Maria Bretz

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00015-1204
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Maria Bretz
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Maria Bretz, "daughter of John and Elizabeth (Reist) Bretz, was born February 5th, 1829. She is married to Jacob B. Betzner and resides in Breslau, Ontario. Their family consists of six children"

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

Mrs. Jacob Betzner, wife of Mr. Betzner, sr, grain dealer of Breslau, died yesterday at an advanced age, after an attack of grip, a relapse of which proved fatal. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon, from the residence to the Breslau cemetery.

News Record, April 17, 1899

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Betzner - On the 16th of Feb. 1899, in Waterloo Co., Ont., Sister Maria Betzner, wife of Bro. Jacob Betzner of Breslau, aged 70 years, 2 months and 11 days. She was buried at the Cressman Mennonite meeting house. Services were conducted by Bish. Jonas Snyder in German and Pre. Isaac Wambold in English. Her remains were followed to the grave by a large congregation who wished to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed sister who bore her sickness in patience, and left a bright evidence for the future world, so they that were left to mourn her loss need not mourn as those without hope. Peace be to her ashes. May God comfort the bereft ones

The Herald of Truth, July 15, 1899

Maria married Jacob B. Betzner 28 Sep 1851. Jacob (son of Johannes "John" Betzner and Mary Bechtel) was born 5 Sep 1818, Near Doon, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena "Mattie" Cressman
• Name: Mattie Betzner
• Residence: Vineland, Welland Co., Ontario
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0959
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Magdalena Betzner "eldest child of second wife, was born July 5th, 1852. On December 11th, 1877, she was married to Aaron Cressman who was born April 4th, 1854. They reside at Strasburg, Ontario. Their family consists of seven children, namely: V Barbara, V Ida Minerva, V Maria, V Lanora, V Mabel, V Wilfrid, and V Alvina. See Aaron Cressman's family." & Magdalena Betzner, "was born July 5th, 1852. She is married to Aaron Cressman and resides at Strasburg. They have a family of seven children".


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

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Cressman - Magdalene, daughter of Jacob and Maria Betzner, was born July 5, 1852; died July 8, 1931; aged 79 y. 3 d. She was married to Aaron Cressman in 1877 who predeceased her in 1913. To them were born 6 daughters and 2 sons: Mrs. J. Geo. Nagus (who died in 1918), Mrs. F. F. Honsberger, Mrs. J. B. Weber, Mrs. O. D. Wills, Lenora, Alvina, Wilfred, and Clifford. Besides her 7 children she is survived by 10 grandchildren, 1 sister, 3 brothers. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years and remained faithful to the end. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., by Bros. C. F. Derstine and Jonas Snider. Interment in Strasburg Cemetery


Obituary - Gospel Herald, July 30, 1931

Rsrch. Note:
The marriage registration doesn't seem to agree on Magdalena's first name and parents although the marriage date is correct and the parents are wrong.

011097-77 (Waterloo Co) Aaron CRESSMAN, 23, yeoman, New Dundee, New Dundee, s/o Samuel & Barbara married Martha BETZNER, 24, Waterloo Twp, Waterloo Twp, d/o Isaac & Louisa, witn Isaac BETZNER Jr. & Louisa CRESSMAN of Waterloo Tp, 11 December 1877 in New Hamburg.

Magdalena married Aaron C. Cressman 11 Dec 1877, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Aaron (son of Samuel S. Cressman and Barbara Cressman) was born 8 Apr 1854, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1913, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 138 Weber St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0960
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, Buildings
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Aaron Betzner, "was born December 13th, 1853. He is unmarried and has his home with his 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.].

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Betzner - Aaron Betzner passed away at the home of his brother-in-law, Caleb Shelley, 64 Schneider Ave., in Kitchener, Ont., early Tuesday morning, June 3, 1938, after an illness of three months following a stroke; aged 84 y. 5 m. 20 d. The deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Betzner and was born in Waterloo Twp., near Breslau on Dec. 13, 1853. He was united in holy marriage to Barbara Rudy who predeceased him 13 years ago. He is survived by 1 son (Allen of Toronto), 1 brother (Samuel Betzner of Dawson City, Yukon), 1 sister (Mrs. Ephraim Cressman of Kitchener), and 2 grandchildren. One daughter died in infancy. He was a faithful member of the First Mennonite Church and was loved for his kindly disposition and general Christian spirit. Services were conducted by Bro. C.F. Derstine. Theme: "The Desired End."

Obituary - Gospel Herald, June 23, 1938

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Ill for three months, Aaron Betzner, 54 Schneider Ave, age 84 years, died today at the home of his brother-in-law, Caleb Shelly, following a stroke. Born in Waterloo tp. on Dec. 13, 1853, a s/o Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Betzner, deceased was married to Barbara Rudy, who predeceased him 12 years ago. Mr. Betzner attended First Mennonite church. Surviving are one son, Allen of Toronto, one brother, Samuel of Dawson City, Yukon, one sister, Mrs. Ephraim Cressman of Kitchener, and two grandchildren. One daughter died in infancy...

Kitchener Daily Record 2 Jun 1938

Aaron — Barbara Rudy. Barbara (daughter of Benjamin Rudy and Mary Ann Hoffman) was born 19 Jan 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1925, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/219277956/
• Residence: Breslau Road, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0961
• Residence: 1861, 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
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Moses Betzner "was born July 21st, 1855. He is married to Leah, daughter of Jacob Z. and Maria (Bowman) Kolb. They reside about two miles east of Berlin where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of two children". Moses Betzner, "was born July 21st, 1855. He is married to Leah Kolb. They reside on Cyrus Cressman's old place and have 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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Moses B. Betzner

The death of Mr. Moses B. Betzner occurred at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Elmer Hofstetter, at Baden last Friday, November 20th, following a short illness with pneumonia. The deceased was a descendent of the first settlers of Waterloo County who came here from Pennsylvania at the turn of the 18th century. The deceased was aged 81 years, 4 months and 29 days. He spent his whole life in Waterloo County.
The deceased was married to Leah B. Kolb, who predeceased him 9 years ago. Since then he made his home with his daughter in Baden.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hofstetter, of Baden, and one son, Herbert V. Betzner, of Grimsby, besides two brothers, Aaron, of Kitchener, and Samuel, of Dawson City, Yukon, and one sister, Mrs. Susannah Cressman, of Kitchener.
The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon with a short service at the house at 1.30 o'clock, after which the cortege proceeded to the Cressman Mennonite Church at Breslau for public service. Internment took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Oscar Burkholder was in charge of the funeral service.

New Hamburg Independent, November 27, 1936

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Betzner - Moses B. Betzner was born at Breslau, Ont., July 22, 1855; died at the home of his daughter (Mrs. Elmore Hofstetter, Baden, Ont.), Nov. 20, 1936; aged 81 y. 3 m. 29 d. On Dec. 21, 1883, he was united in marriage to Leah Kolb, who preceded him nine years ago. To this union were born 2 children (Leona, Mrs. Elmore Hofstetter, and Herbert of Grimsby, Ont.) who survive. He is also survived by 2 brothers (Samuel of Dawson City, Yukon, and Aaron of Kitchener, Ont.), 1 sister (Mrs. Susannah Cressman, Kitchener, Ont.), and 4 grandchildren. In his early manhood be united with the Cressman Mennonite Church, Breslau, being converted through the labors of J. S. Coffman. He was always ready to give his testimony for the Lord, and in his last hours expressed himself resigned to the will of his Master whom he was privileged to serve so long. The funeral was held on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Breslau in charge of Oscar Burkholder. Text, II Cor. 5: 10.

Obituary - Gospel Herald, December 10, 1936

Moses married Leah B. Kolb 21 Dec 1883. Leah (daughter of Deacon Jacob Ziegler Kolb and Maria Bowman) was born 25 Jul 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1927, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00006-0962
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1938, Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada

Notes:

Samuel Betzner " was born December 22nd, 1857. He is unmarried and has his home with his parents."

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Cressman
• Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0963
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Betzner "was born June 8th, 1860. On February 15th, 1882, she was married to Ephraim S. Cressman who was born October 4th, 1855. They reside about two miles east of Breslau, on the old "Daniel Reist Farm". Their family consists of three children".
Susannah Betzner, "was born June 8th, 1860. She is married to Ephraim Cressman. They reside a few miles east of Breslau. Their family consists of three children".


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

Susannah married Ephraim S. Cressman 15 Feb 1882. Ephraim (son of Isaac S. Cressman and Barbara Snyder) was born 4 Oct 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Betzner
• Name: Lydia Ann Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0964
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Lydia Ann Betzer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lydia Ann Betzner "the youngest in the family, was born December 24th, 1865. She was married to Ozias Snyder who was born November 13th, 1865. They resided on his farmer's farm about a mile south of Breslau where she died March 28th, 1893, leaving one child, named V Elenor."

Lydia Betzner, "the youngest child of Maria Bretz and her husband, Jacob B. Betzner, was born December 24th, 1865. She was married to Ozias Snyder, and died March 28th, 1893. They had a family of one child, a daughter named Elenor."


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

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SNYDER - On the 28th of March, 1893, at Breslau, Waterloo Co., Ont., of consumption, Lydia Ann, wife of Bro. Oziah Snyder and youngest daughter of Jacob and Maria Betzner, aged 27 y., 3 m., 3d. She had been in feeble health for over a year, but had become so much better that we thought all danger over. But she took a severe cold and at once began to sink, and after a few days of suffering she fell asleep in Jesus. She told her husband not to weep, but to meet her in heaven. She untied with the church in early years, and was a beloved member, a kind and sympathizing friend, and her early loss will be deeply felt by all. She leaves her bereaved young husband, one child, parents, brothers and sisters and many warm friends. Her remains were laid to rest on the 31st at Cressman's M.H., Breslau. Funeral services by Elias Weber and Moses Bowman in German and I.A. Wambold in English.

"A dear one has gone from our circle on earth we shall see her no more,
She has gone to the Savior in glory, and all her afflictions are o'er." L.K.B.


Herald of Truth , Vol. XXX, No. 11, June 1, 1893 - Page 181, 182, 183

Lydia married Ozias Snyder 29 Jan 1890, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ozias (son of Absalom C. Schneider and Elizabeth Cressman) was born 13 Nov 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1930, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00028-2141.2
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic Servant

Notes:

Barbara Cressman," born July 7th, 1878."


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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Nagus.-Barbara (Cressman) Nagus was born in Waterloo, Ont. In Aug. 1913, she was married to George J. Nagus of Guernsey, Sask. She died April 19, 1918; aged 39 y. 9 m. 12 d. She leaves to mourn her loss a sorrowing husband, 4 small children, besides a number of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held April 23, 1918 at the Sharon Mennonite Church near Guernsey, Sask., by I. S. Rosenberger.

Gospel Herald - Volume XI, Number 7 - May 16, 1918 - pages 126, 127 and 128

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-374739
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Name: Ida Minerva Honsberger
• Name: Minerva Cressman
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0959.3

Notes:

Ida Minerva Cressman," born May 19th, 1880."


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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Honsberger, Minerva Ida, daughter of Aaron and Magdalena (Betzner) Cressman, was born in Waterloo, Ont., May 19, 1880; died at St. Catherines General Hospital, after a lengthy illness, Feb. 26, 1964; aged 83 y. 9 m. 7 d. On Jan. 4, 1911, she was married to Franklin F. Honsberger who died April 4, 1947. Surviving are 2 sons (Wilfred and Herbert), one daughter (Dorothy), one stepdaughter (Mrs. Carol Marcus), one stepson (Elton), one brother (Clifford), and one sister (Alvina - Mrs. Mahlon Clemens). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Vineland, Ont., where funeral services were held Feb. 29, in charge of Milton Schwartzentruber.


Obituary - Gospel Herald, May 19, 1964

Ida — Franklin F. Honsberger. Franklin (son of Henry Honsberger and Matilda Fretz) was born 10 Dec 1867, Jordan, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died 4 Apr 1947, Near Beamsville, Lincoln Co., Ontario; was buried , Vineland, Welland Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2141.4
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1910, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Maria Cressman," born April 30th, 1884."


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.].

Maria married Jeremiah Weber 16 Feb 1910, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jeremiah (son of Levi M. Weber and Susannah U. Bowman) was born 13 Jul 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00006-0959.5
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lanora Cressman," born October 10th, 1886."

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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Cressman - Lenora Cressman, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Cressman, who was born near New Dundee, Ont., and lived at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mahlon Clemens, Kitchener; died on Thursday Dec. 26, 1935; aged 49 y. 11 m. 17 d. She is survived by 2 brothers (Wilfred S. and Clifford I., both of Kitchener) and 4 sisters (Mrs. Franklin Honsberger of Beamsville, Mrs. Jerry B. Weber of Guernsey, Sask., Mrs. Oray I. Wills of Jordon, Ont., and Mrs. Mahlon Clemens of Kitchener). She was a faithful member of the First Mennonite Church. While she was of a retiring nature, nevertheless she sought to fill her place in life. Funeral services were held at the Church in charge of C. F. Derstine. Theme, "A Tearless Heaven." Interment at the Weber Cemetery, Strasburg.


Obituary - Gospel Herald, January 16, 1936

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00006-0959.6
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher, Public School
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher, Public School
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mabel Cressman," born October 8th, 1888."


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: 00006-0959.7
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dry Goods Salesman, Dry Goods Store
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Old Mennonite

Notes:

Cressman, Wilfred S., son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron S. Cressman, was born at Strasburg, Ont.; died suddenly at his home in Bridgeport, Ont., Dec. 3, 1963, In 1941 he was married to Florence Hollman, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Clifford), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Alvin Clemens and Mrs. Minerva Honsberger). He was a member of the Stirling Avenue Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 6, in charge of James R. Reusser.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 3 - January 21, 1964, Page 70, 71

Wilfrid married Florence A. Hollman 1941, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Florence (daughter of Alfred J. Hollman) was born 1901; died 1988; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Alvina Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2141.8
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Alvina Cressman," born March 19th, 1893."


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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Alvina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Cressman, died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont., Nov. 5, 1975; aged 82 y. Her husband (Mahlon Clemens) preceded her in death. She is survived by a brother (Clifford). Also preceding her in death were five sisters and one brother. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held on Nov. 7, in charge of Rufus Jutzi; interment in church cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 48 - December 16, 1975, p. 904, 905

Alvina — Jacob Mahlon Clemens. Jacob (son of Moses B. Clemens and Catharina "Katie" Brox) was born 24 Mar 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94860P
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Cressman, Clifford D., son of Aaron and Magadelena (Betzner) Cressman, was born at Strasburg, Ont., Apr. 22, 1896; died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Nov. 6, 1980; aged 84 y. He was married to Elizabeth Swartz, who died Jan. 12, 1979. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was preceded in death by one brother (Wilfred) and 6 sisters (Mrs. Barbara Nagus, Mrs. Minerva Honsberger, Mrs. Marie Weber, Lenora Cressman, Mrs. Mabel Wills, and Mrs. Alvina Clemens). He was a member of First Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Nov. 8, in charge of Brice Balmer and Simeon Hurst; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery

Gospel Herald - Volume 73, Number 50 - December 9, 1980 - page 1006

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CRESSMAN, Clifford D -- At the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 6, 1980, after a brief illness, Clifford D. Cressman, a resident of Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge and a formerly of Weber St. East, Kitchener, aged 84 years. Mr. Cressman was a life-long resident of the Twin City area. A member of First Mennonite Church. An employee of Uniroyal Company Ltd, -- General Products Division for 42 years, he retired in 1961. A son of the later Aaron Cressman and the former Magdalena Betzner. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Elizabeth Swartz in 1978; by a brother Wilfred and by six sisters; Mrs. Barbara Nagus, Mrs. Minerva Honsberger, Mrs. Marie Weber, Lenorra Cressman, Mrs. Mabel Wills and Mrs. Alvina Clemens. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, until noon on Saturday, when removal will be made to First Mennonite Church, for the funeral and committal service at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 7 Nov 1980

Clifford — Mary Elizabeth Swartz. Mary (daughter of Abraham H. Swartz and Susannah Bergey) was born 3 Feb 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178738
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1929, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1938, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

Other Events:

• 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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

• 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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• Eby ID Number: 00028-2173.4
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saleslady, Confectionary
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Myra Ellen Cressman," born March 29th, 1884."


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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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-377066
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Laura May Cressman
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0963.3

Notes:

Laura May Cressman," born September 2nd, 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.].

Laura — Milton W. Cressman. Milton (son of Joseph S. Cressman and Lydia Wenger) was born 29 Jun 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Florence Luella Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0963.4
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Florence Luella Cressman," born April 16th, 1892."


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

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Snyder, Mrs, Earle S. (Florence L.) - On Wednesday, November 29, 1978, at Fairview Mennonite Home, the former Florence Luella Cressman, aged 86 years.

Mother of Helen Elizabeth (Mrs. James Reusser) of Kitchener, Catherine Erlene (Mrs. Roger Seibert) of Pandora, Ohio; grandmother of Mark, Kristen and John Reusser, Ruth and David Siebert, sister of Stella Cressman of Kitchener. Predeceased by her husband Prof. Earle S. Snyder in 1973; two sisters, Laura (Mrs. Milton Cressman and Myra Cressman; her father, Ephriam Cressman and her mother, the former Susannah Betzner. Mrs. Snyder and her late husband had been residence of Guelph for over 45 years. In 1976, Mrs. Snyder moved to Fairview Mennonite Home. She was a charter member of Stirling Mennonite Church and the WMA.
Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 2 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday, then to Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2 p.m. Internment will be made in First Mennonite Cemetery.


Obituary - Kitchener-Waterloo Record, November 30, 1978

Florence — Professor Earl Stanley Snyder. Earl (son of Isadore B. Snyder and Hannah Bingeman) was born 14 Aug 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1973; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94226
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Elenora Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6085.2
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Eleanora Snyder
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bauman.- Eleanor, daughter of Ozias and Lydia Ann Snyder, was born near Breslau, Ont., July 6, 1891; died on her 25th wedding anniversary, after a lingering illness, in the Turner Private Hospital, Elmire, Ont.; aged 51 y. 7 m. 14 d. She spent most of her life on the Snyder farm,, and only six months ago moved with her family to Elmira. In the year 1905 she confessed Christ as her Savior and united with the Cressman Mennonite Church. Feb. 20, 1918, she was united in marriage to Enoch Bauman, who, with 1 daughter (Erma Fern) , 1 son (Robert Lee), 2 sisters (Edith, Mrs. Abner Rady, New Hamburg, Ont.; Ada, Markham, Ont.), 1 brother (Elvin, missionary in the Argentine, S.A.) and many other relatives and friends mourn her untimely departure. Sister Bauman was a Christian of sterling character. She belonged to the rapidly declining group of Christians who not only kept steady and true in the faith, but make substantial progress in it as well. She was loyal to the doctrines of the Church, both by practice and testimony, and as far as she was able, never withheld her hand to help the work of the Church of her choice. She proved her worth as a Christian mother by her constant concern for the oncoming generation. We have every reason to believe she is at rest, with her loved ones gone on before, awaiting the glorious resurrection of the righteous, when our Lord comes back for his own. Funeral services Feb. 24 were conducted in the Elmira Funeral Home by Bro. Oliver D. Snider, and in the Cressman Mennonite Church by Bro. Oscar Burkholder. Text, II Tim. 2: 11 - 13, 19.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 50 - March 11, 1943 p.1078 -1080

Elenora married Enoch E. Bauman 20 Feb 1918, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Enoch (son of Rev. Enoch S. Bauman and Veronica E. Martin) was born 13 Nov 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26495

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• Name: Ada Rudy
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24380
• Residence: 1933, Markham, York Co., Ontario, Canada

Ada — Jacob Rudy. Jacob (son of William H. Rudy and Rachel Reist) was born 9 Mar 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1988, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eugene Hofstetter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25484
• Residence: 1996, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Hofstetter, L. Eugene - Peacefully, on Friday, March 20, 1998, Eugene Hofstatter, of the Village of Winston Park, Kitchener and formerly of New Hamburg. He was born in Baden, 76 years ago, a son of the late Elmor and Leona (Betzner) Hofstetter. Eugene was employed at the B.F. Goodrich head office in Kitchener for over 45 years in supervisory positions and prior to his retirement he was in charge of pensions and benefits. He was a member of Zion United Church, New Hamburg. Eugene made a life long commitment to community affairs. He formerly was on the Board of Directors for Parkwood Manor and was a member of the Probus Club of K-W, Boys of the 30's Club of KCI, a member of the Waterloo County Hall of Fame Committee, New Hamburg Restless Seniors, longtime member of the New Hamburg Board of Trade where he served on the executive as president, was on the Wilmot Citizen of the Year Committee and was active as a director and volunteer for the Arthritis Society. Beloved husband of the former Jean Murray, whom he married, September 21, 1944; dear father of Susan and her husband Paul Lantz of Waterloo, Lynn and her husband John Leduc of Calgary; loving grandfather to Jenna and Kristopher Lantz and David Leduc; also remembered by sisters-in-law, Chris and her husband Dick Ritz, Betty and her husband Ernie Ritz, Betty Murray, Jim Murray and his wife Gywinith, all of New Hamburg. Eugene was predeceased by a brother, Oray and a brother-in-law, Bob Murray. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on Tuesday, March 24, 1998 at Zion United Church, New Hamburg at 2 p.m., with Pastor Bob Thaler officiating. Private family internment in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Zion United Church, Arthritis Society or charity of one's choice. Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, 662-1661, assisted with the arrangements.

The Record 23 Mar 1998

L. married Jean Murray 21 Sep 1944. Jean (daughter of William Ewart Gladstone Murray and Dora Anna Marie Quehl) was born 4 Feb 1923; died 27 Jun 2001; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25485

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Kitchener-Waterloo Record - 8 Feb 1996

Raymond — Madeleine Wenzel. Madeleine was born 1928, , Yugoslavia; died 11 Aug 1996, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Merl Elizabeth Koegler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124749

Notes:

KOEGLER, Merl (nee Betzner) 1926 - 2019 The family of Merl Koegler is saddened to announce her passing on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Trinity Long Term Care Centre in Kitchener at the age of 92. She will be truly missed by her husband and soulmate, John, whom she loved deeply for over 70 years. Merl was the caring mother of Doug Koegler (Debbie) and Sharon Kirsopp (Sandy); the devoted grandmother of Joanne Roberts (Mike), Stephanie Schurr (Ryan) and Alex Kirsopp; and the proud great-grandmother of Allison Roberts and Isaac Roberts. She is survived by her brother Leon Betzner (Ann). Friends are invited to share their memories of Merl with her family during memorial visitation at the Erb and Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Friday, February 22, 2019 from 6 - 8 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 10 until 10:45 a.m., followed by the memorial service in the chapel of the funeral home at 11 a.m. A reception will follow the service. The family wishes to thank the caring staff at Trinity Village for their compassion, kindness and understanding. Thanks also to Carol Van Dyke, a special long-time friend whose visits were always a high point in Merl's life. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Merl may be made to the Stratford Festival or Trinity Village Care Centre and can be arranged through the funeral home

The Waterloo Region Record, 19 Feb 2019:

Merl married John Koegler 1947. John (son of Dr. Arno Rufolf Koegler and Emma Rosa Hoehlig) was born 24 Mar 1926, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 2021. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163588

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Cressman.- Frederick David, 85, Waterloo, Ont, died March 16. Spouse: Erma Dedels Cressman. Parents: Laura and Milton Cressman (deceased). Other survivors: children David, Diane; three grandchildren. Funeral: March 20 at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont.


The Mennonite, May 7, 2002, pages 25-27, Vol. 5, No. 9.

Frederick — Erma May Dedels. Erma (daughter of Norman Dedels and Katherine Flora "Laura" Bechtel) was born 18 Jan 1917; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231210

Robert married Viola Alice Charlton 23 Apr 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Viola (daughter of William Charlton and Elinor Morris) was born 24 Feb 1924. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Erma Fern Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24376

Erma — Leonard S. Martin. Leonard (son of David S. Martin and Agnes Shantz) was born 1921; died 2002; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]