Willard Hambly "Bill" Knechtel

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• Name: Bill Knechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-400167

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WILLARD "Bill" KNECHTEL

1909 - 2008, Passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family at Highgate Retirement Residence, Ancaster on Monday, September 15, 2008, at the age of 99 years. Bill was predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years, Lorraine Ivey (1995). Loving father of Robert (Barbara) Rozell-Knechtel of Kitchener and John (Rosemary) Knechtel of Ancaster. Proud and loving grandfather of Laurie (Scott) Starra, Brad Knechtel (fiance, Jessica Patton), Andrew Knechtel and Stephen (Marianne) Witter and special grandpa to Chloe and Meg Starra, Kyle and Ryan Witter. He will also be lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Tim (Diana) Knechtel, Paul Knechtel (Lisa), Ross (Margaret) Knechtel, Donna Ivey, Norma Kelly, and dear friend Shirley Schweitzer. Bill was predeceased by his parents, William and Mary Knechtel; his brother, Ross Knechtel and niece, Sonya Ivey. Bill had a deep personal faith and commitment to his church. He was a long-time, active member of First United Church in Waterloo, where he served as Treasurer for 20 years. He was a Past President and Treasurer of the Waterloo Lions Club. Bill played many key roles in strengthening Waterloo as a community and in building the Royal Bank into an important part of Uptown Waterloo. He was involved with numerous community organizations, including the VON and the initial fundraising efforts that resulted in the founding of the University of Waterloo. He was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Ancaster Rotary Club, for his commitment to family, friends and community. Baseball played a major part in Bill's life, attending countless games and always cheering for his beloved Toronto Blue Jays. He loved walking to and from work and long walks around Waterloo and more recently Ancaster. Retirement years included gardening and a cottage at Bruce Beach and until recently taking organ lessons. The Knechtel family wishes to thank Dr. Kim McCallum, Clare Aiken, Ed Bryja and the entire staff at Highgate Retirement Residence, Ancaster for their exceptional care and compassion. Memorial visitation will take place at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street S., Waterloo, on Friday, September 19, from 6-8 p.m. and will continue on Sunday, September 21, at 2 p.m., at First United Church, 16 William Street W., Waterloo. The memorial service to celebrate Bill's life and faith will follow at 3 p.m. A reception will follow in the Parlour of First United Church. Private interment will take place in the family plot at Mt. View Cemetery, Cambridge. On Saturday, October 4 at 2 p.m. a memorial service will be held at Highgate Retirement Residence, 325 Fiddler's Green Road, Ancaster, with a reception to follow. All are welcome.

Willard married Elsie Lorraine "Lorraine" Ivey 24 Sep 1939, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Elsie (daughter of Alfred Ivey and Esther) was born 17 Feb 1913, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada; died 5 Feb 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Feb 1995, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Robert "Bob" Knechtel
2. Dr. John Knechtel
3. Shirley Knechtel
4. Norma Knechtel

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-423335
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1911, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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KNECHTEL, Wiliam Nelson

On Monday , July 17, 1967, at Toronto Western Hospital, WiIliam Nelson Knechtel, of 168 Humbercrest Blvd., beloved husband of the late Mary Maude (Maye) Willard, loved father of W. H. (Bill of Waterloo and J. Ross Knechtel, grandfather of Bob, John, Ross Jr., Paul and Tim, brother of Mrs. Kate Pipe of Ayr. Resting at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St., W., from 4 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service 8 o'clock, Wednesday evening. Interment Mount View Cemetery, Galt 2 p m. Thursday.

The Globe And Mail 18 Jul 1977 pg 40

William married Mary Maude "Maye" Willard 16 Apr 1908, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of William Willard and Mary M. Hambly) was born 6 Apr 1880, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1966, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jun 1966, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Maude "Maye" Knechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-423336

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KNECHTEL, Mary Maude (Maye)

At Toronto, on Saturday, June 11, 1966, Mary Maude (Maya) Willard, dearly beloved wife of William Nelson Knechtel of 168 Humbercrest Blvd., dear mother of W. H. (Bill) of Waterloo and J. Ross Knechtel of Toronto; grandmother of Bob, John, Ross Jr., Paul and Tim. Resting at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. Funeral service, 8 o'clock Monday evening. Interment Mountvlew Cemetery, Galt, 2 p.m. Tuesday.

The Globe And Mail 13 Jun 1977 pg 34

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35223
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion] Church
• Occupation: 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Death of Mr. John D. Knechtel

The death occurred at his home in Galt, on Thursday, of John D. Knechtel, aged 46 years and 11 months. The deceased had suffered from some trouble for the past fifteen years, but was only confined to his bed since Sunday. He fell asleep at eight o'clock last evening and did not awake again. He was born in Preston, where his childhood was spent, his boyhood and early manhood being passed on a farm in Waterloo township. He finally settled in Galt, where he continued to reside until his death. On coming to town he entered the employ of Robert Gilholm and was with him until ill health necessitated his retirement from work. He leaves a widow and five children, three boys and two girls, all of whom live in Galt. He was a member of the Methodist church, with which he had been connected for some eight years. The funeral took place from his late residence, on Young street, at 3 o'clock, on Saturday afternoon, to Mount View Cemetery.

The Weekly Reformer 11 Feb 1897 pg 3

John married Jane Potter 29 Apr 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of James Alexander Potter and Mary Sherington) was born 9 Oct 1842, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1926, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Nov 1926, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Knechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30810
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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KNECHTEL, Jane

Nov. 22, at Galt Hospital, Janet Potter, widow of the late John D. Knechtel, in her 85th year. Funeral will be held Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the residence of her son, James Knecktel, 265 East Main St., Galt.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61478P
• Residence: 1863, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tailor with W. & S. Wilkins
• Occupation: 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Occupation: 1884, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant tailor
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Occupation: 1925, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tailor
• Residence: 1925, 80 McNaughton St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

William married Mary M. Hambly 19 Aug 1863, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Charles Hambly and Jane Grills) was born 12 Aug 1842, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1927, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary M. Willard
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61479P
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1863, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1863, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1927, 80 McNaughton St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35215
• Residence: 1836, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Historic Building: 1838, 14 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1847, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Turner
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion] Church

Notes:

By Mannheim, Peter Knechtel died at almost 70 years of age. He had been struck by a tree 17 years before which had crippled him so badly that he was left completely bedridden.

Berliner Journal 07 Oct 1875

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QUEEN STREET SOUTH, EAST SIDE.

On the corner of King Street Rehscher's vaulted cellar already spoken of.

An open space.

A two-story rough-cast building with two-story veranda along the Queen Street front built by Martin Anthes (father of John S. Anthes) in 1835 when it was considered one of the best houses in the village. Henry Stroh purchased this house from Mr. Anthes about 1837. Jacob Stroh was born in this house. Behind it there was a garden of about an acre of land. There were 31 pine stumps on the property when Mr. Stroh took possession and these stumps had to be laboriously removed as stump- pulling machines, which came later, were not then available. The well on the lot was only nine feet deep. Henry Stroh carried on a shoe shop in his house until he entered into partnership with Carl Kranz, on King Street.

In 1857, after he had dissolved partnership with Kranz, Henry Stroh built a one and one-half story frame building next to his house and used it as a shoe store. Mr. Stroh continued in this shoe business until 1863 when he went into partnership with Mr. Reinhold Lang, the tanner. The Queen Street shoe shop was changed to a dwelling. Later Mr. Vanderhart, a tailor, had his shop in this building and after him Carl Englehart had it as photographer. Henry Stroh sold his house to George King. Later Charles Ahrens owned it and had it moved to the corner of Shanley and Braun Streets about 1880.

A one and one-half story frame building erected about 1837 by Jacob Kraemer, later on Frederick Street, as spoken of. Later an addition was added to the front and the building used as the local post office, with William Davidson in charge. Later George Seip purchased the building and used it as a saloon, with a bowling alley in the rear, the first bowling alley in Berlin. William Jaffray lived in the house for a time and later William Knell, son-in-law of Mr. Seip.

A one and one-half story frame building, originally a cooper shop, later the dwelling of Mr. Seip, after he sold the other building. In 1860 he built a brewery, known as Seip's brewery. Under the whole building he had a vaulted cellar built of field stone. Power for the brewery was supplied by a horse-power contained in an attached shed, shelter for the horses. Seip had a high reputation for good beer. He at first made his own malt, but later purchased it. After George Seip's death his son Louis continued the business until about 1880. The building was finally torn down to make room for the present auditorium.

The cooper shop, a small one story building, with brick chimney such as coopers used to heat staves for their barrel making, operated by Henry Brickner who later had his shop at the corner of Young and King Streets. Later Adam Stein had the Queen Street cooper shop. The Berlin coopers were experts in the making of what was called tight-wear,that is water-tight barrels, in large tuns which they made for the brewers.

A very early building, occupied by John Peters, a cabinet maker in Hoffman's factory, about 1860. The building had an outside stairway at the back. Peters was a bird lover and expert in trapping native song birds, mocking birds, cat birds, finches, etc., which he hung under his veranda roof in public display.

On the corner of Church Street a frame house occupied by Mr. Knechtel, a weaver, about 1842-1850. Knechtel moved to a farm in Mannheim where later he was injured in the spine by a falling tree to such an extent that he was bedfast for fourteen or fifteen years. He lived to about 1871. Conrad Doering occupied the Queen Street house for a time. He also was a weaver and made coverlets, etc. The house was torn down to make room for the present one of brick built by Dr. Clemens and later occupied by the late Dr. Walters.

Church Street.

On the south side St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

A one and one-half story unpainted frame building with gable towards the street, the dwelling, about 1860, of John Fleischauer, a laborer, a native of Hessen, Germany.

A one and one-half story house occupied by E. Kern, cabinet maker, about 1860 and later by John Ansted.

A vacant lot.

George Street.

Joseph Schneider originally owned all the land between George Street and Mill Street, mostly woods at that time, and extending to Benton and Eby Streets.


REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder.

Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930

Historic Building:
Built by Peter Knechtel in 1838 it is of brick construction and in 1978 was in very good condition. Existed in 2003 gone by 2006.

Peter — Barbara Drum. Barbara was born 1810, , Bavaria, Germany; was christened 1847, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Knechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24609
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion] Church
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46805
• Immigration: 1832, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1840, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1852, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tavern Keeper [catagory: hotel keeper, inn keeper, tavern keeper]
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

James Potter, an elderly settler in this area, died on Monday at the age of 86 years and 8 months. He came to Canada in 1832, settled on a farm near Bridgeport in 1840, and came to Berlin in 1852, where he at first worked in Mackies Store. Then, he was employed in the so-called "Hueglin Hotel" in the eastern part of town and later, in the Commercial Hotel, on the site where the present Walper House stands. He later lived for a long time on a small parcel of land west of the city. Five years ago he moved into the house on Ahrens St., where he died. He was known near and far, and had many friends.

Berliner Journal February 10th, 1898 pg 4 col 2
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King Street, Kitchener

Next, well back and at the bottom of a slope from King Street, was the back of Gaukel's Hotel, extending back to Hall's Lane.

Gaukel's was the first considerable Hotel in Berlin. Frederick Gaukel, who had come from Pennsylvania in 1820, purchased a tract of lots in 1833 from Joseph Schneider on the westerly corner of Queen and King Streets, the site formerly occupied by Phineas Vemum's blacksmith shop, and thereon erected a two story frame building with a wide Colonial style veranda. Candidates at election spoke from this veranda to the crowd on the street, and it had other like uses. The little house standing in the rear, which Phineas Varnum had used for a tavern, was used as a kitchen. The hotel woodshed came next. It was a frame building.

When judges came to Berlin for County Court they stayed at this hotel and Henry Stroh would be asked to forage for speckled trout and partridge, Mr. Gaukel wishing to place something special before his distinguished guests. In 1851 Gaukel had a bear tied by a chain to a post in the barnyard on King Street. There was a cross board on top of the post to which the bear could climb and become a public exhibition. In the early years Indians, wrapped in their government blankets, were in the habit of calling at the house for something to eat. The woods along the Conestoga River abounded in butternuts and these, gathered in the fall, served to entertain the guests on Sunday afternoons. Henry Bachman was an early bartender at the hotel.

Frederick Gaukel died in 1853. His son George thereafter had the hotel for one year, paying $140.00 rent to the Estate. James Potter, who came from Bridgeport, then bought the place and changed its name to The Great Western Hotel. He took down the heavy colonial veranda and replaced it with a new one of iron posts and iron railings. The veranda continued to be a rostrum for political orators. Hon. Michael Hamilton Foley, Post Master General, and Mr. I. E. Bowman, for many years Member of Parliament for North Waterloo, spoke from it. Potter had a large swinging sign on a post at the corner facing King Street. On a windy day 'the squeak of the swinging sign could be heard throughout the village. On the sign were the proprietor's name, the name of the hotel and a picture of The Great Eastern Steamship, by far the largest ship of its time.

REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder.

Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930

James — Mary Sherington. Mary (daughter of John Sherington and Ann Parson) was born Between 1813 and 1814, , England; died 22 Nov 1852, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Potter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30806

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• Eby ID Number: dnf-55653
• Residence: 1839, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada

William married Abigail "Abbie" Smith 17 Jul 1839, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Abigail was born CA 1811, , Vermont; died 11 Jan 1901; was buried , Sheffield Cemetery, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Abigail "Abbie" Willard
• Eby ID Number: dnf-68364
• Residence: 1839, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74817
• Immigration: 1843, , Canada
• Residence: 1843, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Packer
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller

Notes:

Death of an Old Resident

We are this week called upon to record the death of an old and well known resident of this town in the person of Mr. Charles Hambly, who passed away on Thursday evening of last week, in the 72nd year of his age. The deceased, who was a native of Devonshire, England, came to Canada in 1843, first settling in Preston. Through the influence of the last Issac Sours - who was in those early days the leader of the Methodist body in this part of the country, and whose chapel still stands on South water Street opposite the residence of Mr. Sparrow - Mr. Hambly shortly removed to Galt, where he continued to reside up to the time of his death. He always took a deep interest in the Methodist church, and was perhaps the oldest member of the original Galt congregation. His aged partner in life still survives him, together with three daughters - Mrs. William Willard, Mrs. Walter Laidlaw, and Mrs. James Lammond. Although of a very quiet and retiring disposition Mr. Hambly was universally respected throughout the town.

Galt Reporter Dec 12 1884 pg 1

Charles married Jane Grills 1843, Morwenstow, , Cornwall, England. Jane was born 16 Nov 1808, , England; died 16 Feb 1892; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Hambly
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74818
• Residence: 1843, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist