Henry Edward "Edward" Bolender

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• Name: Edward Bolender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194798P
• Occupation: 1910, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

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EDWARD H. BOLENDER

A lifelong resident of this county and well-known and respected in the community, Edward H. Bolender died at the Elmira Private Hospital on Wednesday, December 28 in his 76th year, after a short illness.

Born in Peel Township in 1897 [sic], a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bolender, he was a farmer and drover in Peel Township for 40 years. He retired eleven years ago and came to live in Elmira.

A member of the North Woolwich Evangelical United Brethren Church, Mr. Bolender married the former Adeline Wagner in 1900 who predeceased him in 1908. In 1910, he married Angeline Snider who survives.

Also surviving are seven sons, Cecil and George of Elmira; Morley and Ray of Kitchener; Lorne and Russell of Floradale and Gordon of Preston; two daughters, Mrs. Peter Spurgeon (Gladys) of Galt and Mrs. Earl Skidmore (Fern) of Toronto; 24 grand-children and 3 great-grand-children.

One brother, George of Elmira and one sister, Mrs. Fred Mussellman, Kitchener, also survive. The remains are resting at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlour for service in the chapel on Saturday at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the Elmira Cemetery and Rev. J. Wesley Siebert will officiate.

Henry — Adelina Caroline Wagner. Adelina (daughter of John Wagner and Catherine Miller) was born 2 May 1879, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1909, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Fern Bolender
2. George Bolender died Bef 1997.
3. Myrtle Bolender was born CALC 22 May 1904; died 15 Sep 1904; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Morley L. Bolender was born 8 Jul 1905; died 7 Dec 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
5. Roy R. Bolander was born Dec 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Henry married Angeline Snider 5 Apr 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Angeline (daughter of Reuben S. Snider and Susannah Eby) was born 18 Jan 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Reeve Gordon Henry Bolender was born 13 May 1911, Drayton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 10 Aug 1988, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Aug 1988, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Lorne Edward Bolender was born 11 Sep 1912, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Gladys Marie Bolender was born 18 Sep 1914; died 10 Jan 2000, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jan 2000, Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Russell Carl Bolender was born 13 Mar 1917, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
5. Cecil "Cec" Bolender was born 1926, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1997, RR5 Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
6. Helen Fern Bolender was born 1926; died 9 Sep 2006, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Residence: 39 Cameron St.N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115428
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Passes Away/ at 39 Cameron Street, Kitchener, Ontario. Monday, May 13th, 1940, Henry Bolender Aged 84 years, 2 months and 7 days.

The Funeral Will take place on Thursday, May 16th, at two p. m. from Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel Elmira, to Zion Evangelical Church for service. Interment in Elmira Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card of Henry Bolender in possession of Marion Roes 2012

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HENRY BOLENDER

Mr. Henry Bolender, aged 84, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Musselman, 39 Cameron Street, Kitchener, after ailing for same time.

Mr. Bolender, born in Woolwich township., has lived in Kitchener for the past 20 years. Mr. Bolender is survived by two sons, Edward and George of the 8th line of Peel, one daughter, Mrs. Fred Musselman of Kitchener, and one sister, Mrs., Louis Miller of Elmira. Thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. His wife predeceased him about 20 years ago.

The funeral will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at two o'clock from Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel to the Evangelical church. Rev. C. H. Cornwell and Rev. W. J. Zimmerman will officiate.

Henry married Mary Maurer Apr 1878. Mary (daughter of George Maurer and Louisa Bender) was born CALC 25 Dec 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Bolender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115429
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Multi-generation photo: 1913
• Residence: 1913, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Hy. Bolender Has Passed Away

Death Relieved Her Suffering on Monday

There passed away on Monday of this week an esteemed resident of Elmira in the person of Mrs. Henry Bolender. Mrs. Bolender had been in poor health for about two years before death ended her sufferings. Her maiden name was Mary Maurer and her father resided on a farm in Upper Woolwich. She and Mr. Bolender were married in April of 1878 and for upward of 12 years had lived happily as man and wife. Their first year was spent on a farm in Upper Woolwich, after which they removed to Peel Township. Twelve years ago they retired, taking up their residence in Elmira.

Mrs. Bolender is survived by her husband, two sons and one daughter. The sons are: Edward, George and the daughter, Mrs. Fred Musselman, of Elmira. Her parents predeceased her. Two brothers and four sisters are living: Michael Maurer of Chesley and George Maurer of Upper Woolwich; Mrs. Andrew Filsinger, Mrs. Martin Straub and Mrs. Louise Kaehn of Kitchener and Mrs. Chris Dreisinger, of Elmira.

Mrs. Bolender's funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the family residence on Church Street to the Union cemetery, where burial took place, after which services were held in Zion Evangelical Church. Rev. Mr. Brown officiated. She was 63 years, 6 months and 3 days of age. The late Mrs. Bolender was a loving wife and mother, who was generally esteemed for her many good qualities. Her death has called forth many sincere expressions of regret and her husband and family are being made the recipients of the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

\b\iElmira Signet, July 1, 1920

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• Name: Conrad Bohlander
• Name: Conrad Bolender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55965
• Residence: 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1864, Woolwich Township German Company Tract 125, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.

Johan — Margaret Louisa "Louisa" Roake. Margaret was born 14 Nov 1825, , Germany; died 9 Aug 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louisa
• Name: Louisa Roake
• Name: Margaret Louisa "Louisa" Bolender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55964
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232873259
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38624
• Immigration: 1847, , Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1858
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Immigration: 1880, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Multi-generation photo: 1913

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Death came very suddenly, Dec. 10^th, after only a day's illness, to Mr. George Maurer, senior, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Koehn, Berlin. Deceased would have reached his 89^th birthday had he lived until the 29^th day of this month. He was sick only one day, death being due to the infirmities of advanced age. He was born in Germany, coming to this country and living for a number of years at North Woolwich on a farm. Nearly 20 years ago, he retired from farming, making his home in Elmira. Five weeks ago he went to Berlin to stay with Mrs. Koehn. Seven children are left to mourn the loss of their father. They are: Michael of Paisley; Mrs. Andrew Filsinger, Berlin; Mrs. Henry Bolender, Elmira; Mrs. Martin Straub, Berlin; George, Woolwich; Mrs. Otto Kehn [sic], Berlin and Mrs. Chris Dreisinger, Elmira. The funeral took place on Saturday last, the remains being buried in the North Woolwich cemetery.


Elmira Signet, December 18, 1913

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Maurer. - Brother Georg Maurer was born December 27^th, 1824 in Tiesbach (Diesbach?), municipality of Sinsheim, Grand Duchy of Baden and deceased December 10^th, 1913 in Berlin, Ont. at an age of 88 years, 11 months and 14 days. He came to Canada as a young man, residing in Waterloo County and from this time he lived in this area. He married Luisa Bender in 1852, who went to Eternity 12 years before him. This marriage had 9 children, two deceased very young. Approximately 25 years ago he became converted, became a member of the Evangelical congregation and remained loyal to the Lord and the Church to his last day. A year ago he developed dropsy that caused his death. He leaves behind 2 sons, 5 daughters, 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, many relatives and friends mourning over his death. Brother M. L. Wing conducted the service at the house in Berlin and the signer at the church of Woolwich, where the funeral took place. F. B. Meyer [pastor?]


Family Bible Newspaper clipping [most likely from the Berliner Journal newspaper]

George married Louisa Bender 31 Mar 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of Johann Burkhardt "Burkhardt" Bender and Catharina Filsinger) was born 28 Oct 1835, Eschelbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 15 Nov 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louisa Maurer
• Name: Luisa Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38625
• Immigration: 1847, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Luisa Maurer

Ne Bender, born in Eschelbach, Baden, deceased in peace November 15^th, 1901 in Berlin, Ont., 66 years and 18 days of age. She came with her parents as a child to Amerika. She entered matrimony with Georg Maurer in the year 1852 out of which sprouted 9 children, two of them went before their mother. She became converted to the Lord in her youth. She resided many years in Oberwoolich [Upper Woolwich Township/North Woolwich], Waterloo County, Ont. The last two years, she and her husband lived with their daughter in Berlin, where she also deceased. The departed, in poor health, suffered with heart and neuropathic malady, which she endured with Christian patience and resignation in the will of our Lord. She leaves behind a very sad husband, 7 children, 20 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and 2 siblings. May the Lord help them all to a life in Eternity. A.V. Haist [pastor?]


Family Bible Entry Newspaper clipping [most likely from the Berliner Journal newspaper]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115506

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• Name: Burkhard Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171567
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist

Johann — Catharina Filsinger. Catharina was born CALC 28 Apr 1811, , Germany; died 14 Dec 1878, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Church Cemetery, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharina Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171568
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist