Kenneth Stuart Brubacher

Kenneth — Mary Marlene Margaret Walter. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54465
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

William — Amelia S. Dreisinger. Amelia (daughter of Jacob O. Dreisinger and Jane Shoemaker) was born Apr 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1991; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Amelia S. Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168232
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00031-2679.2
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1882, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1882, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Respected Farmer Dead

The sad death took place Thursday last of Martin E. Brubacher, a well known and highly esteemed farmer of Woolwich Township, following a short illness. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon to the St. James Lutheran church for service thence to St. James' cemetery for interment. The late Mr. Brubacher was born in Woolwich township, May 26, 1857. A sorrowing wife and six children survive, namely Mrs. Henry Ziegler, of Floradale, Claire of Elmira, Mabel, Cranson, William and Florence at home; also his aged mother, Mrs. Magdalena Brubacher, of St. Jacobs, two sisters Mrs. Reuben Eby and Mrs. Christ. Scheifele of St. Jacobs, and one brother, W. H. Brubacher of Rodney.

Waterloo Chronicle, April 2, 1925

Martin married Louisa Peppler 5 Feb 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of Jacob Peppler and Maria Christina Crescence Kraemer) was born 13 Apr 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1945; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louisa Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2679.66
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46492526
• Name: Jake Dreisinger
• Name: Jakob O
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23419
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1940, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Jacob O. Dreisinger died Tuesday in Elmira, at 7: 05 p.m. He was the son of the late Mr. Jacob Dreisinger and his wife, nee Eva Oswald, and reached the age of 81 years, 7 months and nine days. He was a life-long resident of Elmira and community. He lived on a farm east of Elmira for 48 years, moving to Elmira 12 years ago. He was a life-long member of St. James' Lutheran Church and a former member of St. James' Choir. In 1887 he entered into the estate of matrimony with Louisa Ries, who predeceased him in 1891. This union was blessed with two children. In 1895 he was married to Jane Shoemaker, who survives. This union was blessed with five children. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife and five sons and two daughters, namely, Edwin Dreisinger, Elmira; Emanuel Dreisinger, Toronto; Elvina Dreisinger, Elmira; Allen Dreisinger, Elmira; Mrs. Wm. Brubacher, Elmira; Ervin Dreisinger, Elmira and Jacob Dreisinger, Waterloo. Nine grandchildren and two sisters and one brother, namely Mrs. Wm. Brox, Elmira; Mrs. Fred Hecktus, Stratford; Mr. Wm. Dreisinger, Elmira. One week ago he was stricken with a paralytic stroke to which he succumbed on Tuesday. The funeral will be conducted on Friday afternoon by Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch with a short service at the residence of the deceased at 2: 00 p.m., followed by a service in St. James' church. Burial will be made in St. James' cemetery.

Elmira Signet, May, 1942

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Jacob O. Dreisinger

Elmira, May 13. - Jacob O. Dreisinger, aged 81 years, died yesterday at his home, 12 James Street. The late Mr. Dreisinger had been in good health until one week ago when he suffered a stroke. Born in Woolwich Township, he was a son of the late Jacob Dreisinger and Eva Oswald and had been a township resident until 12 years ago when he moved to Elmira. For 48 years he operated a farm just east of the town. Deceased was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, and a member of that choir for many years. His first wife, the former Louise Ries, predeceased him 51 years ago and in 1985 he was married to Jane Shoemaker who survives. Also surviving are five sons, Edwin of Elmira, Emmanuel of Toronto, Allen and Ervin of Elmira and Jacob of Waterloo; two daughters Miss Alvina Dreisinger, at home and Amelia, Mrs. William Brubacher of Elmira. Nine grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. William Brox of Elmira, and Mrs. Fred Hecktus of Stratford, and one brother William of Elmira, also survive. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon, with a short service at his late residence at two o'clock, followed by a service at St. James' Church. Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch will officiate. The body is at the Dreisinger Funeral Home until 11 o'clock tomorrow, morning. Burial will be made in St. James' Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 May 1942

Jacob married Jane Shoemaker 23 Apr 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of George D. Shoemaker and Magdalena Snyder) was born 30 Jun 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1954, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46492450
• Name: Jane Dreisinger
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7051
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Jane Shoemaker, "was born June 30th, 1865. She is not married."

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. JANE DREISINGER

Mrs. Jane Dreisinger, 89, of 12 James St., died Sunday at her home. Born in Woolwich township June 30, 1865, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Shoemaker. She attended St. James' Lutheran Church, Elmira.

Surviving are five sons, Edwin, Allan and Irvin of Elmira, Emmanuel of Toronto and Jacob of Kitchener; two daughters, Elvina of Elmira and Mrs. William (Amelia) Brubacher of Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Lichty of Floradale and Mrs. Katle Brubacher of St. Jacobs district; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Her husband, Jacob Dreisinger, died in May, 1942.

The funeral was at St. James' Church Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery with Rev. H. W. Baetz officiating.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17819927
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1446
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Jacob M. Brubacher, "the second son of John W. Brubacher, was born December 21, 1831. He was married to Magdalena W. Eby who was born July 22nd, 1831. They resided on a farm being composed of part of lot No. 49, German Company's Tract, Woolwich Township, about three miles north-west of St. Jacobs where he died September 10th, 1889. They had 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.].

Jacob married Magdalena W. Eby 27 Sep 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of John W. Eby and Veronica Weber) was born 22 Jul 1831, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1926, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17820059
• Name: Magdalena W. Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2679
• Residence: 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Magdalena W. Eby, "was born July 22nd, 1831. She was married to Jacob M. Brubacher, a farmer, and resided near St. Jacobs, Ontario. She has a family of four children, namely: Martin, William, Amanda, and Mary Ann. "

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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Brubacher.-Magdalena Eby Brubacher was born July 22, 1831, near Kitchener, Ont. Oct. 15, 1926, she peacefully passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Reuben Eby, St. Jacobs, Ont.; aged 95 y. 2 m. 23 d. She had been able to be up and around till nearly 17 months ago when she took her bed and since she was never able to be up. Sept. 28, 1856, she was married to Jacob M. Brubacher who preceded her in death Dec. 10, 1889. This union was blessed with 3 sons and 2 daughters, of whom 1 son preceded her in infancy and Martin 19 months ago. Those left to mourn her departure are: Mrs. Christian Schiefle, and Mrs. Reuben Eby, St. Jacobs, Ont.; William H., of Rodney, Ont.; also one step-sister, Mrs. Phillip Cress, Phillips, Wis.; 23 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Oct. 17, at the Old Order Mennonite Church, Conestoga, and at the Riverside cemetery for burial. Funeral services were conducted by Urias Martin ant the house and by Israel Weber and Ezra Martin at the Church. Texts, I Pet. 3: 4; I Thess. 4: 13.
The room is quiet, all is still,
The bed is vacant, 'tis God's will;
So long you've waited for your rest,
Our blessed Lord knows what is best." -Grandaughter.

GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XIX, No. 32 - November 4, 1926 - pp 686-686

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273075
• Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Jacob married Maria Christina Crescence Kraemer 10 Apr 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of John Kraemer) was born 1824, , Germany; died 3 Jul 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Kraemer
• Name: Christina Kramer
• Name: Crescence Kraemer
• Name: Creszina Christina Peppler
• Name: Maria Christina Crescence Berscht
• Name: Maria Christina Crescence Peppler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54466
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Jakob Dreisinger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127577
• Immigration: 1832, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1836, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Jacob Dreisinger

Early Monday morning, there passed to his reward a well known resident of this village in the person of Jacob Dreisinger, after five weeks of painful illness. Deceased was born in Bavaria, Germany, on June 25, 1829. In his 7^th year he came with his family to Conestogo. On the 11^th of October 1853 he was married to Eva Oswald, wife for over 60 years who shared with him the joys and sorrows of life and who now mourns his departure. The family lived on several farms in Woolwich, the last being the Zilliax farm now occupied by one of his sons, Mr. Jacob O. Dreisinger, 2 miles east of Elmira, where they lived about 28 years. The last three years they have lived with their daughter, Mrs. Fred Hectus, in Elmira. The family consisted of the following children: Michael and John, Elmira; Jacob, on the old homestead; Katie (Mrs. Wm. Brox) and William of Elmira; Lena (Mrs. Henry Holle) who died some years ago; Melinda (Mrs. Fred Hectus), Elmira. Eighteen grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, his brother John, Elmira, and a sister (Mrs. Fox of Wyatt, Indiana), also survive him. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. Strempfer, pastor of St. James Lutheran church officiating. A large number of relatives and friends paid a last tribute of respect to the deceased by attending the funeral.


Elmira Signet, July 30, 1914

Jacob married Eva Oswald 11 Oct 1853, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eva (daughter of Johann Jacob "Jacob" Oswald and Catherine Bachman) was born 21 Oct 1834, , Germany; died 19 Aug 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eva Dreisinger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127578
• Immigration: 1836, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1849, , Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

The death occurred on Sunday, Aug. 19th, of Mrs. Jacob Dreisinger at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Hectus. The deceased was in her 83rd, year. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mr. Hectus to St. James Church for service and from there to the Union cemetery for burial,

The Chronicle Telegraph 23 Aug 1917, p. 6

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• Name: George Schumacher
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7047
• Residence: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

George D. Shoemaker, "was born February 11th, 1834. On March 15th, 1857, he was married to Magdalena Snyder. They reside in Woolwich Township, along the Pilkington line, where they possess a large farm. Here they raised a family of 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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WOOLWICH PIONEER DEAD

After a protracted illness there passed away early this morning another of the pioneers of Woolwich township in the person of George Shoemaker. Deceased suffered a paralytic stroke five years ago, which undermined his previously robust health and from which he never fully recovered. About a year ago his condition became worse and he gradually lost strength until the end came.

The subject of this sketch was born on a farm near Berlin in 1834. In 1857 he was married to Magdalena Snyder. They moved to the northeastern part of Woolwich a couple of years later and resided there continuously until the present time. Deceased is survived by his sorrowing widow, eight children, 32 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and three sisters.

The children are: - Benjamin, Elmira; Jacob, Pilkington; Joseph, on the old homestead; Jane (Mrs. Jacob O. Dreisinger), east of Elmira; Noah, north of Floradale, Ephraim, Pilkington; Katie (Mrs. Elias M. Brubacher), near St. Jacobs; Rachel (Mrs. Noah Lichty), near Floradale.

The funeral will take place on Saturday forenoon, 9: 30 o'clock, to the Mennonite cemetery north of Floradale.


Elmira Advertiser 6 Oct 1910

George married Magdalena Snyder 15 Mar 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Benjamin Snyder, Sr. and Catharine G. Saltzberger) was born 1 Feb 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Shoemaker
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6247
• Residence: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite