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

Christina Groh

Female 1818 - 1870  (52 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Christina Groh was born 1818, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1870, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99363364
    • Misfortune: mental illness
    • Name: Christina Anticknap
    • Eby ID Number: 00045-3430
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Christina Groh, "the eldest of family, was married to Thomas Antiknap. They resided in Wellesley Township where he was engaged in farming. They had quite a large family but none of the names of their children were received in time for publication."

    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

    Christina married Thomas Anticknap 1843, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of William Anticknap and Hannah Prior) was born 1809, , England; died 22 Oct 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Nancy Anticknap  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Apr 1846, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 1 Aug 1847, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Joseph Anticknap  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Feb 1847, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1917, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Mary Anticknap  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Dec 1848, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1927, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Hannah Anticknap  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Dec 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1917, Argyle, Sanilac, Michigan, United States; was buried , Wheatland Cemetery, Argyle Township, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA.
    5. 6. James Anticknap  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jan 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 2 May 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1933, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Henry Anticknap  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Feb 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 19 Jan 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nancy Anticknap Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christina1) was born 8 Apr 1846, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 1 Aug 1847, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34431
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  2. 3.  Joseph Anticknap Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christina1) was born 26 Feb 1847, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1917, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34428
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
    • Residence: 1891, Moose Jaw, , Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Residence: 1901, Regina, , Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Marquette , Manitoba

    Notes:

    Joseph Anticknap was a pioneer of the Boggy Creek area near Regina, Saskatchewan. He homesteaded there in about 1883. After his retirement he returned east to live.

    Saskatoon Phoenix, June 30, 1917, page 7

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99362296/joseph-anticknap


  3. 4.  Mary Anticknap Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christina1) was born 31 Dec 1848, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1927, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194293208
    • Name: Mary Wilford
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34424
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist

    Notes:

    Mrs. Fred Wilford

    The death took place at Elmira on Saturday, December 17th, of Mrs. Fred Wilford, in her 80th year. The funeral took place from her late residence on Tuesday, Dec. 20th. Interment was made in Rush's cemetery, Crosshill.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 29 Dec 1927, p. 3

    _______________

    CELEBRATED 50TH ANNIVERSARY

    Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Wilford Enjoyed Happy Event

    Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Wilford celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the home of their son, Mr. William Wilford.

    Mr. Wilford was born in Leicestershire, England. Coming to Canada with his parents when about 14 years of age. His family located at Crosshill, Wellesley Township where they followed farming. On the 27th of February, 1872, Mr. Wilford married Mary Anticknap at Crosshill, Rev. James Woodhouse united them. Miss Hannah Anticknap and John T. Wilford, a brother who helped to celebrate at the original wedding, also participated in the Golden Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford moved to lot 15 Con. 4. Maryborough, in March 1872, where they lived until January, 1921, when they sold their farm and came to Elmira, now living retired.

    Both Mr. and Mrs. Wilford are enjoying splendid health. Mr. Wilford has reached the age of 79 and Mrs. Wilford 75. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford were the recipients of many useful presents and the event on Monday evening was right royally celebrated. Speeches, cards, games and music, was the order of the hour, followed by Mrs. William Wilford.

    Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Wilford, Levett Wilford, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Farr, Elmira; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilford and son Tommy, and John T. Wilford, Crosshill, Mr., and Mrs. John T. Petch, Linwood, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dahmer, Kitchener, Mrs. Alex. Smith, Guelph; Jos. F.. Stumpf, St. Clements; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. J. Boegel, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ernst, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dahmer, Mr. and Mrs. William Wilford and son Freddy, all of Elmira.

    The Chronicle Telegraph 23 Mar 1922, p. 10

    Mary married Frederick Wadkin Wilford 27 Feb 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frederick (son of Thomas Wilford and Ann Wadkin) was born 13 May 1843, Tugby, , Leicestershire, England; died 4 May 1927, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Hannah Anticknap Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christina1) was born 6 Dec 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1917, Argyle, Sanilac, Michigan, United States; was buried , Wheatland Cemetery, Argyle Township, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73463957
    • Name: Hannah McWilliams
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34438
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
    • Residence: 1874, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Hannah married William McWilliams 9 Sep 1874, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of William Alexander McWilliams and Elspet Henderson) was born 1850, , Scotland; died 1934; was buried , Wheatland Cemetery, Argyle Township, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Rev. William Thomas McWilliams  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1875, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 1961, , Ashland Co., Ohio, USA; was buried , Ashland, Ashland, Ohio, United States.

  5. 6.  James Anticknap Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christina1) was born 20 Jan 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 2 May 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1933, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34430
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    James — Mary Jane Pride. Mary (daughter of Robert Pride and Jane) was born 17 Oct 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1948; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Robert Thomas Anticknap  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Apr 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1911; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 10. Fredie Anticknap  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Feb 1889, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 11. Margaret "Maggie" Anticknap  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Sep 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1963; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 12. William James Anticknap  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Nov 1894, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1917, , France; was buried , Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

  6. 7.  Henry Anticknap Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christina1) was born 23 Feb 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 19 Jan 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34429



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Rev. William Thomas McWilliams Descendancy chart to this point (5.Hannah2, 1.Christina1) was born 1 Apr 1875, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 1961, , Ashland Co., Ohio, USA; was buried , Ashland, Ashland, Ohio, United States.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58451640
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-228206
    • Interesting: 1938, Ashland, Ashland, Ohio, United States; homemade tractor


  2. 9.  Robert Thomas Anticknap Descendancy chart to this point (6.James2, 1.Christina1) was born 9 Apr 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1911; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50320
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer


  3. 10.  Fredie Anticknap Descendancy chart to this point (6.James2, 1.Christina1) was born 24 Feb 1889, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50459
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer


  4. 11.  Margaret "Maggie" Anticknap Descendancy chart to this point (6.James2, 1.Christina1) was born 27 Sep 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1963; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maggie Anticknap
    • Name: Margaret "Maggie" Rowland
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50460
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Margaret married Private Robert Roy Rowland Jan 1913, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert was born 13 Oct 1890, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1962, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Everton Rowland  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Nov 1913, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 14. Sargeant Orval E. Rowland  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1920; died 7 May 1995; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  William James Anticknap Descendancy chart to this point (6.James2, 1.Christina1) was born 20 Nov 1894, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1917, , France; was buried , Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50461



Generation: 4

  1. 13.  Everton Rowland Descendancy chart to this point (11.Margaret3, 6.James2, 1.Christina1) was born 4 Nov 1913, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209525


  2. 14.  Sargeant Orval E. Rowland Descendancy chart to this point (11.Margaret3, 6.James2, 1.Christina1) was born 1920; died 7 May 1995; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-1054

    Orval — Evelyn A. Ingram. Evelyn was born 1920. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Ron Rowland  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Don Rowland  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 17. Dane Rowland  Descendancy chart to this point