John August Walter

1837 - 1913  (76 years)

• Name	John August Walter
  Born	7 Jan 1837	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75848244
  Residence	1863	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 3]
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-40481
  Died	19 Mar 1913	Wakarusa, Elkhart, Indiana, USA   [2]
  Buried	Olive Cemetery, Wakarusa, Elkhart, Indiana, United States   [2]
  Person ID	I40481	Generations
  Last Modified	10 Jul 2025

  
  

  Father	Johann Jost Justus "Justus Walter,   b. 15 May 1815, , Germany ,   d. 5 Mar 1869  (Age 53 years)
  Mother	Anna Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Hartmann,   b. 15 Feb 1816, Oberkaufungen, , Hessen, Germany ,   d. 28 Aug 1895, Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, USA  (Age 79 years)
  Family ID	F41035	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Esther Bachert,   b. 7 Apr 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 13 Apr 1923, Wakarusa, Elkhart, Indiana, USA  (Age 80 years)
  Married	15 Dec 1863	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 3, 4]
  Last Modified	10 Jul 2025
  Family ID	F14370	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  John August Walter was born in Germany, January 7, 1837. While still a small boy, he immigrated with his parents to province of Ontario, Canada, where he received his common school education. In 1863 he was united in marriage to Miss Esther Ecchert, and to this union 13 children were born, 10 of whom are still living. Nearly a half century ago, he came with his wife to northern Indiana and soon thereafter became converted and became united with the Mennonite church near Locke. About twenty years ago he became united with the Wakarusa Christian church, remaining a faithful member until his death. Christianity to him was more than a theory, it was a practical possession to be lived everyday. He loved to sing and for many years sang in the choir of the church. He was always faithful in his attendance on the services of the church, especially the prayer meetings. During his long life, he was a farmer, druggist and hardware merchant, and in all his business dealings he applied the principals of Christianity. Besides the wife, there survives 2 brothers & 2 sisters, Jacob of Nappanee, John of Middlebury, Mrs Elizabeth Yoder of Elkhart & Mrs Lydia Hess of Harrison Center; 10 children, Jacob, Samuel, Charles, Mrs Mary Whisler and Esther Berger, all of Wakarusa, Mrs Agnes Tobias of Nappanee, Mrs Susie Flickinger of Elkhart, Mrs Alice Green of South Bend, Miss Lizzie of South Bend & Mrs Belle Houser of David City, Nebraska; 25 grandchildren and a host of other relatives, neighbors & friends. The funeral services were held from the Christian church, Rev Arthur E Cobb officiating. Burial was given in Olive cemetery. Wakarusa Tribune 27 March 1913

  
  

• Sources

  [S6] Church Records - ON, Waterloo - Bindeman, F. W. - Card Index Kitchener Public Library. John W. Walter, 24, of Wilmot, b. Germany s/o Justus Walter & Eliz. Hartmann married 15 Dec 1863 to Esther Bachert, 19, res. Wilmot, b. Wilmot Twp., d/o Martin BAchert & Cath. Martin [S3231] Find A Grave, Cemetery, O., America, N., County, E., & Cemetery, O. (1837). John August Walter (1837-1913) - Find A Grave... Retrieved 26 March 2020, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75848244/john-august-walter. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 07 Jan 1864. 15 Dec 1863 By Rev. Bindemann, John A. Walter was married to Ester Bachert, both of Wilmot. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register. Walter John A, 24, Wilmot, Germany, son of Justus and Elizabeth (Hartman), married 15 Dec 1863 Esther Bachert, 19, Wilmot, Wilmot, daughter of Martin and Catherine (Martin)

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 7 Jan 1837 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1863 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 15 Dec 1863 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 19 Mar 1913 - Wakarusa, Elkhart, Indiana, USA Buried - - Olive Cemetery, Wakarusa, Elkhart, Indiana, United States  = Link to Google Earth