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

Abraham S. "Abram" Gingrich

Male 1828 - 1915  (86 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Abraham S. "Abram" Gingrich was born 19 Dec 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David Gingrich and Elizabeth Stauffer); died 23 Jul 1915; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191187780
    • Name: Abram Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3110
    • Residence: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Abraham Gingerich, "resides west of Doon where he is engaged in farming. He was first married to Nancy Holm and after her decease to Mary Holm. His family consisted of fifteen children. The first three were of first wife, namely: Noah, Ephraim, and Aaron. Names of second wife's children are, Sarah, Lydia (dead), Emanuel, Simeon, Lizzie, Henry, Carrie, Maggie, Eli, Mary Ann, Samuel (dead), and Titus."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

    Remains of Late Abram Gingrich Laid at Rest in Doon Cemetery The respect in which the late Abraham Gingrich, of Doon, was held was borne out by the many relatives and friends from far and near who attended the funeral on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. John Reichard, of Fordwich, conducted the service and was assisted by Rev. Isaiah Wismer and Rev. Simon Cober. The pall bearers were grandsons of the deceased, with one exception. Those from distance were his sons, Noah and Ephraim, of Huron County, Michigan: Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Gingrich. Mr. Milton Gingrich, Miss Ella Gingrich, and Mrs. Davidson, of Tyneside; Mr. and Mrs. James O. Gingrich. of Flamboro: deceased's only brother and sister. Mr. Jacob S. Gingrich, and Mrs. Nancy Bretz, of Waterloo Township. were also present.

    Abraham married Nancy Holm 17 Oct 1852, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Philip John Holm and Susannah Detweiler) was born CA 1830, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1858, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Noah Gingerich was born 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Ephraim Gingrich was born 15 Sep 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1919, Sheridan Township, Huron County, Michigan, USA; was buried , Valley Cemetery, Ubly Bingham Township, Huron Co., Michigan.
    3. Aaron Gingrich was born 4 Jan 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1863; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.

    Abraham married Mary Holm 8 Feb 1859, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Philip John Holm and Susannah Detweiler) was born 25 Jul 1841, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1926, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Samuel Gingerich was born , Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died AGED 2; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    2. Sarah Gingerich was born 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Lydia Gingerich was born 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died AGED 23; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    4. Emanuel H. Gingerich was born 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Simeon Gingerich was born 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1921; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elizabeth Gingerich was born 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Henry Gingerich was born 18 Apr 1870, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    8. Caroline Gingerich was born 1871, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Margaret Gingerich was born 18 Sep 1874, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Eli Gingerich was born 18 Nov 1876, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Mary Ann Gingerich was born 12 Aug 1879, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Titus Gingerich was born 1 May 1883, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1914, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  David Gingrich was born 13 Dec 1804, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David H. Gingrich and Elizabeth Groh); died 29 Sep 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3109
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; --
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker

    Notes:

    David Gingerich, "was born near Preston, Ontario, December 13th, 1804. On April 26th, 1826, he was married to Elizabeth Stauffer who was born April 28th, 1811, and died April 14th, 1874. They resided on the farm now in possession of their son, Jacob S. Here he died September 29th, 1879. 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.].

    David married Elizabeth Stauffer 26 Apr 1826. Elizabeth (daughter of Abraham Stauffer and Catharine Biehn) was born 28 Apr 1811, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Stauffer was born 28 Apr 1811, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham Stauffer and Catharine Biehn); died 14 Apr 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7356
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
    • Misfortune: 1878; accidently killed

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Stauffer, "was born April 28th, 1811, and died April 14th, 1874 [sic]. She was married to David Gingerich."


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

    Children:
    1. 1. Abraham S. "Abram" Gingrich was born 19 Dec 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1915; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    2. Catharine Gingerich was born CALC 5 Mar 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1860, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Susannah Gingrich was born 2 Feb 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth Gingrich was born 4 Dec 1833, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1912, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Joseph Gingerich was born 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Jacob S. Gingrich was born 30 Mar 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Nancy Gingrich was born 14 Jun 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1920, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Jan 1920, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  David H. Gingrich was born 1776, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Abraham H. Gingrich and Barbara Hunsicker); died 6 Jan 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3088
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 05W, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    David Gingerich, "the eldest son, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Groh, in 1800. In 1801 they moved to Canada and settled on west end of lot No. 5, first concession, lower block, one mile east of Preston. Here they resided until their deaths. He died in 1849, aged 73 years. Their family consisted 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.].

    David married Elizabeth Groh 1800, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. Elizabeth (daughter of Michael Groh and Elizabeth Witmer) was born 1777, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 24 Nov 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Groh was born 1777, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Michael Groh and Elizabeth Witmer); died 24 Nov 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: 00045-3402

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Groh, "the eldest daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Witmer) Groh, was born in 1780. She was married to David Gingerich in 1800 and came to Canada in 1801."


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

    Children:
    1. Michael Groh Gingrich was born 13 Mar 1802, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    2. 2. David Gingrich was born 13 Dec 1804, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catharine Gingerich was born 5 Apr 1809, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1832; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Susannah Gingerich was born 1810, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Elizabeth Gingerich was born 8 Dec 1814, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Anna Gingerich was born 12 Aug 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 1870; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Abraham Stauffer was born 1 Aug 1788, Near Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (son of Abraham Stauffer and Elizabeth Zug); died 29 Apr 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7354
    • Historic Building: Abt 1815, 393 Tilt Dr., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; log house built
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Biehn's Tract Lot 06, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • House: Bef 1851, 7 Fischer Court, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Log - 2 story
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Abraham Stauffer, "was born August 1st, 1788. When a young man he was married to Catharine, daughter of John and Barbara (Freed) Biehn. She was born in 1785 and died in 1869. They resided on the farm now owned by Mr. Bear, near Doon, Ontario, where they raised their family. He died about the year 1858. To them were born 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.].

    Abraham's birth is also given as 8th January, 1788.

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    A-2-70 Abraham Stauffer The Last Will and Testament and Codicils of Abraham Stauffer the elder, late of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, who died on or about the 29th April 1860 at the Township of Waterloo, and who at the time of his death had a fixed place of abode at the Township of Waterloo, was proved and registered in the said Surrogate Court, a true copy of which said Last Will and Testament and codicils are hereunder written, and that the administration of all and singular the personal estate and effects rights and credits of the said deceased and any way concerning his will was granted…to David Gingrich of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, and Jacob Hagey of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, Executors named in the said will and codicils…

    …I, Abraham Stauffer Senior…I will and order that my funeral, testamentary and other expenses and all my just debts be paid by my Executors hereinafter appointed, out of my estate so soon after my decease as practicable, and all the money and other effect due and payable to my Estate be collected and all my personal or other property that I may be possessed of at my decease shall be sold and made into money as soon as conveniently can be done and to the best advantage of my estate by my Executors…I will and order that all my children shall be made alike and equal in accounts in my Family Book, as may be seen reference being had thereto. I give, devise and bequeath all the rest and residue of my estate, real, personal and mixed of which I shall be seized and possessed, or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease to all my children and their heirs share and share alike, as follows, that is to say to my son Eli and his heirs one equal share thereof, to my son John and his heirs one equal share thereof, to the heirs of my son Joseph deceased one equal share thereof, and to the heirs of my daughter Katherine deceased late the wife of Joel Good, one equal share thereof. I will and order that my Executors shall pay to my heirs as above stated their several shares (in part) at the time or times my Executors shall collect and receive the same. And I do hereby constituted, nominate and appoint my son-in-law David Gingrich and my friend Jacob Hagey, Executors of this my Last Will and Testament…

    Codicil (1) : I, Abraham Stauffer, named as the Testator in the will within contained do hereby make this present Codicil which I do order and direct, shall be taken as a part of my written Last Will and Testament, and which will, in all respects excepting wherein it is altered or changed by this Codicil do hereby republish and confirm I hereby give and bequeath to my Grandson William Stauffer, the son of my son Eli Stauffer, the sum of two hundred dollars which I have this day paid to him, without interest, and which said two hundred dollars I will and order shall be deducted out of and from the share of my son Eli Stauffer…

    Codicil (2) I, Abraham Stauffer named as the Testator in the Will to which this is attached or annexed do hereby make this present Codicil which I do order and direct shall be take as a part of my annexed Last Will and Testament, and which Will, in all respects, excepting wherein it is altered or changed by this Codicil, and another Codicil bearing the date the 20th November 1855, do hereby republish and confirm; I will and order that the share given to my son Eli Stauffer shall not be paid to him as mentioned in my will but my Executors shall retain his share in their hands and pay him so much thereof from time to time out of said share, as they, my Executors shall in their wisdom see that he actually stands in need of and at the decease of my said son eli, the share or part of share as shall there be remaining in the hands of my Executors, shall be equally divided among the children of my son Eli, share and share alike. I will and order that my Grandson William Stauffer shall pay the two hundred dollars mentioned in my first Codicil as shall be hereinafter mentioned that is to say, it shall be divided into as many shares as my son Eli has lawful children and my Grandson William Stauffer shall pay to each of the said respective children one share, commencing to pay the eldest one year after my decease and so on down to the youngest child, one share yearly and every year until they are all paid in full without interest. But I further will and order that should my son Eli make a Will and deduct two hundred dollars out of the share of my Grandson William, and that in such case he is debarred from receiving from his Father's estate his full share. Then I will and order that he shall not pay the said two hundred dollars as aforesaid to his brothers & sisters…

    Witnessed by Abraham Gingrich and William Tilt
    Will dated 14th March 1855
    Proved 22nd May 1860
    Died 29th April 1860
    Codicils witnessed by Abraham Gingrich and William Tilt
    First Codicil dated 20th November 1855
    Second Codicil dated 14th February 1859

    Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 partial transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

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    Beside the many hardships, labors and sufferings in getting here and making themselves homes, quite a few settlers along where Blair is now situated were visited by a fire this spring of 1806.

    On the 6th of May fire was set to a Job [a tract of land with timber slashed down ready to be burned so that the land could be farmed later] of 10 or 15 acres, soon after which a great wind arose, and swept through the new clearings and destroyed fences, houses and barns.

    Abraham Stauffer had his barn burnt.
    Abraham Bechtel had his house and barn burnt.
    Jacob Bechtel's house was saved but his barn and everything else were consumed.
    Nathaniel Dodge who was the last of the settlers along the river, had two barns with all their contents burnt.

    The fire went on making the most fearful destruction of all kinds of valuable timber. Thus those settlers who were probably the most advanced with their new homes were suddenly left without house, food or clothing, and were obliged to go below Dundas through mud, water, swamp and forest for provisions and other necessaries, which were not obtainable from their neighbors.

    MENNONITE IMMIGRATION TO WATERLOO COUNTY - THE MOYER JOURNAL

    Attributed to Samuel S. Moyer 1849 - 1941


    Historic Building:
    Research on the house as home of Abraham Stauffer, built about 1815 and therefore the oldest house in Kitchener, Ontario1a

    1aNicholas Hill, Heritage Impact Assessment, Wildwood Neighbourhood, Doon South Community, City of Kitchener, Hill, Architect Planner, and Green Scheels Pidgeon Planning Consultants. November 1996.

    Residence:
    Lived with son Joseph B. Stauffer.

    Abraham — Catharine Biehn. Catharine (daughter of John Biehn and Barbara Fried) was born 1785, , USA; died 1869. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catharine Biehn was born 1785, , USA (daughter of John Biehn and Barbara Fried); died 1869.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Stauffer
    • Eby ID Number: 00008-975
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Catharine Biehn, " was born in 1785. She was married to Abraham Stauffer who was born August 1st, 1788. In 1800 they with others came to Canada and settled near the village of Doon, on the farm now owned by John Bear, Jr., where they raised a family."

    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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    In the will of her husband Abraham, Catharine is not mentioned which is would be uncommon unless she was previously deceased. The only reference to her death is from the Biographical History of Waterloo Township giving it as 1860. In the absence of other proof this date is the being used.

    Residence:
    Lived with son Joseph B. Stauffer.

    Children:
    1. Joel Eli "Eli" Stauffer was born 1809, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1887, Kinloss, Huron Township, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Elizabeth Stauffer was born 28 Apr 1811, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Nancy Stauffer was born 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    4. John Stauffer was born 3 May 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1898, Elkton, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery, Elkton, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    5. Abraham B. Stauffer was born Abt 1816, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1835; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    6. Joseph B. Stauffer was born CALC 23 Nov 1818, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1853, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Catherine Stauffer was born 5 Sep 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1854; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Abraham H. Gingrich was born CA 1751, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Ulrich Gingrich); died CA 1814, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138031993
    • Name: Abraham Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3087
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 05, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    Abraham Gingerich, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, about the year 1751. He was married to Barbara Hunsicker and had a family of eleven children, ten of whom came to Canada. The father not being able, financially to procure a home for each of his sons in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, resolved to emigrate to some country where land could be purchased cheap, consequently his son David was requested to go on a journey to the much-spoken-of Canada and make a thorough inspection of the nature of the soil, timber, water, and of the advisability of settling there. No sooner had his son arrived in this part of he country, now Waterloo County, than he found everything far beyond his expectations and immediately a lot on which he intended to settle the following spring, was selected. This lot was west of Doon. Late in fall he returned to Pennsylvania where he and his father made ample preparations to move to Canada the following spring. In April, 1801, old Abraham Gingerich with his wife and family of ten children, of whom his son David and several daughters were married, moved to Canada, arriving at old Joseph Schoerg's (Now spelled Shirk and Sherk) place, opposite Doon, the first week in June. To their great surprise they found on their arrival that another party (This party was Henry Bechtel) had located on the lot selected by young David the fall previously. This caused the father and his sons to make another selection of a lot on which to settle. They then settled a little east of Preston. Abraham, the father, settled on the farm afterwards purchased by Isaac Bergey, where he died about the year 1814, while his son David settled on the farm now in possession of his grandson, Jacob S. Gingerich. The family of Abraham Gingerich consisted 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.].


    From page 690
    "N. B. - You will find the names of the eleven children of old Abraham Gingerich, but they may not be given in their proper order of birth. The family record, showing dates of birth is lost."

    Abraham — Barbara Hunsicker. Barbara was born Abt 1751, Of, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died , Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Barbara Hunsicker was born Abt 1751, Of, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died , Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3087.1

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Gingrich was born 1775, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 29 Sep 1852, Bartonville, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winona "The Fifty" Cemetery, Winona, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. David H. Gingrich was born 1776, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 6 Jan 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Abraham Gingrich was born CA 1778, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died , East Of Hespeler, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Nancy Gingrich was born CA 1780, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died , Near Dundas, Wentworth Co., Ontario.
    5. Veronica Gingrich was born 1781, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 1810, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Catharine Gingrich was born CA 1782, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 6 Mar 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John Gingrich was born 17 Dec 1785, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 3 Jun 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Sallie Gingrich was born CA 1786, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 6 Mar 1849, Colborne Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Colborne Cemetery, Colborne Twp., Huron Co., Ontario.
    9. Barbara Gingrich was born CA 1787, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died , , Pennsylvania, USA.
    10. Mary Gingrich was born CA 1789, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Susannah Gingrich was born CA 1792, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Michael Groh was born 1757, Of, Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania (son of Hannes Groh and Magdalena Bauman); died 20 Sep 1804, , Welland Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00045-3401

    Notes:

    Michael Groh, "the third son of old Hannes and Magdalena (Baumann) Groh, was born in 1757. In 1779 he was married to Elizabeth Witmer. In 1804 he, in company with others, came to Canada with the object of making a thorough inspection of the nature of the country. So well was Mr. Groh pleased with the appearance of the country (then all in its primeval state) that he took up a claim between Preston and Hespeler. He cleared about six acres and made it ready for fall wheat. On this clearing he erected a small log cabin into which he purposed moving on his return, with family, from Pennsylvania. In August of the same year he returned to his parental home in Montgomery County. During the first week of September (1804) he, (bidding adieu to his parents, brothers, friends and relatives, and not thinking of this being their last time of meeting here on earth) in company with his wife and family, set out on the journey for their Canadian home. They came as far as Buffalo where they crossed the Niagara River and proceeded on their journey to Mr. Boyer's who resided near the river on the Canadian side, where Mr. Groh, the father of the family, took sick and, after a few weeks suffering, died. The wife and two sons, John and Jacob, and one or two daughters, proceeded on their journey to Waterloo while the eldest daughter, Barbara, remained with her father to nurse him during his illness, and after his recovery they were to follow the family, but the mother and family had no sooner arrived at their new home when word came that the father was dead. He died about September 20th, 1804. 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.].

    Michael married Elizabeth Witmer 1779. Elizabeth was born Abt 1760, Of, Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Witmer was born Abt 1760, Of, Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Groh
    • Eby ID Number: 00045-3401.1
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 07, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 2 Lot 07, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 3 Lot 11, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Children:
    1. 5. Elizabeth Groh was born 1777, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 24 Nov 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Anna Groh was born Abt 1782, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died , , Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. Barbara Groh was born 28 May 1784, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Nov 1858, Near Hespeler, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Peter Groh was born Jul 1785, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Esther Groh was born 5 Dec 1786, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 5 Mar 1862, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. John Groh was born 19 Jun 1788, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 Jan 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jan 1871, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Jacob Groh was born 12 Aug 1790, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 7 Nov 1845.
    8. Christina Groh was born 23 Dec 1796, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Jun 1835.

  5. 12.  Abraham Stauffer was born Nov 1748, Of Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (son of Daniel Stauffer); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7317

    Notes:

    Abraham Stauffer, "was born in November, 1748, and in 1780 he was married to Elizabeth Zug. After his marriage he settled near Lititz, Lancaster County, where he followed farming. To him was born a family of ten children"


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

    Abraham married Elizabeth Zug 1780. Elizabeth was born Abt 1750, Of Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth Zug was born Abt 1750, Of Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Stauffer
    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7317.1

    Children:
    1. Daniel Stauffer was born 18 Aug 1781, Near Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Samuel S. Stauffer was born 5 Oct 1782, Near Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died 1 Aug 1859, Speedsville, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. John Stauffer was born 11 Apr 1784, Near Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Susannah Stauffer was born 11 Apr 1786, Near Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Elizabeth Stauffer was born 1 Aug 1788, Near Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died , Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. 6. Abraham Stauffer was born 1 Aug 1788, Near Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died 29 Apr 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Esther Stauffer was born 18 Sep 1790, Near Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died 17 Aug 1836, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Limerick-Cornell Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Daniel Stauffer was born 20 Feb 1796, Near Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died 22 Jul 1846, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    9. Joseph Stauffer was born 15 Aug 1802, Near Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died 13 Oct 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  John Biehn was born 1737, , Switzerland; died 1811, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40614623
    • Eby ID Number: 00008-970
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Biehn's Tract Unnumbered Lots Doon, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    John Biehn " was a native of Switzerland where he was born in 1737. In 1742 his parents moved to America and settled in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, where he was raised. He was married to Barbara Fried who was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in 1744. In 1800 they with their family of grown children moved to Canada and settled one mile west of Doon, Ontario, on the farm now in possession of Aaron S. Biehn, their great-grand-son. Here the old progenitor purchased a large tract of land still known as "Biehn's Tract." She died in 1807, aged 63 years, and he died in 1811, aged 74 years. .."


    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 — Barbara Fried. Barbara was born 1744, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 1807, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Barbara Fried was born 1744, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 1807, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143438279
    • Name: Barbara Biehn
    • Eby ID Number: 00008-970.1

    Children:
    1. Mary Biehn was born 1766, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Barbara Biehn was born 28 Jun 1772, , Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 22 Dec 1854, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    3. Anna Biehn was born 1774; died , , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.
    4. Elizabeth Biehn was born 1775, Of, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Johannes "John" Biehn was born 1776, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 Dec 1823, Near Doon, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    6. Abraham Biehn was born 7 Feb 1781, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 3 Nov 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 7. Catharine Biehn was born 1785, , USA; died 1869.