Rufus Nahrgang

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/118821930
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202745
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennoite
• Residence: 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Rufus — Millie Battler. Millie was born 1 Aug 1888, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1938, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Stewart Randall "Randall" Nahrgang was born 31 Aug 1925, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Name: Matilda Coxson
• Eby ID Number: 00085-5037.5
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Coxon. - At New Hamburg, Ont., on the 19th of February, 1899, after a painful illness, Sister Matilda, beloved wife of John F. Coxon, and daughter of Bro. Isaac and Sister Catherine Nahrgang, aged 27 years, 7 months and 5 days. Buried in the Blenheim Mennonite cemetery on Feb. 22d on which occasion Bro. Noah Stauffer spoke words of comfort to a large congregation from Isa. 28: 29. She died trusting in her Saviour.

The Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVI, No. 6, March 15, 1899 - pages 93, 94

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DIED- At her residence Feb. 19h, near New Hamburg, Mrs. Coxson, wife of Mr. John Coxson and only daughter of Mr. Issac Nahrgang, who resides near Haysville. The deceased leaves husband and an only child to mourn her loss. Funeral to take place on Wednesday 22nd, inst., the remains to be interred in Blenheim cemetery.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 23 Feb 1899, p. 4

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70199139
• Eby ID Number: 00085-5037
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1867, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Misfortune: 1901; killed in construction accident
• Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Isaac Nahrgang, "was born June 9th, 1844. On June 4th, 1867, he was married to Catharine Bricker who was born January 3rd, 1845. They reside about a mile south of New Hamburg where he is engaged in farming. To them is born a family of 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.].

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Hamburg Independent.-Mr. Isaac Nahrgang met with an accident, which resulted in his death on Tuesday afternoon. While helping to take down the frame work of a barn on the Green farm, four miles South of this town, a heavy piece of timber fell and struck him, breaking his leg and back, of which injuries he expired a short time after. Deceased was in his 67th year and leaves to mourn his sudden demise a wife and grown up family, who have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, April 25, 1901

Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

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NAHRGANG - On the 16th of April, 1901, in Wilmot Township, Ontario, Isaac Nahrgang, aged 56 years, 7 months and 10 days. He died from the effects of an accident, from a falling timber while tearing down a barn owned by Moses Cressman. He was knocked to the ground and received internal and external injuries. He lived about one hour after the accident. He was of a cheerful and pleasant disposition and will be greatly missed in his home and neighborhood. He leaves a loving wife and three sons; one daughter passed away a few years ago. Since the meeting held last winter at Blehn's Church he (by the grace of God) led an "overcoming life" and was a "praying man." The remains were laid to rest at the Blenheim burying ground. Services were held by E.S. Hallman from Isa. 38:1 and Solomon Gehman from Matt. 24:44.

Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 10, May 15, 1901 - Page 158, 159:

Isaac married Catharine Bricker 4 Jun 1867, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Abraham "Abram" Bricker and Catharine Hallman) was born 3 Jan 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Nahrgang
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1302
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1867, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Catharine Bricker,"was born January 3rd, 1845. She is married to Isaac Nahrgang, a farmer. They reside in the southern part of Wilmot Township. To them are 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.].

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Nahrgang. - Sister Cathrine (Bricker) Nahrgang, died at Berlin, Ont., April 11, 1912; aged 67 y. 3 m. 8 d. She was married to Bro. Isaac Nahrgang who preceded her 11 years ago and her daughter preceded her 14 years ago. She leaves to mourn 3 sons, 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 brother and 4 sisters. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church until death. A devoted and loving mother, she was greatly esteemed and loved by her neighbors, had a smile and a word of comfort for every one.
"Farewell, dear family, I am at rest;
My voice no more you'll hear;
Live faithfully and you'll be blest,
And death you need not fear."
By one of the family.

Gospel Herald - Volume V, Number 6 - May 9, 1912

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• Interesting: story
• Occupation: weaver
• Eby ID Number: 00085-5033.11
• Residence: Bef 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• 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; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Christopher Nahrgang, "The old pioneer settler of this highly respectable family was Christopher, son of George Nahrgang. he was born in Lahrbach, Province of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, December 25th, 1801. When a young man he chose weaving as his trade and followed it for a number of years. In 1825 he emigrated to America and settled in Canada, choosing Berlin, Waterloo County, Ontario, as the place where he could most successfully carry on his trade. He had his shop at old Joseph Schneider's until he was married to one of Mr. Schneider's daughters, then they moved to near New Hamburg, Ontario, where he followed farming for many years. He was married, April 28th, 1833, to Mary, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Eby) Schneider. She was born April 1st, 1808, and died at New Hamburg, Ontario, March 22nd, 1887. He died June 22nd, 1886. To them were born 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.].

Christopher married Mary Schneider 8 Apr 1833. Mary (daughter of Joseph Schneider and Barbara Eby) was born 1 Apr 1808, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1887, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Schneider
• Name: Mary Nahrgang
• Residence: 466 Queen st., S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6384
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00016-1293
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Abraham Bricker,"the sixth son of old John and Annie Bricker, was born on the farm now possessed by Harry McNally, near Blair, December 25th, 1809. On June 10th, 1830, he was married to Catharine, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Detweiler) Hallman. She was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, September 28th, 1810, and died at Mr. Isaac Nahrgang's near New Hamburg, Ontario, January 19th, 1889. After their marriage they moved on lot No. 3, Block A, in the township of Wilmot, near Manheim, Ontario, where they resided for fifty-one years. In 1882 the aged couple made their home with their daughter, Catharine (Mrs. I. Nahrgang), where she died. Some time after her decease he made his home with his youngest daughter, Polly, who is married to Mr. N. Cressman, where he still resides. He is yet quite strong and active for a man of his age. Their family consisted of thirteen children"


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

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BRICKER - On the 27th of February, 1897, near Baden, Waterloo Co., Ont., Abraham Bricker, aged 87 years and some months. His remains were laid to rest at the Mannheim Mennonite M.H. The funeral was very largely attended.

Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 6, March 15, 1897 - Page 93, 94, 95

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Died - At Baden, this morning Saturday Feb 20th, Mr. Abram Bricker at the age of 87 yrs. Funeral on Tuesday 23rd, at 10 o'clock a.m. From his son-in-law Chas Lederman's, Baden, to the Mannheim Cemetery (Latscha's).

Berlin News Record, February 20, 1897
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Died - At the residence of his son-in-law Mr. C. Lederman, Baden, Abram Bricker, aged 87 years. The funeral took place last Tuesday afternoon to the Mannheim cemetery, where his remains were laid to rest.

New Hamburg Independent, February 26, 1897

Abraham married Catharine Hallman 10 Jun 1830. Catharine (daughter of Benjamin Hallman and Elizabeth Detweiler) was born 28 Sep 1810, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 Jan 1889, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3566
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Catharine Hallman, was born September 28th, 1810, and died January 19th, 1889. She was married to Abraham Bricker."


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.].