A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

Jacob married Mary Groh 6 Mar 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Groh and Susannah Wanner) was born 12 Oct 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1897; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49288086
• Name: Mary Cober
• Eby ID Number: 00045-3411

Notes:

Mary Groh, "was born October 12th, 1819. She was married to Jacob Cober who was born July 8th, 1815. They resided near Hespeler. Their family consisted of twelve 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.].