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Benjamin R. Bricker[1]

Male 1825 - 1907  (81 years)


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  • Name Benjamin R. Bricker 
    Born 19 Dec 1825  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34572250 
    Residence 1852  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Mennonite 
    Land 1861  North Dumfries Concession 11 Lot 35, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Occupation 1861  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1861  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1871  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1871  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1891  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1891  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1901  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Farmer 
    Eby ID Number 00016-1261 
    Died 13 Apr 1907  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 12] 
    Buried Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Person ID I12438  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father John Bricker, III,   b. 15 Feb 1805, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 May 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Rosenberger,   b. 7 Apr 1806, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Aug 1834, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 28 years) 
    Family ID F3453  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Esther Bechtel,   b. 4 Mar 1826, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Dec 1909, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 1 Jul 1846  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 7, 14] 
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Bricker,   b. 7 Apr 1847, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Dec 1924, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years)
     2. Susannah Bricker,   b. 29 Oct 1848, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Abraham Bricker,   b. 28 Aug 1850, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Apr 1853  (Age 2 years)
     4. Maria "Polly" Bricker,   b. 15 Apr 1852, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jun 1942, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years)
     5. Anna "Nancy" Bricker,   b. 6 Feb 1854, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Dec 1946, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years)
     6. Amos B. Bricker,   b. 8 Sep 1855, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Dec 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
     7. Elijah B. Bricker,   b. 22 Jan 1858, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. Hannah B. Bricker,   b. 6 Jan 1860, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Mar 1946, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years)
     9. Benjamin Bricker,   b. 8 Nov 1861, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Nov 1861  (Age 0 years)
     10. Noah Bechtel Bricker,   b. 8 Oct 1862, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Mar 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years)
     11. Menno B. Bricker,   b. 17 Oct 1864, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Oct 1944, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     12. George Bricker,   b. 24 Sep 1866, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     13. John B. Bricker,   b. 17 May 1869, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Sep 1928  (Age 59 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F3454  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Benjamin Bricker," the eldest in family, was born December 19th, 1825. He is a farmer and resides at Roseville, on the old "Ben. Rosenberger Farm." On July 1st, 1846, he was married to Esther, daughter of George B. and Mary (Shoemaker) Bechtel. She was born March 4th, 1826. To them was born a family of thirteen 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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      Bricker.- On the 13th of April, 1907, at his residence, near Roseville, Waterloo Co., Ont., of paralysis, Bro. Benjamin Bricker, aged 81 Y., 3 M., 25 D. He was the oldest of a family of 18 children, and lived all his life within half a mile of where he was born. He was married to Esther Bechtel July 1, 1846. The union was blessed with eight sons and five daughters, of whom two sons preceded him in death. The rest, with their aged widowed mother, and many grandchildren and other relatives are left to mourn the loss of one whom they cherished. Bro. Bricker was a faithful member of the church and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all in his community. May God comfort the bereaved family.

      Herald of Truth April 25, 1907, page 159 Volume XLIV, Number 17

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      In Memoriam Died In Roseville, Ont., on Saturday, April 13th, 1907, at 5.15 o'clock, a.m., Benjamin R. Bricker, aged 81 years, 3 months, 25 days. The Funeral Will take place on Tuesday afternoon, 16th inst, at 1.30 o'clock, from his late residence to the Roseville Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

      Funeral Card

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      ROSEVILLE PIONEER PASSES
      BENJAMIN BRICKER, AGED 81, FALLS VICTIM TO PARALYSIS
      SURVIVED BY FAMILY OF ELEVEN.

      Another of the pioneers of the Township passed away to-day when Mr. Benjamin Bricker, of Roseville succumbed to a severe paralytic stroke sustained a week ago. He passed away at 5.15 this morning in his 82nd year. He was a native of this County, being born within half a mile of where for many years he has had his home and where he died. He followed farming until six or seven years ago. He was a successful yeoman and had laid up a snug competency. He was a faithful member of the Old Mennonite denomination and a man whose word was honesty itself.

      He is survived by a widow and a family of eleven, as follows; Mrs. D. Snyder, Roseville; Mrs. A. Bricker, Yale, Mich., Mrs. Kraft, Roseville; Mrs. Detweiler, Wolverton; Amos, Berlin; Elijah and George at Yale; Mrs. Cassell, Hamburg; Noah, Menno and John at Roseville.
      The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the house.

      The Berlin News Record 13 Apr 1907, Sat Page 1

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      RAILWAY CROSSING A DEATH- TRAP.

      Benjamin Bricker, of Roseville, and his grand-daughter, Miss Maud Bricker, narrowly escaped an awful death Wednesday morning, driving across the C.P.R. tracks on the Roseville Road, west of the Galt cemetery by being struck by the 10.23 express, going east. As it was, the rear end of the waggon was struck, and Mr. Bricker was violently hurled to the road, the wagon smashed into kindling wood, and the horse ran away. Miss Bricker escaped injury by jumping, but the extent of Mr. Bricker's injuries are not known. Immediately after the accident the train was brought to a standstill, and Mr. and Miss Bricker were taken to the station in the train, and Dr. Hawk was summoned. The doctor ordered Mr. Bricker removed to the hospital, but before he had an opportunity to examine him. a message was received from Roseville, asking that he be taken home. The ambulance conveyed him thence.

      The Galt Reformer says that the crossing where the accident occurred is a veritable death trap, and that It was nothing short of a miracle that Mr. and Miss Bricker were not killed.

      The Berlin News Record 24 Jun 1904, Fri Page 5

  • Sources 
    1. [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 211.

    2. [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 314.

    3. [S180] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1901, Dumfries (North) B-5 Page 4.

    4. [S177] Census - ON, Waterloo - 1901, District: ON WATERLOO (South/Sud) (#122) Subdistrict: Dumfries (North/Nord) b-5 Page 4.

    5. [S62] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries, Roseville - Roseville Mennonite [formerly Detweiler Mennonite] CC#4493 Internet Link.
      Benjamin R. Bricker / born Dec.19,1825 / died Apr.13,1907 / agd 83 yrs. 9 mo 26 dys / "Blest be the tie that binds" / BRICKER

    6. [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, Div. 1 Page 29.

    7. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, April 25, 1907 - Obituary of Benjamin Bricker.

    8. [S233] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1852, Div. 3 Page 7.

    9. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 50.

    10. [S1778] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1861, Div 9 Page 71.

    11. [S2042] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1891, Sect. 2 Page 37.

    12. [S62] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries, Roseville - Roseville Mennonite [formerly Detweiler Mennonite] CC#4493 Internet Link.
      [East] Benjamin R. Bricker/ born Dec. 19, 1825/ died Apr. 13, 1907/ aged 81 yrs. 8 mo. 25 dys./ Esther Bechtel his wife/ Died Dec. 30, 1909/ Aged 83 yrs. 9 mo. 26 dys./ "Blest be the tie that binds."/ Bricker/

      [West] Abraham Bricker/ born Aug. 28, 1850/ died Apr. 2, 1853/ aged 2 yrs. 7 mo. 5 dys./ Benjamin Bricker/ born Nov. 8, 1861/ died Nov. 25, 1861/ aged 17 dys./

    13. [S498] Map - Tremaine's 1861 Map of Waterloo County.

    14. [S12] Vit - ON, Gore - Gore District Marriage Register - Waterloo Entries, Rev. Alex'r Ritchie Presbyterian Minister, Dumfries pg 60.
      Benjamin Bruker, to Esther Bechtel, both of Dumfries. 1 Jan [no year], by banns. Rev. Ritchie, Wit. John Bruker, George B. Bechtel

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 19 Dec 1825 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1 Jul 1846 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1852 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLand - 1861 - North Dumfries Concession 11 Lot 35, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1891 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1891 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1901 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 13 Apr 1907 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada Link to Google Earth
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