Mary Hoch

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Stauffer
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7431.2

Mary — Jacob Stauffer. Jacob was born Abt 1775, Of, Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7431
• Immigration: 1847, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Naturalization: 1860
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

David Stauffer, "son of Jacob and Mary (Hoch) Stauffer, was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, December 31st, 1813, and was raised in Butler County, same state. He was married, in 1836, to Anna Maria, daughter of Samuel and Polly (Bechtel) Shelly. She was born May 29th, 1819. On May 2nd, 1848, they, with their family of five children, left Harmony, Butler County, Pennsylvania, and moved to Canada and arrived at Berlin during the latter part of May. During the remainder of the year 1848 they resided on the farm formerly owned by the late William Moyer, now in possession of Isadore B. Snyder. In spring, 1849, they moved to Bridgeport, on the farm now possessed by Dilman G. Moyer where they had the misfortune of being burned out. In 1854, they moved on the old 'Burkholder Farm' one mile north of the town of Waterloo where they resided until 1859, then they moved on the old 'Henry Martin Farm' one mile north of the Martin Mennonite Meeting House. Here they resided until 1864, when he purchased a farm about two miles north-west of Heidelberg where they resided for ten years, then he sold his farm to a Mr. Compass, in 1874, and moved to Conestogo, having bought Mr. Charles Hendry's property, where they now reside. They have have a family of thirteen children, of whom three died in infancy, .."

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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DAVID STAUFFER,

While in Conestogo last week I was afforded an opportunity of meeting this venerable citizen. Mr. Stauffer was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in 1813, being now in the 85th year of his age. His general appearance and unimpared mind and body would lead one to believe that he had not yet reached the sixties. He came to Canada about forty-eight years ago, and recollects when Berlin had only one mercantile establishment, then kept by one Fred Miller, and Jake and John Hoffman were about to open another. He has lived in Conestogo twenty-three years, living a retired life with his wife, who is now in ber 78 th year. Mr. Stauffer claims no relationship with the numerous family of Stauffers in Waterloo County, though his ancestors are of the same nationality and espouse the same religious faith. I have yet to see the person who has lived eighty- five years who can show less marks of an advanced age than Mr. Stauffer. He is a record breaker, and no mistake.

In my next letter Winterbourne and its oldest citizens will be my subject. I believe this village takes the lead in the county for old people.

H. N.

Waterloo County Chronicle 12 May 1898, p. 8

David married Annie Maria "Mary" Shelly 24 May 1836. Annie (daughter of Samuel Shelly and Polly Bechtel) was born 29 May 1819, Harmony, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA; died 12 Aug 1909; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7432

Notes:

John Stauffer, "the eldest son, was born in Harmony, Butler County, Pennsylvania, May 4th, 1837, and died at the same place, August 14th, 1839."


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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7433

Notes:

Polly Stauffer, "the eldest daughter, was born in Harmony, Butler County, Pennsylvania, January 3rd, 1839, and died at Berlin, Waterloo County, Canada, November 21st, 1848."


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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• Name: Betsy Stauffer
• Name: Elizabeth Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7434
• Immigration: 1848, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunkard

Notes:

Elizabeth Stauffer, "the second daughter, was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania, August 23rd, 1840. On May 10th, 1859, she was married to Isaac S. Eby."

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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Mrs. Elizabeth Eby

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Eby occurred on Tuesday, June 8th, at the home of Mrs. Lincoln Kuehner, Kitchener. Deceased was in her 86th year. The late Mrs. Eby, who has lived in Waterloo county since her early childhood, was predeceased by her husband eleven years ago. She is survived by two sons and four daughters. They are Isaac, Eby of Stevensville, Ont., Benjamin of Hamilton, Mrs. A. Watt, Rodney, Ont., Mrs. J. Jutzi and Mrs. A. Stere of Athaca, Mich., and Mrs. Robert Forrest of Bridgeport. She is also survived by four brothers, Isaac Stauffer of Kitchener, Jacob of St. Petersburg, Florida, Abram of Beaver Falls, Penn., Samuel of Alsask, Sask, two sisters, Mrs. A. Scheifele, Elleon, Mich., and Mrs. J. Wiegand of this city. The funeral was held from Mrs. Kuehner's home on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock to the East End Mennonite church for service. Interment was made in the adjoining cemtery.

Waterloo Chronicle, 17 Jun 1926, p. 5

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Mrs. Elizabeth Eby

The death took place at Kitchener on Tuesday morning of Mrs. Elizabeth Eby at the age of 86 years. Deceased was the widow of the late Isaiah Eby and was a resident of New Hamburg for years. She resided with her husband on the property now owned by Mr. John Maecker. Her husband predeceased her eleven years ago. The late Mrs. Eby is survived by two sons and four daughters. They are Isaac of Stevensville, Ont.. Benjamin, of Hamilton, Mrs. A. Watt, Rodne, Mrs. J. Jutzi and Mrs. A. Stier, of Ithaca, Mich., and Mus. Robert Forrest, of Bridgeport. She is also survived by four brothers, Isaac Stauffer, of Kitchener, Jacob, of St. Petersburg, Florida, Abram, of Beaver Falls. Pa., Samuel, of Alsace, Sask., two sisters, Mrs. A. Schiefele, Elkton, Mich., and Mrs. J. Wiegand. of Kitchener. The funeral took place at Kitchener on Thursday afternoon to the East End Mennonite church and cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent 11 Jun 1926 pg 1

Elizabeth married Isaac S. Eby, Jr. 10 May 1859, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaac (son of Isaac Eby, Sr. and Veronica Shoemaker) was born 31 Oct 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1915, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104672723
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7435
• Immigration: 1846, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Immigration: 1875, , Ontario, Canada
• Retired: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Isaac S. Stauffer, "the second son of David Stauffer, was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania, November 2nd, 1842. When six years of age he came to Canada with his parents and was raised in the county of Waterloo. On August 24th, 1862, he was married to Barbara, eldest daughter of Joseph and Veronica (Shantz) Weber. She was born July 20th, 1844. They reside in Peel Township, Wellington County, near Glenallen, where he possesses two beautiful farms. Their family consists of eight children, namely: Zepheniah who is married to Selina, daughter of David Koch of Conestogo, and resides on a farm near Elmira, Ezra, Licinda, Oliver, Lovina who is married to Joseph Ernst, a farmer, and resides in the township of Peel, near village of Glenallen, Ida, Ira, and Harvey."

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.].

Isaac married Barbara Weber 24 Aug 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Joseph M. Weber and Veronica Shantz) was born 20 Jul 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1911; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7436
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Josiah S. Stauffer, "the third son of David Stauffer, was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania, December 2nd, 1844, came to Canada in 1848, and was raised in Waterloo County. When about twenty years of age he commenced to work at the tailoring business and now has a well established business at Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. He was twice married, first to Elizabeth Musselman with whom he had four children, namely: Guy, Nina, Laura, and Earl, and after her decease to Anna Musselman. The second union was blessed with one child, a daughter named Sue.


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.].

Josiah — Elizabeth Musselman. Elizabeth was born Abt 1844, Of, Beaver Falls, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Josiah — Anna Musselman. Anna was born Abt 1844, Of, Beaver Falls, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7437

Notes:

Zepheniah Stauffer, "the fourth son of David Stauffer, was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania, December 23rd, 1846, and died in the same county, March 13th, 1847."


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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• Name: Leavea "Levy" Frey
• Name: Levy Stauffer
• Name: Lydia Stauffer
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7438
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Levy Stauffer, "the third daughter of David Stauffer, was born at Bridgeport, Waterloo County, December 4th, 1849. She is married to Christian Fry. They reside in Woolwich Township, along the Wellesley Township line, two miles north of Heidelberg where he is engaged in farming. They have a numerous family."


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.].

Leavea married Christian Frey 1 Mar 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Johannes "John" Frey and Katharina "Catherine" Schneider) was born 2 Mar 1845, , Germany; died 21 Jun 1930; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7439
• Occupation: 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Jacob S. Stauffer, "the fifth son of David Stauffer, was born at Bridgeport, Waterloo County, November 12th, 1851. He resides at Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, where he is engaged in the meat and cattle business. He is married to Amanda Weber. They have a family of five 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.].

Jacob married Amanda Weber 26 Aug 1873, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Amanda (daughter of Moses L. Weber and Veronica Wildfong) was born 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Angeline Scheifele
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7440
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Angeline Stauffer, "the fourth daughter of David Stauffer, was born near Bridgeport, Waterloo County, December 16th, 1852. She was married to Aaron Scheifley, August 10th, 1875."


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.].

______________________


MRS. AARON SCHEIFELE.

The death occurred on Tuesday evening, in the person of Angeline Stauffer, wife of Mr. Aaron Scheifele, at her home, near Conestogo. She was in her 63rd year and had been in ill health, for the past ten weeks. The deceased was a daughter of the late David Stauffer of near Bridgeport and was married, thirty-nine years ago, to Mr. Aaron Scheilele of near Conestoga. There survive, a husband and seven children, namely: Sydney, Alvin, Oliver, Dalton, Clayton, Ida (Mrs. Chas. Hilliard and Pearl (Mrs. Bingeman), Alsask, Sask. One son, Herbert, died two years ago. The funeral of the late Mrs. Aaron Schiefele, was held last Friday afternoon, at her late home, near Conestogo, at the Mennonite Church of that village and was attended by a large concourse of people. Rev. S. Eby and Rev. H. S. Hallman, of Berlin, conducted the service, at the home and Rev. A. A. Kelly, of Toronto, with the pastor, Rev. C. F. Krauth, officiated, at the church. Interment followed at the Conestogo Cemetery. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family.

Chronicle Telegraph 21 Oct 1915 pg 5

Angeline married Aaron G. Scheifele 10 Aug 1875. Aaron (son of Friederich "Frederick" Scheifele and Elizabeth Gingrich) was born 6 Oct 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1940, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7441

Notes:

Abraham S. Stauffer, "the sixth son of David Stauffer, was born near the town of Waterloo, April 8th, 1855. He was raised in Waterloo County. Some years ago he went to Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, where he entered into partnership with his brother. They are in the butchering and cattle business. He is married to Hattie Trucksell. They have no family."


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.].

Abraham — Hattie Trucksell. Hattie was born Abt 1855, Of, Beaver Falls, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7442
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clergyman (Minister)

Notes:

Rev. Samuel S. Stauffer, "the seventh son of David Stauffer, was born near the town of Waterloo, May 19th, 1857. He is married to Lucy Lackner and resides at Breslau, Ontario, where he has been stationed as a minister of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church and is doing a noble work for the Lord in His vineyard. He is a good speaker and his sermons are both instructive and convincing. May he yet be spared for many years to work for his Master. His family consists of six 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.].

Samuel married Louise "Lucy" Lackner 23 Jan 1881, Elmwood, Bentinck Township, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. Louise (daughter of Georg Konrad "Conrad" Lackner and Caroline Luesing) was born 11 Apr 1862, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1928, Milton, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Alsask Cemetery, Alsask, , Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Melinda Scheifele
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7443
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Malinda Stauffer, "the fifth daughter of David Stauffer, was born in Woolwich Township, August 16th, 1859. She is married to Andrew Scheifle."


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.].

Melinda married Andrew Scheifele 13 May 1878, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Andrew (son of Friederich "Frederick" Scheifele and Elizabeth Gingrich) was born 21 Sep 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Chandler Township Cemetery, Chandler Township, Huron Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Melvina Wiegand
• Name: Melvina Wiegand
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7444
• Residence: 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker, Home
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Melvinah Stauffer, "the sixth daughter of David Stauffer, was born December 20th, 1861. She is married to John Wiegand, a teacher. They reside in the town of Berlin where she is engaged in giving instructions in sewing and teaching young ladies the art of cutting dresses by model. Their family consists of one child, a son named William."


Biographical History of Waterloo Township
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Mrs. Melvina Weigand

Mrs. Melvina Wiegand of 64 Queen St. North, died today at the K-W Hospital following a brief illness. Widow of John Wiegand, she was 90. Mrs. Wiegand was born Dec. 20, 1861, in Woolwich Township, dlaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David H. Stauffer. She was the last surviving member of the family of 10 children. She was a member of Zion Evangelical U. B. Church and of the Ladies Aid Society, the wornen's Society of World Service and the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Surviving are one son, William, of Old Greenwich, Con., and five grandchildren. The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until noon Saturday, then at Zion Church for funeral at 2 p.m. with interment in Calvary Cemetery, St. Jacobs. Rev. E. E. Hallman will officiate.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Jan 1952 pg 5

Melvina married John Wiegand Jul 1883. John (son of Wilhelm "William" Wiegand and Anna Margaret "Margaret" Kalbfleisch) was born 8 Dec 1850, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Melvina — John Wiegand. John died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Calvary United Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19031760
• Name: Maria Nevetzral
• Name: Maria Watt
• Name: Maria Woolner
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2427.2

Notes:

Maria Watt passed away at St. Thomas, Ont., on June 15, 1941; aged 81 y. 3 m. 3 d. She was the daughter of the late Isaac Eby and Elizabeth Stauffer, born in New Hamburg on March 12, 1860. She was predeceased by her last husband, Alexander Watt, five years ago. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Edward Gilmore of Woodstock, Mrs. J. C. Schmidt of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Charles Kissner of Kitchener, and by 4 sons, Ervin Woolner of Milverton, Norman of Cayuga, Arthur of St. Thomas, and Harvey Nevetral of Cleveland, Ohio. Two sisters and 1 brother also survive. Mrs. Jemima Forrest of Kitchener, Mrs. Samuel Luckhart of New Hamburg, and Isaiah Eby of Stevensville, Ont. Funeral and interment, First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., conducted by Bro. C. F. Derstine. Theme, "If I Go." (John 14: 2).

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIV, No . 14 - July 3, 1941, page 295

Maria married Noah Woolner 11 Jun 1876, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Noah (son of Rev. Jacob Hembling Woolner and Hannah Schiedel) was born 20 Jan 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1884; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Maria married Joseph Nevetzral Jan 1889, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of Paul Nevetzeral and Anna Nowek) was born 3 Apr 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1905; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Maria — Alexander Watt. Alexander was born 1854; died 1936; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fannie Eby
• Name: Veronica "Fannie" Rush
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2427.5

Notes:

Rush - At New Hamburg, on May 24th, Mrs. Fannie Rush, relict of the late George M. Rush, aged 58 years, 10 months and 7 days.

New Hamburg Independent, May 28, 1920

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Death of Mrs. Rush - After an illness of two weeks with pneumonia, Mrs. Fannie Rush passed away at her home here on Monday afternoon. She had been progressing favorably until Saturday when a sudden change for the worse set in and no hope was held out for her recovery. Mrs. Rush had been a highly esteemed resident of New Hamburg for over twenty years and was an active member of the Methodist Church. The news of her death was received with deep regret and much sympathy is felt for the sorrowing family. The late Mrs. Rush was a daughter of the late Isaac Eby and was in her 59th year. Her husband, the late Geo. M. Rush, predeceased her twenty-four years ago. She leaves two sons and one daughter, Eby and George, of Waterloo, and Pearl at home. One daughter Edna (Mrs. Harold Perkins) died in Toronto during the influenza epidemic of 1918. She is also survived by her aged mother and several brothers and sisters. The funeral was held privately yesterday afternoon from her late residence to Riverside cemetery and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Voaden.

New Hamburg Independent, May 28, 1920

Veronica married George Milton Rush 18 Nov 1885, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. George (son of Mathew Rush and Charlotte Hagen) was born 13 Sep 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1896, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00031-2427.7

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36404778
• Name: Isaac Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2427.8
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer and laborer
• Occupation: 1905, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1940, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada

Isaiah married Matilda Gingrich 6 Dec 1905, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of Solomon Gingrich and Anna "Annie" Cober) was born 1 Jun 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1947, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Isaiah married Louisa Seegmiller 24 Dec 1890, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa was born 15 Jan 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1904, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Martha Jutzi
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2527.10

Martha married John G. Jutzi 13 Jan 1886, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Daniel Jutzi and Mary Gingerich) was born 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Angeline Stier
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2527.12
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Angeline — Philip Stier. Philip (son of Philip Stier and Sabina) was born 11 Aug 1864, , , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00031-2427.14

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232167
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

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• Eby ID Number: 00031-2427.15

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• Name: Jemima Forrest
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2427.16
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Jemima married Robert Forrest Apr 1900, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of Benjamin Forrest and Matilda Kee) was born Jun 1872, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1935; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00031-2427.17
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Benjamin — Edith Passmore. Edith (daughter of Thomas Andrew Pasmore and Sarah Ann Ennis) was born 7 Oct 1876; died 1 Jan 1960. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00127-7863.4

Zepheniah — Selina Koch. Selina (daughter of David Koch and Elizabeth Reichert) was born 22 Oct 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7863.7
• Occupation: 1897, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Ezra married Miranda Bowman 13 Jan 1897, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Miranda (daughter of David E. Bowman and Maria Elizabeth "Mary" Krug) was born 14 Jan 1868, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1943, Kitchener Daily Record Newspaper, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7863.14

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• Name: Lucinda Brubacher
• Name: Lucinda Brubacher
• Residence: 41 Sheldon St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1405.1000
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mrs. Lucinda Brubacher

Following a lingering illness, Mrs. Lucinda W. Brubacher, 72, died early Saturday at her residence, 41 Sheldon street north, Kitchener. She was born on October 2, 1866, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Stauffer. Deceased attended Bethany Mennonite Church. Her husband, John M. Brubacher, predeceased her in 1917. Surviving are two step-sons, Edwin Brubacher of Grimsby and Abraham Brubacher of Wakarusa, Ind., a daughter, Miss Violet Brubacher, two step-daughters, Mrs. (Rev.) J. S. Wood of Pontiac, Mich., and Mrs. Melvin Baer of Blair, three brothers, Ezra and Harvey Stauffer of Kitchener, and Oliver Stauffer of Didsbury, Alta., two sisters, Mrs. Solomon Gole of Bridgeport and Miss Ida Zinn of Baden.

Waterloo Chronicle 18 Aug 1939 pg 3

Lucinda married John M. Brubacher 7 Nov 1898, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John E. Brubacher and Magdalena Musselman) was born 8 Mar 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Lucinda — Levi B. Brubacher. Levi (son of John M. Brubacher and Barbara B. Brubacher) was born 14 Sep 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1924; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lovina Ernst
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7863.10
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Lovina — Joseph Ernst. Joseph (son of David Ernst and Magdalena Bechtel) was born 28 Oct 1859, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1931; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00127-7863.9

Notes:

Oliver W. Stauffer, 78, died Tuesday at his home in Didsbury.

He was born in Glen Allan, Ont., and moved to west of Didsbury in 1900, where he had farmed since that time.

Surviving are his wife, Ida; three sons, Ira, Lloyd and Ian, of Didsbury; two daughters, Mrs. Otto Lemke, Acadia Valley; and Mrs. V.J. Schafer of Olds; eight step-children; 21 grandchildren; two brothers, Ezra, in Bridgeport, Ont., and Harvey, in Kitchener, Ont.; and one sister, Mrs. Jacob Schwas, of Port Elgin, Ont. A son, Lester, predeceased him in 1940.

The Calgary Herald, February 1, 1950, page 21

Oliver — Sybilla Weber. Sybilla (daughter of Christian L. Weber and Maria Anna "Anna" Reitzel) was born 12 May 1874, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1937, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida Zinn
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7863.13
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Ida — David Zinn. David (son of Henry Zinn and Anna Barbara Müller) was born 16 Apr 1870, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1938, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88302216
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7863.15
• Occupation: 1904, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; carpenter

Harvey married Sarah Adelaide Cober 28 Sep 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Rev. Peter Cober and Magdalena Martha Steinacker) was born 20 Sep 1878, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Harvey married Sarah Adelaide "Addie" Cober 28 Sep 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Rev. Peter Cober and Magdalena Martha Steinacker) was born 20 Sep 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died 1950; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7436.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7436.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7436.4

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7436.5

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7436.7

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7438.2
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

John — Barbara Hoffman. Barbara (daughter of Joseph B. Hoffman and Catharine M. Brubacher) was born 2 Aug 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1940; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7438.3
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Maria Frey
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; General Servant
• Occupation: 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Maria married Christian P. Martin 3 Oct 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Peter G. Martin and Maria Bauman) was born 20 May 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1934, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7912.501
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

A particularly sad death was that of David Frey, about four miles north-east of Elmira, which took place on Sunday. Deceased had been sick only about a week, death being caused by a severe attack of pneumonia. He was only about forty years old and leaves his sorrowing wife, (nee Judith Wideman) and seven children, the oldest of whom is about 14 years old. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christ. ? near Heidelberg, and several brothers and sisters also survive. They have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. The funeral, this morning was attended by a large number of relatives and friends.

Elmira Signet Mar 6 1913 pg 3

David married Judith Wideman 18 Feb 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Judith (daughter of Menno Wideman and Judith Martin) was born 21 Apr 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1944; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7438.5
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Catharine — Menno R. Martin. Menno (son of Henry P. Martin and Leah Rudy) was born 7 Sep 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1966; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Melinda S. Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54568
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Melinda — Michael M. Brubacher. Michael (son of Michael B. Brubacher and Veronica Martin) was born 27 Apr 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1944; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Bauman
• Name: Christina Hoffman
• Name: Christina Wideman
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8056.600
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Christina married Jacob S. Bauman 4 Mar 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of Isaac H. Bauman and Magdalena Schneider) was born 26 Dec 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1920; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Christina married Joseph M. Wideman 20 Nov 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of Menno Wideman and Judith Martin) was born 2 Nov 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1942; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Christina — Daniel B. Hoffman. Daniel (son of Daniel B. Hoffman and Lydia B. Bauman) was born 10 Oct 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Melvina Hoffman
• Name: Vina Frey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23804
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housework
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Melvina — Daniel B. Hoffman. Daniel (son of Daniel B. Hoffman and Lydia B. Bauman) was born 10 Oct 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106899
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61717963
• Name: Angeline Horst
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7912.500
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Occupation: 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Daughter
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Angeline married Moses Horst 20 Feb 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Moses (son of David M. Horst and Susannah Weber) was born 19 Oct 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1947; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7438.9

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7438.10
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Menno married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Martin 4 Mar 1917, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Levi L. Martin and Elizabeth S. Bauman) was born 16 Jan 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 1918, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Menno married Leah B. Martin 19 Mar 1907, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Eli S. Martin and Anna M. "Nancy" Bauman) was born 6 Nov 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1916; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Menno — Leah Freeman. Leah (daughter of Andrew Freeman and Lydia B. Bowman) was born 27 Jan 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1950; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7438.6

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• Name: Leavea S. Brubacher
• Name: Levy Frey
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7438.8
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1962, RR1, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

MRS. LEVEA BRUBACHER

Mrs. Levea Brubacher, 74, of RR 1, Waterloo, died Monday, Sept 24, at her home after a lengthy illness.
Born March 18, 1888, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Frey.
Her husband Moses Brubacher, died Sept. 15, 1959.
She is survived by three sons, Christian of Wallenstein, Cleason of RR 3, Waterloo, and Sidney of RR 1, Waterloo; two daughters, Mrs. Sidney (Melvina) Weber of RR 2, West Montrose, and Mrs. Elmeda Weber of Elmira; a sister, Mrs. Daniel Hoffman; a brother, Menno of Floradale; 14 grandchildren.
The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Wednesday noon when removal will be made to her home for a service at 8:30 p.m. standard time and then to the Conestogo Mennonite Meeting House for further service
Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

Leavea married Moses B. Brubacher 7 Feb 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Moses (son of Moses B. Brubacher and Esther B. Bauman) was born 27 Jul 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1959, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10428

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118596

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7439.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00099-5556.4
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Sidney — Cordelia Eby. Cordelia (daughter of Joel Eby and Hannah Bricker) was born 30 Nov 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died 1946; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179982922
• Eby ID Number: 00099-5556.5
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Alvin — Emma Bingeman. Emma (daughter of John B. Bingeman and Catharine Snider) was born 14 Feb 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1968; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida G. Hilliard
• Eby ID Number: 00099-5556.6
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Ida — John Charles "Charles" Hilliard. John (son of Hilliard, son of Thomas L. Hilliard and Catharine Lillian Sauder) was born 3 Nov 1875, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Willow King
• Family Photograph: Oliver Scheifle and wife Laura Hought
• Interesting: suicide, story, business
• Name: O. S. Scheifele
• Eby ID Number: 00099-5556.7
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Misfortune: 1933; committed suicide

Notes:

Planting the seeds

By Bob Vrbanac, Chronicle Staff

We've all heard the story of how Abraham Erb's gristmill was Waterloo's first business and led to founding of the city.

But did you know it was all a mistake? Erb was one of the Mennonite farmers who was attracted to the area from Pennsylvania because of the arable land.

But when he arrived he found out the bottomland he owned was more than a little waterlogged. There was no way he could produce a decent crop.

But the Beaver Creek, now known as Laurel Creek, did run through his property. It provided an excellent source of running water and lead to the construction of one of the area's first water-powered gristmills.

Erb had no idea his little side project would become one of the best mill sites west of the Grand River, and farmers who needed their grain ground down to the flour of life would travel more than a day's journey to get in line with the others waiting for the service.

That's just one of the stories on display at the City of Waterloo's newest exhibit celebrating the community's agrarian past called Agricultural Roots.

"The grist mill formed the nucleus of the city and we grew out from there," said Karen VandenBrink, manager of heritage services for the city. "The exhibit starts out from our early origins and goes from there."

And it's a colourful past. Have you heard of the story of the Willow King, who pioneered a novel solution to riverbank erosion that was patented and shipped around North America?

Oliver Scheifele's revolutionary method of using willow branches to shore up the banks of waterways in 1921 might have been inspired by the willow trees he saw in Waterloo Park, said VandenBrink. He might have noticed how once a willow shoot was submerged in water it would quickly grow roots along its length and it would stabilize the earth around it.

Scheifele came up with the idea of using hundreds of those poles interwined to hold riverbanks in place. He quickly won contracts with big players like Dominion Public Works, Ontario Highways and Canadian Pacific. He also branched out into the United States, winning contracts from the U.S. government to monitor the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, before opening an office in Buffalo.

But the Great Depression seemed to affect his business like many others in 1931, and his enterprise began to struggle. He was down to working out of his own garage by 1933 and was fulfilling an order for London, Ont., to plant 4,000 willow shoots along the Thames River when tragedy struck.

His wife became worried when he didn't show up for dinner on the night of April 18, 1933. She might have even had something special planned for his 50th birthday.

She found him dead, and the official cause of death was suicide by gun shot to the head.

Unfortunately, what could have been one of Waterloo's most interesting green businesses is now lost to the sands of time. His widow sold his business along with his patents, and his legacy was lost.

VandenBrink said the only remnants of his business might be the willow trees that still populate Waterloo Park. "We think there are definite connections to the willows around Silver Lake," she said.

While that provides some dramatic tension to the story of Waterloo's agricultural roots, there is still one business that continues to carry the city's banner into the world - Ontario Seed Company.

Founded in 1906 by Otto Herald as the Pioneer Canadian Seed Growers in Waterloo, it was bought by Jacob Uffelman in 1916 and his family continues to run the business at its King Street location in uptown Waterloo. "They still operate it today, and it still is a huge business," said VandenBrink.

It is still one of the largest wholesale seed suppliers in Canada, she said, as Ontario Seed Company ships out more than 40 million packets of seeds a year.

If you want to see why it's been so successful for more than 100 years, the exhibit has some of the early advertising and seed catalogue's that helped establish the roots of the company.

To call it artwork would be an understatement as vibrant colours and mouthwatering vegetables dominate the original advertising. It is interesting to see the use of language used in the print ads, loaned to the City of Waterloo for display. All of them have words like "massive" and "giant" implying the high yields that farmers would get. "Everything is luscious looking," said VandenBrink.

The exhibit Agricultural Roots is on until Mar. 1 at the museum located at Conestoga Mall. To see its special holiday hours visit www.waterloo.ca/museum.

Planting the seeds. (2012). WaterlooChronicle.ca. Retrieved 17 November 2018, from https://www.waterloochronicle.ca/whatson-story/5891294-planting-the-seeds/

Oliver married Laura Naomi Hought 9 Mar 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Laura was born Aug 1888, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1979, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00099-5556.8
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Misfortune: 1913; suicide by hanging

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• Name: Pearl Lavina "Pearly" Bingeman
• Name: Pearl Schiefele
• Eby ID Number: 00099-5556.9
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1940, Ponoka, , Alberta, Canada

Pearl — Edwin John Bingeman. Edwin (son of John B. Bingeman and Catharine Snider) was born 8 Oct 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1965, Ponoka, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dalton Scheifley
• Name: Dalton Schiefele
• Eby ID Number: 00099-5556.10
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

On Monday evening, Dec. 23rd, there passed away after a long illness, at his home near here, Dalton, Scheifele, in his 28th year. Deceased was married several years ago to Miss Heveron, of Waterloo, who, with an infant daughter, is left to mourn the early death of a loving husband and father, Aaron Scheifele, father of the deceased, and the following brothers and sisters also survive: Sidney and Alvin in this village; Clayton, on the old homestead near her; Mrs. Chas. Hilliard, living near here, and Mrs. Edwin Bingeman, of 9 Isask, Sask. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon, burial taking place in the M.B.C. Cemetery.

Elmira Signet Jan 2 1919

Eby married Telesile Heveron 4 Jul 1916, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Telesile was born 1892, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00099-5556.11
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Clayton — Nora Rosenberger. Nora (daughter of Abraham Rosenberger and Lydia Toman) was born 26 Apr 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7442.2

Notes:

David Lackner Stauffer, Service Number 2020166, was a private in the Canadian Infantry, Central Ontario Regiment, assigned to the 102nd Battalion.

He was killed in action at Passchendaele on the 17th of November, 1917.

He is buried at the Passchendaele British Cemetery in Belgium. His grave reference is XII.C.21.

Cemetery, A., America, N., Division, K., & Cemetery, A. (1881). David Lackner Stauffer (1881-1917) - Find A Grave.... Findagrave.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153361398

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7442.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7442.4

Notes:

Victor Stauffer 57, of 177 East Hastings Street, died Friday.

Born in Ontario, Mr, Stauffer lived in British. Columbia for 30 years. He was an electrician for the electrical firm of Hume & Rumble. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. P. Egbert, Calgary, Alta., and Mrs. Roy Lougheed, Cremona, Alta,; four brothers, Lee, Fairview, Alta.; Stanley, Edmonton, Alta.; Clyde, Evarts, Alta., and Dr. Melvin Stauffer, Pittsburg, California.

Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. in. Armstrong & Co.'s chapel with Rev. J. R. Spital officiating; interment, Ocean View Burial Park.

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7442.5

Notes:

EGBERT--February 19, 1981, Mrs. Lily Pearl Egbert, aged 94 years, Brentwood Nursing Home, widow of the late Dr. James H. Egbert, who predeceased her in 1952.

Surviving are a son, Jack of Edmonton, and a daughter, Marjorie of Calgary; three grandsons and six granddaughters, all of Edmonton.

Born in Grey County, Ontario, Mrs. Egbert resided in Calgary since 1920.

The Calgary Herald, Friday, February 20, 1981, page A18

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7442.6
• Immigration: 1895, , Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7442.7
• Immigration: 1895, , Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182009

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75629

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184931

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• Eby ID Number: 00099-5557.2
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Evaline Musselman
• Eby ID Number: 00099-5557.3
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Evaline Scheifele
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Evaline — Peter S. Musselman. Peter (son of Peter M. Musselman and Elizabeth Snider) was born 25 Oct 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Selinda Scheifele
• Eby ID Number: 00099-5557.8
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00099-5557.9

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• Eby ID Number: 00099-5557.10
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00099-5557.4
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00099-5557.5

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• Eby ID Number: 00099-5557.6

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• Eby ID Number: 00099-5557.7

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53967

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53968

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7444.2
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Invention: 1920, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Improvements to Rubber

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Invention:
William Wiegand discerned the influence of different fillers such as carbon black, heavy spar and chalk on the strenth of rubber. Thanks to his research now last five times as long as they did before.<sup>1a

1a</sup>Waterloo Region Museum display 2011

William — Janet Lee. Janet was born 16 0CT 1902; died 4 Feb 1998; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]