Bernice Thur

Other Events:

• Name: Bernice Bernhardt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85541

Bernice — Frank Bernhardt. Frank (son of Arthur Robert Bernhardt and Ida May Theurer) was born 1917, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Harry Thur
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118022
• Residence: 1940, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Henry married Luella Frances "Lue" Bricker 1923, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. Luella (daughter of John C. Bricker and Rebecca Snider) was born 10 Dec 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1971, Kitchener Farmer's Market, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Trinity United Church, Elmira, Ontario
• Name: Frances Bricker
• Name: Luella Frances "Lue" Thur
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1245.5
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1940, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. Harry J. Thur of RR 1, Waterloo, and formerly of Elmira, died today at K-W Hospital following a lengtty illness. She was 74.

The former Luella Bricker, she was born in Woolwich township in 1896, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bricker.

She was a member of Trinity United Church in Elmira, the Women's Missionary Society, the Semper Fidelis class and the Women's Institute.

Surviving are her husband, whom she married in Tavistock in 1923; two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Bernice) Bernhardt of Preston and Mrs. Donald (Maureen) Seebach of Waterloo; eight sisters, Mrs. Florence Miller, Ada Bricker, Mrs. Edna Hoelscher, Mrs. Annette Brown, Mrs. Hilbert (Ruby) Hoffer, Mrs. Muriel Lewis, Mrs. Reta Miller, all of Elmira, and Mrs. Wilfred (Viola) Bauman of Kitchener and five grandchildren. She was predeceased by one sister.

The body is at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, where the service will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m., with Rev. Kenneth A. Moyer officiating. Burial will be in Elmira Cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 11 Aug 1971

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127716

Notes:

MR. ADOLPH THUR PASSED AWAY

SECOND DEATH IN FAMILY IN FIVE MONTHS

Death has laid a heavy hand on the family of Mr. Adolph Thur of Pilkington Township. in May last, a daughter, Ida, passed away, and on Tuesday, October 25th, the head of the home, Mr. Adolph Thur, died following an operation,

Deceased was aged 54 years, 2 months and 3 days and leaves a sorrowing family to mourn the loss of a good husband and father. The funeral will be held on Friday (tomorrow) afternoon, October 28th. at one o'clock from his late residence in Pilkington to the North Woolwich Evangelical Church for services and North Woolwich Cemetery for burial.

To the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow the Signet extends its sincere sympathy.


The Elmira Signet 27 Oct 1921 pg 1

Adolph — Maria "Mary" Schultz. Maria was born 28 Apr 1872, , Germany; died 9 Apr 1954, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria "Mary" Thur
• Name: Mary Schultz
• Residence: 21 Duke St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127725

Notes:

Mrs. Mary Thur
By Record Correspondent

ELMIRA - A resident of Elmira for 25 years, Mrs. Mary Thur, 82, of 21 Duke St., died at her home yesterday. Formerly Mrs. Thur lived in Pilkington township and Pembroke. She was a member of the Evangelical UB Church and the Friendship Class of the Sunday school. Her husband, Adolph Thur, died in 1921.

Surviving are five sons, Harry, Wilfred and Edwin of Elmira and Ezra and Samuel of Elora; three daughters, Mrs. Milton (Melinda) Miller and Mrs. Roy (Alma) Aberle of Elmira and Mrs. Willard (Lydia) Snider of Waterloo; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, till 1 p.m.. Sunday when removal will be made to Elmira Evangelical UB Church for service at 2:30 p.m. Rev. C. B. Heckendorn will officiate and burial will be in North Woolwich Cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 10 Apr 1954 Pg 5

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• Eby ID Number: 00016-1245
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

John C. Bricker,"the eldest son of second wife, was born March 26th, 1864. He is married to Rebecca Snyder. They reside in Woolwich Township, a few miles west of Elmira, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of four 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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JOHN C. BRICKER
Mr. John C. Bricker passed away at his home in Elmira on Monday morning, March 10, following an illness of about a week. Deceased, who was in his 78^th year, had been a resident of Elmira for the past 20 years. His wife predeceased him a year ago.
Surviving are ten daughters, Mrs. Menno Miller, Mrs. Harry Thur, Mrs. B. H. Brown, Mrs. George C. Klinck, Mrs. C. D. Miller, all of Elmira, Mrs. Chas. Hoelscher of Toronto, Mrs. W. Bauman of Waterloo, and Misses Ada, Muriel and Ruby at home. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, one great grandchild, a brother, Menno of Alberta and a sister, Mrs. Reuben Weber of Elmira.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from his late residence, at 2 p.m., to Elmira Zion Evangelical church for service. Burial was made in the Elmira cemetery. Rev. E. N. Mohr officiated.
Elmira Signet Mar 1941

John married Rebecca Snider 14 Mar 1888, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of David S. Snider and Leah Snyder) was born 24 Jun 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1940, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Zion Evangelical Church, Elmira, Ontario
• Name: Rebecca Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6140
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

MRS. JOHN BRICKER

Mrs. John Bricker, who had been in failing health for about a year passed away at her home in Elmira, on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Deceased, who before her marriage to John Bricker was Miss Rebecca Snider, was 74 years of age. She was a member of Zion Evangelical church and was a member of the Ladies' Aid of that church.

She leaves to mourn her husband, and ten daughters, Florence, Mrs. Menno Miller, Elmira; Edna, Mrs. Charles Hoelscher, Toronto; Luella, Mrs. Harry Thur, Elmira; Nettie, Mrs. B. H. Brown, Elmira; Viola, Mrs. Wilfred Bowman, Waterloo; Myrtle, Mrs. George Klinck, Elmira; Marietta, Mrs. C. D. Miller, Elmira; and Misses Ada, Muriel and Ruby at home. Two sisters, 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.
The funeral will be held at 1.30 this afternoon (Thursday) from the late residence to the Zion Evangelical church for public service. Rev. C. H. Cornwell will officiate.

Pall bearers will be Messrs, Sherman and Florne Miller, Murray and Grant Brown, Ralph Bowman and Lester Brox

Elmira Signet 17 Feb 1940

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• Name: Johann Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1239
• Residence: 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 22 Con A.
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

John Bricker," the youngest son of Peter and Elizabeth (Cress) Bricker, was born near the town of Waterloo, October 9th, 1825. In 1846 he was married to Sallie Wideman who died in 1857. In 1863 he married to Elizabeth, daughter of Ephraim and Susan (McMahon) Cress, She was born October 18th, 1829. Mr. Bricker's family consisted of eleven children, five of whom 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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THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE

An interesting meeting took place the Saturday before last in the old log cabin in Waterloo Park.

This house was, of course, the first schoolhouse in this area and stood originally on the school-house square at the corner of King and Church Streets in Waterloo. It was built in 1820 and served its purpose until 1842, when it was torn down and a 1-storey stone house was constructed on the site. The dismantled log house was erected again in Greenbush and served as a residence for a long time for the coloured man, Mr. Carroll and his family. In the course of this year, the Waterloo Park Commissioners purchased the house, moved it to their park and furnished it again as it was when it was a school-house.

At this gathering, in addition to many other ladies and gentlemen, the following (male and female) former pupils attended, took their places on the benches, and were called to order by the 82-year-old teacher, Benjamin Burkholder, who held the scepter, or rather, the switch, from 1831 to 1842 in the old log-house: Joel Guth, 80 years old; Abraham Scherk, Blair, 79; Jakob Bricker, Waterloo, 77; Sarah Burkholder, nee Erb, Bridgeport, 75; Amos Weber, Berlin, 73; John C, Bricker, Hawksville, 71; Maria Erb, nee Quickfall, Norwich 69; David B. Eby, Waterloo, 69; Wendel Baumann, Woolwich, 68; Henry Stauffer, Erbsville, 67; Simon Beatty, Elmira, 67; Jakob Ratz, New Hamburg, 67; Israel Baumann, Berlin, 65; George Elbert, Moorefield, 63; George H. Baumann, Elmira, 63; John Devitt, Waterloo, 62; Richard Quickfall, Bridgeport, 62; Isaak Hoffmann, Waterloo, 61; Robert Barkwell, Peel, 60; Diana McMahon, nee Dekay, Berlin, 60; Thomas Quickfall, Floradale, 60; Benjamin Devitt, Waterloo, 60; Isaak Devitt, Floradale, 58; John Longmann, Peel, 57. In addition, to these, the teacher read the names of 25 pupils from the roll; they were, however, absent.

Mr. Burkholder gave an interesting talk about the history of the old school-house, and after him, Rev. J.A. MacLachlan, Rev. J. McNair, Mr. J.E. Baumann, M.P., and Mr. Jakob Ratz spoke about the old days which brought many things out of the past to mind again. School was, as a rule, only in session in winter and the costs were borne by the parents of the children. There were few subjects taught, namely: Reading, Writing and Sums. The children heard little about language, and geography; no child had more than 2 or 3 books. The predominant language was German. The pupils learned to read and write English, but didn't understand a word of it. Among the teachers in the old school-house from 1820-1842, with the exception of Mr. Burkholder, were the following whose names are still recognized: Jephtha DeKay, Joseph Guth, John Herringer, Peter Otto, John Dobbin, Elias Eby, Robert Barber, & Joseph Eby.

After those present, on hearing the various speeches felt themselves transported back to the past, the school was closed at four o'clock and the pupils were gathered together in front of the school and photographed as a group. On their return into the school, they found it had been transformed into a dining room with heavily-laden tables, which the old-timers thoroughly enjoyed. After everyone had chatted cordially for a while longer, the gathering broke up. The company will not meet again in complete numbers, nor in such a way.

Berliner Journal September 26, 1895 Page 4 Column 4

John married Elizabeth Cress 15 Sep 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Ephraim Cress and Susannnah "Susan" McMahon) was born 18 Oct 1829, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1901; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00027-2017
• Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elizabeth Cress, "the eldest in family, is married to John Bricker. They reside in Wellesley Township, near Hawksville, where he is engaged in farming. 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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• Name: David S. Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6130
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

David S. Snider, "was born March 7th, 1821. On October 15th, 1844, he was married to Leah, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Bowman) Snyder. She was born April 29th, 1820. In November of the same year as their marriage they moved on their farm which is composed of lot No. 113, German Company's Tract, Woolwich, Township, where they still reside. "

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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SNYDER - On the 14th of April 1900, in Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., David S. Snyder, aged 79 years, 8 days. Buried on the 16th in the West Woolwich cemetery. Funeral services by Abraham Martin from 2 Cor. 5: 1, and Paul Martin from 2 Kings 20: 1. Deceased leaves his aged companion and eight children. Hiram Weber.

HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XXXVII, No. 12, June 15, 1900 - pages 190-191

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ELMIRA

SHOE, FELT AND WOOLEN WORKS

Among the manufacturing industries of Elmira the above concern must be reckoned one of the most important, as it gives employment to the largest number of wage-earners and many of them expert and skilled mechanics. It is a part of the old Winger & Weaver Woolen factory. The latter, the first indusdry of note in this town, was established in 1856, by Peter Winger and Samuel Weaver who were prominent among the early settlers in this vicinity. They commenced operations in 1856 and continued to run it until 1873, when Mr. Henry Winger, son of the well known member of the firm, took charge and operated it until 1883, and after that in company with his brother, J. B. Winger, until 1895, at which time they added the felt manufactory. It was then operated by J. B. Winger and Amasa Winger for short one year, when in the spring of 1896, a joint stock company was formed and the plant improved and placed on a more extensive scale. The company is made up of some of the leading and most responsible citzens of the town, viz: Henry Winger, J. B. Winger, Amasa Winger, J. P. Lackhardt, Weber & Erb, M. Weichel, J. S. Weichel, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler, David Snider, Chas. Klinck and son George, Henry Mogk and Isaac Hilborn. Board of Directors: A. H Erb, President; Henry Winger, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler and J. P. Luckhardt, John Peel, Treasurer and general manager.

They manufacture both leather and felt goods, and the class of work turned out is equal in style, workmanship, finish and material to that of any other establishment of the kind in Ontario. There is a steady demand for about all the company can manufacture with their present facilities, most of their goods going to the Northwest and the Maritime Provinces. From twenty-five to thirty hands are employed. The factory is equipped with the latest and best improved machinery, and a walk through the building when all hands are at work will convince any person that experienced workmen are employed and that great care is exercised in putting the material together in a way that must produce a popular and durable article. The very latest styles of footwear are turned out. The company still continues the woolen factory and manufactures fine tweeds, flannels blankets and other woolen goods, and are always prepared for custom work.

Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 3

David married Leah Snyder 15 Oct 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Jacob J. Snider and Mary W. Bauman) was born 29 Apr 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1900; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6182
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Leah Snyder, "was born April 29th, 1820. On October 15th, 1844, she was married to David S. Snider, farmer."


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.].