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  1. 1.  Jack Leaper

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Walter J. Leaper was born 14 Aug 1885, , England (son of Louis Leaper and Jane); died 22 Oct 1909, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49544
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant Labourer
    • Misfortune: 1907, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; killed in boiler explosion
    • Occupation: 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; drilling
    • Occupation: 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; trunk maker

    Walter married Evelyn Esther Strome 26 Mar 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Evelyn (daughter of Moses R. Strome and Emma Victoria Stone) was born 23 Apr 1883, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1965, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Evelyn Esther Strome was born 23 Apr 1883, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Moses R. Strome and Emma Victoria Stone); died 4 Sep 1965, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184574186
    • Name: Evelyn Esther Harmer
    • Name: Evelyn Esther Leaper
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226665
    • Residence: 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1912, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Edward Harmer

    Mrs. Edward Harmer, 83, of Plattsville, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Hannenberg, Plattsville, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Harmer was the former Evelyn Esther Strome, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses Strome, and was born in Linwood.

    Among the survivors are four sons, Rex, Gerald and Clare, all of Plattsville, and Jack, of Galt; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Audrey) Hannenberg, Plattsville, and Mrs. Weir (Doreen) Graham, of Bright; and one sister, Mrs. Reba Shearer of Galt. She was predeceased by her husband.

    Private funeral services were held on Wednesday at the Glendinning funeral home, Plattsville, with interment in the Chesterfield cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent, September 8, 1966

    Children:
    1. 1. Jack Leaper
    2. Audrey Mae Leaper was born 11 Sep 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Plattsville Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Louis Leaper was born CA 1835, , England; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49542

    Louis — Jane. Jane was born CA 1845, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Jane was born CA 1845, , England; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jane Leaper
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49258

    Children:
    1. William Leaper was born 2 Aug 1866, , England; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Alfred Leaper was born 31 Mar 1876; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 2. Walter J. Leaper was born 14 Aug 1885, , England; died 22 Oct 1909, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Moses R. Strome was born Mar 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John R. Strome and Nancy R. "Annie" Rosenberger); died 4 Oct 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47934567
    • Eby ID Number: 00120-7491
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Moses Strome, "a farmer, resides in Wellesley Township near Linwood, Ontario. He was first married to Sarah Congo and after her decease to Emma Stone."

    Moses — Emma Victoria Stone. Emma (daughter of Abijah Howard Stone and Mary Landerkin) was born 18 Dec 1856, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1920, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Emma Victoria Stone was born 18 Dec 1856, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abijah Howard Stone and Mary Landerkin); died 24 May 1920, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Emma Victoria Strome
    • Eby ID Number: 00120-7491.2
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. Mary Victoria "Victoria" Strome was born 6 Oct 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jessie Annie Strome was born 20 Jul 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1881; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Weston Strome was born 16 Jun 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Wilbert Weston Strome was born 1 Jul 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1906, Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Esther Maud Strome was born 23 Apr 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 3. Evelyn Esther Strome was born 23 Apr 1883, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1965, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    7. Elijah H. Strome was born 7 Aug 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1961, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 May 1961, Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John Elmer Strome was born 22 Jan 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Grace Henietta Strome was born 17 Apr 1890, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1965, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Reba Alberta Strome was born 18 Mar 1894, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1989; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Verlie Strome was born 26 May 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Gladys Strome was born 26 May 1900, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  John R. Strome was born 12 Feb 1810, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Christian Strome and Mary Rutt); died 19 Aug 1865, Fisher Mills, (Cambridge) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Johann R. Strome
    • Eby ID Number: 00120-7466
    • Death: 17 Sep 1877, Fisher Mills, (Cambridge) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    John Strome, "the youngest and only son of Christian and Mary (Rutt) Strome, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 12th, 1810. On March 31st, 1831, he was married to Nancy, the youngest daughter of Jacob and Polly (Detweiler) Rosenberger. She was born May 7th, 1812. After their marriage they resided on the old "Strome Homestead," near Fisher's Mills, where he died August 19th, 1865. Old Mrs. John Strome is still living and quite smart for a woman of so great an age. At present she has her home with her son, Abram. Their family consisted of twelve 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 Nancy R. "Annie" Rosenberger 31 Mar 1831. Nancy (daughter of Jacob Rosenberger and Maria "Polly" Detweiler) was born 7 May 1812, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 13 Jul 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Nancy R. "Annie" Rosenberger was born 7 May 1812, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Jacob Rosenberger and Maria "Polly" Detweiler); died 13 Jul 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Rosenberger
    • Name: Nancy R. "Annie" Strome
    • Eby ID Number: 00095-5408
    • Residence: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Nancy Rosenberger, "was born May 7th, 1812. She was married to John Strome. They had a family of twelve 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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    Died at Berlin, July 13th, at the residence of her son, Mr. Abram R. Strome, Mrs. John R Strome, aged 91 years, 3 months. Of a family of twelve children, the following survive: - Henry R. and Abram R. of Berlin; David of Elmira; Aaron of Floradale; Isaiah of Brandon, Man.; Amos of Minnesota; Elijah of California, and Mrs. Geo. Diebel of Waterloo. The deceased was a member of the Evangelical church. The funeral takes place to-day (Thursday) at 1 p.m., from the residence of Abram R. Strome, corner Weber and Cedar streets, to Roseville cemetery.


    Elmira Signet Newspaper 16 July 1903 p. 1, col. 4

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    DEATH OF Mrs. J. H. STROME.

    The death of Mrs. J.R. Strome, (Nancy Rosenburger) took place on Monday afternoon, at the home of her son, Abram R., corner of Weber and Cedar streets, at the advanced age of 91 years. She has been for about twelve years living in Berlin. Her husband predeceased her over a quarter of a century ago. Of a family of twelve children the following survive - Henry H. and Abram R. of Berlin; David of Elmira, Aaron of Floradale; Isaiah of Brandon, Manitoba; Amos of Minnesota; Elijah of California, and Mrs. Geo. Diebel of Waterloo. The deceased was a member of the Evangelical Church. The funeral will take place on Thursday at 1 p. m. from the residence of Mr. Abram H. Strome, corner of Weber and Cedar streets, to Roseville cemetery.

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    On her tombstone her name is given as Mills, this is because she raised her grandchildren whose surname was Mills.

    Residence:
    Lived with her son Abraham.

    Children:
    1. Abraham Rosenberger "Abram" Strome was born 21 Mar 1833, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. David R. Strome was born 6 Oct 1834, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1908, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Henry R. Strome was born 1 Nov 1835, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Strome was born Abt 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. John R. Strome was born 19 Sep 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1855; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    6. Aaron R. Strome was born 2 May 1842, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Elizabeth Strome was born 2 Apr 1844, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1875, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    8. 6. Moses R. Strome was born Mar 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Nancie Strome was born 3 Oct 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1936; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Amos Strome was born 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Isaiah R. Strome was born 7 Oct 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Elijah Strome was born Abt 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 14.  Abijah Howard Stone was born 2 Nov 1817, Bond Head, West Gwillimbury Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 24 May 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: pioneer, story
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38965
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Notes:

    Historical Atlas of Wellington County published 1906

    STONE ABIJAH, (d), late of Wellesley, was b in Simcoe County 1818 and died at the age of 78. He was of English descent and owned a small farm in Gwillimbury. With a large family to provide for, it became necessary to look for wider field of labor; accordingly in 1848 he purchased 285 acres in Wellesley Township and 115 in Peel. The land at that time was worth $500 per lot and is now valued at $28,000. Mr Stone was always active in every work that pertained to the welfare of his Neighbours, and his country. He was one of the pioneers whose name is worthy of a place with the nations builders of Canada. He took a great interest in church affairs, and was Stewart and Trustee of the Meth church for many years. In political views he was a Liberal. He M. Mary Landerkin who d. at the age of 80.

    Issue: Mrs John Cadwell (d) John in Perth Co; James H in Peel; Mrs a Cunningham in Wellesley Tp; George in Wellesley, on the old homestead and Mr Stone in Wellesley.

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    Abijah was the son of Solomon West Stone 1789-1867 and Esther Hayward 1782-1830

    Abijah — Mary Landerkin. Mary was born 21 May 1819, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1899, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Mary Landerkin was born 21 May 1819, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1899, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: , Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Name: Mary Stone
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38966
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, , England; Methodist

    Notes:

    Mary was the daughter of James George Landerkin 1793-1854 and Elizabeth Fenton 1795-1881

    Children:
    1. Esther Ann Stone was born 17 Dec 1844, Bondhead, Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 1 Dec 1881; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. James Henry Stone was born 18 Aug 1845, Bondhead, Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 11 May 1909, Winfield, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Isaac John Stone was born 1847, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1917, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth Adelaide Stone was born 18 Apr 1850, Bond Head, West Gwillimbury Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 28 Jan 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Solomon George W. "George" Stone was born 24 Oct 1852, Bond Head, West Gwillimbury Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 15 May 1931, New Liskeard, Dymond Twp., Timiskaming District, Ontario; was buried 17 May 1931, Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Emma Victoria Stone was born 18 Dec 1856, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1920, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Mary Jane Stone was born 16 Mar 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1863; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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