Peter Erb

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2909

Notes:

Peter Erb, "son of Christian Erb, and grandson of Nicholaus Erb, was born in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and resided near Mannheim of the said county. He was born in 1736 and married to Susannah Schäffer. They had a large family. The names of five of the sons were Daniel, Peter, John, Christian, and Jacob. The two eldest, Daniel and Peter, moved to Canada in 1807. The descendants of the others are to be found in Pennsylvania."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

Peter — Susannah Schãeffer. Susannah was born Abt 1736, Of, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2910
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 012W, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 125S, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

Daniel Erb, "the eldest son of Peter and Anna (Schãeffer) Erb, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, January 11th, 1784. He, in company with his brother Peter, Benjamin Eby, Joseph Schneider, and others, came to Canada in 1807 and settled a little north of Bridgeport, Ontario, on the plantation now owned by Dilman G. Moyer and Levi P. Snyder. He was married to Barbara, daughter of John and Anna (Schowalter) Cressman. She was born May 22nd, 1786, and died October 20th, 1831. He died June 21st, 1845. To them was born a family of nine 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

Daniel — Barbara Cressman. Barbara (daughter of John Cressman and Anna Schowalter) was born 22 May 1786, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 Oct 1831; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2931
• Military: 1812; War of 1812
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 125, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Peter Erb, "the second son of Peter and Anna (Schãeffer) Erb, and brother to Daniel Erb, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, January 13th, 1787. On December 14th, 1806, he was married to Susannah Bomberger who was born in the same place, September 17th, 1787, and died April 3rd, 1867. In 1807 they, with others, moved to Canada and settled in what is now Waterloo County, Ontario. They located on the west bank of the Grand River, about two miles north of Bridgeport, on the farm now known as the 'Wismer Farm'. Here they resided until their deaths. He died February 24th, 1865. To them were born eleven children, all born in Waterloo County, Ontario"


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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On Febr. 24th, in Waterloo Co., Canada West, of apoplexy, Bro. Peter Erb, aged 78 years, 1 month and 10 days. He was born in the State of Pennsylvania-was married on the 14th of November 1806, with Susanna Bomberger and emigrated to Canada in 1807, where, as a peaceable citizen, he experienced, with others, the difficulties of a new country. He had, with his wife, who is still living, 11 children, three sons and eight daughters. He enjoyed good health generally until he reached his 75th year, when his strong bodily powers were shattered by a stroke of apoplexy, from which he suffered by repeated attacks until at last, as we hope, he fell asleep in the Lord. DAVID SHERK

Herald of Truth April 1865 - Vol. II, No.4 Page 31, 32

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"... On the 18th day of June, 1812, President Madison declared war against England. This placed the Pennsylvania people in a very trying position and as they could not be induced to take up arms, they were pressed into service as teamsters and were obliged to furnish their own horses. Ox-teams were employed when no horses were to be had. Those who were required to serve in this capacity were Christian Schneider Jr., Peter Erb, Joseph Eby, Samuel Eschelman, Benjamin Springer, Frederick Herner, Jacob Bock, Henry Pannebecker, John Scheirich, Henry Wismer, John Biehn, Adam Shupe and Wildfong.

In January, 1813, General Proctor defeated the Americans near Detroit, capturing General Wilkinson with 500 men. In September General Harrison having been joined by a fierce body of riflemen from Kentucky, advanced towards Detroit in such force that General Proctor crossed the Detroit River and retreated up the Thames. On being followed by the American Army of 3500 men, he made a stand at Moraviantown with 800 British and 500 Indians under Tecumseh. This warrior was killed, and Proctor retreated in great confusion to Burlington Heights in order to join the Niagara Army. A number of the Waterloo people were up at the battle on the Thames. These Waterloo boys acting as teamsters had taken shelter in a swamp near by while the battle was being fought. An officer of the British army, seeing that all was lost, gave them warning, said 'Boys, all is lost, clear out and make the best you can,' upon which some ran, while others unhitched their horses and rode off for their lives. Christian Schneider Jr., who carried the money-safe on his wagon, cleared out on his horses, leaving the wagon with all its contents behind. In this defeat old Adam Shupe was taken prisoner by the Americans. He was taken before General Harrison who, perceiving his innocent and harmless appearance, dismissed him and granted him permission to return to his Canadian home. He lost both his horses and wagon. Christian Schneider was away the greater part of the summer. On his first trip he had a two-horse team. After being home a few weeks he had to go again, this time with a four-horse team. During this war which lasted a little more than two years, quite a number of small battles were fought in the Niagara Peninsula and in the vicinity of Detroit. Quite a few of these Pennsylvania Dutch boys were pressed to serve as teamsters and exposed to all manner of danger, but strange to say, not one lost his life through the war.

On the 24th of December, 1814, peace was made between England and the United States, leaving each in exactly the same position as they had been before the war. After peace was restored the government of Canada fully compensated those teamsters for their losses during the war and for their valuable services. Christian Schneider Jr. was paid $5.00 a day for the time he served with a two-horse team, and $8.00 per day for a four-horse team, besides they were paid for horses and wagons that were lost during the time they served the government."


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.].

Peter married Susannah Bomberger 14 Dec 1806. Susannah was born 17 Sep 1787, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 3 Apr 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2909.2

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2909.3

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2909.4

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2911
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Peter C. Erb
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Peter C. Erb, "the eldest in family, was born February 16th, 1810. On March 26th, 1832, he was married to Mary Ann Clemens who was born August 16th, 1816, and died March 26th, 1893. They resided on the farm now owned by Levi P. Snyder where he died February 26th, 1873. Their family consisted of nine 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.].

Peter married Mary Ann Clemens 26 Mar 1832. Mary (daughter of George Clemens and Esther Stauffer) was born 16 Aug 1816, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2921

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Yost
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2922

Notes:

Elizabeth Erb, "the third in family, was born January 28th, 1813. She was married to Tobias Yost, a farmer. They resided in Woolwich Township, about a mile east of St. Jacobs. She died February 8th, 1860. To them were born 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.].

Elizabeth married Tobias Yost 1832. Tobias was born 9 Feb 1805, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 6 Nov 1856, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2923

Other Events:

• Name: Barbara Unzicker
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2924
• Residence: 1880, Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, United States

Notes:

Barbara Erb, "the fifth in family, was born October 28th, 1818. She was married to Joseph Hunsicker who died in Hamilton, Ontario. She died in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S., in August, 1888. They had four 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.].

Barbara — Joseph Unzicker. Joseph (son of Unzicker) was born 1809, , Bavaria, Germany; died , , Hamilton Co., Ohio. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria "Mary" Souder
• Name: Maria Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2925
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Mary Erb, "the sixth in the family, was born May 6th, 1820. She was married to William Souder who was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, January 22nd, 1816, and died September 22nd, 1864. They resided in the county of Waterloo, near Preston, where she died April 17th, 1884. To them were born seven 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.].

Maria — Rev. William C. Souder. William (son of John Souder and Catharine Snyder) was born 22 Jan 1816, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; died 22 Sep 1864. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-16916

Other Events:

• Name: Catharine Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2927
• Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Catharine Erb, "the eighth in the family, was born January 28th, 1825. She is married to John Martin, a farmer. They reside in Columbia, Kansas. Their family consisted of seven children, two of whom joined the army during the late civil war and both lost their lives. The other five are very much scattered through the western and south-western states. Their names were not received"


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.].

Catharine married Johann "John" Martin 16 Feb 1841, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Johann was born 7 Feb 1815, , Delaware County, Pennsylvania; died 30 Oct 1882, Faulkner, Cherokee, Kansas, United States; was buried , Newton Moore Cemetery, Faulkner, Cherokee, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2928
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

John C. Erb, "the ninth and youngest child of Daniel and Barbara (Cressman) Erb, was born September 28th, 1828. He is married to Mary, eldest daughter of Benjamin E. and Elizabeth (Cressman) Eby. She was born June 17th, 1840. They reside on the old 'Kaufman Farm', about two miles south-east of Berlin, near the Township Hall at Centreville. To them were born two 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.].

John married Mary C. Eby 13 Sep 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Benjamin E. Eby and Elizabeth Cressman) was born 17 Jun 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1898; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Interesting: life story, pioneer
• Misfortune: blind last few years of life
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2932
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jacob B. Erb, "was born July 2nd, 1808. On August 17th, 1830, he was married to Mary Clemens who was born February 1st, 1814, and died May 23rd, 1893. They resided near Erbsville, about three miles north-west of the town of Waterloo, where he died September 5th, 1893. Their family consisted 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.].

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A Pioneer Gone Death of Mr. Jacob Erb

The news comes to hand today of the death of one of the oldest pioneers of Waterloo township, in the person of Jacob B. Erb, yeoman, who lives three miles west of Waterloo. The deceased was in his 86th year and the cause of his death was a paralytic stroke on Tuesday morning, which at his advanced age proved quickly fatal, and he passed away on the evening of the same day. Mr. Erb was born and raised two miles north of Bridgeport and was one of those who tilled the virgin soil of this county. He married Mary Clemens, daughter of Jesse Clemens. The union was blessed by ten children, seven whom survive him. Mrs. Erb died in May of the present year. The funeral of Mr. Erb will be held on Sunday morning, Sept. 10th, at 9 o'clock next to the Mennonite burying ground, at David B Eby's, two mile west of Waterloo. The deceased was known throughout the county and had a wide circle of friends and relations who will mourn his loss.

The Daily Record 7 Sep 1893
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ACCIDENT BY LIGHTNING - We learn from the Berlin Telegraph that on Monday afternoon before last, during the heavy thunderstorms in West Woolwich, the dwelling house of Mr. Francis Compass, was struck by lightning, and himself, father, and Mr. Jacob Erb, of Waterloo Township, who was on a visit to Mr. C., were severely injured.

Mr. C. had his pantaloons and boots burned and torn off him by the lightning, and the lower portions of his body literally crisped and denuded of skin. His father, a quite aged man, had both arms burned so that the skin hung in shreds...his two thumbs were almost torn off his hands, at the lateral joints, while his legs and feet are burned and lacerated most piteously. Mr. Erb had both legs badly burned, and his feet torn very much. One toe was split as if with a knife.

At the time of the casualty, eight persons were surrounding the front door of this dwelling which was open, all of whom were knocked senseless to the floor and more or less injured. A little girl had her face burned. The electric current left a charred track upon the floor,, and at length, ripped up a couple of board, and disappeared in the cellar. Dr. N. B. Wulfe of Mt. Jacobs, was sent for, who was soon upon the spot and dressed the wounds of the sufferers. We are sorry to learn that Francis Compass and his father are both in a very dangerous condition.

Berlin Telegraph - July 16, 1856

Jacob married Mary A. Clemens 17 Aug 1830. Mary (daughter of Jesse M. Clemens and Margaret Miller) was born 1 Feb 1814, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catharine B. Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2943

Notes:

Catharine B. Erb, "was born April 20th, 1810. She was married to Jonathan Bowman and died September 8th, 1828, leaving one son named Isaac who was born September 8th, 1828, and died December 25th, 1833."


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.].

Catharine — Jonathan W. Bauman. Jonathan (son of Christian Bauman and Magdalena Weber) was born 8 Aug 1800, , Berks Co., Pennsylvania; died 25 Oct 1879, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Marx Binkley Cemetery., Ancaster Twp., Wentworth Co, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2944

Other Events:

• Name: Anna "Nancy" Erb
• Name: Nancy "Anna" Shupe
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2945
• Birth: 1823, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist

Notes:

Nancy Erb, "was born March 6th, 1813. She was married to Samuel Shupe who was born October 25th, 1824, and died in Berlin, December 7th, 1889. She died in Blenheim Township, July 6th, 1889. To them was born a family 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.].

Nancy married Samuel S. Shupe 12 Feb 1844, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Samuel (son of Jacob Shupe and Eva Scheirich) was born 25 Oct 1824, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Burkholder
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2946
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elizabeth Erb, "was born December 31st, 1814. On July 13th, 1834, she was married to Daniel Burkholder who was born August 26th, 1812, and died April 11th, 1891. They resided on the farm now owned by Dilman G. Moyer where she died January 12th, 1881. To them was born a family of nine 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.].

Elizabeth married Daniel Burkholder 13 Jul 1834. Daniel (son of Christian Burkholder and Elizabeth Bauman) was born 26 Aug 1812, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 11 Apr 1891, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2947
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Erb, "was born November 27th, 1816. On June 10th, 1834, she was married to Peter Bricker who was born May 16th, 1808, and died June 8th, 1892. She died February 23rd, 1892. To them were born 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.].

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BRICKER.--On the 23rd inst., in Wilmot., Susannah, beloved wife of Peter Bricker, aged 75 years, I month and 26 days.

New Hamburg Independent 26 Feb 1892 pg 3

Susannah married Peter Bricker 10 Jun 1834. Peter (son of Samuel Bricker and Rebecca Eby) was born 16 May 1808, Chicopee (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1892, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria "Mary" Moyer
• Name: Mary Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2948
• Residence: 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Erb, "was born October 16th, 1818. On December 15th, 1835, she was married to William Moyer who was born October 27th, 1809, and died June 23rd, 1877. She resides on the east side of Eby Street, Berlin. Their family consisted of eight 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.].

Maria married William S. Moyer 15 Dec 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Henry Moyer and Susannah Souder) was born 27 Oct 1809, Near Doylestown, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 23 Jun 1877, near, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2949
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1854, Bloomingdale Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale, Waterloo, Ontario; minister
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister

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.].


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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

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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

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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

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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

Occupation:
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. <sup>1a

1a</sup>Ambrose, 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]

Moses married Susannah Rosenberger 28 Dec 1841. Susannah (daughter of Jacob Rosenberger and Maria "Polly" Detweiler) was born 14 Dec 1821, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 26 Jun 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Moses married Salome Schmitt 16 Jun 1885. Salome (daughter of Rev. Dr. George R. Schmitt and Salome "Sally" Becker) was born 27 Apr 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96667873
• Name: Sallie Erb
• Name: Sarah "Sallie" Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2953
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Sarah Erb, "was born April 4th, 1823. She was married to Rev. Daniel Wismer who was born July 29th, 1820. They resided on the old 'Peter Erb Farm', north of Bridgeport, until 1877 when they moved to Marion, Kansas, where she died October 17th, 1885. Their family consisted of seven 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.].

Sarah married Rev. Daniel Wismer 21 Mar 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Daniel (son of Henry Wismer, Sr. and Mary Cressman) was born 29 Jul 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Barbara Bock
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2954

Notes:

Barbara Erb, "was born May 4th, 1825. She was married to John Bock who was born September 24th, 1816, and died October 17th, 1892. They resided on a farm near New Dundee, Ontario, where she died March 26th, 1864. To them were born twelve children, namely:...All are dead except Moses and Lydia."


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.].

Barbara — John Bock. John (son of Jacob Bock and Catharine Shupe) was born 24 Sep 1816, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1892, Near New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Esther Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2955
• Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Esther Erb, "the youngest in Peter and Susannah (Bomberger) Erb's family, was born April 6th, 1827. On March 11th, 1845, she was married to Samuel Y. Shantz who was born January 15th, 1825. They reside a few miles south-west of Berlin where they live retired in comfort and ease. To them were born thirteen 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.].

Esther married Samuel Y. Shantz 11 Mar 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Samuel (son of Jacob Shantz and Mary Yost) was born 15 Jan 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2912
• Residence: 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Isaac Erb, "was born October 21st, 1831. He is married to Hannah Kinzie. They reside in Wilmot Township, several miles west of New Dundee, Ontario, where he owns a beautiful farm."


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 Hannah Kinzey 25 Feb 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of Jacob Kinzie and Susannah Stauffer) was born 13 Jul 1837, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1919, Downie Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Esther Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-18303
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

Esther Erb, "was born September 17th, 1834. On October 5th, 1851, she was married to Hiram Martin. They resided in Elmira where she died March 31st, 1867, leaving a family of four 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.].

Esther married Hiram S. Martin 5 Oct 1851, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hiram (son of Christian Martin and Esther Stauffer) was born 10 Feb 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Wilhelmine Kinsey
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2914
• Residence: 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Wilhelmine Erb, "was born February 10th 1836. She was married to Isaac Kinzie. They reside at Caledonia, Michigan, where he is engaged in farming. Their 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.].

Wilhelmine married Isaac Kinsey 17 Feb 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaac (son of Jacob Kinzie and Susannah Stauffer) was born 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , , Kent Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Barbara Roos
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2915
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Barbara Erb, "was born December 27th, 1837. She was married to John Roos. At present she resides in Berlin. Her family consists 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.].

Barbara married John J. C. Roos 2 Jul 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Jacob Roos and Johanna Carolina "Caroline" Boehmer) was born 1837, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1901. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68479346
• Name: Sarah Oberholtzer
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2916
• Residence: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Sarah Erb, "was born December 16th, 1840. She is married to Abraham Oberholtzer, a farmer. They reside near Freeport, on the old 'Bechtel Farm'. To them are born 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.].

Sarah married Deacon Abraham Oberholtzer 15 Feb 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Abraham (son of Rev. Jacob M. Oberholtzer and Hannah Erb) was born 30 Nov 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1917; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2917
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Amos Erb, "was born June 2nd, 1843. He is married to Mary Ann Burkholder. They reside near Caledonia, Michigan, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists 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.].

Amos married Mary Ann Burkholder 26 May 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Daniel Burkholder and Elizabeth Erb) was born 12 Aug 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2918
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Ann Erb, "was born September 21st, 1845. On November 12th, 1867, she was married to Hiram Martin. They resided in Elmira, where she died July 13th, 1870, leaving 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.].

Mary married Hiram S. Martin 12 Nov 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hiram (son of Christian Martin and Esther Stauffer) was born 10 Feb 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2919

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2920
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sewing Machine Agent
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Henry Erb, "the youngest in the family, was born February 8th, 1852. On November 23rd, 1873, he was married to Elizabeth Burkholder. They reside in Lexington, about two miles north-west of Bridgeport, where they own a beautiful home. To them are born two children, namely: Ida Minerva and Zephaniah."


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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Died At Lexington, on Thursday, April 27th, 1911, Henry Erb, in his 60th year. The Funeral Will take place on Sunday, April 30th, 1911. Services will be held at the family residence, Lexington, at 1 p. m. and at the East End Mennonite Church, Berlin, at 2. 30 p. m. Interment will take place at the East End Mennonite Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Henry married Elizabeth "Betsy" Burkholder 23 Nov 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Daniel Burkholder and Elizabeth Erb) was born 23 Nov 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1942; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00137-8376
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• 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; Evangelical

Notes:

Jacob Yost, "was born October 19th, 1833. He is married to Margaret Reichert and resides at Elmira, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To them were born 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.].

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Old Resident Gone

There passed away, unnoticed by his attendants, early Monday morning, another of the old residents of Elmira in the person of Jacob Yost. Deceased was born near Conestogo on the 19^th of October, 1833. On the 17^th of December, 1853, he was married to Margaret Reichert. They lived for a time on his father's farm near St. Jacobs, then at Mannheim, whence they came to Elmira occupying for many years the farm now owned by Mr. Joseph Ernst. Advancing age compelled him to sell the farm and live retired. Since his wife died several years ago, he has been living with his daughter, Mrs. P. F. Stumpf.

To Mr. and Mrs. Yost were born 6 children, 2 sons and 4 daughters. Of these one died in infancy and three after they had grown up. The two surviving ones are Mrs. Peter Stumpf and Mr. Levi Yost, of Kitchener. Besides these, 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren survive.

Mr. Yost was of a very quiet, retiring disposition, and enjoyed the respect of his neighbors and friends. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. G. F. Brown, of the Evangelical Church and Rev. M. L. Wing oofficiated.


Elmira Signet 5 Apr 1917

Jacob married Margaret Reichert 17 Dec 1853. Margaret (daughter of Philip Reichert and Eva Margaretha "Margaret" Laschinger) was born 28 Oct 1833, , , Germany; died 29 May 1912, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Magdalena Haist
• Eby ID Number: 00137-8377

Notes:

Magdalena Yost, "was born December 18th, 1835. She is married to Bernard Haist, a farmer. They reside near Cassell, Oxford County, Ontario, and have a family of seven children".¹

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.].

Magdalena — Bernardt Haist. Bernardt (son of Joseph Haist and Elizabeth Fahndrin) was born 25 Nov 1831, , Germany; died 20 May 1897, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00137-8378

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00137-8379

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00137-8380

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00137-8381
• Residence: 1882, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grocer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grocer

Notes:

Simon Yost, "was born April 29th, 1845. He is married to Mary Ann Schiedel. They reside in the town of Berlin where he is engaged in the grocery business. To them was born one son... who died young."¹

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.].

Simon married Mary Ann Schiedel 15 Jan 1882, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Joshua Schiedel and Elizabeth "Eliza" Hewitt, daughter of Joshua Schiedel) was born 30 Mar 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1918; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Amanda Gest
• Name: Amanda Yost
• Name: Elizabeth Amanda "Amanda" Reichert
• Name: Mandy Yost
• Eby ID Number: 00137-8382
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Amanda Yost, "was born August 14th, 1848. She is married to John Reichert. They reside in Bridgeport, Ontario, where he is engaged in the grocery business."¹

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.].

Elizabeth — John L. Reichert. John (son of Philip Reichert and Eva Margaretha "Margaret" Laschinger) was born 16 Aug 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1933; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00137-8383

Notes:

Martin Yost, "was born July 23rd, 1850. Some years ago he went to the Western States. Nothing heard of him for some years. It is supposed by many that he is dead."¹

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: 00137-8384

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00137-8385

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35285

Other Events:

• Name: Catharina "Katie" Hunsicker
• Name: Catharina "Katie" Kensinger
• Name: Catharina "Katie" Vischer
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2924.2
• Residence: 1869, Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, United States
• Residence: 1870, Milford Township, Butler, Ohio

Catharina — Albin Vischer. Albin was born 1824, , Germany; died 21 Dec 1863, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Catharina married James B. Kensinger 3 Jun 1869, , Kenton Co., Kentucky. James was born Feb 1839, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 8 Feb 1923, , Hamilton Co., Ohio. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susanna Koch
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2924.3
• Residence: 1864, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada

Susanna — Adam Koch. Adam was born 1825, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35288
• Residence: 1880, Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, United States

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2924.5

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2924.4

Other Events:

• Name: Victoria Beaver
• Name: Victoria Sauter
• Eby ID Number: 00115-7245
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist Evang.
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Victoria Souder, "the eldest daughter living, is married to Christian Beaver. They reside near Hespeler, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming."


