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

Ross Daniel Forman Becker

Male 1902 - 1975  (73 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ross Daniel Forman Becker was born 21 Jan 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Edward William Becker and Talma Elora "Laura" Foreman); died 23 Jan 1975, St. Clair Shores, Macomb, Michigan, USA.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174091
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran
    • Occupation: 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker
    • Residence: 1923, 125 Benton St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Ross married Caroline Elizabeth Gerth 4 Jul 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of John William Henry Gerth and Paulina Louisa Klueber) was born 1900, West Monkton, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died Oct 1976, St. Clair Shores, Macomb, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edward William Becker was born 4 Nov 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Heinrich H. "Henry" Becker and Magdalena Stoltz); died 28 Jun 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: E. W. Becker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37577
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clerk
    • Occupation: 1901, 125 Benton St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agent
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agent General
    • Residence: 1901, 125 Benton St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retail Merchant, Music Store
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

    Notes:

    Occupation:
    Becker Ed W : Agent [Current Address 2023] 125 Benton St [Historical Address] 51 Benton

    Residence:
    Becker Ed W : Agent [Current Address 2023] 125 Benton St [Historical Address] 51 Benton

    Edward married Talma Elora "Laura" Foreman 12 Oct 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Talma (daughter of Henry Foreman and Leah Wing) was born 8 Oct 1877, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Talma Elora "Laura" Foreman was born 8 Oct 1877, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry Foreman and Leah Wing); died 24 Dec 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Talma Elora "Laura" Becker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37578
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

    Children:
    1. Earl Hillier Henry Becker was born 12 Aug 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Ross Daniel Forman Becker was born 21 Jan 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1975, St. Clair Shores, Macomb, Michigan, USA.
    3. Alma Laura Becker was born 18 Dec 1903, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 2003; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ruth Violet Becker was born 17 Jun 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Oct 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Heinrich H. "Henry" Becker was born 25 Sep 1835, Groph, Hessen, Germany (son of Adam Becker and Anna Elisabeth Hermann); died 9 Feb 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75737191
    • Name: Henry H. Becker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22763
    • Immigration: 1845, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpemter
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Death of Henry Becker - A Well-Known and Highly Esteemed Farmer Dies After Three Months Illness

    The many friends of Messrs. W. H. and E. W. Becker, stationery and shoe merchants, respectively of this town, will regret to learn of the death of their father, Mr. Henry Becker, near Mannheim, which took place on Sunday morning after a three months' illness. Henry Becker was born in Hesse, Darmstadt, Germany, Sept. 25, 1835. His parents and their three sons emigrated to America about ten years later and settled in Wilmot Township on a farm almost adjoining the deceased's home in Waterloo Township. For several years he worked at the trade of carpentering. In 1862 he married Lena Stoltz and soon after settled on the farm which he occupied until his death. By thrift industry and exercise of sound judgment he became a successful farmer and business man, and later on bought the Jantz and Wingham farms adjoining the homestead. He had few, if any, enemies and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was progressive and desirous that his children should have educational and religious advantages. For many years he has been a ?hren Church at Mannheim. Until about three years ago he enjoyed perfect health, and in November last the disease gained such ahold on him that he was confined to his room. About Christmas his recovery seemed certain, but owing to serious complications his disease, chronic gastritis, took such a virtuous? Form that a few weeks ago all hopes of his recovery had to be abandoned, and he passed peacefully away on Sunday morning at one o'clock. He leaves behind him a sorrowing widow, seven sons and two daughters to mourn his loss.

