Rev. Peter Cober

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985
• Occupation: 1875, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1888, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario; minister
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Rev. Peter Cober, "was born May 7th, 1853. (The writer heard him narrate the story of his conversion at the Breslau Camp meeting). When a young man he felt the influence of the Spirit striving with him, but for some time he resisted the Spirit and hence no regeneration was produced. Thus he lived for several years, until he was brought under conviction by a spiritual sermon to which he listened, and after a protracted struggle committed himself to God. He soon joined himself with the Mennonite Brethren in Christ. Some years ago he entered the ministry and has been stationed on different fields of labor under the Canada Conference and has so far proved himself to be an able minister and a useful instrument in the hands of God in winning souls for the Lord's kingdom. At the annual conference held at Breslau, Ontario, the last week in March 1895, Mr. Cober was elected presiding elder for the North District. He is married to Martha Steinacker and resides in Stayner, Ontario. 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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Cober was converted at the age of 21 and the following year he united with the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church (now the Evangelical Missionary Church). A few years later Cober moved to Michigan, and in 1881 he began preaching at Brown City as the first pastor of the church there. He also served for a few years in the Indiana-Ohio Conference (at Bethel), being ordained by that conference in 1884. Soon afterward this ordination he returned to Ontario, where he spent most of his 42 years in the active ministry, serving pastorates at Markham, Kitchener, Kilsyth, New Dundee, Shrigley, Breslau, Maryboro, and Hespeler.

Cober was presiding elder of the Ontario conference for 10 years, 1895-1901 and 1903-1907, and chairperson of six conferences, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1905, and 1906. He also served at various times as conference evangelist and as a member of the several boards of the Ontario conference. He was a delegate to general conferences and chairperson of one ( Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, 1896).

In a few respects Peter Cober's record was unique. He was the first subscriber to the Gospel Banner, opened the first city mission of the Ontario Conference (Collingwood, 17 September 1897), and attended 60 consecutive annual conferences (1881 to 1940 inclusive).
In 1923 he retired from pastoral work, residing at Kitchener, Ontario, from then until his death 23 March 1941. Interment was made in Woodlawn cemetery.

Storms, Everek R. "Cober, Peter (1853-1941)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1953. Web. 25 February 2011. https://www.gameo.org/encyclopedia/contents/C634ME.html.

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COBER, PETER

An active clergyman of Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church for approximately forty years, prior to his retirement eighteen years ago, in his 87^th year, at his home, 21 Chapel St. in Kitchener, following an illness of several months. His last surviving sister, Mrs. Abram Witmer died a few hours earlier at her home in Victoria, BC. Rev. Cober entered the ministry in 1881 and was ordained in 1884. His early years as a clergyman were spent in Michigan and Indiana. In addition, he served several churches in Ontario. Prior to his retirement, Rev. Cober was presiding elder of the M. B. C. Church for ten years. He served as pastor of Kitchener Church for four years. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Cober, he was born on May 7, 1853 on the 3^rd concession of Puslinch Township, just east of the townline. In his passing, a descendant of one of the pioneer families was lost. His parents took up residence in a log house on lot 2, shortly after their marriage. At that time, the whole district was a hardwood forest. Wild game was plentiful and deer, bears and wolves were common. Rev. Cober did not live in the old house, however, as the family moved into a new home, which is now still standing on the property. In 1875, he married Martha Steinbacher, who predeceased him in 1935. Rev. Cober was noted, in the ministry, for his cheerful disposition. Surviving are three sons, Vernon L. of Kitchener; Wilfred A. of Buffalo; Milton S. of Kitchener; three daughters, Mrs. Allen Good of Conestoga; Mrs. Harvey Stauffer of Kitchener; and Mrs. William G. Waldron of Brantford. Two sons died in infancy. He was predeceased by two brothers and five sisters. A short private service was held Wednesday, March 26, 1941 at 2 at his residence, followed by public service at Bethany Mennonite Church at 2: 15. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

Cober, Peter - Born in Pushlinch Township, Wellington County, Ontario, May 7, 1853. Parents were Nicholas and Nancy (Holm) Cober. Raised on the farm and educated in the common school.

Converted at the age of twenty-one, entered the ministry in 1881, and ordained in 1884.

Married to Martha Steinacher, September 28, 1875. Eight children: Rosa, Addie, Ira, Samantha, Vernon, Wilfrid, Milton, and Gordon, the third and last being deceased.

Held pastorates at Ubly and Deanville, Mich.; Bethel and Goshen, Ind.; Markham, Berlin, Kilsyth, Bethel, Shrigley, Breslau, Maryboro, and Hespeler, Ont.

Presiding Elder of the Ontario Conference for two terms, totaling ten years; member of six General Conferences and chairman of one of them; member of the Executive Committee for a number of years; member of the Ontario Foreign Mission Board and of the United Orphan and Mission Board.

