John Carson "Carson" Bock

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-222607
• Residence: 1967, Cooksville, York Co., Ontario
• Residence: 1978, Mississauga, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Carson and Helen had Susan Mary Bock, Barbara Jean Bock, John Allen Bock, Catherine Francis, Lawrence "Larry Carson Bock, Carol Margaret Bock

Both my parents were cremated and their ashes were dispersed at the family cottage on Shortts Lake, just near a small town in Nova Scotia called Brookfield. The Cottage is now owned by James and Helen Walsh. James is the son of Therese Courtney, who was the sister of my Mother, Helen Courtney.

Carol Bock - 2015

John — Helen Mary Courtney. Helen was born 27 Jul 1924, Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia; died 21 Feb 1998, Mississauga, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Brookfield, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Bethany Mennonite Church, Lancaster St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00012-1140.5
• Residence: 1978, 11 Centre St., Elmira, Ontario

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JOHN W. BOCK

Passed away at his residence, 11 Centre St., Elmira, on Thursday, April 20, 1978, John W. Bock in his 105^th year. A member of Bethany Missionary Church, Kitchener, he had lived on Manitoulin Island before coming to this area. Husband of the late Frances Elliott; father of Carson of Mississauga, Ronald of Elmira, Mrs. Nelson (Mildred) Lehman of Kitchener, Mrs. Bayward (Blanche) Buie of Providence Bay, Manitoulin Island and Mrs. Gordon (Edith) Eby of Cranbrook. B.C. He was predeceased by one son, Alvin. Also survived by 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Resting at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo until noon on Saturday; then to Bethany Missionary Church, Kitchener, for the funeral service at 3 p.m., Rev. Clarence Hunking officiating. Interment in Memory Gardens. Donations to the WMS of Bethany Missionary Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 22 Apr 1978

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John Bock 103 Years Young!

This grand old gentleman has just recently celebrated his 103rd birthday. His mind is still very alert and he can reminisce for hours about his past adventures in life. He spans the ages from the time of travel by oxen to the space age. Joh Bock was born in 1873 at Carlouh (sic) near Port Elgin and he moved up to Manitoulin Island at the age of 4 yrs returning to Kitchen (sic) in 1928.
John Bock's 103rd birthday was honoured by his family and friends a few weeks ago with a get together in the afternoon followed by a buffet supper at the home of his daughter Mildred Lehman in Kitchener where he is presently staying. Two beautiful cakes were cut; one was in the shape of an open book with the words '103 years that is!' on it, and the other One Hundred and Three Years young. There were many visitors to call on Mr. Bock young and old and there was a span of nearly 103 years between the youngest great granddaughter Rebecca Klink 3 weeks old and John Bock. Amongst his many gifts and cards was a framed picture of his mother Mary Ann Woods and his father Benjamin Bock, notepaper, candy tree, embroidered cushion etc. Everyone was asked to sign the Guest Book which had been started on his 100th birthday.

John Bock was the 9th child in the family. He had to work hard on the farm with his father but he was handy with his hands and as a child he made a little sleigh and hitched 2 barn cats up to it with an oxen style yoke. Mr. Bock lived with his parents after his marriage to Frances Elliot in 1906 near the present Stanley Park. He helped his father with the saw mill and he told me several interesting tales about his earlier days. He sold a young cow for $25 put $5 with it and bought his wife a sewing machine. She would spin wool and get someone else to weave cloth for their clothes. His wife also braided wheat straw to make hats and Mr. Bock would make leather mocassins for the children out of the backs of his mitts when they were worn out. They bought clothes and provisions from stores that were operated by the lumber mill.

John and Frances Bock who died in 1967 after their 65th wedding anniversary had 6 children 5 of whom are still living and John Bock has 21 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Today John Bock lives with his daughter Mildred in Kitchener or his son Carson and family in Mississauga. He reads his bible, writes letters watches T.V. and goes for the occasional car ride. He enjoys company and is a remarkable elderly gentleman in better health now than a year ago!

transcribed by Marilyn Irish

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John Bock Celebrates 104th Birthday

John Bock still enjoys visiting with his family and friends and reminiscing on his past life. He still remembers with great clarity events of 80 years ago and it is fascinating to listen to John Bock telling tales of the pioneer days.He now resides at Martin's rest home in Elmira and enjoys watching T.V. especially soap operas and church services. John Bock has two sons, three daughters (one of them being Blanche Buie of Providence Bay) 20 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren. Mr. Bock had two birthday celebrations-one at he home of his son Ron in Elmira on Sunday before the actual date and the other on the day of his birthday at the home of his daughter Mildred in Kitchener. Many friends and relatives from all over Ontario have been calling to wish him well.

It is fascinating to think that a century ago John Bock moved to the "new country" of Manitoulin Island, when he was 4 years old. His family lived in a log shanty near Stanley Park and then the following year built a log house the remains of which can still be seen beside the big old white house just west of Stanley Park. Apart from arthritis Mr. Bock is in good health and is a grand old gentleman at 104 years young.

transcribed by Marilyn Irish

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Bock, John Woods - one of the areas oldest residents passed away at the Martin's Rest Home in Elmira on Thursday, April 20, 1978 in his 105th year. Mr. Bock was born near Walkerton May 26, 1873 and when he was four the family of nine moved to what was then "new country" on Manitoulin Island. He farmed in the early part of his life on the farmed owned by Mrs. Harvey Tracy moving to the Kitchener area in 1929. In 1931 he was hired as a cartaker at the John Forsythe Co. Ltd. and remained there for 26 years until he retired at 83. He was a member of Bethany Missionary Church, Kitchener.

Husband of the late Frances Elliott and dear father of Carson of Mississauga, Ronald of Elmira, Mrs. Nelson (Mildred) Lehman of Kitchener, Mrs. Bayward (Blanche) Buie of Providence Bay and Mrs. Gordon (Edith) Eby of Cranbrook, B.C. He was predeceased by on son Alvin of Galt also survived by 22 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Rested at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home 171 King St. S. Waterloo until noon on Saturday then to Bethany Missionary Church, Kitchener for the funeral service at 3 p.m. Pall bearers, Douglas & Bob Lehman, David Bock, Joe Buie, John Bock, Carson Bock, Rev. Clarence Hunking officiated. Interment in Memory Gardens.

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John married Frances "Fannie" Elliott 15 May 1906, Carnarvon Township, Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario. Frances (daughter of William Elliott and Janet Caddel) was born 24 Mar 1886, Carnarvon Township, Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario; died 27 May 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Frances "Fannie" Bock
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59769

Notes:

Mrs. John W. Bock of 206 Simeon St., died Friday at K-W Hospital after a long illness. She was 81. The former Frances Elliott, she was born March 24, 1886, at Mindemoya, Manitoulin Island, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Elliott. She moved to Kitchener 38 years ago. She was a member of Bethany United Missionary Church and of the Patricia Chapter of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Bock was a former district deputy when a member of the Brilliant Rebecca Lodge. Surviving are her husband whom she married May 15, 1906, at Mindemoya, Manitoulin Island; three sons, Alvin of Galt, Carson of Cooksville and Ronald of Elmira; three daughters. Mrs. Nelson (Mildred) Leham of Kitchener, Mrs. Verden (Blanche) Buie of Sault Ste. Marie and Mrs. Gordon (Edith) Eby of Regina; one sister, Mrs. Stanley Goodbrand of Dundas, 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Those attending the funeral from Manitoulin were Mr. Tom Wright, Gore Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Elliot, Mindemoya, Mr. Morley Tracy, Little Current, Mr. Gilmore Tracy, Miss Elva Tracy, Spring Bay.

The Recorder, May 4, 1967

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00012-1140
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

Benjamin Bock, "was born May 7th, 1830. He is married to Mary Ann Woods, and resides on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. They have a family of eight children, namely: IV Henry, IV William, IV, Joseph, IV John, IV Abraham, IV Eliza Ann, IV Mary, and IV Rebecca."


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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Mr. Benjamin Bock is Dead
Providence Bay

Word of the sudden death of the late Benjamin Bock came early on Monday afternoon to this village; and it seemed impossible to believe the tidings. Mr. Bock had been in the best of health on the forenoon of that day,being busy in assisting to get his launch ready for removal to Providence Bay. He ate a hearty dinner and went up to the office at Mr.Riching's to post some letters. He sat down on a lounge, and upon inquiries after his health, said he felt a little tired, and in answer to further inquiries stated that he would be feeling better toward night. In a few minutes he slipped off the lounge and almost immediately the spark of life had fled. Mr. Bock was one of the early pioneers of Manitoulin and was universalla (sic) esteemed.


The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, March 16, 1911

Benjamin married Mary Ann Woods 1850. Mary (daughter of Henry Woods and Rebecca Clements) was born 4 Jun 1832, Edgefield, Norfolk, England; died 18 Dec 1910, Providence, Manitoulin Island, Manitoulin District, Ontario; was buried , Providence Bay Cemetery, Providence, Manitoulin Island, Manitoulin District, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Bock
• Eby ID Number: 00012-1140.1
• Immigration: 1836, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

The writer has been accorded the esteemed privilege of requesting the publication of some details in the life of Mary Ann, the beloved wife of Benjamin Bock, of Carnarvon, whose death occurred on the 18th inst. She was a daughter of Henry Woods, a factory operator of Norfolk, England who came to Canada when the subject of our sketch was four years of age and settled with his wife and family at Williamsburg [Kitchener], Waterloo, in 1836, where though new to the work and difficulties facing him by industry and the aid of his family he attained to comfort and affluence before his death. It was there in his early youth the dear lady learned when young to do her duty and which she never neglected through a long life of 77 years. In 1849 she was truly converted to a Christian life. In 1852 she was married to Benjamin Bock and brought him a family of nine children. In 1877 they moved to the Manitoulin Island. Since then few of the old leading residents from end to end of the Island but have been benefited by or heard of her genuine hospitality to all. We are but speaking truth when we say she was modest and unpretending, unmistakably good, always preferring the happiness and welfare of others to herself. Contented and happy with her lot. The darling of her grand children female and male who would not wish a life and death life hers. We will not essay anything to comfort the bereaved husband two years older than his beloved wife. God alone can comfort and lead him till he joins his beloved bride of 57 years ago. The burial in Providence Bay cemetery as was to be expected was largely attended. The Rev. Harvey Fry, Mennonite minister assisted by Rev. John Turnbull, Baptist, and Rev. Mr. Steele, Presbyterian, officiated. All the Ministers spoke with enthusiasm of the death-bed scene of the departed. She had borne her sufferings with Christian resignation. For some days anxious watchers stood by her bedside, suddenly the call came and she exclaimed "Jesus take me". A bright smile overspread her face and she looked her last on earth.


The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, January 6, 1910

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Card of Thanks

Mr. Benjamin Bock, now of Providence Bay, on behalf of himself and his family desires to express deep appreciation of the unremitting and unwearied kindness of the ladies of Providence Bay during the sickness and death of the late Mrs. Bock. He will never forget the warm sympathy of old neighbors in this time of his affliction


The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, January 20, 1910

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: dnf-59770

William — Janet Caddel. Janet was born Abt 1856, Of, Carnarvon Township, Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Janet Elliott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59771

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• Land: Wilmot Township - Block A Concession 4 Lot 09, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Military: War of 1812
• Eby ID Number: 00012-1130
• Birth: 18 Feb 1798
• Land: 1816, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 118, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Public Service: 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Assessor - Waterloo Township
• Public Service: 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk - Waterloo Township
• Land: 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 118, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Public Service: 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Assessor - Wilmot Township
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; potter
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retired Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jacob Bock, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 18th, 1798. He came to Canada when a mere lad and made his home with his uncle, Christian Reichart, who resided at Freeport, Ontario. He was married to Catharine daughter of old John and Elizabeth (Diefenbacher) Shupe. She was born March 29th 1798, and died May 2nd, 1869. He died March 18th 1867. The resided near New Dundee, Ontario, on the farm now possessed by Mr. David E. Bergey. To them was born a family of fifteen 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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On the 18th of March, in Wilmot Township, Waterloo Co., C.W., JACOB BOCK, aged 78 years and one month. He leaves a widow and ten children to mourn their loss. Funeral sermons were preached by the brethren George Smith and Moses Bowman. He was a Deacon in the Mennonite Church for 24 years. L.B.

HERALD OF TRUTH - Volume IV, Number 5 - May 1867 - Page 78

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Jacob Bock's Will:

The last will and testament of Jacob Bock the Elder of the Township of Wilmot in the County of Waterloo, in the Province of Upper Canada. I Jacob Bock considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being yet of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same, do make and publish this my last will and testament in the following manner and form.

First, I will that my funeral expenses and other lawful debts shall as soon as may be paid by hereinafter named Executor out of my Estate. I will that after my death my beloved wife Katharine shall have and own and possess all the household furniture together with all and singular the effects commodities and income from the farm on which we now live and every property that I may be in possession of at my death the same to have and to hold for her own use and benefit as long as she shall live.

I Will that after her death all the household furniture and all her private property shall he appraised and sold by my after named executor to the best advantage either public or private as to him shall seem most fit and proper. I also will that my daughter Magdalena shall have the sum of One Hundred Dollars and the privilege of taking any article at the appraisment for her own use, all this over and above her lawful share.

I Will that one year after the demise of myself and wife my Estate shall be settled and a division made among all my children so they all receive ever equal and alike, and concerning the legacy in my favor from my Brother John's Estate in the State of Pennsylvania when that becomes due and is collected then I Will that that also be divided even equal and alike, and lastly that Wendle Hallman of the Township of Wilmot in the County of Waterloo and Province of Upper Canada be constituted and appointed the Executor of this my last will and Testament and he is hereby enpowered to collect debts grant receipts and to do my thing and everything that may be required in settling up the Estate, revoking all former wills heretofore by me made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty ninth day of January one thousand eight hundred and sixty one.

Signed, Jacob Bock

Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said Jacob Bock as his last will and testament in the presence of us, who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed their names.
Signed, John Hallman; Jacob Bock, Junior.

Filed for recording, October 27 A.D. 1876. A true copy taken from the original Nov. 16, 1876. A. A. Skinner, Register.
(Source: Will Book, Vol H., Page

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JACOB BOCK (1789-1867): WATERLOO COUNTY'S FIRST POTTER by Michael Bird

Dr. Bird, an associate professor of Religious Studies at Renison College, University of Waterloo, has made an extensive study of Germanic folk arts and crafts in Ontario and is the author of a number of books and articles dealing with the subject.

The tradition of village craftsmanship was particularly strong throughout the 19th century in Waterloo County, supported by the German settlers and their descendants who patronized local cabinetmakers, blacksmiths, weavers and potters. Of special interest is a Mennonite craftsman who produced redware pottery in the 1820s, making him the earliest known potter of Waterloo County, and one of the earliest in Upper Canada.

During the early waves of emigration from Pennsylvania to Waterloo Township, numerous talented craftsmen brought with them the necessary skills required by a fledgling community along the Grand River. Among these early settlers appears the name of Jacob Bock, a Pennsylvania-German Mennonite whose family made the trek from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Canada in the early 1800s. According to the account of local historian Ezra E. Eby, Jacob Bock came to Canada when a mere lad and made his home with his uncle, Christian Reichert, who resided at Freeport, Ontario.(Footnote 1) Married to Catharine Shupe (1798-1869), he lived in the Freeport area until eventually moving a few miles further to the west, where he took up farming near New Dundee, settling on the farm later owned by David E. Bergey.

Throughout his life, Jacob Bock was to serve the local community in various capacities, including both civic and religious functions. In 1823 he was appointed township clerk, a task he performed until 1827, when the position was filled by David Clemens. (Footnote 2) Bock returned to these duties in later years. In a letter written in 1844 to his brothers John and David, of Greencastle, Pennsylvania, Jacob narrates the following interesting story:

I myself have now been confined for two weeks with a sore foot. I had for two years to travel our township regularly to take the assessment, and this year on the 8th of March, when on my return home after taking my route, my horse fell with me and bruised my right foot in such a manner that after riding about a mile my foot swelled so that I had to cut the boot to get it off. (Footnote 3)

In addition to his services as township clerk, Jacob Bock accepted, somewhat reluctantly, the township position of superintendent of Common Schools, which he described as a very critical, harassing, difficult, unprofitable and like-wise responsible business, and an imposed task which ...I still expect to get through with credit to myself and without incurring any penalty. (Footnote 4)

That Jacob Bock was a man of strong religious character is attested by family recollection and by notes preserved by descendants, (Footnote 5) and by the fact he was ordained the first deacon in the Blenheim Mennonite Church, assuming that position in 1841. (Footnote 6) He served in this capacity until his death in 1867, when he was succeeded by John Cressman. (Footnote 7)

On the basis of known signed and dated pieces, it appears that the pottery-making career of Jacob Bock was brief and of modest proportion. The positively identifiable crocks from his hand were made within a few short years. Most were made in a single year, 1825, between the dates of January 4 and September 17. One jar is dated 1822, making it possibly the earliest known surviving example of Ontario redware pottery. That pottery-making was a short-lived activity is suggested in the remark by descendants, pottery-making must have been a sideline for him; he was really a farmer first and foremost. (Footnote 8)

Pottery examples attributable to Jacob Bock are few in number, but include several unusual straight-sided earthenware jars with applied decoration in the form of faces and a figure labelled S. Ambrosius. From these pieces it is apparent that he employed a mould with which he was able to fashion identical details. Made of dark earthenware, these jars are finished with transparent glaze. They do not possess the dramatic mottling or spatter technique used by many Germanic potters in Ontario, although the interiors are finished with a black speckling similar to that used by later Waterloo County potters such as William K. Eby (1831-1910) of Conestogo.

The choice of design motifs on the Bock earthenware jars suggests the possibility that he was familiar with comparatively sophisticated European press-moulded ceramics. Such applied figurative details are to be seen also on stoneware pottery. It is not inconceivable that he had seen a single piece from which he adapted general design arrangements used in his own work. The figure of St. Ambrosius, known traditionally as patron saint of bees, is imprinted four times on some jars, while on the September 17, 1825 example it appears twice. Some jars have a small number of applied faces, while the September 17 jar has this detail applied in 46 places around the exterior of the piece! In contrast to much simple utilitarian earthenware of Ontario's Germanic settlements, the pieces made by Jacob Bock present an almost formal appearance, an effect to be achieved again at a much later date by Germanic potters in Huron County who produced urns and flowerpots with applied sprigs and floral embellishments. While Jacob Bock made a very small number of jars during a brief period for localized use, these later potters manufactured a large quantity of decorated earthenware over a lengthy period for comparatively wide distribution.

Two other pre-1830 pottery examples found in Waterloo County are of somewhat less certain attribution. One is a simple storage jar with the date 1820 inscribed on the bottom, found in Preston (Cambridge). Another is a redware barrel, inscribed Waterloo 1827. The signature on this piece, if by the same hand, suggests a production of at least five years. If by another hand, it raises the intriguing possibility of two potters at work in Waterloo Township at an extremely early date.

Although the pottery-making career of Jacob Bock was of short duration, it is interesting that he apparently continued to think of himself as a craftsman until late in life. Indeed, in the 1851 Ontario Census there appears a last descriptive entry: Jacob Bock potter retired craftsman. (Footnote 9)

FOOTNOTES
1. Ezra E. Eby, A Biographical History of Early Settlers and Their Descendants in Waterloo Township (Kitchener: reprinted by Eldon D. Weber, 1971), p. 69.
2. Waterloo Historical Society, vol. 16 (1928), p. 39.
3. Waterloo Historical Society, vol. 50 (1962), p. 93.
4. Ibid., p. 93.
5. Much helpful information was generously provided to the writer by Evelyn Blundell, Mildred Lehman and other descendants in
conversations in August and September, 1980.
6. Cf. L. J. Burkholder, A Brief History of the Mennonites in Ontario (Toronto, 1935), p. 280.
7. Ibid., p. 64.
8. Cameron Bock of New Dundee made this observation in conversations with the author in January, 1980, indicating that it was a generally-held view among family descendants.
9. Recorded in 1851 Ontario Census Returns, District 2, Wilmot Township, Waterloo County, p. 69.
(Source: Waterloo Historical Society, Volume 20, 1982)

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"... On the 18th day of June, 1812, President Madison declared war against England. This placed the Pennsylvania people in a very trying position and as they could not be induced to take up arms, they were pressed into service as teamsters and were obliged to furnish their own horses. Ox-teams were employed when no horses were to be had. Those who were required to serve in this capacity were Christian Schneider Jr., Peter Erb, Joseph Eby, Samuel Eschelman, Benjamin Springer, Frederick Herner, Jacob Bock, Henry Pannebecker, John Scheirich, Henry Wismer, John Biehn, Adam Shupe and Wildfong.

In January, 1813, General Proctor defeated the Americans near Detroit, capturing General Wilkinson with 500 men. In September General Harrison having been joined by a fierce body of riflemen from Kentucky, advanced towards Detroit in such force that General Proctor crossed the Detroit River and retreated up the Thames. On being followed by the American Army of 3500 men, he made a stand at Moraviantown with 800 British and 500 Indians under Tecumseh. This warrior was killed, and Proctor retreated in great confusion to Burlington Heights in order to join the Niagara Army. A number of the Waterloo people were up at the battle on the Thames. These Waterloo boys acting as teamsters had taken shelter in a swamp near by while the battle was being fought. An officer of the British army, seeing that all was lost, gave them warning, said 'Boys, all is lost, clear out and make the best you can,' upon which some ran, while others unhitched their horses and rode off for their lives. Christian Schneider Jr., who carried the money-safe on his wagon, cleared out on his horses, leaving the wagon with all its contents behind. In this defeat old Adam Shupe was taken prisoner by the Americans. He was taken before General Harrison who, perceiving his innocent and harmless appearance, dismissed him and granted him permission to return to his Canadian home. He lost both his horses and wagon. Christian Schneider was away the greater part of the summer. On his first trip he had a two-horse team. After being home a few weeks he had to go again, this time with a four-horse team. During this war which lasted a little more than two years, quite a number of small battles were fought in the Niagara Peninsula and in the vicinity of Detroit. Quite a few of these Pennsylvania Dutch boys were pressed to serve as teamsters and exposed to all manner of danger, but strange to say, not one lost his life through the war.

On the 24th of December, 1814, peace was made between England and the United States, leaving each in exactly the same position as they had been before the war. After peace was restored the government of Canada fully compensated those teamsters for their losses during the war and for their valuable services. Christian Schneider Jr. was paid $5.00 a day for the time he served with a two-horse team, and $8.00 per day for a four-horse team, besides they were paid for horses and wagons that were lost during the time they served the government."


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 — Catharine Shupe. Catharine (daughter of John Shupe and Elizabeth Diefenbach) was born 29 Mar 1798, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 2 May 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 May 1869, Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catharine Bock
• Eby ID Number: 00095-5353.3

Notes:

On Sunday, the 2d of May, in Wilmot Township, Waterloo County, Ontario, Widow Catharine Bock, aged 71 years, 2 months and 4 days. Her maiden name was Schupp. She was sick about eight days, during which time she suffered much; not withstanding she said: "My Savior suffered much more and was entirely innocent." She was much concerned about the Salvation of her Children, and admonished them to live peaceably together, and finally she said she had committed them to the care of the Lord, and desired to meet them all in heaven. She was buried on the 5th at Blenheim M. House. The funeral services were conducted by John Baer, Jacob Hallmann, Enoch Detweiler and George Smith.


Herald of Truth - Volume VI, Number 12 - December 1869 - pages 190 & 191

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33067
• Historic Building: 1854, 1643 Bleams Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

The writer has been accorded the esteemed privilege of requesting the publication of some details in the life of Mary Ann, the beloved wife of Benjamin Bock, of Carnarvon, whose death occurred on the 18th inst. She was a daughter of Henry Woods, a factory operator of Norfolk, England who came to Canada when the subject of our sketch was four years of age and settled with his wife and family at Williamsburg, Waterloo, in 1836, where though new to the work and difficulties facing him by industry and the aid of his family he attained to comfort and affluence before his death. It was there in his early youth the dear lady learned when young to do her duty and which she never neglected through a long life of 77 years. In 1849 she was truly converted to a Christian life. In 1852 she was married to Benjamin Bock and brought him a family of nine children. In 1877 they moved to the Manitoulin Island. Since then few of the old leading residents from end to end of the Island but have been benefited by or heard of her genuine hospitality to all. We are but speaking truth when we say she was modest and unpretending, unmistakably good, always preferring the happiness and welfare of others to herself. Contented and happy with her lot. The darling of her grand children female and male who would not wish a life and death life hers. We will not essay anything to comfort the bereaved husband two years older than his beloved wife. God alone can comfort and lead him till he joins his beloved bride of 57 years ago. The burial in Providence Bay cemetery as was to be expected was largely attended. The Rev. Harvey Fry, Mennonite minister assisted by Rev. John Turnbull, Baptist, and Rev. Mr. Steele, Presbyterian, officiated. All the Ministers spoke with enthusiasm of the death-bed scene of the departed. She had borne her sufferings with Christian resignation. For some days anxious watchers stood by her bedside, suddenly the call came and she exclaimed "Jesus take me". A bright smile overspread her face and she looked her last on earth.


The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, January 6, 1910

Historic Building:
2 1/2 story three bay Georgian Revival house on the south side of Bleams Road. Contructed in 1854 by Henry Woods. In 1991 was used as a parsonage of the Freedom in Christ Church.

Henry — Rebecca Clements. Rebecca was born 18 Nov 1812, Edgefield, Norfolk, England; died 1 Apr 1879; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Rebecca Woods
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59755
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

It is reported but not yet proved that Rebecca Clements father was John Clements b1787 Edgefield Norfolk England.