Jacob B. Betzner^{[1, 2, 3, 4]}

1818 - 1915  (97 years)

• Name	Jacob B. Betzner
  Born	5 Sep 1818	Near Doon, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14]
  Gender	Male
  Interesting	pioneer, story
  Residence	1842	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [15]
  Occupation	1852	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  	farmer
  Occupation	1861	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [12]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1861	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [12]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1881	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1881	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1891	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [13]
  	Grain Dealer
  Residence	1891	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [13]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1899	Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [16]
  	grain dealer
  Retired	1901	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  Residence	1911	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11]
  	Mennonite
  Retired	1911	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11]
  Eby ID Number	00006-0954
  Grave Photograph - Find A Grave	Jacob B. Betzer
  Died	1 Nov 1915	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7, 8, 14]
  	Cause: Old Age
  Buried	Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8, 14]
  Person ID	I9578	Generations
  Last Modified	12 May 2024

  
  

  Father	Johannes "John" Betzner,   b. 7 May 1783, , Pennsylvania, USA ,   d. 3 Nov 1852, Opposite Doon, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 69 years)
  Mother	Mary Bechtel,   b. 11 Jul 1782 OR 22 Jul 1782, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 22 Sep 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 65 years)
  Married	6 Jul 1804  [1, 17]
  Family ID	F2454	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Magdalena Scheirich,   b. 17 Jun 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 7 Mar 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 27 years)
  Married	15 Apr 1842	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3, 5, 7, 15]
  Children	1. Maria "Mary" Betzner,   b. 4 Aug 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 23 Jun 1924  (Age 80 years)   2. Barbara Betzner,   b. 9 Dec 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 22 May 1928, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 83 years)   3. John S. Betzner,   b. 9 Aug 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 13 Mar 1925, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States  (Age 78 years)   4. Isaac Betzner,   b. 2 Dec 1848, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 7 Apr 1926, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 77 years)
  Last Modified	13 May 2024
  Family ID	F2773	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Maria Bretz,   b. 5 Feb 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 16 Apr 1899, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 70 years)
  Married	28 Sep 1851  [5, 13]
  Children	1. Magdalena "Mattie" Betzner,   b. 5 Jul 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 8 Jul 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 79 years)   2. Aaron Betzner,   b. 13 Dec 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 2 Jun 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 84 years)   3. Moses B. Betzner,   b. 21 Jul 1855, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 20 Nov 1936, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 81 years)   4. Samuel Betzner,   b. 22 Dec 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   5. Susannah Betzner,   b. 8 Jun 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1948  (Age 87 years)   6. Lydia Ann Betzner,   b. 24 Dec 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 28 Mar 1893, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 27 years)
  Last Modified	13 May 2024
  Family ID	F2774	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• 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.]. _______________________ 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 ___________________ 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 ____________________________ 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

  
  

• 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..., 224. [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..., 300. [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..., 226. [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..., 499. [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..., 248. [S86] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1901, Waterloo (South/Sud) G-6 Page 10. [S20] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berlin Telegraph (title varies: Berlin Telegraph, Berlin Daily Telegraph) (1853-1922), November 2, 1915. Obituary of Jacob B. Betzner [S15] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Breslau - Breslau Mennonite CC#4579 Internet Link . Holy Bible / In memory of / Jacob Betzner / born / Sept.8,1818 / died / Oct.31,1915 / aged / 97 years 1 mo. / & 23 dys. / Scott, Galt [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 2 Pg 79. [S178] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1881, Waterloo S. Twp. 1881 Div 1 Page 38. [S214] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1911, Div. 5 Page 5. [S1946] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1861 (South Division), Div. 6 Page 42. [S2575] Census - ON, Waterloo Township - 1891, Sect. 2 Page 16. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41288037. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852, Eby, Benjamin Rev., Minister of the Mennonist Society #19. Jacob Betzner, To Magdalene Sheirich, Both Of Waterloo. 5 Apr. 1842. Rev. Eby. Wit. John Sheirich And John Betzner [S375] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berlin News Record (title Berlin Daily Record, Berlin News Record) (1893- 1919), April 17, 1899. [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..., 242.

  
  

• Event Map

  Residence - 1842 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 15 Apr 1842 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - farmer - 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 - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Grain Dealer - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - grain dealer - 1899 - Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Retired - 1901 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Retired - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: Old Age - 1 Nov 1915 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth