Ina Estella Bowman

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• Name: Estella Bowman
• Name: Stella Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-212.6
• Occupation: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
• Occupation: 1923, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Nurse

Ina married Joseph Sobye 28 Mar 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of William Sobye and Elizabeth May Jackson) was born Jun 1895, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1967; was buried , Mount Osborne Cemetery, Beamsville, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: C. D. Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-212
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ontario Land Surveyor
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

Notes:

Clemens D. Bowman, "the second son, is a farmer, also P. L. surveyor and civil engineer. He resides near West Montrose. He is married to Charlotte A. Peterson. Their family consists of five 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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 profound sorrow we announce the death of our beloved Father Clemens D. Bohman at Kitchener, Ontario on Thursday, December 13th, 1951 in his 95th year. The Funeral service will be held at the Keffer Funeral Home, 1206 King St. East, Kitchener, Ontario on Saturday, December 15th, 1951 at 2.00 o'clock p.m. thence to West Montrose United Church at 3.00 o'clock p. m. Interment in the adjoining Cemetery.

Funeral Card

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Clemens D. Bowman

Believed to be Canada's oldest land surveyor, Clemens D. Bowman of 111 Mill St. died Thurs- day at 94. He had been in ill health for some time.

Mr. Bowman was born at West Montrose where he lived until he came to Kitchener ten years ago. He made his home here with his daughter, Mrs. William (Edith) Whitehead. His wife predeceased some ten years ago.

Surviving are two sons, Edgar of Guelph and Howard of Ariss; and five daughters, Mrs. Whitehead, Mrs. Wesley (Hilda) Howlett of Elora; Mrs. M. (Lida) Jacobini of Hays, Kansas; Mrs. J. (Estella) Sobye of Beamsville and Mrs. Fred (Ruth) Black of Guelph.

The body is at the Keffer Funeral Home where a short service will be held Saturday at 2 pm thence to West Montrose United Church for funeral at 3 pm.. followed by interment at West Montrose.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Dec 1951, Thu Page 7

Clemens married Charlotte Alice "Lottie" Peterson 4 Oct 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Charlotte (daughter of Henry William Lewis "William" Peterson and Fanny Bristow) was born 6 Aug 1863, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1941, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Charlotte Alice "Lottie" Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-212.1
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
• Residence: 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

Notes:

MRS. C. D. BOWMAN

On Monday, Feb. 3, there passed away at her home, one mile north of West Montrose, Charlotte A. Peterson, in her 78th year, beloved wife of C. D. Bowman. Mrs. Bowman was born in 1863 in the Township of Woolwich, near Hawkesville, the daughter of Henry W. Peterson and Fanny Bristow. She was married on Oct. 4, 1882 and settled on the farm where she resided until the time of her death.

There were nine children born of this union, two of whom, Hugh and George predeceased her. She leaves to mourn her beloved husband, two sons, Edgar P. of Guelph and Howard of Arias, five daughters, Mrs. William Whitehead and Mrs. Wesley Howlett of West Montrose, Mrs. M. Jacobini of Hays, Kansas, Mrs. Joseph Sobye of Beamsville and Mrs. Fred Black of Kitchener. Three of her brothers, James, Henry and Charles Peterson, also survive her.

Mrs. Bowman was an active member of the United church at West Montrose and was a regular attendant of the church and Sunday School where she taught for a number of years. She was also an active worker in the Women's Missionary Society. Her kindly interest as a friend and neighbor will be greatly missed in the community.

The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon, Feb. 7, with a short service at her late residence at 2.30 p.m., standard time, thence to the United church at West Montrose for service. Burial will be made in the West Montrose cemetery. The remains are resting at her late home.

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MRS. CLEMENT BOWMAN By Record Correspondent


WEST MONTROSE. Feb. 4. Ill for some time, Mrs. Clement Bowman, 77, died yesterday afternoon at her home here. Born at Hawkesville, she was the former Charlotte Peterson. Deceased was married 58 years ago and was a member of West Montrose United church and Women's Missionary Society.

Surviving are her husband, two sons, Howard of Ariss and Edgar of Guelph, five daughters, Mrs. M. Jacobime of Kansas, Mrs. Joseph Sobye of Beamsville, Mrs. Fred Black of Kitchener, Mrs. Wesley Howlett and Mrs. William Whitehead, both of West Montrose, three brothers, Charles Peterson of Hamilton, James Peterson of Beamsville and Henry Peterson of Toronto and three grandchildren. for some time Mrs. Clement Bow-[sic]

The funeral will be held Friday with a short service at her residence at 2.30 p.m. EST, followed by service at West Montrose United church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. A. W. Fosbuary will conduct the services. Remains will rest at Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel, Elmira, until Wednesday morning when they will be removed to her residence.

Kitchener Daily Record 04 Feb 1941, Tue Page 13

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In Memoriam Passed Away At her home near West Montrose, Ontario, on Monday, February 3rd, 1941 Charlotte A. Peterson Beloved wife of C.D. Bowman In her 78th year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence on Friday, February 7th, at 2.30 p.m. Standard Time. Short service at the home, thence to the West Montrose United Church for service and interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101658200
• Eby ID Number: 00002-209
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Noah S. Bowman, "the eldest son of Jonathan Baumann, was born in Waterloo County, February 26th, 1820. On February 18th, 1845, he was married to Lydia Ann, daughter of Abraham and Rachel (Dierstein) Clemens. She was born August 26th, 1827. They resided on a farm near West Montrose, were he died May 4th, 1886. Their family consists of five 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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May 4, 1886 Noah S. Baumann died in West Montrose at age of 66 years.

Berliner Journal 6 May 1886

Noah married Lydia Ann Clemens 18 Feb 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Deacon Abraham S. Clemens and Rachel Dierstein) was born 26 Aug 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1904; was buried 19 Oct 1904, West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Ann Bowman
• Name: Lydia Ann Elsley
• Residence: West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1818
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

Lydia Ann Clemens, "was born August 26th, 1827. On February 18th, 1845, she was married to Noah S. Bowman. They resided on a farm near West Montrose where he died May 4th, 1886. Some time after Mr. Bowman's death she was married to William Elsley. They now reside in West Montrose"

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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DEATH OF MRS. ELSLEY.

At 12 o'clock on Sat. night last at the residence of her son, Mr. C. D. Bowman, Mrs. Elsley passed peacefully away. During the past two weeks, she has been seriously ill, and her physician, Dr. Ullyott, had but slight hope of her recovery. For a number of years Mr. and Mrs. Elsley resided in the village of West Montrose, but for some time past, owing to increasing feebleness, the old couple found a comfortable home in the commodious residence of her son, about a mile north of the village. There kind and loving hands ministered to the requirements of paralytic weakness, and encircled by tenderness and affection after a useful honored life this estimable lady in her seventy-eight year passed calmly to her eternal home. The funeral was held on Wednesday Oct. 19^th after the hour of 10 o'clock a.m., the interment being at West Montrose cemetery. The various members of the family, who resided in Pennsylvania and New York arrived in time to see their well beloved mother prior to her departure for a better world; Mr. Byron Bowman, a successful druggist of Lyons, N. Y., Mr. George Bowman, Banker, and Rev. John Lynn M. A., Mr. Lynn and daughter Lida were present at the death bed. The beautiful and devoted life in harmony with the pure and ennobling graces of Christian character will live on in the memory of all who knew her in a more vital memorial than that of marble, a life that lives on, a blessed inspiration to surviving relatives and friends, pointing with no uncertain hand to a glorious immortality. Deceased was in her 78^th year.

Elmira Signet 20 Oct 1904

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• Interesting: story, military, pioneer
• Name: H. W. Peterson
• Name: William Peterson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26909
• Immigration: 1826
• Birth: 6 Mar 1832
• Immigration: 1834, , Canada
• Residence: 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

Notes:

The Late Henry W. Peterson of Hawkesville

There passed away on Thursday, August 20th, 1913, a familiar figure and one of the few remaining pioneer settlers of the County of Waterloo, in the person of Henry William Peterson, of Hawkesville, in his 92nd year. The deceased was born in Somerset County, Pa., March 6th, 1822, the son of Charles Lewis Peterson and Theresa Boyer, of Baltimore, Md. He, with his parents, came to Upper Canada in 1826 and settled in Markham Township, County of York. IN 1839 they removed to a farm about one mile from St. Jacobs and about five years afterwards settled on the homestead property on the Conestogo River, Tp. of Woolwich, now known as the DeKay Farm. In 1894 the deceased retired from active farming operations and made his residence in Hawkesville up to the time of his death.

The late Mr. Peterson was a man of strong character, cheerful disposition and artistic taste. He was a great believer in making the home life of a farm as attractive as that of the city to which the delightful surroundings of his own late farm today testify. He also took a great interest in the breeding of horses and other stock being among the first to import thoroughbred stock into the County. He took a keen interest in all public matters and always wished to hear all sides of a question before forming his opinion. His political proclivities were Liberal and in religion he was a member of the Church of the United Brethren. He often recounted the stirring events of the Rebellion of 1837 in the vicinity of Toronto and retained his mentality to the last.

The deceased was married to Fanny Bristow who predeceased him in 1893 leaving his surviving children, Alexander, Ex-Warden of Waterloo County; James, of Dundalk, Ont.; Hannah, at home; John, of Grenfell, Sask.; Henry, of St. Jacobs; Charlotte, now Mrs. Clemens D. Bowman, of West Montrose; and Charles, of Hamilton, Ont. The interment took place at Hawkesville on Saturday, the 23rd instant, in presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives. The religious services were conducted by Rev. John Lynn, Berlin, and Rev. L. Thoms, of Hawkesville. The pall-bearers were, Howard Bowman, Leslie, William, Gordon, Clayton, and Birrell Peterson, all grandsons of the deceased.

Elmira Signet Aug 28 1913 pg 3

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Fanny Bristow b. 12 Nov 1827 Shipley, Sussex
m. 23 Mar 1847 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
d. 20 Oct 1893 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario

Henry William Lewis Peterson b. 6 Mar 1822 ?, Pennsylvania
d. 20 Aug 1913, Hawkesville, Waterloo Co, Ontario

Alexander Peterson b. 12 Dec 1847 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Elizabeth Snider m. 21 Nov 1871 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
6 known children d. 8 Sep 1920 St Jacobs, Waterloo Co, Ontario

James Albert Peterson b. 18 Sep 1849 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Ann Joyner m. 25 Oct 1875 Kingston, Frontenac Co, Ontario
6 known children d. 23 Dec 1941 Beamsville, Lincoln Co, Ontario

Hannah Lavinia Peterson b. 20 Mar 1852 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
dnm
d. 19 Mar 1922 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario

John E Peterson b. 26 Apr 1856 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Lucy C Hill m. 1 10 Jan 1882 Sutton, York Co, Ontario
no known children
Lizzie Thompson m. 2 @ 1904 Saskatchewan, Canada
1 known child d. ? likely Saskatchewan

Henry Peterson b. 25 Nov 1859 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Agnes Winn m. 14 Feb 1882 Hawkesville, Waterloo Co, Ontario
6 known children d. ?

Charlotte A Peterson b. 6 Aug 1863 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Clemens D Bowman m. 4 Oct 1882 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
9 known children d. 3 Feb 1941 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario

Charles Edward Peterson b. 4 Jul 1865 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Jean (Jennie) McCulloch m. 20 Aug 1897 Hawkesville, Waterloo Co, Ontario
1 known child d. 1943?

From: Roger Miller

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In Memoriam Died At Hawkesville Wednesday, August 20th, 1913 H. W. Peterson Aged 91 years, 5 months and 14 days The Funeral will be held from his late residence on Saturday afternon, August 23rd, at 2 o'clock, to Hawkesville Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Henry married Fanny Bristow 23 Mar 1847, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Fanny (daughter of Edward Bristow and Hannah Streeter) was born 20 Nov 1827, Shipley, Sussex, England; died 20 Oct 1893, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fanny Peterson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26910
• Residence: 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Died near Hawksville on Friday, Oct. 20th Fannie, beloved wife of Mr. H.W. Peterson, aged 65 years, 11 months and 8 days. The deceased bore the reputation of being a most estimable, kind-hearted and benevolent lady who made many warm friends and acquaintances of those with whom she came in personal contact. These together with nearer relatives mourn her demise. The funeral, which took place on Sunday afternoon to the Hawksville Cemetery, was largely attended by the bereaved relatives and a large concourse of sympathizing friends and acquaintances.


ELMIRA ADVERTISER, October 26, 1893

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On Friday morning, Oct. 20th, Mrs. Wm. Peterson passed peacefully to her long home. Mrs. Peterson was a native of Sussex, Eng., and came to this country when but four years old, settling first near Elmira. For many years past she resided on the old homestead about a mile east of this village.…A noble wife, a loving mother,who will be sadly missed by the bereaved family. The remains were interred in the cemtery here on Sabbath afternoon.…Rev. J. Showers of the U. B. church, of which Mrs. Peterson was a member preached. [See also p. 9, col. 1]

Elmira Signet 26 Oct 1893 pg 8 col 4

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Death of Mrs. Wm. Peterson.

On Friday morning, Oct. 20th, Mrs. Wm. Peterson of Hawksville passed peacefully to her long home.

Mrs. Peterson was a native of Sussex, England, and came to this country when but 4 years old, settling first in Elmira. For many years past she resided on the "Old Home" about a mile east of Hawksville. During the past seven years she had been a great sufferer, and for some two months past has been gradually getting worse but not until a few days back were hopes of her recovery given up. Death comes as a relief. Mrs. Peterson's life was a living example of what a Christian may be. To the motherless she was a mother, to the stranger a friend, to the troubled a comforter. Her heart was ever open to the cry of the needy. Blessings followed wherever she went. She leaves a sorrowing family and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. Her remains were interred in the cemetery at Hawksville on Sabbath when friends from far and near came to pay their last tribute to the departed. Rev. Showers of the U. B. Church of which Mrs. Peterson was a member, preached an able sermon paying glowing tribute to the moral worth of such a character.

The stricken husband and family have the sincerest sympathy of their many friends.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 26 Oct 1893, p. 6

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• Elected Office: Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; 1st Reeve of Waterloo Township
• Land: Waterloo Township - Wilson's Tract (Upper Block) Lot 9E, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Name: Jonathan B. Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-37
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Wilson's Tract (Upper Block) Lot 9E, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Public Service: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councilor - Waterloo Township
• Elected Office: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; magistrate
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Esquire
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Universalist

Notes:

Jonathan Baumann, "eldest son of Joseph Baumann, was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, November 25th, 1792, and died April 1st, 1876. He was married to Polly Schneider July 20th, 1817. She was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, January 8th, 1796, and died in Waterloo County, Ontario, February 28th, 1883."

Jonathan Baumann, "the eldest son of Rev. Joseph Baumann, (see No. 37), was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, November 25th, 1792. He came to Canada with his parents in 1816. On July 20th, 1817, he was married to Polly, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Erb) Schneider. She was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, January 8th, 1792, and died in Waterloo County, Ontario, February 28th, 1883. They lived on a farm about two miles north-west of Bloomingdale where they resided many years. The farm is now in possession of Joseph S. Snyder. They had a family of nine 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.].

Jonathan married Maria Snyder 20 Jul 1817. Maria (daughter of Jacob Yost Schneider and Maria "Mary" Erb) was born 8 Jan 1796, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Feb 1883, Near Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Bowman
• Name: Mary Schneider
• Name: Polly Schneider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6229
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; M. E. N. S.
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Polly Snyder, "was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, January 8th, 1796. On July 20th, 1817, she was married to Jonathan B. Bowman. they resided near Bloomingdale where she died February 28th, 1883."


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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• Name: Abraham S. Clemmens
• Name: Abram S. Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1795
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 123, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: 1837, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 111, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Residence: 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Abraham S. Clemens, "the youngest son of Abraham and Mary (Steiner) Clemens, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, March 7th, 1790. On May 19, 1812, he was married to Rachel Dierstein who was born November 15th, 1791, and died December 3rd, 1864. In 1825 they moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, about one mile west of Breslau, on lot No. 123, German Company's Tract. Here they resided until 1837 when he purchased part of lot No. 111, about two miles south of Breslau. Here they resided until their deaths. His death took place December 25, 1867. A good many years before his death he was ordained a deacon of the Mennonite Church, a position for which he was well qualified. Many a wholesome advice did he give to his congregation. His practice was to visit all the members of his field of labor twice a year and during such visits he would give words of cheer and comfort to many a weary pilgrim. He encouraged them to look to Christ in all their trials and troubles and reminded them of the many cheering promises given unto all who put their trust in him who died for all. To them was born 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.].

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OBITUARY FOR ABRAHAM S. CLEMMENS

Died on the first day of the recent Christmas holidays, that is on December 25th last, Abraham S. Clemmens died in Waterloo township, Waterloo County, Canada West of apoplexy. He was formerly of Montgomery county, Pennsylvania. He was born in 1790 in Lower Salford township, in the aforementioned Montgomery county, and died at the age of 77 years, 9 months, and 18 days. He entered the holy state of matrimony on May 19, 1812 with Rachel Derstein of Bucks county, and emigrated to Canada with his family in the year 1825. He was happily married for approximately 52 years, and a widower for 3 years and 22 days. He sired 8 children, 6 of whom are still living, namely 3 sons and 3 daughters.

His descendants, with 51 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren, number consequently, 89 souls. On the day he died, he arose healthy and happy, sat down to breakfast after he had directed a loud and earnest prayer to the Giver of all good. He shoved aside a coffee cup which was sitting near him, and reached for the jug, to pour himself a drink of water, when suddenly, his hand fell. His son George, who had also just risen from the table, hurried over to help his father; his soul wanted to take leave of his body, and no human effort was of any help to him. He was speedily carried to his bed; but, he did not open his eyes again; his speech became weak and during the night that followed, approximately at 11.30 p.m., he slept away to his Lord. The deceased was generally respected and loved, and after he had accomplished much good, and ,we hope, useful things during his active life, he peacefully paid the debt of nature. For many years, he was the head of the Mennonite congregation there, and his eye was ever watchful over his flock. On the 29th instant, his body was taken to Cressman's Mennonite meeting-house, accompanied by a large number of friends and acquaintances, and committed to mother-earth, on which occasion the Rev. Hagey (at the deceased's house), and the Rev. Enoch Derstein (at the grave), spoke words of comfort and instruction to the crowd present, based on the text in the latter part of Verse 12, Chapter 4 of the Book of Amos: " Because I will do this to you, prepare to meet your God, 0 Israel!"

Obituary of Abraham S. Clemmens paper unknown

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Died

Quite suddenly, from apoplexy, on the 25th ult., Abram S. Clemens of Waterloo Township, aged 77 years 9 months and 18 days.

Waterloo Chronicle 2 Jan 1868, p. 2

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Did Abraham Clemens marry Nancy Burkholder? Marriage in Waterloo County Marriage Register 1858-1869. Abraham Clemens aged 64, resident of Waterloo born Pennsylvania son of Abraham and Mary married 31 Mar 1867 to Nancy Bowman aged 57 resident of Waterloo born Pennsylvania daughter of Christian and Elizabeth Burkholder.

Abraham married Rachel Dierstein 19 May 1812. Rachel (daughter of Abraham Derstein and Catherine Sellers) was born 15 Nov 1791, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 3 Dec 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Dec 1864, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rachel Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1795.1

Notes:

On the 3d of December 1864, in Waterloo Co., C. W., after suffering several days with Colic, Rachel Clemens, wife of Abm. S. Clemens,(Deacon,) aged 73 years and 18 days. Her maiden name was Derstein. She was buried on the 6th at Cressman's grave yard, when in the meeting house at the same place, funeral discourses were delivered from Jn. 5: 24, 25, and Rev. 14: 13.


Herald of Truth March 1865 - Vol. II, No.3 Page 23, 24

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• Name: Carl Ludwig Peterson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26907
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Meth

Notes:

"Peterson: On the 17th inst., at Wellesley, in the neighbouring County of Waterloo, Charles L. Peterson, in the 81st year of his age. His remains were interred at Hawkesville, on the 21st, by the Rev. Mr. Smith of Berlin, after which funeral discourses in German and English, by attending ministers, were delivered in the Church of the United Brethren. Notwithstanding the extreme severity of the weather, the funeral was most numerously attended, the procession of vehicles containing sympathizing friends and neighbours being nearly a mile in length. The aged and devoted partner of his long life had predeceased him only a few years, and their remains were laid side by side in one grave, united both in the life and death. Mr. Peterson had reached a truly patriarchal age, and up to a few moments of his death he was perfectly concious, possessing all his faculties. He was the honored and beloved head of a numerous race of descendants, prosperous, vigorous and in the prime of life. Three married sons and five wedded daugh-ters, twenty-nine grandsons and grand-daughters, and seven great-great grandchildren, besides numerous collateral connections, all assembled to pay their last tribute of affectionate respect for the beloved head of their House. A yeoman all his days, the many hundred broad acres of his descendants testify to the sure reward of honest toil and industry. His life was that of an honest man and full of the Christian's hope. Death had no terrors for one who was for many years fully prepared for the last great change. A. J. Peterson, Esq., of Berlin, H.W. Peterson and Joseph Peterson, Esqrs. of Wellesley, are his three surviving sons. Our Townsman, H. W. Peterson, Esq. County Crown Attorney, a Nephew of the deceased."

THE GUELPH EVENING MERCURY January 22, 1876.

Charles — Theresaa Amelia Boyer. Theresaa was born 1797, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 1851, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95190223
• Name: Theresaa Amelia Peterson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26908

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• Family Photograph: Edward Bristow and Hannah Streeter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171709
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1881, Shipley, Perth Co., Ontario; Postmaster

Notes:

Thriving Elmira ..

"THE WOOLWICH METROPOLIS"

A RETROSPECTIVE GLANCE, COUPLED WITH A GRAPHIC SKETCH OF THE MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS OF OUR THRIFTY NORTH-END NEIGHBORS

…[Edward] Bristow came to this region, then known as West Woolwich, some time in 1833, and for a number of years was engaged in clearing up and cutting himself out a home in the wilderness. He was a man of remarkable energy and perseverance, being for three years the only white man in the neighborhood. His cabin was a welcome shelter for new settlers en route north and south and many a belated pioneer adventurer found within its thatched walls a safe and comfortable refuge from the freezing blasts of a winter's night or wild beasts. While he did not profess to keep a public lodging house all who came were tendered his hospitality without money and without price. But this generous soul soon found that this constant drain upon his limited source of supplies threatened his own existence and consequently about the year 1843 he converted his home into a tavern, the first establishment of the kind for many miles around. He then made a small charge for the bill of fare he could afford. In addition to the actual necessaries of life with which his table was supplied he kept on tap a quantity of liquid refreshments for the accommodation of those of his guests who were not total abstainers. It was indeed an indispensable resort for passengers en route on the stage running then between Glenallen and Hamilton. Here the half-frozen passengers could find relief in the cheerful glow of a log fire in the primitive fire place, or, per chance, seek consolation at the bar in the way of an "eye-opener". On many an occasion the old inn was taxed to its utmost limit to accommodate all who sought shelter beneath its roof, and frequently there was "standing room only". In other words, it was a haven of rest for all manner of humanity, and occasionally had for its guests men eminent in Canadian jurisprudence.

Bristow was undoubtedly a man well fitted to maintain the gradual advancement of civilization in an unbroken wilderness, being qualified to hold positions without which progress in a new settlement would be impeded by various obstacles. In addition to being landlord he was for many years a Justice of the Peace, the first official of the kind in the community, and for several years he owned one of the first threshing machines introduced in Woolwich Township, and after harvest time, with his odd pioneer contrivance, would go about the neighborhood threshing for the settlers. For years one Eisenhour carried the mail on horse back from Glenallen to Waterloo, and many a thrilling adventure he could relate pertaining to his experience as a servant of the Government when his route was over a mere trail along which lurked many dangers. On several occasions he was attacked by wolves and had to keep his horse at full speed to make his escape.

Mr. Bristow was also the first postmaster. He was succeeded by Henry Christman, father of Jacob and Philip Christman, now of Elmira. Christman was followed by Peter Wenger, who held the office for 25 years. After the latter it was held by several others until Sep. 11, 1889, when the present incumbent, Mr. John Ruppel, took charge.

Bristow died some time in 1883 at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Wm Henry Peterson, on the farm now owned by Wm. DeKay, in the vicinity he was mainly instrumental in transforming from the primeval wilderness to one more adapted to civilized life. His son Walter still lives here. Mrs. William Peterson, of Hawkesville, who died several years ago, was a daughter.



Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 1

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Edward was reportedly from Horsham, Sussex, England some of his children born in Shipley, Sussex, England.

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Edward married Hannah Streeter 31 Jul 1827, Shipley, Sussex, England. Hannah (daughter of Michael Streeter) was born CALC 2 Jul 1808, , Surrey, England; died 2 Aug 1873, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Harris-Howick Baptist Cemetery, Howick Township, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: Edward Bristow and Hannah Streeter
• Name: Hannah Bristow
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171710
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist