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Moses Burkholder

Male 1836 - 1920  (83 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Moses Burkholder was born 26 Jun 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00020-1513
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, 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
    • Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Drover
    • Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Retired: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Driver, Livery Sable
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite

    Notes:

    Moses Burkholder, "the eldest son, was born June 26th, 1836. On October 7th, 1856, he was married to Nancy, daughter of John and Susannah (Bergey) Bricker, of Roseville. She was born July 12th, 1837. At present they reside in the village of Elmira. They have a family of five children"

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

    Moses married Nancy Bricker 7 Oct 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of John Bricker, III and Susannah Bergey) was born 26 Jun 1836; died 25 Sep 1902, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Hannah Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Angeline Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Aug 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Ezra Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Feb 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Susannah Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Feb 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Abraham Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 May 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Elizabeth Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 May 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Hannah Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (1.Moses1) was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144879
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant


  2. 3.  Angeline Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (1.Moses1) was born 22 Aug 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00020-1513.4
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  3. 4.  Ezra Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (1.Moses1) was born 21 Feb 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00020-1515
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, 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
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milk Dealer, Leddley Milk
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: Abt 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, 160 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Ezra Burkholder, "was born February 21st, 1859. He is married to Hannah, daughter of David and Annie (Cook) Elesley. They reside on a farm two miles west of Elmira. They have four 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.].

    Ezra — Hannah Elsley. Hannah (daughter of David Elsley and Annie Christina Cook) was born 2 Apr 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 8 Oct 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Eva Laura Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Dec 1882, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 9. Moses Sylvester "Sylvester" Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jul 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1971, , Grand Traverse Co., Michigan; was buried , Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States.
    3. 10. Alice Elizabeth Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1886, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 11. Charles Voey Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 12. David Gordon Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1895, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 13. Ezra Lloyd Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Jan 1897, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 14. Henry Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jun 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 15. Harvey Leroy Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Oct 1897, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jun 1990; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 5.  Susannah Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (1.Moses1) was born 6 Feb 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00020-1516
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  5. 6.  Abraham Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (1.Moses1) was born 12 May 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00020-1517


  6. 7.  Elizabeth Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (1.Moses1) was born 20 May 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00020-1518



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Eva Laura Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ezra2, 1.Moses1) was born 24 Dec 1882, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Laura E. Burkholder
    • Eby ID Number: 00020-1515.4
    • Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

    Notes:

    Laura lived with her grandparent Moses and Nancy Burkholder in 1891 and 1900


  2. 9.  Moses Sylvester "Sylvester" Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ezra2, 1.Moses1) was born 24 Jul 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1971, , Grand Traverse Co., Michigan; was buried , Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sylvester Burkholder
    • Residence: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, United States
    • Eby ID Number: 00020-1515.5
    • Occupation: 1908, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; Barber

    Moses married Aletta Emelia Heppler 15 Jul 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Aletta (daughter of John Heppler and Hedwig Marie Katherine Ruthig) was born 9 Sep 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  3. 10.  Alice Elizabeth Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ezra2, 1.Moses1) was born Abt 1886, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00020-1515.6


  4. 11.  Charles Voey Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ezra2, 1.Moses1) was born Abt 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00020-1515.7


  5. 12.  David Gordon Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ezra2, 1.Moses1) was born May 1895, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Gordon Burkholder
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182313
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milk Dealer, Leddley Milk
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clerk
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tire Finisher, Factory
    • Residence: 1921, 90 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    David married Ora Mina Zinken 28 Aug 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ora (daughter of William Henry Zinken and Alice Myra "Ella" Harmer) was born 18 Nov 1896, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Donald Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  6. 13.  Ezra Lloyd Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ezra2, 1.Moses1) was born 31 Jan 1897, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1 - 71st/47th Battalion
    • Name: Lloyd Burkholder
    • Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182315P
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 118th Battalion / 71st Battalion. Service #126513
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 71st / 47th Battalion
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milk Delivery, Milk Dealer
    • Residence: 1921, 160 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada


  7. 14.  Henry Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ezra2, 1.Moses1) was born Jun 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182314
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist


  8. 15.  Harvey Leroy Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ezra2, 1.Moses1) was born 9 Oct 1897, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jun 1990; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1
    • Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 38 Waterside Ave., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88028P
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #3130939
    • Residence: Abt 1916, 38 Waterside Ave., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1917, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mechanic
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Rubber Worker, Dominion Tire
    • Residence: 1921, 160 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Harvey — Adell Pearl Deering. Adell was born 28 Dec 1902, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Robert Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2008.
    2. 18. Irene Adell Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1925; died 2000; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 19. Ruth B. Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1926; died 14 Jan 2009; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 20. Bonnie R. Burkholder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1940; died 2008; was buried , Mem Gardens Cemetery, Tawas City, Iosco, Michigan, United States.

    Harvey — Doris. Doris was born 1903; died 1974; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Donald Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (12.David3, 4.Ezra2, 1.Moses1) was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-321343
    • Residence: 1921, 90 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist


  2. 17.  Robert Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (15.Harvey3, 4.Ezra2, 1.Moses1) died Bef 2008.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225245


  3. 18.  Irene Adell Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (15.Harvey3, 4.Ezra2, 1.Moses1) was born 1925; died 2000; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225208

    Irene — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Bruce J. Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 19.  Ruth B. Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (15.Harvey3, 4.Ezra2, 1.Moses1) was born 1926; died 14 Jan 2009; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ruth B. Tschirhart
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225247

    Notes:

    Tschirhart, Ruth (nee Burkholder): Passed over to the Lord's loving embrace on Wednesday January 14, 2009 at the age of 82. Loving wife of the late Joseph Tschirhart (1989). Devoted mother of Guy (Marion) of Kitchener and Tim of Yellowknife. Cherished grandma of Janine, Holly and Miranda. Predeceased by parents Harvey and Adele, daughter-in-law Virginia Richardson, sisters Irene Hofstetter and Bonnie Kenyon and brother Robert Burkholder.

    As a young woman, Ruth was a champion swimmer at the Woodside Municipal Pool. She enjoyed tending to her outdoor gardens, was a fantastic cook and most importantly, Ruth was a doting grandmother.

    Cremation has taken place. Ruth's family will receive relatives and friends at a memorial visitation from 2- 5 PM on Saturday January 17, 2009 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467.

    As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Arthritis Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).

    Heartfelt thanks to the caring staff of Sunnyside Nursing Home, Jennifer Carey (Ruth's personal support worker), Helen Schumacher (Volunteer at Sunnyside Home) and Joan Kenyon (niece) for all your warm friendships during Ruth's final days.

    "Ruth Tschirhart - Wednesday, January 14Th, 2009". 2022. Henrywalser.Com. https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/ruth-tschirhart/259900/obituary.php.

    Ruth — Joseph J. Tschirhart. Joseph was born 1926; died 1989; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  5. 20.  Bonnie R. Burkholder Descendancy chart to this point (15.Harvey3, 4.Ezra2, 1.Moses1) was born 1940; died 2008; was buried , Mem Gardens Cemetery, Tawas City, Iosco, Michigan, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Bonnie R. Kenyon
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225256

    Bonnie — Frank B. Kenyon. [Group Sheet]



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