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

Clarence Cress

Male 1895 - 1989  (93 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Clarence Cress was born 6 Jan 1895, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Henry Cress and Catherine Steiner); died 1989; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00027-2022.2
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Keeper
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Clarence married Erma Luella Becker 11 Apr 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Erma (daughter of Jacob Krug Becker and Alice E. Eagle) was born 20 Nov 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1970; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henry CressHenry Cress was born 12 Oct 1866, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Levi Cress and Mary Ann Geib); died 10 Nov 1962, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20748906
    • Eby ID Number: 00027-2022
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1894, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Furniture Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Henry Cress, "was born October 12th, 1866. He is married to Catharine Steiner. They reside at home with his parents where he is assisting in managing the farm. To them is born one son named V Clarence."

    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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    Henry Kress

    By Record Correspondent ELMIRA


    Henry Kress, 96, of Elmira, died today at the Martin Rest Home, Elmira, after a lengthy illness.

    Born Oct. 12, 1866, in St. Jacobs, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi Kress. A life- long, resident of the Elmira dis trict, he was a member of St James Lutheran Church. EImira.

    His wife, the former Catherine Steiner, predeceased him in 1954.

    Surviving are four sons. Clarence and Herbert of Kitchener, Harold of St. Jacobs, and Melchior of Calgary; a daughter. Mrs. Charles (Marion) Lorch of Elmira: a sister, Mrs. O. J. Smith of St. Jacobs. 16 grand- children and 18 great-grand- children.

    Three brothers and two sisters predeceased him.

    The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Tuesday noon when removal will be made to St. James' Lutheran Church for the funeral at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. H. W. Baetz will officiate.

    Henry married Catherine Steiner 10 Apr 1894, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Johannes "John" Steiner and Anna Gertrude Peppler) was born 20 Apr 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherine SteinerCatherine Steiner was born 20 Apr 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes "John" Steiner and Anna Gertrude Peppler); died 19 Mar 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20748913
    • Name: Catherine Cress
    • Eby ID Number: 00027-2022.1
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs. Henry Cress By Record Correspondent

    ST. JACOBS-Mrs. Henry Cress, 80, died Friday at the K-W Hospital.

    Born April 20, 1873, in Wilmot Township, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Steiner. She was a member of St. James's Lutheran Church, Elmira, and of the Ladies Aid and Women's Missionary Society of that church. Mrs. Cress lived in Elmira until 3 years ago when she moved to St. Jacobs to live with her son, Harold.

    Surviving are her husband. Henry; four scns. Clarence. Kitchener: Harold. St Jacobs: Herbert. Elmira: and Melchoir, Buckingham, Que one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Mary Ann) Lorch, Elmira; two brothers. Gerry, Malachi, Ont.: George, New Hamburg. 16 grand- children and four great-grandchildren Two sisters and one brother credeceased her.

    The funeral will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. at St. James's Lutheran Church by Rev. H. W. Baetz. Burial will be in Elmira Union Cemetery. The body will rest in the Dreisinger Funeral Home until 1 p.m. Monday, when removal will be made to the church. Friends are requested to pay their respects prior to the service.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record Sat, Mar 20, 1954 Page 5

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    In profound sorrow we announce the death of our Beloved Mother Catherine Steiner beloved Wife of Mr. Henry Cress at Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Friday, March 19th, 1954 In her 81st year. The Funeral will be held from St. James' Lutheran Church, Elmira, on Monday, March 22nd, at 3.00 p.m. Interment in the Elmira Cemetery.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. 1. Clarence Cress was born 6 Jan 1895, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1989; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Harold Gladstone Cress was born 30 Oct 1898, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Oct 1984, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Herbert Cress was born 12 Aug 1900, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1994, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Ann Cress was born 9 Jul 1903, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Melchior Cress was born 7 Oct 1909, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 2002, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Levi Cress was born 23 Feb 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Ephraim Cress and Susannnah "Susan" McMahon); died 22 Mar 1916, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00027-2020
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Levi Cress, " the second son, was born February 23rd, 1837. On November 22nd, 1863, he was married to Mary Ann Geip who was born July 9th, 1845. They reside at St. Jacobs, on his father's old homestead where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of seven 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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    Cress. - Levi Cress was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Feb. 23, 1837; died March 22, 1916; aged 79 y. 28 d. On Dec. 22, 1863, he was married to Mary Geib, living in matrimony over 52 years. He leaves a widow, 4 sons, 3 daughters, 22 grandchildren, and a host of friends and neighbors to mourn his departure. Funeral March 25, conducted by Ezra Martin and Tobias Martin of the Martin Mennonite Church of which deceased was a member.

    Gospel Herald - Volume IX, Number 3 - April 20, 1916 - pages 54,55

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    Levi Cress, whose death was briefly noted in this column last week was born in St. Jacobs where he resided all his lifetime. His father was the late Ephraim Cress and his grandfather the late Simon Cress who was among the first settlers from Pennsylvania in Waterloo County in 1806. Mr. Cress for many years, was engaged in farming on a section of the old homestead, on which his grandfather had settled. He had lived retired for quite a number of years.

    Fifty-three years ago the deceased was married to Marian Geib who, with the following seven children, survives him: Noah Cress, Berlin, Henry Cress Elmira, Mrs. 1. B. Brubacher, St. Jacobs; Mrs. (Rev.) W. Hench, Golden Lake; J. G. Cress, Berlin; Mrs. O. J. Smith, St. Jacobs; Aaron Cress, London. There are one brother and two, sisters; they are: Mr. John Cress and Mrs. John B. Wideman, St. Jacobs, and Mrs. Bernhardt Moyer, Berlin.

    The cause of death was the infirmity of old age, which, how ever, had not become acute until a week ago Wednesday. Prior to that day, Mr. Cress had shown a remarkable vitality. As was his wont, he was hale and hearty up to the time of the setting in of the fatal affliction. The demise of Mr. Cress means the loss of a splendid type of citizen, whose characteristics included honesty, integrity and kindness. He was a descendant of the good Pennsylvania stock which has been such a big factor in the agricultural and industrial development of the northern sections of the county. Mr. Cress was 79 years and 28 days of age. The deceased was a member of the Old Mennonite faith. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at 2.15, from his late residence and to the Mennonite Church, thence to the Lutheran Cemetery for interment.

    Elmira Signet 30 Mar 1916 Pg 6

    Levi married Mary Ann Geib 22 Nov 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Philip Geib and Anna Maria "Mary" Doerbecker) was born 9 Jul 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1928, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Ann Geib was born 9 Jul 1845, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Philip Geib and Anna Maria "Mary" Doerbecker); died 14 Sep 1928, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Ann Cress
    • Eby ID Number: 00027-2020.1
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Former St. Jacobs Lady Passes Away

    Mrs. Levil Cress Who Died at Roseville Was Aged 84; Henry Cress is a Son


    Mrs. Levi Cress, for many years. a resident of St. Jacobs, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Henrich at Roseville. She was in her 84th year. For the past two months the late Mrs. Cress has been in falling health, She was predeceased by her husband 12 years ago, and by a daughter, Mrs. I. B. Brubacher, five years ago. There are surviving two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Smith of St. Basaha William Henrich, of Roseville, and four sons, Noah Cress, of Kitchener; Aaron Cress, of London; J. G. Cress, of Kitchener, and Henry Cress of Elmira. The funeral took place from Roseville on Monday where services were held and thence to St. Jacobs where services were held in the Lutheran church. Interment was made in the St. Jacobs cemetery.

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    Mrs. Levi Cress

    Death summoned Mrs. Levi Cress, a resident of St. Jacobs for some years, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rev. William Henrich, at Roseville. A more detailed account ap pears in St. Jacobs news.

    Waterloo Chronicle , 20 Sep 1928, p. 5

    Children:
    1. Noah G. Cress was born 15 Nov 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Henry Cress was born 12 Oct 1866, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1962, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Hannah Cress was born 2 Mar 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1923, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Cress was born 12 Nov 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1941, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John G. Cress was born 7 Apr 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Clara Cress was born 24 Jun 1878, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1969, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church - St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Aaron Cress was born 19 Feb 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Johannes "John" Steiner was born 12 May 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Ulrich Steiner and Elizabeth Boesinger); died 30 Apr 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46250242
    • Name: John Steiner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78195
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    In Memoriam Died In Wilmot, on Thursday, April 30th, 1914, John Steiner Aged 69 years, 11 months and 18 days. Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Sunday, May 3rd, at 1.30 p.m., to Geiger's Church and Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

    Funeral Card

    Johannes married Anna Gertrude Peppler 12 Mar 1872, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of George Peppler and Elizabeth Gunder) was born 17 May 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Anna Gertrude Peppler was born 17 May 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Peppler and Elizabeth Gunder); died 1 Sep 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46250334
    • Name: Anna Gertrude Steiner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164989
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    In Loving Memory Died In Wilmot, on Thursday, September 1st, 1910, Anna Peppler Beloved Wife of John Steiner Aged: 59 years, 3 months and 15 days. Funeral will take place from her late residence on Sunday, the 4th inst., at 1.30 o'clock p.m., to the Lutheran Church, New Hamburg, thence to Geiger's Cemetery.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. 3. Catherine Steiner was born 20 Apr 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Louisa Steiner was born 14 Mar 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1929; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Mary Ann Steiner was born 16 Apr 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Henry P. Steiner was born 16 Apr 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1952; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jeremiah Steiner was born 3 Nov 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. George Steiner was born 25 Jul 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Ephraim CressEphraim Cress was born 9 Jun 1806, , Maryland (son of Simon Cress and Catharine); died 20 Oct 1874, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200619583
    • Eby ID Number: 00027-2016
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Ephraim Cress, "was born June 9th, 1806. He was married to Susan McMahon who was born October 2nd, 1812, and died December 31st, 1869. They resided on the farm now owned by their son, Levi, when he died October 20th 1874. Their family consisted of seven 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.].

    Ephraim — Susannnah "Susan" McMahon. Susannnah was born 2 Oct 1812, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1869; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Susannnah "Susan" McMahon was born 2 Oct 1812, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1869; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Birth: Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200619797
    • Name: Susannnah "Susan" Cress
    • Eby ID Number: 00027-2016.1
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Cress was born 18 Oct 1829, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1901; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Cress was born 10 Nov 1832, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1866; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Simon Cress was born 1835, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1887, Sandwich, Michigan.
    4. 4. Levi Cress was born 23 Feb 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1916, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Cress was born 10 Dec 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1923; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Rachel Cress was born 1 Oct 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1925; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John M. Cress was born 18 Apr 1854, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1927; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Philip Geib was born CALC 27 May 1812, , Germany; died 9 Mar 1880, Near Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00002-394.2
    • Occupation: 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Directory: 1864, Woolwich Township German Company Tract 083, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Philip married Anna Maria "Mary" Doerbecker 23 Jun 1844, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Conrad Doerbecker and Barbara Elizabeth George) was born 1 Oct 1826, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 5 Jan 1907, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Anna Maria "Mary" Doerbecker was born 1 Oct 1826, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany (daughter of Conrad Doerbecker and Barbara Elizabeth George); died 5 Jan 1907, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Maria "Mary" Geib
    • Name: Mary Doerbecker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25800
    • Residence: 1843, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 5. Mary Ann Geib was born 9 Jul 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1928, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. George Geib was born 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Margareta "Margaret" Geib was born 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Martha Geib was born 23 Jul 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1926, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, USA; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Geib was born 18 Dec 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1881, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA; was buried , Holy Corners Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, United States.
    6. Peter Geib was born 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Catharine Geib was born 13 Aug 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1932; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Christina Geib was born 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Philip Geib was born 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Henry Geib was born 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Jacob Geib was born 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Noah Geib was born 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  Ulrich Steiner was born 28 Jun 1800, , Germany; died 1 Sep 1857; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443.44
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Ulrich — Elizabeth Boesinger. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian Boesiger and Elisabeth Steiner) was born CALC 22 Apr 1800, Delle, Belfort, , Franche-ComtĂ©, France; died 26 Mar 1880, Near Bright, Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth Boesinger was born CALC 22 Apr 1800, Delle, Belfort, , Franche-ComtĂ©, France (daughter of Christian Boesiger and Elisabeth Steiner); died 26 Mar 1880, Near Bright, Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Steiner
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1443.45
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Daniel Steiner was born 1832, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharine Steiner was born 18 Dec 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1869.
    3. Barbara Steiner was born 23 Jun 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1893; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Anna "Nancy" Steiner was born 11 Sep 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth Steiner was born 12 Dec 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1901; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 6. Johannes "John" Steiner was born 12 May 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    7. Abraham Steiner was born 24 Oct 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1912, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  George Peppler was born CALC 2 Jun 1819, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany (son of Johann Melchoir Peppler and Anna Catherina Hahn); died 14 Jul 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234262277
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113262
    • Immigration: 1841, , Germany
    • Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Retired: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    In Loving Memory Died. In Wilmot, on Saturday, July 14th, 1900, George Peppler, Aged: 81 years, 1 month and 12 days, Funeral will leave the residence of Mr. John Steiner on Tuesday, the 17th inst., at 1 o'clock P.M., for the Lutheran Church, New Hamburg, thence to Geiger's Cemetery.

    Funeral Card

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    George Peppler, aged 81, died of heart failure on Saturday, 14th inst. He was one of the pioneers of Waterloo County, born in Hessian, Germany, in 1819. He emigrated to this country in 1841, locating in the town of Waterloo. Some years ago he retired from active life and made his residence with his son-in-law, Mr. John Steiner, Bleam's road, with his wife, who survives him. He also leaves 9 children, 19 grand- children and 4 great-grandchildren.

    Waterloo County Chronicle, 26 Jul 1900, p. 8

    George married Elizabeth Gunder 14 Aug 1845, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Gunder and Mary Anne Ovalmamer?) was born 28 Dec 1827, , Germany; died 28 Oct 1918, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Elizabeth Gunder was born 28 Dec 1827, , Germany (daughter of John Gunder and Mary Anne Ovalmamer?); died 28 Oct 1918, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234262510
    • Name: Elizabeth Gunder
    • Name: Elizabeth Peppler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113263
    • Immigration: 1834, , Canada
    • Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    In Loving Memory Died At Elmira, Ontario, October 28th, 1918 Elizabeth Gunder relict of the late George Peppler in her 93rd year The Funeral will be held on Thursday, October 31st, at one o'clock p.m., when service will be held at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Christian Klinck, Centre Street, to Geiger's Cemetery, Wilmot Centre Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

    Funeral Card

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    Death of Mrs. Peppler

    On Monday of last week the death occurred of Mrs. George Peppler, aged 92 years, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Christian Klinck. She as survived by four daughters and two sons: Mary (Mrs. John Jung), and Elizabeth (Mrs. Christian Klinck. of Elmira: Catharine (Mrs. Abr. Steiner), of St. Jacobs: Louisa, of Wilmot; George and William, of Tavistock, John of Wellesley village. and Henry of York County. The funeral was held on Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Slinck after which the remains were taken to the Wilmot Centre Cemetey for burial, the Rev. J. Strempfer officiating.

    The Chronicle Telegraph (190101), 7 Nov 1918, p. 1

    Children:
    1. Maria "Mary" Peppler was born 7 Jun 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1924, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharine Peppler was born 18 Mar 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1921, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Anna Gertrude Peppler was born 17 May 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    4. John Peppler was born 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Elizabeth Peppler was born 10 Dec 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1933, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. John G. Peppler was born 26 Mar 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1927, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Mark's Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Ludwig Peppler was born CALC 10 Aug 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. George G. Peppler was born 4 Mar 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1930, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , McTavish Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Louisa Peppler was born 3 Jun 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1937, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Henry G. Peppler was born Apr 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. William Peppler was born 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.