Vestella "Stella" Clemens

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00023-1821.2

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00023-1821
• 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: 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; salesman
• Occupation: 1893, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; merchant

Notes:

Menno B. Clemens, "was born February 27th, 1853, and is a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, U. S. He was married to Stella Weaver and after her decease to Phoebe Weaver. To him are born two children, namely: VIII Stella (dead) of the first wife, and VIII Marjory of his present wife."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

Menno married Harriet Vestella "Vestella" Weber 8 Dec 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harriet (daughter of Levi S. Weaver and Roxa Elvira "Roxie" Cornell) was born CALC 30 Jun 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Harriet Vestella "Vestella" Clemens
• Name: Stella Weaver
• Name: Vestella Weaver
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7824.5
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Methodist
• Residence: 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist

Other Events:

• Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 123, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1819
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Directory: 1864, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 02, Waterloo County, Ontario
• 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

Notes:

George H. Clemens, "the youngest son of Abraham and Rachel (Dierstein) Clemens, was born July 25th 1831. On February 4th, 1851, he was married to Salome S. Bowman. She was born July 26th 1830. Soon after his marriage he moved on his father's old homestead two miles south of Breslau where she died June 24th, 1882. On January 15th, 1884, he was married to Catharine Weichel who was born February 3rd, 1845. He died June 8th, 1892. To him and his first wife were born nine 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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CLEMENS.--On the 8th of June, 1892, at High Banks, near Breslau, Waterloo Co., Ont., of neuralgic rheumatism, followed by general debility, Bro. Geo. H. Clemens, aged 60 years, 10 months and 13 days. His remains were laid to rest in the burying ground at the Cressman Mennonite church near Breslau, on the 11th, followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Bish. Elias Weber in German from Acts 9: 6, and Pre. Noah Stauffer in English from 2 Cor. 5: 1. Bro. Clemens was twice married. His first wife, Sister Salome Bowman, with whom he was joined in matrimony on the 4th of February 1851 died about 10 years ago. This union was blessed with nine children, of whom seven are still living. On the 15th of January, 1884, he was married to Sister Catharine Weichel.

Bro. Clemens was confined to his bed the greater part of the spring. At times his bodily sufferings were severe, but he possessed that sweet consolation which a firm trust in his Savior gives to the believer. His mind was fixed upon Jesus, and he was permitted to obtain a glimpse of that beautiful land for which he longed and of which he spoke repeatedly. He rejoiced in a crucified Redeemer, and enjoyed telling others of the grace of God. In practical piety and love for the cause of Christ he leaves a beautiful example for all. He spoke guardedly and encouragingly to those who were willing to accept Christ, and to them as well as to the brethren in the ministry, he was an able support and sympathizing friend, He was a true helping brother of the family of the church, as many both in and out of the ministry, can testify. The church of which he was a dearly beloved member feels deeply the loss it sustains, but none so much as the members of the family to whom he especially attached. They have lost a beloved companion, an affectionate father, the church a pillar, the community a kind neighbor. May the missionary spirit that was in him, burn in us and influence others to accept the Savior in whom he trusted and died. Nearly all of his family have accepted their Savior. May God comfort the bereaved hearts and give us grace to walk faithfully in the way of the Lord that we may meet our loved ones who have crossed death's river before us.

"O what has Jesus bought for me!
Before my raptured eyes,
Rivers of life divine I see,
And trees of Paradise.
I see a world of spirits bright,
Who taste the pleasures there;
They all are robed in spotless white,
And conquering palms they bear.


Herald Of Truth, Vol. XXIX, No. 14, July 15, 1892, page 222, 223

George married Salome S. Bowman 4 Feb 1851, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Salome (daughter of Jonathan B. Bowman and Maria Snyder) was born 26 Jul 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1882, Near, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Salome S. Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00002-232
• 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:

Salome S. Bowman, "the second daughter of Jonathan Bowman, was born July 26th, 1830. On February 4th, 1851, she was married to George H., son of Deacon Abraham and Rachel (Dierstein) Clemens. He was born July 25th, 1831. They resided on a farm two miles south of Breslau where she died June 24th, 1882. They had a family of nine 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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CLEMENS.- On the 24th of June, in Waterloo county, Ontario, Salome, wife of George H. Clemens, aged 51 years, 10 months and 29 days. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church, and beloved by all who knew her. She leaves 7 children and a sorrowing husband to mourn her departure. The remains were buried at Cressmans in the presence of many friends


Herald of Truth Obituaries - Volume XIX, Number 14 - July 15, 1882 - p 221, 222

Other Events:

• Name: Levi S. Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7824
• Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Inn Keeper
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
• Business: 1862, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver's Hotel
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; --
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Methodist

Notes:

Levi S. Weaver," was born December 17th, 1823. On April 24th, 1849, he was married to Roxie Cornell. At present they reside in the city of Toronto. To them were born six children, namely: VI Moses, died December 25th, 1864, VI Samuel, died July 3rd, 1888, VI Phoebe, VI Harriet Vestella, died August 1st, 1889, VI Martha, and VI Bella."

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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Mr. Levi Weaver died suddenly at Bridgeport, Alabama, on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. M. B. Clemens his son-in-law, brought the remains to Berlin, and they were interred on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Mr. Weaver formerly lived in Elmira.

Elmira Advertiser 19 Nov 1903

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King Street , North Side

Willow Street.

A frame building parallel with King Street occupied by Bosenberger, a shoemaker, who lived there probably from 1855-60.

A building on the ground level with a veranda extending its length occupied by Dr. James Whiting, during 1855-60.

A garden.

A stretch of forest, hardwood and pine, from Louisa to Wellington Street, with some pine trees at the corner of Shanley Street, where is now Casper Braun's house. From Wellington Street crossing somewhat diagonally over vacant land, was the way from Waterloo to the Grand Trunk Ry. station in Berlin. At the northwest corner of King and Wellington Streets, there was a hotel with a large barn, used by teams from the country. A Mr. Proudlove built the hotel. It was later occupied by Levi Weber and after him by Henry Glebe.

A one and one-half story frame building, facing King Street, with a brick building in the rear and a large barn along King Street, the location later occupied by H. L. Janzen. Open space somewhat wooded, to the Grand Trunk track. East of the Grand Trunk there was a swampy section which, in wet weather, became almost impassable. It was not unusual for farmers' wagons to be stuck in the mud of the road.

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

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King Street , North Side

Frederick Street.

Bishop Benjamin Eby's farm came to the corner of King and Frederick Streets. Next to Frederick Street, Frederick and William Miller erected a frame building and used it as a general store. After the grading operations spoken of this building had to undergo the same process as the St. Nicholas Hotel. It was considered a fine building in its day with large windows on each side of the centre door. Henry Stroh finally bought the building and tore it down in 1868. Jacob Stroh has some of the window sash, shutters, stairway, etc., still in his possession. Later the building was occupied by Jacob Eckstein cigar maker and tobacco dealer. Mrs. Warren with a family lived on the second story for a number of years.

Vacant lot. Next a large brick building with double deck porch along the front, the Queen's Arms Hotel, built about 1840 and continued as a hotel until about 1860. A Mr. Butchard was the first landlord and later Levi Weber. From this hotel the first omnibus met the trains at the G.T.R. station in Berlin in 1856. Before that day it was a stopping place of stage coaches operating from Hamilton and Galt to Berlin and beyond. The old Queen's Arms long vacant and practically ruined as a building was sold finally and made room for the Market Building and Town Hall in 1869.*

Next we come to the John Roos house. This also had a double-deck veranda with heavy posts as was the style 1840-50. The building was later turned into a hotel known as the Market Hotel and kept by Casper Heller.

A lot with a log cabin in the rear, occupied by Jacob Sauer, who had come from Pennsylvania, father of Mrs. John Roat.

* See 1922 Annual Report W. H. S., p. 210.

A harness shop occupied by John Roat, then by his son John and later by John Haugh, a son-in-law of John Roat.

A garden. A dwelling, 4 or 5 feet lower than the street which had been filled up, where lived the Susand family. Mrs. Susand had a reputation with juveniles for tarts and molasses taffy sold in lc. bars. Her children were in the habit of selling these wares to passengers at the G.T.R. station. After her husband's death about 1860, widow Susand moved her shop to Foundry Street North, and there continued until she died. Susand was an ex-slave. In 1857 at a nomination meeting for Council, he was nominated and stood a good chance of being elected, as a joke. However, the more thoughtful element among the voters prevailed.

A two story, frame building, lengthwise with King Street, built in the '30's. After street grading this had to be raised so that what had before been the ground floor became the cellar or basement.

A house occupied by Wm. Hawke,-known as Bill Hawke- a mason. A stout, easy-going man. His wife was in the habit of standing in the door way, with white lace cap, smoking a clay pipe. The east end of this building was occupied by Winters, a hatter, the first hat maker in Berlin. He made the old style, broad brim, Mennonite hats in fashion up to about 1845. At the corner of Scott stood a brick building of good size with gable toward King Street, used to stable the first fire teams for a number of years. Later John Wagner had a waggon shop above and George Ward a blacksmith shop underneath. Scott Street was, however, not opened until many years later.

A one and one-half story building rough cast, gable facing King St., occupied by H. W. Peterson, who began publishing the "Canada Museum", in 1835 and so continued until 1840 when he went to Guelph as first Registrar of the County of Wellington. This was the first newspaper published in Waterloo County.

Jacob Hailer's house, a one and one-half story, frame building with porch along the front partly enclosed by lattice work. In this house was born in 1834, Catherine Hailer, who married Louis Breithaupt. She is said to have been the first child born in Berlin of parents who came from Germany. Hailer's barn was some distance back from the street and next along on the street front was his shop where he manufactured spinning wheels, etc., and chairs which had a large distribution. Hailer was an expert wood turner. He had two foot-power lathes and a number of German assistants from time to time, continuing his shop for about 40 years.
A two story frame building lengthwise with King Street, erected by Dr. John Scott. He had a drug store with two good-sized windows at the front. On the east gable of the building was a sign, "Med. Hall" in large letters. The sign was legible long after Dr. Scott's death. The doctor pursued his practice on horseback for which he used three horses. He was the first medical practitioner in Berlin, coming in 1834, at the time of the cholera epidemic. For a few years before he was married he boarded at the Gaukel Hotel. His later house, after the one described, is still standing on Weber Street at the rear of the Kitchener Public Library.

The old Scott house on King Street was later occupied by Franz Martin who kept a saloon. Martin had a musical family, with the zither as their principal instrument, which all the children could play.

A one and one-half story, frame building, painted, occupied by Anslm Wagner, a potter.

A brick building 1 ½ story lengthwise with King Street, the west end of which was John Eby's drug store, the rest of the building being his dwelling. This was the first regular drug store in Berlin.

A brick building with a frame extension in the rear used by David Eby as a pump shop. Part of the brick building is still standing, the rest having been cut olT for the opening of Eby Street North.

A one story hip roof brick cottage occupied by Geo. Eby, a Notary, who came to Canada in 1804. He died in this house. A considerable fish story is told of how he followed a sturgeon in the Conestoga River, part of Grand River, and finally speared it.

A one and one-half story building, probably rough cast, occupied by Hy. Wurm, a carpenter employed at the Simpson factory.

A two story brick building painted red occupied by Henry S. Huber.'

A handsome brick building, two story, with veranda along the front and ground floor considerably above the street level, with broad steps, the width of the building, leading to it, was built in 1850. Some time later it was occupied by Casper Heller and known as the Royal Exchange hotel. Following the old custom its swinging sign had "Last Chance" on the side toward the village and "First Chance" outward, referring to liquid refreshments. Heller kept a good hotel and had also a large shed and ham next east of the hotel.

On the corner a steam grist mill was erected, about 1860. Louis Seyler, a German, was the miller. The custom was for farmers to bring in their wheat to have it ground, getting in return flour, bran and middlings, the miller retaining his toll. Later Lehnen & Shelly operated this mill.

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

Levi married Roxa Elvira "Roxie" Cornell 24 Apr 1849. Roxa (daughter of Samuel Cornell and Hannah Clemons) was born 4 Apr 1830, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1900, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Roxa Elvira "Roxie" Weaver
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7824.1
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Methodist

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26509800
• Name: Abraham S. Clemmens
• Name: Abram S. Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1795
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 123, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: 1837, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 111, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Residence: 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Abraham S. Clemens, "the youngest son of Abraham and Mary (Steiner) Clemens, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, March 7th, 1790. On May 19, 1812, he was married to Rachel Dierstein who was born November 15th, 1791, and died December 3rd, 1864. In 1825 they moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, about one mile west of Breslau, on lot No. 123, German Company's Tract. Here they resided until 1837 when he purchased part of lot No. 111, about two miles south of Breslau. Here they resided until their deaths. His death took place December 25, 1867. A good many years before his death he was ordained a deacon of the Mennonite Church, a position for which he was well qualified. Many a wholesome advice did he give to his congregation. His practice was to visit all the members of his field of labor twice a year and during such visits he would give words of cheer and comfort to many a weary pilgrim. He encouraged them to look to Christ in all their trials and troubles and reminded them of the many cheering promises given unto all who put their trust in him who died for all. To them was born 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.].

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OBITUARY FOR ABRAHAM S. CLEMMENS

Died on the first day of the recent Christmas holidays, that is on December 25th last, Abraham S. Clemmens died in Waterloo township, Waterloo County, Canada West of apoplexy. He was formerly of Montgomery county, Pennsylvania. He was born in 1790 in Lower Salford township, in the aforementioned Montgomery county, and died at the age of 77 years, 9 months, and 18 days. He entered the holy state of matrimony on May 19, 1812 with Rachel Derstein of Bucks county, and emigrated to Canada with his family in the year 1825. He was happily married for approximately 52 years, and a widower for 3 years and 22 days. He sired 8 children, 6 of whom are still living, namely 3 sons and 3 daughters.

His descendants, with 51 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren, number consequently, 89 souls. On the day he died, he arose healthy and happy, sat down to breakfast after he had directed a loud and earnest prayer to the Giver of all good. He shoved aside a coffee cup which was sitting near him, and reached for the jug, to pour himself a drink of water, when suddenly, his hand fell. His son George, who had also just risen from the table, hurried over to help his father; his soul wanted to take leave of his body, and no human effort was of any help to him. He was speedily carried to his bed; but, he did not open his eyes again; his speech became weak and during the night that followed, approximately at 11.30 p.m., he slept away to his Lord. The deceased was generally respected and loved, and after he had accomplished much good, and ,we hope, useful things during his active life, he peacefully paid the debt of nature. For many years, he was the head of the Mennonite congregation there, and his eye was ever watchful over his flock. On the 29th instant, his body was taken to Cressman's Mennonite meeting-house, accompanied by a large number of friends and acquaintances, and committed to mother-earth, on which occasion the Rev. Hagey (at the deceased's house), and the Rev. Enoch Derstein (at the grave), spoke words of comfort and instruction to the crowd present, based on the text in the latter part of Verse 12, Chapter 4 of the Book of Amos: " Because I will do this to you, prepare to meet your God, 0 Israel!"

Obituary of Abraham S. Clemmens paper unknown

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Died

Quite suddenly, from apoplexy, on the 25th ult., Abram S. Clemens of Waterloo Township, aged 77 years 9 months and 18 days.

Waterloo Chronicle 2 Jan 1868, p. 2

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Did Abraham Clemens marry Nancy Burkholder? Marriage in Waterloo County Marriage Register 1858-1869. Abraham Clemens aged 64, resident of Waterloo born Pennsylvania son of Abraham and Mary married 31 Mar 1867 to Nancy Bowman aged 57 resident of Waterloo born Pennsylvania daughter of Christian and Elizabeth Burkholder.

Abraham married Rachel Dierstein 19 May 1812. Rachel (daughter of Abraham Derstein and Catherine Sellers) was born 15 Nov 1791, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 3 Dec 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Dec 1864, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Rachel Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1795.1

Notes:

On the 3d of December 1864, in Waterloo Co., C. W., after suffering several days with Colic, Rachel Clemens, wife of Abm. S. Clemens,(Deacon,) aged 73 years and 18 days. Her maiden name was Derstein. She was buried on the 6th at Cressman's grave yard, when in the meeting house at the same place, funeral discourses were delivered from Jn. 5: 24, 25, and Rev. 14: 13.


Herald of Truth March 1865 - Vol. II, No.3 Page 23, 24

Other Events:

• Elected Office: Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; 1st Reeve of Waterloo Township
• Land: Waterloo Township - Wilson's Tract (Upper Block) Lot 9E, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Name: Jonathan B. Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-37
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Wilson's Tract (Upper Block) Lot 9E, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Public Service: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councilor - Waterloo Township
• Elected Office: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; magistrate
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Esquire
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Universalist

Notes:

Jonathan Baumann, "eldest son of Joseph Baumann, was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, November 25th, 1792, and died April 1st, 1876. He was married to Polly Schneider July 20th, 1817. She was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, January 8th, 1796, and died in Waterloo County, Ontario, February 28th, 1883."

Jonathan Baumann, "the eldest son of Rev. Joseph Baumann, (see No. 37), was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, November 25th, 1792. He came to Canada with his parents in 1816. On July 20th, 1817, he was married to Polly, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Erb) Schneider. She was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, January 8th, 1792, and died in Waterloo County, Ontario, February 28th, 1883. They lived on a farm about two miles north-west of Bloomingdale where they resided many years. The farm is now in possession of Joseph S. Snyder. They had a family of nine 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.].

Jonathan married Maria Snyder 20 Jul 1817. Maria (daughter of Jacob Yost Schneider and Maria "Mary" Erb) was born 8 Jan 1796, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Feb 1883, Near Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Bowman
• Name: Mary Schneider
• Name: Polly Schneider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6229
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; M. E. N. S.
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Polly Snyder, "was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, January 8th, 1796. On July 20th, 1817, she was married to Jonathan B. Bowman. they resided near Bloomingdale where she died February 28th, 1883."


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: 00127-7811
• Residence: 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1836, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Inn Keeper

Notes:

Moses Weber," was born February 8th, 1797. On August 3rd, 1819, he married to Anna, daughter of Jacob and Maria (Martin) Stauffer. She was born October 25th, 1799, and died October 1st, 1833. After her decease he was again married, November 15th, 1836, to Rachel Lindeman who was born September 6th, 1815. After his first marriage he settled in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he was engaged as a farmer until the year 1825 when he sold out and on April 25th, same year, he left his native home and moved to Canada, arriving at Blair, Ontario, May 15th following, where he rented the "Eshleman Farm" for three years, then in 1828, he moved to Woolwich Township, near Heidelburg, on the farm now possessed by Christian L. Weber. Here he followed farming for four years, then he moved to Preston, Ontario, where he resided until 1838 when he moved to Dundas, Ontario, where he was proprietor of the "Red Lion" Hotel for a number of years. His death took place July 26th, 1854. His family consisted of ten children,* of whom the eldest seven were born unto his first wife. Names of children are as follows:"


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.].


* This branch of the family spell their name "Weaver,"

Moses married Anna "Nancy" Stauffer 3 Aug 1819. Anna (daughter of Jacob Stauffer and Maria Martin) was born 25 Oct 1799, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 1 Oct 1833, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna "Nancy" Weber
• Name: Nancy Stauffer
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7811.1

Other Events:

• Interesting: life story, misfortune
• Land: Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 08, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34621
• Business: 1838, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; North American Hotel
• Misfortune: 1838; wife dies 24 hours after marriage
• Residence: 1861, Bosanquet Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario

Notes:

"Dear Dr. Carroll

Having noticed in the Guardian your request to forward to you any remembrances of the late venerable Father Corson, I send the following: I first saw and heard Mr. Corson in the Township of Waterloo, about a mile and a half above Preston; the ' preaching place' was at a primitive log-house, the residence of the late Samuel Cornell, to which place my parents used to repair weekly for preaching and class-meeting, taking me with them this was about the year 1824 or 1825. Memory now paints Mr. Corson as a light, nimble, tough little man, of about 125 or 130 lbs. avordupoise, with light hair and sharp, sparkeyes. His manner of preaching was quick, bordering on the abrupt; his subjects were generally solemn; his appeals sharp; his applications appropriate; and his proofs always cogent and logical; and, I ought to add, his method generally orderly and systematic. About the time I speak of, I witnessed what, to my young mind, appeared to be a hard test of his muscular ability. At the preaching, a tall, muscular, large-boned Dutchman, lately converted, applied for baptism by immersion at the hands of our little hero. A procession was formed, headed by our preacher, arm in arm with the neophyte, followed by a singing band of brothers and sisters, who sang with power and pathos the old expressive stanza,

'Then let our songs abound,
And every tear be dry,
We're inarching through Emmanuel's ground,
To fairer worlds on high, &c.'

"Father Corson" or, The old style Canadian itinerant

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Cornell, Samuel of St George; was born in New York state January 8 1784, came to Canada in 1801 and settled in Waterloo where he obtained 600 acres near the present town of Preston. He returned to the U.S. in 1812 and married Miss Hannah Clemons of Madison County, Connecticut in 1813. In 1819 he returned to Canada. His wife died in 1836 and 2 years later married a widow named Smith of Palermo. She died 24 hours later, after that he resided amongst his children. About 6 years ago he fell from his horse at Arkona and broke his leg. He died Friday November 1 1872 at the home of his daughter Mrs J Wait and was buried in the private cemetery on his old farm at Preston.

Christian Guardian 23 January 1873 pgs. 30 '96 31

Samuel married Hannah Clemons 1813, , USA. Hannah was born 11 Sep 1791, of, Waterloo Twp., Region of Waterloo, Ontario; died 13 Oct 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Limerick-Cornell Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Cornell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34622