Magdalena "Mattie" Betzner

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• Name: Magdalena "Mattie" Cressman
• Name: Mattie Betzner
• Residence: Vineland, Welland Co., Ontario
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0959
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Magdalena Betzner "eldest child of second wife, was born July 5th, 1852. On December 11th, 1877, she was married to Aaron Cressman who was born April 4th, 1854. They reside at Strasburg, Ontario. Their family consists of seven children, namely: V Barbara, V Ida Minerva, V Maria, V Lanora, V Mabel, V Wilfrid, and V Alvina. See Aaron Cressman's family." & Magdalena Betzner, "was born July 5th, 1852. She is married to Aaron Cressman and resides at Strasburg. They have a family of seven children".


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

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Cressman - Magdalene, daughter of Jacob and Maria Betzner, was born July 5, 1852; died July 8, 1931; aged 79 y. 3 d. She was married to Aaron Cressman in 1877 who predeceased her in 1913. To them were born 6 daughters and 2 sons: Mrs. J. Geo. Nagus (who died in 1918), Mrs. F. F. Honsberger, Mrs. J. B. Weber, Mrs. O. D. Wills, Lenora, Alvina, Wilfred, and Clifford. Besides her 7 children she is survived by 10 grandchildren, 1 sister, 3 brothers. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years and remained faithful to the end. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., by Bros. C. F. Derstine and Jonas Snider. Interment in Strasburg Cemetery


Obituary - Gospel Herald, July 30, 1931

Rsrch. Note:
The marriage registration doesn't seem to agree on Magdalena's first name and parents although the marriage date is correct and the parents are wrong.

011097-77 (Waterloo Co) Aaron CRESSMAN, 23, yeoman, New Dundee, New Dundee, s/o Samuel & Barbara married Martha BETZNER, 24, Waterloo Twp, Waterloo Twp, d/o Isaac & Louisa, witn Isaac BETZNER Jr. & Louisa CRESSMAN of Waterloo Tp, 11 December 1877 in New Hamburg.

Magdalena married Aaron C. Cressman 11 Dec 1877, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Aaron (son of Samuel S. Cressman and Barbara Cressman) was born 8 Apr 1854, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1913, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Barbara Cressman was born 7 Jul 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1918, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Near Guersey, Saskatchewan.
2. Adam Cressman was born 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
3. Ida Minerva Cressman was born 19 May 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1964, St. Catharines, Welland, Ontario, Canada.
4. Maria Cressman was born 30 Apr 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Lenora Cressman was born 10 Oct 1886, Near, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
6. Mabel Cressman was born 8 Oct 1888, Near, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
7. Wilfrid Solon Cressman was born 14 Feb 1891, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1963, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
8. Alvina Cressman was born 19 Mar 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1975, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
9. Clifford D. Cressman was born 22 Apr 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Interesting: pioneer, story
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0954
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Jacob B. Betzer
• Residence: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grain Dealer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1899, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; grain dealer
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Jacob B. Betzner "the youngest child of John and Mary (Bechtel) Betzner, was born September 5th, 1818. On April 15th, 1842, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of John and Barbara (Groh) Scheirich. She was born June 17th, 1822, and died March 7th, 1849. After her decease he was married (September 28th, 1851) to Maria, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Reist) Bretz. She was born February 5th, 1829. Mr. Betzner followed farming for many years but at present resides in Breslau, Ontario. His family consists of ten children"

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

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Oldest Berlin Citizen is Dead
Jacob B. Betzner Passes Away on Monday in His 98th Year
Was Born Near Doon

Berlin's oldest citizen, Mr. Jacob B. Betzner, passed peacefully away on Monday afternoon at the advanced age of 97 years, 1 month and 26 days. The decease enjoyed good health almost until the end. Two months ago he became quite feeble but his mind was clear up to about two weeks ago when the infirmities of old age weakened his constitution until the Grim Reaper summoned him.

The late Jacob B. Betzner was one of the pioneer native-born residents of Waterloo County. He was the youngest child of John and Mary (Bechtel) Betzner, and was born September 5, 1818, on the first settlement in Waterloo township, east of Doon, now known as the old Betzner Homestead. He began farming when a young man on the Springbank farm, near Breslau, now owned by Mr. A. C. Hallman. He later moved to Port Elgin where he purchased the flour mills of that village which he operated for a number of years. He sold those mills and then bought the New Dundee mills which he run several years. He retired later and moved back to Breslau. Since the death of his second wife he has been living with his children in Berlin and vicinity.

On April 15th, 1842, he was married to Magdalena Scheirich, and the union was blessed with four children, viz: Mary (Mrs. Benj. Stauffer), High River, Alta.; Barbara (Mrs. (Rev) Noah Stauffer), Waterloo; John, Grand Rapids, Mich.; and Isaac, New Hamburg. After her decease in 1849, the late Mr. Betzner married Maria Bretz and the union was blessed with six children, viz: Mrs. Aaron Cressman, Vineland, Ont.; Aaron, Berlin; Moses, on the Breslau Road; Samuel, Yukon Territory; Mrs. Eph. S. Cressman, Berlin. The youngest child, Mrs. Ozias Snyder, died at Breslau in 1893.

The late Mr. Betzner was industrious and successful in his various undertakings, whether as a farmer or a miller. He was of a retiring disposition, but has always been held in the highest esteem by all his acquaintances. During years of his retirement he kept himself informed regarding the events that were announced from time to time. He was particularly interested in the automobile enterprise and greatly enjoyed rides throughout the country. He was a Mennonite in religion and a Liberal in politics.

The funeral will take place from the residence of his son, Aaron Betzner, 148 Weber Street E., Berlin on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd at 1: 30 p.m., to the Breslau Mennonite Church for service and internment.

Berlin Daily Telegraph, November 2, 1915

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Betzner - Bro. Jacob B. Betzner was born Sept. 5, 1818, in one of the early settlements of Waterloo Co., Ont.; died at the home of his son, Bro. Aaron Betzner, in Berlin, Ont., Nov. 1, 1915; aged 97 y. 1 m. 26 d. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. On April 15, 1842, he was married to Magdalena Scheirick. This union was blessed with four children, all of whom are yet living. She died in 1849. On Sept. 28, 1851, he was married to Maria Bretz, which union was blessed with 6 children, all living except one. His second wife died in 1899. He leaves a posterity of 10 children, 9 of whom are living; 45 grandchildren, 42 whom are living; 53 great-grandchildren, of whom 7 died, and also 2 great-great-grandchildren. Bro. Betzner was a member of the Mennonite Church from his youth. The funeral was held on Nov. 3. Services at the house by Bro. Isaish Wismer and at the Cressman Mennonite Church at Breslau by Bro. Jonas Snider. (Text, Dan. 12: 13) and Bro. Isiah Wismer. (Text, Job 19: 25). Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald Vol. III No. 36, 2 Dec 1915

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Died At Berlin, Monday, November 1st, 1915 Jacob Betzner Aged 97 years, 1 month and 26 days. The Funeral will take place from the residence of his son, Aaron Betzner 148 Weber St. E., Berlin, on Wednesday, November 3rd,1915, at 1. 30 o'clock p. m. to Breslau Mennonite Church for service and interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Jacob married Maria Bretz 28 Sep 1851. Maria (daughter of John Bretz and Elizabeth Reist) was born 5 Feb 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1899, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00015-1204
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Maria Bretz
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Maria Bretz, "daughter of John and Elizabeth (Reist) Bretz, was born February 5th, 1829. She is married to Jacob B. Betzner and resides in Breslau, Ontario. 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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Mrs. Jacob Betzner Dead

Mrs. Jacob Betzner, wife of Mr. Betzner, sr, grain dealer of Breslau, died yesterday at an advanced age, after an attack of grip, a relapse of which proved fatal. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon, from the residence to the Breslau cemetery.

News Record, April 17, 1899

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Betzner - On the 16th of Feb. 1899, in Waterloo Co., Ont., Sister Maria Betzner, wife of Bro. Jacob Betzner of Breslau, aged 70 years, 2 months and 11 days. She was buried at the Cressman Mennonite meeting house. Services were conducted by Bish. Jonas Snyder in German and Pre. Isaac Wambold in English. Her remains were followed to the grave by a large congregation who wished to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed sister who bore her sickness in patience, and left a bright evidence for the future world, so they that were left to mourn her loss need not mourn as those without hope. Peace be to her ashes. May God comfort the bereft ones

The Herald of Truth, July 15, 1899

Other Events:

• Historic Building: 437 Pioneer Tower Road, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: John Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0916
• Land: 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 11, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 12, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

John Betzner, "the third son of Samuel and Maria (Detweiler) Betzner, was born May 7th, 1783. In 1804he was married to Mary, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Morris) Bechtel. She was born July 11th, 1782 and died September 22nd, 1843. After their marriage they moved on his father's farm opposite Doon where he died November 3rd, 1852. To them were born 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.].

Historic Building:
The Betzner Farmstead, composed of a farmhouse, drive shed and cultural heritage landscape, is located at 437 Pioneer Tower Road, in the southeast end of the City of Kitchener. The two-storey farmhouse was designed in the Mennonite Georgian style by John Betzner, and the accessory drive shed was designed in the utilitarian and vernacular style typical of pioneer farmsteads. Both buildings were constructed in circa 1830.

Johannes married Mary Bechtel 6 Jul 1804. Mary (daughter of George Bechtel and Elizabeth Mary) was born 11 Jul 1782 OR 22 Jul 1782, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 22 Sep 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Pioneer Tower Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0814

Notes:

Mary Bechtel "the eldest in the family, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, July 11th, 1782. She came to Canada when nineteen years of age and on July 6th, 1804, she was married to John, son of old Samuel Betzner. He was born May 7th, 1783, and died November 3rd, 1852. They resided on a farm opposite Doon. She died on September 22nd, 1843. They had a family 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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Sept 22, 1847, Maria Betzner, nee Bechtel, wife of Johann Betzner, Aged 65 y, 2 m.


Death Announcement - Deutsche Canadier, September 30, 1847

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• Eby ID Number: 00015-1191

Notes:

John Bretz, "was first married to Christina Detweiler and had a family of two children, III Jacob and III Nancy. After the decease of first wife, he was married to Elizabeth Reist who was born February 12th, 1803. Of the second marriage there were two children, III Maria and III Susannah. This family resided on the township line between Waterloo and Guelph Townships."


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

John — Elizabeth Reist. Elizabeth (daughter of John Reist and Susannah Huber) was born 12 Feb 1803, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 22 Jul 1876; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/258440953
• Name: Elizabeth Bretz
• Name: Elizabeth Scheirich
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5205
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elizabeth Reist, "the seventh member of the family, was born February 12th, 1803. She was first married to John Bretz and after his decease to David Scheirich who was born December 24th, 1790, and died December 15th, 1862. She died July 22nd, 1876. To her and her first husband were born two children named Maria and Susannah, and with Mr. Scheirich she had 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.].

Other Events:

• Birth: Nottenburg, , Germany
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0910
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 11, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 12, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

Samuel Betzner, "the old progenitor of this highly respectable family, was born near the little village of Merspurg, situated on Lake Constance, about eight miles north-east of the city of Constance in the kingdom of Wurtenburg, Germany, in 1738. His parental residence was a humble cottage situated about a mile from Merspurg, and his parents were plain, honest wage-earners, and members of the German Reformed Church. When Samuel was about three years of age he had the misfortune of losing his father, and in less than a year hereafter his mother died, thus leaving him an orphan at the age of four years. * A kind and tender-hearted neighbour in whose service the lad's parents had been for many years, being animated to sympathy for the poor orphan, adopted him as his own son. Being naturally of a bright mind, young Samuel availed himself of the opportunity thus afforded him and he soon became a favourite among his friends and neighbours. He had so well gained the love and esteem of his foster-parents that they had him appointed sole heir to all their large estate worth thousands of dollars. All went well until Samuel was about sixteen years of age, when an heir was born unto his foster-parents. After this young heir had made his appearance in the family, it became evident to Samuel that sooner or later his lot would prove to be something like young Ismael's, however he did not wait until the pitcher of water was handed to him, he left for America when seventeen years of age. He arrived at Philadelphia in 1755 and settled in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It is said that he made the journey from Philadelphia to Franklin County on foot and that he slept in barns or on straw in the fields whenever night overtook him.

Mr. Betzner was subjected to many severe trials, partly arising from the military operations then harassing the country and partly from his former co-religionists in forsaking the German Reformed Church and joining that of the River Brethren (Dunkards), but all these trials were endured with patience. He was of a cheerful disposition and engaging manners. In social conversation he was pleasingly instructive. His only aim in this life seems to have been to prepare to meet his God in the world to come. This good old man was married to Maria Detweiler who was born in 1744, and died near Blair, Ontario in 1806. In 1800 he and his wife, in company with John Christian Reichart, moved to Canada. Old Mr. Betzner settled on the Grand River, opposite Doon, his farm adjoining that of old Joseph Schörg. Here he resided until his death which took place in 1813. They had quite a family. We know 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.].

* Handed to us as traditional by the older members of the family. The report is no doubt true as all members of the family have the same story

Samuel — Maria Detweiler. Maria was born 1744, Of, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 1806, Near Blair, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Pioneer Tower Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0910.1

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19293365
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0813
• Land: Bef 1831, Bechtel Tract, Waterloo Township, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Old Survey Lot 07, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Old Survey Lot 09, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

George Bechtel "son of III Abraham Bechtel, and younger brother to IV Abraham, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, February 19th, 1746. He was married to Elizabeth Morris. She was born May 5th, 1752, and died December 22nd, 1836. In 1800 they moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, near Blair, on the old "Eschelman Farm" where he died September 17th, 1828. their family consisted of seven daughters."

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.].

George — Elizabeth Mary. Elizabeth was born 5 May 1752, Of, Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania; died 24 Dec 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19293464
• Name: Elizabeth Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0813.1

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00015-1190
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 2 Lot 12, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

Jacob Bretz, "the father of this family in our County, was born in Pennsylvania, November 1st, 1766. He was married to Maria Strickler who was born September 4th, 1766, and died July 19th, 1853. In 1806 they with their family moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, a little below Preston, on the farm now occupied by John Clemens. Their family consisted 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.].

Jacob — Maria Strickler. Maria was born 4 Sep 1766, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 19 Jul 1853, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Bretz
• Name: Mary Strickler
• Eby ID Number: 00015-1190.1

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44907265
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5164
• Residence: 1830, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 102, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 102E, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

John Reist, "was born July 18th, 1763. On December 28th, 1790, he was married to Susannah Huber who was born May 21st, 1771, and died September 15th, 1850. In May, 1826, they with their large family moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, near the village of Bridgeport, on the farm now possessed by John Stroh. Here they resided for nearly one year when they purchased the farm now possessed by his grandson Isaac Reist, near Kossuth, Ontario, where he died December 2nd, 1843. To them were born twelve children, all of whom settled in this county save Abraham who remained in Penn Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where his descendants 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.].

John married Susannah Huber 28 Dec 1790. Susannah was born 21 May 1771, Of, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 Sep 1850; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44907280
• Name: Susannah Reist
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5164.1