Alda May Stauffer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-452205

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Obituary for Alda Stauffer

Passed away peacefully to her eternal home on Friday, February 11, 2005 at Lanark Heights Long Term Care, in her 98th year following a brief illness.

Lovingly remembered by her sister Helen Betzner, of Kitchener and nephew Barry Betzner, of Hamilton.

Predeceased by her parents, Harvey and Sarah (nee Cober) Stauffer, her brother, Gordon Stauffer and his wife Mabel (Dec.13/93) and her sister, Irene Stauffer (Jan. 28/95).

Miss Stauffer's family will receive relatives and friends from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM on Sunday, February 13, 2005 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (749-8467) followed by a funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home at 3:30 PM. Pastor Ron Curl officiating. Reception to follow in the funeral home.

Private interment at Woodland Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Women's Ministries of Canada or Emmanuel Bible College would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88302216
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7863.15
• Occupation: 1904, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; carpenter

Harvey married Sarah Adelaide "Addie" Cober 28 Sep 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Rev. Peter Cober and Magdalena Martha Steinacker) was born 20 Sep 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died 1950; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Addie Cober
• Name: Sarah Adelaide "Addie" Stauffer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-336442
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104672723
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7435
• Immigration: 1846, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Immigration: 1875, , Ontario, Canada
• Retired: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Isaac S. Stauffer, "the second son of David Stauffer, was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania, November 2nd, 1842. When six years of age he came to Canada with his parents and was raised in the county of Waterloo. On August 24th, 1862, he was married to Barbara, eldest daughter of Joseph and Veronica (Shantz) Weber. She was born July 20th, 1844. They reside in Peel Township, Wellington County, near Glenallen, where he possesses two beautiful farms. Their family consists of eight children, namely: Zepheniah who is married to Selina, daughter of David Koch of Conestogo, and resides on a farm near Elmira, Ezra, Licinda, Oliver, Lovina who is married to Joseph Ernst, a farmer, and resides in the township of Peel, near village of Glenallen, Ida, Ira, and Harvey."

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 married Barbara Weber 24 Aug 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Joseph M. Weber and Veronica Shantz) was born 20 Jul 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1911; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Stauffer
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7863
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Menonnite

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Barbara Weber," the eldest in the family, was born July 20th, 1844. On August 24th, 1862, she was married to Isaac, son of David and Maria (Shelly) Stauffer. They reside in Peel Township, Wellington County, Ontario, near Glenallen. They are the owner of two beautiful farms. They have a family of eight children, namely: VII Zepheniah, married to Selina, daughter of David Koch of Conestogo; VII Ezra, VII Lucinda, VII Oliver, VII Lovina, married to Joseph, son of David Ernst; VII Ida, VII Ira, and VII Harvey."

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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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985
• Occupation: 1875, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1888, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario; minister
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Rev. Peter Cober, "was born May 7th, 1853. (The writer heard him narrate the story of his conversion at the Breslau Camp meeting). When a young man he felt the influence of the Spirit striving with him, but for some time he resisted the Spirit and hence no regeneration was produced. Thus he lived for several years, until he was brought under conviction by a spiritual sermon to which he listened, and after a protracted struggle committed himself to God. He soon joined himself with the Mennonite Brethren in Christ. Some years ago he entered the ministry and has been stationed on different fields of labor under the Canada Conference and has so far proved himself to be an able minister and a useful instrument in the hands of God in winning souls for the Lord's kingdom. At the annual conference held at Breslau, Ontario, the last week in March 1895, Mr. Cober was elected presiding elder for the North District. He is married to Martha Steinacker and resides in Stayner, Ontario. Their family consists of six children"

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

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Cober was converted at the age of 21 and the following year he united with the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church (now the Evangelical Missionary Church). A few years later Cober moved to Michigan, and in 1881 he began preaching at Brown City as the first pastor of the church there. He also served for a few years in the Indiana-Ohio Conference (at Bethel), being ordained by that conference in 1884. Soon afterward this ordination he returned to Ontario, where he spent most of his 42 years in the active ministry, serving pastorates at Markham, Kitchener, Kilsyth, New Dundee, Shrigley, Breslau, Maryboro, and Hespeler.

