Harold Ferdinand Holm

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-189418

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• Eby ID Number: 00087-5125.2
• Residence: 1883, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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HOLM, CYRUS

The funeral of Mr. Holm, who died at Galt Hospital early Tuesday morning, February 20, 1906, after undergoing an operation for appendicitis, was held from his residence to Wanner's Cemetery on Thursday afternoon. He was in his 45^th year and was well and favourably known in Hespeler. He leaves a widow and large family.

-Hespeler Herald, February 26, 1906.

-Information from the death certificate: Of appendicitis at 42 years of age.

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Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

Cyrus married Matilda Cober 25 Dec 1883, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of Jacob Cober and Mary Groh) was born 9 Nov 1860, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1928, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Jul 1928, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Matilda Holm
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1999
• Residence: 1883, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Retired: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Matilda Cober, "was born November 9th, 1860. She is married to Cyrus Holm, a farmer. They reside at Puslinch Lake and have 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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Mrs. Matilda Holm

The death occurred on Sunday, at the home of her son, Elton Holm, Hewitt street, of Mrs. Matilda Holm, in her 68th year, after a lingering illness. The deceased whose maiden name, was Matilda Cober and was born in Puslinch and had lived practically all her life in the district. Her husband, Siras Holm, predeceased her 23 years ago. She is survived by five sons, Elton and Alvin, of Preston; Ruldan of Witchekan, Sask., Claude of Yale, Mich., Earl of Hamilton, also five daughters, Miss Pearl Holm of Guelph, Mrs. Harry Higgins of Gooderich, Mich., Mrs Wallace Burrows of Eden Mills. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon, from the residence of her son, on Hewitt street, to Wanner's cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record 3 Jul 1928 pg 3

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HOLM, MATILDA (Nee Cober)

The funeral of Matilda Cober, relict of Cyrus Holm, who died on Sunday, July 1, 1928, was held on Wed., July 4^th at the home of her son, Elton Holm of 174 Hewat St. in Galt to Wanner's Cemetery. She was in her 68^th year. Mrs. Holm was well known and the funeral was largely attended. Rev. A. O. W. Foreman, pastor of the United Church, was in charge of the services, which were held at the house. Pallbearers: Earl Holm of Hamilton; Alvin Holm of Preston; Wallace Burrows of Eden Mills; Elton Holm of Preston; Isaac Wismer and Ralph Wismer, both of Preston.

-Information from the death certificate: Born in Puslinch Township on November 9, 1860, daughter of Jacob Cober and Mary Groh. Died age 67 years, 7 months and 22 days. Informant - her son, Elton Holm.

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• Eby ID Number: 00056-3845
• Residence: 1860, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1862, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1873, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Daniel Holm, "a farmer, was first married to Esther Pannabecker and after her decease to Anna Pannabecker. They reside on lot No.6, 3rd Concession, Puslinch Township, Wellington County, Ontario. With first wife there was one son named Cyrus, and with second wife there are eight children"

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

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HOLM, DANIEL

One by one, the pioneers of the district are passing away. On Wednesday morning, September 9, 1925, one of the oldest native sons of the district passed to his reward. Mr. Holm was born on lot 6, concession 3 of Puslinch Township over 87 years ago, his father Neil Holm having settled on this farm a few years before, coming from the county of York. The country was pretty well wooded and Mr. Holm's was the pioneer's lot. On August 22, he lost his wife, who shared with him the vicissitudes of life for sixty-three years. He was twice married, his first wife also a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Panabaker. Nine years ago, he retired from the farm on which he was born and made his home with his son, Walter. A man of quiet habits, he took no part in municipal life. He was a good neighbour and respected by all who knew him. Four sons and three daughters survive, Isaiah, Elias, Archie, Walter, Mrs. Levi Panabaker, Agnes and Angeline. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon, interment taking place at Wanner's Cemetery.

-Information from the death certificate: Of lot 3, concession 3 in Puslinch. Born in Puslinch on March 24, 1838, son of Neil Holm and Susannah Cober. Informant - his son, Walter Holm of R. R. #6, Guelph.

-Information from marriage certificates: One of his wife was Anna or Hannah Panabaker.

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Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

Daniel married Esther Pannebecker 11 Sep 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Cornelius Pannabecker and Veronica "Fanny" Witmer) was born 31 Oct 1840, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1862; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Holm
• Eby ID Number: 00087-5125
• Residence: 1860, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Esther Pannebecker, "was born in 1840 and was married to Daniel Holm. She died some years ago, leaving one son named Cyrus."


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/49287938
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1988
• Residence: 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

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


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

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COBER, JACOB C.

An Old Resident of Puslinch

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

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


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Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

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

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

Notes:

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


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

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20934697
• Name: Cornelius Peter Holm
• Eby ID Number: 00056-3842

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Niles Peter Holm, "was born March 16th, 1811. In his younger years he was converted and joined the church of his choice, the River Brethren, which body he served faithfully until his death. When about thirty-five years of age he was ordained as a minister of the River Brethren denomination. He was an active worker in the Lord's vineyard and was well received by all classes of people who used to assemble at his appointed place of worship. He not only had the unlimited confidence of the members of his own congregation but his friends and admirers were many amongst those of other denominations and such that had no connections with any of the religious bodies of our country. It would not be saying too much to make the assertion that this servant of God died without a single enemy. He resided a little east of Hespeler where he died December 13th, 1880. He was married to Susannah Cober who was born June 4th, 1813, and died a few years ago. She proved to be a noble helpmate unto her husband in assisting him in performing the many duties connected with his pastoral callings. She was a noble woman, a kind and sympathetic neighbor, and a true follower of her Master. Her end was peace. The winged arrow of death bore her soul away to the spiritual mansions beyond the skies. They had a family of eleven children, of whom only four were left to mourn the loss of their dear parents. Their names are as follows:"

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

Neils — Susannah Cober. Susannah (daughter of Nicholaus Cober and Eva Fischer) was born 4 Jun 1813, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario; died 19 Nov 1891, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Holm
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1987

Notes:

Susannah Cober, "was born June 4th, 1813. She was married to Rev. Neils Peter Holm. They resided in Puslinch Township, near Hespeler, where they both died. They had a 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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HOLM, SUSANNA (Nee Cober)

Death of a Very Old Resident

One by one, those who first settled in Puslinch are going. Mrs. Neil Holm settled with her late husband, who died some years ago, on the farm where she died on Thursday, November 19, 1891. She had just entered her 79^th year. In 1835, she came from the township of Vaughan, county of York, where she was born and being a sister of the late Jacob Cober and Nicholas Cober, settled at the same time almost opposite the farm of Jacob Cober, on which his sons at present reside. Mrs. Holm was one of those, whose living made the world the brighter seem. Her daily life shone with the brightness of Christianity. All who knew her fully respected the high moral tone of her character. A noble woman was Mrs. Holm, true to herself and all the world. She died as she lived. She leaves a son, Daniel Holm of Puslinch and a daughter. Interment took place on Sunday to the brick church burying ground.

-The brick church burying ground refers to the Brethren in Christ Cemetery at the church on the Lake Rd.

-Information from the transcription of the Brethren in Christ Cemetery: Neil P. Holm died on Dec. 10, 1880, aged 69 years, 8 months and 24 days. A daughter, Annie (Feb. 28, 1842-July 2, 1867) is buried with them.

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Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39052002
• Eby ID Number: 00087-5123

Notes:

Cornelius Pannebecker, "the youngest son of Cornelius and Anna (Dettweiler) Pannebecker, was born near Hespeler, Ontario, March 18th, 1817. He was married to Veronica Witmer and resided near Hespeler on the farm now in possession of their son, Elias, where they both died. His death took place, March 30th, 1875. To them were born four children"

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

Cornelius — Veronica "Fanny" Witmer. Veronica (daughter of Rev Abraham Witmer and Anna Eversole) was born 28 Nov 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1891, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39051905
• Name: Veronica "Fanny" Pannabecker
• Eby ID Number: 00135-8339

Notes:

Veronica Witmer, "the ninth and youngest child of Abraham and Anna (Eversole) Witmer, was married to Cornelius Pannebecker. They resided about two miles east of Hespeler, on the farm now in possession of their son, Elias. Here they died some years ago, leaving a family of four children, namely: Elias, Esther, Anna, and Samuel."

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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One by one the links that connect the early settlement of this country and the present one are being broken. Seventy-four years ago Mrs. Cornelius Panabaker of Puslinch was born on her father's farm on Preston Road, which is still owned and occupied by her nephew, Levi Witmer. In 1839, in company with her late husband, who preceded her sixteen years, she settled on the farm where she died, which was then in the wild woods of Canada. She was a partaker of all the joys and sorrows of pioneer life. Many were the interesting stories told by her about the early settlement of the township and being possessed of a bright and cheerful disposition, the hardships of life in these days were made to seem easier to her. She was a true Christian and her many virtues too well known to need recital here. She died in Puslinch on November 28, 1891, at the age of 74 years. She leaves two sons, Elias and Samuel and one daughter, Mrs. Daniel Holm, all of Puslinch. The funeral on Monday was very largely attended, interment taking place at Warner's burying ground. Elias Witmer of Hespeler is her brother.

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Hespeler Correspondence.

THE LATE MRS. PANABAKER. One by one the links that connect the early settlement of this country and the present one are being broken. Seventy-four years ago the late Mrs. Cornelius Panabaker of Puslinch, was born on her father's farm on Preston road, which is still owned and occupied by her nephew, Mr. Levi Witmer. In 1839 in company with her late husband, who preceded her 16 years, she settled on the farm she died on, which was then in the wild woods of Canada. She was a partaker of all the joys and sorrows of pioneer life. Many were the interesting stories told by her about the carly settlement of the township, and being possessed of a bright and cheerful disposition the hardships of life in these days made to seem easier to her. She was a true Christian and her many virtues are well known to need recital here. She leaves two sons, Elias and, Samuel, and one daughter, Mrs. Daniel Holm, all of Puslinch, The funeral on Monday Was very largely attended, the interment taking place at Warner's burying ground. Mr. Elias Witmer, of Hespeler, is her brother,

Dec 10, 1891-Guelph Mercury

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1970

Notes:

Nicholaus Cober, "from whom all the Cobers in this country are descendants, was born in Pennsylvania, U. S., November 24th, 1763. In 1796 he was married to Eva Fisher who was born June 27th, 1777. In April, 1800, they, with their two children and others, moved to Canada and settled in Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, about twelve miles north of Toronto. During the first years of their Canadian life they had to contend with numerous hardships and self-denials. In 1810 they had already cleared some eighty acres of their large farm and had erected a comfortable log dwelling and log barn thereon. In course of time the first buildings were replaced by more expensive residences. (Old Mr. Cober must have seen quite a difference in the country from 1800, when it was all forest, until 1840 when York was the Banner County and Toronto the capital of Canada). Mr. and Mrs. Cober raised a family of eleven 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.].

Nicholaus married Eva Fischer 1796. Eva was born 27 Jun 1777, Of, , Pennsylvania; died 2 Feb 1858; was buried , Baker Cober Cemetery, Vaughan, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eva Cober
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1970.1

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47386041
• Name: Johannes Groh
• Eby ID Number: 00045-3406
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 2 Lot 07W, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 07, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 3 Lot 11, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunkard
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tunker

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John Groh, "the second son of Michael Groh, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, June 19th, 1788, and came to Canada in 1804. He and his brother, Jacob, assisted their mother in clearing up their new home. On December 1oth, 1811, he was married to Susannah, daughter of Henry and Anna (Mosser) Wanner. She was born in Pennsylvania, November 29th, 1791, and came to Canada with her parents in 1810. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm now possessed by their son, Isaac. Here they resided until their deaths. His death took place January 16th, 1871, and she died March 30th, 1888. Their family consists of eleven 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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Groh. - On the 15th of January, in Waterloo Township, Waterloo county, Ontario, John Groh, aged 82 years, 6 months and 20 days. He was buried on the 18th at Wanners Meeting-house where funeral discourses were delivered by Peter Holm in German and Rev. Williams in the English language. He was a member of the Tunker church

Herald of Truth - Volume VIII, Number 2 - February 1871, page 30, 31

John married Susannah Wanner 11 Dec 1811, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Henry Wanner and Anna Mosser) was born 29 Nov 1791, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 30 Mar 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47386029
• Name: Susannah Groh
• Eby ID Number: 00045-3406.1
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunkard
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker