Dilman Bliehm

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• Name: David Bleam
• Eby ID Number: 00079-4749.7
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Bleam.--Dilman, son of Jonathan and Margaret Bleam, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., June 9, 1858, and came to Michigan with his parents in 1875. They purchased the farm in Bowne that has since been his home with the exception of about three years' residence in Canada. He was united in marriage to Littlian Elizabeth Spaetzel in Waterloo Co., Ont., in the fall of 1889. To this union were born four children, 2 daughters and 2 sons. The eldest daughter, Mrs. Adeline Overholt, died in Feb. 1914. Dilman was a member of the Mennonite Church since his early manhood. He was known and respected throughout this entire vicinity and for many miles around. He will be mourned and greatly missed as a good neighbor and friend. After a week's illness he passed away at his home December 26, 1926; aged 68 y. 6 m. 15 d. He is survived by his devoted companion, one daughter, two sons, nine grandchildren, one sister, one brother and a large number of other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Bowne Mennonite Church conducted by the brothern Ira S. Johns and Aldus Brackbill. Tex. (which was chosen by the family) Jno. 3: 16

Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 43 -January 20, 1927, pages 910, 911, 912

Dilman married Lilly Elizabeth Spaetzel , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lilly (daughter of William Spaetzel and Elizabeth Miesner) was born 9 Apr 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1928, Bowne Township, Kent Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet]

1. Albert Bliehm died Yes, date unknown.
2. Arthur Bliehm died Yes, date unknown.
3. Angeline Bliehm died Yes, date unknown.
4. Adeline Bliehm was born 14 Jan 1891, near, Elmdale, Ionia, Michigan, United States; died 19 Feb 1915, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States.

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• Name: Jonathan Bliehm
• Eby ID Number: 00079-4749.1
• Occupation: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; millwright
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mill wright
• Occupation: 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mill wright
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Jonathan married Margaretta "Margaret" Miller 12 Jul 1853, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaretta (daughter of John B. Miller and Elizabeth Latschaw) was born 11 Jul 1828, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Aug 1912, Bowne Center, Kent, Michigan, United States; was buried , Mennonite Cemetery, Alto, Kent, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaretta "Margaret" Bleam
• Name: Rebecca Miller
• Eby ID Number: 00079-4749
• Residence: 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Margaretta Miller, "was born July 11th, 1828, and was married to Jonathan Bliehm . They reside in Michigan where he is engaged in farming. To them were born the following children, namely: Eliza, Hettie (dead), Henry, Angeline, Mary Ann, and Dilman."

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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Margretha Miller was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 11, 1828, died at the home of her son, Dilman in Kent Co., Mich., Aug. 24, 1912; aged 83 y. 1 m. 13 d. She was one of a family of six children. One sister Mrs. Elizabeth Keller, died a few years ago. The others have lived to reach, or nearly so, the three score years and ten. She was united in marriage to Jonathan Bleam in Ontario, July 12. 1853. To them were born three sons and four daughters. The father and three children, Aaron, Ester and Mary Ann, have preceded this aged mother into eternity. Two sons and two daughters remained to comfort and care for her during her reclining years. 36 years ago Mrs. Bleam with her husband and children came to Michigan and settled on the farm that has since been her home. She has been a member of the Mennonite Church from girlhood, but for many years has not been able to enjoy its service on account of failing health. She is survived by her son Dilman with whom she lived, another son Henry and her two daughters, Mrs. Samuel Stahl and Mrs. John Stahl one brother in Michigan, two sisters and 1 brother in Canada, also several grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Besides these she leaves a large circle of nieces, nephews and other relations.

"Sleep, peacefully sleep, dear mother,
Your cares and your sorrows are o'er;
On this side the shore we'll miss you,
On the other you will meet those gone before."

Gospel Herald - Volume V, Number 25 - September 19, 1912 - page 399,400

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• Eby ID Number: 00010-1091

Notes:

Daniel Bliehm, "was born in 1775 and was married to Nancy Latschaw."


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.].

Daniel — Nancy Latschaw. Nancy was born Abt 1771; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nancy Bliehm
• Eby ID Number: 00010-1091.1

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93758004
• Eby ID Number: 00079-4748
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• 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; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

John B. Miller, "the eldest, was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, February 24th, 1802, and was married, in Waterloo County, March 30th, 1827, to Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac and Susannah (Kindig) Latschaw. She was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, October 13th, 1802. They resided in Woolwich Township, on the farm now possessed by Moses Brubacher. He died September 20th, 1881, and she died in Wallace, Perth County, July 30th, 1885. To them was born a family of nine 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.].

John married Elizabeth Latschaw 30 Mar 1827, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Isaac Latschaw and Susannah Kindig) was born 13 Oct 1802, Colebrook, Dale, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 30 Jul 1885, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Miller
• Eby ID Number: 00070-4198
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

Notes:

Elizabeth Latschaw "was born October 13th, 1802. She was married to John B. Miller who was born February 24th, 1802. They resided on a farm in Woolwich Township, about two miles due east of Heidelberg where he died in September, 1881. After his death she made her home with her daughter where she died."



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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00010-1089

Notes:

Christian Bliehm, "the old progenitor of the Bliehm family, was born in Canton, Berne, Switzerland, in 1741, and when he was about seventeen years of age he, in company with others, emigrated to America and landed at Philadelphia in 1758. He settled in Montgomery County where he was married to Salome Langenoecker in 1769. They had 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.].

Christian married Salome Longenoecker 1769, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Salome was born 20 Jun 1746, Coventry, Chester, Pennsylvania; died 1811, , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Salome Bliehm
• Eby ID Number: 00010-1089.1

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37041817
• Eby ID Number: 00079-4747
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 007, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Residence: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Jacob Miller, "a native of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, was born March 26th, 1777, and was married to Magdalena, youngest daughter of Peter and Mary (Bear) Bricker (No. 1322). She was born May 12th, 1775, and died in Woolwich Township, Waterloo County, Ontario, January 6th, 1853. He died October 26th 1853. They moved to Canada some seventy years ago and settled a little north of Waterloo, on the farm now possessed by Andrew Groff. To them were born five 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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A-1-18 Jacob Miller Sr.: The Last Will and Testament of Jacob Miller Senior, of the Township of Waterloo, Gentleman.

…I Jacob Miller, senior, of the Township of Waterloo, Gentleman, do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament…I will and desire that all my just debts, testamentary and funeral expenses be paid as soon as conveniently can be after my decease, and as to my worldly estate, I will unto my daughter, Magdalena Miller, now Magdalena Pistor, the four acres of land where upon she now resides, being part of Lots numbers seven and twelve of the German Company tract in said Township, for her and her husband to have and to hold during their natural lives, and after their decease to be divided equally among her heirs, for the consideration sum of five shillings of lawful money.. As to my worldly estate the remainder thereof shall be divided equally among all my sons and daughters, share and share alike and as soon as conveniently after my decease, my hereinafter named Executors shall hold an appraisment, and have the whole of my property appraised, such that I have not willed to my daughter Magdalene, and sell the same by Public
Auction to the highest bidder and the roceeds thereof divide equally among my lawful heirs, my will further is that the money due me, or such that may soon be due, from Andrew Groff to me, shall not be drove in or collected from Andrew Groff, not until two years after my decease, and no sooner, and I nominate and appoint my trusty and worthy friend Joseph M. Weber to be the Executor of this my Last Will and Testament….

Witnessed: Moses Springer and Matthias G. Haug
Will dated the 15 Oct 1853
Proved and Insinuated 3 November 1853
[No inventory sum]


Wills of Waterloo County Register A 1853-1871, transcribed by Frances Hoffman

Residence:
Staying with Henry and Catherine Martin

Jacob — Magdalena Bricker. Magdalena (daughter of Peter Bricker and Mary Baehr) was born 12 May 1775, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 6 Jan 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37041585
• Name: Magdalena Miller
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1322

Notes:

Magdalena Bricker,"the second and youngest daughter of Peter and Mary (Bear) Bricker, was born May 12th, 1775. She was married to Jacob Miller who was born in Pennsylvania, March 26th, 1777, and died in Waterloo County, October 26th, 1853. She died January 6th, 1853. To them were born five 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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• Interesting: pioneer, story
• Eby ID Number: 00070-4192.3
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 015N, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Isaac Latschaw "We have no means of ascertaining the true ancestry of this family. Some maintain that the old pioneer settler was a native of France and was a descendant of some Hugenot family, while others think he was a native of Holland. We shall begin this family with I Isaac Latschaw who was born January 9th, 1774, in Colebrook, Dale Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. His boyhood days were quietly spent on the farm of his father. After arriving at maturity he was married to Susannah Kindig who was born July 19th, 1782. During the early part of the present century (1822) they moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County where they resided at different places. They owned a beautiful farm at Mannheim, Ontario, where they resided many years. The evening of their life was spent with their son-in-law, Mr. Hostetler, where they died. His death took place February 14th, 1857, and she died September 17th, 1859. To them were born ten 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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A-1-126 Isaac Latchar Sr. Probate of the will of Isaac Latschar Sr., of the Township of Wilmot, Gentleman, deceased, on the petition of Isaac Latschar Junior (Jacob Hagey the other executor having duly renounced)…

I, Issac Latshar being in a declining state of health…First, I will that my funeral expenses and all other debts shall be paid out of my estate as soon as may be after my decease…I will that my personal and real estate of whatever property or nature the same may consist at the time of my decease shall all be sold by public or private sale as soon after my decease as my herinafter named executor may then judge suitable. I will that my beloved wife Susana Latschaur[sic] have the one third of all the neat money arising out of my whole real and personal estate. I also give and bequeath unto my said wife two bedsteads and bedding of her choosing also my clock with the case, my stove, my bureau and my kitchen cupboard with its usual contents. And, I will that my said wife shall possess and enjoy all of the property above willed to her during her natural life and I will that the same shall be in lieu of her lawful dower. I give unto my son Jacob Latshar twenty five pounds cr. I will to my son Isaac Latshar twenty five pound cr. To my son Moses Latshar twenty five pounds cr. To be paid to them out of the first payment arising of my estate and of my three sons above mentioned each to have twenty five pounds Cr of the last payment arising of my estate. I will that my wife shall have twenty five pound of the first payment arising of my estate and the remainder of her dower yearly, as the payments come due of my estate. And applicable to the payment of my children not to interfere with any of the herein above ordinance by me maid[sic]. I will that all the residue of my whole estate shall be equally divided share and share like to all my sons and daughters, when the money comes due of my estate. And I do hereby empower my herein after named executors to make sign seal and deliver to any purchase or purchasers of any part of the whole of my real estate all such deeds of conveyance or other instruments as the law may require here in Canada and likewise in the United States and I do hereby declare and acknowledge the same as good and lawful as if I had signed sealed and delivered the same myself personally. And lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my son Issac Latshar and Jacob Haygy[sic] to be the true and lawful executors of this my last will and testament….

Witnessed by Geo. B. Bechtel and Abram Bricker
Will dated 7^th November 1856
Probate granted 11^th March 1857
Died 14^th February 1857
Inventory £1425/3/1

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 partial transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

Isaac — Susannah Kindig. Susannah was born 19 Jul 1782, , USA; died 17 Sep 1859; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susan Kindig
• Name: Susannah Latschaw
• Eby ID Number: 00070-4192.4