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.].

Victoria married Christian Beaver 28 Jun 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Peter Beaver and Christian Jahns) was born 14 Dec 1840, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Daniel Sauder
• Eby ID Number: 00115-7246
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Occupation: 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman, Flour & Feed
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Daniel Souder, "the eldest son, was first married to Rachel Barron and after her decease to Sarah Zeller. He resides on his father's old homestead where he is engaged in farming. To him and his first wife was born one son named Menno and with second wife there are 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.].

Rsrch. Note:
The marriage of Daniel in 1877 gives his mother's last name as Snyder.

Daniel married Sarah Zeller 26 Sep 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Jacob Zeller and Catharine Schiedel) was born 9 Mar 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1938; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Daniel married Rachel Barron 12 May 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rachel (daughter of John Alexander Barron and Jane Gerrie) was born CALC 28 Mar 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Wilhelm Souder
• Eby ID Number: 00115-7247
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Residence: 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

William Souder, "was born October 20th, 1847. On March 26th, 1872, he was united in marriage with Sophia Hagey who was born January 2nd, 1852. They reside near the River Bank school house where he is engaged in farming. To them were born seven 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.].

William married Sophia Hagey 26 Mar 1872, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sophia (daughter of Bishop Joseph B. Hagey and Sophia Bricker) was born 2 Jan 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1919, Riverbank, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00115-7255
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Mariah Souder, "died, aged about 23 years. She was unmarried."


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: 00115-7256
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Amos Souder, "was born November 30th, 1853. On December 29th, 1875, he was married to Lophamah Eaton. They reside at Chicopee, on part of the old 'Samuel Bricker Place' where he is engaged in farming. To them are born seven 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.].

Amos married Lophamah Eaton 29 Dec 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lophamah (daughter of Anson Eaton and Loruhamah Sutton) was born 9 Mar 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Caroline Hagey
• Eby ID Number: 00115-7264
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Residence: 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Caroline Souder, "was born December 24th, 1856. She is married to Henry Hagey, a farmer. They reside on a farm a few miles north of Preston."


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.].

Caroline married Henry B. Hagey 1 Aug 1876, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Joseph Hagey and Sophia, son of Bishop Joseph B. Hagey and Sophia Bricker) was born 18 Nov 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Angeline Wambold
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2929
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Angeline Erb, "was born November 16th, 1864. She was married to Abraham H. Wambold, February 19th, 1884. They reside on the old 'Isaac Shantz Farm' about a mile south-east of Berlin where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists 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.].

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Wambold. - Angeline, beloved wife of Deacon Abram H. Wambold, died at her home 11 miles northeast of High River, Alta., Oct. 10, 1912; aged 47 y. 10 m. 24 d. Two weeks before her death Sister Wambold, while in a conversation over the telephone, was stricken with heart failure and later suffered a stroke of paralysis, and last of all pneumonia set in which resulted in her ultimate death. Funeral services took place Oct. 12, at the Mount View Mennonite Church, eight miles northeast of High River, Alta., conducted by I. Miller, N. R. Weber and N. B. Stauffer. Text, Prov. 31: 28-31. In her death the family suffers the loss of a kind and faithful mother, the community a good neighbor and the church a consistent member.


Gospel Herald - Volume V, Number 30 - October 24, 1912 - page 479, 480

Angeline married Deacon Abraham Henry Wambold 19 Feb 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Abraham (son of Abraham Wambold and Hannah S. Wanner) was born 20 Nov 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1934, near Carstairs, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Aldersyde Mennonite Cemetery, Alberta. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Sarah Stengel
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2930
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Sarah Erb, "the second and younger daughter of John and Mary (Eby) Erb's family, was born June 7th, 1866. She is unmarried and is home with her parents."


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.].

Sarah married George William A. "William" Stengel 2 Dec 1908, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of George Stengel and Christina Margaretha "Margaretha" Moos) was born 11 Nov 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

— . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2933

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2934

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2935
• Occupation: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Levi C. Erb, "was born July 5th, 1837. He is married to Magdalena Good. They reside near Formosa, Bruce County, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming."


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.].

Levi married Magdalena Good 15 Sep 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Dr. Joseph Good and Anna Witmer) was born 8 Jul 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Levi — Susannah Good. Susannah (daughter of Dr. Joseph Good and Anna Witmer) was born 2 Oct 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2936
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Noah C. Erb, "was born June 30th, 1839. He is married to Catharine Knarr. They reside on the north side of his father's old homestead where he is engaged in farming. 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.].

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Noah Erb was born in Waterloo township on June 30, 1839; died at his home in Waterloo, Ont., Aug. 6, 1914; aged 75 y. 1 m. 7 d. On May 6, 1862, he was married to Catharine Knorr, in which union they lived till death parted them, leaving to mourn his loss, a widow, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. About 30 years ago he united with the Mennonite Church, in which he was faithful to the end. He was very hard of hearing and could not understand much in church services, yet his place in church was seldom empty, as long as health and circumstances permitted, as he enjoyed the presence of God's children. May our loss be his eternal gain.Funeral services were conducted at the home on Aug. 8 by Noah Stauffer and at the Waterloo Church by Noah Hunsberger in English from Rev. 14: 13, and by Jonas Snider from Heb. 2: 6 in German.

Gospel Herald - Volume VII, Number 25 - September 17, 1914, page 407

Noah married Catharine Knarr 6 May 1862, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Johannes "John" Knarr and Catherine Pfaff) was born 1 Apr 1842, , Germany; died 22 Oct 1921; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2937
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Enoch C. Erb, "was born January 3rd, 1842. He is married to Catharine Good and resides on the west half of the old homestead where he is engaged in farming. To them were born seven 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. - Enoch Erb was born Jan. 3, 1842; died at his home near Waterloo, Ont., Feb. 23, 1917; aged 75 y. 1 m. 20 d. On April 7, 1863, he was united in matrimony with Catharine Good, which union was blessed with 2 sons and 5 daughters. Two sons and 1 daughter preceded him. He leaves to mourn his loss a widow, 4 daughters, 7 grandchildren, and 1 adopted daughter. At about the age of 57 he realized that he was not standing in favor with God. He became willing to accept Christ as his personal Savior, was baptized, and received into the Mennonite Church, being faithful unto death.Funeral services on Feb. 27 were conducted at the home of Bro. Noah Stauffer and at the Waterloo Mennonite Church by Bro. Noah Hunsberger from Psa. 127: 2, and Bro. Jonas Snider from Psa. 39: 5. Buried in David Eby Cemetery


Gospel Herald - Volume IX, Number 50 - March 15, 1917 - page 918, 919

Enoch married Catharine Good 7 Apr 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Joel Good and Catherine Stauffer) was born 18 Sep 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1939, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2938
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1870, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1874, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1901, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?, Button Factory
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Peter C. Erb, "was born February 5th, 1843. He is married to Margaret Kercher. They reside near Fordwich, Huron County, Ontario, where he possesses a beautiful farm. To them were born nine 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.].

Peter — Margaret Kaercher. Margaret (daughter of Michael Kaercher and Anna Maria Gingerich) was born 29 Apr 1844, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Esther Good
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2939
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Esther Erb, "was born September 15th, 1845. She is married to Jonathan S. Good, a farmer. They reside at Canada, Kansas. To them are born 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.].

Esther married Jonathan S. Good 10 Oct 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jonathan (son of Joel Good and Catherine Stauffer) was born 11 Jan 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2940
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Servant
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printing
• Occupation: 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; printer

Notes:

Simon C. Erb, "was born March 16th, 1848. He is married to Charlotte Brighton. They reside in Berlin where he is engaged in the printing office of The German Printing & Publishing Company. Their family consists 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.].

Simon — Charlotte Brighton. Charlotte (daughter of John Brighton and Amy Wilson) was born 25 Mar 1849, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2941
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Jacob Erb Died To-Day

Has Been Ill For Some Months Past Was in His 57th Year

One of Waterloo Township's best known and highly respected residents passed away this morning in the person of Mr. Jacob C. Erb, who resided on the fine farm about two miles west of Waterloo on the St. Agatha road. The deceased has been unwell for the past several months and death was not unexpected. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 1.30 p.m. from his late residence to the Mennonite Church, Erb street for service thence to David Eby burial ground for interment.

The late Mr. Erb was born April 17th, 1850, on his father's homestead where be continuously resided up to the time of his death following the occupation of a farmer. He was twice married his first wife being Elizabeth Kercher, this union being blessed with a family of seven children. After the demise of his first wife, who died April 25, 1889, he was married to Susannah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hallman Schmidt, two children being born to them.

Berlin Daily Telegraph, September 24, 1907

Jacob married Elizabeth Kaercher 26 Sep 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Michael Kaercher and Anna Maria) was born 23 Sep 1851, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1889, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Jacob married Susannah H. Schmitt 3 Jun 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of John Becker Schmitt and Elizabeth Hallman) was born 25 Aug 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Annie Erb
• Name: Mary Ann Moser
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2942
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Ann Erb, "the youngest in the family of Jacob B. and Mary (Clemens) Erb, was born March 9th, 1854. She was married to Frederick Mosser, a farmer. They resided in Wellesley, near Linwood, Ontario, where she died July 16th, 1878. She had one son named Edward who was born July 2nd and died July 4th, 1878, aged 2 days."


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.].

Mary married Frederich Michael Moser 25 Apr 1876, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frederich (son of Michael Francis Moser and Maria Erb "Mary" Musselman) was born 5 Jan 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1922, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2943.2

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61455562
• Name: Elizabeth Hunsberger
• Eby ID Number: 00113-7193
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Elizabeth Shupe, "was born September 29th, 1846. She is married to Wendel Honsberger, a farmer. They reside in Michigan and have a family of eleven 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.].

Elizabeth — Wendell Hunsberger. Wendell (son of Samuel Hunsberger and Elizabeth Hallman) was born 10 Sep 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1905, , Tuscola Co., Michigan; was buried , Millington Cemetery, Millington, Tuscola, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catherine Winger
• Eby ID Number: 00113-7194
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist

Notes:

Catherine Shupe, "was born March 4th, 1848. She is married to John Winger, a farmer. They reside near Stevensville, Ontario."


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.].

Catherine — John Winger. John was born Abt 1848, Of, Stevensville, Welland Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: music instructor
• Eby ID Number: 00113-7195
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Rubber Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Peter Shupe, "was born January 12th, 1852. He is married to Veronica Shantz. They reside on his farm near Shantz Station, formerly owned by John Shafer, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consisted of two 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.].

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PETER SHUPE DIED LAST NIGHT - RESULT OF HEART ATTACK

Character well known in City and surrounding district for his diary and singing school work died suddenly.

A genuine link with the history of Kitchener and Waterloo County for the past 60 years and more was broken last night at Toronto when Peter Shupe, compiler of his now famous diary, and veteran singing school teacher, died as a result of a heart attack at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Thoman in Toronto. The late Mr. Shupe suffered spinal and head injuries in a fall two or three years ago and since then has not been in good health although he was confined to his bed for less than two weeks prior to his death. He was in his 79th year.

The deceased songster was very well known in the county, due largely to the numerous singing schools, an institution which has practically died out now, which he conducted. This special interest also carried Mr. Shupe into the surrounding counties and into the districts Vineland, Stouffville and Markham. He was a lifelong member of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church and for years was superintendent of the Sunday School at the Bethany Mennonite Church in this city. He retired from this position prior to his removal to Toronto 12 years ago, but continued as song leader both in the Sunday School and at the Church services until his departure from the city.

Another feature which made the late Mr. Shupe well known was his diary which he faithfully kept from the time he was a young man. For many years it has been a monthly feature of local newspapers which was read with much interest by thousands.

The deceased was rather a picturesque fellow with his snow white hair and beard and his cherry, jovial diposition. He always had a word of cheer for everyone he met. He is survivied by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Thoman of Toronro. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at the Bethany Mennonite Church, this City at 2: 30 and thence to the Breslau Mennonite cemetery for internment.

Kitchener Daily Record July 30,1930 pg. 1.

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PETER SHUPE PASSES AWAY IN TORONTO

Seized with heart attack. Widely known for diary and as singing teacher.

Peter Shupe, a former resident of Kitchener and widely known in Waterloo County, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Thoman, Toronto, on Tuesday night following a heart attack. He was in his 79th year. Mr. Shupe was best known for his interesting diary which he compile from the time he was a young man and published in the Chronicle from time to time, and read by thousands. He was also well known throughout the County as a singing school teacher and for many years trained classes not only in this county but in Vineland, Stouffville, Markham and other places. He was of a genial and cherry disposition and made a wide circle of friends.

The late Mr. Shupe suffered a fall about two years ago, injuring his spine and head. He was confined to bed for the past two weeks. He was a devoted and active member of the Mennonite Brethern in Christ Church, being Sunday School Superitendent of the Bethany Church in Kitchener for many years, resigning on moving to Toronto some twelve years ago.

Waterloo Chronicle July 31, 1930 p. 1.

Peter married Veronica "Fronica" "Fanny" Shantz 24 Sep 1878, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of John Yost Shantz and Susannah Scheirich) was born 1 Jan 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1934, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00020-1513
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Drover
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Retired: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Driver, Livery Sable
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite

Notes:

Moses Burkholder, "the eldest son, was born June 26th, 1836. On October 7th, 1856, he was married to Nancy, daughter of John and Susannah (Bergey) Bricker, of Roseville. She was born July 12th, 1837. At present they reside in the village of Elmira. 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.].

Moses married Nancy Bricker 7 Oct 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of John Bricker, III and Susannah Bergey) was born 26 Jun 1836; died 25 Sep 1902, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00020-1519
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United brethren
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenburg

Notes:

Susannah Burkholder, "eldest daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Erb) Burkholder, was born January 29th, 1839. On February 7th, 1856, she was married to Jesse B., son of Jacob and Magdalena (Baumann) Snyder. He was born September 14th 1836. After their marriage they moved to Bloomingdale, Ontario. In 1858 they moved on the old 'Burkholder Farm' one mile north of the town of Waterloo, where they resided until October 14th, 1875, when they moved to Woolwich Township, one mile north of Floradale. Here they still reside. Their family consisted of seven 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.].

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Funeral of One of County's Pioneers

Elmira, April 22. - The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon of Mrs. Jesse Snyder. A service was held at the home of Mrs. Lehnen, Kitchener, after which the remains were taken to Zion church, Elmira. Interment followed in the Elmira Union cemetery. Rev. J. P. Hauch of Kitchener conducted the service in the absence of Rev. Mr. Brown of this town. The deceased was 82 years of age. She and the late husband, for over 45 years had resided on the homestead near Floradale and previously on a farm north of Waterloo. In 1901 they removed to Floradale. The husband passed away two years later. During the last fourteen years Mrs. Snyder had resided with her daughter, Mrs. Lehnen of Kitchener. Previous to her marriage she was known by the name of Susannah Burkholder. The children who survive are: Albert of Glenallen; Edward, who lives on the old homestead; Addison B., of Elmira, Jesse of Floradale; Mrs. Albert Lehnen and Mrs. Joseph Shantz of Kitchener. Twenty-three grand children and 5 great grandchildren are numbered among her descendants. Mrs. Snyder's brothers predeceased her but her three sisters survive. These are Mrs. Henry Erb, of Bridgeport; Mrs. Eliza Bricker of Yale, Michigan, and Mrs. Amos Erb, also of Michigan.

K-W Record, April 23, 1921

Susannah married Jesse B. Snyder 7 Feb 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jesse (son of Jacob J. Snider and Magdalena W. Bauman) was born 14 Sep 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1903, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 072, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: 00020-1520
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Elected Office: 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Second Deputy Reeve

Notes:

Isaac B. Burkholder, "the second son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Erb) Burkholder, was born June 19th, 1841. In August, 1862, he was married to Harriet, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Bowers) Eby. She was born October 10, 1846. They resided on his father's farm, situated near New Germany, being composed of lot No. 72, German Company's Tract, until his death which took place September 23, 1872. They have had a family of four 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.].

Elected Office:
Municipality : Waterloo Tp Years on local council 2nd Deputy Reeve 1872
Years on Waterloo County Council 1872

Isaac married Harriet Louise Eby 18 Aug 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harriet (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Eby and Elizabeth Bowers) was born 10 Oct 1846, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1920, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, United States; was buried , Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00020-1525
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, , Michigan, USA

Notes:

Mary Ann Burkholder, "second daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Erb) Burkholder, was born August 12, 1845. On May 26th, 1863, she was married to Amos, son of Peter and Mary Ann (Clemens) Erb. He was born June 2nd, 1843. After their marriage they moved on the farm now possessed by Dilman G. Moyer, one mile north of Bridgeport, where they resided until 1883 when they moved to the United States. At present they own a beautiful farm near Elmsdale, Michigan. 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.].

Mary married Amos Erb 26 May 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Amos (son of Peter C. Erb and Mary Ann Clemens) was born 2 Jun 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1904; was buried , Mennonite Cemetery, Bowne, Ionia, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Burkholder
• Eby ID Number: 00020-1526

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00020-1527

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00020-1528

Other Events:

• Name: Betsy Burkholder
• Name: Elizabeth "Betsy" Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00020-1529
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Metrhodist
• Residence: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Elizabeth Burkholder, "was born November 23rd, 1857. On November 23rd, 1873 she was married to Henry, son of Peter and Mary Ann (Clemens) Erb. He was born February 8th, 1852. They reside in Lexington and have a family of two 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.].

Elizabeth married Henry Erb 23 Nov 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Peter C. Erb and Mary Ann Clemens) was born 8 Feb 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1911, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Louisa Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2946.10
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1900, Greenwood Township, St. Clair Co, Michigan
• Residence: 1921, Yale, St. Clair, Michigan, USA

Louisa married Elijah B. Bricker 26 Nov 1878, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elijah (son of Benjamin R. Bricker and Esther Bechtel) was born 22 Jan 1858, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-335858
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182816398
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1326

Notes:

Isaac E. Bricker,"the eldest son, was born September 24th, 1835. On July 8th, 1856, he was married to Lydia, daughter of Benjamin and Eliza (Detweiler) Snyder. She was born May 8th, 1833. They reside in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To them were born 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.].

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Bricker. - Isaac Bricker was born in Oxford, Co. Ont., Sept. 24, 1835; died at the home of his daughter near Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 21, 1926; aged 90 y. 6 m. 28 d. On July 8, 1856, he was married to Lydia Snider who died in Mar. 5, 1904. He leaves 6 sons, 4 daughters, 34 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. One son predeceased him. Bro. Bricker had been a member of the Mennonite Church for many years and took an active interest in the work. His place at service was seldom vacant until old age would not permit him to attend. Funeral on April 24, 1926, with service at the home by Bro. J. W. Witmer and at the Blenheim Mennonite Church by Bro. M. H. Shantz. Texts, Amos 4: 12 and Acts 3: 19. Buried in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 13 - June 24, 1926, pages 287, 288.

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ISAAC BRICKER

The traveller who wanders over much of Blenheim township has his attention considerably taken up by the numerous handsome residences he sees on every hand. Mr. Bricker's residence on the fourteenth concession is one that particularly attracts his attention for its dimensions and elegant appearance. Some time ago the writer, who having had occasion to a tarry a short time beneath its roof, was astonished at the remarkably convenient arrangement of the interior. In fact it is the best equipped in this respect of any farm residence he ever entered. It contains sixteen rooms, eight down stairs and a like number upstairs, in addition to the basement, which is partitioned off into six rooms. In the latter is a fine large furnace. From the furnace lead hot air pipes which convey hot air to every room in the house if desired and the entire interior made comfortably warm in a few minutes. There is no danger whatever from fire, as the floor consists of solid portland cement, brick walls and other fire proof material There are seven hot air registers and five for cold air. In the various departments the vegetables, canned fruits, etc, are stored. Two of these are such connected with a dumb waiter, in the kitchen above is combined with a cupboard. By this means the tired housewife is saved the trouble of daily climbing and descending the stairway with a full of eatables, etc.

The residence, it will be observed, is double structure, one not being occupied by Mr. Bricker and wife, and the other half occupied by son, Isaiah, and family. As you enter the front doorway you find spacious hallway and a splendid open stairway which is divided by a banister. The apartments occupied by the parents are duplicated in that portion occupied by the son. Beautiful stained glass in the front, lends attractiveness to the interior of the hall. The wood work is neatly carved black ash finished in oil. In the basement is a large furnace with boiler for heating water for washing clothes, butchering, etc., and adjoining which is a large brick woodshed On top of the roof of the main dwelling is a square space surrounded by a handsome iron railing. From this space a magnificent view of the country for a radius of from five to six miles can be obtained, and the blue capped environments of Woodstock, at least twenty miles to the southwest are plainly visible. This residence can be seen from quite a distance ere you reach it. On the left hand side of the lane as you enter is a new hedge of Norway spruce, Scotch pine and Canadian cedar intermingled. To the right is a row of maples and basswood. The residence is certainly one of consider able architectural beauty and is principally of Mr. Bricker's own design.

Mr. Bricker was born on lot 6, 14 h concession, in 1835, on the old homestead hewed out of the wilderness back in the thirties by his father, the late Peter Bricker. The latter was born near Chicopee in 1808. The mother, formerly Susanna Erb, was born near Bridgeport, Waterloo County, in 1816

She died at the age of seventy-six years, and she was followed by the father in 1892, aged 84 years. They were for many years prominently identified with this section and endured their share of the hardships incident to the early settlement of Blenheim township. They moved to lot 6 in 1834 at a time when the Asiatic cholera was raging in this section. The mother was taken down with the deadly terror, but she fortunately survived and was spared to her husband and family. They had lived on the 15 h concession forty years, and subsequently in Berlin for seventeen years. After that they moved to the home occupied by Henry Cassell near Haysville, where they lived about a year when they died.

Isaac the subject of this sketch, received a very limited education, his only chances for acquiring knowledge, being during the winter months in the primitive school. He being the oldest child in the family his services were therefore naturally in greater demand by the father. He faithfully remained subject to parental authority on the old homestead until he was twenty-one years of age. At about that time he formed a matrimonial alliance with Lydia, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Detweiler) Snider. The mother is now in her sixty-sixth year. The result of this union is a family of eleven children, distributed now as follows:

Oliver, the oldest child and son, is in Manitoba; David is farming near Doon; Benjamin and Peter are twins, Peter working on the farm of Joe Bower's and Ben cultivating tobacco in Essex county; Sarah is the wife of Aaron Bowman near Mannheim; Mary is the wife of Noah Bowman of Roland, Man; Isaiah, wife and child living at the home place; Isaac is employed with Mrs. Hall, near Plattsville; Lydia is the wife of Jacob Bergey in Manitoba; Melinda is the wife of Aaron Bergey of Bellerue on the Allegheny, Pa; Anson is still living at home.

Mr and Mrs Bricker did not come to this their first home as man and wife on a bed of roses. It was in sad contrast to the elegant home they can now call their own and live in peace and comfort during the remaining years of their life. An old frame house was then their abode, and the premises were sparsely provided with the necessary conveniences. But harmoniously they went to work, gradually making improvements, tilled their land and reared their large family, finally accomplishing the results I have just described. While they are now not actively engaged in farming they strive to keep their minds occupied in a minor way. A garden, several cows, a few hogs and chickens being about the extent of their farming at present is the chicken coop they take consider able pride and well they may, for one must go many miles before he finds as fine a lot of fowl. Among the lot I noticed some splendid specimens of the partridge cochin, light Brabmas, black Langshans and Plymouth Rocks. In the barnyard will be found a number of fine porkers of the Tamworth and Berkshire variety.

Mr. and Mrs. Bricker are both members of the Mennonite church with which they have been connected for a period covering nearly forty years. The former has been trustee of his school section for quite a number of years and is always favorable to anything that tends to promote the best welfare of our public schools.

During the earlier years of the married life Mr. and Mrs. Bricker seldom travelled any distance from home. But of late years they have seen considerable of the country, having visited their children in Manitoba and some years ago went on an excursion to the Niagara Falls.

They are now enjoying life to life fullest extent in a quiet christian way, being well entitled to the fruits of many years of toll and well spent life.

Isaiah, the son, has charge of the farm and is having good success. In his stables are several find roadsters. In ….. particularly taken with the way is arranged for convenience Jacob's Ladder, as the old men calls in is to its idea of his own. It is a stationary affair in the centre of the barn reaching from the floor to the roof. In 1876 this bar was struck by lightninage and totally destroyed. It was a set back and quite serious loss to the father at the time

Waterloo County Chronicle 30 Mar 1899, p. 3

Isaac married Lydia Snyder 8 Jul 1856. Lydia (daughter of Benjamin Schneider and Elizabeth Detweiler) was born 8 May 1833, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1904, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1327

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Cassel
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1328
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Mary Ann Bricker
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Ann Bricker," was born July 8th, 1839. She is married to John B. Cassel. They reside near Haysville, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To them were born four children, namely: VI Ephraim, married to Hannah Bricker; VI Samuel, married to Miss Marks; VI Susannah, married to Noah Shantz; and VI Sarah (dead)."


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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Mary Ann Bricker, wife of Henry Cassel, was born July 8, 1839; died Jan. 4, 1922; aged 82 y. 5 m. 27 d. She united with the Mennonite Church in early life and remained faithful until death. She leaves 2 sons, 1 daughter, 9 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Blenheim Church, near New Dundee, Ont., Jan. 6, conducted by Bros. Moses H. Shantz and Manasseh Hallman. Text, II Tim. 4: 6-8.


Gospel Herald - Volume XIV, Number 46 - February 16, 1922, page 911, 912

Mary — Henry B. Cassel. Henry (son of John Cassel and Sarah Biehn) was born 8 May 1835, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 20 Sep 1900, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Hannah Hagey
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1329
• Residence: 1860, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Hannah Bricker,"was born October 14th, 1841, and died December 21st, 1876. She was married to Daniel B. Hagey, a farmer. They had 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.].

Hannah married Rev. Daniel B. Hagey 7 Feb 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Daniel (son of Bishop Joseph B. Hagey and Sophia Bricker) was born 6 Jan 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1908; was buried , Windfall United Cemetery, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1330
• Residence: 1868, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; livery
• Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Livery
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Methodist

Notes:

Peter Bricker,"was born September 3rd, 1844. He is married to Caroline Bricker. They reside near Grafton, North Dakota, where he is engaged in farming. To them were born eight 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.].

Peter married Caroline Bricker 26 May 1868, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of Abraham "Abram" Bricker and Catharine Hallman) was born 13 Apr 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Rebecca Ernst
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1331
• Residence: 1867, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Rebecca Bricker," was born September 29th, 1846, She is married to Samuel Ernst who was born May 26th, 1841. They reside in the town of Berlin. They have one adopted daughter named Emma Bricker, born January 4th, 1874,"


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.].

Rebecca married Samuel Ernst 8 Jan 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Samuel (son of Heinrich "Henry" Ernst and Susannah Reist) was born 26 May 1841, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1332

Notes:

Susannah Bricker,"the seventh and youngest daughter of Peter and Susannah (Erb) Bricker, was born June 24th, 1849, and died October 15th, 1851."

^{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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19365312
• Interesting: story, news
• Name: P. E. W. Moyer
• Name: Peter Erb William Meyer
• Eby ID Number: 00081-4847
• Occupation: 1861; Student
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; (?)
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; publisher
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Publisher
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1901, 290 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Peter Erb William Moyer, M. A., "was born in the village of Preston, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, October 3rd, 1836. When the subject of this notice was only about a year old his parents moved to a bush farm in what is now known as Williamsburg neighborhood, Waterloo Township, where his early years were spent, working on the farm in summer and going to school in winter. When only fifteen years of age he commenced to teach a public school and spent some four or five years between teaching in winter, helping on the farm in summer, and engaging in some minor business affairs.

When about twenty years old an event transpired which was the means of changing the whole tenor and ambition of his after life. Becoming convinced that life would be a great failure without the love of Christ in his heart, he gave himself to the Saviour of men and became a member of the Methodist Church of which he has been an active and zealous member ever after. He had a strong desire to do what good he could to his fellowmen and very soon commenced to perform the duties of a local preacher. He then attended Victoria University, at that time located in Cobourg, Ontario, for four years and graduated in arts, receiving the degree of B. A., and three years later that of M. A.

He spent three years as a travelling preacher, but owing to failing of health and other considerations, satisfactory to his own mind, he decided to devote himself to newspaper life, having for some years acted as correspondent of a number of leading religious and secular papers in Canada and the United States, all his articles being of more than ordinary ability and gladly accepted. In spring of 1866 he purchased the 'Waterloo Chronicle' which he conducted for some four years and greatly increased the number of its subscribers, the amount of its business and financial value.

During the first of these years he wrote a history or sketches of the early settlements and pioneers of Waterloo and published them in a series of articles in that paper. They were highly interesting and have been made the foundation for all succeeding attempts to write larger or shorter accounts of these early eventful times. Disposing of his Waterloo business, he purchased a daily paper in St. Catharines which he successfully carried on for eight years. Having a good offer to dispose of that establishment, he accepted it and then returned with his family to his native county and shortly after started the 'Berlin Daily News' of which he is still editor and proprietor. He is a fluent, independent and vigorous writer, intensely in earnest, thoroughly Canadian in all his feelings and aspirations, and never fails to make his readers understand what he means.

His domestic life has been unusually happy. In 1868 he was married to Elizabeth H., the eldest daughter of the late William Ardagh, alderman and contractor, Toronto, and they have been blessed with nine bright children who are all alive at this time of printing. Mr. Moyer has for many years been an efficient and able member of the municipal council of the town of Berlin and has never failed to use his best energies to advance its interests and promote its growth. There are few, if any, public improvements in the town which have not had his strong advocacy and help. He has also held a number of other offices of trust, the duties of which he has always faithfully attended to. He is a member of a number of benefit and fraternal societies, and in some of them from year to year a representative, officer and active worker in their supreme councils.

For nearly forty years he has been an official and active worker in the Methodist Church, and has been a lay delegate in a number of annual conferences and of the last general conference, the highest court and only legislative body of that great church. Mr. Moyer has had a very busy life, a large part of his work being done under the disadvantage of being a great sufferer for many years from feeble health and chronic rheumatism. The names of his children are as follows: Alice, Mary, William, married to Minnie Wagner, Ellen, Ada, Charles, Edward, Lillie, and Herbert."

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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PETER ERB WM. MOYER

M.A., editor and proprietor of the Daily News, Berlin, Ont., was born October 3rd, 1836, at Preston, Waterloo County. His parents were William and Mary (Erb) Moyer. His father was born in Pennsylvania in 1809, and came to Waterloo County in 1823, where he was a successful farmer and speculator. His mother was of Pennsylvania Dutch descent. Mr. Moyer received his education at the public schools and Victoria University, graduating from the latter institution in 1865. He taught school successfully at the early age of fifteen, and continued it for some years. He afterwards attended Victoria College four years, and spent three years as a probationer, preaching in the Methodist ministry. In 1866 he purchased the Waterloo Chronicle, which he conducted with success for over three years, when he sold out for an advance over what he paid for it. He then purchased the Daily Times, St. Catharines, afterwards merged into the News. After conducting this paper for a number of years, he sold out, and in 1878 started the Daily News, Berlin, it being the first daily paper in the county. This paper has been a success from its establishment, which is entirely due to the proprietor's energy and ability. Mr. Moyer is a public-spirited citizen, and is active in all matters pertaining to the welfare of Canada. He has been the leading advocate in his town of street railways, electric light, water works, new factories, etc., and is usually successful bringing about all the reforms and enterprises he advocates. He was town councillor for some years. In religion he is a staunch Methodist, and in politics an active Conservative, but ever independent in the advocacy of right. He is a member of the A.O.U.W., R.A. and C.O.C.F., holding the office of Past Master in all except the Mr. Moyer was married in 1868 to Elizabeth Harriet, daughter of the late Wm. Ardagh, Toronto, who was alderman there some years. His family consists of four sons and five daughters.

The Canadian Album, Men of Canada Vol 1., 1891 pg 474

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Peter E.W. Moyer, publisher of the "Berlin Daily News", died on Thursday morning after a lengthy illness, at the age of 59 years, 9 months, and 6 days. He was born in Preston, and when he was 1 year old, his father moved to a farm in the still rather uncivilized area of Williamsburg, Waterloo township. At the age of 15 years, he began to teach school, then for a time, he took photographs, and was an employee in a store, and at the age of 20, he entered Victoria University in Cobourg, where he received an M.A. Thereafter, he was a Methodist preacher for several years, and then bought the Waterloo Chronicle in 1866, which he published for 4 years; then, he began a daily religious newspaper in Toronto, which however, did not last long. Then, he published a daily newspaper in St. Catharines for 8 years, took over his father's farm near Berlin in 1877 on the latter's death, and in the same year, began the "Daily News" here, which he directed up until his death. In politics, he was a strong Conservative; he advocated high protective tariffs years before the Conservative Party concerned itself with the matter, for which reason he was called the father of the N.P. He had already been , and became again in this year, a member of the town council. He had been married since 1868 and is survived by his widow and 9 children, 4 boys and 5 girls. His funeral took place on Saturday, with a large attendance, at the Mennonite cemetery in the east end of the city.

Berlin Journal - Thursday, July 16,1896. (p.4-col.5)

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Moyer, P. E. W, publisher Daily and Weekly News. Owns 86 acres within the corporation of Berlin. Was born in this county, 1836.

Illustrated Atlas of the County of Waterloo, H. Parsel & Co., Toronto - 1881

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Died, at his residence, "The Retreat" 82 Queen's Avenue, Berlin, on Thursday morning, July 9th, 1896. P.E.W. Moyer, M.A. Aged 56 years, 9 months and 6 days. The Funeral Will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. to Trinity Church, thence to the Old Mennonite Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. No Flowers.

Funeral Card

Residence:
Home of Peter Erb William Moyer, Queen Street South. (2016). Vitacollections.ca. Retrieved 24 November 2016, from https://vitacollections.ca/kpl-gsr/3302982/data?n=17

Previously, the address was 82 Queen St. S. There seems to be a problem with the addressing, more research needed.

Peter married Elizabeth Harriet Ardagh 5 May 1868, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of William Ardagh) was born 20 Apr 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1904; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00081-4848
• Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; (?)
• Residence: 1865, Victoria Park, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Elected Office: 1882, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
• Elected Office: 1884, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Real Estate Salesman
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; private broker
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Retired: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Samuel E. Moyer, "was born August 11th, 1839. His younger days were spent in the school room--teaching. Not finding this calling to his taste, he purchased a farm a little east of Waterloo where he was engaged in farming for a number of years. Some eight or ten years ago he disposed of his farm and moved to Berlin where he lives retired. He was fist married to Jennet Bigger and after her decease to Rebecca Service. To him and his first wife were born two daughters, Mary Jane and Louisa, and with second wife there are three children, Edith, Claude, and Allan."


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 Jennet "Jane" Biggar 19 Sep 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jennet was born CALC 7 Jul 1842, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1872; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Samuel married Rebecca Ann Servos May 1873. Rebecca was born 16 Apr 1846, St. Catharines, Welland, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Ellen Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00081-4849
• Residence: 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Susannah Moyer, "was born August 25th, 1842. She is married to John B. Snyder, a manufacturer. They reside in the town of Waterloo and have four 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.].

Susannah married John Bricker Snider 7 Aug 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Jacob C. Snider and Anna "Nancy" Bricker) was born 25 Aug 1840, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1917; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Hannah Kolb
• Eby ID Number: 00081-4850
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; (?)
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Hannah Moyer, "was born May 31st, 1846. She is married to Dilman Kolb. They used to live on the farm but some years ago they retired from farming and moved to Berlin where they still reside. To them were born 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.].

Hannah married Dilman Kolb 28 Jan 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Dilman (son of Abraham Kolb and Elizabeth Ziegler) was born 15 Oct 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1918; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00081-4851
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; (?)
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Occupation: 1872, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; manufacturer
• Historic Building: 1876, 667 King St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hardware Merchant
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Cyrus E. Moyer, "was born July 11th, 1849. He is proprietor of one of the best paying hardware establishments in the town of Berlin, which he manages himself. He is married to Lizzie, daughter of Sheriff Springer. 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.].

Historic Building:
Built in 1879 the original owner was Cyrus & Elizabeth Moyer. In 1978 it was listed in fair condition and much altered for the original design and is being used as the "Belvedere Rest Home". It is in the second Empire style.

Cyrus married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Springer 9 May 1872, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Mayor-Reeve-Sheriff Moses Springer and Barbara Shantz) was born 5 Jul 1851, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00081-4852

Other Events:

• Name: Lizzie J. Moyer
• Eby ID Number: 00081-4853
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; (?)

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Pamelia Betzner
• Name: Nellie Moyer
• Eby ID Number: 00081-4854
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1901, 15 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1920, 14 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mary Pamelia Moyer, "was born May 20th, 1862. She is married to Josiah Betzner, a book-keeper. They reside in Berlin. To them were born seven 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.].

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Mrs. Mary P. Betzner

Mrs. Mary P. Betzner, 15 Church street, Kitchener, who has been in failing health for several years passed away at the K-W Hospital at 1 a.m. today. The deceased who was a member of the United Church and a member of the Ladies' Aid Society and Women's Missionary Society of that church was in her 68th year. She was predeceased by her husband, Josiah Betzner in 1927. Two sons, Hugh of Dallas, Texas, Orval of Kitchener, five daughters, Mrs. A. H. Holdsworth, Windsor, Mrs. H. W. Shoemaker, Mrs. Clayton Kraft, both of Kitchener, Mrs. Harry Forler, Peterboro, and Mrs. Carl Knechtel of Woodstock, one sister, Mrs. J. B. Snider of Waterloo, and seven grandchildren survive.
The funeral will be held from the residence on Church street, on Saturday at 2: 30 p.m. Internment will take place in the East End Mennonite Cemetery. Rev. W. D. Spence will be in charge


Obituary - Kitchener Daily Record, June 12, 1930

Residence:
Betzner Josiah : Bookkeeper Piano Co [Current Address 2023] 15 Church St [Historical Address] 9 Church

Mary married Josiah B. Betzner Nov 1881. Josiah (son of David Betzner and Catharine Brubacher) was born 4 Jul 1857, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: Brown & Erb
• Business: Menno Erb and Company
• Interesting: business, politics, story
• Name: M. Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2950
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1864, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Elected Office: 1868, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Member of Kitchener Council
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Business: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; M. Erb & Co.
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; furniture and glove manufacturer

Notes:

Menno Erb, "the eldest in the family, was born October 16th, 1842. He is a partner of the well known firm of Brown & Erb, possessors of one of the finest and most prominent furniture houses in the country. These gentlemen carry a most complete and excellent assortment of furniture, embracing none but the best in quality and of the latest styles. Upholstery is also carried on in connection with their business for which they have employed the most skillful workmen. The firm is also doing an extensive business in the manufacturing of gloves and mitts. Their trade in this line extends all over Canada, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Mr. Erb is a native of this county and is well known in Berlin and surrounding country and much respected by all. In business he is conscientious and honorable, and as a citizen upright. He was married to Lydia Bricker and resides at corner of Foundry and Weber Streets, Berlin. His family consists of four 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.].

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DEATH OF MR. MENNO ERB

A Leading and Successful Business Man Passes Away This Afternoon

WAS IN HIS 64TH YEAR

The death of one of Berlin's leading and most successful business men took place at 1.30 o'clock this afternoon in the person of Mr. Menno Erb who was until the head recently the head of M. Erb Co.'s glove works on King street and at the time of his death was the largest shareholder in the Erb glove Co., Limited, which was organized about two weeks ago. The deceased has been in poor health for nearly a year and during the past four months has not. been able to look after his extensive business, being to his home almost entirely. Death was due to diabetes. .

The late Menno Erb was born in Waterloo Township on October 16th, 1842, and was in his 64th year. He was the eldest son of the late Rev. Moses Erb, who passed away several years ago. After obtaining a common school education the deceased engaged in the furniture mercantile business and and when quite young entered into partnership with the late Mr. F Brown. Early in the sixties the firm commenced the manufacture f gloves in addition to the upholstery business and the trade in these lines attended from coast to coast. In the business the deceased was conscientious and honorable was highly esteemed by the business public with whom he came in constant contact.

The deceased was married Lydia Bricker, who survives, with three children, two sons and one daughter, vis., Ephraim and Edward and Maggie (Mrs. Buchanan, of Montreal), Mr. Aaron Erb, of the town, is the only brother of the deceased.

The deceased was a member of the Berlin Town Council in the years 1868 and 1871. He was always interested in the town's welfare and he will be greatly missed as a citizen.

The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the residence corner of Foundry and Weber streets, to Mount Hope cemetery.

Berlin Daily Record 25 Jun 1906 Pg 1

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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.



Business:
In 1867 C. F. Brown began the manufacture of furniture in West King Street, next to Simpson & Co.'s warehouse. Afterward he bought Paul Schmidt's house, 200 feet east of Gaukel Street, on the south side of King Street. Up to 1880 Joseph Devitt was his partner; then Menno Erb. Brown & Erb made also mattresses and gloves.

History of Kitchener

Elected Office:
1868, 1871

Business:
Gloves, Mitts, Shoes, Furniture, Mattresses

Menno married Lydia Bricker 8 Mar 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of John Bricker, III and Susannah Bergey) was born 12 May 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1927, Montreal, Ile De Montreal, Quebec; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2951
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller
• Residence: 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Elected Office: 1882, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; member of Kitchener Council
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Agent
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Comercial Travellor, Shirts & Collars
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Aaron Erb, "was born January 7th, 1849. He is married to Julia Ann Unger. They reside in the town of Berlin where he is engaged as traveling salesman for Messrs. Brown & Erb of Berlin. His family consists of two 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.].

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Oct. 29, 1916: "To Shanley St. to see the ceremony of the laying of the cornerstone of the New Catholic Church; then to funeral of Aaron Erb who was brought home dead from Brandon."

Diary of Susannah Cressman

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Aaron married Julia Ann Unger 2 Sep 1873, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Julia (daughter of Councillor John Unger and Mary "Polly" Bowman) was born 2 Jun 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2952

Notes:

Moses Erb, "the youngest in the family, was born January 5th, 1856, and died December 13th, 1858."


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: 00133-8167
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Noah E. Wismer, "was born December 29th, 1844, and died April 9th, 1867. He was unmarried."


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:

• Elected Office: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Deputy Reeve - Preston
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8168
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonitte
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Harnes
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Moses E. Wismer, "was born April 9th, 1846. On February 16th, 1868, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of Jacob and Magdalena (Snyder) Snider. She was born near Bloomingdale December 6th, 1847. After their marriage they moved on the old 'Wismer Farm' three miles south-east of Berlin where they resided for nineteen years, thence they moved to Doon where he went into partnership with T. & A. B. Snyder. From here he moved on a farm near Preston where he at present resides. His family consists of nine 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.].

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SUDDEN DEATH OF MOSES E. WISMER

One of the town's best known and most highly respected citizens, Moses E. Wismer; one of Preston's outstanding citizens, was removed by death late Saturday afternoon. He had been a resident of the town for 32 years, and there was no citizen who was more highly respected than the late Mr. Wismer. He possessed a very kind and pleasing disposition and made many friends. He was a man who had a good word to say for everyone, was well read, and always took a great interest in town affairs. He was an outstanding figure at nomination meetings for many years and it is doubtful if there was a nomination meeting in the past twenty years at which he was not nominated for some municipal office. He had served in the Council as Deputy Reeve and filled that office to the satisfaction of the ratepayers, proving a valuable representative of the town of Preston at the County Council. In religion he was a Mennonite and in politics he was a staunch Liberal.

The late Mr. Wismer was in his seventy-sixth year and in spite of his advanced age he was hale and hearty. For years he had done all the work on his farm. He had always enjoyed good health, and only on Friday last, complained of not feeling well, but he then would not have a doctor called because he said it was nothing serious. On Saturday, he did his work around the barn during the day and at five o'clock went to the barn to do the evening chores. He had about completed the work around the barn when he suddenly passed away. It was six o'clock when Mrs. Wismer noticed that the cattle were still out in the barnyard, and feeling uneasy she went to the barn to investigate and discovered the lifeless body of her husband lying in the stable. Medical aid was immediately summoned but life was extinct.


The late Mr. Wismer was a son of the late Bishop Daniel Wismer and was born in the vicinity of New Hamburg, on April 9, 1846. Shortly afterwards his parents moved to Lexington, where he obtained his education. On February 16, 1868, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of Jacob Wismer. Following their marriage they moved to the old Wismer farm three miles southeast of Kitchener where they resided for 19 years. Then he and his family moved to Doon where he entered into partnership with T. and A.B. Snyder and from Doon he moved to the farm at Preston, where he died. The news of his death came as a great shock to the family and the citizens of the town. He leaves to mourn his loss, a widow and the following children: Orphan H. Wismer, near Baden in Wilmot Township; Addison M. Wismer, Millroche; Mrs. N. Snider, Blair; Nelson A. Wismer, Seattle, U.S.A. Mrs. Phelps McNabb, Village of Massey, Mrs. Isaac Erb, Kitchener; Herbert D. Wismer, German Mills.

The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 1: 30, with a short service at the house, thence to the East End Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where a service will be held and interment will take place at the East End Mennonite Cemetery.

Moses married Magdalena Snider 16 Feb 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob S. Snider and Magdalena Snyder) was born 6 Dec 1847, Near Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1931, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Moses — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Interesting: story, pioneer
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8178
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; --
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, General
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Isaac E. Wismer, "was born September 15th, 1847. On March 7th, 1869, he was married to Susannah, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Snider. She was born at Bloomingdale, October 7th, 1849. They reside in Elmira. Their 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.].

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WELL-KNOWN MAN CALLED BY DEATH
MR. ISAAC WISMER PASSES AWAY AT RIPE OLD AGE
RESULT OF STROKE

A prominent figure in the life of Elmira was removed from the scene Tuesday night when Mr. Isaac Wismer passed away as the result of a stroke sustained on Friday last when with his usual energy, despite his seventy-five years, he was sweeping the cellar at his home on Park street. Mrs. Wismer, who was upstairs heard him call, and on running to his assistance found him helpless below. She assisted him upstairs but shortly afterwards he lapsed into unconsciousness, from which he never recovered until his death, which was due not only to the stroke but to a pneumonia complication which also set in.

The late Mr. Wismer was born at New Hamburg but moved with his family to Bloomingdale while still a young boy, his school days being spent at the latter village. He married Miss Susan Snider of Bloomingdale, and shortly afterwards moved to Floradale. About thirty years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Wismer moved to Elmira, where Mr. Wismer took an active interest in affairs, his activity in recent years in driving the cattle through the streets of the town for the drovers whose shipping work he attended to being always conspicuous. His white beard, cheery smile, and top boots always identified him as one of the picturesque figures of the pioneer age which has slipped away. He celebrated the fifty-fourth year of his marriage on the seventh of March last.

Besides his widow, he leaves two daughters and three sons as follows: Mrs. James Mann (Jane) of Kitchener, Mrs. Burnham Fisher (Ida) of Petersburg, Mr. Edgar Wismer of Buhl, Idaho, Mr. Arthur A. Wismer of Edmonton, Alberta, and Mr. Leslie Wismer of Edmonton, Alberta.

There survive also two sisters, Mrs. Samuel Moyer, of Kitchener, and Mrs. Croft of Michigan, and one brother Daniel Wismer of Kitchener. The funeral takes place tomorrow afternoon, with services at the house and at the Evangelical church, interment being made in the Elmira Union Cemetery.

Elmira Signet 26 Apr 1923

Isaac married Susannah Snider 7 Mar 1869. Susannah (daughter of Henry Snider and Elizabeth Snider) was born 7 Oct 1849, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1923; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-267532
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Anna Esther "Esther" Kraft
• Name: Esther E. Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8185
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Residence: 1923, , Michigan, USA

Notes:

Esther E. Wismer, "was born near Bridgeport, Waterloo County, Ontario, April 19th, 1849. She is married to John B. Kraft. They reside near Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, where he is engaged in farming. Their 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.].

Anna married John B. Kraft, II 29 Mar 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of George B. Kraft and Esther Bingeman) was born 2 Apr 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1922, Nashville, Barry, Michigan, USA; was buried , Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-294323
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00133-8186
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1876, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Henry E. Wismer, "was born near Bridgeport, Ontario, February 18th, 1851. On December 31st, 1871, he was married to Mary Ann, daughter of Hiram and Esther (Erb) Martin. She was born in Elmira, Ontario, February 7th, 1853. In September, 1877, they moved to Marion County, Kansas, where he died August 8th, 1887. On February 28th, 1893, she was married to John Schwindeman who was born in Switzerland, March 21st, 1852, and came to Canada, Kansas, June 15th, 1883."


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.].

Henry married Mary Ann Martin 31 Dec 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Hiram S. Martin and Esther Erb) was born 7 Feb 1853, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 1921, , Marion Co., Kansas; was buried , Brunk Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Kansas. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Moyer
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8195
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of God
• Residence: 1921, 159 Lancaster St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pentecostal
• Residence: 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Lydia Wismer, "was born near Bridgeport, Ontario, July 14th, 1852. On December 1st, 1872, she was married to Samuel S., son of Abraham and Barbara (Shantz) Moyer. He was born within the corporation of Berlin, March 1st, 1849. They reside in Berlin where he is engaged as a book-keeper. They have a family of eight 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.].

Lydia married Samuel S. Moyer 1 Dec 1872. Samuel (son of Abraham Moyer and Barbara Shantz) was born 1 Mar 1849, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1941, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75629579
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8196
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agent
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Daniel E. Wismer, "the youngest son of Daniel and Sallie (Erb) Wismer, was born near Bridgeport, Ontario, January 31st, 1860. He is married to Theresa, daughter of Adam Gekel. She was born in the town of Berlin where they at present reside. He is an agent for some manufacturing companies. They had a family 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.].

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Wismer. - Daniel E. Wismer was born in Lexington, Ont., Jan. 31, 1860; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont., Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 1934, after a brief illness; aged 74 y. 7 m. 5 d. He resided in Kitchener the past 18 years. In 1878 he was united in holy matrimony with Theressa Geckel who predeceased him ten years. This union was blessed with one daughter, Mrs. I. K. Roos; two sons, Albert and Harry, all of Kitchener, Ont., who survive; and Daniel, who passed away eight years ago. Bro. Wismer was converted in May, 1932, and became a faithful member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener. He frequently confessed that he knew his sins were forgiven and that he was saved. In every home he visited he left a testimony for Christ. The last night he lived he prayed most of the night, and continually asked the good Lord to take him home. The funeral was held at the First Mennonite Church on Sept. 7. Text I Cor. 15: 49. Ministers, Jesse B. Martin and Oscar Burkholder.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 26 - September 27, 1934 - pages 562, 563

Daniel married Theresa Geckel 26 Aug 1877, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Theresa (daughter of Adam Geckel and Catherine Maria Roth) was born 17 Jan 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2954.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2954.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00012-1132.6

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• Eby ID Number: 00012-1132.8

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• Eby ID Number: 00012-1132.4

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• Eby ID Number: 00012-1132.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00012-1132.5

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• Eby ID Number: 00012-1132.7
• Occupation: 1874, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1874, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Moses married Caroline Krupp 24 Mar 1874, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of Isaac Krupp and Nancy Bricker) was born 24 Dec 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1943, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lydia Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00012-1132.9

Lydia married Jonas L. Snider 14 Oct 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jonas (son of Lorenz Schneider and Magdalena "Lena" Lienhardt) was born 20 Sep 1853, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jan 1940, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Smith
• Eby ID Number: 00012-1132.10

Catharine married Daniel Smith 1879. Daniel (son of Peter Schmidt and Catherine E. Otterman) was born 21 Apr 1852, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1949, Clinton, Hullett Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00012-1132.11

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• Eby ID Number: 00012-1132.13

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• Eby ID Number: 00012-1132.12

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• Eby ID Number: 00012-1132.14

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21018431
• Name: Angeline Gehman
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6768
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Angeline Shantz, was born April 10th, 1846. On May 3rd, 1864, she was married to Rev. Solomon Gehman."


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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Gehman.-Angeline (Shantz) Gehman, was born at Bridgeport, Ont., April 10, 1846. On May 3, 1864 she was united in marriage with Solomon B. Gehman, and about 9 years later, both were converted and united with the Mennonite Church. On Nov. 26, 1882, Bro. Gehman was ordained to the ministry which position he faithfully filled till Nov. 19, 1912, when he was called to his reward. He was a powerful speaker, and in most of his sermons, laid special emphasis on repentance and getting right with God, being instrumental in a great revival that took place in Waterloo Co., in 1885. This union was blessed with 6 children of whom one son (John) preceded them. Sister Gehman died at the home of her daughter in Waterloo, aged 81 y. 8 m. 23 d., leaving 2 daughters and 3 sons (Susanna - Mrs. John Wismer, Samuel, Esther - Mrs. Norman Gingerich, Willie, and Solomon).The funeral was held at the Waterloo Mennonite Church on Jan. 6, conducted by Jonas Snider and Noah Hunsberger.

Gospel Herald - Volume XX, Number 43 - January 26, 1928 - pp 942-944

Angeline married Rev. Solomon B. Gehman 3 May 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Solomon (son of Solomon Gehman and Katharine "Catherine" Bechtel) was born 21 Jul 1841, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1912, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: P. E. Shantz sign
• Business: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; P. E. Shantz Foundry
• Honoured: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shantz Hill named for him
• Name: P. E. Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6769
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1872, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1875, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; manufacturer
• Occupation: 1877, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; manufacturer
• Occupation: 1878, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; machinist
• Occupation: 1880, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; foundryman
• Occupation: 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Occupation: 1887, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; manufacturer
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Implement Manufacturer
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer, Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

PETER E. SHANTZ PASSES AWAY IN EIGHTIETH YEAR

Noted Figure In Preston Life Dies Following Stroke Suffered Last Week ; Church Official For 25 Years

Following a stroke suffered last Wednesday Peter E. Shantz died last evening at his home on Church street in his 80th year. The deceased is survived by his wife three daughters, Miss M. B. Shantz, Philadelphia: Mrs. L. Archibald, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. J. G. Gardner, Regina, Sask. and three sons, Cyrus, of Preston; Samuel, of Toronto and Fred, of Preston. Five brothers, Aaron, Samuel and Daniel, of Kitchener, Frank of the state of Washington and Moses of Didsbury, Alta. and one sister, Mrs. Moses Plowman, of Kitchener, also survive. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon from his late residence to the Preston cemetery. The late Mr. Shants was born at Shantz station and came to Preston from Elmira 63 years ago and purchased what is now known as the Shantz foundry from Jacob Wahn. For many years he conducted the foundry business, successfully manufacturing farm implements and later trucks. He retired from active business a few years ago. For many years he had been actively associated with Preston municipal life and always took a keen interest in the town's affairs. He was reeve of Preston at one time and during the federal election of 1896 was the Liberal candidate for the riding and altho defeated polled a large number of votes. The late Mr. Shantz was a faithful member of the United church and for 26 years was recording steward and treasurer of that congregation. At the time of his demise he was senior director of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance company. Mr. Shantz 's passing removes from Preston, one of the town's most notable figures and his demise is mourned by the entire continuity.

Kitchener Daily Record 4 Sep 1928 pg 3

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Peter E. Shantz, "was born August 25th, 1849. He is married to Maria C. Bowers. They reside in Preston, Ontario, where he is engaged in manufacturing all kinds of farm implements"

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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Jacob Beck (born Grand Duchy of Baden, 1816), an enterprising young German, came to Waterloo Township in 1837 from Schenectady, N. Y., having come from Germany the year before. He had invented a peculiar water wheel, described as of small size and large power, which soon gave him an enviable reputation. Starting a small foundry in the Village of New Hope he soon transferred to Preston and built a foundry on the premises later owned by Peter E. Shantz,...

Fifth Annual Report Of The Waterloo Historical Society, 1917


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...Call him Peter … Peter Erb Shantz, born in 1849, to Samuel Y. and Esther (Erb) Shantz. Samuel farmed while Esther raised 13 children at a once-dreamt-of community called Shantz Station about halfway along Highway 7 between Berlin and Guelph.
In his early 20s, Peter was already manufacturing farm implements in Elmira with partner Abraham Z. Detweiler.
Meanwhile, Preston village council was eager to attract industries, so with a $5,000 bonus as the carrot, Shantz and Detweiler agreed to move south.
Backtracking to the early 1850s, Valentine Wahn, John Clare and Jacob Beck operated an iron foundry business on the main road connecting Preston and Berlin.
The frame factory was near the Speed River at the foot of a steep hill. Beck left in 1856, moving to Wilmot Township where he founded Baden. Clare too backed out, so Wahn took over, specializing in making cast-iron stoves.
In 1875, with part of the bonus money, Shantz and Detweiler purchased Wahn's building and established Preston Agricultural Works.

Fire struck in 1883 and Detweiler sold out.
As sole owner, Peter Shantz constructed a solid brick and stone building on the same site and for the next 50 years he produced top-of-the-line farm machinery, warm air furnaces, sleighs and warehouse trucks.
Peter's civic involvement went beyond manufacturing. He was a councillor and deputy-reeve in Preston, sat on the school board, and was the driving force behind erecting Preston's town hall in 1887.
In the 1900 federal election, he placed a close second to George Clare in Waterloo South.
Peter Shantz died in 1928 but the company lasted another four decades. In 1969, it shut down and the property was sold to a Toronto developer who hoped to put up a 12-storey apartment. In 2018, the exact site of his factory is part of the widened intersection at the bottom of Preston, er, Shantz hill....
mills, rych (2018). Flash from the Past: Two long-gone Preston buildings leave historical echoes. TheRecord.com. Retrieved 26 May 2018, from https://www.therecord.com/news-story/8631758-flash-from-the-past-two-long-gone-preston-buildings-leave-historical-echoes/#.WwlexMRKEkU.facebook

Peter married Maria Croft Bowers 1 Oct 1872, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Reeve Cyrus Bowers, Esq. and Elizabeth C. Croft) was born 26 Feb 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1909, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Peter married Cornelia Clemens 14 Feb 1912, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Cornelia (daughter of Joel Clemens, Esq. and Magdalena Shoemaker) was born 8 Apr 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6770
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Wendell E. Shantz, "was born September 16th, 1851. On February 13th, 1872, he was married to Nancy Bowman who was born January 24th, 1851. They reside near Berlin, on the farm formerly possessed by David B. Snyder"


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.].

Wendel married Anne "Nancy" Bowman 13 Feb 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anne (daughter of Rev. Moses B. Bowman and Anna Cressman) was born 24 Jan 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Wendel — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-427184
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6771
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Implement Agent
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agent, Implement
• Residence: 1921, 18 Brubacher St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Aaron E. Shantz, "was born April 7th, 1853. On March 8th, 1874, he was married to Hannah Snyder who was born January 29th, 1857. They reside a little south of Berlin where he is engaged in farming. Their family consisted of seven 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.].

Aaron married Hannah Schneider 8 Mar 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of Joseph Snyder and Sarah, daughter of Deacon Joseph E. Schneider and Sarah "Sallie" Shantz) was born 29 Jan 1857, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-427180
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6772
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Jacob E. Shantz, "was born April 27th, 1855. On November 27th, 1877, he was married to Lydia U. Bowman who was born April 14th, 1855. They reside on the old 'David Schneider Place' at Freeport, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To them were born four 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.].

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Shantz.--Jacob E. Shantz was born April 27, 1855; died at Freeport, Ont., Mar. 31, 1922; aged 66 y. 11 m. 4 d. He was married to Lydia Bowman in November, 1877, who with two sons and one daughter and thirteen grandchildren are left to mourn his departure. He left a testimony that all is well and was ready to go and be with Jesus. Funeral services were held on Apr. 4 at the East End Mennonite Church at Kitchener, Ont., conducted by A. B. Snyder and Jonas Snider. Text, Isa. 26: 3. Burial in adjoining cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 6 - May 11, 1922, pg 127

Jacob married Lydia U. Bowman 27 Nov 1877. Lydia (daughter of Joseph B. Bowman and Leah Unger) was born 14 Apr 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1929, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6773
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Ann Shantz, "twin sister to Jacob E., was born April 27th, 1855. She was married to Isaac C. Snyder, a carpenter."


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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Snyder - On the 24th of June, 1898, at Berlin, Waterloo Co., Ont., Mary Ann Shantz, beloved wife of Isaac C. Snyder, aged 43 years, 1 month and 27 days. Sister Snyder leaves a sorrowing husband and six children, the youngest about 7 years old; two children preceded her to the spirit world; also parents, six brothers, three sisters and many friends, who will miss her at her household duties and in the church services. She was resigned to the will of God and was willing to go at the Master's call. Buried on the 20th at C. Eby's meeting house. Services by S. Bowman in German and N. Stauffer in English to a crowded house of attentive hearers.


Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXV, No. 14, July 15, 1898, pages 220 and 221

Mary married Isaac C. Snyder 5 Sep 1875, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaac (son of Moses E. Schneider and Magdalena Clemens) was born 12 Mar 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1910, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , West Zion Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6774
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Mennonite

Notes:

Moses E. Shantz, "was born May 21st, 1857. On December 12th, 1882, he was married to Magdalena Betzner who was born January 1st, 1861. They reside on the old 'Moses Schneider Place' where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of four 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.].

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Moses E. Shantz, 76 years of age, pioneer setter of the Didsbury district, died in a Calgary nursing home on Saturday, February 10.
He was born near Kitchener, Ont., and came to Didsbury in 1900, where he resided until 1933. Since then he had lived with his children.
Deceased is survived by his wife Magdalena; one daughter, Mrs. Ed. Weber, Calgary. Three sons; Lincoln, Kitchener, Ont.; Clayton, Rosebud, Alta.; Vernon, High River, Alta. Four brothers; Aaron, Samuel and Daniel, Kitchener, Ont., and Frank, Wenatchee, Wash. One sister, Mrs. M. Bowman, Kitchener, Ont.

Didsbury Pioneer, February 15, 1934

Moses married Magdalena Betzner 12 Dec 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Noah Betzner and Barbara Snyder) was born 1 Jan 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1940; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6775
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Elected Office: 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor of Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Retired: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Samuel E. Shantz, "was born February 16th, 1859. On October 5th, 1880, he was married to Lucinda Shoemaker who was born August 9th, 1861. They reside on part of his father's homestead where he is engaged in farming. To them are born 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.].

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S. E. SHANTZ is a native of the County of Waterloo, where he was educated and has since been engaged in farming. He was elected township councillor in 1901, which office he has held continually ever since. Mr. Shantz was a member of the board of health of the township of Waterloo for five years.

Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906 (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 1906)pg 32

Samuel married Lucinda Shoemaker 5 Oct 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lucinda (daughter of David Miller Shoemaker and Jane Ann Hammacher) was born 9 Aug 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1945; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6776
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mail Driver
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Daniel E. Shantz, "was born October 13th, 1860. On February 10th, 1884, he was married to Hannah Snyder who was born October 11th, 1865. They reside on part of her father's old homestead two miles south-east of Berlin where he is engaged in farming."

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.].

Daniel married Hannah Snider 10 Feb 1884. Hannah (daughter of Israel B. Snider and Veronica "Frances" Martin) was born 11 Oct 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1945; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah E. Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6777
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Shantz, "was born April 5th, 1862. She is unmarried and resides with her parents."


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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Bowman. --- Susanna E., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Y. Shantz, was born in North Dumfries, April 5, 1862; died suddenly at her home in Kitchener, Ont.; aged 82 y. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church. Her husband, Moses C. Bowman, passed away April 28, 1933. Surviving are 4 sons (Alvah S. and Edwin S., Guernsey, Sask.; Henry S. and Moses S., of Kitchener), one daughter (Melinda, of Kitchener), 2 brothers (Daniel, of Kitchener, and Franklin, Wenatchee, Wash.), and 15 grandchildren. Four sisters and six brothers predeceased her. She was a faithful Christian and a real helpmeet in a pastor's responsibility. She was known for her kindliness and hospitality. She will be greatly missed in the church, city, and community, as well as by the family. Funeral services were in charge of the pastor, C. F. Derstine. Text, Num. 23: 10 - "The Victorious End of the Righteous." The brethren S. F. Coffman, M. Hallman, ad Merle Shantz spoke tributes to the departed.


Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVII, No . 49 - March 9, 1945 - pages 1006, 1007

Susannah married Rev. Moses C. Bowman 20 Oct 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Moses (son of Rev. Moses B. Bowman and Anna Cressman) was born 1 Jan 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: F. E. Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6778
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Business: 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; F. E. Shantz & Co. dealers in real estate
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Real Estate Agent
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1945, Wenatchee, , Saskatchewan

Notes:

Franklin E. Shantz, "was born October 13th, 1863. On September 28th, 1886, he was married to Selina Cressman who was born December 15th, 1867. They reside on his father's old homestead."


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.].

Franklin married Selina Cressman 28 Sep 1886. Selina (daughter of Abraham C. Cressman and Veronica Snyder) was born 15 Dec 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1945; was buried , Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington, United States. [Group Sheet]