Catherine Van Hoben

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• Name: Catherine Wideman
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8027.15

Catherine — Rev. Henry Wideman. Henry (son of John Wideman) was born 1757, , Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 24 Jun 1810, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario; was buried , Dickson Hill Cemetery, Markham, York, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00129-8046

Notes:

Eva Wideman, "died in November 1809, aged 14 years."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

• Name: Anna Heise
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8044

Notes:

Anna Wideman, "was married to Joseph Heise, a farmer."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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 — Joseph Heise. Joseph was born Abt 1772; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235831418
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8051
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

Notes:

Jacob Wideman, "the only one of Rev. Henry Wideman's family who resided in Waterloo County, was married to Barbara Lichty. He resided in Woolwich Township where he was engaged in farming. To them was born a family 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

Jacob — Barbara Lichty. Barbara was born 1780, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 15 Oct 1855; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00129-8028

Notes:

Christian Wideman, "was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in 1780 or 1781. He was married to Mary Kauffman and resided in Bucks County until 1805 when he also moved to Canada and settled in Markham Township, York County, near his father's place. Here he was ordained deacon of the Mennonite body. To him and his wife were born the following 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.].

Christian — Mary Kaufman. Mary was born 31 Jul 1781, , Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Apr 1872. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catherine Shenk
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8045

Notes:

Catherine Wideman, "was married to Henry Shenk, a farmer."


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 — Henry Shenk. Henry was born Abt 1781; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00129-8048

Notes:

John Wideman, "no report of him."


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:

• Name: Lydia Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8043

Notes:

Lydia Wideman, "was married to Michael Eby, a farmer."


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 — Michael Eby. Michael was born Abt 1790, Of, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Barbara Shenk
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8040

Notes:

Barbara Wideman, "was married to Michael Shenk, a farmer."


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 — Michael Shenk. Michael was born Abt 1792; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00129-8042

Notes:

Daniel Wideman, "no report of him."


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: 00129-8047

Notes:

Rev. Adam Wideman, "was married to Magdalena Sherk."


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.].

Adam — Magdalena Sherk. Magdalena died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Sherk
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8041

Notes:

Elizabeth Wideman, "was married to Joseph Sherk, a farmer."


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 — Joseph Sherk. Joseph was born Abt 1795, Of, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00129-8050

Other Events:

• Name: Catherine Wagner
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8065

Notes:

Catherine Wideman, "was married to David Wagner, a wage-earner. They resided in different places in the county. He died in Conestogo and she died in Woolwich Twonship, near Elmira."


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 — David Wagner. David died , Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00129-8052

Notes:

Christian Wideman, "was married to Esther Oyer and resided in Pickering, York County, where he was 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.].

Christian — Esther Oyer. Esther was born 1814; died 1871; was buried , Wideman Mennonite Cemetery, Markham, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Hare
• Name: Anna Lehman
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8066
• Residence: 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Anna Wideman, "was married to John Lehman, a farmer. They reside in Markham Township, York 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.].

Anna — John Lehman. John was born Abt 1810, Of, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario; died Bef 1860. [Group Sheet]

Anna married Samuel Hare 24 Jun 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Samuel (son of Jacob Hare and Sarah Schwenk) was born 1805, , Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Barbara Lehman
• Name: Barbara Stouffer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42468

Barbara — Jacob Stouffer. Jacob died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Barbara — Jacob Lehman. Jacob was born Abt 1802, Of, Pickering, , Ontario, Canada; died Abt 1880, Pickering Twp., York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Johannes Wideman
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8054
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

Notes:

John Wideman, "the third son of Jacob and Barbara (Lichty) Wideman, was born in Pickering Township, York County, Ontario, November 13th, 1817. He was married, April 25th, 1843, to Susannah, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Kreuter) Brand. She was born in Berlin, Ontario, March 1st, 1825. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Wilmot Township, near Manheim, on Rev. Moses Bowman's farm. From here they moved to Woolwich Township, a little north-west of the Conestogo Mennonite Meeting House, near the 'Peterson Farm', where he died November 24th, 1856. After his decease the widow was again married to Joseph Kinzinger. Mr. Wideman's 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.].

John married Susannah Brandt 25 Apr 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Michael Brandt and Elizabeth Kreuter) was born 1 Mar 1825, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1914, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Heinrich Wideman
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8064
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Henry Wideman, "was married to Barbara Eby. They resided in Hay Township, Huron County, Ontario, where he was 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.].

Henry married Barbara Eby 21 Dec 1847, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Peter Eby and Magdalena Erb) was born 15 Jun 1828, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1918, , Michigan, USA; was buried , Bern Mennonite Cemetery, , Huron Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00129-8053

Notes:

Jacob Wideman, "was married to Mary Ann Lehman and resided in Hay Township, Huron County, where he was 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.].

Jacob — Mary Ann Lehman. Mary was born Abt 1830, Of, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Sallie Wideman
• Name: Sarah Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8067
• Residence: 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Sallie Wideman, "was married to John Bricker (No. 1239), a farmer. They resided in Wellesley Township, a little north-east of Hawksville, where she died in 1857, leaving 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.].

Sarah married John C. Bricker 30 Dec 1845, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Peter Bricker and Elizabeth Cress) was born 9 Oct 1825, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1904; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mariah Herr
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8030

Notes:

Mariah Wideman, "was married to Samuel Herr, a farmer."


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.].

Mariah — Samuel Herr. Samuel was born Abt 1800; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Andreas Weidmann
• Name: Andrew Wideman
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8032
• Residence: 1851, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario

Notes:

Andrew Wideman, "son of Christian and Mary (Kauffman) Wideman, was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, March 16th, 1805. He was raised in Markham Township, York County, Ontario, where he was married to Anna Lehman who was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, June 5th, 1805, and died April 5th, 1848. After her decease he was again married, October 27th, 1851, to Susannah Copplen, widow of the late Samuel Eby. She was born November 8th, 1811, and died June 18th, 1875. They resided in Markham Township, York County, where Mr. Wideman died December 23rd, 1868. To him and his first wife 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.].

Andreas — Anna Lehman. Anna was born 5 Jun 1805, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 5 Apr 1848, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Andreas married Susannah Capplen 27 Oct 1851, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah was born 8 Nov 1810, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00045-3440.1
• Occupation: 1870, Sunnidale, Simcoe Co., Ontario; farmer

Samuel — Elizabeth Groh. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Groh and Nancy Detweiler) was born Abt 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1893, Tay Township, Simcoe Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00129-8055
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1884, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Christian Wideman, "the eldest, is married to Catherine P. Martin (No. 4595). They reside in Peel Township, a few miles west of Elmira where he is engaged in farming. Their family is as follows:...Rebecca and Mary Ann are twins and Henry and Elizabeth are twins."


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.].

Occupation:
farmed on the 1st Concession.

Christian married Catharine P. Martin 8 Mar 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Peter G. Martin and Maria Bauman) was born 4 Sep 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1913, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00129-8056
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Menno Wideman, "is married to Judith Martin (No. 4389) and resides a little east of Elmira where he is engaged in farming. His 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.].

Menno married Judith Martin 5 Jan 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Judith (daughter of Daniel Z. Martin and Veronica Schneider) was born 3 Jan 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1907; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165473
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30521185
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8057
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1885, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; hotel keeper
• Occupation: 1890, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mason
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Truman Wideman, "is married to Susannah Snyder and resides in Elmira where he is engaged in blacksmithing. To them are 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.].

_____________

ESTEEMED RESIDENT DEAD

In the death of Truman Wideman who passed away Wednesday, Nov. 15th Elmira loses a widely known and esteemed citizen. Deceased had been ill only a few days having suffered a stroke on Nov. 7th and his death came as a shock to his large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Friday to the Elmira Mennonite church where Rev. E. Bean and Bishop Jonas Snider conducted the service after which interment was made in the Mennonite cemetery. The pall bearers were David Hollinger Menno Snider, Gus Pfaff, Norman Martin, Andrew Wilson and E. Schmidt.

The late Truman Wideman was born on the Peterson farm near Hawkesville, June 1st, 1848. He followed farming for sixteen years on the John Bricker farm two miles west of Elmira. He later moved to: Elmira and bought the blacksmith shop of Jas Stewart which he conducted until a few years ago when. he retired. He was married to Miss Snider their union being blessed with. three sons und five daughters, namely: Nathaniel and Edmund of Detroit, Agnes of Ottawa, Lydia (Mrs. Norman Sulder) of Winterbourne, Clara (Mrs. Byron Trussler) of Waterloo Leah of Kitchener, Hilda (Mrs Fred Schmidt) and Fums (Mrs. Emmanuel Brox) of Elmira Also two brothers John of St Jacobs and Menno of New Jerusalem and one sister, Mrs. Jacob Shoemaker of Elmira and eighteen grandchildren

ATTENDED FUNERAL

Among those who attended the funeral of the late Louis Friedman at Hamilton on Tuesday were J. 13, Weber, Elmira, Martin Friedman, West Montrose; Philip Friedman, Gall: Herman Brohman of Brantford. The late Mr Friedman farmed at West Montrose until two years ago when health failed him and he has been confined at the Ontario Hospital since passing away Sunday, Nov 13.

The Chronicle Telegraph 23 Nov 1922, p. 6

Truman — Susannah S. Snider. Susannah (daughter of David S. Snider and Leah Snyder) was born 26 Sep 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1936; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00129-8059
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Immigration: 1885, , Osceola Co., Iowa
• Immigration: 1901, Olds, Alberta

Notes:

Abraham Wideman, "is married to Anna Hembling. They reside near May City, Iowa, 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.].

_________________________________


Wideman.-Abraham B. Wideman was born in Ontario, Nov. 15, 1851; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Boettger near Kingman, Alta., Nov. 15, 1931. He died on his 81st birthday. On Feb. 6, 1876, he was married to Anna Hembling of Ontario, who preceded him in death 6 years. To this union were born 7 sons and 6 daughters: Edwin, William, Ivy, Abram, Noah, Menno, Elias, Susannah, Martha, Anna, Franey, Lydia and Mary Ann. Elias, Noah, Anna, and Franey died in childhood. All the remaining children reside in the Kingman district except Edwin of Sheridan, Oreg., and Abram of Petoskey, Mich. He leaves 5 sons, 4 daughters, 57 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, 1 half-sister and many relatives and friends. In the year 1885 he with his family moved to Osceola Co., Iowa, residing on a farm until 1901, when they migrated to Western Canada, taking a homestead near Olds, Alberta, residing there until his death. He was in good health until about a year ago, when he suffered a light stroke of paralysis, after which he gradually became weaker until his end. When a young man, he was received into the Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. His seat in church was seldom vacant. In the last days of his life he often expressed a desire to go home; however, he manifested a full resignation to the will of his heavenly Father. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church, near Tofield, Alta., conducted by N. E. Roth and M. D. Stutzman. Text, I Cor. 15: 57; I Cor. 15: 6. Interment in cemetery nearby.


Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIV, No. 37- December 10, 1931 - p. 814, 815

Abraham married Anna Hembling 6 Feb 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Rev. William Hembling and Elizabeth S. Martin) was born 6 Feb 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1925, near, Kingman, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery, Tofield, Alberta. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00129-8058
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

John Wideman, "is married to Mary Cress (No. 2028) and resides in Peel Township, a little west of Yatton P. O. 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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Wideman.-John B., son of the late John and Susannah (Brandt) Wideman, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 22, 1944, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alfred Gilles, St. Jacobs, Ont.; aged 91 y. 3 m. 26 d. He was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Nov. 25, 1852. He farmed in the district for many years, but was retired the last number of years. His wife, the former Mary Cress, predeceased him 21 years ago. Surviving is his daughter (Ger-trude, wife of Alfred Gilles), one grandchild, a half sister (Lydia Kinsinger, Kitchener, Ont.), and a half brother (Richard Kinsinger, Ridgewood, N.J.). He joined the Mennonite Church in his youth and was a member when he died. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on March 24, 1944, in charge of Bro. Roy S. Koch, assisted by S. J. Wittig, pastor of the St. Jacobs Lutheran Church.


Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVII, No . 1 - April 7, 1944, pages 15 and 16

John married Mary Cress 23 May 1875, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Ephraim Cress and Susannnah "Susan" McMahon) was born 10 Dec 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1923; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8062
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Wideman, "is married to David Gingerich (No. 3207), a farmer. They reside near Floradale 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.].

Susannah married David M. Gingerich 5 Jan 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David (son of Moses H. Gingrich and Susannah Martin, son of Moses Gingerich and Susan) was born 1 Sep 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1908, Floradale, 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:

• Name: Elizabeth Barrel
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8061

Notes:

Elizabeth Wideman, "is married to Franklin Barrel, a farmer. They reside at Middleville, Michigan. To them is born one son named Albert."


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 — Franklin Barrel. Franklin was born 1840, , New York State, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Dave Wideman
• Name: David Brandt Wideman
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8060
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Coal Seller
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1893, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Peddler
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Outside
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salvation

Notes:

David Wideman, "was married to Veronica Heckedon who died December 21st, 1894. He resides in Berlin where he is engaged in the oil business. His family consists 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.].

David married Catherine Heckedon 9 Apr 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Henry Heckendon and Anna Houser) was born 12 Aug 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

David married Catherine Heckadon Apr 1889. Catherine was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

David married Nellie A. Sullivan 11 Feb 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nellie was born Mar 1875, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Barbara Shoemaker
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8063
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Barbara Wideman, "is married to Jacob Shoemaker, a farmer. They reside in Pilkington Township, Wellington County, and have 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.].

Barbara married Jacob S. Shoemaker 5 Mar 1882, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of George D. Shoemaker and Magdalena Snyder) was born 15 Jun 1859, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1917, Floradale, 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:

• Name: Elias E. Wideman
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2604.2
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1878, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Weidman. - Elias Weidman was born in St. Jacobs, Ont., Sept. 14, 1851; died Oct. 8, 1942, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ephraim Schaaf of Imlay City, Mich.; aged 87 y. 24 d. He was united in marriage to Polly Martin who preceded him in death 20 years ago. They moved on a farm north of Pigeon, Mich., 50 years ago. The last number of years he made his home with several of his daughters. There were 9 children born to this union (Isaac and Albert of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Lora Schaaf of Imlay City, Mich.; Moses M., Mrs. Saloma Smith and Mrs. Ida Schaaf of Pigeon, Mich.). Two sisters and 2 brothers (Moses, Henry, and Mrs. Magdalena Reist of Pigeon, and Mrs. Lydia Detweiler of Caro, Mich.) also survive. Besides these, he leaves 32 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and many relatives and friends. Two sons and 1 daughter preceded him. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church since his youth. Elias was the first Sunday-school superintendent in the Mennonite Church in Huron Co.; was a charter member of the work at Pigeon. He was a kind and loving father and was loved by all. Fu-neral services were held Oct. 10, conducted at the home of his daughter Lora, Imlay City, by Bro. Paul Wittrig, and at the church in Pigeon by Bro. S. J. Miller, assisted by Bros. Sherman Maust and Paul Wittrig. Interment in the Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 32 - November 5, 1942 - pages 686-688

Elias married Polly Martin 24 Sep 1878, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Polly (daughter of Solomon S. Martin and Leah Shantz) was born 28 Nov 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1922, McKinley Township, Huron Co., Michigan; was buried , Michigan Avenue Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127600
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00031-2604.3
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Wideman.-Moses E. Wideman was born at Waterloo, Ont., July 21, 1858; passed away at the home of his daughter (Mrs. William Bechler), Pigeon, Mich., Oct. 24, 1947; aged 89 y. 3 m. 3 d. He was in fairly good health until about two years before his death. He moved to Michigan in about 1890 and on Feb. 16, 1892, was united in marriage to Mary Ropp. They made their home on a farm in Winsor Twp. (which was all wild land at that time) until 1926, when they moved to the village of Pigeon. He was a charter member of the Mennonite Church of that locality. Surviving are his widow, 3 sons (Afred, Elkton, Mich.; Wesley, Pigeon, Mich.; and Roy, Flint, Mich.), 3 daughters (Mrs. David Swartzendruber, Mrs. John Shelter, and Mrs. William Bechler, all of Pigeon, Mich.), 27 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Magdalene Reist, of Pigeon; and Mrs. Israel Dettweiler, Caro, Mich.), and one brother (Henry, of Pigeon). One son (Edwin) predeceased him in 1906. Funeral services were in charge of Donald King.

Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 34 - November 18, 1947, pages 734 735

Moses married Mary Ropp 16 Feb 1892. Mary (daughter of Peter Ropp and Anna Rupp) was born 6 Apr 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1950; was buried , Michigan Avenue Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Magdalena E. Reist
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2604.4
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Reist, Magdalena (Weidman), was born Aug. 6, 1862, in Woolwich Twp., Ontario; died May 6, 1957, in Bay Port, Mich., at the home of her daughter, Lydia, with whom she had made her home for many years. On Oct. 10, 1880, she was married to Joel Reist. To this union were born 3 sons and 4 daughters. Her husband preceded her in death on June 25, 1925. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Lydia Schwartzentruber, Bay Port, Mich.; Mrs. Malinda Bauman, Pigeon, Mich.; and Mrs. William Eckenswiller, Argyle, Mich.), 19 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, and one brother (Henry, Pigeon, Mich.). She was a charter member of the Pigeon Mennonite Church and is the last one to be called in death. Funeral services were held in the Pigeon Church in charge of Donald King with burial in the church cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume L, Number 23 - June 4, 1957 page 549, 550

Magdalena married Joel W. Reist 10 Oct 1880, , Ontario, Canada. Joel (son of John M. Reist and Susannah Wanner) was born 8 Aug 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1925, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States; was buried , Michigan Avenue Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lydia E. Detweiler
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2604.5
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Lydia E. Wideman
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Dettweiler, --Lydia (Wideman), was born April 17, 1864, in Huron Co., Ont; passed away at her home near Caro, Mich., July 29, 1953; aged 89 y. 3 m. 12 d. She was married to Israel Dettweiler, Oct. 4, 1885. They moved to Tuscola Co., Mich., in January, 1888. To this union were born 4 daughters and 3 sons. The 4 daughters survive (Mrs. Susanna Smith; Lavina;Mrs. Forrest Vader, all of Caro, Mich., and Lillie Ann;Mrs. Lloyd Wilson, Ypsilanti, Mich.). She is also survived by one sister (Mrs. Magdalena Reist, Bay Port, Mich.), and one brother (Henry Wideman, Pigeon, Mich.). Her husband preceded her in death in January, 1948, and also her 3 sons, Eldon, in April 1938, and Albert and Elmer in infancy. In her youth she chose to follow Jesus Christ. She was baptized into the Mennonite faith in which she remained throughout life. Her Christian witness was largely expressed in her influence as a mother and grandmother. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren Church, Colwood, Mich., in charge of Donald King, L.H. Cook, and L. A. Wilson. Interment was made in the Almer Cemetery near Caro, Mich.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 33 - August 18, 1953 --- page 798

Lydia married Israel Detweiler 4 Oct 1885. Israel (son of Rev. Henry B. Detweiler and Matilda Snyder) was born 27 Nov 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1948, , Tuscola Co., Michigan; was buried , Almer Township Cemetery, Caro, Tuscola, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00031-2604.6
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00031-2604.7
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Immigration: 1893, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA

Notes:

Wideman.--Menno Wideman was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 20, 1867; died at his home at Pigeon, Mich., April 26, 1923; aged 55 y. 9 m. On Sept. 20, 1892, he was married to Lydia Gascho and the following year moved to this vicinity. He had been ailing for some time and again took sick about 2 weeks before his death with pleurisy and pneumonia. In his teen age he united with the Church and became deacon of the Berne Church about 27 years ago. He was not in fellowship for about six months but recently expressed a desire to again be united with the Church. He is survived by a wife and the following children: Allen, Richard, of Imlay City, Mrs. Wm. Erb, Mary Jane, Maggie, and Floyd; also one grandchild, 3 brothers: Elias, Mose, and Henry; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Reist and Mrs. Israel Dettweiler. The funeral service was held at the Berne Church by Mr. Brown of Pigeon, and Peter Ropp of Imlay City.

Gospel Herald - Volume XVI, Number 11 - June 14, 1923, pages 222, 223, 224

Menno married Lydia Gascho 20 Sep 1892. Lydia was born 6 Sep 1867, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1924, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Michigan Avenue Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00031-2604.8

Other Events:

• Name: Esther Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1240
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Esther Bricker,"the eldest, was born February 7th, 1847. She is married to Sidney Snider, a farmer. They reside near Hawksville, Ontario. 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.].

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SNYDER. Esther Bricker Snyder was born Feb. 7, 1847; died May 4, 1930; aged 83 y. 2 m. 7 d. On Dec. 17, 1867, she was married to Sydney Snyder. This union was blessed with 9 children: Albert, Addie, Nelson, John, Alexander, Edward, Elsie, Harvey, and Annie. She was of a quiet and peaceful nature and exercised a spirit of charity and helpfulness, especially among the sick which will long be remembered. Funeral services were held at St. Jacobs, Ont., church by Moses M. Brubacher. Interment in Martin's Cemetery.


GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXIII, No. 12 - June 19, 1930, p. 254, 255, 256

Esther married Sydney B. Snyder 17 Dec 1867. Sydney (son of Snyder, son of Jacob C. Snider and Anna "Nancy" Bricker) was born 2 Feb 1845, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1938; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1241
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Birth: 6 Feb 1849, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jacob Bricker,"the eldest son, was born February 6th, 1849. He is married to Magdalena Snyder. They reside in Wellesley Township 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.].

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Bricker.-Jacob W. Bricker was born near Hawkesville, Ont., Jan. 6, 1848, died Oct. 22, 1926. On June 26, 1870 he was married to Magdalene Snider who predeceased him six years ago. He had been farming near Hawkesville till about twelve years ago, when, with the younger members of his family, he moved to Elmira. On the day of his death he had hurried down to the depot in order to catch an early train, but arrived too late apparently fatigued by his haste and exertion, he sat down in the station, but was suddenly stricken, and passed away in a few moments of time. He was a faithful member of the Elmira Mennonite Church. He is survived by five sons and three daughters (Joseph, Sarah, Mrs. John W. Schweitzer, Melissa, Mrs. Andrew Wilson, Amsy, Hanna, Mrs. James McCulough, Ephraim, Washington, and Arthur). There are 15 grandchildren and three brothers, (John, Elias, and Menno), two sisters, (Mrs. Reuben Weber, and Mrs. Sidney Snider). Funeral took place on Monday, Oct. 25, conducted by Brethren E. H. Bean and Oliver D. Snider. Texts, I Sam. 20: 3, (last clause; Phil. 1: 21.

"Death has called away dear Father,
In the lonely grave to lie;
May we all prepare to meet him
In that home beyond the sky."

GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XIX, No. 35 - November 25, 1926 - pp 751, 752

Jacob married Magdalena "Lena" Snider 26 Jun 1870. Magdalena (daughter of David S. Snider and Leah Snyder) was born 14 May 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1920; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Jacob married Magdalene 1869. Magdalene was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1242
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Nancy Bricker,"the second daughter, was born November 13th, 1851. She is unmarried and resides with her sister, Mrs. Snider."


