Rev. Moses Erb^{[1, 2, 3]}

1821 - 1901  (79 years)

• Name	Moses Erb
  Prefix	Rev.
  Born	6 Aug 1821	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	1852	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [14]
  	farmer
  Occupation	1854	Bloomingdale Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale, Waterloo, Ontario
  	minister
  	Services began in 1824, and in 1826 a first meeting house, known as Schneider's or Snyder's, was built northwest of Bloomingdale, and east of the Grand River, on land (part Lot 7) donated by Jacob Schneider. Henry Weber was the first minister to this congregation, from 1824 until 1854. 1a 1aAmbrose, Rosemary. Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide to Churches Established Before 1900. Kitchener, Ontario, Canada: Waterloo-Wellington Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 1993. [used the kind permission of Rosemary Ambrose 2011]
  Occupation	1861	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1861	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1871	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11, 13]
  	Farmer
  Occupation	1871	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1871	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [13]
  	Mennonite
  Residence	1871	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1881	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  	Minister
  Residence	1881	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1891	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [12]
  	Minister
  Residence	1891	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [12]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1901	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Minister
  Eby ID Number	00032-2949
  Died	31 Jul 1901	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6, 7]
  	Cause: dropsy & cardiac complications
  Buried	First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  Person ID	I16505	Generations
  Last Modified	12 May 2024

  
  

  Father	Peter Erb,   b. 13 Jan 1787, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 24 Feb 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 78 years)
  Mother	Susannah Bomberger,   b. 17 Sep 1787, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 3 Apr 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 79 years)
  Married	14 Dec 1806  [15]
  Family ID	F2367	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Susannah Rosenberger,   b. 14 Dec 1821, , Pennsylvania, USA ,   d. 26 Jun 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 62 years)
  Married	28 Dec 1841  [1, 4, 13]
  Children	1. Menno R. Erb,   b. 16 Oct 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 25 Jun 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 63 years)   2. Aaron Erb,   b. 7 Jan 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 22 Oct 1916  (Age 67 years)   3. Moses Erb,   b. 5 Jan 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 13 Dec 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 2 years)
  Last Modified	13 May 2024
  Family ID	F4190	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Salome Schmitt,   b. 27 Apr 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 31 Jul 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 79 years)
  Married	16 Jun 1885  [12, 16]
  Last Modified	13 May 2024
  Family ID	F1647	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Rev. Moses Erb, "was born in Waterloo County, Ontario, about two miles north of Bridgeport, August 6th, 1821. On December 28th, 1841, he was married to Susannah, daughter of Jacob and Polly (Detweiler) Rosenberger. She was born December 14th, 1821. Soon after their marriage they moved about two miles north of Bridgeport, on part of his father's old homestead. Their farm is still known as the old 'Erb Farm'. Here they resided until 1860 when they moved to Berlin on the old 'Bishop Benjamin Eby Farm' which he had purchased from the executors of the late Rev. Christian Eby. Here they resided for a number of years. Later on they left the farm and moved to Berlin where she died June 26th, 1884. On June 16th, 1885, he was again married to Salome, daughter of Rev. George Schmidt. She was first married to the late Joseph C. Hallman. On April 14th, 1854, he was ordained minister of the Mennonite Church for the Martin and Bloomingdale fields of labor. Since then he has been placed on the Berlin Circuit where he still assists in the ministry. Although now seventy-four years of age he is still engaged every Sabbath in his ministerial duties. His method of preaching is plain, practical and impressive, and in the delivery of his sermons he is earnest and always very serious. His style is clear and the various ideas brought forth during his discourses are always so arranged that they are easily understood by the congregation. He is greatly beloved by his own people and highly esteemed by all other parties. His family consisted of three 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.]. __________________________ Bloomingdale (Schneider or Snyder) Mennonite Church Services began in 1824, and in 1826 a first meeting house, known as Schneider's or Snyder's, was built northwest of Bloomingdale, and east of the Grand River, on land (part Lot 7) donated by Jacob Schneider. Henry Weber was the first minister to this congregation, from 1824 until 1854. He was followed by Moses Erb who was ordained minister to the congregation on April 14, 1854. The church building was primarily used as a school in the beginning; the first teacher was John Bauman from Pennsylvania. Church services were held in homes. Dorothy Sauder, in her 1972 history of the church, states that "Prior to 1860, Schneider's was the only [Mennonite] place of worship on the Grand River and, until the 1889 Martin schism, it was one with the Martin congregation with ministers serving both groups" (Sauder 1972: 8). Services were held on a two-week schedule, at one meeting house and then at the other. Snyder's was affected by division in the church in the early 1870s. The majority of the congregation joined the Reforming (or Reformed) Mennonites, a group organized by Solomon Eby on May 15, 1874, and from 1875-1879 the meeting house was used almost exclusively by them. It was here that the conference was held on March 23, 1875 in which the New Mennonites and the Reforming (or Reformed) Mennonites joined together as the United Mennonites. However, because the original deed to the church property had been lost or perhaps never duly executed, a new deed was drawn up on January 15, 1879, giving ownership of building and property to the group of more conservative Mennonites in the congregation. The present church was built in 1878 on approximately the same site as the first meeting house. Renovations to the church building were carried out in 1951. One main entrance, to replace the two separate entrances, was part of the changes made. Further improvements were made in 1985. The name of the church is now Bloomingdale Mennonite Church. Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900 By Rosemary Ambrose _____________________ Rev. Moses Erb Rev. Moses Erb, one of the oldest inhabitants of Berlin, died Wednesday evening and was buried Saturday afternoon in the Mennonite churchyard, with an exceptionally large number attending. He was born August 6, 1821 near Bridgeport, and at the age of 20 years, married Hannah Rosenberger, who died in 1884. In 1885, he married Solome Schmidt, a daughter of Preacher George Schmidt, who survives him. In addition to her, he leaves two sons: Menno and Aaron Erb from his first marriage. His youngest son, Moses, died already in 1858. In the year 1860, he moved from the old Erb farm near Bridgeport, to the Eby place in the eastern part of town, later taken over by his son, Menno, and which now is the property of Mr. Moses Betzner. In 1854, he was chosen preacher of the Mennonite congregation, and retained this office until his death. Last winter, he took ill with flu, which gradually turned into dropsy. He was known favourably far and wide for his many cancer cures. Berliner Journal August 3, 1901 Page Column 2 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk _______________________ King Street , North Side Cameron Street. A long two story building also erected by Philip Roth at the same time the one on the opposite corner. This building was intended for a hotel with the expected coming of the railway. Later it was occupied by a party of Italians who made plaster casts, all sorts of bears, animals, etc., peddling them about the country, the peddler carrying his wares in a large frame on his head. These Italians came suddenly and as suddenly left after a brief stay. A house occupied by Rev. Moses Erb, Mennonite Minister, who came from Bridgeport; later a Mr. Lindner who made rocking horses, toys, etc., occupied the building. REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder. Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930 ___________________ King Street , North Side Pandora Street Pandora Street and next to it the site of Bishop Benjamin Eby's buildings and farm. A fine lawn surrounded a large frame house with spacious veranda between the house and King Street. There was a large barn and east of it a cider mill operated by Ely Eby, son of the Bishop. In later years the place was occupied by Rev. Moses Erb and his son Menno Erb, the cider mill long continuing. There was a large orchard between the farm buildings and the Mennonite Meeting House and cemetery. The Mennonites had at first no shed adjoining their church. Posts joined by a chain led along the King Street front, for tying horses. The sheds came later. In 1834 a frame building was erected for this Church. It was moved to Cedar Street in 1902 when the present brick Church was erected and is still used as a woodenware factory. Eby school house was located at the easterly corner of the cemetery. A frame building, painted red, before 1830. In the rear and to the east of the cemetery was William Moyer's farm with his brick house still standing at the top of the slope from King Street. REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder. Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930

  
  

• Sources

  [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..., 653-654. [S10] Book - Vol II 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..., 203. [S10] Book - Vol II 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..., 264. [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..., 653. [S137] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1901, Berlin (Town/Ville) A-7 Page 2. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration, 27667=1901 Moses Erb. [S47] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - First Mennonite CC#4507 Internet link First Mennonite Cemetery online. Zum / Andenken an / Pre. Moses Erb. Geb.6 Aug. 1821 / gest. 31 Juli 1901 / Alt. 79 Jah. 11 Mo. 25 Tag / in memory of / Rev. Moses Erb / born Aug.6, 1821 / died July 31 , 1901 / aged 79 yrs. 11 mos. 25 dys . / we loved him, yes, no tongue can tell / how much we loved him and how well / God loved him too and He thought best / to take him home with Him to rest / H. Messell, Berlin [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 3 pg 141. Moses ERBFarmerCanadaMN31MY 3 141 13 44 Susan ERBWifeUSAMN31FY 3 141 13 45 Menno ERBSonCanada F.MN10M 3 141 13 46 Aron ERBSonCanada F.MN4M 3 141 13 47 [S158] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1881, Div 1 Page 5. [S1943] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1861, Div. 9 Page 71. [S168] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 6. [S1592] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1891, Sec. 5 Page 9. [S514] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1871, Sect. 3 Page 6. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 3 pg 141. [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..., 650. [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..., 654.

  
  

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  Born - 6 Aug 1821 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - farmer - 1852 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - minister - 1854 - Bloomingdale Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale, Waterloo, Ontario Occupation - Farmer - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Minister - 1881 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1881 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Minister - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Minister - 1901 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: dropsy & cardiac complications - 31 Jul 1901 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth