Rev. Elias Snider^{[1, 2, 3, 4, 5]}

1815 - 1890  (74 years)

• Name	Elias Snider
  Prefix	Rev.
  Historic Building	Abt 1812	172 King St. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Erb Kumpf House
  	The original portion of the Erb-Kumpf House was built around 1812 by Abraham Erb, the founder of Waterloo, making it one of Waterloo's oldest homes. It was a three-bay structure facing a mill situated near the south-west corner of King and Erb Streets. Abraham Erb came from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 1806 and settled on Lots 14 and 15 of the German Company Tract, land which now comprises the central business district of Waterloo. He established a sawmill on Beaver (Laurel) Creek in 1808 and a grist mill in 1816. In 1828, he sold his mills and a considerable quantity of land to Jacob C. Snider. Magdalene Erb sold the home to Barnabas Devitt, her adopted son, in 1835. His son Benjamin served as Mayor of Waterloo from 1881 to 1883. An addition to the house was probably built by Devitt in 1849. A slight hump in the roof on the north side indicates the location at which it joins the original structure. The application of a vertical board and clapboard which does not align is further evidence that it was added at a later date. The second addition, probably built by Hoffman around 1855, included the two-storey verandah at the front. Elias Snider acquired the home and later sold it to Christian Kumpf in 1869. Kumpf was a newspaper owner, Mayor of Waterloo from 1879-1880, as well as Postmaster for 42 years. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Dominion Life Assurance Company in 1889. His son Ford, who became affectionately known as "Mr. Waterloo", was born in the home in 1877 and assumed ownership in 1899. One of the community's most public-spirited citizens, he served as Treasurer of Waterloo and Clerk/Manager of the Water and Light Commission. He was President of the Waterloo Red Cross Society and The Dominion Life Assurance Company. At present, the house demonstrates a mixture of architectural styles. Among its Georgian characteristics is the six-over-six window pane arrangement. The facade, with its two wings, treillage, Gothic barge board and Doric columns, reflects the Regency influence. In 1979, the home was sold to a law firm which has maintained the integrity of the exterior. A third addition in keeping with the style of the building has since been constructed.1a 1aDesignated Properties www. waterloo.ca
  Born	3 Sep 1815	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	1835	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [15]
  	miller
  Historic Building	1849	36 Young St. W., Waterloo, Ontario
  	Dr. Voelker House
  	Constructed by Barnabus Devitt in 1849 and sold to Elias Snider in 1851.
  Elected Office	1850	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	coucillor - Waterloo Township
  Interesting	pioneer, story, religion
  Land	Waterloo Township - Bechtel Tract, Waterloo Township, Waterloo County, Ontario
  Land	Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 007, Waterloo County, Ontario
  Land	Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 012, Waterloo County, Ontario
  Name	Elias Schneider
  Occupation	1852	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [16]
  	miller
  Occupation	1861	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [13]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1861	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [13]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1871	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [14]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1871	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [14]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1874	Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ontario
  	Minister
  	Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).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]
  Residence	German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Residence	1881	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11]
  	Mennonite
  Eby ID Number	00106-5819
  Died	24 Apr 1890	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8, 9, 12]
  Buried	Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [17]
  Person ID	I6008	Generations
  Last Modified	1 Dec 2024

  
  

  Mother	Elizabeth Cressman,   b. 10 Jun 1791, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 12 Jan 1879, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 87 years)
  Family ID	F325	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Rev. Elias Snider "was born September 3rd, 1815. In his boyhood days he took great interest in his father's business. By the time he was twenty-one years of age he was not only a practical miller but also a thorough business man. In 1851 he purchased from the late Barnabas Devitt the large farm containing 310 acres of land, for Ð1500 and in 1853 he purchased the large grist mills now in possession of Wm. Snider & Co., together with 320 acres of land for Ð3500 In 1854 be again sold the large real estate in the town of Waterloo and purchased the "Musselman Farm" about one mile north of Waterloo, to which place he then moved. In 1860 he purchased the German Mills together with 669 acres of land. The same year he, in company with Samuel S. Schneider, regained possession of the Waterloo Mills and continued in business until 1879 when they sold out to the present proprietors. Mr. Snider now retired from business. On November 10th 1835, he was married to Hannah, daughter of John and Hannah (Bergey) Bingeman. She was born August 1st 1815, and died December 23rd, 1893. In 1874 Mr. Snider was ordained to the ministry of the Mennonite body which position he held until his death which took place April 24th, 1890. His family consisted of twelve 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.]. _______________________ Erb Street (David Eby) Mennonite Church Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929). Due to a difference of opinion in the David Eby congregation, Sunday School classes were held at first in a private home, that of Levi Groff, beginning in 1887. The dissension which resulted culminated in a division in the church in 1889; the minister, Elias Schneider, and the deacon, Menno S. Shantz, left the church and joined with the Old Order Mennonites of Woolwich Township. The following year, 1890, saw the commencement of "Edification Meetings", which were held in the homes of members of the David Eby congregation. These meetings later became the Young People's Bible Meetings. By the beginning of the twentieth century, it was recognized that the church building was either in need of repair or in need of complete replacement. Consideration was given to building a new church on the same site or on a site on King Street North. A decision was made to accept from Samuel S. Snider the donation of a parcel of land which was also on Erb Street, but nearer town. Excavation of the foundation for the new church began in the Spring of 1902. A dedication service was held on August 17, 1902. A parsonage was built in 1929 on land donated by Herbert Snider, the son of Samuel Snider. The church building was renovated and enlarged in 1949-1950; a dedication service was held on April 9, 1950. Further renovations were made in 1974.. Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900 By Rosemary Ambrose ____________ SNIDER.-In Waterloo township, Waterloo county, Ontario, on the 24th of April, Pre. Elias Snider, aged 74 years, 7 months and 21 days. Buried on the 27th at Martin's church, Waterloo township, where a very large concourse of relatives and friends had gathered, and on which occasion Paul Martin and Bish. Abraham Martin spoke from Psalm 126: 5, 6: and Luke 2: 29,30. Herald of Truth pages, Vol. XXVII, Number 10, May 15, 1890, p. 157 and 158

  
  

• Sources

  [S3] 477. [S3] 123. [S10] 42. [S3] 868. [S4] 018426-04. Isaac Snider, 63, Occ. Yeoman, b. Waterloo, Res. German Mills, Widower, son of Elias and Hannah married Magdalena Pfohl, 45, b. Waterloo Twp, Res. New Dundee, Widow, daughter of Henry and Mary Staddelberger, Witn Sarah H. Sherk and Mary E.S. Becker Both of Berlin, 23 March 1904 in Berlin. [S873] Bean-Wright House. [S3] 267. [S3] 268. [S16] Elias Schneider and Hannah Bingeman Family Bible. [S131] Div 3 Pg 17. Elias SNIDER Miller Canada MN 37 M Hannah SNIDER wife Pennsylvania MN 37 F Elisabeth SNIDER daughter Canada F. MN 16 F Mary SNIDER daughter Canada F. MN 14 F Israel SNIDER son Canada F. MN 13 M Isaac SNIDER son Canada F. MN 12 M Elias SNIDER son Canada F. MN 10 M William SNIDER son Canada F. MN 7 M John SNIDER son Canada F. MN 4 M Dillman SNIDER son Canada F. MN 2 M [S224] Div 2 Page 21. [S32] May 15, 1890 - Obituary of Elias Snider. [S1943] Div. 10 Page 79. [S168] Div. 3, Pg. 32. [S9] 12 Nov 1835:12. last Tuesday Rev B. Eby m. Elias Schneider (son of Jacob Schneider, miller) to Hannah Bingeman, both of Waterloo. [S131] Div 3 Pg 17. [S64] .

  
  

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  Historic Building - Erb Kumpf House - Abt 1812 - 172 King St. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Born - 3 Sep 1815 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - miller - 1835 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Historic Building - Dr. Voelker House - 1849 - 36 Young St. W., Waterloo, Ontario Elected Office - coucillor - Waterloo Township - 1850 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Land - - Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 007, Waterloo County, Ontario Land - - Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 012, Waterloo County, Ontario Occupation - miller - 1852 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada 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 Residence - Mennonite - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Minister - 1874 - Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ontario Residence - - German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 24 Apr 1890 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth