George William Detweiler

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• Name: William Detweiler
• Eby ID Number: 00029-2283
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

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George William Detweiler," was born September 16th, 1875."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

George — Alta Amanda Martin. Alta (daughter of Samuel S. Martin and Mary Ann Loier) was born 24 Oct 1887, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00029-2277
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

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Enoch W. Detweiler," was born near Roseville, Ontario, September 8th, 1836. He was married to Victoria Willits. They reside on his father's old homestead where he is engaged in farming. To them is born 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.].

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Walnut Grove

This is the farm of Mr. Enoch Detweiler, now an old and familiar citizen of this community. He was born in Roseville, Sept. 8, 1839, and excepting a year or two, has lived here all his life. He was married Nov. 27, 1860, to Miss Victoria Willits, formerly of Beverly. They are the parents of seven children, one son and six daughters. The late Jacob Detwiler, father of Enoch, was born in Pennsylvania, in 1808, and settled on this farm in 1830, where he lived until he died, July 2, 1885. For many years in connection with farming, he was engaged in shoemaking. In 1860 he built a cidermill on the farm. This proved to be a great convenience to the farmers and in season it has been kept in operation ever since by Enoch. It has a capacity of 100 barrels of cider every three hours, the press being of the hydraulic system. The highest number of barrels of cider it has produced in one season was 2,300. The farm which comprises fifty acres, is being worked by the son, William. Thirty three years ago Mr. Detweiler resigned his position as fireman at the sawmill of Henry Bricker, now owned and operated by Mr. D. W. Clemens, and only a few weeks ago resumed the same position as an employee of the latter gentleman. "Walnut Grove," Mr. Detweiler's home, derives its name from the large number of walnut trees now growing upon the estate. Quite a number of them were planted by his father forty years ago, and last year he himself put out 250 of the same kind.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 31 Mar 1898, p. 8

Enoch married Victoria Willits 27 Nov 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Victoria (daughter of Charles Willits and Mary Ann Mane) was born 24 Nov 1845, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1917, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Victoria Detweiler
• Eby ID Number: 00029-2277.1
• Residence: 1860, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1865, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

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In Loving Memory Died Near Roseville, Ont., on Sunday, May 20th, 1917, at 1 o'clock, a.m, Victoria Willits, Beloved wife of Mr. E.W. Detweiler, in her 74th year. The Funeral Will take place on Tuesday afternoon, 22nd inst., at 1.30 o'clock, from her late residence, thence to the Roseville Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

Funeral Card

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• Eby ID Number: 00029-2275
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist

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Jacob R. Detweiler," was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, December 15th, 1807. He was married to Anna, daughter of Isaac and Anna (High) Wismer. She was born in Lincoln County, Ontario, in 1808. They resided at Roseville, Ontario, on the farm now possessed by their son Enoch. Here they resided until their deaths. He died July 2nd, 1885, and her death took place November 5th, 1871. To them was born a family of eleven children, of whom the eldest seven, namely VI Isaac, VI Daniel, VI Benjamin, VI John, VI Jacob, VI Barbara, and VI Susannah died in infancy. The following arrived at maturity and are still living


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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Death of an Old Resident of Dumfries

There passed away, on Thursday of last week, after a short illness, Mr. Jacob R. Detweiler, aged 78 years. The deceased came to this country with his parents from Pennsylvania, when 16 years of age. He resided for a short time at Preston, when the family removed to the homestead near Roseville, at present occupied by Mr. Aaron Detweiler, his nephew. He afterwards purchased 50 acres alongside of his father's farm, where he continued to reside till the time of his death. The deceased was a shoemaker by trade, and for some years carried on that business as well as farming. He was highly respected by the residents of the township, and the funeral on Saturday last was largely attended.

Galt Reporter Jul 10 1885 pg 1

Jacob married Anna Wismer 1 Oct 1833, , Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Isaac Wismer and Anna High (Hoch)) was born 16 Aug 1808, Lincoln Co. Ontario; died 6 Nov 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Detweiler
• Name: Hanna Wismer
• Name: Nancy Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00029-2275.1
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Near Roseville, on Sabbath, 5th inst., Annie, wife of Jacob R. Detweiler, farmer, aged 63 years.

Galt Reporter Nov 10 1871 pg 3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23449

Charles — Mary Ann Mane. Mary was born Abt 1810, of, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Manny
• Name: Mary Ann Willits
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23450

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• Eby ID Number: 00029-2272

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Jacob Detweiler," second son of Jacob and Mary (Funk) Detweiler, was a native of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, where he was born November 25th, 1778. On December 15th, 1803, he was married to Susannah Rosenberger who was born in the same county as Mr. Detweiler, January 15th, 1781. When a young man he was called to the ministry of the Mennonite body, but when the Funkite question was brought up he would not give his decision in favor of either party. However, after his coming to Canada he was an active worker in behalf of the Mennonite church until his death. In 1822 they, with others, moved to Canada and settled in North Dumfries Township, Waterloo County, a little west of Roseville, on the farm now possessed by their grand-son, Aaron B. Detweiler. Here they resided until their deaths. She died September 9th, 1847, and he died August 8th, 1858. To them was born a family of 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-2-1 Jacob Detweiler Sr. Last Will and Testament of Jacob Detweiler the Elder, formerly of the Township of North Dumfries, Yeoman, deceased…the will is committed to Samuel Snyder and Benjamin Snyder, both of the Township of North Dumfries, Yeomen, the Executors named therein…

I, Jacob Detweiller Senior of the Township of North Dumfries…First I Will and ordain that my funeral expenses and all my just debts shall be paid as soon as possible on convenient after my decease. I Will and ordain that all the residue of my estate shall be divided into nine equal shares or portions and that my sons and daughters shall have each a share, and that the children of my deceased daughters Elizabeth and Nancy have one share each which has to be distributed equally amongst them, but the shares of those who are under age to remain in the hands of the Executors on interest to be delivered over to them when they arrive at the years of majority. And also that my daughter Susanna's portion of legacy be kept in the hands of the Executors when they think that she or her heirs will most need it. And that my two sons Enoch and Benjamin shall have their portions after all the rest of my family have had their portions or legacies. Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my two sons in law, Samuel Snyder and Benjamin Snyder Executors of this my Last Will and Testament.

Witnessed by Robert Worsley, Benjamin D. Snyder and Enoch Detweiler
Will dated 3^rd August 1858
Proved 13^th October 1858
Died 8^th August 1858
No Inventory

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

Jacob married Susannah Rosenberger 15 Dec 1803. Susannah was born 15 Jan 1781, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 9 Sep 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Detweiler
• Eby ID Number: 00029-2272.1

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• Eby ID Number: 00133-8206

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Isaac Wismer, "son of Abraham and Veronica (Myers) Wismer, and grandson of Henry and Barbara (Lederach) Wismer, and a great-grandson of old Jacob Wismer, was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, May 21st, 1782, and died in Lincoln County, Ontario, June 18th, 1842. He was married to Anna High (Hoch) and after her death to Anna Martin. His family consisted of thirteen children, and their descendants are to be found in Lincoln, Welland and other counties of Ontario."


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.].

Isaac — Anna High (Hoch). Anna was born Abt 1782, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8206.1