Rosetta Bergey

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• Name: Rosetta Kaufman
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1872.2
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Rosetta married John Angus Kaufman 9 Sep 1889, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Charles Louis Kaufman and Anna Maria Nichol) was born 5 Jan 1871, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1957; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Alleiram Kaufman died 27 Mar 1891; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Clothida Kaufman was born 15 May 1892, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1959, Chinquacousy Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.
3. Ada Kaufman was born 12 Jul 1893, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1976.

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• Eby ID Number: 00023-1872.9
• Immigration: 1849, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1849, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Flour Packer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Mill Flour
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Oliver — Margaret Clemens. Margaret (daughter of Wendell B. Clemens and Catherine Unger) was born 28 Dec 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1916; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Bergey
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1873
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Margaret Clemens, "was born December 28th, 1846. She is married to Oliver Bergey who came from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with his parents when a child. They reside in New Dundee, Ontario, where he is engaged in the roller flour mills of E. W. B. Snider. Their family consists of seven 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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• Name: Henry S. Bergey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23611
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker

Notes:

A-1-63 Henry Bergey, Letters of Administration to the Estate of Henry Bergey, of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, deceased, granted the Eighth day of March One thousand eight hundred and fifty five to his widow Elizabeth Bergey, on her giving proof that her said husband died intestate on or about the twelvth day of February next before, and on her giving Bond and Surety for the due Administration of such Estate, herself, and two securities in the persons of Samuel Bitzner and Georg H. Clemens, both of the said Township of Waterloo, Yeomen, each in the sum of four Hundred Pounds…Inventory being to the amount of One Hundred and eighty three pounds and ten shillings.

Letters granted 8 March, 1855
Died 12 February, 1855.
Inventory amount £183/10/-

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

Heinrich — Elizabeth Clemmer. Elizabeth (daughter of John Clemmer) was born 29 Oct 1820, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 27 Mar 1860; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Berge
• Name: Elizabeth Hallman
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3537.4

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74363561
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1872
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• 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

Notes:

CLEMENS

Wendall Clemens was born December 28th, 1823, in the township of Dumfries, Waterloo Co., Ont., and died August 7th, 1897, bringing his aged to 73 years, 7 months and 21 days. He was united in marriage to Catharine Unger (who survives him) on Nov. 25th, 1845, and they lived together 51 years and 9 months. To them were born twelve children, ten sons and two daughters, one of the sons, Adam, having preceded the father to their long home. His end was very peaceful. He gave his heart to God with his companion 47 years ago and then joined the Mennonite church, and had ever since been a faithful member. Services conducted by John McNally.

Herald of Truth 1 Oct 1897 pg 301-302

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Wendel Clemens, "was born December 28th, 1823. On November 25th, 1845, he was married to Catharine Unger who was born March 16th, 1829. They resided in Waterloo County for many years where he was engaged in farming. On August 28th, 1879, they moved to Lapeer County, Michigan, within three miles of Brown City, where he followed farming until recently when he retired, leaving the managing of the farm in the hands of his son Allen. To him and his wife 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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TO HIS REWARD.

The Brown City Banner gives the following obituary of the late Wendell Clemens, who was well known throughout Berlin and Waterloo County:

We are called upon this week to chronicle the death and burial of Wendell Clemens. who departed this life at 11 o'clock a. m. Saturday Aug 7h, at his home, one mile north and a half mile west of Deanville, Lapeer county, after a lingering illness covering about ten years with rheumatism, but was not seriously ill till about six weeks ago when heart trouble and dropsy set in, since which time he grew worse till as above stated the summons came, but not unexpected, and the good old man was ready to go to meet the reward of a Christian life, leaving the evidence to his dear companion and children of a glorious immortality beyond the grave. The funeral, which was very largely attended by sorrowing relatives, neighbors and friends, was held from the Mennonite church at this place Tuesday, Rev John McNally, of Blair, Ont, an old neighbor and bosom friend of the deceased officiating, assisted by Rev SS Rosenburger. Undertaker Jas Black, of Deanville, had charge of the corpse. The interment took place in the Brown City cemetery.

Wendell Clemens was born Dec 28, 1823, in the township of Dumfries, Waterloo County, Ont, and at death was 73 years, 7 months and 21 days old. He was united in marriage to Catherine Unger, Nov 25th, 1845, who still survives him. There was born to them twelve children, tens sons and two daughters, eleven of whom are living as follows: Mrs Oliver Burgey, of New Dundee, Ont.; Benjamin and Jes, of Berlin, Ont.; Nathaniel of Newstadt, Ont.; Moses of Burnside, Mich.; Wendell, of Berlin, Henry, of Waterloo, Ont.; James, of Burnside, Mich.; John, of Waterloo, Ont.; Allen, the only one still at home, and Mrs Louis Bluck, of Hespeler, Ont.

Deceased was a kind husband and a loving father. During his sickness he suffered a great deal but was very patient and towards the end longed to go home to be free from pain. The end was very peaceful and he passed away as one going into a peaceful sleep. He with his companion was converted to God 46 years ago, when they joined the Mennonite church and have ever since been faithful members.

The family wish to kindly thank the friends and neighbors for kindness and attention during their sad bereavement.

The Berlin NEWS-RECORD Sat, Aug 14, 1897 Page 2

Wendell married Catherine Unger 25 Nov 1845, , Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Adam Unger and Margaret Hallman) was born 16 Mar 1829, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1917, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Lapeer Co., Michigan, USA.. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74364231
• Name: Catherine Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00124-7578
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catherine Unger, "is married to Wendel Clemens, a farmer. They reside at Greenwood, Michigan. They have a numerous family."

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

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26995

Christian — Mary Souder. Mary was born 1791, of, Lower Salford, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Bergey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138019

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• Eby ID Number: 00048-3537.5

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• Eby ID Number: 00023-1863
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1876

Notes:

Henry L. Clemens, "was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, November 25th, 1802. He came to Canada when a young man. Here he was married to Nancy, daughter of John and Anna (Erb) Bricker. She was born at Blair November 25th, 1802, and died April 17, 1845. After her decease he was married to Elizabeth (born June 8th, 1816 and died May 5th, 1872), daughter of Sylvester Dodge and widow of Samuel Schlichter. He died at Berlin, June 17th, 1876. To him and his first wife were born nine children and with second wife there were 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.].

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"It seemed as if the luck of the Clemens's family was ruined. In spite of all his natural talents, the father [Henry] became a squanderer and fell into vice. Later, he stopped drinking, claimed conversion, and was totally poor. He came to the children of his first wife in an insane condition and was taken to the poorhouse where he went totally mad."

Detweiler Meetinghouse, A History of Mennonites near Roseville, Ontario:

Henry — Nancy Bricker. Nancy (daughter of John Bricker and Anna "Nancy" Erb) was born 21 Nov 1802, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1846, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nancy Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1258

Notes:

Nancy Bricker," the second daughter of John and Annie Bricker, was born November 21st, 1802. She was married to Henry Clemens who was born November 24th, 1802, and died June 17th, 1876. She died April 17th, 1846. To them 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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20099686
• Eby ID Number: 00124-7566
• Immigration: 1812, , Canada
• Occupation: 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Land: 1847, Hallman Mennonite Church, North Dumfries, Ontario; transferred land for church and cemetery
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 33 Con 12
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Adam Unger, "son of Adam and Elizabeth (Koehner) Unger, was born in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 6th, 1801, came to Canada when eleven years of age and was raised in Waterloo Township. On October 31st, 1824, he was married to Margaret, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Detweiler) Hallman. She was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, August 31st, 1805, and came to Canada with her parents in 1824. In February, 1825, they moved to North Dumfries Township, on lot No. 32, one mile east of Roseville. Here they resided until their death. He died August 17th, 1889, and she died March 18th, 1884. They had a family of seven 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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Hallman Meeting House

It is not known just when the first log meeting house of the Hallman congregation was built. However, on June 1, 1847 a one-acre plot of land, for a meeting house and burial ground, was deeded from Adam Unger to trustee, Jacob H. Detweiler. This land was east of Roseville on the northwest corner of Lot 31, Concession 11 of North Dumfries Township, and on the south side of the Blenheim or Roseville Road, which was built westerly from Galt. A stone cairn made up of old tombstones stands on this property today.

A new brick church, called Hallman Mennonite Church, was constructed in 1854 (Burkholder 1935: 104) or 1856 (Taylor 1970: 282) on land on the north side of the road, just west of the old meeting house. The congregation is reported to have disbanded in 1891. The property was sold soon after.

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

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Death of Adam Unger, Esq. \endash One after another the old settlers of our county are passing away. On Saturday evening, August 17th, inst., there passed away this well-known and highly respected resident of Waterloo County at the residence of his son, Mr. Moses Unger, Blair. Mr. Unger, sr., had been ill for some months, suffering from the disease known as dropsy, and his death at the advanced age of eighty-eight and a half years was not unexpected by his large circle of friends.

Deceased was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 7th, 1801, emigrated to Canada in 1812, and in the year 1824 was married to Margaret Hallman.

After their marriage they settled on the farm now occupied by Mr. Noah Bricker, near Roseville, and here carved out for themselves a comfortable home.

In the year 1862 Mr. Unger retired from the farm, moved about a mile near Galt, where he resided a few years, after which he removed to Roseville until the death of Mrs. Unger in the year 1884, when he came to spend the evening of his life with his son, Mr. Moses Unger, at Blair.

Deceased was much respected by all with whom he became acquainted, being of a retiring disposition and a consistent member of the Mennonite Church.

The funeral on Tuesday was largely attended by people who came from far and near to pay the last tribute of respect to their old and esteemed friend.

His family consisted of seven children, of whom six are yet living, viz.: - Mr. John Unger, Waterloo; Mr. Benjamin Unger, Berlin; Mr. Moses Unger, Blair; Mrs. Wendell Clemens, Michigan; Mrs. Martin Grimm, near Milverton, and Mrs. Jacob Bricker, near Roseville. A worthy life ended full of years and enjoying the love of his relatives and esteem of his friends.

Galt Reporter Aug 23 1889 pg 1

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A SENSATIONAL SHOOTING MATCH.

An old familiar character in the neighborhood was the late Adam Unger, whom Providence evidently never intended should die an unnatural death. It is said by old citizens that he would frequently be seen walking barefooted through the hot ashes of the clearing apparently as unconcerned as if he were walking upon Brussels carpet. One day Adam bad a miraculously close call from lightning. On this occasion he and his hired man were logging when a thunder shower came up and they sought shelter between two logs. A flash of the electric current instantly killed the hired man, but Mr. Unger was unharmed. The hired man very profane person, and on was a very occasions previous to this in fits of anger would invoke the Almighty to strike him dead. Providence moves in a mysterious way, indeed, and the fact that Unger escaped unharmed leads one, not even superstitiously inclined, to believe that it was an act of Him who controls the elements to satisfy a wish of one of his creatures. The sad occurrence created quite a sensational morsel of news all over the country.

At another time Providence seems to have interfered in behalf of Unger. One day many years ago a shooting match was in progress at the old tavern now occupied by Mr. Knechtel, the weaver, and the contestants were shooting at a target down the road in the direction of Mr. John Perrin's lane. Unger and his wife drove by in sleigh and when they had reached a hundred yards or so distant from the shooters he felt a sudden sting in one of his heels. On examination when he arrived home revealed a wound which plainly told that the heel had received a rifle bullet, the result of careless marksmanship. All efforts to extract the bullet proved useless, and for many years prior to his death he was to a certain extent troubled by the leaden messenger which he carried with him to his grave.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 14 Apr 1898, p. 3

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Died, At Blair, at the residence of his son, Mr. Moses Unger, on Saturday, August 17th, at 6.45 p.m., Adam Unger, Aged 88 years, 6 months and 10 days. Funeral Will take place from her [sic] late residence, on Tuesday, August 20th, at 9 o'clock, a.m., t o y's? Cemetery, near Roseville. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. Blair, August 19th, 1889.

Funeral Card

Adam married Margaret Hallman 31 Oct 1824. Margaret (daughter of Benjamin Hallman and Elizabeth Detweiler) was born 31 Aug 1805, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 18 Mar 1884, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hallman Mennonite Cemetery, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20099418
• Name: Margaret Unger
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3535
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Margaret Hallman, "was born August 31st, 1805, and died March 18th, 1884. She was married to Adam Unger."

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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Death Of An Old Resident

Mrs. Adam Unger, a very old resident of North Dumfries, died on Tuesday, in her 79th year. The deceased lady enjoyed very good health up to a little more than a week ago, when she was seized with the illness which caused her death. Her aged husband and family survive her.

Mrs. Unger's funeral will take place today (Friday) from her husband's residence, at 2 o'clock p.m.

Galt Reporter Mar 21 1884 pg 1