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William Orval Knechtel

Male 1956 - 1995  (38 years)


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  1. 1.  William Orval Knechtel was born 15 Feb 1956 (son of Orval Clare Knechtel and Mary Christine Perrin); died 10 Feb 1995; was buried 13 Feb 1995, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-401184

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    KNECHTEL, William Orval - Peacefully, after a very long battle with AIDS, at his parent's home, on Friday, Feb. 10, 1995, in his 39th year. Bill was a long time faithful employee and friend of the Gmelin Family of Cambridge. Loved and missed by his parents, Orval and Mary. Lovingly remembered by his sisters, Betty and her husband James Primeau and Eleanor Waito, both of Kitchener and his brother, James of Mitchell. Dearly missed by his nieces and nephews, Shelley, Duane, Tyler and Jennifer. Special friend of Paul Ottmann, Gary Gibson, Douglas Saunders, all of Cambridge and Susan Cadell of Waterloo. Predeceased by his sister-in-law, Barbara. Friends and relatives may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday at 1 p.m., Father Edward Sheridan officiating. Interment Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery in the spring.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Orval Clare Knechtel was born 22 Apr 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Ephraim Knechtel and Edna Snyder); died 18 Jun 2010, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53852508
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370423

    Notes:

    KNECHTEL, Orval Clare Passed away peacefully at Freeport Hospital on Friday, June 18, 2010 in his 92nd year. Orval is predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary (2009), son Bill, brothers Clifford and Paul and his sisters, Grace and Fern Knechtel and Lilia Martin. Orval is fondly remembered by his daughters, Betty Primeau (James) and Eleanor Schraud (Klaus) and by his son, James Knechtel. Proud grandfather of Shelley Pacheco, Duane Primeau, Tyler Waito and Jennifer Knechtel. Great-grandfather of Madelaine and Elijah. He is also survived by sisters, Dorothy Knechtel, Erma Gingerich and Carol Martin and brother Alfred Knechtel, and by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King Street West (519)745-9495, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday morning at 11 o'clock at the Funeral Home, with a reception to follow at the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. Interment at Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee. Share memories and condolences on-line at www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com

    Waterloo Region Record 17 Jun 2010

    Orval — Mary Christine Perrin. Mary (daughter of Ervin Perrin and Rebecca Barton) was born 29 Nov 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jan 2009, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Christine Perrin was born 29 Nov 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Ervin Perrin and Rebecca Barton); died 12 Jan 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jan 2009, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47308858
    • Name: Mary Christine Knechtel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-401178

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    KNECHTEL, Mary Christine (nee Perrin) - Suddenly, at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, on Monday, January 12, 2009, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Orval for 65 years. Cherished mother of Betty Primeau and her husband Jim, Eleanor Schraud and her husband Klaus and James Knechtel. Predeceased by her son, Bill (February 1995). Lovingly remembered by grandchildren, Shelley, Duane, Tyler and Jennifer and by great-grandchildren, Madelaine and Elijah. Survived by brother, Charles. Mary was a longtime member of Roseville United Brethren Church. Friends will be received at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King Street West, Kitchener, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held from Roseville United Brethren in Christ Church on Thursday at 1 p.m. Reception to follow at the church hall.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    Children:
    1. Betty Knechtel
    2. Eleanor Knechtel
    3. James Knechtel
    4. 1. William Orval Knechtel was born 15 Feb 1956; died 10 Feb 1995; was buried 13 Feb 1995, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Ephraim Knechtel was born 2 Oct 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Alfred Knechtel and Elizabeth "Betty" Hallman); died 5 Nov 1974, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47269960
    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3576.8
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1933, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Knechtel, Ephraim, son of Alfred and Elizabeth (Hallman) Knechtel, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Oct. 2, 1884; died at his home in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Nov. 5, 1974; aged 90 y. On Feb. 15, 1911, he was married to Edna Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Clifford, Orval, and Alfred), 6 daughters (Grace, Dorothy, Fern, Lila, Erma, and Carol), 25 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. One son (Paul) preceded him in death. He was a member of Mannheim Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 8, in charge of Gordon Bauman and Leslie Witmer; interment in the Mannheim Cemetery

    Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 1 - January 7, 1975 - page 14

    Ephraim married Edna Snyder 15 Feb 1911. Edna (daughter of Christian B. Snyder and Esther Bechtel) was born 19 Aug 1891, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jan 1989, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Edna Snyder was born 19 Aug 1891, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian B. Snyder and Esther Bechtel); died 15 Jan 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jan 1989, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47269980
    • Name: Edna Knechtel
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6063.2
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Knechtel, Mrs. Edna - Peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 15, 1989, at St. Mary's Hospital, Edna Knechtel (nee Snyder), in her 98th year, of 49 Hampton Place, Kitchener. Beloved wife of the late Ephraim Knechtel, who predeceased her on November 5, 1974. Dear mother of Clifford and his wife Reta, Grace, Orval and his wife Mary, all of Kitchener, Dorothy of Waterloo, Fern of Kitchener, Lila and her husband Clayton L. Martin of Floradale, Alfred of Cambridge, Erma and her husband Gordon Gingrich of Elmira, Carol and her husband Alson Martin of Wellesley. Lovingly remembered by her 25 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Sister of Percy Snyder and Mrs. Ida Hallman, both of New Hamburg. Predeceased by her son, Paul and her sister, Mrs. Avon Witmer. Mrs. Knechtel was a lifelong member of the Mannheim Mennonite Church. A daughter of the late Christian B. Snyder and the former Esther Bechtel. Visitation at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, this evening (Monday), 7-9 pm and Tuesday, 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral service at the Mannheim Mennonite Church, on Wednesday at 3 pm, Rev. James Reesor will conduct the service. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    Children:
    1. Clifford Stanley Knechtel was born 1912, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 2002, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Alson Knechtel
    3. Edna Grace "Grace" Knechtel was born 1914, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 2001, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Sep 2001, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 2. Orval Clare Knechtel was born 22 Apr 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 2010, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Violet Dorothy "Dorothy" Knechtel was born 11 Feb 1924, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Alma Fern "Fern" Knechtel was born 1 Aug 1925; died 28 Jan 2010, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lila Irene Knechtel was born 1926, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 2008, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Nov 2008, Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Raymond Alfred "Alfred Knechtel was born 3 Feb 1928, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 2013.
    9. Erma Rose Knechtel was born 1929; died 23 May 2017, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Paul Orton Knechtel was born 15 Mar 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1940, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Carol Thelma Knechtel

  3. 6.  Ervin Perrin was born 29 Oct 1880, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada (son of John Perrin and Charlotte Wingham); died 25 Aug 1940, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191194993
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73431
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    In Loving Memory Entered into Rest At Galt Hospital on Sunday afternoon, August 25th, 1940, Ervin Perrin In his 60th year. The Funeral Will take place on Wednesday the 28th inst., at 2 o'clock, from the family residence, Roseville, to the United Brethren Church. Interment will be made in the family plot, Mount View Cemetery, Galt, Ont. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Ervin married Rebecca Barton 4 Mar 1903, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of Peter Christie Barton and Catherine McDonald) was born 19 Mar 1877, Reidsville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Rebecca Barton was born 19 Mar 1877, Reidsville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Peter Christie Barton and Catherine McDonald); died 21 May 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191195008
    • Name: Rebecca Perrin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129570
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Mrs. Rebecca Perrin, 77, died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Orval Knechtel. 52 Grenville Ave., after a lengthy illness. Born at Reidsville, Ont., she was the last surviving member of the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Barton. Mrs. Perrin and her husband, the late Ervin Perrin who died in 1940, farmed at Roseville for many years. She came to live with her daughter four years ago.

    Surviving are six sons, Leslie, Ross, George, Robert and Charles. all of Roseville, and James of Bright; and one daughter, Mrs. Orval (Mary) Knechtel, Kitchener. Thirteen grandchildren also survive.

