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

Ronald Bruce John Snider

Male 1924 - 1985  (61 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ronald Bruce John Snider was born 9 Apr 1924 (son of Aldon Snider and Clara Hofstetter); died 4 Aug 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68974

    Notes:

    SNIDER, Ronald B. -- At Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, on Sunday, Aug 4, 1985, following a legthy and valiant struggle, Ronald B. Snider of Kitchener.

    A member of St. Mary's RC Church; retired from Canada Post in 1982, serving for 31 years.

    Son of the late Aldon Snider and Clara Hifstetter; beloved husband of the former Rita C. Zinger; dear father of Allan and his wife Lillian of London, Ont. and Wendy and her husband Daniel Williams of Kitchener. Lovingly remembered by his two grandchildren, Eric and Jason Williams. Predeceased by his only brother, Roy Snider.

    Visitation at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel, 51 Benton at Church St. Parish vigil service tonight at 7 p.m. Prayers in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, Aug 7 at 9 a.m., followed by mass of Christian burial at St. Mary's RC Church at 9: 30 a.m. Father L. Keasey, CR, officiating. Interment Woodland cemetery

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 5 Aug 1985

    Ronald — Rita Catharine Margaret Zinger. Rita (daughter of John Chrosystom Zinger and Rosetta Catherine Ludwina Rau) was born 9 Apr 1924; died 24 Jun 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Allan Lloyd "Al" Snider was born 27 Sep 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Aldon Snider was born 3 Nov 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Israel B. Snider and Mary Baetz); died 12 Dec 1960; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5834
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1925, 84 Elgin St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Aldon — Clara Hofstetter. Clara (daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm "Frederick" Hofstetter and Carolina "Caroline" Golbeck) was born 16 Aug 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1964; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Clara Hofstetter was born 16 Aug 1883, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm "Frederick" Hofstetter and Carolina "Caroline" Golbeck); died 17 Jul 1964; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Clara Snider
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76546
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Roy Orval Snider was born 17 Nov 1910; died 24 Dec 1980; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Ronald Bruce John Snider was born 9 Apr 1924; died 4 Aug 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Israel B. Snider was born 17 Aug 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Elias Snider and Hannah Bingeman); died 24 Apr 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5822
    • Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Israel Snider, "was born August 17th, 1839. On October 16th, 1860 he was married to Veronica Martin who was born January 27th, 1843, and died June 7th, 1878. On January 14th, 1879, he was again married to Mary Baetz who was born October 15th, 1858. At present Mr. Snider resides near Crosshill, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. His family consists of sixteen children, of whom the eldest eight were born unto his first wife."


    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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    FOUND DEAD IN FIELD

    Mr. Israel Snider, Well Known Waterloo County Farmer Passes Away Suddenly

    LARGE FAMILY SURVIVES

    Mr Israel Snider of near Crosshill brother of Mr William Snider and Mrs Aaron Kraft, Waterloo died very suddenly on Tuesday afternoon, being found dead in the field on his farm about three o'clock. Deceased although a sufferer from heart troubles for about a year, was able to attend to his duties and on the day of his death was feeling better then usual. After diner he went to the field with disc and team and about three o'clock it was noticed that his team was going about the field without a driver and on investigation Mr Snider was found dead. The late Mr Snider was born on the old homestead near Waterloo, now occupied by Bishop Jonas Snider. Previous to moving to the farm near Crosshill sixteen years ago he resided near Berlin, where he also followed the occupation of farmer. Deceased was in his 42nd year being born August 17, 1839. On October 16th, 1860 he was married to Veronica Martin who died June 7th, 1878. On January 14th 1879 he was again married to Mary Baetz who survives.. His family consists of eighteen children of whom the eldest eight were born unto his first wife viz: Noah, died in infancy, Nancy (Mrs Moses U. Clemens) Mariette Mich., Hannah (Mrs. Daniel E. Shantz) of Berlin, Veronica (Mrs. ?? B. Betzner) Berlin, Isaiah died a year ago [1910], Elizabeth (Mrs Frederick Fr??) Blair, Elias died at age of 5 years, Mary Ann (Mrs. Mrs O. Cobler) Sandusky, Mich. Sylvester, died in infancy, Jacob, Waterloo, Nelson and Aldon, Berlin, Alberta, Toronto, Israel, Waterloo, Elenora (Mrs. Jack Armstrong), Waterloo, Alice, Elma and Loretta, at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: E.W.B. Snider, St Jacobs, William Snider, Waterloo, Bishop Jonas Snider of near Waterloo, Jacob, John and Isaac, German Mills, Tilman and Amos in Iowa, Mrs. Aaron Kraft, Waterloo, Mrs. Eph. Shantz, Didsbury, Alta. The funeral will be held on Friday at 11: 30 a.m. from his late residence near Crosshill to the Mennonite Church, Berlin for services and the East End Cemetery for interment. Many friends will morn with deep regret of the death of Mr. Snider who was well and favourably known throughout the County where he was an esteemed and respected residence. The bereaved have the sympathy of the community in their affliction.

