Marthalena Gingerich

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• Name: Marthalena Groh
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3117
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Marthalena Gingerich, "was born August 16th, 1865. She is married to Christian, son of Isaac Groh. They reside near Hespeler, on his father's old homestead, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of three children".


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

Marthalena married Christian Tobias Groh 26 Mar 1890, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Reeve Isaac Groh and Mary S. Wanner) was born 1 Nov 1864, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1946, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Percy Gordon Groh was born 1 Feb 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1964; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Almeda Louisa Groh was born 23 Jul 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1972, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Jul 1972, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Mary Elsie Groh was born 10 Dec 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1974, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Mar 1974, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Della Irene Groh was born 1 Apr 1898, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
5. Howard Leslie Groh was born 15 Oct 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58781072
• Name: Jacob S. Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3115
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• 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
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Jacob S. Gingerich, "was born on the farm on which he now resides, March 30th, 1837. On April 28th, 1863, he was married to Louisa, daughter of Isaac and Nancy (Huber) Bergey. She was born March 9th, 1842. 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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"In Memoriam." Died/ in Waterloo Township, on Monday, March 20 th,/ 1916, at 1.30 o'clock p.m./ Jacob S. Gingrich/ aged 78 years, 11 months, and 20 days/ Funeral/ will take place from the residence of his son-/ in-law, Mr. C.T. Groh, Waterloo Township,/ on Wednesday, March 22nd, at 2 o'clock, P.M./ thence to Wanner's Mennonite Church,/ where services will be held. Interment at / Wanner's Cemetery./ Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card of Jacob S. Gingrich From: Doon Heritage Crossroads, Accession Number: X.961.352.001

Jacob married Louisa Bergy 28 Apr 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of Isaac W. Bergey and Anna "Nancy" Huber) was born 9 Mar 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Jan 1925, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58781110
• Name: Louisa Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: 00004-879
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Louisa Bergey, "is married to Jacob S. Gingerich. They reside on the old "Gingerich" farm near Preston. They have had 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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"Peace/ perfect Peace" at the bottom right corner. Died/ In Waterloo Township, on Tuesday, January 13th,/ 1925, at 10.30 p.m./ Louisa Bergey/ Relect of the late Jacob S. Gingrich./ Aged 82 years, 10 months, 4 days./ The Funeral/ Will take place from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C./ T. Groh, where services will be held on Friday,/ January 16th, at 2 p.m., thence to Wanner's cemetery for interment./ Friends and Acquaintances please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card of Louisa Bergey From: Doon Heritage Crossroads, Accession Number: X.961.353.001

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• 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]

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• 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.].

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• Family Photograph: Isaac W. Bergey and Nancy Huber
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14455638
• Eby ID Number: 00004-837
• Residence: 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

Isaac Bergey, " was born March 30th, 1812, and died March 18th, 1874." Isaac Bergey, "son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Wagner) Bergey, was born March 30th, 1812, and died March 18th, 1874. They resided on a farm between Preston and Galt, now in possession of Robert Dowson. Here they had a family of twelve children"


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

Isaac Bergey, " was born March 30th, 1812, and died March 18th, 1874."


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 Anna "Nancy" Huber 22 Sep 1835, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Peter Huber and Veronica Souder) was born 30 Sep 1813, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 16 Feb 1905, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA; was buried , Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: Isaac W. Bergey and Nancy Huber
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14455644
• Name: Anna "Nancy" Bergey
• Name: Nancy Huber
• Eby ID Number: 00060-3952
• Residence: 1835, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

Nancy Huber, "the third daughter in the family, was born September 30th, 1813. On September 22nd, 1835, she was married to Isaac Bergey who was born March 30th, 1812. To them were born twelve children"


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

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• 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]

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.].

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• 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 29^th 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 20^th 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 14^th March 1855
Proved 22^nd May 1860
Died 29^th April 1860
Codicils witnessed by Abraham Gingrich and William Tilt
First Codicil dated 20^th November 1855
Second Codicil dated 14^th 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, Ontario<sup>1a

1a</sup>Nicholas 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]

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• 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.

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• Name: Joseph Berge
• Eby ID Number: 00004-836
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retired
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Joseph Bergey, "was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about the year 1792. He was married to Elizabeth Wagner. They had a family of eight children"


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

Joseph — Elizabeth Wagner. Elizabeth was born 1787, Of, Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania; died 18 Apr 1824; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Bergey
• Eby ID Number: 00107-6443.3

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85688216
• Eby ID Number: 00060-3948

Notes:

Peter Huber, "was born in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, January 28th, 1784. He was married to Veronica Souder who was born November 12, 1784, and died December 10th, 1852. In 1822 they, in company with the Detweilers, Hallmans, Lichtys, and others, moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, near Preston, Ontario. Later on he moved to Blenheim Township, Oxford County, where he died August 19th, 1851. To them 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.].

Peter married Veronica Souder 20 Oct 1807. Veronica was born 12 Nov 1784, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 10 Dec 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85688216
• Name: Froncia Sauder
• Name: Veronica Huber
• Eby ID Number: 00060-3948.3