    The Berlin Telegraph Feb 10 1902 pg 2

    Heinrich married Magdalena Stoltz 11 Feb 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob Stoltz and Sophia St. Speckin) was born 8 Apr 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1915, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Magdalena Stoltz was born 8 Apr 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Stoltz and Sophia St. Speckin); died 17 Jan 1915, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75737243
    • Name: Lena Stoltz
    • Name: Magdalena Becker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22764
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

    Notes:

    FUNERAL OF MRS. HY. BECKER

    The funeral of Mrs. Henry Hecker Sr. at Mannheim, Tuesday afternoon was very largely attended, showing in what high esteem she was held by old and young. The services were held in the United Brethren church, which she has been a consistent nd faithful ember for many years. Rev. C. W. Backus conducted services. Six of her sons, Jacob, William H., Albert. Philip. Henry, and Edward, were pallbearers. Besides these sons, she also leaves also other son, Ezra, and two daughters, Mrs. A. Israel and Mrs. E. Devitt, at whose home she died. These all greatly morne her departure There also survive theirty-eight grandchildren and one great grandson, as well as one brother, Jacob Stoltz Sr... New Dundee, and one sister. Mrs. J. Dearing, Berlin. Her husband predeceased her 13 years.

    The Chronicle Telegraph 21 Jan 1915 pg 5

    Children:
    1. Jacob Becker was born 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. William Henry Becker was born 5 Nov 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1938, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Rosina Caroline Becker was born 23 May 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Albert C. Becker was born 24 Jul 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    5. Philip Becker was born 1 May 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1970; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Henry Frederick Becker was born 15 Nov 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 2. Edward William Becker was born 4 Nov 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Madeline Becker was born 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Matilda Sophia Becker was born 18 Aug 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Mary Magdalena Louise Becker was born 13 Apr 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Ezra F. Becker was born 28 Jun 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Henry Foreman was born 10 Jan 1851, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada (son of John Foreman and Christina Sherk); died 30 Sep 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00101-5622.1
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker
    • Residence: 1885, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evamgelical
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1921, 34 Mansion St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Henry married Leah Wing 7 Feb 1877, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of D. Wing and Christina) was born 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Leah Wing was born 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of D. Wing and Christina); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leah Foreman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24302

    Children:
    1. 3. Talma Elora "Laura" Foreman was born 8 Oct 1877, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Adam Becker was born 8 Oct 1796, Melau, Groszher, Hessen, Germany; died 22 Oct 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211906565
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22338
    • 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; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Adam — Anna Elisabeth Hermann. Anna was born 27 Feb 1800, Melau, Groszher, Hessen, Germany; died 9 Oct 1873, By, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Anna Elisabeth Hermann was born 27 Feb 1800, Melau, Groszher, Hessen, Germany; died 9 Oct 1873, By, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212155955
    • Name: Anna Elisabeth Becker
    • Name: Elizabeth Hermann
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71777
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Philip Becker was born 14 Mar 1833, , Hessen, Germany; died 10 May 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. Heinrich H. "Henry" Becker was born 25 Sep 1835, Groph, Hessen, Germany; died 9 Feb 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. George Heinrich Becker was born 10 Jul 1838, Mulan Kres Greenberg, Hesse Damstadt, Germany; died 25 Aug 1902; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Jacob Stoltz was born CALC 26 Dec 1800, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 27 Oct 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211905787
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42591
    • 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; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    One of the oldest inhabitants of Wilmot.

    Jacob married Sophia St. Speckin 1830. Sophia was born CALC 6 Jun 1803, Strasbourg, , Alsace, France; died 6 Oct 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Sophia St. Speckin was born CALC 6 Jun 1803, Strasbourg, , Alsace, France; died 6 Oct 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212153764
    • Name: Sophia St. Stoltz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63520
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    She was a native of Strassburg, Alsace and emigrated in 1834.

    Children:
    1. August Stoltz was born 2 Jul 1830, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 22 Mar 1913, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sophia Stoltz was born 1833, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Jacob Stoltz was born 8 Dec 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Oct 1836, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1934, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Louisa Elizabeth Stoltz was born 25 Mar 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 5. Magdalena Stoltz was born 8 Apr 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1915, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Stoltz was born 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  John Foreman was born 1824, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24303
    • Occupation: 1881, South Cayuga Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; shoemaker

    Notes:

    Frederick Street, West Side.

    On the site in front of the present Fire Hall, on the street line next to the St. Nicholas hotel, an unpainted frame shed, with an enclosed part at one end where the fireman's hook and ladder truck was kept. In case of fire this truck was generally rushed out by hand, a long rope attached to the pole and a double line of men. After the fire was out they would hire a team to draw the truck back.

    An open space.

    A small dark yellow frame school building erected in 1834 and later used to store the fire engine.

    A wood shed later used as a two-cell lock-up for the village, 1857-60, and probably a little later.

    Behind the school house stood an undenominational church erected in 1842. The church had a steeple with a railing around it. About ten years later the building was used for a school room, called the Advanced School. In 1856 it was used for the village council and known as the Town Hall. In 1874 it was used as an engine house, and so continued until the building known as the Market House was built in 1869. After 1874 it was again used as an engine house until the present Fire Hall was built on its site.

    A two-story brick building with gable toward Frederick Street and a second story porch along the front erected by Justus Werner about 1850, or 51, still standing. Werner had a waggon shop on the first floor and lived with his family on the second. Later a Mr. Foreman bought the building and had a shoe shop on the first floor for a number of years.

    A brick house later occupied by Dr. Mylius when he moved there from his King Street house.

    A frame building the house of Henry Knell, the jeweller, later occupied by Mathias Riener, a tailor, who came from Vienna, Austria, and moved here from Breslau.
    one-story red frame building a little back of the street line with gable toward Frederick Street, erected about 1838, occupied by Peter Rebscher Senior, the brewer's father.

    A one and one-half story frame building, not painted, lengthwise with Frederick Street with ground floor a few steps above the sidewalk, occupied by Mrs. Krug, a widow, and next to it her barn.

    A vacant space to Weber Street. The Court House was built in 1852, the registry office later, and still later the present Judge's chambers. Vacant space on Ahrens Street.

    On the northerly corner of Ahrens a 1 ½ story brick dwelling parallel with Frederick Street built and occupied by Philip Reichert, a carpenter. His father was a pedler, vending tinware and china, rags and produce. A 1 1/2 story frame building with a small veranda over the front door, the dwelling of Otto Fleischauer, still standing and now on the corner of Otto Street.

    Intersection of Lancaster, Frederick and Ellen Sts., long known as the five points. Next, on Frederick Street a double, white frame weather board dwelling, half occupied by Henry Otterbein, the other half by Balzar Schmalz.

    Next, the farm house of John Eby with his dwelling directly opposite the House of Refuge. The county bought most of Eby's farm for this latter institution.



    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

    John — Christina Sherk. Christina was born 1827, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Christina Sherk was born 1827, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Christina Foreman
    • Name: Dinah Sherk
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24304

    Notes:

    Rsrch. Note:
    From Reaman's "Trail of the Black Walnut",page 59:

    "Sherk is a well known name in the Niagara Penninsula. The original settler who spelled his name Schoerg, came from Lancaster Co., Penn. U.S.A. in 1789, the revolutionists having burned his home because he sympathised with the British and harboured their officers. He bought his river farm, lot 6, con. 1 Willoughby twp. Welland County, along the Niagara River." Bertie and Humberstone twp's lie next to it, and many Stoners and Sherks were in those twp's later on. Joseph seems to have been this early settler's name. There was also a Joseph who went to Waterloo County. By Mrs. Young, also a Sherk relative, seven pioneer Sherks came to Bertie twp., but one wonders if they weren't sons of the first Joseph. I would say so.
    I found five Sherks on the 1851 census who were likely five of the seven mentioned. Christian was in Haldimand, John, Joseph, Daniel and Ben were in Bertie twp. They ranged in age from 7 to 56 years, born U.S.A. Samuel who is Mrs. Young's ancestor, would also be one of the seven sons, and possibly Casper who went to Markham. Christian was born Canada, by census.
    I stand to be corrected in thinking the above Sherks were sons of pioneer Joseph. But by Reaman's book, it sounds as if one pioneer Sherk in Welland. How the Joseph who went to Waterloo County was related I am not sure, but he likely was. Casper Sherk who settled in Markham twp. York Co. was brother to the Joseph in Waterloo. "Reaman." Also a Peter Sherk settled in Waterloo County in 1805. Perhaps a son of Joseph. No proof.
    Back to "Trail of the Black Walnut", p. 109:

    "In the fall of 1799 Joseph Sherk and Samuel Betzner (note, Joseph's wife was a Betzner) came from Franklin Co. Penn. U.S.A. to Canada. They arrived safely on the Canadian side of the Niagara River, and Shark spent the winter there, (one presumes with the Sherks) while Betzner went on to the vicinity of Ancaster and remained there until spring. In the spring Joseph Sherk and Samuel Betzner pressed on about twenty miles beyond the limits of civilization desiring to locate a fine river of which they had heard, the Grand. In 1800 Joseph Sherk bought 261 acres opposite to Doon. Richard Beasley owned the land, got into finincial difficulties and could not give them clear title. They had to raise $20,000 for 60,000 acres or loose all they had put in. Joseph Sherk and Sam Bricker agreed to go to their relatives in Pennsylvania to try to raise this sum. Sam's father was very ill and they were almost in despair. Here "Trail of the Black Walnut" and "The Trail of the Conestoga" differ. According to Reaman Bricker vent to his wife's people for help. This, according to Conestoga, was only partly true as Bricker married his wife while there, and their honeymoon was the trip back to Canada with the money slung under their light wagon, 'waegle', in a keg.
    John and Jacob Erb accompanied them back to Canada. A joint company was formed called the German Company. Christian Eby had contributed $2500 of the money and his son Benjamin was secretary treasurer of the company. He later was made Bishop of the Mennonite church, and founded Kitchener, Ontario.
    Among the earliest familiea to settle in Waterloo Co. were Benjamin, Daniel, Abraham, John, Joseph and Christian Eby. John, Daniel, Joseph, Christian and Abraham Weaver. Bowmans, John Moyer, Martin Overholt, Peter
    Sherk, and the two Erbs, John and Jacob. By 1805 thirty five families were in the settlement.
    Descendants of 11 John Fretz and Sherk:
    This John Fretz came from Pennsylvania and settled in Welland County in 1800, the same year that another John Fretz settled in Lincoln Co. The two 'Johns' visited each other but were unable to establish a relationship.
    11 John Frets, b. Feb. 8, 1749; died August 30, 1815. Md. Magdalena Fox of Pa., b. April 1, 1748; died Sept. 23, 1820. He was a wheel-wright, joiner and manufacturer of fanning mills and a member of the Dunkard Church. His ancestory is involved in doubt. By some of the connection he is supposed to have emigrated from Germany. He settled near Mannheim, in Lancaster Co., Pa. where probably all his children were born. In 1800 he emigrated to Welland Co. Can, with all his family except daughter Barbara and son Daniel. They were six weeks in making the journey, taking their live stock with them. At night, bells were put on the horses and cattle and they were turned out to pasture. After a milking, the milk was put into the churn, which was fastened to the hind part of the wagon, and their butter was churned by the motion of the wagon as they proceeded. On the 12th day of June they crossed the Niagara River on a raft. They swam the horses and cattle across They were helped by friendly Indians. John Fretz settled in Bertie Twp., Welland Co., Ontario on about 400 acres of land. He built a log house. Some time previous to his death he laid out a family burying ground on his property. He and his wife and several descendants are buried there. His children were:
    I Barbara Fretz b. June 8, 1771, d. June 29, 1829; md. Abraham Winger. They stayed in Penn. for awhile after her folks left for Canada but came later and settled near her father. Their children were Abraham, John, Magdalena, Fanny, Barbara, Nancy and Susan Winger.
    II Abraham Fretz b. Dec. 10, 1773, d. young.
    III Rev. Daniel Fretz b Aug. 3, 1776, d. Aug. 16, 1864; md. Jemina Sullivan. Stayed in Penn. He a bishop of the German Baptist Church, an undertaker and manufacturer of fanning mills corn shellers and cutting boxes. No data on children, if any.
    IV Jacob Frets b. June 3, 1779, d. Jan. 25, 1850; md. Barbara Sherk. No data on children.
    V Peter Frets b. Feb. 28, 1781, d. Oct. 31, 1864; md. Mary Zavitz. No data.
    VI Frances Frets b. Dec. 12, 1784, d. Mar. 3, 1810; md. John Sherk. No issue.
    VII Mary Frets b. Sept. 25, 1788, d. Oct. 16, 1839; md. Joseph Sherk. They lived all their lives on lots 7 and 8, con. 14 Bertie Tvp., Welland Co., Ontario. No dates for him. Christian or Chrystal, their son, born about 1804, must have come to Haldimand County, Ont. quite early as I found him on the 1842 census in Rainham Twp. He married Anna Dauner, born about 1810 by census They had children: Elias, Joseph, Elizabeth, Mary Ann, called Folly and given as Anna Maria on tombstone, Lydia, Catherine, Fanny, Magdalena, Jacob, Benjamin, Anna, Josiah and Susanne.
    1. Elias son of Christian Sherk b. 1829 or 1830; md. Catherine Cusler or Coosler. No children. Adopted 5 or 6; E]ias and Frances Bingleman, Catherine, Allen Hedder or Hedden and Ed Stephen. I am unsure whether this is two boys or two names.
    2. Joseph Shark son of Christian Shark, b. Feb. 1, 1833, d. July 15, 1911. Md. Anna Swartz, b. Oct. 25, 1838, d. Mar, 28, 1870. On the 1871 census Joseph was alone with Hezikiah age 8 and Josiah age 4. Grave stones give Josiah as born 1866, died 1951; wife Margaret Featherston. 1868 - 1941 and Hezekiah Shark 1862 - 1938. No other data. Joseph (2) remarried to Elizabeth Overholt b June 12, 1838, d. April 16, 1916. One child - Melvin, unmarried; 1874- 1947. Was found in his home murdered, supposedly for the money that gossip said he had in the house. Joseph, his wife end sons are bur. in the Union Cemetery, Sweets Corners, Selkirk, Ont. west of South Cayuga.
    3. Elizabeth Shark daughter of Christian Shark, b. about 1835, md. Jacob Snider. Children Annie b. about 1855, Joseph b. about 1856, Alma and Albert, twins b. about 1858, Emma about 1860. The approximate ages of these above from 1871 census. Given elsewhere ware also Joseph, James, Amelia and Graham. No dates.
    4. Mary Ann (Anna Maria, on grave stone) called 'Polly' Shark, b. June 1837, d. Dec. 1921. Md. Andrew Bingleman from Haldimand Co., Ont. Rainham twp. See Bingleman for their family. (How Stoner's grandparents.) Andrew Bingleman died leaving young children. They were kept for some time by relatives. She remarried to Henry Rhora; no date.
    5. Lydia Shark b. about 1838; md. Henry Hoover. Children: David, John, Adolphus, Annie, Josiahi lived near Selkirk, Ontario.
    6. Catherine Shark b. about 1839 or 1840; md. Paul Effinger. Children: Eli, Susanne, Emma, Edward, Annie.
    7. Francis "Fanny" Shark b. about 1841 or 1842; ad. August Helky. Children: Joanna, George, Arminta, Elias, Rosie, Mary, Fredrick, Henry.
    8. Magdalene Shark, b. 1843 or 1844; md. Jacob Frets. Children: Benjamin, Abraham, Christian, Clara, Norman, Arminta, Manassah and Edward.
    9. Jacob Shark b about 1846; md Augusta Thomas, Essex Co, Ont. Children: Etta, Sybilla, Dessmoro, Catherine Elizabeth, Theo.
    10. Benjamin Shark b. about 1848; md. Caroline Reichala. Children: Josiah and John. They adopted Nora Nie. Josiah lived on the family homestead in Rainham twp. Haldimand Co., Ontario.
    11 Annie Sherk b. Dec. 11, 1850, d. May 2, 1907; by cemetery readings md. Samual. Fess. Children: Allen, Loretta, Edward or William. Perhaps both names. Lanson A. born 1871, died 1881. Cemetery reading.
    12 Josiah Sherk b. about 1853; md. Eliza Yoger. Children Lucy, John, Elmer, Palmer, Christian, Amos, Annie, Herman.
    13. Susanna Sherk b. about 1856; md. John Eckard. Lived Selkirk, Rainham twp. Children: Annie, Ella, Sarah, Lanson, Winnie. Dates for these Sherks are mostly from census. They are Howard Stoner's grandmother, her parents, grandparents and brothers and sisters.
    Now we go back to Christian or Chrystal's brothers and sisters. Children of Mary Fretz and Joseph Sherk. Chrystal is given as I. Re II, Frances III, Elizabeth IV, Catherine V, Annie VI, Mary VII, Barbara VIII, Christina IX, Andrew X, Joseph XI.
    II Regina Sherk daughter of Joseph and Mary Shark md. Henry Zimmer Rainham twp. Haldimand Co., Ontario. Children: Joseph, Annie, Mary, Samuel, Catherine, Bernard, Elizabeth, Susan, Henry; no dates.
    III Frances Sherk, daughter of Joseph Sherk and Mary Fretz; md Sam Neff, Welland Co., Ont. Children: Elizabeth, Caroline, Chrystal or Christian, Leve Ephriam, Frances. No dates.
    IV Elizabeth Sherk daughter of Joseph Sherk and Mary b. Mar. 27, 1814, d. Mar. 25, 1887; md. Bernard Werner from France. Men minister. Children: George, Jacob, Mary, John, Levi, Julia, Elizabeth. Jacob lived in Edmonton, Alta.
    V Catherine Sherk daughter of Joseph and Mary Sherk; md. Dudrick Hoover. Lived Rainham twp. Children: Benjamin, Aaron, Simeon, Moses, Joseph.
    VI Annie Sherk daughter of Mary and Joseph Sherk; md. Rev. Moses Sider, Wainfleet, Ont. One child, Andrew Sider.
    VII Mary Sherk, died young.
    VIII Barbara Sherk b. Oct. 21, 1823 Welland Co.; md. Christian Sider. Children: Anna Sider, Mary Sider, Christie, Julian, Joseph, Sarah, John, Emma, Barbara, Christian, Melissa, Fannie.
    IX Christine Sherk; md. John Foreman. Shoemaker in South Cayuga twp. Children: Julia, Joseph, Jacob, Henry, Mary, Christopher, Tryphena, Thyphesa, Frances John, Sarah Andrew Foreman.
    X Andrew Sherk md. Elizabeth Sider. Children: Anna Sherk (dec'd), William Sherk (Dec'd), Henry Sherk, Joseph, Mary, Fidellan, Chris Elizabeth and Menno Sherk.
    XI Joseph Shark aid. Catharine Heximer. Farmer, Mennonite. Children: Elizabeth Sherk, Ephraim, Hubbard, Emmanuel, Richard, Andrew Sherk and Mary Sherk (dec'd).

    Children:
    1. Julia Ann Foreman was born 1847, , Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Jacob Foreman was born 1850, , Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 6. Henry Foreman was born 10 Jan 1851, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Veronica "Frances" Foreman was born 22 Sep 1858, , Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1920; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Emanuel Foreman was born 1860, South Cayuga Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  D. Wing was born Abt 1835, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24305

    D. — Christina. Christina was born Abt 1835, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Christina was born Abt 1835, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Christina Wing
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24306

    Children:
    1. 7. Leah Wing was born 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.