    Berlin Daily Telegraph, Wed. April 26, 1911, Pg 4:

    Israel married Mary Baetz 14 Jan 1879, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of George Baetz and Anna Catharine Margaret "Margaret" Stuckhardt) was born 15 Oct 1858, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1925, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Baetz was born 15 Oct 1858, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Baetz and Anna Catharine Margaret "Margaret" Stuckhardt); died 24 Oct 1925, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Snider
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5822.1
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1925, 95 William St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Sylvester Snider was born 3 Dec 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1880.
    2. Jacob Snider was born 2 Dec 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Nelson Snider was born 22 Jun 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 2. Aldon Snider was born 3 Nov 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1960; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Alberta Snider was born 8 Sep 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Israel Snider was born 8 Feb 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Eleanora Snider was born 9 May 1889, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Alice Snider was born 12 Dec 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1957; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elma Snider was born 22 Apr 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Loretta G. Snider was born 22 Nov 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Friedrich Wilhelm "Frederick" HofstetterFriedrich Wilhelm "Frederick" Hofstetter was born 3 Jul 1849, , Germany (son of Wilhelm "William Hofstetter and Maria Magdalena "Magdalena" Wernwag); died 16 Aug 1910, Victoriaburg (Wilmot Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: William Frederick "Frederick" Hostettler
    • Name: William Hofstetter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-154020
    • Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; 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

    Notes:

    FindAGrave records that he is born in Mannheim, Mannheimer Stadtkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, documentation needed.

    Friedrich married Carolina "Caroline" Golbeck 23 May 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Carolina (daughter of Johann Friederich "John" Goldbeck and Sophia Rachow) was born 23 Mar 1851, , Mecklenburg, Germany; died 24 Aug 1905, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Carolina "Caroline" Golbeck was born 23 Mar 1851, , Mecklenburg, Germany (daughter of Johann Friederich "John" Goldbeck and Sophia Rachow); died 24 Aug 1905, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Carolina "Caroline" Hofstetter
    • Name: Caroline Golbeck
    • Name: Caroline Goldbeck
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76545
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran Protestant
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Malinda Hofstetter was born 21 Feb 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1872, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sussanna Hofstetter was born 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Magdalena Hofstetter was born 12 May 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1930, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. William Alva "Alva" Hofstetter was born Between 1876 and 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1902, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Alvin Hofstetter was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1902, Trafalgar Township, Halton, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Sophia Hostettler was born 25 Jul 1878, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1907; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Maria Hofstetter was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Maude Marie "Maria" Hofstetter was born 25 Jul 1880, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Nathaniel Sam Hofstetter was born 6 Aug 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1952; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    10. 3. Clara Hofstetter was born 16 Aug 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1964; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Carolina "Lizzie" Hofstetter was born 18 Sep 1885, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Gertrude E. "Gertie" Hofstetter was born 18 Sep 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1979, Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, United States; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    13. Olive Hofstetter was born 9 Oct 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1950; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Simon Edward "Edward" Hofstetter was born 11 Sep 1889, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Orfen Hofstetter was born 7 Aug 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1968, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Cemetery, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Rev. Elias Snider was born 3 Sep 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob C. Snider and Elizabeth Cressman); died 24 Apr 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: pioneer, story, religion
    • Land: Waterloo Township - Bechtel Tract, Waterloo Township, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 007, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 012, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Name: Elias Schneider
    • Residence: German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5819
    • Historic Building: Abt 1812, 172 King St. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Erb Kumpf House
    • Occupation: 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller
    • Historic Building: 1849, 36 Young St. W., Waterloo, Ontario; Dr. Voelker House
    • Elected Office: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; coucillor - Waterloo Township
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1874, Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ontario; Minister
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Rev. Elias Snider "was born September 3rd, 1815. In his boyhood days he took great interest in his father's business. By the time he was twenty-one years of age he was not only a practical miller but also a thorough business man. In 1851 he purchased from the late Barnabas Devitt the large farm containing 310 acres of land, for Ð1500 and in 1853 he purchased the large grist mills now in possession of Wm. Snider & Co., together with 320 acres of land for Ð3500 In 1854 be again sold the large real estate in the town of Waterloo and purchased the "Musselman Farm" about one mile north of Waterloo, to which place he then moved. In 1860 he purchased the German Mills together with 669 acres of land. The same year he, in company with Samuel S. Schneider, regained possession of the Waterloo Mills and continued in business until 1879 when they sold out to the present proprietors. Mr. Snider now retired from business. On November 10th 1835, he was married to Hannah, daughter of John and Hannah (Bergey) Bingeman. She was born August 1st 1815, and died December 23rd, 1893. In 1874 Mr. Snider was ordained to the ministry of the Mennonite body which position he held until his death which took place April 24th, 1890. His family consisted 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.].

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    Erb Street (David Eby) Mennonite Church

    Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).

    Due to a difference of opinion in the David Eby congregation, Sunday School classes were held at first in a private home, that of Levi Groff, beginning in 1887. The dissension which resulted culminated in a division in the church in 1889; the minister, Elias Schneider, and the deacon, Menno S. Shantz, left the church and joined with the Old Order Mennonites of Woolwich Township. The following year, 1890, saw the commencement of "Edification Meetings", which were held in the homes of members of the David Eby congregation. These meetings later became the Young People's Bible Meetings.

    By the beginning of the twentieth century, it was recognized that the church building was either in need of repair or in need of complete replacement. Consideration was given to building a new church on the same site or on a site on King Street North. A decision was made to accept from Samuel S. Snider the donation of a parcel of land which was also on Erb Street, but nearer town. Excavation of the foundation for the new church began in the Spring of 1902. A dedication service was held on August 17, 1902. A parsonage was built in 1929 on land donated by Herbert Snider, the son of Samuel Snider. The church building was renovated and enlarged in 1949-1950; a dedication service was held on April 9, 1950. Further renovations were made in 1974..


    Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900
    By Rosemary Ambrose

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    SNIDER.-In Waterloo township, Waterloo county, Ontario, on the 24th of April, Pre. Elias Snider, aged 74 years, 7 months and 21 days. Buried on the 27th at Martin's church, Waterloo township, where a very large concourse of relatives and friends had gathered, and on which occasion Paul Martin and Bish. Abraham Martin spoke from Psalm 126: 5, 6: and Luke 2: 29,30.

    Herald of Truth pages, Vol. XXVII, Number 10, May 15, 1890, p. 157 and 158

    Historic Building:
    The original portion of the Erb-Kumpf House was built around 1812 by Abraham Erb, the founder of Waterloo, making it one of Waterloo's oldest homes. It was a three-bay structure facing a mill situated near the south-west corner of King and Erb Streets.
    Abraham Erb came from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 1806 and settled on Lots 14 and 15 of the German Company Tract, land which now comprises the central business district of Waterloo. He established a sawmill on Beaver (Laurel) Creek in 1808 and a grist mill in 1816. In 1828, he sold his mills and a considerable quantity of land to Jacob C. Snider.
    Magdalene Erb sold the home to Barnabas Devitt, her adopted son, in 1835. His son Benjamin served as Mayor of Waterloo from 1881 to 1883.
    An addition to the house was probably built by Devitt in 1849. A slight hump in the roof on the north side indicates the location at which it joins the original structure. The application of a vertical board and clapboard which does not align is further evidence that it was added at a later date. The second addition, probably built by Hoffman around 1855, included the two-storey verandah at the front.

    Elias Snider acquired the home and later sold it to Christian Kumpf in 1869. Kumpf was a newspaper owner, Mayor of Waterloo from 1879-1880, as well as Postmaster for 42 years. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Dominion Life Assurance Company in 1889. His son Ford, who became affectionately known as "Mr. Waterloo", was born in the home in 1877 and assumed ownership in 1899. One of the community's most public-spirited citizens, he served as Treasurer of Waterloo and Clerk/Manager of the Water and Light Commission. He was President of the Waterloo Red Cross Society and The Dominion Life Assurance Company.
    At present, the house demonstrates a mixture of architectural styles. Among its Georgian characteristics is the six-over-six window pane arrangement. The facade, with its two wings, treillage, Gothic barge board and Doric columns, reflects the Regency influence.
    In 1979, the home was sold to a law firm which has maintained the integrity of the exterior. A third addition in keeping with the style of the building has since been constructed.1a

    1aDesignated Properties www. waterloo.ca

    Historic Building:
    Constructed by Barnabus Devitt in 1849 and sold to Elias Snider in 1851.

    Occupation:
    Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).1a

    1aAmbrose, Rosemary. Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide to Churches Established Before 1900. Kitchener, Ontario, Canada: Waterloo-Wellington Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 1993. [used the kind permission of Rosemary Ambrose 2011]

    Elias married Hannah Bingeman 10 Nov 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of Johannes "John" Bingeman and Hannah S. Bergey) was born 1 Aug 1815, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 23 Dec 1893; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Hannah Bingeman was born 1 Aug 1815, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Johannes "John" Bingeman and Hannah S. Bergey); died 23 Dec 1893; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hannah Snider
    • Eby ID Number: 00009-1050
    • Residence: 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Hannah Bingeman, " was born August 1st, 1815. On November 10th, 1835, she was married to Rev. Elias Snider who was born September 3rd, 1815, and died April 24th, 1890. She died December 23rd, 1893. They resided in the farm now possessed by their son Jonas. Their family consisted 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.].

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    Mr. E. W. B. Snider's mother was buried at the Martin church cemetery on Tuesday.

    Elmira Signet 4 Jan. 1894 p. 8, Col. 2

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Snider was born 29 Nov 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Snider was born 7 Apr 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1913, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Israel B. Snider was born 17 Aug 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Isaac B. Snider was born 13 Jan 1841, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1921; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elias Weber Bingeman Snider, MPP was born 19 Jun 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1921; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mayor William Snider was born 26 Oct 1845, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1915.
    7. John Snider was born 24 Dec 1848, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1930; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Tilman B. Snider was born 9 Dec 1850, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1937, Spencer, Clay, Iowa, United States; was buried , Roseland Cemetery, Sanborn, O'Brien, Iowa, USA.
    9. Jacob B. Snider was born 10 Jan 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1936, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Amos B. Snider was born 19 Apr 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1945; was buried , Harrison Cemetery, May City, Osceola, Iowa, United States.
    11. Hannah Snider was born 23 Apr 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1942, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.
    12. Rev. Jonas B. Snider was born 2 Oct 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1944, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  George Baetz was born CALC 4 Nov 1834, Bretain Bach, , Germany; died 13 Feb 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209076424
    • Name: George Betz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34841
    • Occupation: 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
    • Misfortune: 13 Feb 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; killed in sled accident

    George married Anna Catharine Margaret "Margaret" Stuckhardt 1 May 1853, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of John Stuckhardt and Gertrude) was born 1829, , Germany; died 1909; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Anna Catharine Margaret "Margaret" Stuckhardt was born 1829, , Germany (daughter of John Stuckhardt and Gertrude); died 1909; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Catharine Margaret "Margaret" Baetz
    • Name: Anna Margaret Stuckhardt
    • Name: Margaret Stuckhardt
    • Name: Margaret Stuggart
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-374591
    • Residence: 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Catherine Baetz was born 1 Jan 1854, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 2 Sep 1855, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1893, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elisabeth Baetz was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 5. Mary Baetz was born 15 Oct 1858, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1925, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Johan Baetz was born 21 Mar 1861, of, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1865; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. George Baetz was born 28 Feb 1862, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1934, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. John S. Baetz was born 30 Apr 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Menna Baetz was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Henry S. Baetz was born 1 Dec 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Wilhelm "William Hofstetter was born 19 Nov 1822, Beerfelden, Odenwaldkreis, Hessen, Germany (son of Johann Peter "Peter" Hofstätter and Elizabeth Christine Seip); died 12 May 1898, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Wilhelm Hofstetter
    • Name: William Hofstetter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123490
    • Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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
    • Residence: Bef 1898, Victoriaburg (Wilmot Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Hofstetter.-On the 12th of May, 1898, in Baden, Waterloo Co., Ont., Bro. William Hofstetter, aged 75 years, 5 months and 23 days. He had been ill for several weeks. On Saturday afternoon, the 14th, the remains were taken to the Mennonite cemetery near Mannheim, of which church the deceased was a member, where they were laid in their last resting place. A large number of sympathizing friends attended the funeral. The services were conducted by Daniel Wismer and Tobias Bowman. Bro. Hofstetter came here from Germany. He lived hear Victoriaburg for many years till his retirement a few years ago, when his son William took the farm. He then moved to Baden with his wife, who is still living, although she is very ill and small hopes are entertained for her recovery.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXV, No. 11, June 1, 1898 - page 172, 173

    _________________________

    William Hofstetter, father-in-law of Mr. John Schenk, was called to eternal rest on Thursday, May 12th, and buried in the Mennonite cemetery in Mannheim on Saturday, accompanied by a great crowd. He was born in the year 1822 in Beergelden, Hess-Darmstadt, and came to Berlin, Canada 44 years ago. He had married Maria Magdalena Wereg in Germany, and from this marriage, 8 children were born, one girl of whom died. From Berlin he moved to Wilmot, where he farmed for 30 years. Three and a half years ago, he moved to Baden and settled into retirement at his son-in-law's.

    He is survived by his deeply saddened widow, who suffered an eye ailment 40 years ago and has been completely blind for 11 years. Besides his 7 surviving children, he leaves 39 grandchildren. Three grandchildren have died. He died of a heart ailment. His wife is confined to her bed because of frailty and a lung ailment, and was not able to attend the burial. Rev. Tobias Baumann preached from Isaiah, Chapt. 3, 10-11 and Rev. Daniel Wismer from the gospel of John, Chapt. 11, 19-26. He lived to be 75 years, 5 months and 11 days old. (poem follows)

    Berliner Journal May 19, 1898 Page 5 Column 2 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk

    Wilhelm married Maria Magdalena "Magdalena" Wernwag 27 Feb 1848, Reutlingen, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Maria (daughter of Samuel Wernwag and Maria Margareth Hecht) was born 27 Jul 1824, , Germany; died 22 May 1898, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Maria Magdalena "Magdalena" Wernwag was born 27 Jul 1824, , Germany (daughter of Samuel Wernwag and Maria Margareth Hecht); died 22 May 1898, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Misfortune: blind from 1887
    • Name: Lena Wereg
    • Name: Lena Wernsweg
    • Name: Magdalena
    • Name: Magdalena Wereoach
    • Name: Maria Magdalena "Magdalena" Hofstetter
    • Name: Maria Magdalena Wereg
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137974
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Maria is reported to have been born in Wurttemberger Hof, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, documentation needed.

    Med. Note:
    Blind from 1887

    Children:
    1. 6. Friedrich Wilhelm "Frederick" Hofstetter was born 3 Jul 1849, , Germany; died 16 Aug 1910, Victoriaburg (Wilmot Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Adolph Gustav Hofstetter was born 2 Jan 1851, , Germany; died 15 Feb 1932, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Jacob Hofstetter was born 4 Jul 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 2 Sep 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Maria Hochsteller was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Christian Henry "Henry" Hofstetter was born 16 Aug 1857, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 25 Oct 1857; died 5 Oct 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    6. Mary Margaretha Hofstetter was born 13 Jul 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Christian Hofstetter was born 17 Apr 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1930, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    8. Christina Hofstetter was born 1876, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Johann Friederich "John" Goldbeck was born 27 Apr 1813, Bandelstorf, Landkreis Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died 11 Oct 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Bamberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Johann Friederich "John" Golbeck
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35212
    • Residence: 1851, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran Protestant
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Johann married Sophia Rachow 21 Sep 1851, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sophia was born 30 Jul 1830, , Germany; died 25 Apr 1896; was buried , St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Bamberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Sophia Rachow was born 30 Jul 1830, , Germany; died 25 Apr 1896; was buried , St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Bamberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Sophia Goldbeck
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35213
    • Residence: 1851, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran Protestant
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 7. Carolina "Caroline" Golbeck was born 23 Mar 1851, , Mecklenburg, Germany; died 24 Aug 1905, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Susanna Golbeck was born 7 Sep 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 21 Oct 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1893, Center Line, Macomb, Michigan, United States; was buried , Saint Clement Cemetery, Center Line, Macomb, Michigan, United States.
    3. John Golbeck was born 27 Aug 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1926, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bamberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Louis "Louie" Golbeck was born 17 Mar 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1930, Etobicoke, York Co., Ontario; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Sophia Golbeck was born 17 Sep 1859, , Ontario, Canada; was christened 22 Jan 1860, St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bamberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Josephine Goldbeck was born 7 Sep 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1918, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Maria Goldbeck was born 26 Nov 1861; was christened 26 Dec 1861, St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bamberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Elisabeth Goldbeck was born 15 Dec 1864; was christened 21 May 1865, St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bamberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Annie Goldbeck was born 2 Dec 1865, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Catharina "Catherine" Golbeck was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Wilhelm "William" Golbeck was born 17 Aug 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 12 Nov 1871, St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bamberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1945; was buried , St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Bamberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Jacob Golbeck was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Raymond Louis Golbeck was born Apr 1879, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.