Kenneth Cassel

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227761
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1940, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Kenneth — Aleda Cressman. Aleda (daughter of Levi H. Cressman and Elmina Woolner) was born 25 Dec 1914; died 6 Jan 2018, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00021-1577
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Grave of Oliver D. Cassel
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Spinner
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carder, Woolen Mill
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Oliver D. Cassel, "was born June 16th, 1863. He is married to Barbara S. Geiger. They reside in New Dundee, Ontario, where he is engaged in the woollen mills. They have two 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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"(Preston) - Illness of two days culminated in the death here yesterday afternoon of Oliver D.Cassel, 76, a resident here over a period of 50 years. Mr. Cassel was born in New Dundee and lived there and at Chicopee before coming to Preston. The deceased was employed at the Pattinson Woollen Mill for 45years but had lived retired for the past two years. He was a member ofthe Brethren in Christ (Tunker) church.

Surviving are four sons, James Lloyd Cassel of Hamilton, Harvey at home, Percy in Gormlay, Ont., and Kenneth of Galt, five daughters, Mrs. Harvey Snider of Kitchener, Mrs. David Cober of Kossuth, Miss Laura Cassel ofStevensville, Miss Ida and Miss Annie Cassel at home, and one sister, Mrs. Henry Wagner of Kitchener. His wife predeceased him about 12 years ago while one son, Wilfred, also predeceased him. 7 grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive...Hagey's Mennonite Church Cemetery...."

KW Record obit. of Wed., Feb. 7, 1940

Oliver — Matilda Wismer. Matilda (daughter of Daniel M. Wismer and Elizabeth Cober) was born 13 Apr 1870, Rodney, Elgin Co., Ontario; died 4 Jan 1928; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Matilda Cassel
• Eby ID Number: 00021-1577.690
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Grave of Matilda Wismer
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: 00021-1575
• Residence: 1861, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Adam B. Cassel, "was born December 24th, 1836. He was married to Anna Detweiler. They resided in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, where he died February 12th, 1892. His family consisted of 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.].

Adam married Anna W. Detweiler 21 May 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Jacob Rosenberger Detweiler and Anna Wismer) was born 21 Jul 1844, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1919; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna W. Cassel
• Eby ID Number: 00029-2285
• Residence: 1861, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dressmaker

Notes:

Anna W. Detweiler," was born at Roseville, Ontario, July 21st, 1844. On May 21st, 1861, she was married to Adam B. Cassel, a farmer. They resided in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, where he died some years ago. To them was born a family of five children, namely: VI Milton, VI Oliver, VI Lovina, VI John, and VI Jacob"


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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• Birth: , Germany
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1992.1
• Birth: 29 Dec 1842
• Occupation: 1881, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; farmer
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1925, House of Industry and Refuge, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1925, House of Industry and Refuge Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Daniel Wismer lived there until he died in 1930 at age 90. The family never knew about him growing up, because the family was embarrassed by him; he was shunned by the Mennonite community because he was a violent man who beat his wife.

Facebook - "You Know You're from Kitchener When..." 2013

Daniel married Elizabeth Cober 10 Sep 1867. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Cober and Mary Groh) was born 7 Sep 1844, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1992

Notes:

Elizabeth Cober, "was born September 7th, 1844. She is married to Daniel Wismer. They reside at Rodney, Elgin County, Ontario. Their family consists 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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• Name: John Kassel
• Eby ID Number: 00021-1557
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer

Notes:

John Cassel, "the sixth member of the family, was born November 18th, 1794. He was married, September 19th, 1820, to Sarah, daughter of John Biehn. She was born February 26th, 1799, and died August 23rd 1885. In the year 1849 Mr. and Mrs. Cassel, with their family, moved to Canada and settled with their son, Abraham at Blair, Ontario, where they resided until their son, Jesse, purchased his farm near New Dundee, then they made their home with him until Mr. Cassel's death which took place September 9th, 1866. After his death she made her home with her son, John, where she died. Their family consisted 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.].

John married Sarah Biehn 19 Sep 1820. Sarah (daughter of Johannes "John" Biehn and Anna "Nancy" Bechtel) was born 26 Feb 1799, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 23 Aug 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Cassel
• Eby ID Number: 00008-1043
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Sarah Biehn, "eldest daughter of John Biehn was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, February 26th, 1799. She was married to John Cassel. they moved to Canada in 1849 and settled in Wilmot Township where she died August 23rd, 1885. 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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It is thought she is the daughter of John Biehn and Nancy Bechtel although The Biographical History of Waterloo Township indicates she was the daughter of John's father and his wife Barbara Fried. More research is needed to confirm.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22431048
• 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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22431123
• 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

Notes:

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: 00133-8258.2

Henry — Nancy Moyer. Nancy was born Abt 1790; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nancy Wismer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10258

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49287938
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1988
• Residence: 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Jacob Cober, "was born July 8th, 1815. He was married to Mary Groh who was born October 12th, 1819. They followed farming and resided in Puslinch Township, near Hespeler, Ontario. To them was born 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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COBER, JACOB C.

An Old Resident of Puslinch

The news came to this city last night of the death of Jacob Cober. At his home on the 4^th concession of Puslinch, on Sunday, March 30, 1890, aged 75 years, one of the oldest residents of west Puslinch. He was a native of the county of York and came to Puslinch over fifty years ago. He was a man of great perseverance in business, having amassed a considerable portion of this world's goods. He was a man of retiring disposition, was generally respected and held in the highest esteem by his neighbours and friends. He leaves a large family, all grown up. The funeral on the afternoon of Wed., April 2^nd was largely attended by his old friends and neighbours.

-Information from the death certificate: Informant - John Cober.


A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

Jacob married Mary Groh 6 Mar 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Groh and Susannah Wanner) was born 12 Oct 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1897; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49288086
• Name: Mary Cober
• Eby ID Number: 00045-3411

Notes:

Mary Groh, "was born October 12th, 1819. She was married to Jacob Cober who was born July 8th, 1815. They resided near Hespeler. 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.].