Cober was presiding elder of the Ontario conference for 10 years, 1895-1901 and 1903-1907, and chairperson of six conferences, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1905, and 1906. He also served at various times as conference evangelist and as a member of the several boards of the Ontario conference. He was a delegate to general conferences and chairperson of one ( Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, 1896).

In a few respects Peter Cober's record was unique. He was the first subscriber to the Gospel Banner, opened the first city mission of the Ontario Conference (Collingwood, 17 September 1897), and attended 60 consecutive annual conferences (1881 to 1940 inclusive).
In 1923 he retired from pastoral work, residing at Kitchener, Ontario, from then until his death 23 March 1941. Interment was made in Woodlawn cemetery.

Storms, Everek R. "Cober, Peter (1853-1941)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1953. Web. 25 February 2011. https://www.gameo.org/encyclopedia/contents/C634ME.html.

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COBER, PETER

An active clergyman of Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church for approximately forty years, prior to his retirement eighteen years ago, in his 87^th year, at his home, 21 Chapel St. in Kitchener, following an illness of several months. His last surviving sister, Mrs. Abram Witmer died a few hours earlier at her home in Victoria, BC. Rev. Cober entered the ministry in 1881 and was ordained in 1884. His early years as a clergyman were spent in Michigan and Indiana. In addition, he served several churches in Ontario. Prior to his retirement, Rev. Cober was presiding elder of the M. B. C. Church for ten years. He served as pastor of Kitchener Church for four years. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Cober, he was born on May 7, 1853 on the 3^rd concession of Puslinch Township, just east of the townline. In his passing, a descendant of one of the pioneer families was lost. His parents took up residence in a log house on lot 2, shortly after their marriage. At that time, the whole district was a hardwood forest. Wild game was plentiful and deer, bears and wolves were common. Rev. Cober did not live in the old house, however, as the family moved into a new home, which is now still standing on the property. In 1875, he married Martha Steinbacher, who predeceased him in 1935. Rev. Cober was noted, in the ministry, for his cheerful disposition. Surviving are three sons, Vernon L. of Kitchener; Wilfred A. of Buffalo; Milton S. of Kitchener; three daughters, Mrs. Allen Good of Conestoga; Mrs. Harvey Stauffer of Kitchener; and Mrs. William G. Waldron of Brantford. Two sons died in infancy. He was predeceased by two brothers and five sisters. A short private service was held Wednesday, March 26, 1941 at 2 at his residence, followed by public service at Bethany Mennonite Church at 2: 15. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

Cober, Peter - Born in Pushlinch Township, Wellington County, Ontario, May 7, 1853. Parents were Nicholas and Nancy (Holm) Cober. Raised on the farm and educated in the common school.

Converted at the age of twenty-one, entered the ministry in 1881, and ordained in 1884.

Married to Martha Steinacher, September 28, 1875. Eight children: Rosa, Addie, Ira, Samantha, Vernon, Wilfrid, Milton, and Gordon, the third and last being deceased.

Held pastorates at Ubly and Deanville, Mich.; Bethel and Goshen, Ind.; Markham, Berlin, Kilsyth, Bethel, Shrigley, Breslau, Maryboro, and Hespeler, Ont.

Presiding Elder of the Ontario Conference for two terms, totaling ten years; member of six General Conferences and chairman of one of them; member of the Executive Committee for a number of years; member of the Ontario Foreign Mission Board and of the United Orphan and Mission Board.

History of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church., Jasper Abraham Huffman ... editor-in-chief., The Bethel Pub. Co, New Carlisle

Rsrch. Note:
7 May 1853-23 March 1941). Peter Cober was the son of Nicholas and Nancy (Holm) Cober. He was born on May 7, 1853, in Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., ON. On Sept. 28, 1875, he married Martha Steinacher, and together they had eight children, two of whom died in infancy.
Cober was converted at the age of 21 and the following year he united with the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church (now the Evangelical Missionary Church). A few years later Cober moved to Michigan, and in 1881 he began preaching at Brown City as the first pastor of the church there. He also served for a few years in the Indiana-Ohio Conference (at Bethel), being ordained by that conference in 1884. Soon afterward this ordination he returned to Ontario, where he spent most of his 42 years in the active ministry, serving pastorates at Markham, Kitchener, Kilsyth, New Dundee, Shrigley, Breslau, Maryboro, and Hespeler.
Cober was presiding elder of the Ontario conference for 10 years, 1895-1901 and 1903-7, and chairperson of six conferences, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1905, and 1906. He also served at various times as conference evangelist and as a member of the several boards of the Ontario conference. He was a delegate to general conferences and chairperson of one (Coopersburg, PA, 1896).
In a few respects Peter Cober's record was unique. He was the first subscriber to the Gospel Banner, opened the first city mission of the Ontario Conference (Collingwood, Sept. 17, 1897), and attended 60 consecutive annual conferences (1881 to 1940 inclusive).
In 1923 he retired from pastoral work, residing at Kitchener, ON, from then until his death March 23, 1941. Interment was made in Woodlawn cemetery.

Peter married Magdalena Martha Steinacker 28 Sep 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Peter Steinacker and Margaret Voltz) was born 1 Mar 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1935; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Martha Cober
• Name: Martha Steinacker
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985.1
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7431
• Immigration: 1847, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Naturalization: 1860
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

David Stauffer, "son of Jacob and Mary (Hoch) Stauffer, was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, December 31st, 1813, and was raised in Butler County, same state. He was married, in 1836, to Anna Maria, daughter of Samuel and Polly (Bechtel) Shelly. She was born May 29th, 1819. On May 2nd, 1848, they, with their family of five children, left Harmony, Butler County, Pennsylvania, and moved to Canada and arrived at Berlin during the latter part of May. During the remainder of the year 1848 they resided on the farm formerly owned by the late William Moyer, now in possession of Isadore B. Snyder. In spring, 1849, they moved to Bridgeport, on the farm now possessed by Dilman G. Moyer where they had the misfortune of being burned out. In 1854, they moved on the old 'Burkholder Farm' one mile north of the town of Waterloo where they resided until 1859, then they moved on the old 'Henry Martin Farm' one mile north of the Martin Mennonite Meeting House. Here they resided until 1864, when he purchased a farm about two miles north-west of Heidelberg where they resided for ten years, then he sold his farm to a Mr. Compass, in 1874, and moved to Conestogo, having bought Mr. Charles Hendry's property, where they now reside. They have have a family of thirteen children, of whom three died in infancy, .."

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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DAVID STAUFFER,

While in Conestogo last week I was afforded an opportunity of meeting this venerable citizen. Mr. Stauffer was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in 1813, being now in the 85th year of his age. His general appearance and unimpared mind and body would lead one to believe that he had not yet reached the sixties. He came to Canada about forty-eight years ago, and recollects when Berlin had only one mercantile establishment, then kept by one Fred Miller, and Jake and John Hoffman were about to open another. He has lived in Conestogo twenty-three years, living a retired life with his wife, who is now in ber 78 th year. Mr. Stauffer claims no relationship with the numerous family of Stauffers in Waterloo County, though his ancestors are of the same nationality and espouse the same religious faith. I have yet to see the person who has lived eighty- five years who can show less marks of an advanced age than Mr. Stauffer. He is a record breaker, and no mistake.

In my next letter Winterbourne and its oldest citizens will be my subject. I believe this village takes the lead in the county for old people.

H. N.

Waterloo County Chronicle 12 May 1898, p. 8

David married Annie Maria "Mary" Shelly 24 May 1836. Annie (daughter of Samuel Shelly and Polly Bechtel) was born 29 May 1819, Harmony, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA; died 12 Aug 1909; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Maria "Mary" Stauffer
• Name: Maria Schelle
• Name: Mary Shelly
• Eby ID Number: 00111-6980
• Immigration: 1847, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Annie Maria Shelly, "was born in Harmony, Butler County, Pennsylvania, May 29th, 1819. On May 24th, 1836, she married to David Stauffer."


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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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7862
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Joseph M. Weber
• Residence: 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Joseph Weber," the youngest child of Benjamin and Veronica (Martin) Weber, was born in Waterloo County, Ontario, on the farm now possessed by his son, Joseph S., June 11 1820. On November 14th, 1843, he was married to Veronica, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Schneider) Shantz. She was born March 15th, 1822. Of late years they have given up farming and live in the house erected by his father, old Benjamin Weber. Their family consisted of thirteen children, of whom five died young."


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

Joseph married Veronica Shantz 14 Nov 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Joseph R. Shantz and Catharine Schneider) was born 15 Mar 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1894; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fronica Shantz
• Name: Veronica Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6886
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Veronica Shantz
• Residence: 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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:

Veronica Shantz, "the eldest daughter of Joseph and Catharine (Schneider) Shantz, was born in Waterloo County, March 15th, 1822. On November 14th, 1843, she was married to Joseph Weber. She died September 23rd, 1894."


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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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1978

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Nicolaus Cober, "was born March 4th, 1811, in Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario. On April 3rd, 1832, he was married to Nancy Holm who was born November 4th, 1813, and died April 5th, 1878. After their marriage they resided for several years in Vaughan Township, then they moved to Puslinch Township, Wellington County, near Hespeler, Ontario, on the farm now possessed by Gottlieb Stunn. Here they resided until their deaths. He died June 22nd, 1887. To them was born 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.].

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COBER, NICHOLAS

Death of an Old Settler of Puslinch

On Wednesday morning, 29^th June 1887, Mr. Cober of Puslinch breathed his last, at the good age of 76 years. When he first came to this country a young man, this part of Waterloo and Puslinch was a vast forest and one or two houses were built. Guelph, Galt and Preston were but small hamlets. The nearest flour mill was at Dundas and was only visited once a year. He settled on his farm in Puslinch over thirty years ago and by his industry, he accumulated a large fortune. He leaves a large family of grown up children, one of whom, J. N. Cober, is in the firm of Cober & Bechtel of Hespeler. He was a Christian in every sense of the word. Although very quiet and unassuming, he cheered many a poor person's life with his liberality and was a liberal giver to all good objects. Mr. Cober will be very much missed, as he was a very courteous old gentleman, well beloved by all who knew him. His funeral took place on Friday afternoon and was one of the largest ever seen in Puslinch. His body was taken for interment to the Union Cemetery at the brick church on the third concession. Rev. Henders conducted the services.

-Information from the death certificate: Born in Vaughan Township.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

Nicolaus married Nancy Holm 3 Apr 1832. Nancy (daughter of Niehls P. "Nelson" Holm and Anna Catharine Philips) was born 4 Nov 1813, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario; died 5 Apr 1878, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nancy Cober
• Eby ID Number: 00056-3854

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Nancy Holm, "was born November 4th, 1813. On April 3rd, 1832, she was married to Nicolaus Cober. He was born in Vaughan Township, York County, March 4th, 1811, and died June 22nd, 1887. Some years after their marriage they moved from York County to Wellington County, near Hespeler, where she died April 5th, 1878. They had 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.].

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COBER, NANCY (Nee Holm)

Near Hespeler, on the 7^th April 1878, after a painful illness, aged 65 years, 5 months. The wife of Nicholas Cober.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24612

Peter — Margaret Voltz. Margaret was born Abt 1830, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Steinacker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24613