Abraham Kolb

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• Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 122, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4118
• 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

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Abraham Kolb, "the eldest son, was born June 13th, 1806. On November 3rd, 1829, he was married to Elizabeth Ziegler who was born December 15th, 1811. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm now possessed by Oliver Betzner where they resided until his death which took place April 14th, 1874. She is still living and resides near Breslau. To Mr. and Mrs. Kolb 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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Farm for sale.

The same lies two and a half miles from Berlin, on the road to Breslau, is known as Abraham Kolb's Bauerei and contains 100 acres of the best land. A stream flows through the land. There is a two-story brick house, a Swiss barn and all the necessary outbuildings, as well as an orchard x. For more information, please contact Jakob Z. Kolb, Berlin P. O.

Berliner Journal Thu, Mar 20, 1879 Page 3 - translated from German

Abraham married Elizabeth Ziegler 3 Nov 1829, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Dilman Hunsburger Ziegler and Catherine Schwartz) was born 31 Dec 1811, Near Skippack, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 5 Jan 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Jan 1896, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00068-4119
• Occupation: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• 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 City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Jacob Z. Kolb, "was born April 12, 1832. On July 5th, 1857, he was married to Maria Bowman (No. 281) and resides about two miles east of Berlin where he is engaged in farming. Some years ago he was ordained as deacon of the Mennonite Church for the Breslau field of labor. His family consisted of 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.].

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Jacob Zeigler was the eldest son of Abraham and Elizabeth Kolb, and was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., April 12, 1832, about two miles cast of Berlin (now Kitchener). On July 5, 1857, he was united in marriage to Maria, daughter of Elias and Maria (Polly Clemmens) Bowman. To this union were born seven children; Leah, Abram, Elias, Polly (deceased), Simon (deceased), Aaron, and Titus.

He united with the Mennonite Church in early youth, and was a devoted member throughout his long life, being interested and active in all of the work of the Church. In 1875 he was ordained to the office of deacon, in which capacity be served faithfully so long as health and strength permitted. He was a strong supporter and faithful worker in the early Sunday school activities of the Church, having been one of the organizers of the first permanent Sunday schools among our people in Waterloo county. For many years he was the superintendent of the Breslau Mennonite Sunday school. At a time when the Church's attitude toward special and continued efforts for the ingathering of the young people and others was undecided, Brother Kolb was among those who were strongly in favor of such work. Through the encouragement of such brethren efforts were put forth which resulted in a large addition to the active membership of the church. In the following years of increased activities in the Church in behalf of the Sunday schools, Young people's meetings and mission work, Brother Kolb manifested the greatest interest and gave his heartiest support and encouragement.

A number of years ago Bro. Kolb was afflicted with a stroke of paralysis which partly disabled him and from which he never entirely recovered. However, he continued his work in the Church and in his home life until a few years ago when growing infirmity of mind and body, due to recurrent attacks of paralysis, rendered him unable to continue his wonted activities. He keenly realized the weakening of his powers and expressed regret that he was no longer able to take up the duties of his work in the Church, but was always ready to express his joy in the service of the Master and give testimony of his hope in the Lord and in His promises. His strength gradually failed until on June 3, 1919, at the home of his son-in-law, Bro. Moses B. Betzner, where he and his companion had made their home, he calmly fell asleep. He reached the ripe old age of 87 y. 1 m. 21 d.

He lived in matrimony for nearly 62 years, and his aged companion, with four sons and one daughter and twelve grandchildren survive. Besides these children there were two adopted boys, John Zeigler and John Carcy, and two adopted girls, Fannie (Beasley) Pender and Allie (Stengle) Cutter, who with the rest of the family mourn the loss of one who was as a faithful, loving father to them. Brother Kolb is also survived by an aged brother, Menno S. Kolb of Wetaskewin, Alberta, and two aged sisters, Mrs. Nancy Kolb Shantz of Kitchener, Ont., and Mrs. Mary Ann Hoffman of Avondale, Mich. Funeral services were held on the 8th of June. Brother Samuel Bowman conducted the services at the home. At the church at Kitchener, where interment was made, the services were conducted by the Brethren, Jonas Snyder and S. F. Coffman. Texts, Psa. 39: 4; Heb. 4: 9. A large assembly of people testified of the esteem in which the aged servant of the Lord was held and of the sympathy extended toward the bereaved family. Another life has ended on earth and awaits the revelation of the sons of God at the day of the Lord.

Gospel Herald - Volume XII, Number 16 - July 17, 1919 - page 295.

Jacob married Maria Bowman 5 Jul 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Elias B. Bauman and Maria "Mary" Clemens) was born 8 Dec 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4127
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housekeeper
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern in Christ

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Catharine Kolb, "was born September 23rd, 1834. She was married to Jacob C. Bowman."



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 Rev. Jacob C. Bowman 29 Feb 1852, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of Elias B. Bauman and Maria "Mary" Clemens) was born 9 Jul 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1872. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00068-4128
• 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
• Occupation: 1880, Liberty, Marion, Kansas; farmer
• Residence: 1919, Wetaskiwin, , Alberta, Canada

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Menno S. Kolb, "was born January 13th, 1839. On April 5th, 1863, he was married to Sarah Jacobs. At present they reside at Duhamel, Alberta Territory, Canada, where he is engaged in farming. To them were born the following children, viz: Chester, Menno J., Maggie, Amanda, and Charles, the five youngest, are unmarried and all home with their 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.].

Menno married Sarah Ann Jacobs 5 Apr 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of John Jacobs and Elizabeth Miller) was born 9 Nov 1846, , Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna "Nancy" Shantz
• Name: Nancy Kolb
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4132
• Residence: 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Anna Kolb, "was born October 10th, 1841. She is married to Josiah Shantz, a farmer, and resides in Kansas."



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 Josiah K. Shantz 6 Oct 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Josiah (son of Benjamin P. Shantz and Lydia Kolb) was born 5 Dec 1834, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00068-4133
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Crime: 1881, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Charged with Indecent assault (with intent)
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Maker

Notes:

Dilman Kolb, "was born October 15th, 1844. He is married to Hannah Moyer. They reside in the town of Berlin where he is engaged in the livery business. His family consists of five children, namely: Ida, Alberta, married to Simon P. Bowman (No. 143), Alice, William Ammon, (dead) and Ada."


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.].

Dilman married Hannah Moyer 28 Jan 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of William S. Moyer and Maria "Mary" Erb) was born 31 May 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1919; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Dilman — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Hoffman
• Name: Mary Ann Jacobs
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4134
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1873, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1919, Avondale, Osceola, Michigan, USA

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Mary Ann Kolb, "was born March 22nd, 1848. She was first married, December 25th, 1872, to Abram H. Jacobs who was born May 16th, 1850, and died October 27th, 1879. On November 14th, 1882, she was again married to John Hoffman, a farmer. They reside about one and a half miles east of Berlin. Her family consists of five children, namely: Oscar, born May 5th, 1874, Wellington, born March 16th, 1876, and Dora, born June 19th, 1878, of first husband, and Ervine May and Ada Almeda of second husband."



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 Abraham H. Jacobs 25 Dec 1872, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Abraham (son of John Jacobs and Elizabeth Miller) was born 16 May 1850, , Berks Co., Pennsylvania; died 27 Oct 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Mary married John G. Hoffman 14 Nov 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Henry Hoffman and Mary Graeb) was born 3 Aug 1850, Near Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah B. Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4120
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Leah B. Kolb, "was born July 25th, 1860. She is married to Moses B. Betzner, a farmer. They reside two miles east of Berlin. 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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BETZNER - Leah Kolb Betzner, wife of Moses B. Betzner of Breslau, Ont., was born on July 25, 1860, near Kitchener. She was married to Moses Betzner, Dec. 21, 1883. She died Dec. 6, 1927; aged 67 y. 4 m. 11 d. She leaves her husband, a son and daughter (Mrs. Elmer Hofstetter and Herbert Betzner). One son died in infancy. She leaves three grandchildren, three brothers (Elias B. Kolb, Aaron C. Kolb, and Titus Kolb), and two adopted daughters (Mrs. Fannie Pender, and Mrs. C. D. Cutter), also survive her. She was a devoted Christian wife, mother, worker and friend. She accepted her Savior in 1890, and united with the Mennonite Church. She remained a loyal member till her passing. She looked ahead to her entrance into heaven, and rest from a tired, and sick body. We bid her farewell and hope to meet her again in coming days. The funeral was held on Thursday at the Cressman Mennonite Church, Breslau, Ont., Bro. C. F. Derstine used as his text, "Behold thy mother.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XX, No. 38 - December 22, 1927, pages 830, 831

Leah married Moses B. Betzner 21 Dec 1883. Moses (son of Jacob B. Betzner and Maria Bretz) was born 21 Jul 1855, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1936, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Abram Kolb
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4121
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Abram B. Kolb, "was born November 10th, 1862. He followed teaching in our public schools for some years. In January, 1886, he retired from the profession and went to Elkhart, Indiana, where he was engaged by the Mennonite Publishing Co. as assistant editor of the 'Herald of Truth' and other papers published in their office. This position he still holds. He is married to Phoebe Funk."



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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Kolb, Abram B. (1862-1925)

"A. B." Kolb: teacher and publisher; born 10 November 1862 near Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario to Jacob Z. and Maria (Bowman) Kolb. He was the oldest son in a family of five sons and two daughters. On 3 January 1893 he married Phoebe Funk, the second daughter of John F. Funk . They had two daughters and two sons. Abram died 15 March 1925.
Abram B. Kolb attended the Natchez school (Natchez was a small community now within the city limits of Kitchener, Ontario) and graduated from the Berlin High School. He attended Normal School and taught for four years -- one year in the United States when his pupils were said to include Orville and Wilbur Wright. It was while teaching that he was baptized into the Mennonite Church at the age of nineteen.
In January 1886 Kolb moved to Elkhart, Indiana to become an assistant editor at the Mennonite Publishing Company owned by John F. Funk. He worked there many years in various editorial capacities including editor-in-chief, and was Vice-President of the company until a year before his death. At various times he edited the Words of Cheer and Herald der Wahrheit. He also translated many manuscripts being prepared for publication, among them the Enchiridion of Anabaptist leader Dirk Philips; a translation still widely circulated among the Old Order Amish..
Abram B. Kolb was also a leader when the Mennonite Church began to build mission and educational institutions. He was an early promoter of Sunday school conferences, and served as President of the Mennonite Evangelizing and Benevolent Board until it merged with the Mennonite Board of Charitable Homes and Missions, a predecessor to the Mennonite Board of Missions.
Another passion of A. B. Kolb's was sacred music. He directed many choirs, and served as the first music instructor at the Elkhart Institute (later Goshen College). He wrote a number of hymns used in Mennonite hymnbooks; one still used in Hymnal: a Worship Book was "Christ Who Left His Home in Glory."
After Phoebe's death on 12 March 1918 Abram Kolb's own health declined. He suffered a stroke in June 1923 and became increasingly incapacitated until his death. He was buried in the Prairie Street cemetery in Elkhart, Indiana.
Abram B. Kolb was an important link between US and Canadian Mennonites within the Mennonite Church. Many of his Mennonite Publishing Company co-workers, including John S. Coffman and John F. Funk often visited Ontario, bringing American Mennonite theological influences to the communities in Canada. The Mennonite Publishing Company was a major unifying factor in the Pennsylvania German and Amish Mennonite communities; A. B. Kolb played no small role in that influence.

Steiner, Sam. "Kolb, Abram B. (1862-1925)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. January 2002. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 13 Nov 2005

Abraham married Phoebe Funk 3 Jan 1893. Phoebe (daughter of John Funk) was born Abt 1862; died 12 Mar 1918. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00068-4122
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Elias B. Kolb, "was born March 3rd, 1865. He is married to Lucinda Betzner and resides on his father's farm about two miles east of Berlin 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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Kolb - Elias Bowman, son of the late Jacob and Maria (Bowman) Kolb, was born near Berlin, Ont., March 3, 1865; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, July 8, 1948; aged 83 y. 4 m. 5 d. Death resulted a few days after a stroke. At the age of sixteen he was baptized and received into fellowship of the Mennonite Church at Berlin and later into the First Mennonite Church at Kitchener, where he remained a member until death. In 1891 he was married to Lucinda Betzner. In 1908 they moved to Herbert, Sask., in which vicinity they lived for eighteen years, returning to Kitchener in 1925. They finally retired to the home of their daughter (Mrs. C. F. Derstine), where Sister Kolb died in September, 1937. Two sisters and 3 brothers (Leah - Mrs. Moses B. Betzner, Maria, Abram, Simon, and Aaron) also predeceased him. Surviving are one daughter (Mary - Mrs. C. F. Derstine), 7 grandchildren, and one brother (Titus, of Kitchener). He ws a man of exemplary Christian character, widely known and much loved by his family and the Christian brotherhood. Funeral services were held at the home and at the First Mennonite Church, July 11, in charge of Oscar Burkholder and S. F. Coffman, assisted by Merle Shantz. Tributes were given by C. F. Derstine and by the grandson, Clayton Derstine. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.


Gospel Herald, August 24, 1948

Elias married Lucinda Betzner 1 Oct 1891. Lucinda (daughter of Moses E. Betzner and Veronica Brubacher) was born 5 Sep 1865, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00068-4123

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• Eby ID Number: 00068-4124

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• Interesting: story, education
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4125
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1937, 56 Kent Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Aaron C. Kolb, "was born December 7th, 1871. He is in Elkhart, Indiana, where he is engaged in the book department of the Mennonite Publishing Co."



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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Kolb, Aaron C. (1871-1937)

Aaron Clemens "A. C." Kolb: publisher and schoolteacher; born 7 December 1871 at Natchez near Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario to Jacob Z. and Maria (Bowman) Kolb. He was the second youngest in a family of five sons and two daughters. On 1 January 1899 he married Phoebe Mumaw (4 September 1873-16 July 1960). They had one daughter. Aaron C. Kolb died 15 May 1937 of a heart attack at his home in Kitchener, Ontario.

Kolb attended the Berlin High School with MacKenzie King, later Prime Minister of Canada. In 1889 Aaron Kolb went to Elkhart, Indiana to work at the Mennonite Publishing Company owned by John F. Funk . His older brother, Abram B. Kolb, was already employed there and had arranged the position for Aaron. Aaron became interested in the formation of the Elkhart Institute (later Goshen College), and served as its first Secretary. His future wife, Phoebe, was the daughter of Henry A. Mumaw, the founder and first president of the Elkhart Institute. It was in Elkhart that Kolb made a commitment to the Christian faith, and he was baptized on 21 June 1891 by Bishop Henry Shaum. During his years in Elkhart, A. C. Kolb was active at the Prairie Street Mennonite Church, both in its Sunday school and as a song leader. He contributed some hymns to the Church and Sunday School Hymnal published in 1902 by the Mennonite Publishing Company, and widely used among Ontario Mennonites for the first third of the 20th century..

In 1907, after touring the Canadian West on behalf of the Publishing House, Aaron and Phoebe Kolb moved to Main Centre, Saskatchewan where Aaron was a farmer and schoolteacher. He became the first postmaster of Herbert, Saskatchewan in 1911, a position he held until 1931. They returned to Kitchener, Ontario in the early 1930s to retire and were then active at the First Mennonite Church.

During his final years in Waterloo County, Aaron C. Kolb remained musically active, leading a Mennonite Choral Society that performed widely in the community. Kolb was an important link in maintaining the strong Mennonite musical heritage in the Waterloo County area that later was reflected in groups such as Menno Singers.

Steiner, Sam. "Kolb, Aaron C.(1871-1937)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. January 2002. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 13 Nov 2005
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Kolb.--Aaron Clemens Kolb was born near Kitchener, Ont., Dec 7, 1871; died suddenly of a heart attack at his residence in Kitchener, on Saturday morning, May 15, 1937; aged 65 y. 5 m. 8 d. He was a son of Deacon Jacob Z. and Maria (Bowman) Kolb, and from these godly parents he received the teaching that manifested itself in his character in his many activities. When 17 years of age he went to Elkhart, Ind., and took a position with the Mennonite Publishing House, as German correspondent and Manager of the Mail Order Department, where his brother Abram was already employed. While here he became interested in a new venture in the Mennonite Church known as the Elkhart Institute, now Goshen College of which institution he became its first secretary. He was active in the Prairie Street Church and Sunday school, serving as chorister and superintendent of the Sunday school for many years. Also, during these years, he was vitally interested in Sunday school work outside of the regular sessions. At two "outside" points he was assistant superintendent of Sunday school, and at two he was superintendent. This in addition to frequently being leader of the young people's meetings and practically always serving on some committee or committees. It was while superintendent of a Sunday school in northeast Elkhart, where the late Jacob Burkhard was assistant superintendent that the latter yielded to the urge to enter the mission field, and subsequently went to India.
According to a note in the fly leaf of his Bible he accepted Christ as a young man. The note reads as follows:

"Born near Kitchener (formerly Berlin) Ont., Dec. 7, 1871.
Re-born Jan. 9, 1891, at Elkhart, Ind.
Baptized at Elkhart June 21, 1891, by Bishop Henry Shaum.
Only other person baptized at the same time was Phoebe Mumaw, who on Jan. 1, 1899 became my wife."

Brother Kolb leaves to mourn his sudden departure his wife, 1 daughter (Elmeda), and 2 brothers (Elias B. and Titus L.), all of Kitchener. His parents, 1 brother (Abram), and 1 sister (Leah--Mrs. Moses Betzner) predeceased him.

In 1907 he left for Saskatchewan, where he farmed and taught school. In 1911 he took over the duties of Postmaster in Herbert, Sask., in which capacity he acted until 1931. While in Herbert, he continued to take an active interest in Church, Sunday school, and music. He was a man of varied characteristics and attainments. He was greatly interested in spiritual things, and much concerned about the future prosperity of the Church. He had a definite Christian experience. He believed firmly that the Mennonite Church has a distinctive and important message for all men. He felt that music was one of God's best methods of presenting this message. Perhaps he received most inspiration along spiritual lines from his efforts to help others to sing. He was a man of vision. and often left the impression that he was a step or two ahead of the times in which he lived. When given some task by the Church he was tireless in its performance, even to the impairment of his health. His passing at the age of 65, for one who had been so physically rugged, attests to this fact. He was favored with many friendships and associations that enriched and broadened his life. He was converted under the influence of J. S. Coffman, one of the pioneer Mennonite evangelists, and associated with Bishop J. F. Funk and Dr. H. A. Mumaw who did so much for the work of the Church in Indiana in her early educational struggles.

Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Oscar Burkholder, assisted by Bros. S. F. Coffman and S. M. Kanagy. Text, Col. 1: 18,19. Burial in adjoining cemetery near the church.

"There is a safe and secret place,
Beneath the wings divine,
Reserved for all the heirs of grace;
O be that refuge mine.
A hand almighty to defend,
An ear for every call,
An honored life, a peaceful end,
And heaven to crown it all."

Gospel Herald, June 10, 1937 - Vol. XXX, No.11

Aaron — Phoebe Mumaw. Phoebe (daughter of Dr. Henry A. Mumaw and Malinda) was born 4 Sep 1873, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 21 Jun 1891; died 16 Jul 1960; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: accident, story
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4126
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Misfortune: 2 Oct 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; accident

Notes:

Titus L. Kolb, "was born November 7th, 1874. At present he is home on the 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.].

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Titus L. Kolb was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Nov. 7, 1874; passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Oct. 2, 1949; aged 74 y. 10 m. 25 d. Death resulted from an accident. He was the last surviving member of the Jacob Z. Kolb family and was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., most of his life. He served as chorister for the church and Sunday school from the time he was sixteen. He was deeply interested in the welfare of the church and gave unstintingly of his time. On Nov. 28, 1906, he was united in marriage to Priscilla Shantz at Haysville, Ont. Surviving besides his wife are one son (J. Harvey, Kitchener, Ont.), 5 daughters (Leda and Gertrude, at home; Myrtle - Mrs. Gordon Liechty, Berne, Ind.; Charlea - Mrs. Howard Snyder, of Kitchener; and Esther - Mrs. Charles V. Hess, Goshen, Ind.), and 8 grandchildren. Funeral and burial services were conducted Oct. 5 at the First Mennonite Church in Kitchener by C. F. Derstine, assisted by S. F. Coffman, John H. Hess, and Oscar Burkholder.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLII, Number 42 - October 18, 1949 - pages 1038, 1039

Titus married Priscilla Shantz 28 Nov 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Priscilla (daughter of Solomon Shantz and Mary Ann Hostetler) was born 24 Dec 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1985, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-274.5

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-274.13

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-274.3
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern in Christ

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-274.4
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern in Christ

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• Name: Nancy Ellen "Ellen" Geib
• Eby ID Number: 00002-274.6
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern in Christ

Notes:

"In the year of our Lord 1857, the tenth month and the tenth day, a tiny baby was born,weiqhinq three pounds fully dressed. The hands were so small that the nurse slipped her finqer ring over them to the wristfor a bracelet. The nurse was aunt Nancy Kolb, the baby's mothers sister. For months the babe was feed witha spoon. Nursing bottles ware unheard of at thet time. The child was named Nancy Ellen, not in honor of anyone in particular but just to be different. There were Mary Anns and Lydianna, Lizanns, Sarah\emdash Amos and Nancy Anns, but there were no Ellens in the whole relationship.

So the little stranqer was named Ellen. The qrand parents on both sides were Mennonites by faith and the forelqn and almost heathen name of Ellen could hardly be endured. Puttinci Nancy , a good reliable family name before it toned it down. The grand dames said by always saying Nancyellen, it was not so bad, but the father recorded only Ellen in the family book.

The birthplace of Nancy Ellen was in a very small town in Ontario, Canada, known as the toll bridge. So named because of the new bridge across the river. The bridge was being paid for by the toll each one had to pay when crossing. A few houses, a small store and a few other small places of business made up the little village. A large barn like farmhouse bordering on the town was the exact spot where Nancyellen was born. Her father was teaching school in a nearby country school. This farm was not the real home of the Bowman family. A few rooms ware rented only for the school year, The permanent home was in the little berg of Breslau. The family at this time consisted of Albert and Abram. Angeline, the first daughter, died at the age of ten months and was buried in the Mennonite cemetary near the town of Berlin. The father, Jacob C.Bowrnan, second son of Elias and Polly Bowman taught school a number of years. He made brooms during vacation in company with Elias Snider, the owner of the big farmhouse and brother-in-law of Jacob C. Bowman. They sold the brooms in Preston and other small cities.

I don't know where Marian found this, nor when it was written. She said it was sort of a diary or journal. - source Betty Larson"

"Nancy Ellen Bowman B. 10 Oct 1857 D. 1936: Genealogy Of Susan And Barry Reynolds". 2022. Reynolds-Lake.Ca. https://www.reynolds-lake.ca/genealogy/getperson.php?personID=I22357&tree=Main.

Nancy — Valentine Geib. Valentine (son of Nicholas Geib and Elizabeth Shafer) was born 31 Jan 1854, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1926; was buried , Gaines Cemetery, Gaines Township, Kent Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lizzie Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-274.7
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethern in Christ

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-274.8

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-274.10

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-274.9

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-274.11

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-274.12

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• Eby ID Number: 00068-4128.5

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• Name: Eliza Knipfel
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4129

Notes:

Eliza Kolb, "was married to Edward Knipfel. They resided in Kansas where she died some time ago."



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.].

Eliza married Otto Knipfel , Marion Co., Kansas. Otto (son of Johann Heinrich "Henry" Knipfel and Caroline Deichlen) was born 16 Mar 1852 OR 13 Jul 1851 OR 19 Oct 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Laura Siebert
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4130
• Residence: 1952, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Annie Kolb, "is married to William Seebert, a merchant. They reside in Plattsville, 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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Mrs. Anna L. Siebert

Mrs. Anna L. Siebert, a native of Waterloo County, died at her home in Zurich on Sunday at the age of 85 years. She was the widow of the late William L. Siebert, who for some years conducted a general store business at Plattsville. Mrs. Siebert had resided at Zurich for the past 30 years. Surviving are three sons, Edgar R., and Franklin L., Detroit; William A., of Zurich, and three daughters, Mrs. W. R. Major, Toronto; Nora of Lansing, Mich., and Mrs. Clare Hoffman, Galt. Another son, the famous hockey player, "Babe" Siebert, was drowned at Bayfield some years ago. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon with service at the Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich, and interment .in the Lingelbach Cemetery, four miles west of New Hamburg. Rev. H. E. Roppel conducted the services.

New Hamburg Independent, February 22, 1952

Anna — William Lingelbach Siebert. William (son of Conrad Siebert and Mary Ann Lingelbach) was born 7 Sep 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1943, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Lingelbach Cemetery, South Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00068-4131

Notes:

Lydia Kolb, "is married and resides at home with her father in Alberta, where her husband 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.].

Other Events:

• Name: Chester Kolb
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4128.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00068-4128.4

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24085

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• Eby ID Number: 00068-4128.6

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• Eby ID Number: 00068-4128.7

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24083

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• Name: Eliza Shantz
• Name: Elizabeth K. Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6800.1
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Elizabeth — Josiah E. Shantz. Josiah (son of Isaac Erb Shantz and Magdalena Eby) was born 18 Nov 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1908; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6956.3
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, 50 Scott St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Retired: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Shantz.--Benjamin F., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Shantz, was born at Port Elgin, Ont., Aug. 22, 1864; died at St. Mary,s Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., April 15, 1945; aged 80 y. 7 m. 23 d. Surviving are his wife (nee Mary Jane Moyer), 2 sons (Reuben and Roy, both of Kitchener), 2 daughters (Ruth--Mrs. Vernon Nahrgang, Port Elgin; and Rose, Kitchener), 2 brothers (A. L. and E. J., both of Kitchener), one sister (Mrs. Lorena Henderson, Portland, Oreg.), and 3 grandchildren. One sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Shantz) predeceased him. He was baptized in the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church many years ago and lately renewed this covenant. Funeral services were held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, in charge of C. F. Derstine. Theme: "The Long Home. Burial was made in the First Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVIII, No . 5 - May 4, 1945 - page 86, 87

Benjamin — Mary Jane Moyer. Mary (daughter of Samuel Erb Moyer and Jennet "Jane" Biggar) was born 4 Dec 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1956, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: 71 Edna St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Rosemount Fair Dairy
• Name: A. L. Shantz
• Name: Abram L. Shantz
• Name: Abram S. Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6956.4
• Historic Building: 1826, 1765 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
• Residence: 1938, 71 Edna St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1956, 168 Cameron St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

"A.L.SHANTZ, EX-DAIRY MAN, PASSES

Former proprietor of Rosemount Dairy, Abram L. Shantz, 168 Cameron St. North, died today at his home, after a lengthy illness. He was 87.

Born Dec. 15, 1860 (sic) in Maryborough Township, he was the last surviving member of the family of the late Josiah Shantz and former Nancy Kolb. Before moving to Kitchener Mr. Shantz farmed near Heidelberg. He was a member of Bethany United Missionary Church.

Mr. Shantz was predeceased by his first wife, the former Emma Hallman, onMay 1, 1919, and by his second wife, the former Magdalene Brubacher, on Dec. 27, 1938.

Surviving besides his third wife, the former Helen Wildfong, whom he married in 1945, are a son, Dr. Leighton O. Shantz, Flint, Mich.; three daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Rhea) Bretz, Ayr; Mrs. Luman (Mary) Reist, Kitchener; Mrs. Melvin (Lorene) Bickle, Breslau; two step children, Mrs.Ross Gilders, Kitchener; William Wildfong, Waterloo, and 13 grandchildren....First Mennonite Cemetery..."

Historic Building:
Jacob Kolb contructed this house now demolished some time after 1981. It started out as a small log house, later a room the full length of the house was added and a new roof applied. Logs were covered with frame and the hold house was stuccoed. It was passed down from Jacob to Tobias then to Joseph. In 1932 Abraham Lincoln Shantz bought the property

Abraham married Emma Hallman 26 Feb 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Johann S. "John S." Hallman and Maria "Mary" Clemens) was born 3 Mar 1872, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1919; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Abraham — Helen Beatrice Elizabeth Thurston. Helen (daughter of James Spencer Thurston and Nellie May Thistlewaite) was born 30 Jan 1900, Picton, Hallowell Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario; died 7 Nov 1983; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Abraham married Mary Magdalena "Lena" Stauffer 24 May 1922. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Stauffer and Maria "Mary" Betzner) was born 3 Dec 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6956.6

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• Name: E. J. Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6956.5
• Occupation: 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Clerk
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Autioneer, General
• Residence: 1921, 3 Clarence Place, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Elo married Malinda Snyder 26 Sep 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Malinda (daughter of Joseph B. Snyder and Naomi Shoemaker) was born 8 Aug 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1934; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida Florence Fischer
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4133.2
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Ida — George B. Fischer. George (son of George A. Fischer and Mary Schaefer) was born Jan 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died 1944, Irma, Alberta. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43418099
• Name: Alberta Kolb
• Name: Mary Alberta "Alberta" Bowman
• Name: Mary Alberta "Alberta" Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4133.3
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, 128 Lancaster St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1948, 10 Bingeman St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

partial obituary

Following a lengthy illness, Mrs. Alberta M. Shantz, 77, of 10 Bingeman St. died at St.Mary's Hospital, Saturday. The d/o the late Mr. and Mrs. Dilman Kolb, she was born at Kitchener Feb.6, 1871. She was a life member of Trinity United Church, the women's association and the women's missionary society. She was predeceased by her first husband, Simon E. Bowman, 23 years ago and by her second husband, Stauffer Shantz eight years ago. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. J. H. (Vera) Baetz and Miss Hazel Bowman, Kitchener; Mrs. T. C. (Mary) Thorpe, Montreal; Mrs. A. S. (Bessie) Oliver, Trenton; Mrs. P. A. (Olive) Meikle, Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. G. J. Lackner and Mrs. Henry Laidlaw, Windsor; and 9 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren....

The Kitchener Waterloo Record 1 Nov 1948

Mary married Simon P. Bowman 4 Dec 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Simon (son of Rev. Samuel S. Bowman and Elizabeth Ploch, son of Rev. Samuel S. Bowman and Elizabeth Ploch) was born 26 Sep 1865, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Stauffer S. Shantz 2 Oct 1935. Stauffer (son of David Y. Shantz and Barbara Stauffer) was born 24 Jan 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1938, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00081-4850.4
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Name: Willie Amon Kolb
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4133.6

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-7835
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: 00068-4134.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00068-4134.4
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Wellington — Elizabeth Ann Gingrich. Elizabeth (daughter of Rev. Jacob B. Gingrich and Elizabeth Sherk) was born 1876, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00068-4134.5

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• Eby ID Number: 00055-3821

Notes:

Ervine May Hoffman, "was born May 12th, 1885."


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: 00055-3822

Notes:

Ada Almeda Hoffman, "was born March 26th, 1887."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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• Name: Willie Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4120.2

Notes:

Betzner - On the 18th of Feb., in Doon, Waterloo county, Ont., of spasms, Willie, infant son of Moses and Leah Betzner, aged _____. Buried in Eby's graveyard, Berlin.


Obituary - Herald of Truth, March 1, 1886

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• Eby ID Number: 00006-0961.4
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Sylba Leona Hofstetter
• Eby ID Number: 00015-1204.15
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Memmonite

Notes:

New Hamburg Independent, January 8, 1960

Mrs. Elmor Hofstetter Mrs. Elmor Hofstetter of Baden passed away at her residence early Thursday morning following a lengthy illness. She was the former Sylba Leona Betzner, and was born at Doon July 1st, 1887, a daughter of the late Moses B. Betzner and the former Leah Kolb. She was a member of Zion Evangelical UB Church, New Hamburg, and also of the W.SW.S. of the church. She is survived by her husband, to whom she was married at Kitchener October 4, 1920. Also surviving are two sons, Eugene of New Hamburg, Oray of Baden, a brother, Herbert V. Betzner of Grimsby and five grandchildren. She resided in Baden since her marriage. The remains are resting at the Futher Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg where services will be held Sunday, January 10 at 2: 00 p.m. The Rev. F. Paul Erb will officiate and internment will follow in Wilmot Centre Cemetery.

Sylba — Elmor F. Hofstetter. Elmor (son of Christian Hofstetter and Caroline Hertzberger) was born 5 Sep 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1961, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00015-1204.16
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Odd Jobs
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1960, Grimsby, , Lincolnshire, England

Notes:

Betzner, Herbert Vernon, at the Downtown Nursing Home, Hamilton, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1968, Herbert Vernon Betzner, 37 Livingston Ave., Grimsby, beloved husband of Pearle Luella Rock, in his 77th year; dear father of Herbert Leon Betzner of Grimsby and Mrs. John Koegler (Merl Elizabeth) of Waterloo; four grandchildren also survive. Resting at the Stonehouse Whitcomb Funeral Home, 11 Mountain St., Grimsby, where funeral service will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. Masonic service by Union Lodge No. 7, A.F. and A.M. Wednesday at 8 p.m. Donations may be made to Trinity Organ Fund, 100 Main St. W., Grimsby, or the charity of your choice.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, January 30, 1968

Herbert — Pearl Luella Rock. Pearl was born 3 Oct 1888, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1983, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Queen's Lawn Cemetery, Grimsby, Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Mary Elizabeth Derstine
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-21000
• Residence: 1971, 1102 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Derstine, Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elias B. Kolb, was born at Kitchener, Ont.; died of a heart attack at the K-W Hospital, March 11, 1971; aged 69 years. On July 5, 1927, she was married to C. F. Derstine, who preceded her in death Aug. 31, 1967. Surviving are 2 sons (John R. and Clayton K.), 5 daughters (Grace - Mrs. Paul Brunner, Mrs. Eyvonne Harris, Esther - Mrs. Alfred Smith, Ruth - Mrs. George Hostetter, and Margaret - Mrs. Robert Becker), 9 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., where funeral services were held Mar. 15, in charge of Jesse B. Martin and Robert N. Johnson; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Obituary - Gospel Herald, April 6, 1971

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Mary Elizabeth Kolb Derstine: teacher, pastor's wife; b. 11 August 1901 on her grandparents' farm near Breslau, Ontario, Canada to parents Elias Kolb (3 March 1865-8 July 1848) and Lucinda (Betzner) Kolb (5 September 1865-18 September 1937). Mary was an only child. On 5 July 1927 she married bishop and evangelist Clayton F. Derstine of Kitchener and became an instant mother to his three daughters. The couple had four children together. Mary died 11 March 1971 in Kitchener.

Although born in Ontario, Mary grew up on the Saskatchewan prairie, where her parents went to homestead in 1904. There she learned to handle horses and guns. By the time that drought forced her family to return to Ontario, Mary was a schoolteacher in her early 20s-an attractive, lively young woman. This was a time of controversy at First Mennonite Church in Kitchener. The issue was whether to make it compulsory for women to wear the bonnet. Due to this controversy, a group of people left to form the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. In the midst of this turmoil, Mary made a commitment to Christ and chose to worship at First Mennonite Church, where a woman's commitment was defined by a strict dress code. She was baptized there in 1925 by her pastor, C. F. Derstine, whose wife died a few months later. C. F. and Mary were married in July 1927.

A gracious and dignified pastor's wife, Mary allowed no gossip, either at home or at church. She was a role model to other women in her cheerful acceptance of plain clothing....

Regehr, Esther. "Derstine, Mary Elizabeth Kolb (1901-1971)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. April 2009. Web. 25 February 2011. https://www.gameo.org/encyclopedia/contents/derstine_mary_elizabeth_kolb_1901_1971.

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Mrs. Clayton F. Derstine, widow of Bishop C.F. Derstine, of 1102 Victoria St. N. died at K-W Hospital Thursday following a heart attack. She was 69. Born in Kitchener, Mrs. Derstine was the former Mary Elizabeth Kolb, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elias B. Kolb. In her youth she lived in Western Canada and taught public school at Herbert, Sask. She married Bishop Derstine on July 5, 1927. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church and formerly a member of the church council and the Sunday school staff. She organized and supervised the Secret Sister Society of the church. She was predeceased by her husband Aug. 31, 1967. Surviving are two sons, John R., Kitchener, and Clayton K., Toronto; five daughters, Mrs. Paul (Grace) Brunner, Hubbard, Ore,; Mrs. Eyvonne Harris, Preville, Que,; Mrs. Alfred (Esther) Smith, Kitchener; Mrs. George (Ruth) Hostetter, St. Catherines, and Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Becker, Waterloo; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. The body will be at the Ratz-Brchtel Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Saturday until noon Monday when removal will be made to the First Mennonite Church for a service at 3 p.m. conducted by Bishop Jesse B. Martin and Rev. Robert N. Johnson, Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Mennonite Mission Board may be made as expression of sympathy.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 12 Mar 1971

Mary married Bishop Clayton Freed Derstine 5 Jul 1927. Clayton was born 17 Aug 1891, Souderton, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died 31 Aug 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elmeda Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74446

Elmeda — Clayton Martin Weber. Clayton (son of Amos M. Weber and Lovina B. Martin) was born 1917, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157891
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Died peacefully in her sleep, on Monday, June 2, 2003 at Freeport Health Care Centre, in her 96th year.Dear sister of Charlea Snyder of Cambridge, Esther Hess of Goshen, IN, Harvey Kolb and his wife Grace of Aylmer and Elizabeth Gertrude Edgeworth of Kitchener. Survived by 16 nieces and nephews and their spouses and many great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Titus Lyman Kolb and his wife Priscilla Shantz, one sister Myrtle Liechty and brothers-in-law Howard Snyder, Gordon Liechty,Charles Hess and Leslie Edgeworth.Cremation has taken place. Leda's family will receive relatives and friends on (date) from (time).A memorial service (time and date not confirmed as yet)will follow in the chapel of the funeral home followed by a reception. Interment First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener.As expressions of sympathy donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Arthritis Society or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157892
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Charlea Lorraine Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298725
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

SNYDER, Charlea Lorraine (nee Kolb) - Passed away peacefully, on Friday, February 13, 2009, at Fairview Mennonite Home at the age of 93 years. Born September 16, 1915, Charlea was the loving wife of the late Howard Snyder of Kitchener. Beloved mother of Pat Janowski (Bob) of Kitchener, Linda Snyder of Kincardine, Bob Snyder (Louise) of Kitchener, Bill Snyder (Kathy) of Conestogo, John Snyder (Kathy Roulston) of Toronto and Marybeth Snyder of Waterloo. Predeceased by sisters, Myrtle (Kolb) Liechty of Berne Indiana, Leda Kolb of Kitchener and Gertrude (Kolb) Edgeworth of Kitchener. Survived by sister, Esther (Kolb) Hess of Goshen Indiana and brother, Harvey Kolb (Grace) of Aylmer. Grandma will be missed by Jill Reiner (Eric), Nat Snyder (Theresa), Jenny Janowski, Kirsten Wever (Steve), Nick Snyder (Kirsten), Garth Snyder and Evan Snyder. Great-grandma to Ethan and Carter Reiner, Jane Wever and Charlie Snyder. Long time member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener. Charlea's passion for music and her love of adventure will be sorely missed by family and friends alike. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks for the excellent care and quality comforts provided to Charlea by the staff at Fairview Mennonite Home (Cambridge). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or the Howard and Charlea Snyder Foundation of First Mennonite Church. For further details, please contact Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (519-749-8467).


The Waterloo Region Record newspaper - Feb. 14, 2009

Charlea — Howard Snyder. Howard (son of Moses B. Snyder and Mary Wismer) was born 11 May 1911, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298726
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Esther K. Hess, 95, of Goshen, died Tuesday afternoon, July 29, 2014, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. She was born February 10, 1919, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada to Titus L. and Priscilla (Shantz) Kolb. On March 1, 1943 she married Charles V. Hess in Goshen. He died December 26, 1999. She is survived by three children, Janice (Jerry) Warstler of Sturgis, Michigan, Sandra K. Hess, and Jon C. Hess, both of Goshen; two grandchildren, Tonia Andrews and Todd Warstler and three great-grandchildren.


She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four sisters, Leda Kolb, Myrtle Liechty, Charlea Snyder and Gertrude Edgeworth, and a brother, J. Harvey Kolb. A 1940 graduate of Goshen College, she was a longtime, active member of Goshen City Church of the Brethren. She was a member of the Delphians and a charter member of the Goshen chapter of American Association of University Women. Mrs. Hess taught at Jefferson High School from 1942 to 1950. She was the first director of the Goshen YWCA, retiring in 1980 after 16 years. A Friday, September 26, 2014 11 a.m., memorial service will be conducted at Goshen City Church of the Brethren. Pastor Bev Weaver will officiate. A private graveside service will be held in Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be given to Goshen City Church of the Brethren, Heifer International or Church World Service.

oder-Culp Funeral Home

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• Military: (R99642 - R.C.A.F.)
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184930

Notes:

Kolb, Jacob Harvey (R99642 - R.C.A.F.)

Passed away at home in Aylmer on February 2nd in his 89th year. Only son of Titus L. Kolb and Priscilla Shantz. He is survived by his beloved wife Grace (Knechtel), much loved children John and his friend Liz of Kitchener, Jim and his wife Sharon of New Hamburg and Julia and her husband Kirk of Aylmer, his adored grandchildren Jeffrey and his fiancée Lindsay, Jennifer, Jared and his friend Erika, Jane, Jill Kolb, Ellie and Libby Cook and his great-grandson, Noah Kolb-Bromley. Also survived by sister Esther Hess of Goshen, Indiana. Predeceased by his parents, sisters Leda Kolb, Myrtle Liechty, Charlea Snyder, and Gertrude Edgeworth and brothers-in-law Howard Snyder, Leslie Edgeworth, Charles Hess, and Gordon Liechty. Cremation has taken place. Harvey's family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, February 5, 2010 from 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 1-1: 45 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A memorial service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2010 followed by a reception. As expressions of sympathy donations to Mennonite Central Committee or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Harvey's memorial. No farther seek his merits to disclose, Or draw his frailties from their dread abode, (There they alike in trembling hope repose) The bosom of his Father and his God. From Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard by Thomas Gray

Waterloo Region Record, February 3, 2010

Jacob — Grace Knechtel. Grace (daughter of Jonas O. Knechtel and Louise Violet Schwalm) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Gertrude Delville-Pratt
• Name: Elizabeth Gertrude Edgeworth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184925

Notes:

Edgeworth (nee Kolb), Elizabeth Gertrude (Pratt) - Passed away peacefully at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at the age of 81. She will be remembered by her sisters, Charlea Snyder of Cambridge, Esther Hess of Goshen IN; brother, Harvey (Grace) Kolb of Aylmer; her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; her step-daughter, Wendy Saulnier of Nova Scotia; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her son, Jerry James Pratt; husband, Leslie Edgeworth; parents, Titus and Priscilla (nee Shantz) Kolb; sisters, Leda Kolb, Myrtle (Gordon) Liechty; brothers-in law, Howard Snyder and Charles Hess. Elizabeth's family will receive relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467 on Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 1 p.m. until the time of Elizabeth's memorial service in the Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Cremation has taken place and Elizabeth's cremated remains will be interred in the Riverside Cemetery, Toronto on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 11: 30 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Arthritis Society would be appreciated by the family. (Cards available at the funeral home.) Visit www.henrywalser.com for Elizabeth's memorial.


The Record, October 13, 2007

Elizabeth — James Grant "Jerry" Delville-Pratt. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth — Leslie Edgeworth. Leslie died Bef 2007. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30690
• Immigration: 1893, , Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34298

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34299

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34300
• Residence: 1952, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34301

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• Name: Leila Anna Hoffman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34302

Notes:

HOFFMAN, Mrs. Leila

Passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1976, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Leila Seibert, of 154 Elgin St. N., Cambridge, in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Clare W. Hoffman; dear mother of Robert of Barrie; dear sister of William of Zurich, Frank of Detroit, Miss Nora Seibert, Detroit; also survived by three grandchildren. Mrs. Hoffman was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. Resting at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrew St., Cambridge, from 7 p.m. this evening. Funeral and committal services will be held in the Funeral Horne chapel, Friday, Sept. 24, at 3: 30 p.m. Interment, Mount View cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 22 Sep 1976 pg 43

Leila — Clarence W. "Clare" Hoffman. Clarence (son of William Henry Hoffman and Carrie Clara Faust) was born 16 Oct 1898; died 20 Feb 1967; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34297

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34303
• Residence: 1952, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States

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• Name: Charles Albert Siebert
• Occupation: profession hockey player
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140215
• Misfortune: 1939, Lake Huron, , Ontario, Canada; drowned

Notes:

Hall of Fame Professional Hockey Player. A native of Plattsville, Ontario, played the position of both forward and defence the Montreal Maroons from 1925 to 1932, New York Rangers from 1932 to 1935, Boston Bruins from 1933 to 1936, and the Montreal Canadiens from 1936 to 1939. He won the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1933, the Hart Trophy in 1937, and was the NHL All-Star First Team Defenceman from 1935 to 1936. His career was cut short after being injured after being checked by Eddie Shore during a hockey game. He drowned on August 25, 1939, while swimming in Lake Huron, near Zurich, Ontario, Canada. Siebert was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1964.

Bio by: Peterborough K

(2019). Findagrave.com. Retrieved 27 January 2019, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8106739/albert-charles-siebert

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Recover Body Of Drowned Hockey Player
Charles "Babe" Siebert Drowned In Lake Huron Last Friday

The body of Charles "Babe" Siebert, widely known professional hockey star who was drowned last Friday afternoon in Lake Huron at St. Joseph was located about 40 feet from where he sank in 10 feet of water. The body was discovered by his brother (Frank of Detroit and Albert Hess, of Zurich, after dragging had been continued for three days.

Siebert, 34 years of age, was a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Siebert, of Zurich. He was home in Zurich where a reunion of the family was to be held on Sunday.

Shortly before 4 p. m. Siebert with his two daughters, Judie, 11, and Joan, 10, went with Clayton Hoffman, of Zurich, to the lake.

They went in bathing at St. Joseph. When one of the children saw the inflated tire was using for a float carried out from her depth by waves that were rolling she asked her father to recover it.

Siebert swam out and was about to grab the tire which had floated about 150 feet from shore and around the end of the pier, when he shouted for help.

Hoffman swam out to go to his assistance but he sank 'before Hoffman arrived at the spot.

"Babe" Siebert was born in Plattsville in 1904, but his family had resided in Zurich since he was a lad, and he was always regarded as a "Zurich boy."

He got his start in both hockey and baseball in Zurich, then played at -Seaforth and on the Kitchener junior O. H. A. team. Later he played for Niagara Falls and then turned professional with Montreal Maroons in 1925, remaining with that team until 1932 when he was traded to New York Rangers.

In the 1933-34 season he was traded to Boston Bruins and moved back to defense from right wing. He, along with his defence partner, Eddie Shore, was picked for the N. H. L. all-star team in the season of 1935-36. He repeated in the 1936-37 and 1937-38 seasons. During the summer of 1936 he was traded to Les Canadiens.

Only recently he was named coach-manager of the team.

The funeral was held in Kitchener on Wednesday afternoon.

The late hockey star was married to Berne Millhausen, of Kitchener, who survives him with two young daughters, besides his parents and several brothers and sisters.

Hamburg Independent 1 Sep 1939

Albert married Bernice Marguerite Milhausen 3 Dec 1927, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Bernice (daughter of John Milhausen and Priscilla Lydia Daily) was born 16 Nov 1906, Walkerton, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Roy Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6800.2
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manager, ?
• Residence: 1921, 65 Lancaster St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Elected Office: 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Kitchener Council

Notes:

Obituary

The Late Roy Shantz

Friends in Kitchener, Waterloo and district attended the funeral of the late Roy Shantz at Kitchener on Thursday afternoon. Service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Logan of Trinity United Church at Schreiter's Funeral Home. The Masonic Lodge Brethren of which deceased was a member also assisted in the service Representatives of various organisations of which deceased was a member attended. Interment was made in Woodland Mausoleum.

The honorary pall bearers were: Hon. W. D. Euler, Judge Clement, Mayor H. W. Sturm A R. Kaufman and H. J. Sims, all of Kitchener and J. Finley of Toronto, president and manager of the United Paper Mills, Ltd., and J. Palmor, president and manager of the Toronto Type Foundry.

The active pall bearers were Edward Wismer, Edward Wackett, Fred McKellar, William Outpell, Oscar Thompson and Arthur H. Lowe.


A divine selection was sung by a masonic trio, "Remember Now Thy Creator." Originally this was a maconic quartet, the late Mr. Shantz being a member. The remaining members are G. McPhail, Ralph Connor and W. A. Jones.

Waterloo Chronicle 12 Jan 1933, p. 3

Eldon — Irene "Corita" Mullen. Irene was born 20 Sep 1892, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1963; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Eldon married Manilla Hallman 20 Feb 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Manilla (daughter of Rev. Henry S. Hallman and Maria Rosenberger) was born 2 Mar 1882, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6800.3
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Assistant Manager, ?
• Residence: 1921, 65 Lancaster St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Ivan — Josephine Pearen. Josephine was born 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1949; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6800.4
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6800.5
• Occupation: 1918, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; manager

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23805

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158300
• Adopted: Bef 1911
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158302
• Adopted: Bef 1911
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-320722
• Residence: 1921, 50 Scott St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Name: Ruth Nahrgang
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158296
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Ruth — Arthur Vernon Nahrgang. Arthur (son of Josiah Nahrgang and Esther Reist) was born 4 Mar 1898, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rosie Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158297
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: Bef 1990, 45 Stirling St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

SHANTZ, Rose - At St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Saturday, April 21, 1990, age 87 years, formerly of 45 Stirling Ave. S., Kitchener.

Miss Shantz was born in Michigan and was a daughter of the late Mary Jane Moyer and Benjamin Shantz. She was a member of Bethany Missionary Church, Kitchener.

Survived by one niece, Jean and her husband Clayton Ferguson of Port Elgin and two nephews, Lloyd Nahrgang of Owen Sound and Wayne Shantz of Kitchener.

She was predeceased by one sister, Ruth Nahrgang and two brothers, Reuben and Roy Shantz.

Miss Shantz's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, from 7-9 p.m. this evening (Monday) and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. 12 noon. The funeral and committal service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home, Tuesday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Colin Meikle officiating. Interment in First Mennonite cemetery, Kitchener.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Apr 23 1990 pg A11

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158298
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, 50 Scott St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Reuben — Elma Loraine Shantz. Elma (daughter of Alvin H. Shantz and Rachel A. Snider) was born Aug 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158299
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Name: Rhea Mattie Bretz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58933
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite

Notes:

Mrs. Gordon Bretz passed away Tuesday, June 25th at her residence, Heritage House, St. Jacobs, where she had resided for the past ten years. She was 94. Mrs. Bretz, the former Rhea Mattie Shantz, had lived at RR 4, Bright for many years. She was a member of Bethel Missionary Church, New Dundee. Dear mother of Lorene and her husband Kenneth Shantz of New Dundee, Lloyd and his wife Carol of Indiana, Elmon and his wife Ann of Kitchener, Marilyn and her husband Leonard Kilbey of Waterloo. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Gordon Bretz in 1963; two sisters, Mary Reist and Lorene Bickle; one brother, Leighton. Rested at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, Waterloo, where funeral service was held Friday. Interment Memory Gardens.

The Ayr News 3 Jul 1991 pg 13

Rhea married Gordon Bretz 6 Jun 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Gordon (son of John Bretz and Martha Gabel) was born 1896, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170277
• Immigration: 1903
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Son
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite

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• Name: Mary Anna Reist
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-62692
• Immigration: 1903
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite

Mary married Luman T. Reist 3 Dec 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Luman (son of Gideon Reist and Nancy Toman) was born 7 Jul 1897, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170281
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Lorena Vera "Lorene" Bickle
• Name: Lorene Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298572
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite

Lorena — Melvin John Bickle. Melvin (son of Henry Bickel and Emma Buck) was born 15 May 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1960; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172668
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper, Mutual life
• Residence: 1921, 3 Clarence Place, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1930, Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172669
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper, ?
• Residence: 1921, 3 Clarence Place, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Leslie — Nelda Marie Thiel. Nelda (daughter of Ervin Henry Thiel and Augusta Louise Toletzki) was born 20 Dec 1906, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alvera Naomi "Vera" Reist
• Name: Vera Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172670
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, 3 Clarence Place, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Alvera — Leonard Toman Reist. Leonard (son of Gideon Reist and Nancy Toman) was born 3 Feb 1908; died 19 Jun 1996; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172672
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, 3 Clarence Place, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Harold — Elvera Schweitzer. Elvera (daughter of Peter Schweitzer and Mary Oesch) was born 2 Jun 1911, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1997; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177277
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-143.2

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• Name: Elvera Maude "Vera" Baetz
• Name: Maude Bowman
• Name: Vera Maude Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-143.3
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, 187 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Elvera — Jacob H. "Jake" Baetz. Jacob (son of Jacob Baetz and Catherine Hoelscher) was born 25 Nov 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1981; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-143.4
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ledger Keeper, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1921, 138 Lancaster St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32536
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1948, Montreal, Ile De Montreal, Quebec

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32537
• Residence: 1921, 138 Lancaster St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book keeper, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1948, Trenton, Hastings Co., Ontario

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177409
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer, Bank
• Residence: 1921, 138 Lancaster St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1948, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States