Ida Jane Martin

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• Name: Ida Jane Wadley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44275
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1930, 49 Agnes St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Ida married Sergeant Edgar Wadley 27 Jul 1922, Unionville, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Edgar (son of William Henry Wadley and Gertrude Knight) was born 2 Oct 1895, Bristol, , Gloucestershire, England; died 27 Jul 1930, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Emily Gertrude Wadley was born 17 Jan 1925, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 2015, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.
2. William Martin Wadley was born 3 Apr 1926, Markham, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 2017, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Eby ID Number: 00075-4619
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Teacher
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Samuel L. Martin, "was born February 21st, 1859. After attaining the age of eighteen years he passed the teachers' examination and followed teaching with marked success until a short time before his death. He was married to Emeline Bechtel and resided in Preston where he died January 29th, 1892, leaving no issue."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

Samuel married Emily Meserve Bechtel 30 Jan 1884, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emily (daughter of Isaac Bechtel and Jane Tilt) was born 26 Jul 1863, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1920; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emily Meserve Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0790
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk, Insurance Office
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Emily M. Bechtel "was born July 26th, 1863. She was married to Samuel L. Martin who died January 29th, 1892. She is engaged as a teacher in our public schools."


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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• Land: Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 26, Waterloo County, Ontario; 50 acres
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4611
• Immigration: 1824, , Canada
• Naturalization: 1842
• Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Elected Office: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Elected Office: 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo County
• Elected Office: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve - Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Licence Inspector
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Samuel W. Martin, "the third son of Abram B. and Barbara (Weaver) Martin, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 9th, 1820. He followed farming for some time and was inspector of hotels for the South Riding of the county of Waterloo for a number of years. At present he lives retired, and owns a beautiful residence near Dr. Lundy's, Preston, where he now resides. On March 22nd, 1845, he was married to Mary, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Moyer) Lutz. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 27th, 1825. They have had a family of twelve 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.].

Samuel married Mary Lutz 22 Mar 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob Lutz and Mary Moyer) was born 27 Aug 1825, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; died 13 Mar 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00074-4265
• Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Notes:

Mary Lutz, "was born August 27th, 1825. She is married to Samuel Martin and resides in Preston, 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.].

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MARTIN - On the 13th of Mar., 1901, in Preston, Ont., of typhoid fever, of which she suffered since last September, Mary Lutz, wife of Samuel D. Martin, aged 75 years, 6 months, 16 days. Much of the time of her illness she was unconscious, but during her conscious moments she often expressed a desire to depart and go to her rest. In her early life she was converted and united with the Baptist church, but later she attended the Mennonite church services quite regularly, and was in harmony with the discipline and ordinances of our church, and it was her intention to unite with them, but deferred it until sickness and death overtook her. She leaves two sons and three daughters to mourn her death. She was buried on the 16th at the Hagy M.H., near Preston. Services by Noah Stauffer and J.B. Gingerich, from Isa. 38:1--17. Peace to her ashes.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21715950
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0783
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Thinker
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Notes:

Isaac Bechtel "was born October 8th, 1829. He resided in the town of Waterloo where he was engaged in the making of brick and tile, and died July 22nd, 1892. He was married to Jane Tilt and had a family 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.].

Isaac — Jane Tilt. Jane (daughter of William Tilt and Jane Cosens) was born 19 Nov 1829, Capel, , Surrey, England; died 1 Feb 1915, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0783.1
• Immigration: 1832, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1832, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Chistadelphian
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian Science

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/259122968
• Name: Abram Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4606
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 102, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

Abram B. Martin, "son of Abraham Martin and first cousin to Peter Martin who settled a few miles north of Waterloo in 1819, was born in Earl Township, Lancaster County, near a place called Blue Ball, July 30th, 1788. In spring of 1824 he moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, near Conestogo, on the farm now owned by David Musselman. From here he moved to Doon where he was engaged in running the saw mills for old John Biehn. While here he purchased a farm next to Joseph Reist's near Kossuth, on which he moved after leaving Doon. Here he resided until his death which took place March 10th, 1834. He was married to Barbara, daughter of Samuel Weaver of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and sister to old Moses Weaver who used to keep hotel in Dundas. They had a family 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.].

Abraham — Barbara Weaver. Barbara (daughter of Samuel Weber and Maria Eby) was born Abt 1790, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4606.1

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• Occupation: Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; postmaster
• Eby ID Number: 00074-4264
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 005, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

Jacob Lutz, "was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the beginning of the present century. In 1826 he, in company with others, came to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario, near Preston, where he worked at his trade, carpentering and cabinet making, with old Henry Brower. Later on he built the Centreville Hotel where he resided for some years, working at his trade. He was married to Mary Moyer who was born August 31st, 1800 and died at Freeport, October 7th, 1888. He died August 15th, 1865. To them were born three 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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Post office closed - Freeport post office, which has been in existence for the last 50 years or more, was closed last week by order of the Postmaster General. This office, which was opened in the early sixties. In the old Academy building, (now a mass of ruins), had for its first postmaster Mr. Charles Lutz, only brother Mr. Hy. Lutz of this place. Later on it was transferred to the house now occupied by Mr. Adam Sherman, when Mr Jacob Lutz father the Lutz brothers took over the office. Next and turn as postmaster came Mr. John Schlichter, who was followed by Rev. J. B. Bowman with Miss Harriet Pogson as deputy. On the removal of Mr. Bowman to Berlin Miss Pogson assumed the duties of postmistress, which she filled for some years. On her resignation the office was moved to Centreville, with Mr. Ferdinand Latsch in charge. When he resigned Mr. Jacob Ebel was appointed in his stead, and for the past few years he has been our postmaster, until now on the closing of the office he has been relieved of its duties. With the introduction of the ever popular rural mail delivery there is no call for this office, and said it was closed. 'Aurevoir.

Waterloo Chronicle Telegraph 22 May 1913

Jacob — Mary Moyer. Mary was born 31 Aug 1800, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 7 Oct 1888, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Lutz
• Eby ID Number: 00074-4264.1
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; R. Presbyterian

Notes:

Mary lived with her son Henry in Waterloo Township in 1881.

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0781
• Land: 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Old Survey Lot 03, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Residence: 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

John Bechtel "seventh child of Jacob and Elizabeth Bechtel, was born at Blair, September 18th, 1806, and died August 25th, 1848. He was first married to Sallie, daughter of Henry Brower. She was born January 21st, 1809, and died August 2nd, 1842. After her decease he was married to Elizabeth Knechtel. Mr. John Bechtel resided at Blair where he was engaged in the mercantile and tanning business. He also had a farm which he managed in connection with his business. His family consisted of twelve 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.].

John — Sarah Brower. Sarah (daughter of Henry Brower and Elizabeth Maris) was born 21 Jan 1809, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 2 Aug 1842, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sallie Brower
• Name: Sarah Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00017-1350

Notes:

Sarah Brower,"was born January 21st, 1809. She married to John Bechtel, a merchant and tanner. They resided at Blair, Ontario, where she died August 2nd, 1842, leaving a family of eight children, namely: III Elizabeth, III Isaac, III Sarah,(Was born April 19th, 1832, and died May 6th, same year.) III Mary, III Sarah, III Rachel, III Daniel, and III Rebecca."


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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94993669
• Historic Building: 1688 Blair Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lambton House
• Interesting: pioneer, public service, story, business, education
• Public Service: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clerk of North Dumfries
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52710
• Residence: 1826, Brixton, Lambeth, Surrey, England
• Residence: 1839, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Public Service: 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk - Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; T. P. Clerk
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian

Notes:

DEATH OF MR. WM. TILT. - Our obituary column today contains the announcement of the death of this well-known gentleman. We do not now recollect how long be has been Clerk of the Township of Waterloo, but it is many, many years, and while for the last year or so superannuated, he has boon still largely engaged in Township matters. The deceased gentleman was universally respected, and in every position which he filled ho won the respect of all by his ability, probity and gentlemanly kindness. His funeral will take place today (Friday) at 2 o'clock, p. m., from his late residence in Blair.

Galt Reporter Mar 6 1883 pg 1

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The first meeting to examine teachers in this county was held at Freeport in December, 1843. The commissioners present were Dr. Fulsom, James Phin, William Tilt, Jacob Lutz and a Church of England clergyman from Guelph who presided. The candidates for certificates were Amos Adams, Benjamin Burkholder, Nelson Newcombe, Elias Eby and one Lazarus who was then teaching in Berlin. Mr. Lazarus, after glancing around the room and making an estimate of the calibre of the Board, walked out remarking quite audibly that he was not going to be examined by a "set of farmers." The other four received their certificates, the first issued in the county, but Mr. Lazarus received none and had to resign his position in Berlin. For subsequent examinations teachers were obliged to go to Guelph, the then county town of the united counties of Wellington, Waterloo and Grey.

....The most prominent teachers of those early days were Benjamin Eby (Bishop), James Deary or Derry, William Tilt, James Dickson, James Milroy, William Veitch, Noah Bechtel, William Telfer, Isaac Z. Hunsicker, Jonathan Good and John Bowman (father of the late I. E. Bowman, M. P.). ....

Waterloo Historical Society , First Annual Report, 1914, pg 33

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Death of Mr. William Tilt - This worthy gentleman, who had been ailing for some time from heart disease, passed quietly away in his rest on Wednesday evening, the 6th inst. There was not a getter known man in the township than the deceased, and he won the respect and admiration of all who came in contact with him, by his ? way and quiet, unassuming manner. By his family he was beloved; they clung to him, sought his counsels, and courted his approval to the last. Mr. Tilt was born in the town of Carpel, Surrey Co., England, on June 26, 1805. In 1832 he came to Canada. Before coming he taught school for some years in his native place. On his coming here he was engaged by Mr. Van Egmond, a Canada Land Co. agent, to accompany him to Huron Co., where he remained for three years, teaching Mr. Van Egmond's children and helping to lay out and survey the Huron road. - Leaving there in 1835 he came to Blair, where he taught for several years in a frame school that stood on the site of his late residence. Afterwards he was variously occupied til 1861 in running a tannery and in mercantile pursuits. In that year he was appointed clerk of the township of Waterloo, and held that post continuously till the 31st of March, 1883, when he resigned just four days before his death. The council, on accepting his resignation, donated him $500. He was twice married and his second wife survives him. He was the father of seventeen children, thirteen of whom are still living. At present there are fifty six of his grandchildren and fifteen of his great-grandchildren living.

The Dumfries Reformer Apr 12 1883 pg 2

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Death of Mr. Wm. Tilt - Our obituary column today contains the announcement of the death of this well-known gentleman. We do not now recollect how long he has been Clerk of the Township of Waterloo, but it is many, many years, and while for the last year or so superannuated, he has been still largely engaged in Township matters. The deceased gentleman was universally respected, and in every position which he filled he won the respect of all by his ability, probity and gentlemanly kindness. His funeral will take place today (Friday) at 2 o'clock, p. m., from his late residence in Blair.

Galt Reporter Mar 6 1883 pg 1

William married Jane Cosens 25 Dec 1826, Brixton, Lambeth, Surrey, England. Jane (daughter of Charles Cosens and Ann Goodall) was born 10 Aug 1805, Dorking, Mole Valley District, Surrey, England; died 17 Oct 1832, Tuckersmith Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Turners Cemetery, Tuckersmith Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94993649
• Name: Jane Tilt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28866
• Residence: 1826, Brixton, Lambeth, Surrey, England

Notes:

Jane died giving birth to her fourth child who was stillborn.