History of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church., Jasper Abraham Huffman ... editor-in-chief., The Bethel Pub. Co, New Carlisle

Rsrch. Note:
7 May 1853-23 March 1941). Peter Cober was the son of Nicholas and Nancy (Holm) Cober. He was born on May 7, 1853, in Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., ON. On Sept. 28, 1875, he married Martha Steinacher, and together they had eight children, two of whom died in infancy.
Cober was converted at the age of 21 and the following year he united with the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church (now the Evangelical Missionary Church). A few years later Cober moved to Michigan, and in 1881 he began preaching at Brown City as the first pastor of the church there. He also served for a few years in the Indiana-Ohio Conference (at Bethel), being ordained by that conference in 1884. Soon afterward this ordination he returned to Ontario, where he spent most of his 42 years in the active ministry, serving pastorates at Markham, Kitchener, Kilsyth, New Dundee, Shrigley, Breslau, Maryboro, and Hespeler.
Cober was presiding elder of the Ontario conference for 10 years, 1895-1901 and 1903-7, and chairperson of six conferences, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1905, and 1906. He also served at various times as conference evangelist and as a member of the several boards of the Ontario conference. He was a delegate to general conferences and chairperson of one (Coopersburg, PA, 1896).
In a few respects Peter Cober's record was unique. He was the first subscriber to the Gospel Banner, opened the first city mission of the Ontario Conference (Collingwood, Sept. 17, 1897), and attended 60 consecutive annual conferences (1881 to 1940 inclusive).
In 1923 he retired from pastoral work, residing at Kitchener, ON, from then until his death March 23, 1941. Interment was made in Woodlawn cemetery.

Peter married Magdalena Martha Steinacker 28 Sep 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Peter Steinacker and Margaret Voltz) was born 1 Mar 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1935; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985.7

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• Name: Rosanna Elizabeth "Rosa" Good
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985.2
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Rosanna — Allan R. Good. Allan (son of Henry B. Good and Sarah Reist) was born 1 Aug 1868, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1945; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Addie Cober
• Name: Sarah Adelaide "Addie" Stauffer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-336442
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Sarah married Harvey Weber Stauffer 28 Sep 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harvey (son of Isaac S. Stauffer and Barbara Weber) was born 1881, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 1956; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Adie Cober
• Name: Sarah Adelaide Stauffer
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985.3

Sarah married Harvey Weber Stauffer 28 Sep 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harvey (son of Isaac S. Stauffer and Barbara Weber) was born 1881, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 1956; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Samantha Waldron
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985.4
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1910, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mission Worker

Samantha married George William Waldron 5 Oct 1910, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of Henry Waldron and Adelaide Smallcombe) was born 1884, Bristol, , Gloucestershire, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Cober Printing
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985.5
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?, Shop
• Residence: 1921, 87 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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COBER,Vernon L.- at K-W Hospital on Saturday, July 31,1976 after a lengthy illness, Vernon Lloyd Cober,of 96 Samuel St.,Kitchener,aged 88 years. Mr. Cober was born in Markham, Ont., a son of the late Rev. Peter Cober and the former Martha Steinbacker. A resident of the Twin Cities for more than 70 years. A member of Trinity United Church. He was appointed a life elder of the church in 1925 and formerly a member of the church choir for many years. Formerly a member of the Waterloo County Children's Aid Society and the Christian Business Men's Assoc. Mr. Cober founded the Cober Printing Limited in 1919 and along with his son, Lloyd continued its operation until failing health forced him to retire. Predeceased by his wife, the former Florence Martin, in October 1970, by a daughter Dorothy in 1935 and by two brothers and three sisters. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Willow Cober, his grandchildren,Billy Anne (Mrs. Thomas Gural) and Peter W. Cober, his great-grandchildren, Cara Lynn Gural and Brock Dean Cober, all of Kitchener; and a brother, Milton S. Cober of Calgary. Funeral sevice was held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Dr.E.E.Kent and the Rev. David Watson officiating. Interment was made in the family plot in Woodland cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Aug 1976

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FOUNDER OF PRINTING FIRM DIES.

Vernon L.Cober, 88,founder of Cober Printing Ltd. in Kitchener, died Saturday after a lengthy illness. Mr. Cober, born in Markham, founded the printing firm in 1919 and continued with his son, Lloyd until failing health forced him to retire. Mr. Cober was a member and life elder of Trinity United Church and a former member of the board of the Waterloo County Children's Aid Society and the Christian Busunessmen's Association. Surviving are his son, a daughter, two brothers and three sisters. The funeral was held today.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Aug 1976

Vernon — Florence Estella Martin. Florence (daughter of George Martin and Annie E. Seward) was born 30 Jul 1889, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1970; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985.6

Wilfrid — Florence Desmann. Florence was born 1896; died 1967; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23941

Milton married Lauretta Florence "Fern" Eby 5 Oct 1921, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. Lauretta (daughter of Isaac M. Eby and Elizabeth Bergey) was born 12 Aug 1894, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-452205

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Obituary for Alda Stauffer

Passed away peacefully to her eternal home on Friday, February 11, 2005 at Lanark Heights Long Term Care, in her 98th year following a brief illness.

Lovingly remembered by her sister Helen Betzner, of Kitchener and nephew Barry Betzner, of Hamilton.

Predeceased by her parents, Harvey and Sarah (nee Cober) Stauffer, her brother, Gordon Stauffer and his wife Mabel (Dec.13/93) and her sister, Irene Stauffer (Jan. 28/95).

Miss Stauffer's family will receive relatives and friends from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM on Sunday, February 13, 2005 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (749-8467) followed by a funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home at 3:30 PM. Pastor Ron Curl officiating. Reception to follow in the funeral home.

Private interment at Woodland Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Women's Ministries of Canada or Emmanuel Bible College would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-452202

Gordon — Mabel Isabel Egan. Mabel was born 10 Mar 1910, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1995, Cambridge, , Washington, New York, United States; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-452204

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• Name: Helen Beatrice Betzner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-452206

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BETZNER, Helen Beatrice (nee Stauffer) - Passed away peacefully to her new home in Heaven on February 6, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, at the age of 92, following a brief illness. She was born in Guelph on August 9, 1915. Lovingly remembered by her son, Barry Royal Betzner of Hamilton. Predeceased by her parents, Harvey and Adelaide (nee Cober) Stauffer; her husband, Royal Betzner; her sisters, Irene Stauffer and Alda Stauffer; and her brother, Gordon Stauffer and his wife Mabel. Helen's family will be receiving relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St. Kitchener on Sunday, February 17, 2008 from 1 p.m. until the time of Helen's funeral service in the Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p.m. As expressions of sympathy donations to Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church (Kitchener) or Emmanuel Bible College (Kitchener) would be appreciated by the family. (Cards available at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 519-749-8467).

THE RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Feb. 13, 2008

https://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/helen-betzner-1065905425

Helen — Royal Oliver Betzner. Royal (son of Oliver S. Betzner and Samantha Hallman) was born 11 Jul 1913, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2
• Misfortune: killed in WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56488

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Ontario Flier Missing After Air Operations \endash Sgt. Wilbur Lloyd Waldron of Allenford, Ont., is missing as a result of operations overseas, Royal Canadian Air Force headquarters announced today. His aircraft failed to return from an operational flight on April 9.

Born at Kitchener, Ont. in 1915, Sgt. Waldron was educated at Galt Collegiate Institute and Kincardine High School. Prior to enlistment at Hamilton April 22, 1940, he was employed in Hepworth, Ont., Kincardine, Ont., and Kitchener.

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William George Waldron, reside at Allenford.

Ottawa Citizen - 14 Apr 1941

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Sgt. Wilbur Lloyd Waldron, R.C.A.F., was the eldest son of Mrs. Waldron and the late Rev. W. G. Waldron, who was Minister of the Marlboro' Street United Church from 1940 until his death in 1944. On April 9, 1941, Sgt. Waldron was reported missing after air operations to Emden, Germany. Born at Kitchener in 1915, Sgt. Waldron was educated at Galt and Kincardine and, prior to his enlistment in Hamilton on April, 22, 1940, was employed in Hepworth, Kincardine and Kitchener. His R.C.A.F. training as an observer carried him to Toronto, Malton and Jarvis and he graduated from the Trenton school going overseas in November, 1940.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-322469
• Residence: 1921, 87 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1935, 94 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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DOROTHY GRACE COBER

As a result of a strepticoccus infection Miss Dorothy Grace Cober, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon I. Cober, 94 Samuel street, passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo hospital at seven o'clock this morning. Miss Cober had been ill one week. Her death makes the second bereavement in the family within a week. Mr. Cober's mother, Mrs. Peter Cober having died last Wednesday. The deceased was born in Kitchener on July 1,1912 and was in her 23rd year. She was a member of Trinity United Church, a member of the church choir, secretary of the young peoples Society of the church, a member of the J.O.T. class of the bible school and an officer in the Young Womens Mission Circle. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon I. Cober and by one brother Mr. Lloyd Cober at home. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon with a private service at the home of her parents at two o'clock to be followed by a service at Trinity United Church at 2: 30 o'clock. Interment will be made in Woodland cemetery. Rev. Charles Logan, the Pastor of the Church will have charge of the services. The remains will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until Friday at three o'clock when they will be removed to the home.

Kitchener Daily Record 13 Jun 1935

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-322468
• Residence: 1921, 87 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150858

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COBER Lloyd George--Peacefully, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1994, Lloyd Cober, in his 79th year. Loving husband of Willow Cober of Eventide Home; dearest father of Billie-Anne and Tom Gural and Peter and Wendy Cober, all of Kitchener. Grandpa will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Cra-Lynn Gural and Brock and Todd Cober. He was predeceased by his parents, Vernon and Florence Cober and by his sister, Dorothy. The family will receive friends at the Westmount Funeral Chapel, 1001 Ottawa St. S.(at Westmount Road) Kitchener, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Church on Thursday at 2 p.m. Cremation.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 27 Sep 1994

Lloyd — Willow Fern. Willow was born 1920; died 1999; was buried 2 Feb 1999, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Billie-Anne — Thomas Gural. [Group Sheet]