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

Leonard Stanley Witmer

Male 1914 - 2007  (92 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Leonard Stanley Witmer was born 21 Dec 1914 (son of Edmund B. Witmer and Lovinia G. Hallman); died 26 Nov 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172503

    Notes:

    WITMER, Leonard - Passed away peacefully, Monday, November 26, 2007, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, in his 93rd year. Loving husband of the late Mina (nee Brown) Witmer (1999). Loving father of Doug Witmer and his wife Jean of Waterloo and Sandra Welfred and her husband Bernie of Arva. Cherished grandfather of Jeff Witmer (Annemarie), Julie Browne (Jonathan), Tricia Lutz (Goeff), Mark Welfred (Lisa) and Kerri Van de Peer (Todd). Great-grandfather to Jacob, Abigail, Liam, Ty, Thatcher, Adelaide, Kate, Ethan, Nikki, and Riley. Dear brother of Vi Manske (Irv), Barbara Cook (Wally) and Cliff Witmer (Doris). Predeceased by four sisters and two brothers. Leonard was a long time member of First Baptist Church, Waterloo. Leonard's family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2007 at First Baptist Church (306 Erb Street West, Waterloo) followed by a reception at the church. Pastor Bob Snell officiating. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to First Baptist Church or Grand River Hospital Foundation may be made if desired (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Leonard's memorial.

    THE RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Nov. 27, 2007

    Leonard — Mina Fraser Brown. Mina was born 8 Jul 1913; died 1999; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edmund B. Witmer was born 3 Mar 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Isaac Witmer and Leah Bear); died 5 Nov 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00003-605.10
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Residence: 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Witmer, Edmund B., son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Witmer, was born March 3, 1881, in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; died Nov. 5, 1960, at Kitchener, Ont.; aged 79 y. 8 m. 2 d. On Oct. 7, 1903, he was married to Lovina Hallman, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Leonard, Clifford, Mrs. Seibert Schneider, Mrs. Walter Cook, Mrs. Herman Geiger, Mrs. Byron Weber, Mrs. Irvine Manske) and 3 sisters (Mrs. Emma Spaetzel, Mrs. Nancy Spaetzel, and Mrs. Enoch Gingerich). Three sons preceded him in death. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 7, in charge of Edgar Metzler and Wilfred Ulrich; interment in Woodland Cemetery

    Gospel Herald - Vol. LIII, Number 47 - December 6, 1960, Page 1054 1055

    Edmund married Lovinia G. Hallman 7 Oct 1903. Lovinia (daughter of Aaron B. Hallman and Barbara B. Geiger) was born 8 Sep 1881, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lovinia G. Hallman was born 8 Sep 1881, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Aaron B. Hallman and Barbara B. Geiger); died 24 Sep 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lovinia G. Witmer
    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3573.6
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Charles Wilfred Witmer was born 21 Apr 1904, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1952.
    2. Lloyd H. Witmer was born 3 Apr 1905; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Flossie Belle Witmer was born 11 Jun 1906, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Beulah Mae Witmer was born 31 Dec 1907, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Ethel Amanda Witmer was born 6 Sep 1909, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 2006, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Raymond Isaac Witmer was born 19 Oct 1912; died 25 Jun 1954; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 1. Leonard Stanley Witmer was born 21 Dec 1914; died 26 Nov 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Violet Loretta "Vi" Witmer was born 12 Jul 1916; died 10 Oct 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Isaac Witmer was born 3 Apr 1842, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham E. Witmer and Catharine Groh); died 10 Jan 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00135-8304
    • Residence: 1867, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Retired: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Isaac Witmer, "is married to Leah Bear. They reside in Wilmot Township, near Huron Road. He is a farmer."


    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. - Isaac Witmer was born April 3, 1842; died Jan. 10, 1929, at the home of his son J. Wesley, near Petersburg, Ont. On Nov. 5, 1867, he was united in marriage to Leah Baer and to this union were born ten children: Mrs. Wm. Spaetzel, New Dundee, Ont.; Mrs. Jacob Spaetzel, Petersburg, Ont.; Jonas, who died in his fourteenth year; Isaiah, Kitchener, Ont.; Mrs. Enoch Gingerich, Preston, Ont.; Mrs. Samuel Schmitt, Kitchener, Ont.; Mrs. Noah Otterbein, Petersburg, Ont.; J. Wesley, Petersburg, Ont.; Edmund, Kitchener, Ont.; and Mrs. Herbert Herner, who preceded him in death twenty-three years ago. These with 3 brothers (John, Listowel, Ont.; Benjamin of Sask.; Henry, Preston, Ont.), 1 sister (Mrs. Edward Grabiel, Fordwick, Ont.), 72 grandchildren, and 59 great-grandchildren survive. On Aug. 17, 1908, his wife was called to her eternal home. He was married on Feb. 1, 1910, to Elizabeth Doner of Stayner, Ont., who also passed to her reward on May 31, 1918. He was converted when forty-four years of age and united with the Brethren in Christ Church and lived a faithful and consistent Christian life. He served in the office of deacon in the Waterloo, Ont., district for a number of years. Because of a lingering illness he was confined to his bed for the past three years, yet he always bore his suffering with patience and Christian fortitude. Funeral services were conducted at the Rosebank church on Jan. 14, 1929, in charge of E. J. Swalm assisted by Simon Cober and Manasseh Hallman. Text, Psa. 107: 30. Interment in cemetery near by.


    Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 48 - February 28, 1929 - page 1005, 1006, 1007

    Isaac married Leah Bear 5 Nov 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Rev. John G. Bear and Anna "Nancy" Pannabecker) was born 2 Sep 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1908; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Leah Bear was born 2 Sep 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. John G. Bear and Anna "Nancy" Pannabecker); died 17 Aug 1908; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Leah Witmer
    • Eby ID Number: 00003-605
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

    Notes:

    Leah Bear, "was born September 2nd, 1839. She is married to Isaac Witmer. They reside in Wilmot Township, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of 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.].

    Children:
    1. Emma Jane Witmer was born 14 Aug 1868, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1961, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Nancy C. Witmer was born 30 Aug 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Albertina "Tina" Witmer was born 7 Jan 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jonas Witmer was born 17 Jan 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1886; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Deacon Isaiah B. Witmer was born 16 Mar 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1950; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Rebecca Witmer was born 8 Nov 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1967, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Sarah Witmer was born 25 Sep 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Rev. John Wesley Witmer was born 27 May 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1960, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 2. Edmund B. Witmer was born 3 Mar 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Minerva Witmer was born 23 Jan 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1906; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Aaron B. Hallman was born 5 Mar 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johann "John" Hallman and Sarah Elizabeth Bergey); died 1 Aug 1924, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13893104
    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3573
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1870, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot 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, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Aaron Hallman, "is married to Barbara Geiger. They reside near Manheim where he is engaged in farming."

    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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    MANNHEIM

    Death of Aaron B. Hallman. One by one the old pioneers of Mannheim are passing away. Three times within the last year has the grim reaper garnered his ripe grain.

    Aaron B. Hallman passed away on Friday morning last, August 1, in his 79th year. He was only confined to bed about two weeks. Old age and kidney trouble were the cause of death. Aaron, who was one of a large family, was a quiet, unassuming neighbor whom, all will miss. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, who was formerly Miss Geiger, and seven children, Mrs. Ed. Witmer, Mrs. Sam Rickert, Mrs. Isaiah Brighton, Josiah, Jonathan, Simon, Aaron and Lydia at home; also the following brothers and sisters: Joseph, Levi, Moses, Mrs. Reter and Mrs. Rellinger.

    The funeral took place on Monday afternoon to the Mennonite church and cemetery. He was a consistent member of that church. The funeral was largely attended. The funeral sermons were preached by Bishops Hallman and Snyder.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 7 Aug 1924, p. 6

    Aaron married Barbara B. Geiger 4 Oct 1870, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Daniel Geiger and Catherine Boesiger) was born 23 Sep 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara B. Geiger was born 23 Sep 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Geiger and Catherine Boesiger); died 10 Jul 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13893237
    • Name: Barbara B. Hallman
    • Eby ID Number: 00038-3085
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1870, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Marriage Contract: Oct 1870, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1932, 84 Simeon St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Barbara Geiger, "is married to Aaron Hallman. They reside near his father's farm."

    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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    Mrs. Barbara Hallman

    Death summoned Mrs. Barbara Hallman Sunday morning. who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Isaac Brighton, 84 Simeon St., Kitchener. The immediate cause of death was a stroke. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from the late residence to the Latechar Mennonite Church at Mannheim where friends and relatives gathered to pay their last respects to the departed. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    The late Mrs. Hallman whose husband and one son predeceased her, is survived by four sons and four daughters, namely: Josiah, Simon Jonathan, Kitchener, Samuel of Waterloo township and Aaron of Vine- land, Miss Lydia, Preston, Mrs. Edward Witmer and Mrs. Isaac Brighton of Kitchener, also 27 grand- children and 16 great grandchildren.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 14 Jul 1932, p. 5

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    MRS. BARBARA HALLMAN

    After an illness of only three days, Mrs. Barbara Hallman, age 84 years, died Sunday morning at 6 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Isaac Brighton. 84 Simeon street Death was caused by a stroke. Mr Hallman, born in Mannheim. Sept. 23, 1847, was a member of Latchar Mennonite Church, Mannheim.

    Four sons and four daughters survive, They are Miss Lydia, Preston, Joslah, Simon, Jonathan, Mrs. Edward Witmer and Mrs. Isaac Brighton, all of Kitchener. Samuel. Waterloo township. ad Aaron of Vineland, Ont. Twenty-seven grand- hildren and 16 great grandchildren lso survive. Her husband and one son predeceased her.

    The funeral will be held Tues day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of her daughter, 84 Simeon street, to the Latchar Mennonite Church at Mannheim. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Lydia Hallman was born 21 Oct 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Josiah Hallman was born 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Melinda Hallman was born 29 Mar 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Jan 1951, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Alvin G. Hallman was born 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1896; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jonathan Hallman was born 21 Nov 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 3. Lovinia G. Hallman was born 8 Sep 1881, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Amanda G. Hallman was born 16 Feb 1884, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Simon G. Hallman was born 28 Aug 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1976; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Aaron Hallman was born 1 Apr 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Abraham E. Witmer was born CALC 27 Feb 1808, Of, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev Abraham Witmer and Anna Eversole); died 4 Nov 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00135-8295

    Notes:

    Abraham Witmer, "third son of Abraham and Annie (Eversole) Witmer, was married to Catherine Groh. They resided north of Hespeler, near what is known as "Tuck's Hill" where they possessed a beautiful farm. They are both dead. To them was born a family of fifteen 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 — Catharine Groh. Catharine (daughter of John Groh and Susannah Wanner) was born 25 Nov 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1891, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catharine Groh was born 25 Nov 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Groh and Susannah Wanner); died 28 Jul 1891, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catharine Holm
    • Name: Catharine Witmer
    • Eby ID Number: 00045-3408
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

    Notes:

    Catharine Groh, "was born November 25th, 1813. She was first married to Abraham Witmer, a farmer. They resided in Guelph Township, near Waterloo Township line. They had a large family, namely:...Joseph, Polly, Susannah, Abraham, Benjamin, Hannah, Annie, Henry, George, Sarah, Samuel, Elizabeth, John, Isaac, and Moses. After the decease of her first husband she was married to Rev. Peter Holm, bishop of the Dunkard Church."


    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. George Witmer was born , Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Elizabeth Witmer was born , Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Susannah Witmer was born 28 Jan 1833, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1880, Colborne Twp., Huron Co., Ontario.
    4. Mary "Polly" Witmer was born 18 Jul 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1931, Fordwich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fordwich Cemetery, Fordwich, Huron Co., Ontario.
    5. Joseph G. Witmer was born 9 Nov 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1896, , Lapeer Co., Michigan; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Burnside Twp., Lapeer Co., Michigan.
    6. Annie Witmer was born 21 Jan 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Abraham "Abram" Witmer was born 21 Jan 1837, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1904; was buried , Clifford Public Cemetery, Clifford, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. John Christian Witmer was born 11 Sep 1838, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1933, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Hannah Witmer was born 1839, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Aft 1880, , Michigan, USA.
    10. 4. Isaac Witmer was born 3 Apr 1842, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Sarah Witmer was born 21 Feb 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1884, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Benjamin Witmer was born 1844, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Catherine Witmer was born 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Henry Witmer was born 24 Mar 1847, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1930, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Samuel Witmer was born 6 Feb 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1885, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    16. Aaron Witmer was born 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    17. Moses G. Witmer was born 31 Mar 1856, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1882, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Washington Cemetery, Washington, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  3. 10.  Rev. John G. Bear was born 15 May 1804, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Martin Bear and Catharine Gingrich); died 24 Dec 1894, Near Doon, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39053199
    • Name: John Baer
    • Eby ID Number: 00003-597
    • 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; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    John Bear, "was born near Preston, Ontario, May 15th, 1804. His boyhood days were spent on his father's farm. When eighteen years of age he commenced life as a builder and contractor. Many a house and barn still standing in this and adjoining counties. were erected by him between the years 1823 and 1835. He was also the possessor of a beautiful farm lying between Preston and Hespeler, now owned by Anson Groh. Here he resided until the death of his wife in 1875. Then he had his home with his youngest son, Joseph, for five years. In 1880 he went to live with his son John, who resides a little west of Doon, where he died happy in the Lord, December 24th, 1894. He was converted unto the Lord when a young man, and in 1833 he joined the Mennonite Church. On December 2nd, 1838, he was ordained as Minister of the Gospel by the late Bishop Benjamin Eby. His field of labor was to be at 'Wanners', for which locality he was ordained. In 1870-71 when the first glimmerings of dissatisfaction were observable among the Mennonites, Mr. Bear was an active worker to keep up the union (The writer heard him advocate strongly in favor of union in 1870-71-72) but the spirit of disunion was carried so far (1873-4), which ultimately caused a division into the old and new communions. Mr. Bear joined himself with the new party and was one of their first ministers. We might add in conclusion that his educational attainments were very limited. Besides the acquisition of the simple elementary branches of reading, writing, and arithmetic, he in his youth was not favored, as the country was new and the schools in their primeval state. Being possessed of a very retentive memory, he exhibited a great taste for reading and was remarkably fond of investigation. He seldom accepted anything without first giving it due consideration and careful study. What little spare time he was able to snatch from the labors of the farm, he studiously devoted to the reading of such works as came within his reach. His library was composed of books pertaining to religious and devotional works. He was well versed in the Bible and works of a religious character. On February 11th, 1827, he was married to Anna, daughter of Cornelius and Anna (Detweiler) Pannabecker. She was born near Hespeler, Waterloo County, Ontario, April 23rd, 1812, and died February 16th, 1875. They had a family of thirteen 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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    "Bear, John (1804-1894)

    John Bear: minister and building contractor; born 15 May 1804 near Preston, Upper Canada to Martin and Catharine (Gingrich) Bear. He was the oldest child in a family of six sons and seven daughters. On 11 February 1827 he married Anna Pannabecker (23 April 1812-16 February 1875); they had ten sons and three daughters. John died 24 December 1894.

    By vocation John Bear became a carpenter and builder. One of his projects was the Union Mennonite/Tunker school and meetinghouse of 1829 that predated the Wanner building of 1837. This building was used as a school until 1848. He did much of his construction work between 1823-1835. He also farmed between Preston and Hespeler (both now part of the city of Cambridge).

    John Bear was baptized as a member of the Mennonite Church in 1833; on 2 December 1838 he was ordained as a minister by Benjamin Eby particularly for service in the Wanner/Hagey area of the conference. He was widely read, but had only the basic primary education of the day. He was a second generation minister in the conference; his father had been one of the first persons ordained as a minister in the Waterloo region.

    When a doctrinal conflict arose in the Ontario Conference beginning in 1869, John Bear led an party of three ministers to investigate revival activities in Solomon Eby's congregation at Port Elgin, ON. Bear's group brought back a positive report in early 1870, but a division ultimately could not be averted. Bear then joined the new "Reformed Mennonites"; a group that ultimately became part of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ denomination (later known as the Evangelical Missionary Church). He served as a minister in that denomination until his death. He was ordained as an elder in that denomination on 4 March 1888 by Menno Bowman.

    Bear's departure from the Ontario Mennonite conference was very significant because of his longstanding leadership role in the conference. As leader of the investigation committee to Port Elgin he carried the respect of his fellow ministers, and his loss to the movement was keenly felt."

    Mennonite Historical Society of Canada https://www.mhsc.ca/

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    Wanner Mennonite Church
    Begun: 1829

    A small wooden meeting house was built in 1829 on a corner of the farm belonging to Samuel Bechtel which was located in the vicinity of the present-day regional headquarters of the Ministry of Natural Resources near the intersection of Highways 24 and 401. The site for this community meeting house, as well as a school and a burial ground, had been chosen on August 8, 1829. The land was donated by Samuel Bechtel and his wife Barbara (Baumann) on March 15, 1830. A new meeting house, of white brick, was built in 1837 on the east side of Henry Wanner's farm, somewhat north of the first meeting house. Meetings at first were held every eight weeks. The deed of land for the meeting house known as Wanner's was dated October 15, 1837. Early preachers were David Sherk, who had been ordained by Benjamin Eby in July 1837, Jacob Bretz, Jr., and Joseph Hagey.

    Joseph Hagey was ordained bishop in 1851. During his time divisions occurred in the church by a surge of enthusiasm for a Methodist form of revivalism. Solomon Eby of Port Elgin, who announced his own conversion in December 1869, was leader of a group which believed that members could be converted through participation in revival meetings. John Baer of Wanner's became associated with Solomon Eby, and was compelled to leave the church in the spring of 1874, as were Eby and his other followers. The new church movement resulted in organization conferences which culminated in the conference on March 23, 1875 at Bloomingdale where New Mennonites and Reforming (or Reformed) Mennonites joined together as United Mennonites. The United Mennonites favored revival meetings, Sunday Schools and prayer meetings, and were opposed to the use of alcohol and tobacco.

    The date of construction of the meeting house which replaced the one built in 1837 is somewhat in doubt. It is possible that a new building was erected in the early 1870s; it is also possible that the 1837 building only underwent extensive renovations at that time. There is no doubt, however, that a new brown brick church was built in 1938. An education wing was added in 1969.

    The earliest Mennonite Sunday School in North America was begun in 1842 and was held jointly by the Wanner and Hagey Meeting Houses. It was discontinued after a short time because of a division of opinion within the congregations. An attempt was made later, in the mid-1860s, to begin another Sunday School, but this, too, did not last long. Many years later, on June 10, 1896, a meeting was held to organize a Sunday School. Anson Groh was appointed superintendent..

    Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900 By Rosemary Ambrose

    John married Anna "Nancy" Pannabecker 11 Feb 1827. Anna (daughter of Cornelius Pannebecker and Anna Detweiler) was born 23 Apr 1812, Near Hespeler, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1875, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Anna "Nancy" Pannabecker was born 23 Apr 1812, Near Hespeler, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Cornelius Pannebecker and Anna Detweiler); died 16 Feb 1875, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39053031
    • Name: Anna "Nancy" Bear
    • Name: Nancy Panabaker
    • Name: Nancy Pannebecker
    • Eby ID Number: 00087-5121
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Anna Pannebecker, "was born April 23rd, 1812, and died near Preston, Ontario, February 16th, 1875. She was married to Rev. John Bear."

    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. Magdalena Bear was born 7 Dec 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1846.
    2. David P. Baer was born 5 Dec 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1907, Croswell, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; was buried , Croswell Cemetery, Croswell, Sanilac, Michigan, United States.
    3. Moses Bear was born 8 Feb 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1831.
    4. John Bear was born 30 May 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1908, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Aaron Bear was born 30 Mar 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Rebecca Bear was born 22 Feb 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1898, Colborne Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Colborne Cemetery, Colborne Twp., Huron Co., Ontario.
    7. Samuel Baer was born 9 Dec 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1911.
    8. 5. Leah Bear was born 2 Sep 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1908; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Martin Bear was born 25 Sep 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1843.
    10. Cornelius Baer was born 11 Nov 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1882, Hullett Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ball's Cemetery, Hullett Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Lovina Bear was born 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Abraham Bear was born 23 Aug 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1846.
    13. Benjamin Bear was born 2 Mar 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1932, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    14. Joseph Bear was born 23 Apr 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  Johann "John" Hallman was born 1 Aug 1812, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of Benjamin Hallman and Elizabeth Detweiler); died 13 Mar 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Hallman
    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3567
    • Birth: CALC 1 Apr 1815
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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

    Notes:

    John Hallman, "was born August 1st, 1812. He was married to Sallie Bergey (No. 902) who was born May 27th, 1821, and died May 6th, 1886. They resided near Mannheim, Ontario, where he owned a large farm. He died March 13th, 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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    HALLMAN . - On the 13th of March, in Wilmot township, Waterloo Co., Ont., Bro. John Hallman, aged 75 years, 7 months and 12 days. Came from Pennsylvania with his parents in the year 1824; was married to Sarah Bergy in 1838; lived in matrimony 48 years; was the father of 18 children of whom 12 survive him. He was buried on the 15th at Latshaw's meeting-house where a large concourse of relatives and friends had assembled. Appropriate remarks were made by Moses Bowman and Noah Stauffer, from 2 Cor. 5: 1 and Prov. 4: 32


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

    Johann married Sarah Elizabeth Bergey 27 Mar 1838, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Joseph Bergey and Elizabeth Wagner) was born 27 May 1821, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1886; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Sarah Elizabeth Bergey was born 27 May 1821, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Bergey and Elizabeth Wagner); died 6 May 1886; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sallie Bergey
    • Name: Sarah Elizabeth Hallman
    • Eby ID Number: 00004-843
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Sallie Bergey," was born May 27th, 1821, and died May 6th, 1886." Sallie Bergey, " daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Wagoner) Bergey, was born May 27th, 1821, and died May 6th, 1886. She was married to John Hallman and had a numerous family. They resided near Manheim. "


    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. Magdalena Hallman was born 13 Dec 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1893, East Of Berlin, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Isaac B. Hallman was born 18 Dec 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1901, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emmanuel United Cemetery, Kurtzville, Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. Noah Hallman was born 27 Aug 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1845; was buried , Hallman Mennonite Cemetery, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Samuel Hallman was born 21 Sep 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1845; was buried , Hallman Mennonite Cemetery, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Leah B. Hallman was born 13 Oct 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1895; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 6. Aaron B. Hallman was born 5 Mar 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1924, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Henry Hallman was born Abt 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Abt 1847.
    8. David B. Hallman was born 9 Feb 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1920; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elizabeth "Betty" Hallman was born 20 May 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. John Hallman was born 1853, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Levi B. Hallman was born 19 Mar 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1935; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. John B. Hallman was born 15 Jul 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Joseph B. Hallman was born 20 Aug 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1933; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Sarah Ann Hallman was born 3 Jan 1858, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1935, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Jun 1935, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Marietta Hallman was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    16. Benjamin Hallman was born 10 Apr 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    17. Maria Hallman was born 7 Sep 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1864; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    18. Angeline Hallman was born 26 Feb 1863, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1924; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    19. Lydia B. Hallman was born 27 Oct 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1872; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    20. Moses B. Hallman was born 31 Oct 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1926, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    21. Hermidi Hallman was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Daniel Geiger was born 10 Mar 1799, Canton Berne, Switzerland (son of Peter Geiger); died 2 May 1884, Near Manheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00038-3076
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonte
    • 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

    Notes:

    Daniel Geiger, "the youngest of the three brothers of the Geiger family who settled in Wilmot Township, was born in Germany, March 10th, 1799. He was married to Catharine Baisiger who was born April 4th, 1811, and died April 5th, 1881. They resided near Manheim on the farm now possessed by Samuel Herner, where he died May 2nd, 1884. Their family consisted 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.].

    Daniel — Catherine Boesiger. Catherine (daughter of John Boesiger) was born 4 Apr 1811, , France; died 5 Apr 1881; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catherine Boesiger was born 4 Apr 1811, , France (daughter of John Boesiger); died 5 Apr 1881; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Baisiger
    • Name: Catherine Geiger
    • Eby ID Number: 00038-3076.1
    • Residence: 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennmite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Veronica Geiger was born 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Geiger was born 1834, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Catharine Geiger was born 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. John B. Geiger was born CALC 21 Oct 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1905, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Daniel Geiger was born 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. David Geiger was born 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Nancy Geiger was born 29 Sep 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1884; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Leah Geiger was born 11 Nov 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1888; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Mary Geiger was born 24 Dec 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1888, Near Manheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 7. Barbara B. Geiger was born 23 Sep 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Peter B. Geiger was born 25 Jan 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1928; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.