Thomas Alexander Trussler

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52796
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian

Thomas married Nancy Amelia Rosenberger 16 Sep 1885, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Abraham Rosenberger and Catharine Moore) was born 25 Jul 1854, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1946, Trout Creek, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Dec 1946, Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Vida C. Trussler was born 25 Feb 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Charles Percival Trussler was born 23 Aug 1890, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Interesting: life story, pioneer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59058
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian

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103 Years Old County Pioneer Geo. Trussler

Dies Waterloo County's Grand Old Man Dies After Brief Illness.

NEW DUNDEE - Waterloo County's grand old man, George Trussler, who celebrated his 103rd birthday last June 5, passed away at his home near here on Saturday evening. Mr. Trussler had been in his usual health until the day before Christmas when the doctor was first summoned. His death robs the county of one of its few remaining pioneers who according to his own opinion lived in one of the greatest centuries of progress the world has ever known. Born near Preston, Ont., on June 5, 1838, Mr. Trussler was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Trussler, who came to Canada from Sussex, England, in 1833. When one year of age he moved with his parents to the 240 acres of virgin land bordering the Huron Road which is now owned by his son, Oscar Trussler. Here he and his family cleared the land, built homes for themselves, as well as assisting with constructing the first roads in the district.

Retained Excellent Memory

Blessed with an excellent memory, Mr. Trussler could relate many interesting stories of the early settlement of this part of the country. Even after retiring from active farming more than forty years ago he did not give up his hobby of gardening and was well-known for his lovely flowers. Hunting and travelling were other favourite hobbies. The late Mr. Trussler was particularly fond of reading and kept a diary almost continuously until he passed his 100th birthday. A highlight in his centennial celebration were the telegrams received from their majesties, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Premier Hepburn. Mr. Trussler was always proud of the fact that he had lived under the reign of five sovereigns. In religion be was a Christa Delphian.

Mrs, Trussler Died at 92

1n 1859 Mr. Trussler married Miss Sarah Brighton, who passed away in her 92nd year, severing a partnership that lasted 74 years, one of the longest marriages on record. Mr. Trussler has outlived four of his eight children, his oldest son, Thomas, of Trout Creek, Ont., having died last winter in his 81st year. Four other sons are still living, namely: James and Gilbert of Orillia; Oscar on the old homestead, and Herbert of British Columbia. Two sons and a daughter, Byron; Albert and Jessie; all predeceased him several years ago. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 31st, with a private service at 2 o'clock at the home of his son, Oscar Trussler, Huron Road, followed by a public, service at the Rosebank Tunker Church. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Waterloo Chronicle 2 Jan 1942 pg 1

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Oldest Man In County Dies

George Trussler Was In His 104th Year

The oldest man in Waterloo County and perhaps in this part of the province, Mr. Geo. Trussler, passed peacefully away at his home near New Dundee at the age of 103 years, last Saturday evening. He had been ill only a few days and with the exception of being slightly hard of hearing, he retained all his faculties to the end. He could still read without glasses.

This grand old man was a native of Waterloo County, being born on June 5, 1838 at Fisher's Mill, near Hespeler. His parents came from Sussex, England, in 1833 and a year later settled on a 240-acre homestead near New Dundee, which they cleared. As a young man, he assisted in the work of clearing farms in Wilmot and Waterloo Townships.

Farming successfully for many years, the late Mr. Trussler retired in 1892. He was married to Sarah Brighton and they lived to celebrate their 74th wedding anniversary together. She passed away in 1933.

Since he reached his 90th birthday his natal day became an interesting event and especially on passing the century mark many people called on his birthday to extend congratulations and their visits were always greatly enjoyed by him.

Of a family of eight children, four survive him. They are James and Gilbert of Orillia, Oscar on the old homestead and Herbert of Vancouver, B.C. He is also survived by 39 grandchildren, 75 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.

The funeral was held on Wednesday to the Rosebank Church and Cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, January 2, 1942

George married Sarah Brighton 22 Feb 1859, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of John Brighton and Sophia Edwards) was born 30 Jul 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 28 Apr 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1933, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Jan 1933, Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Trussler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59059
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christadelphian

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PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES IN 92ND YEAR

Mrs. George Trussler of Near New Dundee Wedded Nearly 74 Years.

In the death of Mrs. George Trussler, Huron Road, near New Dundee, beloved wife of Mr. George Trussler, Waterloo county loses one of its most highly esteemed pioneers. Mrs. Trussler had enjoyed her usual good health until about a week when she suffered a stroke. She failed to rally and slept peacefully away at the family residence on Sunday morning. Had she lived until next month Mr. and Mrs. Trussler would have celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary. Right up to the time of her illness, Mrs. Trussler was able to assist in the household duties. The late Mrs. Trussler was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brighton and was born July 30th, 1841. She was married to George Trussler, February 22nd, 1859, following which they lived on the Huron road. Mr. Trussler conducting a successful farm which is now oper-ated by his son Oscar Trussler. For the past number of years the family held annual reunions on the old homestead. At the reunion last summer Mr. and Mrs. Trussler were the guests of honor and in a reminiscent mood. At that time Mr. Trussler remarked to friends that during their long wedded life they had not had a single disagreement, their almost 74 years together being a most happy one. The aged couple were much loved by the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom they greatly enjoyed greeting at the regular annual gatherings held at the farm of Oscar Trussler on the old homestead. Surviving are her beloved husband now in his 95th year and still enjoying excellent health, and six sons, namely, Thomas of Trout Creek, James and Gilbert of Ori111a, Albert of New Norway, Alberta, Herbert of Sidmouth, British Columbia and Oscar of Huron Road near New Dundee; also 39 grandchildren and 60 great-grandchildren. One son Byron and one daughter Jessie predeceased her.

Funeral Largely Attended

Hundreds of friends and relatives many from distant points attended the funeral held on Tuesday afternoon from the residence of her son, Mr. Oscar Trussler, Huron Road. After a brief service at the home a simple and impressive service was held at the Rosebank church. Mr. Albert E. Williams of the Christa Delphian Church at Hamilton had charge of the service assisted by Mr. Edward Chart of Guelph. Deceased was a member of the Christa Delphian Church at Doon. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the Church. All the members of the family were present at the funeral except two sons, Albert of Alberta and Herbert of British Columbia, An old friend of the family, Mr. Jacob Stoltz of near New Dundee, now in his 96th year was unable to be present. Among others present from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Addison Taylor and Miss Moine Bechtel, all of Waterloo.

Waterloo Chronicle 26 Jan 1933 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59062
• 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; Church of England
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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He had lived for over 40 years on the Huron Rd., between Manheim & New Dundee.

George — Elizabeth Gilbert. Elizabeth was born CALC 5 Jan 1796, , England; died 27 Oct 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Trussler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59063
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59064
• Immigration: 1835, , 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; United Brethern

John — Sophia Edwards. Sophia was born 1803, , England; died 26 Dec 1863; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sophia Brighton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59065
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern