Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Esther Fry

Female Abt 1775 -


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Esther Fry was born Abt 1775, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died , , Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Esther Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8258.1

    Esther — John Wismer. John (son of Henry Wismer and Barbara Lederach) was born 10 Mar 1774, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Abt 1840, , Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Henry Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1800, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Elizabeth Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1802, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Mary Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1804, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Jacob Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1806, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 6. Barbara Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1808, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. John Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1810, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 8. Nancy Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1812, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 9. Margaret Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1814, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henry Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Esther1) was born Abt 1800, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8258.2

    Henry — Nancy Moyer. Nancy was born Abt 1790; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Daniel M. Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Dec 1839, , Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

  2. 3.  Elizabeth Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Esther1) was born Abt 1802, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8258.3


  3. 4.  Mary Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Esther1) was born Abt 1804, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8258.4


  4. 5.  Jacob Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Esther1) was born Abt 1806, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8258.5


  5. 6.  Barbara Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Esther1) was born Abt 1808, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8258.6


  6. 7.  John Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Esther1) was born Abt 1810, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8258.7


  7. 8.  Nancy Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Esther1) was born Abt 1812, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8258.8


  8. 9.  Margaret Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Esther1) was born Abt 1814, Of, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8258.9



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Daniel M. Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Esther1) was born 29 Dec 1839, , Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

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    • Birth: , Germany
    • Eby ID Number: 00025-1992.1
    • Birth: 29 Dec 1842
    • Occupation: 1881, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; farmer
    • House of Industry and Refuge: 1925, House of Industry and Refuge, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1925, House of Industry and Refuge Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Daniel Wismer lived there until he died in 1930 at age 90. The family never knew about him growing up, because the family was embarrassed by him; he was shunned by the Mennonite community because he was a violent man who beat his wife.

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    Daniel married Elizabeth Cober 10 Sep 1867. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Cober and Mary Groh) was born 7 Sep 1844, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Jacob Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 12. Lidy Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 13. Matilda Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Apr 1870, Rodney, Elgin Co., Ontario; died 4 Jan 1928; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 14. Nancy Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Apr 1872, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1969, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 15. Mary Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Mar 1874, Rodney, Elgin Co., Ontario; died 14 Aug 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 16. Hannah Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Nov 1876, Rodney, Elgin Co., Ontario; died 5 Jun 1952; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 17. Rebecca Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1878, Rodney, Elgin Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 18. Abraham C. Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Aug 1883, Rodney, Elgin Co., Ontario; died 30 May 1973, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Jacob Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Daniel3, 2.Henry2, 1.Esther1) was born 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25364


  2. 12.  Lidy Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Daniel3, 2.Henry2, 1.Esther1) was born 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25365


  3. 13.  Matilda Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Daniel3, 2.Henry2, 1.Esther1) was born 13 Apr 1870, Rodney, Elgin Co., Ontario; died 4 Jan 1928; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Matilda Cassel
    • Eby ID Number: 00021-1577.690
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Grave of Matilda Wismer
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Matilda — Oliver D. Cassel. Oliver (son of Adam B. Cassel and Anna W. Detweiler) was born 16 Jun 1863, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1940, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Wilfred Cassel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Apr 1903; died 19 Jul 1903; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 20. Harvey W. Cassel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Oct 1904, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1971; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 21. Ida Cassel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Feb 1906, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1983; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 22. Percy Wismer Cassel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Mar 1908, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1988, Greencroft, Goshen, Indiana; was buried , Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States.
    5. 23. Kenneth Cassel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jun 1909, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1975; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 24. Annie Cassel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jun 1912, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 14.  Nancy Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Daniel3, 2.Henry2, 1.Esther1) was born 11 Apr 1872, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1969, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Nancy Schmiedendorf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-238879
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

    Notes:

    Schmiedendorf.- Nancy, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Wismer, was born in Hay Twp., Ont., April 11, 1872; died at the Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont., Aug. 28, 1969; aged 97 y. 4 m. 17 d. In Dec. 1890, she was married to Frederick Schmiedendorf who died in April 1919. Surviving are 8 children (Mrs. Minnie Main, Elizabeth, Fred, Mrs. Rose Kirkbride, Mrs. Mary Leland, John, Isabel-Mrs. Henry Hurst, and Edna-Mrs. Simeon Hurst), 24 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Abram Wismer). She was preceded in death by one son (Charles), who died in 1964. She was a member of the Preston Church, where funeral services were held with Rufus Jutzi officiating.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 29 Aug 1969

    Nancy married Frederick Theodore Christian "Fritz" Schmiedendorf 25 Dec 1890, Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario. Frederick (son of John Theodore Schmiedendorf and Maria Rohda Rohde) was born 28 Feb 1866, , Germany; died 16 Apr 1919, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Minnie Schmiedendorf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Oct 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1975, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Dec 1975, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 26. Charles Frederick Schmiedendorf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Apr 1893, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 27. Ida Schmiedendorf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1895, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Aug 1896, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 28. Rosie Schmiedendorf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Mar 1897, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 29. Mary Matilda Schmiedendorf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Feb 1899, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 30. Elizabeth Matilda Schmiedendorf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Sep 1900, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1989; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 31. Frederick Louis Schmiedendorf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Oct 1903, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1991, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 32. Henry John "John" Schmiedendorf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 May 1906, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1994; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 33. Isabel Pearl Schmiedendorf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Aug 1910, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. 34. Edna Melinda Schmiedendorf  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jan 1913, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 15.  Mary Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Daniel3, 2.Henry2, 1.Esther1) was born 9 Mar 1874, Rodney, Elgin Co., Ontario; died 14 Aug 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6066.1000
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Snyder, Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wismer, was born in Rodney, Ont., March 9, 1874; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Aug. 14, 1962; aged 88 y. 5 m. 5 d. She was married to Moses B. Snyder, who died in 1953. Surviving are one son and 2 daughters (Howard, Doon; Mrs. Gladys Cressman, New Hamburg; and Norma-Mrs. Gordon Shantz, Harriston), one brother (Abram, Preston), 2 sisters (Mrs. Nancy Schmiedendorf, Preston; and Mrs. Rebecca Winger, West Lorne), and 13 grandchildren. One brother and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Erb Street Church. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, in charge of C. F. Derstine, Irvin Cressman, and J. B. Martin.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LV, Number 35 - September 4, 1962 pages 790, 791

    Mary married Moses B. Snyder Dec 1903. Moses (son of Moses K. Snyder and Lydia Bechtel) was born 15 Feb 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1953, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 35. Jesse Snyder  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1905, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 36. Gladys Snyder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jul 1909, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 2002; was buried , Wideman Mennonite Cemetery, Markham, York Co., Ontario.
    3. 37. Howard Snyder  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    4. 38. Norma Snyder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  6. 16.  Hannah Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Daniel3, 2.Henry2, 1.Esther1) was born 15 Nov 1876, Rodney, Elgin Co., Ontario; died 5 Jun 1952; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00025-1992.1888


  7. 17.  Rebecca Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Daniel3, 2.Henry2, 1.Esther1) was born 1878, Rodney, Elgin Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25367


  8. 18.  Abraham C. Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Daniel3, 2.Henry2, 1.Esther1) was born 31 Aug 1883, Rodney, Elgin Co., Ontario; died 30 May 1973, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Abram Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4092.401
    • Occupation: 1909, 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

    Notes:

    Wismer, Abram C., son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Cober) Wismer, was born in Rodney, Ont., Aug. 31, 1883; died at the South Waterloo Hospital, Cambridge, Ont., May 30, 1973; aged 89 y. 8 m. 29 d. On Feb. 17, 1909, he was married to Lydia Ann Kinzie, who preceded him in death on Apr. 24, 1973. Surviving are 4 sons (Henry, Mervin, Clayton, and Wilfred), and 3 daughters (Elizabeth, Ada, and Hazel). He was a member of the Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 2, in charge of Rufus Jutzi and Howard Good: interment in Hagey Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 28 - July 17, 1973 - pages 565, 566

    Abraham married Lydia Ann Kinzie 17 Feb 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Henry M. Kinzie and Elizabeth Steiner) was born 27 Nov 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1973, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Apr 1973, Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 39. Mervin Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 40. Wilfred Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 41. Ada Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 42. Hazel Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 43. Henry Harold Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jul 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 44. Elizabeth Ida "Bessie" Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Jun 1912; died 13 Dec 2007, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 45. Clayton Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1915; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 46. Clifford Leroy Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 19 Nov 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1917, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 47. Howard Frederick Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jan 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.