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:

• Interesting: story
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1243
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Aldersyde, Alberta
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1901, Okotoks, , Alberta, Canada
• Residence: 1918, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Notes:

Elias Bricker,"the second son, was born April 28th, 1853. He is married to Catharine Snyder. He resides in the Canadian North West were he is engaged in farming and ranching. 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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Bricker.--Elias W. Bricker was born April 28, 1853, at Hawksville, Ont.; moved to Aldersyde, Alta., in 1891; died in his home in East Calgary, Alta.; aged 85 y. 8 m. 16 d. He spent the last 20 years in Calgary. He gave his heart to God early in life and was faithful to the end, living a consistent and useful life. He spent the last few years of his life distributing tracts and religious literature. He always enjoyed conversing on things of God, ready always to lend a helping hand whenever opportunity afforded it. He was one of the charter members of the Mount View Mennonite congregation near Aldersyde. The last year of his life being mostly confined to his home, he expressed himself ready and anxious to go. Three daughters and 1 son preceded him in death (Martha, Mary, Clara, and Aaron). He leaves his beloved wife and daughter (Esther), 4 sons (Harvey and Archibald of Calgary, Edgar of Aldersyde, and John Henry of Arizona), 1 brother (Menno of Blackie, Alta.), 1 brother and sister of Elmira, Ont., and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. He has gone to glory. Let us prepare to meet him. Funeral services at Calgary in Foster & Foster Funeral Home by Bro. O. O. Hershberger, and at Mount View Mennonite Church Jan. 16, in charge of Brethren Isaac Miller and C. J. Ramer of Duchess, Alta. Texts, I Sam. 28: 18; Psa. 90: 9; II Tim. 4: 7. Burial in the adjoining cemetery

Gospel Herald February 9, 1939 - Vol. XXXI, No.45 - pages 982, 983, 984

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Bricker: Mennonite pioneer and church builder of the Mount View Mennonite Church near High River, was born 28 April 1853 at Hawksville, Ontario, and died in Calgary on 13 January 1939. He married Catharina Snyder (3 October 1854-19 February 1944) in 1874. They were the parents of five sons and four daughters.

The Brickers were among the first Mennonite settlers in what became the province of Alberta. Elias and his father first came west from Ontario on a homesteader's excursion sponsored by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1889. The family moved in 1891, establishing their farmstead near the line of a new railway being built from Calgary south to Fort MacLeod, between Okotoks and High River. Other prospective Mennonite pioneers soon followed.

The Brickers were eager to see new Mennonite congregations organized among the new settlers. With Elias Bricker's encouragement, the Mennonite Conference of Ontario sent S. F. Coffman west in 1901. Coffman lived with the Brickers when meeting with the settlers in the High River area, and the Brickers became charter members and wholehearted supporters of the Mount View Mennonite Church when it was organized late in 1901.

Elias Bricker also served as one of the early local postmasters, but moved to Calgary in 1918. There he became active in distributing tracts and religious literature to the homes of Calgary residents, trying to contact every household in the city at least once.

During the last years of his life Elias Bricker suffered much as a result of ill health, and was mostly confined to his home. He died at the age of 85 years and is remembered as a pioneer homesteader/farmer and as a church builder and supporter.

Written December 2003 by TDR
Page created 2004 by SJS
©1996-2005 by the Mennonite Historical Society of Canada. All rights reserved.

Elias — Catharine Snider. Catharine (daughter of Henry S. Snider and Mary Ann Snyder) was born 3 Oct 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1944, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Mt. View Mennonite Cemetery, Aldersyde, , Alberta. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1244
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elizabeth Bricker," the youngest child of Mr. Bricker and his first wife, was born March 7th, 1855, and died, aged nearly nineteen years."


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:

• Name: Mary Koch
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8033

Notes:

Mary Wideman, "was born November 8th, 1829. She is married to John Koch who was born December 22nd, 1822. They reside in Markham Township, York County, where he followed farming many years but now lives retired. 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.].

Mary — John Koch. John was born 22 Dec 1822, Of, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yost, Winkler and Wideman General Merchants
• Interesting: life story, post, public service
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8034
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Elected Office: 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clerk - Woolwich
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Drug Store
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

John L. Wideman, "the only son of Andrew and Anna (Lehman) Wideman, was born December 22nd, 1833. When a boy he attended the schools of the neighborhood where he obtained such an education as the public schools then afforded. When old enough to give a helping hand on the farm he was obliged to put by his books and perform such duties generally falling to the lot of the 'Farm Boy'. Not having any inclinations to the agricultural pursuits of life, the subject of our sketch chose that of the mercantile which seemed to be more natural and acceptable to his inclinations. In 1852 when only nineteen years of age, he left his parental home and came to Berlin, Waterloo County, where he was engaged as clerk in John W. Eby's store. Here he remained four months then went to St. Jacobs where he was clerking for George W. Eby who was then doing an extensive business in general merchandise. Here Mr. Wideman remained for nearly two years. In fall of 1854 he entered into partnership with Messrs. Tobias Yost and Rev. Philip Winkler under the name of Yost, Winkler & Wideman, as general merchants. This partnership was dissolved soon after the decease of Mr. Yost in 1856. In June, 1865, he received the appointment as post master for St. Jacobs, Ontario, and in 1866 he was elected as councillor for the township of Woolwich. In the year following he was elected as deputy reeve which position he still holds. Some twenty years ago he was appointed a justice of the peace for the county of Waterloo by the Ontario government. In June, 1874 he was also appointed issuer of marriage licenses. Mr. Wideman has, by his great perseverance and well directed energy combined with honorable and upright dealings, established a record and name for himself that shall not pass away for generations to come. He is a citizen worthy of imitation, and is genial and bland, always in good humor, and wears a smiling face for all. He is very affable and talkative, and I dare say no man ever saw him moody or morose. To all he is kind and courteous, charitable and humane, and always ready to extend a favor to any worthy object. On March 12th, 1854, he was married to Margaret, daughter of Jacob and Regina Dorothea (Schneider) Winkler. To them was born one child"


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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John L. Wideman was the postmaster at St. Jacobs for forty-four years from 1865 to 1909.

At sixteen he left the family farm in York County to become a carpenter and at nineteen clerked in the John W. Eby dry goods and drug store in Berlin and later in the George W. Eby general store in St. Jacobs. In 1854 he became a member of the firm of Yost, Winkler and Wideman, general merchants.

An ardent Liberal, Wideman was a member of the Woolwich Township Council 1866-1873; township clerk 1873-1905; clerk of the Seventh Division Court 1867-1893; a notary public from 1879; chairman of the License Board of North Waterloo for ten years; a director of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Company and a member of the Waterloo Historical Society from its beginning.

He was a very prominent member of the Evangelical Church


Waterloo Region Hall of Fame Website

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JOHN LEHMAN WIDEMAN

John Lehman Wideman was born in the Township of Markham, in York County, Province of Ontario, on December 27th., 1833, and died in St. Jacobs on December 6th., 1917. His father was Andrew Wideman who was born in Pennsylvania in 1805, and in 1828 had married Anna Lehman, who was born in 1805 and died in 1848. Andrew Wideman died in 1868. To him and his first wife were born a family of one son and two daughters.

John L. Wideman, the son, remained on the farm with his father until the age of sixteen. He attended the common schools of the day and later worked at the carpenter trade for about two years.

In August, 1852, he came to Berlin, now Kitchener, and engaged with John W. Eby as clerk in his dry goods and drug store. In November of the same year he went to St. Jacobs as clerk in the general store of George W. Eby. In the fall of 1854 he became a member of the firm of Yost, Winkler and Wideman, general merchants. For many years after, the subject of this sketch held many positions of trust and responsibility.

He was a member of the Woolwich Township Council from 1866 till 1873 and became township clerk in 1873, holding the position for thirty-two years. In 1867 he was appointed clerk of the Seventh Division Court, resigning in 1893. Mr. Wideman was postmaster of St. Jacobs for forty-four years, having been appointed in 1865. He was a notary public since 1879, chairman of the License Board of North Waterloo for ten years, and at the time of his death a director of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

In religion he was a devoted member of the Evangelical Association, holding many offices in the gift of the church, and always actively engaged in its interests. For many years he was principal agent in Canada for the publishing house, in Cleveland, O., of the Evangelical Association. In the replacement of the old church building of this denomination, in St. Jacobs, with a new one he was particularly active during the last years of his life.

Politically he was an ardent Liberal, having, as he often said, received his first lessons in politics from the Hon. Wm. McDougall.

Mr. Wideman was a member of the Waterloo Historical Society from its beginning, was for two years Vice-President for St. Jacobs, made valuable donations to its collection and was always greatly interested in its progress. He married Margaret Winkler on March 12th., 1854. Mrs. Wideman died in 1896. To them was born one daughter who died some years ago.

Fifth Annual Report Of The Waterloo Historical Society, 1917 pg 61

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J. L. WIDEMAN, the veteran Clerk of Woolwich Township, was born in the Township of Markham, York County, Ontario, Dec. 27th 1833. He served the first sixteen years of his life on a farm, after which he was a carpenter for two years. In 1852 he was engaged in John W. Eby's drug store in Berlin as clerk, but in the fall of the same year he came to St. Jacobs and engaged as clerk in the general store of Geo. W. Eby. In the fall of 1854 he became a member of the firm afterwards known as Yost, Winkler & Wideman, general merchants, and which continued for several years. He collected the taxes of Woolwich Township for three years in succession, from 1861 to 1863. In later years he carried on a general mercantile business in St. Jacobs, and for about 18 years he had the wholesale agency of the publishing house of the Evangelical Association, of Cleveland, Ohio, for Canada, and supplied the Canada Conference of that denomination with books. He has a well stocked book and drug store in St. Jacobs at present. In 1866 he was elected a member of the Woolwich Township Council, and the following year became deputy-reeve, holding that office five years in succession, from 1867 to 1871. In 1873 he was appointed clerk of the township. In 1865 he was appointed postmaster at St. Jacobs, and holds the office at present. In 1867 he was appointed Clerk of the Seventh Division Court in the County of Waterloo, and after holding the office for twenty-six years, he resigned, W. H. Winkler being appointed his successor. In 1871 he received a commission for taking affidavits, etc., and in 1879 he was appointed a notary public. He is also justice of the peace and issuer of marriage licenses. In 1876, when the Crook's Act came into force, he was one of the first commissioners, and was chairman of the license board of North 'Waterloo for ten years. He is at present, and has been for a number of years, a director of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Co. In religion he is a member of the Evangelical Association, and in politics a life-long reformer. After being clerk of the Township of Woolwich for nearly 32 years, on account of his health failing and old age, he resigned in 1905, Walter J. Snider of Conestogo being appointed his successor.

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

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JOHN L. WIDEMAN PASSES AWAY

Former Clerk of Woolwich Township Dies in St. Jacobs.

WAS IN HIS 84TH YEAR

Mr. John L. Wideman, one of the pioneer residents of St. Jacobs, passed away at his home in that village on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 6, after a few weeks' illness. The deceased was well known and highly esteemed throughout the county, and his death will be sincerely regretted by a wide circle of friends.

The late Mr. Wideman was in his 84th year, being born in Markham Township, York County Dec. 27th, 1833. He came to St. Jacobs in the fall of 1852, to clerk in the store of Geo. W. Eby, and two years later he became a member of the firm. Yost, Winkler and Wideman, general merchants. For a number of years he conducted a store and latterly a book and drug business. Mr. Wideman has always been a public spirited man, holding many positions of trust and repsonsibi lity in serving his fellowmen.

He collected the taxes of Woolwich township in 1861-63,. In 1865 he was appointed postmaster of St. Jacobs resigning ofter 40 years faithful service. He became a member of the Woolwich township Council in 1866 and was deputy-reeve from 1867-71 and appointed Township Clerk in 1873, which position he held for 32 years. In 1867 he was appointed clerk for the Seventh Division Court, and after 26 years service he resigned.

He has been a notary public since 1879, chairman of the license board of North Waterloo for 10 years and a director of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Co. at the time of his death, In religion he was a devoted member of the Evangelical Association, holding many offices in the gift of his church and always actively engaged in its interests. Politically he was an ardent Liberal, having, as he often said received his first lessons in politics from the Hon. Wm. McDougall. In every way he has been a splendid type of citizen and will be long remembered by a large circle of friends and acquain tances,

The Chronicle Telegraph (190101), 13 Dec 1917, p. 9

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J. L. WIDEMAN.

This familiar gentleman was born in the Township of Markham, York County, Ontario, Dec. 27th, 1833. He served the first sixteen years of his time on a farm, after which he was carpenter for two years. In 1852 he was engaged in John W. Eby's drug store in Berlin as clerk, but in the fall of the same year he came to St. Jacobs and engaged as clerk in the general store of Geo. Eby. In the fall of 1854 he became of member of the firm afterwards known as Yost, Winkler & Wideman, general merchants and which continued for several years. In 1857 he was one of the assignees of Geo. W. Eby estate, consisting of a general store, flouring mill and furniture factory at. St. Jacobs, being engaged for about two in settling up the estate. He collected the taxes of Woolwich Township for three years in succession, 1861, 1862 and 1863. In latter years carried on a general merchant's business in St. Jacobs, and for about 18 years had the wholesale agency of the publishing house of the Evangelical Association of Cleveland, Ohio, for Canada and supplied the Canada conference of that denomination with books. He has a well stocked book and drug store in St. Jacobs at present. In 1866 he was elected member the Woolwich Township Council, and the following year became Deputy Reeve, holding that office five years in 1868, 1869, 1870 and 1871. In 1873 he was appointed Clerk of the Township. In 1865 he was appointed Postmaster at St. Jacobs, and holds the office at present. In 1867 he was appointed Clerk of the ? Division Court in the County of Waterloo, and after holding the office for twenty-six years, he resigned, W. H. Winkler being appointed his successor. In 1871 he received a commission to taking affidavits, etc., and in 1879 he was appointed a Notary Public. He is also Justice of the Peace and Issuer of Marriage Licenses. In 1876, when the Crook's Act came into force, he was one of the first commissioners, and was Chairman of the License Board of North Waterloo for ten years. He is at present, and has been for a number of years, a director of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Co. In religion he is a member of the Evangelical Association, and in politics life-long Reformer. In 1854 he was married to Margaret, second daughter of the late Jacob Winkler. She died suddenly on Dec. 30th, 1896, leaving him at present a widower. The result of this union was one child a daughter, now the wife of N. E Hang, of Toronto. The latter have four children .

Waterloo Chronicle 9 Dec 1897, p. 2

John married Margaretha "Margaret" Winkler 12 Mar 1854. Margaretha (daughter of George Jakob Winkler and Regina Dorothea Schneider) was born CALC 29 Mar 1829, , Baden, Germany; died 30 Dec 1896; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

John married Elizabeth Winkler 31 Oct 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of George Jakob Winkler and Regina Dorothea Schneider) was born CALC 9 Apr 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1911; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Hannah Wideman, "the youngest daughter of Andrew and Anna (Lehman) Wideman, was born May 27th, 1836, and died September 15th, 1838."


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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