Winnifred "Winnie" Musselman

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• Name: Winnie Musselman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23689
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00083-4986
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1883, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pump Maker
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer General
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Josiah Musselman, "was born February 29th, 1860. He is married to Catharine Beatty. They reside in Elmira and have a family of four 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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Mr. Josiah Musselman, although in the draying business only a few years, has succeeded in acquiring a considerable business in this line. He has two teams and is prepared to do all kinds of draying on short notice.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

Josiah married Catharine Beaty 3 Oct 1883, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Simon Beaty and Julia Ann Bascomb) was born 10 Mar 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1898; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Musselman
• Eby ID Number: 00083-4986.1
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44659227
• Eby ID Number: 00083-4982
• Residence: 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Isaac Musselman, "the second son of Frederick and Anna (Erb) Musselman, was born September 1st, 1833. He was first married to Magdalena Groff who was born April 8th, 1832, and died July 21st, 1856, leaving two children. After her decease he was married to Susannah, daughter of Peter and Maria (Bowman) Winger. She was born January 23rd, 1840. They resided in Elmira where he died September 4th, 1884"

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 married Susannah Winger 16 Jun 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Reeve Peter Winger and Maria Bauman) was born 23 Jan 1840, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1912; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Musselman
• Eby ID Number: 00128-8013
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Winger, "was born January 23rd, 1840. She resides in Elmira and was married to Isaac Musselman."


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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• Residence: Mennonite
• Eby ID Number: 00027-2013.4
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Simon Beaty, "is married and resides in Woolwich Township, opposite the Wellesley and Peel Townline, where he owns a beautiful farm."


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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THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE

An interesting meeting took place the Saturday before last in the old log cabin in Waterloo Park.

This house was, of course, the first schoolhouse in this area and stood originally on the school-house square at the corner of King and Church Streets in Waterloo. It was built in 1820 and served its purpose until 1842, when it was torn down and a 1-storey stone house was constructed on the site. The dismantled log house was erected again in Greenbush and served as a residence for a long time for the coloured man, Mr. Carroll and his family. In the course of this year, the Waterloo Park Commissioners purchased the house, moved it to their park and furnished it again as it was when it was a school-house.

At this gathering, in addition to many other ladies and gentlemen, the following (male and female) former pupils attended, took their places on the benches, and were called to order by the 82-year-old teacher, Benjamin Burkholder, who held the scepter, or rather, the switch, from 1831 to 1842 in the old log-house: Joel Guth, 80 years old; Abraham Scherk, Blair, 79; Jakob Bricker, Waterloo, 77; Sarah Burkholder, nee Erb, Bridgeport, 75; Amos Weber, Berlin, 73; John C, Bricker, Hawksville, 71; Maria Erb, nee Quickfall, Norwich 69; David B. Eby, Waterloo, 69; Wendel Baumann, Woolwich, 68; Henry Stauffer, Erbsville, 67; Simon Beatty, Elmira, 67; Jakob Ratz, New Hamburg, 67; Israel Baumann, Berlin, 65; George Elbert, Moorefield, 63; George H. Baumann, Elmira, 63; John Devitt, Waterloo, 62; Richard Quickfall, Bridgeport, 62; Isaak Hoffmann, Waterloo, 61; Robert Barkwell, Peel, 60; Diana McMahon, nee Dekay, Berlin, 60; Thomas Quickfall, Floradale, 60; Benjamin Devitt, Waterloo, 60; Isaak Devitt, Floradale, 58; John Longmann, Peel, 57. In addition, to these, the teacher read the names of 25 pupils from the roll; they were, however, absent.

Mr. Burkholder gave an interesting talk about the history of the old school-house, and after him, Rev. J.A. MacLachlan, Rev. J. McNair, Mr. J.E. Baumann, M.P., and Mr. Jakob Ratz spoke about the old days which brought many things out of the past to mind again. School was, as a rule, only in session in winter and the costs were borne by the parents of the children. There were few subjects taught, namely: Reading, Writing and Sums. The children heard little about language, and geography; no child had more than 2 or 3 books. The predominant language was German. The pupils learned to read and write English, but didn't understand a word of it. Among the teachers in the old school-house from 1820-1842, with the exception of Mr. Burkholder, were the following whose names are still recognized: Jephtha DeKay, Joseph Guth, John Herringer, Peter Otto, John Dobbin, Elias Eby, Robert Barber, & Joseph Eby.

After those present, on hearing the various speeches felt themselves transported back to the past, the school was closed at four o'clock and the pupils were gathered together in front of the school and photographed as a group. On their return into the school, they found it had been transformed into a dining room with heavily-laden tables, which the old-timers thoroughly enjoyed. After everyone had chatted cordially for a while longer, the gathering broke up. The company will not meet again in complete numbers, nor in such a way.

Berliner Journal September 26, 1895 Page 4 Column 4

Simon — Julia Ann Bascomb. Julia (daughter of Charles Lysander Bascomb and Catherine Rummelhardt) was born 27 Sep 1835, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1916, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Julia Ann Beaty
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127649
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69743456
• Eby ID Number: 00083-4965
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 007, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 012, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

Frederick — Anna Erb. Anna (daughter of Jacob Erb and Salome Graybill) was born 7 May 1801, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 28 Apr 1865; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69743464
• Name: Anna Musselman
• Name: Nancy Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2848

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• Elected Office: Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Deputy Reeve of Woolwich Township
• Interesting: post, business, politics, life story
• Name: Peter Wenger
• Eby ID Number: 00128-8012
• Elected Office: 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Woolwich Township
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Elected Office: 1853, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councilor of Waterloo County Council
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Prodestant
• Occupation: 1 Oct 1863, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Business: 1867, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Winger & Weaver - Staple & Fancy Dry Goods
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster

Notes:

Peter Winger, "the eldest in the family, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, April 18th, 1818. In 1834, he, in company with one George Eby, drove with a horse and buggy from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to Waterloo County, Ontario, making the trip in two weeks. In fall of the same year he returned to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he remained until May, 1835, when he made the second trip to Canada and settled in Berlin, Ontario. He worked the first year in the town of Waterloo, on Mr. Jacob Schneider's sawmills, receiving the wonderful salary of #7 per month. On November 7th, 1837, he went to Bridgeport and engaged himself to the late Jacob S. Shoemaker as miller, in whose service he remained eleven years. In September, 1848, he moved to Woolwich Township, on the farm now possessed by Isaac Hilborn. In January, 1849, he was appointed assessor for Woolwich Township, then including Pilkington Township. He was one of the early councillors of Woolwich Township and was deputy reeve when Berlin was made the county town for the newly formed county of Waterloo. Later in life he was engaged in the mercantile, woollen and lumber business. About the year 1867 he received the appointment of post master for Elmira which position he held until his death which took place July 27th, 1889. The following interesting notice has been taken from the pages of Mr. Winger's journal, now in possession of his son, Jacob: "At a meeting called by public notice from Peter Winger, Esq., reeve of the township of Woolwich, held at St. Jacobs on the 26th day of March, 1853, for the purpose of forming a township Agricultural Society. Upon the notice being read and the object being explained for which the meeting was called it was unanimously resolved that a society be forthwith formed, to be called the Township of Woolwich Agricultural Society. Thereupon James Mirrilees was called to the chair. When it was moved by B. H. Curtis, seconded by John Meyers that James Dow be president and Charles Henry vice-president for the current year. 1st, Moved by Chas. Hendry, seconded by James MaConichee that the following gentlemen be directors for the current year, viz: B. H. Curtis, John Seaton, John Meyers, James Burnett, James Hall, Wm. H Peterson, Jacob Winkler and Joseph Hardy. 2nd, Moved by John Meyers, seconded by Charles Hendry that James Mirrilees be appointed secretary and treasurer. Thereupon the meeting adjourned: the directors to meet again at Kuntze's Hotel, Conestogo, on Saturday, April 23rd, (1853) at the hour of 2 o'clock in the afternoon." Mr. Winger was married, January 24th 1838, to Maria Baumann (No. 314) who was born January 1st, 1817, and died in Elmira, April 25th, 1886. Some time after her decease he was again married to Catherine Martin, widow of the late Moses Musselman. To him and his first wife was 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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It becomes our duty this week to chronicle the death of our respected Postmaster, Peter Winger, which took place Saturday evening at 5 o'clock, without a struggle. Mr. Winger had been failing for a year past but more noticeably the last few months, and though feeling his natural powers failing, yet being possessed of great energy, was unwilling to yield and only took his bed about two weeks previous to his demise. Mr. Winger was born on the 18th of April, 1818 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and was therefore in his 72nd year. He came to Canada a the age of 17 in company with Mr. George Eby. They drove from Lancaster County to Waterloo with a one horse conveyance and after spending the summer here prospecting returned in the fall and accompanied by his parents again returned to Canada and located in Berlin.

He was first employed by a Mr. Snyder of Waterloo at his saw mill, but being inclined for flour milling removed to Bridgeport and learned the milling business under Mr. Jacob Shoemaker of the Bridgeport mills and remained there 12 years. Mr. Winger was a very powerful man and in his younger days thought it fun to carry a four bushel sack of wheat up two flight of stairs. Being of genial temperament was much beloved by all with whom he came in contact, either in business or pleasure. In the year 1848 Mr. Winger moved to the Township of Woolwich, where he bought the farm at present occupied by Mr. Isaac Hilborn, here he remained until 1855 when he removed to Elmira and entered into partnership with Isaac Wenger and S. S. Weaver, under the firm of Winger, Weaver and Co., as general Merchants. They also conducted the Woolen and Saw Mills.

Mr. Winger was the originator of the Woolwich Agricultural Show and for many years was Secretary of the same. In 1863 he received the appointment of Postmaster of Elmira, which position he filled with much satisfaction. Politically Mr. Winger was a consistant Reformer. For many years and during the early and trying history of the County he held a position in the Council, and was Deputy-Reeve of Woolwich during the time of building of the County Buildings and is the last of the then Council., which consisted of the following members" - John Scott M. D., Henry Snyder, John Hawk, Gabriel Hawk, John Ernst, Anthony Kaiser, Charles McGeorge, M. D., Duncan Ferguson, John Meyer, Peter Winter, Absolom Shade, Jacob Hespeler, Dr. Scott being Warden. It is to this Council that credit is due for obtaining the County seat at Berlin. The war was fierce and only resulted in Berlin gaining the day after many strategic efforts on the part of Galt and Southern portion of the County being outwitted by their northern contemporaries. Mr. Winger was one of the Board of Directors of the Waterloo Fire Insurance Company in its inception and in after years did valuable service as local agent for both Life and Fire Departments. Many who relied upon him for writing wills, deeds and conveyancing generally will miss him and his genial smile and friendly greetings will be missed from his usual place of business.

Mr. Winger leaves a wife and six children all of whom were around him during his last illness. His funeral was largely attended, among whom were many representative men from Waterloo, Berlin, Conestogo, Elora, St. Jacobs, Glenallan, Hawksville and the Townships of Peel, Woolwich and Wellesley. The serviced were conducted by Abram Martin, Mennonite Bishop, assisted by Rev. Mr. Wear, W. M. Minster of Elmira, His remains were deposited in the Mennonite burying ground near Elmira.


Elmira Advertiser 11 Aug 1889

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THE WOOLWICH COUNCIL

A Woolwich Township Council was organized on January 21st, 1850. The councillors were: John Meyer, Edward Passmore, Peter Wenger, Peter Hay, and Wm. Veitch. They met "at Conestoga, in Kurtz's tavern." The members chose John Meyer as reeve and named James Dow as clerk and treasurer; Moses Springer as assessor on the east side of the Grand River and Christian Hurst on the west wide, each at 6 pounds ($24) a year; and Wm. Reynolds as collector, with a salary of five and a half per cent. of his collections. Charles Hendry was appointed auditor.

The council ordered a seal and studied a plan for building a bridge across the Conestoga River; appointed a road surveyor and considered the advisability of appointing a local superintendent of schools. For a number of years schools, bridges, roads, and the regulation of taverns were the chief items of business.

Waterloo County's provisional municipal council met in Berlin on May 3rd, 1852. Woolwich was represented by Reeve John Meyer and Deputy-Reeve Peter Wenger.

Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1933 pg 134 - Woolwich Township - Its Early Settlement by W. V. Uttley

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ELMIRA

SHOE, FELT AND WOOLEN WORKS

Among the manufacturing industries of Elmira the above concern must be reckoned one of the most important, as it gives employment to the largest number of wage-earners and many of them expert and skilled mechanics. It is a part of the old Winger & Weaver Woolen factory. The latter, the first industry of note in this town, was established in 1856, by Peter Winger and Samuel Weaver who were prominent among the early settlers in this vicinity. They commenced operations in 1856 and continued to run it until 1873, when Mr. Henry Winger, son of the well known member of the firm, took charge and operated it until 1883, and after that in company with his brother, J. B. Winger, until 1895, at which time they added the felt manufactory. It was then operated by J. B. Winger and Amasa Winger for short one year, when in the spring of 1896, a joint stock company was formed and the plant improved and placed on a more extensive scale. The company is made up of some of the leading and most responsible citzens of the town, viz: Henry Winger, J. B. Winger, Amasa Winger, J. P. Lackhardt, Weber & Erb, M. Weichel, J. S. Weichel, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler, David Snider, Chas. Klinck and son George, Henry Mogk and Isaac Hilborn. Board of Directors: A. H Erb, President; Henry Winger, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler and J. P. Luckhardt, John Peel, Treasurer and general manager.

They manufacture both leather and felt goods, and the class of work turned out is equal in style, workmanship, finish and material to that of any other establishment of the kind in Ontario. There is a steady demand for about all the company can manufacture with their present facilities, most of their goods going to the Northwest and the Maritime Provinces. From twenty-five to thirty hands are employed. The factory is equipped with the latest and best improved machinery, and a walk through the building when all hands are at work will convince any person that experienced workmen are employed and that great care is exercised in putting the material together in a way that must produce a popular and durable article. The very latest styles of footwear are turned out. The company still continues the woolen factory and manufactures fine tweeds, flannels blankets and other woolen goods, and are always prepared for custom work.

Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 3

Business:
from: Gazetteer and directory of the County of Waterloo. 1867

Peter married Maria Bauman 17 Dec 1839, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Benjamin W. Bauman and Anna Schneider) was born 1 Jan 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1886, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Winger
• Eby ID Number: 00002-314
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Prodestant
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Maria Baumann, "the eldest daughter of Benjamin W. Baumann, was born January 1st, 1817. On November 22nd, 1839, she was married to Peter, son of John and Susannah (Eby) Winger. He was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, April 18th, 1818, and died at Elmira, April 25th, 1886. They were blessed with 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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• Eby ID Number: 00027-2013.1
• Occupation: 1809, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; teacher
• Military: 1812; War of 1812

Notes:

A-1-138 John Beaty Probate of the Will of John Beaty, late of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, deceased, on the petition of Barnabas Devitt and Daniel Snyder , both of the Township of Waterloo, the Executors named in said will…

I, John Beaty of the Township of Waterloo, Farmer…1^st All my honest debts shall be paid first out of my property. 2^nd I give and bequeath to my dear beloved wife Polly, four acres of my farm on either corner where ever she chooses and two cows, two beds and bedsteads, one table, two chairs, one kettle, two belly pots and frying pan, one doz[?] plates, one set knifes and forks, she to have four hundred dollars out of my property for to build her a small comfortable house on her four acres. She is to have thirty bushels of wheat and three hundred pounds of pork yearly out of the farm, and six pound of wool, as long as she remains my widow. 3^rd After my decease all my stock and property is to be sold and the neat proceeds is to be divided equally among my children, except Julyan is to have one hundred dollars more than any of the rest and Thomas Cook is to have equal share with the boys - I nominate and constitute and appoint Mr Barnabas Devitt and Daniel Snyder, both of Waterloo Township, Executors of this my Last Will and Testament…

Wittnessed by [?] and Henry W. Bowman
Will dated 17^th November 1840
Proved 7^th July 1857
Died 27 January 1857
Inventory £32/15/-

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

Occupation:
In Oct. 1809 the first organized school in this Eby settlement as Berlin was then called and probably the 2nd in Waterloo was opened in a small log house near Indian Sam'l Eby residence now known as Jacob Fry's old place. Benj. Eby, Joseph Schneider, Geo. Eby, Indian Sam, Jacob Erb & others engaged one John Beatty a native of Ireland as the first teacher. Afterwards in 1813 the school was moved into Eby's meeting house where Bishop Ben. Eby taught for many winters.<sup>1a

1a</sup>MENNONITE IMMIGRATION TO WATERLOO COUNTY - THE MOYER JOURNALAttributed to Samuel S. Moyer 1849 - 1941

Military:
John was at the capture of Detroit and received the General Service Medal for his service there.

Other Events:

• Name: Maria "Polly" "Mary" Beaty
• Name: Maria "Polly" "Mary" Cook
• Name: Polly Cress
• Eby ID Number: 00027.2013

Notes:

Mary Cress, "the eldest in family, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, April 29th 1790. She was married to John B. Beaty who was born December 27th, 1779, and died April 29th, 1857. They resided a little west of the town of Waterloo, on the 'Heckedon Farm' where she died march 15th, 1852. To them were born four 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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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31745
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; hatter
• Occupation: 1861, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Charles — Catherine Rummelhardt. Catherine (daughter of Franz Joseph "Joseph" Rummelhardt and Annatasia "Anna" Meyer) was born 26 Nov 1810, , France; died 13 May 1884. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catherine Bascomb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31746
• Residence: 1861, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada