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Mary Pamelia Moyer

Female 1862 - 1930  (68 years)


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  1. 1.  Mary Pamelia Moyer was born 20 May 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

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


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

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    Mrs. Mary P. Betzner

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


    Obituary - Kitchener Daily Record, June 12, 1930

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

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

    Children:
    1. 2. Cora May Betzner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Sep 1882, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1966; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Wanetta "Nettie" Betzner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Irene Maud Betzner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Sep 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Dr. Hugh Lloyd Betzner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Sep 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1972, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried , Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, Dalls, Dallas, Texas.
    5. 6. Florence Ethel "Flossy" Betzner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Jul 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1982, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Catharine Melvina "Katie" Betzner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Mar 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Private Orval Victor Betzner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Feb 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 9. Myrtle Viola Betzner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Apr 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 10. Jerene Hallie Betzner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Apr 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1994, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Cora May Betzner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 20 Sep 1882, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1966; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Cora May Holdsworth
    • Eby ID Number: 00006-0929.2
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1901, 15 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

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

    Cora — Ansel H. Holdsworth. Ansel was born 1875; died 1951; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Wanetta "Nettie" Betzner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Wanetta "Nettie" Shoemaker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36094
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1901, 15 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

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

    Wanetta married Henry W. Shoemaker 18 Apr 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Henry S. Shoemaker and Catharine "Katie" Weber) was born 25 May 1878, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1953; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Arthur Eby Shoemaker  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1908; died 1969; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Irene Maud Betzner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 28 Sep 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nettie Betzner
    • Eby ID Number: 00006-0929.3
    • Residence: 1901, 15 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

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


  4. 5.  Dr. Hugh Lloyd Betzner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 16 Sep 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1972, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried , Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, Dalls, Dallas, Texas.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    • Eby ID Number: 00006-0929.4
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1901, 15 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

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


  5. 6.  Florence Ethel "Flossy" Betzner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 1 Jul 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1982, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Florence Ethel "Flossy" Kraft
    • Name: Flossey Betzner
    • Eby ID Number: 00006-0929.5
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1901, 15 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1968, 250 Duke St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Obituary - Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 1, 1982
    Kraft, Mrs. Clayton (Florence) - At Pinehaven Nursing Home, Waterloo, on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1982, following a lengthy illness, Florence Ethel Betzner, aged 94 years, of Pinehaven Nursing Home.
    Mrs. Kraft was a member of Trinity United Church.
    Beloved wife of the late Clayton Kraft; dear mother of Tom of Burlington and Robert of Vancouver, B.C.; sister of Mrs. Jerene Knechtel of Woodstock. Ten grandchildren also survive.
    Predeceased by her parents; one son, Frank and several brothers and sisters.
    Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. Thursday. Funeral and committal service in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel on Friday at 3 p.m. with Dr. E. E. Kent officiating. Internment Woodland cemetery

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

    Florence — Clayton Kraft. Clayton (son of William Kraft and Anna Shirk) was born 20 Aug 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Thomas Kraft  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 13. Robert William Kraft  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jul 1919; died 2 Jan 1999.
    3. 14. Frank Betzner Kraft  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Apr 1927; died 25 Jun 1977.

  6. 7.  Catharine Melvina "Katie" Betzner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 22 Mar 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Katie Melvina Betzner
    • Eby ID Number: 00081-4854.6


  7. 8.  Private Orval Victor Betzner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 2 Feb 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1 - 34th Battalion
    • Name: Orvi Betzner
    • Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 00006-0929.7
    • Residence: 1901, 15 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Keeper Assistant, Piano Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Military: 1914, WW1; Ww1, 34th Battalion, Service #402771
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 34th Battalion
    • Residence: 1927, New York City, New York, USA.

    Notes:

    Obituary - Kitchener-Waterloo Record, January 30, 1970
    Orval Betzner
    Orval V. Betzner of 103 Church St. died today at K-W Hospital.
    He was born in Kitchener. He was employed until his retirement with the Ontario Liquor Control Board.
    He was a member of Trinity United Church and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 50.
    Surviving are his wife; one brother, Hugh of Dallas Tex.; four sisters, Mrs. Henry Shoemaker, Mrs. Clayton Kraft and Mrs. Harry Forler, all of Kitchener, and Mrs. Carl Knechtel of Woodstock.
    The body is at the Keffer Funeral Home where friends can pay respects after 2 p.m. Saturday. Service will be conducted at the funeral home Monday at 2 p.m. by Very Rev. F. G. Stewart. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery.
    Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.


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


  8. 9.  Myrtle Viola Betzner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 15 Apr 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Myrtle Viola Forler
    • Eby ID Number: 00006-0929.8
    • Residence: 1901, 15 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1920, 14 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Obituary - Kitchener-Waterloo Record, December 29, 1973

    Forler, Mrs. Harry G. (Myrtle) - At her home, 247 Franklin St. N., on Friday, Dec. 28, 1973, after a lengthy illness, Myrtle Viola Betzner, age 79 years, a resident of the Twin Cities for many years and a daughter of Josiah Betzner and the former Nellie Moyer. Mrs. Forler was a member of Faith Missionary Church; wife of Harry G. Forler who predeceased her May 1, 1957; mother of Arthur J., Clinton; Douglas H., Guelph and the late Kenneth; sister of Wanetta (Mrs. Henry W. Shoemaker) and Florence (Mrs. Clayton Kraft), both of Kitchener and Jerene (Mrs. Carl Knechtel) of Woodstock; predeceased by two brothers Orval and Dr. Hugh L. Betzner and a sister Mrs. Cora Holsworthy; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive.

    Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener, after noon on Sunday. Funeral and committal service in the chapel Monday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Willis Hunking officiating. Internment Woodland cemetery.

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    FORLER-BETZNER

    A pretty wedding was solemnized Saturday afternoon, Dec. 27, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Betzner, 15 Church Street, when their daughter, Myrtle Viola, was united in marriage to Mr. Harry Forler, of Cobourg, formerly of Kitchener. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Jennie Betzner and Mr. Arthur Kimmel, of Cobourg, acted as best man. Rev. J H. McBain officiated.

    After a dainty wedding supper the happy couple left for Toronto and points east. They will reside in Cobourg

    The Chronicle Telegraph 1 Jan 1920, p. 4

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

    Myrtle married Henry George "Harry" Forler 27 Dec 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Henry George Forler and Amelia Lantz) was born 18 Dec 1892, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1957. [Group Sheet]


  9. 10.  Jerene Hallie Betzner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 28 Apr 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1994, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jerene Hallie Knechtel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40633
    • Residence: 1901, 15 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

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

    Jerene — Carl Edward Knechtel. Carl (son of Carl "Charles" Knechtel and Ernestine Schlegel) was born 7 Jan 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1990, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Arthur Eby Shoemaker Descendancy chart to this point (3.Wanetta2, 1.Mary1) was born 1908; died 1969; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-449504


  2. 12.  Thomas Kraft Descendancy chart to this point (6.Florence2, 1.Mary1)

  3. 13.  Robert William Kraft Descendancy chart to this point (6.Florence2, 1.Mary1) was born 2 Jul 1919; died 2 Jan 1999.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198273
    • Residence: 1968, Kitimat, , British Columbia, Canada


  4. 14.  Frank Betzner Kraft Descendancy chart to this point (6.Florence2, 1.Mary1) was born 15 Apr 1927; died 25 Jun 1977.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198276
    • Residence: 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Frank — Gloria Betty Gies. (daughter of Linus John Gies and Lena Anna Hintz) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Janet Wendy "Wendy" Kraft  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Sep 1955; died 17 Oct 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 15.  Janet Wendy "Wendy" Kraft Descendancy chart to this point (14.Frank3, 6.Florence2, 1.Mary1) was born 30 Sep 1955; died 17 Oct 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198278

    Notes:

    KRAFT, Janet "Wendy" Passed away at the Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, on Sunday, October 17, 2010, at the age of 55. Beloved daughter of Gloria (nee Gies) and the late Frank B. Kraft. Wendy leaves brother Rick Kraft and his wife Gerda of Ottawa, sister Nancy Rooney and her husband Denis of Baden and nephew Kyle Rooney. Wendy will be dearly missed by her aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and neighbours. Cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial service to celebrate Wendy's life at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467 on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 1: 30 p.m. Reception to follow. Pastor David Malina officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Cancer Research Society would be appreciated. Cards are available at the funeral home or by visiting Wendy's memorial at: www.henrywalser.com



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