Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Elizabeth Strickler

Female 1853 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elizabeth Strickler was born 1853, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry Strickler and Eliza Histand); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-427000
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henry Strickler was born 25 Dec 1824, Spring Garden Twp, , York Co., Pennsylvania (son of John Strickler and Lydia Strickler); died 22 Feb 1902; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 128, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Eby ID Number: 00119-7454
    • Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agent
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Henry Strickler, "son of John and Lydia (Strickler) Strickler, was born in Spring Garden Township, York County, Pennsylvania, December 25th, 1824. In 1841 he left home and went to the state of New York, near Niagara Falls, where he was working with the carpenters until September 1842, when he left and travelled north as far as Preston, Ontario, where he made his home with old Mr. John Bear. Here he was engaged in working at his trade and was also in the service of old David Reist as sawmiller until the great freshet carried away the dam. From here he went and hired to Michael Fisher for whom he was engaged as foreman for some time. On October 14th, 1845, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Bechtel) Histand. She was born September 13th, 1822. At present they reside about one mile east of Kossuth, Ontario. They have 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.].

    Henry married Eliza Histand Oct 1845. Eliza (daughter of David Histand and Elizabeth Bechtel) was born 1822, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Eliza Histand was born 1822, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of David Histand and Elizabeth Bechtel); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-426996
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Veronica Strickler was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 1. Elizabeth Strickler was born 1853, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Magdalena Strickler was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Angeline Strickler was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Strickler was born Abt 1800, Of, Spring Garden Twp, , York Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00119-7454.1

    John — Lydia Strickler. Lydia was born Abt 1800, Of, Spring Garden Twp, , York Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lydia Strickler was born Abt 1800, Of, Spring Garden Twp, , York Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Lydia Strickler
    • Eby ID Number: 00119-7454.2

    Children:
    1. Reuben Strickler was born CALC 17 Nov 1822, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 24 Aug 1895, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blandford Mennonite Cemetery, Blandford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. 2. Henry Strickler was born 25 Dec 1824, Spring Garden Twp, , York Co., Pennsylvania; died 22 Feb 1902; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  David Histand was born 5 Nov 1789, Upper Providence, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of David Histand, son of David Histand and Elizabeth Bechtel); died 6 Jan 1833, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00054-3760
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 27, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 28, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 25, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    David Histand, "the third son of David and Elizabeth (Bechtel) Histand, was born in Upper Providence, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, November 5th, 1789. In spring, 1816, he left his home which was in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and moved to Canada. He arrived at his uncle George Bechtel's place, at Blair, Ontario, where he soon engaged himself to Jacob Bechtel in whose services he was for one year. After the expiration of his year with Mr. Bechtel, he worked for different parties until spring, 1818. On March 10th, 1818, he was married to Elizabeth Bechtel who was born August 8th, 1792, and died July 21st, 1885. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm now possessed by Isaac M. Shoemaker, about two miles north of Preston. Here he died January 6th, 1833, leaving a widow and three children. The widow was married again to old George Clemens."


    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 Bechtel 10 Mar 1818. Elizabeth (daughter of George Bechtel and Elizabeth Mary) was born 8 Aug 1792, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 21 Jul 1885, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Bechtel was born 8 Aug 1792, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of George Bechtel and Elizabeth Mary); died 21 Jul 1885, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Clemens
    • Name: Elizabeth Histand
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0819
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Bechtel "the sixth daughter of the same family, was born August 8th, 1792. She was nine years of age when she came to Canada with her parents. On March 10th, 1818, she was married to David, son of David Histand. He was born November 5th, 1789, and died January 6th, 1833. They resided on a farm near Speedsville. Their farm adjoined that of the late Isaac Clemens, M.P.P. Here he died, leaving a family of three children, namely: Vi George, VI Elize, and VI John. See David Histand's family. After the decease of Mr. Histand the widow was married (October 27th, 1844) to George Clemens* who was born July 16th, 1777, and died August 10th, 1863. She died July 21st, 1885."


    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.].


    She came with her parents to Waterloo County in the year 1800 from Pennasylvania, where she has lived ever since and she was one of the first Pennasylvanian settlers.


    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. George Histand was born 1 Nov 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Eliza Histand was born 1822, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Elizabeth Histand was born 13 Sep 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1896; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Histand was born 2 Jan 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Aug 1879; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  David Histand was born 20 Aug 1755, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania (son of Abraham Histand); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00054-3741

    Notes:

    David Histand, "was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, August 20th, 1755. He was raised on the farm and followed the agricultural life all his days. When a young man he used to go to Montgomery County to attend places of worship (where his parents worshipped while residing in Montgomery County) and visit friends and relatives. During these visits he formed an acquaintance with Elizabeth Bechtel who was raised near Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She was a daughter of old Martin Bechtel. To her he was married in 1783. Soon after their marriage they took possession of his father's beautiful farm located in the north-eastern part of Chester County, Pennsylvania, not far from the Schuylkill River. Here they raised a family of ten children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    David married Elizabeth Bechtel 1783. Elizabeth (daughter of Martin Bechtel) was born Abt 1755, Of, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Elizabeth Bechtel was born Abt 1755, Of, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Martin Bechtel); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Histand
    • Eby ID Number: 00054-3741.1

    Children:
    1. John Histand was born 6 Feb 1785, Upper Providence, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 27 Mar 1880, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania; was buried , Mennonite Cemetery, E Vincent Twp, Chester, Pennsylvania.
    2. Abraham Histand was born 17 Jul 1787, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died , , Northampton Co., Pennsylvania.
    3. 6. David Histand was born 5 Nov 1789, Upper Providence, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 6 Jan 1833, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jacob Histand was born 22 Dec 1791, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died , Near Doylestown, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.
    5. Maria Histand was born 28 Jun 1794, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died , , Chester Co., Pennsylvania.
    6. Elizabeth Histand was born 12 Dec 1796, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died , , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
    7. Anna Histand was born 26 Apr 1799, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died , , Chester Co., Pennsylvania.
    8. Catharine Histand was born 24 Sep 1801, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died , , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
    9. Esther Histand was born 10 Feb 1804, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died , , Chester Co., Pennsylvania.
    10. Henry Histand was born 14 Nov 1809, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died , , Chester Co., Pennsylvania.

  3. 14.  George Bechtel was born 19 Feb 1746, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of Abraham Bechtel); died 17 Sep 1828, Near Blair, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19293365
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0813
    • Land: Bef 1831, Bechtel Tract, Waterloo Township, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Old Survey Lot 07, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Old Survey Lot 09, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    George Bechtel "son of III Abraham Bechtel, and younger brother to IV Abraham, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, February 19th, 1746. He was married to Elizabeth Morris. She was born May 5th, 1752, and died December 22nd, 1836. In 1800 they moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, near Blair, on the old "Eschelman Farm" where he died September 17th, 1828. their family consisted of seven daughters."

    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.].

    George — Elizabeth Mary. Elizabeth was born 5 May 1752, Of, Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania; died 24 Dec 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Elizabeth Mary was born 5 May 1752, Of, Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania; died 24 Dec 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19293464
    • Name: Elizabeth Bechtel
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0813.1

    Children:
    1. Mary Bechtel was born 11 Jul 1782 OR 22 Jul 1782, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 22 Sep 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Pioneer Tower Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Nancy Bechtel was born 5 Jan 1784, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 23 Jan 1863, Near Blair, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Esther Bechtel was born 2 Feb 1786, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 14 Jul 1867, near, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Magdalena Bechtel was born 19 Feb 1789, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 17 Nov 1866, Near Bridgeport, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Susannah Bechtel was born 13 Jul 1790; died 3 Jun 1879.
    6. 7. Elizabeth Bechtel was born 8 Aug 1792, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 21 Jul 1885, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Sarah "Sallie" Bechtel was born 24 Jan 1795, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 24 Jul 1873, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.