    The body is at the home of her son, Robert Perrin, Roseville where private funeral service will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. followed by public service at Roseville United Brethren Church at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Keith Nicholsan of New Dundee will officiate. Interment will be at Mount View Cemetery, Galt.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 22 May 1954 pg 5

    Children:
    1. John Leslie "Leslie" Perrin was born 12 Jul 1908, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1985; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. William Ross "Ross" Perrin was born Feb 1910, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1987; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    3. George Barton Perrin was born 28 Dec 1912, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. Robert McDonald Perrin was born 21 Oct 1916; died 11 Feb 2004; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    5. James Hugh Perrin was born 18 Apr 1919; died 6 Jul 2001; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    6. Charles Edward Perrin was born 14 Aug 1920, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 2011, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    7. 3. Mary Christine Perrin was born 29 Nov 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jan 2009, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Alfred Knechtel was born 4 Jan 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 26 Jul 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Peter Knechtel and Barbara Drum); died 27 Sep 1923; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47309650
    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3576.1
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
    • Residence: 1875, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1875, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Alfred married Elizabeth "Betty" Hallman 19 Jan 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Johann "John" Hallman and Sarah Elizabeth Bergey) was born 20 May 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth "Betty" Hallman was born 20 May 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johann "John" Hallman and Sarah Elizabeth Bergey); died 21 Dec 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47309800
    • Name: Betty Hallman
    • Name: Elizabeth "Betty" Knechtel
    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3576
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1875, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1875, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Hallman, "is married to Alfred Knechtel. They reside on the old "John Hallman Homestead" near Manheim. To them were born the following 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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    Knechtel.-On the 21st of December, 1906, near Mannheim, Waterloo Co., Ont., , wife of Alfred Knechtel; aged 55 Y., 7 M., 19 D. She was married to her surviving husband Jan. 19, 1875. To this union were born twelve children, of whom two sons and five daughters survive. Buried in the Mannheim Mennonite cemetery on the 24th. Funeral services in German by Solomon Gehman and in English by Noah Stauffer.

    Herald of Truth January 10, 1907, page 20. Volume XLIV, Number 2

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    KNECHTEL.-Sister Elizabeth (Hallman) Knechtel was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., May 20th, 1851, and died at her home in Mannheim, Ont., Dec., 21. 1906; aged 55y. 8m. 1d. She was a member of the Mennonite church for over thirty years. She was united in marriage to Bro. Alfred Knechtel Jan. 19, 1875. To this union were born 12 children, 5 children and 2 grandchildren preceded her to the spirit world. She leaves a sorrowing husband, 5 daughters, 2 sons, and 4 grandchildren to mourn the loss of a kind wife and loving mother. She was sick 9 weeks and had to suffer a great deal, but bore it all patiently. She had a desire to go home and be with Christ. In the forenoon she bade her husband and children good-bye, and told them to be faithful and meet her in her home above. Her remains were laid to rest in the Latchars cemetery. The house was well filled with friends and neighbors. Services conducted by Enos Cressman at the home and Noah Stauffer and Solomon Gehman at the church from Phil. 1: 23, "Having desired to depart and be with Christ which is far better."

    Gospel Witness - Volume 2, Number 48 - February 27, 1907, page 768

    Children:
    1. Levi Knechtel was born Abt 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Selina Knechtel was born 1 Oct 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1933, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Nov 1933, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Albert Knechtel was born Abt 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Angeline Knechtel was born 15 Jul 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1969, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Cressman, , Saskatchewan.
    5. Clara Knechtel was born 26 May 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1953; was buried , Durham Cemetery, Durham, Bentinck, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Edgar H. Knechtel was born 30 Oct 1882, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1929, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Jan 1929, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 4. Ephraim Knechtel was born 2 Oct 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1974, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Alberta Knechtel was born 2 Sep 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1942, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Melissa Knechtel was born 14 Jun 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. David Knechtel was born Abt 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Wesley Knechtel was born Abt 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Silva Knechtel was born Abt 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Christian B. Snyder was born 12 Jan 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses K. Snyder and Lydia Bechtel); died 19 Apr 1944, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6063
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Christian B. Snyder, "was born January 12th, 1862. On October 7th, 1885, he was married to Esther Bechtel. They reside near Hespeler, Ontario, where he is engage in farming. To them is born one child "

