Dinah Holm

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24059
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Occupation: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker

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• Eby ID Number: 00056-3840
• Occupation: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Occupation: 1881, South Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Retired: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Peter Holm, "resides in West Garafraxa Township, Wellington County, where he is engaged in farming. He is married to Christina Israel and has 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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HOLM, PETER G.

The funeral of Mr. Holm was held on Saturday evening, August 21, 1920. A short service was held at the station on the arrival of his body, by Rev. J. T. Small. Interment took place at Hespeler Cemetery.

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

Peter — Christina Israel. Christina (daughter of Jacob S. Israel and Susannah Catherine Wildfong) was born 15 Jun 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 14 Jul 1844, Strassburg Evangelical Lutheran Church, Strassburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Aug 1908, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Holm
• Eby ID Number: 00056-3840.1
• Confirmation: 11 Apr 1858, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker

Notes:

HOLM, CHRISTINA (Nee Israel)

Corwhin. The many friends will regret to hear of the very sudden death of Mrs. Peter G. Holm, which took place on August 18^th 1908, at her home, lot 18, 10^th concession, Puslinch. She is survived by her husband and ten children: Anna, Adeline and Oscar, at home; Aaron of Preston; Abram of Hanley, SK; Allan of Calgary; Mrs. William McKeig of Galt; Mrs. John Golby of London; Mrs. I. S. Levan of Berlin and Christine of Toronto.

-Information from the death certificate: Of lot 18, concession 10 in Puslinch. Aged 66 years.

-Information from marriage certificates: Of the children of Peter Holm and Christine Israel, Susannah Holm (born c. 1872) married William D. McKeig; Lydia Holm (born c, 1873) married John Golby; Margaret Holm (born c. 1880) married Sanford Levan.

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

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• Eby ID Number: 00056-3837
• Historic Building: Abt 1850, 4860 Townline Rd, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grist & Saw Miller
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grist and Saw Miller
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

Notes:

Peter Niles Holm, "was born September 25th, 1808. He was a minister and bishop of the denomination known as the River Brethren. He was highly esteemed by both his and other religious denominations, and was an active worker in the cause of winning souls for the kingdom of God. He was first married to Susannah Gingerich and after her decease to Catharine Groh, widow of the late Abraham Witmer. They resided a little east of Hespeler where he died April 10th, 1883. His family consisted of four children, all of his first wife"

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.].

Historic Building:
3 story stone mill first begun as a sawmill in 1850 by Peter Holm, later Lewis Kribs became owner and ran as a flour and grist mill.

Peter — Susannah Gingerich. Susannah (daughter of David H. Gingrich and Elizabeth Groh) was born 1810, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Holm
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3124
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker

Notes:

Susannah Gingerich, "second daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Groh) Gingerich, was married to Rev. Peter Holm. They resided about one mile east of Hespeler where he was engaged in farming and milling. His family consisted 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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• Eby ID Number: 000131-8112.3
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Jacob married Susannah Catherine Wildfong 20 Jun 1843, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Joseph R. Wildfong and Christina Groh) was born 17 Jun 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ann Wildfong
• Name: Anna Wildfong
• Name: Catharine Willfang
• Name: Hannah Wildfong
• Name: Susannah Catherine Israel
• Name: Susannah Catherine Shoemaker
• Eby ID Number: 000131-8112
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Anna Wildfong, "was born June 17th,1820. She was first married to Joshua Shoemaker and after his decease to Jacob Israel. They resided near Strasburg, Ontario. To her was born a family of children, namely: John F. of her first husband and with her second husband there were several but named were not received"


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: 00056-3823

Notes:

Niehls P. Holm, "was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, October 19th, 1774. He was a sailor in his younger days, and when Admiral Parker, assisted by Nelson, bombarded Copenhagen in 1801, young Holm was present and had a very narrow escape of his life. After the fall of his native city he, in company with other sailors, boarded a vessel and struck for the open sea where they led a piratical life for a few years. When once landing at one of the Atlantic ports on the American coast, he, not wishing to meet the fate of pirates, made his escape under the cover of night. Shortly thereafter he arrived at Little York (Toronto) where he was married to Anna Catharine Philips who was born in the Free City of Hamburg, Germany, November 7th, 1785, and died October 11th, 1858. They resided in Markham Township, York County, where their family was born and raised. About the year 1839 they moved to Puslinch Township, Wellington County, near Hespeler, where he died January 12th, 1865. 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.].

Rsrch. Note:
Holm's Mill
(a.k.a. Krib's, Cole's and A. J. Shants' Mill)
From A History of Vaughan Township by G. Elmore Reaman
Neihls Peterson Holm was a Dunkard and a sailor. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark in Oct.19, 1774, he came to Canada ( Waterloo County ) with the Mennonites from Pennsylvania. He was a sailor in his younger days, and when Admiral Parker, assisted by Nelson, bombarded Copenhagen in 1801, had a narrow escape with his life. After the fall of Copenhagen, he and others like him, took to the open seas, where, for a few years, they led a piratical life. Having eventually landed on the east coast of America, and wishing to avoid punishment for his crimes, Neihls made his escape to Little York (Toronto) under the cover of night. He there married Anna Catharine Phillips of Hamburg, Germany. The couple resided in Markham Township, York County where their children were born.
Although the Eby book states that they came to Puslinch in 1839, it is recorded by others that they were here 10 years prior, when the first small dam was constructed( lot 1- 3rd concession ), on the outlet from Puslinch Lake, used to power a small saw mill . In 1850, a new dam powered the larger saw mill erected at the same time. No longer able to tolerate his land legs, and having built a suitable vessel, Neihls first sailed the waters of Puslinch Lake in 1845. What a joyous occasion that must have been, for Neihls and for all the "sailors" since!
Early assessment rolls of Waterloo County indicate that among his neighbours there, were the Pannabeckers Clemens, Baer, Bergey and Ellis families, other surnames common to Puslinch history.
By 1856 a grist mill had been added which was operated by his son Peter Niles Holm ( born March 16, 1811). His wife, Susannah Cober, ( born June 4, 1813 ) was the daughter of Nicholas Cober of Vaughan Township. Peter's son Daniel married Esther Pannabecker and Anna Pannabecker, and farmed lot 6 in the 3rd concession. At about age 35 Peter was ordained as a minister of the River Brethren church, and it is said that his friends and admirers were of all denominations and that possibly when Peter died on Dec.13,1880, he did so without a single enemy.
1851 Puslinch Census

Niehls married Anna Catharine Philips Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Anna was born 7 Nov 1785, Hamburg, , Hamburg, Germany; died 11 Oct 1858. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Catharine Holm
• Eby ID Number: 00056-3823.1

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00039-3088
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 05W, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

David Gingerich, "the eldest son, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Groh, in 1800. In 1801 they moved to Canada and settled on west end of lot No. 5, first concession, lower block, one mile east of Preston. Here they resided until their deaths. He died in 1849, aged 73 years. Their family consisted of six 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.].

David married Elizabeth Groh 1800, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. Elizabeth (daughter of Michael Groh and Elizabeth Witmer) was born 1777, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 24 Nov 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: 00045-3402

Notes:

Elizabeth Groh, "the eldest daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Witmer) Groh, was born in 1780. She was married to David Gingerich in 1800 and came to Canada in 1801."


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: Jacob Israel
• Name: Jacques Israel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96356
• Residence: 1819, Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France
• Residence: 1832, Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Occupation:
Lived besides and with George Israel and Jacob Israel

Jean married Marie Christine Hoffer 29 Dec 1818, Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France. Marie was born 5 Oct 1792, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 18 Dec 1874, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Strassburg Lutheran Cemetery, Strassburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christine Hoffer
• Name: Marie Christine Israel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96350
• Residence: 1819, Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France
• Residence: 1832, Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26445075
• Eby ID Number: 000131-8100
• Historic Building: 1851, 324 Huron Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; stone Georgian cottage
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Joseph Wildfong, "was born December 23rd, 1796. He was first married to Christina Groh and after her decease to Elizabeth Strycker who was born April 14th, 1808, and died February 3rd, 1877. They resided on a farm at Strasburg where they both died. He died June 23rd, 1870. His family consisted of twelve children, nine of which were born unto his first wife.."


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.].


Joseph's death record indicates that he was born in North Carolina, this may be in error.

Historic Building:
Property was purchased by Joseph Wildfong in 1823. According to the 1851 census the previous house was and in the 1861 census the current (2009) stone had been built. Behind the home is a small stone smokehouse made also of fieldstone.

Joseph — Christina Groh. Christina (daughter of Michael Groh and Elizabeth Witmer) was born 23 Dec 1796, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Jun 1835. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106659995
• Name: Christina Wildfong
• Eby ID Number: 000131-8100.1