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Jacob Albert Reichard

Male 1875 - 1959  (83 years)


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  1. 1.  Jacob Albert Reichard was born 20 Jun 1875, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada (son of John Reichard and Mary Witmer); died 1959, Fordwich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Grove Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Mayne Corners, Huron, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00135-8316.5


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Reichard was born 17 Oct 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Reichert and Elizabeth Gingerich); died 8 Sep 1931, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Grove Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Mayne Corners, Huron, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: John Reichert
    • Eby ID Number: 00135-8316.1
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; No Creed (?)
    • Occupation: 1881, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

    John married Mary Witmer 16 Mar 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Joseph Witmer and Catherine Sherk, daughter of Joseph Witmer and Susannah Groh) was born 7 Jun 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1932, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Grove Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Mayne Corners, Huron, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Witmer was born 7 Jun 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Witmer and Catherine Sherk, daughter of Joseph Witmer and Susannah Groh); died 2 Jun 1932, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Grove Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Mayne Corners, Huron, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Reichard
    • Eby ID Number: 00135-8316
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

    Notes:

    Mary Witmer, "was born June 7th, 1846. She is married to John Reichart, a farmer. They reside in Howick Township, Huron County, Ontario, and have a family as follows, namely: Angelina, Minerva, Joseph E., Jacob A., Laura, Oliver, Edwin, and John A."


    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.].

    Children:
    1. Edwin Reichard
    2. John A. Reichard
    3. Angelina Reichard was born 6 Oct 1870, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1941, Paddockwood, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Howard Creek Cemetery, Meath Park, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    4. Minerva Reichard was born 14 Jun 1871, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1955, Fordwich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fordwich Cemetery, Fordwich, Huron Co., Ontario.
    5. Joseph Edward Reichard was born 14 May 1873, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 10 Mar 1900, Fordwich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Grove Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Mayne Corners, Huron, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 1. Jacob Albert Reichard was born 20 Jun 1875, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1959, Fordwich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Grove Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Mayne Corners, Huron, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Laura Reichard was born 26 Jan 1877, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Oliver W. Reichard was born 15 Jan 1879, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1960, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob Reichert was born 28 Apr 1804, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Reichert and Barbara Betzner); died 16 Sep 1882, Greenwood, St. Clair Co., Michigan; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00089-5140
    • Residence: 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer & sawyer
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

    Notes:

    Jacob Reichert, "was born in 1804. He was first married to Sophia Fordney and after her decease to Elizabeth Gingerich. They resided in Michigan where he was engaged in farming. His death occurred September 11th, 1882. His family consisted of several children, all of whom reside in Michigan save two, namely: John, who is married to Mary Witmer and resides near Fordwich, Huron County, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming, and Susannah who is married to Frederick Gettkie, a farmer, and also resides near Fordwich, Huron County, 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.].

    Jacob married Elizabeth Gingerich 22 Oct 1839, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of David H. Gingrich and Elizabeth Groh) was born 8 Dec 1814, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Gingerich was born 8 Dec 1814, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David H. Gingrich and Elizabeth Groh); died 16 Nov 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Reichert
    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3125
    • Residence: 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Jan 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Gingerich, "third daughter of David and Elizabeth Gingerich, was married to Jacob Reichert. They resided on the Huron Road, Wilmot Township, Waterloo County, where they both died. They had a family 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.].

    Children:
    1. David Reichert was born 24 Jun 1841; died 26 Mar 1842; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Samuel Reichert was born 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 2. John Reichard was born 17 Oct 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1931, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Grove Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Mayne Corners, Huron, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Abraham Reichert was born 26 Jul 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1867; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Joseph Reichert was born 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. V. Reichert was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Susannah Reichert was born 26 Jun 1853, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1927; was buried , Fordwich Cemetery, Fordwich, Huron Co., Ontario.

  3. 6.  Joseph Witmer was born 11 Jul 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev Abraham Witmer and Anna Eversole); died 5 Nov 1896, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00135-8311
    • Residence: 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; joiner
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

    Notes:

    Joseph Witmer, "was born July 11th, 1812. On December 22nd, 1834, he was married to Susannah Groh who was born October 9th, 1817, and died January 30th, 1849. On May 24th, 1852, he was married again to Catherine Sherk who was born April 1st, 1826. He lived on a farm near Hespeler for many years but of late they reside in Hespeler with their son-in-law, Mr. Isaac Goudie. Mr and Mrs. Witmer are pretty well advanced in years and are getting to be quite feeble at times. She causes much trouble and care to her daughter, Susannah who is constantly staying with her. Mr. Witmer's family consisted of ten children, five of whom were born unto his first wife and five unto his second."

    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 married Susannah Groh 31 Dec 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of John Groh and Susannah Wanner) was born 9 Oct 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1849, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Susannah Groh was born 9 Oct 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Groh and Susannah Wanner); died 30 Jan 1849, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah Witmer
    • Eby ID Number: 00045-3410
    • Residence: 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Susannah Groh, "was born October 9th, 1817, and died January 30th, 1849. On December 22nd, 1834, she was married to Joseph Witmer. They resided on the old "Witmer Farm" about one mile north-east of Preston where she died. Their 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.].

    Children:
    1. Caroline Witmer was born 16 Apr 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1919; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Leah Witmer was born 13 Dec 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Emanuel Witmer was born 26 Mar 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Elizabeth "Eliza" Witmer was born 6 Aug 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 3. Mary Witmer was born 7 Jun 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1932, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Grove Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Mayne Corners, Huron, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Christian Reichert was born 17 Apr 1773, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Daniel Reichert); died 8 May 1852, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27253487
    • Land: Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 18, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Eby ID Number: 00089-5137
    • Land: Bef 1839, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 14, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1839, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 15, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Notes:

    Christian Reichert, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, April 17th, 1773. In 1798 he was married to Barbara, youngest daughter of Samuel and Maria (Detweiler) Betzner. She was born July 29th, 1778, and died September 19th, 1874. He died May 8th, 1852. In 1800 he came to Canada and settled at Freeport, Waterloo County, Ontario, where he died May 8th, 1852. His family consisted of eight 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.].

    Christian married Barbara Betzner 1798. Barbara (daughter of Samuel Betzner and Maria Detweiler) was born 29 Jul 1778, , Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 Sep 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Barbara Betzner was born 29 Jul 1778, , Franklin Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Samuel Betzner and Maria Detweiler); died 19 Sep 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27253896
    • Name: Barbara Reichert
    • Eby ID Number: 00006-0965

    Notes:

    Barbara Betzner "the youngest daughter of Samuel and Maria (Detweiler) Betzner, was born July 29th, 1778. She was married to Christian Reichert who was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, April 17th, 1773, and died May 8th, 1852. She died September 19th, 1874. To them were born 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.].

    Children:
    1. Samuel Reichert was born Feb 1800, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Sep 1831; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Reichert was born 15 Dec 1802, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1880; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Jacob Reichert was born 28 Apr 1804, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1882, Greenwood, St. Clair Co., Michigan; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Daniel B. Reichard was born 4 Jun 1806, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1896, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth Reichert was born 22 Mar 1808, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1892; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Catharine Reichert was born 15 May 1811, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    7. Anna Reichert was born 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 20 Sep 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1881.
    8. Christian Reichert was born 26 Oct 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1889.
    9. David Reichert was born Apr 1816, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jan 1817, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  David H. Gingrich was born 1776, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Abraham H. Gingrich and Barbara Hunsicker); died 6 Jan 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    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]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Groh was born 1777, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Michael Groh and Elizabeth Witmer); died 24 Nov 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    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.].

    Children:
    1. Michael Groh Gingrich was born 13 Mar 1802, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    2. David Gingrich was born 13 Dec 1804, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catharine Gingerich was born 5 Apr 1809, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1832; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Susannah Gingerich was born 1810, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 5. Elizabeth Gingerich was born 8 Dec 1814, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Anna Gingerich was born 12 Aug 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 1870; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Rev Abraham Witmer was born 1767, Of, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Christian Witmer); died 28 Jan 1837, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00135-8267
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 06W, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 25NE, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    Abraham Witmer, "Could not obtain any dates in regard to Abraham's birth or death) was married to Anna Eversole. In 1804 he, with his wife and family of three children, moved to Canada and settled on the farm now possessed by their grandson, Mr. Levi Witmer. This farm is situated about one and one-half miles north-east of Preston. Here they resided until their deaths. Their family consisted of nine 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.].

    Abraham — Anna Eversole. Anna was born 7 Apr 1777, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 7 Mar 1858; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Anna Eversole was born 7 Apr 1777, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 7 Mar 1858; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Witmer
    • Eby ID Number: 00135-8267.5

    Notes:

    In 1851 Anna lived with her son Jacob in Waterloo Township.

    Children:
    1. Christian Witmer was born 10 Feb 1793, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 Mar 1840, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Rev. David Witmer was born 1799, , USA; died 26 Jun 1874; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob Witmer was born 27 Dec 1801, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 17 Apr 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth Witmer was born Abt 1803, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 12 Jul 1871; was buried , Riverside Cem, Charles City, Floyd, Iowa, USA.
    5. Abraham E. Witmer was born CALC 27 Feb 1808, Of, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 6. Joseph Witmer was born 11 Jul 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1896, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Henry Witmer was born 29 Sep 1814, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1893, Near Kossuth, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Sep 1893, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Veronica "Fanny" Witmer was born 28 Nov 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1891, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elias Witmer was born 19 Feb 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1910, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  John Groh was born 19 Jun 1788, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Michael Groh and Elizabeth Witmer); died 15 Jan 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jan 1871, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47386041
    • Name: Johannes Groh
    • Eby ID Number: 00045-3406
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 2 Lot 07W, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 07, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 3 Lot 11, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunkard
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tunker

    Notes:

    John Groh, "the second son of Michael Groh, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, June 19th, 1788, and came to Canada in 1804. He and his brother, Jacob, assisted their mother in clearing up their new home. On December 1oth, 1811, he was married to Susannah, daughter of Henry and Anna (Mosser) Wanner. She was born in Pennsylvania, November 29th, 1791, and came to Canada with her parents in 1810. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm now possessed by their son, Isaac. Here they resided until their deaths. His death took place January 16th, 1871, and she died March 30th, 1888. Their family consists of eleven 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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    Groh. - On the 15th of January, in Waterloo Township, Waterloo county, Ontario, John Groh, aged 82 years, 6 months and 20 days. He was buried on the 18th at Wanners Meeting-house where funeral discourses were delivered by Peter Holm in German and Rev. Williams in the English language. He was a member of the Tunker church

    Herald of Truth - Volume VIII, Number 2 - February 1871, page 30, 31

    John married Susannah Wanner 11 Dec 1811, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Henry Wanner and Anna Mosser) was born 29 Nov 1791, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 30 Mar 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Susannah Wanner was born 29 Nov 1791, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Henry Wanner and Anna Mosser); died 30 Mar 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47386029
    • Name: Susannah Groh
    • Eby ID Number: 00045-3406.1
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunkard
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Groh was born 6 Sep 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1882; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharine Groh was born 25 Nov 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1891, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Anna "Annie" Groh was born 28 Feb 1816, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1887, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 7. Susannah Groh was born 9 Oct 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1849, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Groh 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.
    6. Rebecca Groh was born 25 Nov 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1884; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John Groh was born 14 May 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1824.
    8. Henry Groh was born 9 Mar 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. John W Groh was born 24 Nov 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1841.
    10. Reeve Isaac Groh was born 14 Mar 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Noah Groh was born 20 Oct 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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