    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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    Snyder-Christian B., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses K. Snyder, was born in Wilmot Twp., Jan. 12, 1862; passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ephraim Knetchel, Petersburg, Ont., April 19, 1944; aged 83y. Bro. Snyder's death was due to a heart attack a few days previous. He suffered from a weak heart for a number of years. He was married to Esther Bechtel who predeceased him June 4, 1940. To this union were born one son and 3 daughters; Percy, Rosebank; Edna ( Mrs. Ephraim Knechtel); Avon ( Mrs. Willard Witmer), Rosebank; and Ida (Mrs. Simon Hallman,) Kitchener, Ont.; who along with one brother (Moses), 28 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren all survive him. Bro. Snyder was a member of the Latschar church for many years. He was a quiet man, but he gave a silent testimony wherever he went because of his consistent life as a Christian. "He being dead, yet speaketh" Funeral services were conducted April 21 at his home in charge of Bro. Lorne W. Schmitt and at the Latschar Mennonite Church by Brethren M.S. Hallman and Lorne Schmitt. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVII, No . 8 - May 26th 1944 page 151, 152

    Christian married Esther Bechtel 7 Oct 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Noah S. Bechtel and Veronica "Fannie" Christner) was born 5 Dec 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1940, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Esther Bechtel was born 5 Dec 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Noah S. Bechtel and Veronica "Fannie" Christner); died 4 Jun 1940, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Esther Snyder
    • Name: Nellie Bechtel
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0719
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1932, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Esther Bechtel "was born December 5th, 1863. She is married to Christian B. Snyder. They reside near Hespeler, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. They have one child named VII Edna."

    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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    Snyder. --- Esther, daughter of Noah and Veronica (Christner) Bechtel, was born Dec. 5, 1863; died at her home near Petersburg, Ont., united in marriage to Christian B. Snyder Oct. 7, 1885, to which union were born 1 son and 3 daughters: Percy, Edna (Mrs. Ephraim Knechtel) Avon (Mrs. Willard Witmer), all of Petersburg, and Ida (Mrs. Simon Hallman) of Kitchener. She is survived by 27 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild; also by 2 brothers (Moses Bechtel of Winnipeg, Man., and Noah Bechtel of Breslau, Ont.), and a host of relatives and friends. She was a faithful and loyal member of the Latschar Mennonite Church until her death, having accepted Christ in her late teens. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. Manasseh Hallman and Lorne Schmitt, Bro. Hallman using for his test Psa. 27: 1. The services were held at the home and at the Latschar Mennonite Church. The body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Her testimony is well expressed in the following poem:
    "Is not even death a gain to those
    Whose life to God was given?
    Gladly to earth their eyes they close,
    To open them in Heaven."

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIII, No 17 - July 25, 1940

    Children:
    1. 5. Edna Snyder was born 19 Aug 1891, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jan 1989, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Percy Snyder was born 4 Apr 1896, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1990; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Eileen Vollmer was born Jul 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Avon Bechtel Snyder was born 29 Sep 1899, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1988; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Ida Snyder was born Oct 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died 1991; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  John Perrin was born 16 Nov 1842, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of William Perrin and Mary Ann Newstead); died 2 Jul 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Jul 1922, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73429
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1879, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; egg merchant
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
    • Occupation: 1886, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; egg dealer
    • Residence: 1890, 3103 Roseville Rd., North Dumfries, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Rest in the Lord/ Died/ Galt, Ont., on Sunday, Jul 2nd, 1922, at/ 10 o'clock, a. m./ John Perrin/ aged 79 years, 7 months, 16 days/ The Funeral/ Will take place on Wednesday afternoon, 5th/ inst., at 3 o'clock, from his late residence 248 E. Main Street, Galt, to Mount View Cemetery/ for internment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.


    Funeral Card - Original's location unknown

    Residence:
    In January of 1890, John Perrin bought this farm which has since been in the family for over a hundred years. The double rows of trees on the property were planted in 1891 by John Perrin and his sons. The house is a two storey Late Victorian structure, with bay windows on the first floor, white trim around the windows and doors, a brown roof and light coloured bricks. The barns are painted red. Prior to purchasing the farm, John Perrin worked for variety of employers such as: Moses Unger, James Bunion, John Newstead, William Hope, and Henry Bricker, doing such tasks as cutting firewood and helping out with the wheat harvest. In 1861 it is recorded that he worked for Mr. C. Wilks at Cruickston Park, earning $89.03 and $114.55 in 1862. He also worked for Benjamin Hallman at the sawmill for a dollar a day. Mr. Perrin also had an egg dealing business with his brother William in Newmarket. The eggs were shipped to Toronto, Boston, and Scotland. The brothers transported the eggs by filling oak barrels with oats.

    John married Charlotte Wingham 6 Jan 1880, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Charlotte (daughter of George Wingham and Harriet Brighton) was born 20 Jan 1856, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1933, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Feb 1933, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Charlotte Wingham was born 20 Jan 1856, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Wingham and Harriet Brighton); died 30 Jan 1933, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Feb 1933, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Charlotte Perrin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73430
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    In Loving Memory/ Passed Away/ Suddenly at Galt, Ont., on Monday January/ 30th, 1933, at 5: 30 o'clock p. m./ Charlotte Wingham/ Relict of the late John Perrin./ aged 77 years./ The Funeral/ Will be held from her late residence, 248/ Main St., East., Thursday afternoon, February/ 2nd, at 2: 30 o'clock, to Mount View Cemetery./ Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.


    Funeral Card of Charlotte Wingham

    Children:
    1. 6. Ervin Perrin was born 29 Oct 1880, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1940, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Irvine Perrin was born 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Edith Perrin was born 24 Apr 1883, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1954; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Edwin Perrin was born 19 Dec 1884, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1931, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Oct 1931, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Harriet Perrin was born 27 Apr 1886, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1890; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    6. Ambrose Perrin was born 17 May 1888, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1915, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John Perrin was born 6 Jul 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Peter Christie Barton was born CALC 7 Sep 1839, , Scotland (son of Joseph Barton and Christina Campbell); died 7 Dec 1897, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/250396710
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128975
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 33, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    In Memoriam Died, on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at his residence, south half of Lot 1, Con. 12, Tp.Blenheim, Peter C. Barton, Aged 58 years, 3 months. Funeral, Will take place from his late residence, in the Township of Blenheim, on Thursday, Dec. 9th, at 1 p.m., to Mount View Cemetery, Galt. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. Galt, Dec. 7th, 1897.

    Funeral Card

    Peter married Catherine McDonald 24 Apr 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Alexander McDonald and Mary McPherson) was born 1837, , Scotland; died 21 Aug 1903, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catherine McDonald was born 1837, , Scotland (daughter of Alexander McDonald and Mary McPherson); died 21 Aug 1903, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/250396675
    • Name: Catherine Barton
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71960
    • Residence: 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    In Memoriam Died In Blenheim, on Friday, August 21st, 1903, at 7.30 P.M., Catharine McDonald. relict of the late Peter C. Barton, in the 67th year of her age. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of her son-in-law, John H. Lillico, Lot 4, con. 11, Blenheim, on Monday 24th inst., at 1 o'clock. p.m., to the Galt Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card of Catharine McDonald

    Children:
    1. Mary Barton was born CALC 3 Mar 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 3 Sep 1865, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1868, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Christina Campbell Barton was born 25 Oct 1866, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 2 Dec 1866, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1946, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Mar 1946, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joseph Barton was born 6 Nov 1868, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 7 Mar 1869, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Alexander Barton was born 28 Nov 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. James Barton was born 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Rebecca Barton was born 19 Mar 1877, Reidsville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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