Samuel S. Stauffer

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7319
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 25, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

Samuel Stauffer, "was born October 5th, 1782. He, in company with his brothers and others, came to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario. He was married to Esther Groh who was born December 5th, 1786, and died March 5th, 1862. They resided near Speedsville where he died August 1st, 1859. To them were born ten 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

Samuel — Esther Groh. Esther (daughter of Michael Groh and Elizabeth Witmer) was born 5 Dec 1786, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 5 Mar 1862, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7339

Notes:

David G. Stauffer, "was adopted by old Henry Erb who resided near Dundas, where young David died, aged about 14 years."

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7342

Notes:

Levi Stauffer, "died, unmarried, aged about 30 years."

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320

Notes:

Isaac G. Stauffer, "was born September 28th, 1807. He was married to Jane Tieter who was born December 15th, 1812. They resided at Acton, Ontario, where he was engaged in farming. Some twenty years ago he disposed of his farm and moved near Gaines, Michigan, where both of them since died. He died December 25th, 1878, and she died August 9th, 1885. To them was born a large family. The names of children are as follows:...The named family all arrived at maturity save three, and are now very much scattered throughout Canada and the United States."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

Isaac — Jane Teeter. Jane was born 15 Dec 1812, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1885, Near Gaines, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Kinzie
• Eby ID Number: 00065-4070.1

Notes:

Susannah Stauffer, "was married to Jacob Kenzie, a farmer. They resided near Ayr, Ontario, but some years ago they sold their farm and moved to Kent County, Michigan, where both died."


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 — Jacob Kinzie. Jacob (son of Dilman Kinzie and Barbara Biehn) was born 5 Jun 1804, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1862, , Kent Co., Michigan; was buried , Gaines Cemetery, Gaines Township, Kent Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eliza Stauffer
• Name: Elizabeth Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7322
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elizabeth Stauffer, "was married to Samuel Betzner, a farmer. They resided two miles east of Breslau where both died. See Samuel Betzner's family."


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 - February 25th in Waterloo Co., Ontario, of heart disease, Sister Eliza widow of Bro. Samuel Betzner, dec,d, aged 71 years, 8 mos. and 21 days. She was buried in Cressman's grave-yard near Breslau. She was a charitable sister, and was followed to the grave by a large number of friends, showing their high esteem for the departed one. Services in German by J. Woolner, and in English by David Sherk.


Obituary - Herald of Truth, April 15, 1882

Elizabeth married Samuel B. Betzner 28 Sep 1828. Samuel (son of Johannes "John" Betzner and Mary Bechtel) was born 11 Sep 1805, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nancy Master
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7323

Notes:

Nancy Stauffer, "was married to John Master. They resided near New Dundee, Ontario, where she died many years ago."

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.].

Nancy married John Master 30 Oct 1830. John (son of Isaac Master and Mary Clemens) was born 7 Mar 1810, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died 23 Sep 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7324

Notes:

Jacob Stauffer, "was born January 17th, 1813. On March 25th, 1834, he was married to Elizabeth Mosser who was born January 29th, 1816. They resided in Blenheim Township, near Plattsville, where he died November 27th, 1879. Mrs. Stauffer is still living and has her home with her daughter, Nancy. Their family consisted of thirteen 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.].

Jacob married Elizabeth Mosser 25 Mar 1834. Elizabeth (daughter of Peter Mosser and Elizabeth M. Wanner) was born 29 Jan 1816, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 Jun 1900; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7338
• Occupation: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker

Notes:

Abraham Stauffer, "was married to Susannah Latschaw and resided near Strasburg, Ontario, where she died of hydrophobia, leaving a family of five children. After her decease he was married to Magdalena Shupe. Soon after his second marriage he moved to near Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he died in 1866, leaving the following family, namely: Isaac, Esther, Jacob, Mary and Susannah of first wife, and Samuel, George, Moses and Aaron of second wife. All of the last named family reside in Michigan."


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.].

Abraham — Susannah Latschaw. Susannah (daughter of Jacob Latschaw and Maria Bliehm) was born 11 Sep 1812; died 2 Jun 1842, 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]

Abraham married Magdalena Shupe 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Bishop George Shupe and Elizabeth Scheirich) was born 8 Sep 1820, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1901; was buried , Bennett Cemetery, Harrisburg, Ottawa, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Block
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7340
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Catherine Stauffer, "was married to Jacob Block, a farmer. They resided in Southern Wilmot where they both died."


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.].

Catherine married Jacob S. Block 28 Feb 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob was born 1 Jun 1816, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 3 Jun 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sallie Janzen
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7341
• Residence: 1880, Gaines, Kent, Michigan

Notes:

Sallie Stauffer, "was married to Enos Janzen. They resided near Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, where they were engaged in farming but are now both dead. To them were born six children, namely: Abraham who died in the army during the civil war, Henry, Eliza, Esther, Rachel and Hannah."


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.].

Sallie married Enos Janzen 2 Nov 1841, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Enos (son of Abraham Janzen and Nancy Clemmer) was born 13 Sep 1814, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 22 Jun 1889, Gaines, Kent, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7343
• Occupation: 1860, Gaines, Kent, Michigan; farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agent
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agemt
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant

Notes:

John G. Stauffer, "was born near Preston, Ontario, December 8th, 1824. On December 3rd, 1851, he was married to Lucinda, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Gabel) Hammacher. She was born near Wilmot Centre, Waterloo County, Ontario, September 6th, 1834. They resided in Oxford County, three miles south of Plattsville, Ontario, where he died December 5th, 1887. After his decease Mrs. Stauffer moved to Berlin where she is residing at present. Their family consisted of eight 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.].

John married Lucinda Hammacher 3 Dec 1851. Lucinda (daughter of Samuel Hammacher and Elizabeth Goebel) was born 6 Sep 1834, Near Wilmot Centre, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1909; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.4

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.5

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.6

Isaac — Rachel Johnson. Rachel (daughter of Enos Janzen and Sallie Stauffer) was born Apr 1849, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1931, Bellevue, Eaton, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.7

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.8

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.9

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.10

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.12
• Residence: 1880, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.11

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.13

Robert — Eliza Johnson. Eliza (daughter of Enos Janzen and Sallie Stauffer) was born Nov 1844, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1907, Little Traverse, Emmet, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.14

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.15

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• Eby ID Number: 00090-5216.3
• Residence: 1880, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA

Alexander — Mary Ann Reist. Mary (daughter of Moses Reist and Mary Catharine "Catherine" Shantz) was born 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ellen Sherk
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.17

Ellen — Noah Sherk. Noah (son of Rev. Samuel S. Sherk and Sarah Ann Schiedel) was born Abt 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.18

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7320.19

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• Eby ID Number: 00065-4071
• Occupation: 1881, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; cabinet maker and joiner

Notes:

Dilman S. Kinzey, "was married to Elizabeth Gehman. They resided at Port Elgin, Ontario, where both died."


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.].

Dilman married Elizabeth B. Gehman 20 Sep 1853. Elizabeth (daughter of Solomon Gehman and Katharine "Catherine" Bechtel) was born 1831, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00065-4072
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

Notes:

David Kinzey, "was married to Magdalena Blatter. They resided in Kent County, Michigan, near Caledonia, where he died."


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.].

David — Magdalena Blatter. Magdalena was born Abt 1833, Of, Kent Co., Michigan; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31696

Notes:

Children: Florence Sylvia b. Feb. 14, 1855, Kent Co. , Mich. , d. March 29, 1979; Clara Climena, b. July 16, 1857 Kent Co. , d. Apr. 19, 1881; Ella Rosalia b. Jan. 13, 1860, Kent Co. ; Virginia b. Jan. 22, 1862, Kent Co. , d. Dec. 4, 1885; Amos b. Jan. 25, 1870, d. Feb. 28, 1872 .

A Genealogical Record of the Descendants of Henry Rosenberger ofFranconia, Montgomery Co. , Pa. " 1906, Rev. A. J. Fretz

Levi — Nancy Rosenberger. Nancy (daughter of Jacob Rosenberger and Hannah Pannebecker) was born 10 Dec 1836, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1915; was buried , Gaines Cemetery, Gaines Township, Kent Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isaac Kinzie
• Eby ID Number: 00065-4074
• Residence: 1856, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA
• Occupation: 1880, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA; farmer

Notes:

Isaac Kinzey, "is married to Wilhlemine Erb. They resided in Kent County, Michigan, where he died."


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.].

Isaac married Wilhelmine Erb 17 Feb 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wilhelmine (daughter of Peter C. Erb and Mary Ann Clemens) was born 10 Feb 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 1910; was buried , Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00065-4073
• Residence: 1855, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Hannah Kinzey, "is married to Isaac Erb, a farmer. They reside near New Dundee, Ontario."


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.].

Hannah married Isaac Erb 25 Feb 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaac (son of Peter C. Erb and Mary Ann Clemens) was born 21 Oct 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1903, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31697

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• Name: Barbara Hammond
• Eby ID Number: 00065-4077

Notes:

Barbara Kinzey, "is married to Horace Hammond, a farmer."

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.].

Barbara — Horace Hammond. Horace was born 1834, , New York State, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31698

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• Eby ID Number: 00065-4076

Notes:

Jacob Kinzey, "is married to Jane Whitford. They reside near Manton, Wexford County, Michigan, where he is engaged in farming."


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.].

Jacob — Jane Whitford. Jane was born Abt 1841, Of, Caldwell, Michigan; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00065-4075

Notes:

John Kinzey, "is married to Julia Dunham and resides at Muskegon, Michigan, where he is engaged in one of the factories. Their family is as follows, namely: Julia and Blanche."


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.].

John — Julia Dunham. Julia was born Abt 1846, Of, Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31699

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• Eby ID Number: 00006-0918

Notes:

Death Announcement - Canada Museum and Allgemeine Zeitung, August 4, 1836
July 27, 1836 - In Waterloo, Moses Betzner, son of Samuel Betzner, died at age of 6y 4m 3w 2d.

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• Name: Catharine S. Reist
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0919
• Birth: 13 Jun 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catharine Betzner, "was born June 13th, 1832. She is married to Peter M. Reist. They reside near her father's old place where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of seven children, namely: V Veronica, V Aaron (dead), V Mary, V Lizzie, V Leah, V Catharine, and V Magdalena (dead)."


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.].

Catharine married Peter M. Reist 20 Jul 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Peter (son of Daniel Reist and Leah Mosser) was born 2 Jan 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jul 1910; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00006-0920

Notes:

Death Announcement - Canada Museum and Allgemeine Zeitung, September 15, 1836
Last Thursday, a child of Samuel Betzner died at the age of 2y, 7m 18d. The family of Samuel Betzner lives in the city of Waterloo.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/219596343
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0921
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Samuel S. Betzner "was born October 8th, 1835. He was married to Leah Bowman. They resided on the west end of his father's farm where he was engaged in farming. During the winter months he was engaged as a public school teacher. On May 10th, 1866, he died of consumption, leaving a wife and family of four children, namely: V Edmund (dead), V Allan, V Mary (dead), and V Lizzie"

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.].

Samuel married Leah Bauman 23 May 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Elias B. Bauman and Maria "Mary" Clemens) was born 15 Oct 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1910, , Kent Co., Michigan; was buried , Gaines Cemetery, Gaines Township, Kent Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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• Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 106, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0922
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Elected Office: 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor, Deputy Reeve, Reeve
• Residence: 1870, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Elected Office: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Elected Office: 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; First Deputy Reeve - Waterloo Township
• Elected Office: 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve - Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jacob S. Betzner "was born August 11th, 1838. On February 22nd, 1870, he was married to Lydia Snyder who was born October 18th, 1842, and died November 5th, 1894. They resided on his father's old farm about two miles east of Breslay. The had a family of two daughters, namely: V Minnie and V Eliza."


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 - On the 2d of April, 1899, near Breslau, Waterloo Co., Ont., Bro. Jacob S. Betzner, aged 59 years, 7 months and 23 days. Bro. Betzner had been for some time afflicted with dropsy, and by the advice of his physician he went to the Berlin Waterloo hospital for treatment, from which he returned home several weeks later greatly improved. He, however, believed that the end would come suddenly, and arranged his temporal affairs accordingly, nor did he neglect his spiritual interests, for he said to his daughter some time before his death that he was ready to go, and had no fears for the future. He retired on the evening of Easter Sunday, apparently as well as usual. Next morning his daughter, in passing his room, found him in a partly recumbent position, dead. He had evidently passed quietly away a number of hours before. The remains were laid to rest in the Cressman cemetery, Breslau, beside the remains of his wife who passed away a few years ago. Funeral services by D. B. Sherk in English from Psa. 127: 2, last clause, and by Noah Stauffer in German. A large concourse of relatives and friends assembled to pay their last tribute of love to the departed brother. Two daughters remain to mourn the loss of an affectionate father.


Obituary - Herald of Truth, May 1, 1899

Elected Office:
Municipality : Waterloo Tp Years on local council: Councillor 1870-71; 1st D Reeve 1872; Reeve 1873-74
Years on Waterloo County Council 1872 1873 1874

Jacob married Lydia Snyder 22 Feb 1870, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Jacob E. Schneider and Elizabeth Clemens) was born 18 Oct 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1894, Near, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26491

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• Name: Eliza Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0923

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• Eby ID Number: 00006-0924
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00006-0925

Notes:

Death Announcement - Deutsche Canadier, September 1, 1848
August 20, 1848 - Aaron Betzner. Son of Samuel. 6 months and 1 day.

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• Name: Sallie Ann Shupe
• Name: Sarah Ann
• Eby ID Number: 00077-4645
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Sallie Ann Master, "the eldest, was born February 6th, 1833. On February 7th, 1849, she was married to Jacob, son of old Jacob Shupe. They reside in the town of Galt where he is engaged as a pattern maker. Their family consisted of two children, namely: John, born November 18th, 1849, died some years ago, and Wellington, born February 20th, 1854. He is a merchant and resides in town of Galt."


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.].

Sallie married Jacob Shupe 7 Feb 1849. Jacob (son of Jacob Shupe and Eva Scheirich) was born 19 Jun 1822, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1896, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Dec 1896, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isaak Master
• Eby ID Number: 00077-4646
• Elected Office: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Wilmot Township
• Elected Office: 1871, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo County
• Elected Office: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Deputy Reeve - Wilmot Township
• School Trustee: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Elected Office: 1877, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Member of Provincial Parliament
• Public Service: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Auditor - Wilmot Township
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Elected Office: 1882, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Member of Provincial Parliament
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Registrar of Waterloo County
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Isaac Master, "the eldest son, was born March 19th, 1835. His boyhood days were spent on his father's farm. His early opportunity for the acquisition of learning being very limited, his attainments in this particular were confined to the common branches of an education taught in our county schools, limited to those months in the winter when the duties on the farm were not so pressing. He, however, acquired the habit of improving every leisure moment during the more busy season of the year, and though the duties of farm life kept him from school, it did not keep him from his books. After arriving at the age of maturity he chose farming as the calling of his life and settled several miles west of New Dundee on the farm now in possession of his son. Here he resided until October, 1891, when he moved to Berlin. Mr. Master having his mind well schooled and disciplined in the knowledge of all our political institutions in the varied systems which prevail under the constitutions and legislation of the different provinces of our Dominion, early identified himself with the Liberal or Reform party and has up to the present remained faithful to the noble principles advocated by the Liberal Government. At the general Convention held at Doon some time in February, 1877, for the purpose of selecting a candidate to represent the S. R. of the county of Waterloo in the provincial government, Mr. Master was unanimously chosen as the standard bearer of the Reform party and on March 5th, 1877, he was elected member of the Provincial Parliament by a handsome majority. He was the representative in the Local House for the S. R. of this county until October, 1891, when he was appointed registrar for the county of Waterloo. He is married to Lydia Ann, daughter of Samuel and Nancy (Ziegler) Fried. To them was born a family of ten 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.].

__________________________


ISAAK MASTER

The Registrar of Waterloo County died on Thursday morning at 11a.m. at his residence on Ahrens Street. His health had not been satisfactory for several years, and for 2 months, he had been seriously ill and wasn't able to leave the house. His burial took place on Saturday in Blenheim, after a funeral service had been held in Trinity Church.

The deceased was born on March 19, 1835 in Wilmot, where he attended a country school, and acquired more than satisfactory education through diligent application to his books. He was interested in public works and took part in politics. He was a member of the Liberal party. After he had served his township for several years as a councillor and deputy reeve, he was elected the representative for South Waterloo to the provincial legislature in 1877 and an additional 2 times. In October 1893, he was named Registrar and moved to Berlin. Up until then, he had lived on his farm, west of New Dundee. He was a friendly, agreeable man, and had many friends.

Berliner Journal 13 Jan 1898 Pg. 4 Col. 6 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk for the Kitchener Public Library

Isaac — Lydia Ann Fried. Lydia (daughter of Samuel Fried and Nancy Ziegler) was born 22 Oct 1836, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1921; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Levan
• Eby ID Number: 00077-4657

Notes:

Mary Master, "the second daughter of John Master, was born March 12th, 1837. She was married to Samuel Levan. They resided in Saginaw, Michigan, wheere she died February 1st, 1891. This union was blessed with 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.].

Mary — Samuel S. Levan. Samuel (son of Daniel K. Levan and Juliana Sauers) was born Abt 1837, Of, Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Hannah Levan
• Name: Hannah Roat
• Eby ID Number: 00077-4658
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Matron

Notes:

Hannah Master, "was born June 4th, 1839. On September 9th, 1856, she was married to Jacob S. Levan who was born December 31st, 1830, and died in Berlin, May 2nd, 1876. After the decease of Mr. Levan she was married to Edward Roat, April 2nd, 1878. To her and her first husband were born 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.].

Hannah married Jacob S. Levan 9 Sep 1856. Jacob (son of Daniel K. Levan and Juliana Sauers) was born CALC 2 Jan 1830; died 2 May 1876, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Hannah married Edwin Roat 2 Apr 1878. Edwin (son of John S. Roat and Sarah "Sallie" Sauers) was born 3 Jul 1847, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105462

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00077-4659
• Residence: 1861, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Levi Master, "was born in Waterloo County, near New Dundee, Ontario, February 8th, 1841. His days of youth were spent with his father on the farm. When a mere lad he became animated with a thirst for learning. But the schools of his time were of an inferior kind and afforded none of the facilities now attainable in acquiring the rudiments of education. Schools then were kept open only a few months during the winter. Consequently he received at school nothing but the ordinary instruction which farmers' sons of that period usually received. The information thus received laid the foundation of a good education. By the time he attained the age of seventeen or eighteen years he passed his examination as a public school teacher. He followed teaching for a number of years. Later he entered the ministry of the M. E. Church. In 1869 he moved to Michigan where he continued to labor for his Master in the M. E. Church with great diligence and zeal. At present he is presiding elder of the church of his choice. His home is in Kalamazoo, Michigan. On January 1st, 1861, he was married to Maria Fried who was born January 24th, 1840. To them was born 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.].

Levi married Maria Z. Fried 1 Jan 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Samuel Fried and Nancy Ziegler) was born 24 Jan 1840, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1917, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States; was buried , Oakhill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Harriet Biles
• Eby ID Number: 00077-4665
• Occupation: 1864, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Harriet Master, "the youngest child of John and Nancy (Stauffer) Master, was born March 14th, 1843. She is married to George Biles, a horseshoer, carriage ironer, etc. They reside at Fargo, Michigan. Their family consists of eight 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.].

Harriet married George Biles 28 Feb 1864, , Ontario, Canada. George was born 1842, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7325
• Residence: 1863, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

David M. Stauffer, "was born May 9th, 1836. He is married to Amelia Fisher and resides in Kent County, Michigan, where he has a family of six children"1a

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.].

David married Emilie Fischer 13 Jan 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emilie (daughter of William Fischer and Elizabeth Heidenblatt) was born 1838, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7326
• Occupation: 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Agl. Agent

Notes:

Daniel M. Stauffer, "was born March 25th, 1838. He is married to Jemima Faulkner and resides in Farewell, Michigan."


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.].

Daniel — Jemima Faulkner. Jemima was born 1836, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Gofton
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7327
• Residence: 1861, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Elizabeth Stauffer, "was born June 10th, 1840. She was married to Robert Gofton. They resided at Plattsville, Ontario, where he died leaving a family of 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.].

Elizabeth married Roger Gofton 5 Feb 1861, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Roger (son of Samuel Gofton and Elizabeth Hall) was born 10 Oct 1820, Sigglesthorne, , Yorkshire, England; died 1 Jun 1874, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Plattsville Community Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Nancy Kolb
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7328
• Residence: 1866, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Nancy Stauffer, "was born January 10th, 1843. She is married to Joseph Kolb, a farmer. They reside near Breslau, Ontario, and have a family"


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.].

Nancy married Joseph B. Kolb 16 Oct 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of Tobias Kolb and Magdalena Bechtel) was born 30 Aug 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1905; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7329
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer

Notes:

Jacob M. Stauffer, "was born September 6th, 1845. He is married to Mary Ann Stauffer and resides in Kent County, Michigan, and has a family of 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.].

Jacob — Mary Ann Stauffer. Mary was born Abt 1845; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Esther Bray
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7330
• Residence: 1869, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Esther Stauffer, "twin sister to Jacob, was born September 6th, 1845. She is married to Malone Bray. They reside in Woodstock, Ontario, and have 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.].

Esther married Mahlon Bray 30 Dec 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mahlon was born 29 Jun 1844, , Canada; died 18 May 1921, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7332

Notes:

Aaron Stauffer, "was born February 20th, 1848, and died December 29th, 1848. He was a twin to Amos."

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7331

Notes:

Amos Stauffer, "was born February 20th, 1848, and died May 29th, 1849. He was a twin to Aaron."

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7333
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Peter M. Stauffer, "was born May 6th, 1850. He is married to Nancy Gofton and resides at Plattsville, Ontario.."


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.].

Peter married Nancy Gofton 1 Oct 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Roger Gofton and Lucy Ann Leader) was born 27 Jun 1851, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1894, Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried , Plattsville Community Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Peter — Lucy Gofton. Lucy was born 1855; died 1933; was buried , Plattsville Community Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7334

Notes:

Henry Stauffer, "was born September 9th, 1852. He is married to Sarah Bristow. They reside in Plattsville, Ontario, and have a family of one child named Herbert."

Henry married Sarah Ann Bristow 15 Mar 1882, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of John Bristow and Ann Riesberry) was born 19 Aug 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1898; was buried , Plattsville Community Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7335

Notes:

Jared Stauffer, "was born September 16th, 1854. He is married to Anna Stemmler and resides in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. To them are born 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.].

Jared — Anna Stemmler. Anna died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7336

Notes:

Enos Stauffer, "was born January 14th, 1857. He is married to Jennie Grant and resides in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. They have a family of 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.].

Enos — Jennie Grant. Jennie was born Abt 1857, Of, Schoolcraft Co., Michigan; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7337

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7338.3

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7338.5
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; No religion

Notes:

Occupation:
Lived with David Shantz.

Jacob married Elizabeth Degenhardt 26 Feb 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Degenhard and Elisabetha Dorothea "Dorothy" Bercher) was born 21 Jul 1840, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 13 Oct 1887, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7338.4

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Witmer
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7338.6
• Residence: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Mary married John R. Witmer 12 Jul 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Jacob Witmer and Anna "Nancy" Reist) was born 30 Nov 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Witmer
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7338.7
• Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren

Susannah married Henry Witmer 11 Oct 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Jacob Witmer and Anna "Nancy" Reist) was born 11 Oct 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1888, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7338.8

Notes:

Rsrch. Note:
Samuel Stauffer was the first child born to Abraham and Magdalena Shupe Stauffer, apparently within a year of their marriage. Abraham had recently lost his wife Susannah, who died of rabies leaving him with five young children, including a baby. So Samuel joined a family of two step-brothers (Isaac and Jacob) and three step-sisters (Esther, Mary, and Susannah).



All Samuel's grandparents--Samuel and Esther Groh Stauffer and George and Elizabeth Scheirich Shupe--were alive during the ten years of his childhood that he lived in the Waterloo area of Canada. His grandfather Shupe was the Mennonite bishop of Waterloo for some time. Samuel and his brother George, born when Samuel was two, were part of the huge Stauffer extended family that had resulted from those who moved to Ontario from Pennsylvania in 1805.

We know there were two other baby brothers--Moses and Aaron, but we don't know when they were born nor how long they lived. Our guess is that both happened in the five years following George's birth before a fifth son, Noah, was born in 1851. Noah was not known to our family until 2004, though we had seen his grave near those of his parents and brother in the Bennett Cemetery northwest of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Read about our discovery of Noah and his brief life in Two Stauffer Mysteries.



When Samuel was ten, George was eight, and little Noah was just three, Abraham decided to join some of his siblings and move his family to Michigan (Migration: A Family Affair). Despite the fact that some aunts, uncles, and cousins had already made the move, it must have been difficult to part from the remaining members of the extensive Stauffer family, perhaps never to see them again. We don't know how they made the trip--perhaps, by 1854 it could be made by train rather than covered wagon as those two earlier generations had made the trip to Ontario. We can imagine the excitement the young brothers likely experienced in anticipation of the move to "new frontiers." We now have reason to believe that their mother, Magdalena, was pregnant during the journey and that one more baby brother was born in September after their arrival, only to die thirteen days later.



ROXY


Samuel



Silas Compton


The Author with her son at the well where Samuel died








You can just make out the inscription, "He died to save another" on his headstone.





Roxy

Sophronia Roxana Wells was born in Tyrone, Stueben County, in the southwest Finger Lakes area of New York state. She was born to Charles and Hannah Compton Wells on October 18, 1843. For a long time we weren't clear whether her name was Roxanne or Roxana, nor whether Sophronia (or Sophrona) was her first name or her middle name. Now that we have the Stauffer family Bible, we can see exactly what it was, written very possibly in her own hand. Apparently most of the time, at least in her later years, she went by Roxy, so we've chosen to call her that here. For more on her early years, see Wells family history.

Roxy was the third of four daughters. Her sister Marcia was four when she was born and Marion almost two. Roxy was the baby of the family until she was nearly five, at which time baby sister Mary Jane arrived. In 1854 when Roxy was 11 (the same year the Stauffer family left Ontario), the Wells family set out from Painted Post, New York, also for Michigan. The Stauffers didn't move to Chester Township, Ottawa County, however, until 1862; they were in the Caledonia area for eight years before that.



In August of 1860, two months before her 17th birthday and Abraham Lincoln's election as president, Roxy was certified to teach in the schools of Ravenna, Michigan. The document, handwritten on yellow lined paper, reads as follows:



It is hereby certified that Roxana Wells has passed a satisfactory examination in the following branches, that is: Reading, Writing, Spelling, Geography, Grammar, Arithmetic, and has moreover been found to be of a good moral character and we do hereby licensed her to teach in the primary schools of this township for one year. Given under our hands this 27th day of August, A.D. 1860. Signed, Davie T. Stafford, Inspector



Scanned Image of Roxy's Teaching Certificate





Roxy did not marry until five years later, six months after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Was she teaching school through the years of the Civil War? Perhaps, but no other one-year certificates have survived. What did survive is a picture of one of her cousins, Silas Compton, who fought in the Civil War. A picture of him in his uniform was among the things found in the Bible. Thanks to the Internet, we were in touch with one of Silas's descendants, and we thought she should have the original picture. (Five years after the war, Silas was killed in a terrible accident, crushed to death working on the Erie Canal.)



THE BIBLE AND THE WEDDING
Thanks to the family Bible, we now know more about Samuel and Roxy's wedding than just that they were married on September 24, 1865. According to the marriage page of the Bible, the wedding took place in the Wells home and their fathers, signed as C. E. Wells and Abraham Stauffer, were their witnesses. In the Bible were two scraps of fabric, one of ecru-colored lace (scanned immage) and the other of a dark, pinstripe (scanned image) that feels surprisingly fine, almost silky. We assume they were cut from her wedding dress and his wedding suit. Who might have cut them and at what point in time, we haven't a clue.

THE FAMILY
Their first child was born the following summer. On September 28, 1866, when baby Charles was three months old, Samuel's father Abraham died at the age of 52. He had been in Michigan just twelve years. Two months later, in late November, there was undoubtedly much ado in the family as Samuel's brother George (20) married Roxy's sister Jane (18).



To Samuel and Roxy were born four children over 14 years.

Charles Edward Stauffer (1866-1906) , married Blanche Averill on April 4, 1892; no children

Esther Sophronia Stauffer Porter (1868-1930) October 24, 1888, married Ferdinand W. Porter (1866-1944) Children: Effa Mildred Porter Wood (1890-1952) October 24, 1910, married Clyde Wood (1893-1955); Delilah Fern Porter Hawkins (1894-1951) December 13, 1913, married M.E. Hawkins (1880-1956)

Frank Abraham Stauffer (1876-1951) February 1, 1900, married Emma Preston (b. 1879) Children: Beatrice Stauffer Burgess (1904-1998); Ward Stauffer (1910-1989)

Lois Mabel Stauffer Averill (1880-1965); February 2, 1898 married Harvey Averill (1876-1940) Children: Forrest Glenn (1898-1986), Lois (1914- ), Vernon (1919-1982)



We don't have many clues to events in Samuel and Roxy's life during the years they were raising their children. In March of 1887, Roxy's parents celebrated their fiftieth anniversary. Hannah was apparently not well in her last years. A letter survives in the family written to Roxy by her father telling of her mother's ill health and saying how much he wished his daughter could come. A month following the writing of the letter, Hannah died on April 28, 1888, at age 67. Three months later, in July, her granddaughter Rose Stauffer died of consumption (tuberculosis). She was George and Jane's 18-year-old daughter and cousin of Samuel and Roxy's children.

On October 24, 1888 (their 23rd anniversary), the Stauffers' daughter Esther, age 20, married 22-year-old Ferd Porter. (Ferd and Esther's daughter Effa would be married on that same date in 1910.) Son Charley, as he is called in the 1880 census, married four years later in April 1892. Roxy's father, Charles, died April 27, 1893, at age 79. Son Frank did not marry until 1900, three months after his father's death.



TRAUMA
In the middle of the 1890s George and Jane (Samuel's brother and Roxy's sister) were divorced, after five children and nearly three decades of marriage. The cause, according to George's daughter-in-law Ruth Stauffer, was marital infidelity by Jane. Just what kind of trauma and grief that would have precipitated in the Stauffer household--in any household in those days--can be well imagined.

The brick farmhouse on 16th Street outside of Sparta was built late in the last decade of the 19th Century, and we believe the Stauffers were the first to live in it. It was there on November 6, 1999, not far from the back door and just seven weeks before the turn of the century, that Samuel died swiftly and unexpectedly in a tragic accident. He was 55 years old, and they had just marked their 34th wedding anniversary. The inscription of his headstone reads, "He died to save another."

As I was growing up, we heard often about Grandfather Stauffer's death, how he "succumbed to fumes" and "died in a well" trying to save another man's life. When I wrote the imaginary letter to him on the anniversary of his death after visiting the site, I had more questions than answers. Since then we have learned much more. (For a complete account of what happened, see " Note" following "Letter to Samuel Stauffer.") The most dramatic thing we have recently learned is that Roxy was not only present, but when her husband collapsed, she somehow attached a rope to his body and "he was drawn by the almost herculean efforts of the two women to the top" (see obit to right), the second woman being daughter Mabel. It is unclear whether Roxy herself went into the well, but this implied. But it was too late for Samuel. It is a scene painful to imagine.

ROXY'S LATER YEARS
Roxy lived another ten years. During that time, she experienced the death of her older son in a local flood in 1906. His body was not found for ten days. Esther's husband, Ferd, took over the farm and the brick house after Samuel's death, and we are sure Roxy simply stayed on. We know that she died there December 9, 1909. From her obituary we have a beautiful portrait of her-and more information about her death than we have on any other family member of previous generations.

To know Mrs. Stauffer was to love her. If she ever saw the dark side of life, she never told it. Always cheerful, she was a comfort to any home she went into, and they were countless. If there was trouble or sickness, Mrs. Stauffer was the first one to know it, and she always brought sunshine with her. She never spared self or means where they were needed for the comfort of others."



Her last words to her family gathered around her were: "We have been so happy together. You were all so good to me. I am so glad to go. Meet me over there." The obituary closes: "To us it is a loss never to be replaced, to her it is a gain for all eternity." Her funeral was conducted by Rev. I.B. Buffum, undoubtedly in the North Chester Baptist Church, north on 16th Street within site of the farmhouse.

Samuel married Roxana S. "Roxy" Wells 24 Sep 1865, , Michigan, USA. Roxana was born 18 Oct 1843, , New York State, USA; died 9 Dec 1909, , Ottawa Co., Michigan; was buried , Bennett Cemetery, Harrisburg, Ottawa, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7338.9

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7338.10

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25140

Notes:

Rsrch. Note:
TWO STAUFFER MYSTERIES -- SOLVED
Two Michigan Stauffers have been a mystery for me--one for several decades and the other only since the Internet came along. I knew about the first one from his cemetery headstone, while the other one kept popping up as I looked at links related to my ancestor Samuel Stauffer (1844-1899). A year or so ago I found out about the first one, and I just figured out about the second one as I studied some new sources and put together pieces of information.

LITTLE BROTHER NOAH
In the Bennett Cemetery in Ottawa County northwest of Grand Rapids, Abraham and Magdalena Stauffer are buried. Their son Samuel and his wife Roxy are buried on the other side of a large Stauffer monument. All four are my ancestors. Quite nearby is a sandstone obelisk headstone that intrigued me for many years. It is for a couple named Noah and Nettie Stauffer, who both died quite young. I remember many years ago my mother and I wondering who that young couple could have been, why they had died so young, and whether they were connected to our Stauffers.

When Jo Kelly sent me the descendency chart on Abraham, based on her work on the history of Chester township, I found on the very first page a Noah Stauffer listed as a son of Abraham and younger brother of Samuel and George. And his wife's name was Jennette! The data on him came from the Ottawa County Death Records, and it is confirmed in the 1860 census where Noah is listed as an 8-year-old in Abraham's household. He was born in Canada in 1851, so he would have been just three the year the family moved to Michigan.

He married his Nettie on October 22, 1876 when he was 25. Less than six months later, on April 4, 1877, she died of consumption (tuberculosis). What the gravestone hadn't told us was that six months later, on September 30, Noah married again, to a girl named Sarah Chase. And just a year after that--on September 20, 1878--Noah himself died of something called spinal fever, probably meningitis or typhus. We'll never know why we hadn't heard mention of him in the family, nor why he isn't listed in some family Bibles that contain data on that generation, except that he died about ten years earlier than anyone else of our then-known people in his generation.
COUSIN SAMUEL T.
So who in the world was this other Samuel Stauffer that I kept running into on the Internet? Despite the facts that he was born in Canada, that censuses place him in Chester Township, Ottawa County, and he is even buried in Bennett Cemetery quite near "our" Stauffers, he was clearly not my Samuel. For one thing, he was ten years older, and his name was always accompanied by a T. Most of all, in the censuses he had an entirely different family. So who was he?

It wasn't until recently when I began delving into the families of my Samuel's aunts and uncles who also moved to Michigan that I got some clues of who this other Samuel Stauffer might be. I now believe he was the fifth of Isaac and Jane Stauffer's eighteen children (Isaac was Abraham's oldest brother). So the two Samuel Stauffers were cousins!

How well did these cousins know each other? It is hard to say in the beginning. Samuel T. was 19 or 20 when his uncle Abraham moved his family away from Waterloo, Ontario, to Kent County, Michigan. After that, Samuel T. married someone named Mary and had two children. Somewhere between 1862 and 1867, his family also made the move to Michigan. We don't know if he went first to the Caledonia area south of Grand Rapids where others of the extended Stauffer family had settled, including three of his brothers. What we do know is that by the time of the 1870 census he was in Chester Township with his cousins Samuel, George, and Noah and his Aunt Magdalena (Uncle Abraham had died in 1866).

Why Samuel T chose to go there instead of where his brothers were (and eventually his parents) is one of those things we will doubtless never know. It is one of two things that suggest to me that in some way Samuel T had a bond with his uncle's family. I discovered another fact most interesting to me: October 24, 1865 my Samuel married Roxana Wells. Two years later when Samuel T. and Mary's third child was born a girl, they named her Roxana, which was definitely not a Stauffer-type name. So it appears our Roxy had a namesake!

In the years that followed, Samuel, who was a carpenter, and Mary had three more children--Emma, Willie, and Clara. Right between Roxana and Emma, in 1868, Samuel and Roxy had a baby girl whom they named for his Grandmother Esther. It's fun to imagine those three second-cousin girls having fun growing up together, perhaps attending the school on 15th Street where some of us present-day teachers in the family have sat on the steps and had our picture taken. (The Last time I was there, the school had been torn down and nothing was left but the chimney.)
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Sadly, Samuel T. died sometime in 1881 when he was only 46. His two Canadian-born sons were 19 and 23. Roxana and Emma were young teens, while Willie and Clara were just nine and seven. They laid Samuel to rest in the burial plot next to the one where his Uncle Abraham had been buried fifteen years earlier. I find in that simple fact another hint that by that time the families may have been close.

Abraham was the only Stauffer in the cemetery for a dozen years until his son Noah died at 27. Eighteen years after his cousin's death, just six weeks before the turn of the century, my Samuel would take his place on the other half of Abraham's plot. Magdalena would find hers beside Abraham not long into the new century, and Roxy would complete that quartet in 1909. Samuel T's Mary outlived them all, not dying until 1916 when she was 77.

After having that mysterious guy flirt with me around the Internet for several years, finding now that he is family--and was all along--is a strange feeling. But I'm delighted that my two mystery guys have indeed turned out to be family, and I can't wait for my next visit to Bennett Cemetery.
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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7338.11

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• Eby ID Number: 00011-1118
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Historic Building: Abt 1861, 234 Tilt Dr., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Log House
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1928

Notes:

Samuel Block, "is married to Catharine Well. They reside near Doon where he is engaged in farming. They have a family of eleven 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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Joseph sold his property (234 Tilt Dr., Kitchener) to Jacob Block on 25 September 1883 (Waterloo Township, Land Record Abstracts, instr. #8976; Eby 1895: 281). The 1891 Census did not enumerate Jacob Block in the sub-district where this property is located, but did enumerate his son there. Samuel Block was 57 years old, and his wife, Cathrine, was 52: they had five children. They were living in a wooden, 1½ storey, 9-room house. Jacob Block died on 3 June 1893, and his executors sold the property to his son, Samuel, on 18 December 1894 (Waterloo Township, Land Record Abstracts, instr.13114). Samuel retained the house and land until 1920.

Historic Building:
This log house was originally built about 1861 by Joseph Gingrich, later tenants were Samuel Block, Herbert Wismer and Vernon Schierholz. Schierholz made extensive renovation to the house about 1950.

Samuel married Catharine "Katie" Well 24 Nov 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of John Well and Anna Maria "Mary" Berg) was born 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1901; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00011-1117
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O Methodist

Notes:

John Block, "was married to Magdalena Hodel. They resided in Wilmot Township where he died. His family consisted of two 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.].

John married Magdalena Hotel 11 Apr 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Daniel Hotel and Rosina Gesner) was born 16 Sep 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00011-1120
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1881, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jacob Block, "is married to Nancy Jantz. They reside near Fordwich P. O., Huron County, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. They have no family."


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.].

Jacob married Nancy Jantz 12 Dec 1871. Nancy was born 1842, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susan Block
• Name: Susannah Sararas
• Eby ID Number: 00011-1119
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Susannah Block, "is married to George Sararus. They reside in Wilmot Township, south of Baden, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of one child named Elmina."


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 — George Sararas. George (son of Nicolas L. Sararas and Catherine Shupe) was born 19 Jan 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00011-1121
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Henry Block, "is married to Margaret Bortz. They reside in Kansas, U. S., where he is farming. The names of their children were not received"


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.].

Henry — Margaret Bortz. Margaret was born Abt 1844, Of, Kansas; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48101418
• Name: Sarah Myers
• Eby ID Number: 00011-1122
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O Methodist
• Residence: 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Sarah Block, "is married to Hezekiah Myers, a carpenter. They reside at Wilmot Centre. Their family consists of nine 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.].

Sarah married Hezekiah Myers 14 Dec 1869, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hezekiah (son of Michael Delp Myers and Mary "Polly" Shoemaker) was born 5 Jun 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1909; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nancy Stemm
• Eby ID Number: 00011-1123
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Nancy Block, "is married to Albert Stem, a teamster. They reside at Baden, Ontario. They have no family."

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.].

Nancy married Albert Stemm 12 Feb 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Albert (son of Heinrich "Henry" Stemm and Annie Thamer) was born Apr 1867, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1949; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Leinhard
• Eby ID Number: 00011-1124
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Mary Block, "is married to Henry Lenhard. They reside near Pine Hill, Wilmot Township, where he is farming. They have four children, namely: Norman, Leander, Henry and a girl whose name was not received"


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.].

Mary married Henry Leinhard 4 Nov 1879, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Jacob Lienhardt and Mary) was born 18 Jan 1856, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00011-1125
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Peter Block, is married to Lizzie Schmidt. They reside in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, near Washington P. O., where he is engaged in farming. They have a family of 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.].

Peter married Elizabeth Schmidt 21 Nov 1876, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Schmidt and Maria A. Kaufman) was born 10 Apr 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1932; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00011-1126
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Isaac Block, is married to Martha Fabre. They reside a few miles south-east of Baden where he is engaged in farming. They have no family."

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.].

Isaac — Anna Martha Elizabeth "Martha" Faber. Anna (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Faber and Louisa Schmidt) was born 24 Mar 1845, Rambach, , Hessen, Germany; died 12 Aug 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00011-1127
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Possessions: 1885, 393 Tilt Dr., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Levi Block, "is married to Elizabeth Witmer. They reside near Washington P. O., in Blenheim Township, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of two children named Minerva and Celina."


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.].

Levi married Elizabeth Witmer 8 Aug 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian Witmer and Mary Bechtel) was born 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00011-1128

Notes:

Catharine Block, "the twelfth and youngest child of Jacob and Catharine (Stauffer) Block, died in infancy."


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: 00117-7341.2

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• Name: Eliza Stauffer
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7341.4

Eliza — Robert Stauffer. Robert (son of Isaac G. Stauffer and Jane Teeter) was born 9 Jan 1847, Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1881. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103202

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• Name: Rachel Stauffer
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7341.6

Rachel — Isaac Stauffer. Isaac (son of Isaac G. Stauffer and Jane Teeter) was born 1836, Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1925. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7341.7

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7341.5
• Residence: 1880, Gaines, Kent, Michigan

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-12797
• Residence: 1880, Gaines, Kent, Michigan

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7341.3
• Residence: 1880, Gaines, Kent, Michigan

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45097
• Residence: 1880, Gaines, Kent, Michigan

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• Name: Mary Ann Susalla
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7344
• Residence: 1860, Gaines, Kent, Michigan

Notes:

Mary Ann Stauffer, "was born January 25th, 1853. On April 6th, 1879, she was married to Joseph Susalla, a farmer. They reside in Auburn Bay County, Michigan. To them is born one child named Geneva."

Mary married Joseph Susalla 6 Apr 1879. Joseph was born 1852, , , Poland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7345
• Residence: 1860, Gaines, Kent, Michigan
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1879, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren
• Residence: 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Coal Dealer
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Levi H. Stauffer, "was born August 3rd, 1854. He was first married to Nancy Shantz and after her decease to Lizzie Moyer. They reside several miles east of Breslau, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To him and his first wife were born two children, namely: Rosanna and Ada, both dead."


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.].

Levi married Nancy Shantz 24 Dec 1879, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of John Yost Shantz and Susannah Scheirich) was born 4 Oct 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1884, Near Shantz Station, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Levi married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Moyer 14 Jan 1885. Elizabeth (daughter of Jonas Moyer and Esther Moyer) was born 22 Feb 1861, Near Beamsville, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7346
• Residence: 1860, Gaines, Kent, Michigan

Notes:

Foster H. Stauffer, "was born February 26th, 1856. He was married to Mary Wagner. They resided in Buffalo, New York, where he died December 27th, 1889, leaving a family of two children, namely: Maimie and Chester. Mr. Stauffer followed teaching for several years in the county of Waterloo and upon quitting it he went to Buffalo where he received the appointment as provision agent at which he was engaged at the time of his death."


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.].

Foster — Mary Wagner. Mary was born Abt 1860; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7347
• Residence: 1860, Gaines, Kent, Michigan
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

Notes:

Aaron H. Stauffer, "was born November 29th, 1857. He is married to Emma Soules and resides in St. Louis, Missouri, where he is engaged in the wholesale dry goods business."

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.].

Aaron married Emma Soules 26 Dec 1885, Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, United States. Emma died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Aaron married Emma Margaret Bacon 19 Nov 1879, Walkerton, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Emma was born 1854, Albion, Orleans, New York, United States; died 1937. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7348
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant

Notes:

Rosanna Stauffer, "was born August 25th, 1860. She is unmarried and resides with her mother for whom she is doing all she can to make her feel happy and comfortable."

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7349

Notes:

Lucinda Stauffer, "was born September 24th, 1862. She is unmarried and resides in Bloomington, Illinois, where she is saleswoman in a dry goods store."

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/257855025
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7350
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Addison Stauffer, "was born March 15th, 1867. He is married to Lucinda Moyer and resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he is engaged in some dry goods manufacturing establishment. His 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.].

Addison married Lucinda Moyer 29 Aug 1888, Beamsville, Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada. Lucinda (daughter of George Moyer and Elizabeth Albright) was born 1868, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario; died 24 Feb 1900, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States; was buried , Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet]

Addison married Sarah Agnes "Agnes" Brubacher 10 Oct 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Elias S. Brubacher and Sarah Ariss) was born 25 Jul 1869, Shantz Station, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Nov 1971, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00117-7351
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren

Notes:

Rev. Byron H. Stauffer, "was born August 27th, 1870. His boyhood days were spent on the farm near Plattsville, Ontario. When half through his "teens" he began to study for teacher and after being qualified he taught several years in our public schools, but he soon found the teaching profession not to be a very flattering one. About this time his mind became aroused as to spiritual affairs and he seemed to recognize in his internal feelings a call to the ministerial career for which he seemed to be naturally gifted. He now entered upon the preparatory studies at Albert College, Belleville, Ontario, where he, after passing his examinations, was licensed to preach in October, 1893. He possesses the ability to become one of the noted preachers of the M. E. Church of which body he is a minister. As a clergyman he speaks with force, being solid, weighty and emphatic in his delivery. At present he is stationed at Holland, New York, where he has been doing a good work for the Lord during the past year. On December 31st, 1891, he was married to Mary E. Cairnes. To them is born one son named Gladys."

Byron married Mary E. Cairnes 31 Dec 1891. Mary (daughter of John Cairnes and Jane Capling) was born 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00037-3025.2
• Occupation: 1877, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; cabinet maker

Solomon married Barbara Rothaermel 23 Dec 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Peter Rothaermel and Anna Catherine "Catherine" Zinkann) was born 23 Dec 1851, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 2 May 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31700

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• Eby ID Number: 00037-3025.4

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• Eby ID Number: 00037-3025.5

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• Eby ID Number: 00037-3025.6

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• Eby ID Number: 00037-3025.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00037-3025.7

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• Eby ID Number: 00037-3025.8

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• Eby ID Number: 00037-3025.9

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2914.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2914.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2914.4

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2914.5

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2914.6

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2914.7

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• Name: Susannah Elizabeth Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2912.6

Susannah married Rev. David S. Shantz 25 Sep 1877, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David (son of Joseph Y. Shantz and Elizabeth Stauffer) was born 13 May 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1929, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2912.2
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; school teacher
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Teacher
• Occupation: 1884, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; school teacher
• Occupation: 1901, Downie Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Dilman Kinsey Erb, who represents South Perth in the new Parliament, is of Pennsylvania- Dutch descent and was born in the County of Waterloo, Ont., in 1857. He was educated at the Public Schools of his native place, and taught school eight years. He has been School Trustee for nine years, and has always taken a lively interest in the promotion of education within the sphere of his influence. For four years he was President of the Sebringville Flax Co., Ltd., and took much interest in the development of the growth of that crop in the district. He was Township Councillor for two years and Deputy Reeve for three years. He is highly respected for his business ability and straightforwardness in all his transactions, and has always been a thorough-going Liberal in politics, and will always be found ready to support every measure which commends itself to his judgment as being for the best interests of the country. He was elected to the Dominion House at the last general elections for the first time. A Liberal. Sebringville, O.

Personnel of the Senate and House of Commons, Eighth Parliament of Canada Elected June 23, 1896, Portraits and Biographies of the Members, Montreal, John Lovell & son 1898, pg 141

Dilman married Phoebe Huber 11 May 1881. Phoebe (daughter of John S. Huber and Catharine Schlichter) was born 11 Sep 1862, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Aug 1929; was buried , Sebringville Cemetery, Sebringville, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2912.3
• Immigration: 1862, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Naturalization: 1906, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Elected Office: 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve/Mayor

Notes:

partial obituary

Wesley Erb, 82, died suddenly yesterday of a heart attack suffered while at work on his farm situated two miles west of New Dundee. The late Mr. Erb was born in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Feb. 5, 1859, a s/o the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Erb. He farmed for many years and in his younger years took an active part in municipal affairs and served several years as councillor. Later he served as reeve of Wilmot township. Surviving are one son, Lloyd, of RR3 Kitchener, one daughter, Miss Laura Erb at home. Three grandchildren also survive. His wife predeceased him in 1932. . . Blenheim Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 Nov 1941

Wesley — Elizabeth Bock. Elizabeth (daughter of Levi Bock and Rachel Rosenberger) was born 26 Aug 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1932, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2912.4
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Teacher

John married Lucinda Marie Geiger 5 Mar 1884, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lucinda (daughter of David Geiger and Mary A. Winters) was born 29 Sep 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1944, Grimsby Beach, North Grimsby Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Smithville United Church Cemetery, Smithville, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2912.5
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Teacher
• Occupation: 1892, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

Allan — Sarah Motherall. Sarah (daughter of William Motherall and Sarah Bowman) was born Abt 1866; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida M. Sherk
• Eby ID Number: 00101-5688.1
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Ida — John Hallman Sherk. John (son of Reuben H. Sherk and Leah B. Hallman) was born 9 May 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1950; was buried , Acacia Park Cemetery, Birmingham, Oakland, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33903

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• Eby ID Number: 00065-4076.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00065-4076.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00065-4076.4

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• Eby ID Number: 00065-4076.5

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• Eby ID Number: 00065-4076.6

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• Eby ID Number: 00065-4075.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00065-4075.3

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• Name: Busch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94235

— Busch. died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204280
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Fannie Reist
• Name: Fronica Reist
• Name: Veronica "Fronica" Smith
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5248
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker

Notes:

Fannie Reist, "was married to George Smith. They reside at Niagara Falls, Ontario, and 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.].

Veronica — George Smith. George was born Abt 1856, Of, Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00090-5249

Notes:

Aaron Reist, "died young."


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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• Name: Mary Bernhard
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5250
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker

Notes:

Mary Reist, "was married to Benjamin Bernhard. They reside at Low Bank, Welland County, Ontario. Their family consists of two children named Nettie and Ira."


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.].

Mary — Benjamin Bernhard. Benjamin was born Abt 1864; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Burch
• Name: Lizzie Reist
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5251
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker

Notes:

Elizabeth Reist, "was married to Walter Purch. They reside at Niagara Falls, New York State, and have a large family"

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.].

Elizabeth — Walter Burch. Walter was born 11 Jul 1861, , England; died Jul 1925; was buried , Drummon Hill Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41811387
• Name: Leah Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5252
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Leah Reist, "is home and unmarried."


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.].

Leah married Wendell Unger Clemens 30 Sep 1896, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wendell (son of Wendell B. Clemens and Catherine Unger) was born 29 Sep 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1940, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Clemens
• Name: Katie Reist
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5253
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catharine Reist, "died young."


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.].

Catharine — Norman E. Clemens. Norman (son of Wendell Unger Clemens and Elizabeth B. Eckel) was born 1 Apr 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00090-5254

Notes:

Magdalena Reist, "is also home and unmarried."


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: 00090-5255
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Ezra Reist, "is home and engaged on the farm during the summer season and during the winter he attends the public school."


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: 00006-0921.3
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00006-0921.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-282.5

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58100735
• Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bingeman
• Name: Lizzie Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00009-1073.1

Elizabeth married Aaron S. Bingeman 9 Sep 1884. Aaron (son of John Bingeman and Judith Schneider) was born 23 Feb 1861, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1929, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200447

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• Name: Minnie Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0922.2
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant

Notes:

Weber - Sister Minnie, wife of Jeremiah B. Weber, and daughter of the late Jacob Betzner, was born Dec. 15, 1871, near Breslau, Ont.; died of sarcoma, at her home near Cressman, Sask., March 20, 1909; aged 37 y. 3 m. 9 d. She was sick the greater part of a year with great suffering, which at times caused her to cry out loud to God for help, for grace, and if it is His will for deliverance. She longed much to go and be with her Savior. She leaves a loving husband and one child. Her sister, Eliza, nurse, from La Junta, Colo., came to her bedside several months ago and ministered much comfort and consolation. Funeral services were conducted by the brethren, Isaiah Rosenberger and E. S. Hallman. Text, Rev. 21: 4; 7: 9. Laid to rest in the Sharon Mennonite Cemetery.


Obituary - Gospel Herald, April 8, 1909

Minnie — Jeremiah Weber. Jeremiah (son of Levi M. Weber and Susannah U. Bowman) was born 13 Jul 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00006-0922.3
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00113-7199

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John Washington Shupe, "was born in Washington, (Mr. J. Washington Shupe was the first child born in Washington after it had received its name and was added to the list of post offices for Upper Canada, now Ontario) November 18th, 1849, and died December 9th, 1881, of an injury received in a sawmill. On July 21st, 1874, he was married to Mandana Morse. They resided near St. Thomas, Ontario, where he was engaged as a carpenter. His family consisted of three children, namely:...The widow is again married to Samuel Fordney and resides in Plattsville, Ontario."


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.].

John married Mandana Morse 21 Jul 1874. Mandana (daughter of James Morse and Sarah) was born 12 Mar 1854, Southwold Township, Elgin Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: Piano Tuner
• Eby ID Number: 00113-7200
• Occupation: 1877, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; machinist
• Occupation: 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
• Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist, Machine Shop
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Wellington Shupe, "was born in St. George, Brant County, Ontario, February 20th, 1854. He is married to Sarah Isabella Rosenberger. They reside in Galt, Ontario, where he is engaged with Goldie & McColluch as a mechanist. To them are born 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.].

Wellington married Sarah Isabella Rosenberger 25 Dec 1877, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Joseph Rosenberger and Hannah Sherk) was born 28 Mar 1859, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1939, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Jan 1939, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mariah Master
• Eby ID Number: 00077-4647
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Maria Master, "was born December 8th, 1858. She is unmarried and resides home with her 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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• Eby ID Number: 00077-4648
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Elected Office: 1905, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo County
• Elected Office: 1906, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waterloo County Council
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Drover
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

John Franklin Master, "was born October 5th, 1860. He was married twice, first to Lizzie Hallman and after her decease to Maria Histand. They reside in Wilmot Township, about three miles west of New Dundee, where he owns a beautiful farm."


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.].

John married Hannah Maria Histand 19 Jun 1888, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of John B. Histand and Leah Martin) was born 7 Dec 1863, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1925; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

John married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hallman 25 Dec 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Samuel Hallman and Mary Snyder) was born 2 Nov 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1886, West Of New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00077-4649
• Death: 4 Aug 1882

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• Eby ID Number: 00077-4650
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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• Residence: Wilmot Township - Block A Concession 3 Lot 27, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00077-4651
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Levi Master, "was born March 13th, 1866. He is married to Ida Rudell and resides in Wilmot Township, south-west of Haysville, where he is engaged in farming."


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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Levi ran as a Prohibitionist canadidate in 1926 losing to Karl Homuth.

Levi married Ida Alice Rudell 4 Jun 1890, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Ida (daughter of John Rudell and Hannah Clemens) was born 17 Oct 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died 1923; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: City Flour Mills, 214 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; City Flour Mills
• Eby ID Number: 00077-4652
• Occupation: 1897, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; miller
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Elected Office: 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Kitchener

Notes:

Irwin Master, "was born January 11th, 1868. He is married to Rachel Deeton and resides two miles west of New Dundee where he is engaged in farming."


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.].

Elected Office:
Years Served: 1914, 1916

Irvine — Rachel Ann Deeton. Rachel (daughter of Aaron Deeton and Eliza Everatt) was born Nov 1868, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00077-4653

Notes:

Albert Edward Master, "was born September 17th, 1870. He resides in New Dundee where he and Mr. Wing are in partnership in the mercantile business."


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: 00077-4654
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Nurse
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, 13 Chapel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Elsie Master, "was born October 17th, 1872. She is unmarried and has her home with her 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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"No other incident connected with the war occasioned so much bitterness locally as the change of the city's name. When suggestions for a new name were solicited "Kitchener" was offered by Elsie Master, a member of the church, and chosen by popular vote".

THE CENTENARY OF TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, KITCHENER, FORMERLY BERLIN Condensed from "So Great a Heritage," by B. Mabel Dunham, B.A., Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1941

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My Dear Editor:

I am enclosing postal order for subscription to Canadian Nurse. Through pressure of work. I have delayed doing so; consequently, am asking for the October number, as my renewal was not in time to receive it. Our Canadian Nurse is doing excellent work. I am hoping they will start a vigorous campaign for the opening up of post-graduate courses in our Canadian city hospitals, and thus save thousands of nurses to Canada. I think if the C.N.A. made that an objective it could be accomplished, and would be of incalculable benefit to the Canadian nursing profession.

Very truly yours,
Elsie Master.

Canadian Nurse and Hospital Review December 1919

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The annual meeting of the Kitchener and Waterloo Nurses' Association was held November 1st, with a very good attendance. The principal business was the election of officers, as follows : President, Mrs. N. Heller; first vice-president, Miss Elenora Kiefer; second vice- president. Miss Idessa Huber ; treasurer. Miss Ada Wesoloh ; secretary. Miss Elsie Master ; Canadian Nurse magazine representative. Miss Florence Wood. After the business, refreshments were served. A very interesting series of lectures are planned for the winter sessions of the association.

Canadian Nurse and Hospital Review Jan 91231 Vol XVII No.

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Nurse Elsie Master wrote a letter published June 7 1916 in the Berlin News Record.

"In taking the name of Kitchener, great honour would be done to our city in memory of the splendid man whom all the world delights to honour," she wrote.

"The name of Kitchener would be a heritage to the citizens of Berlin in the generations to come, and will always be typical of splendid patriotism, tremendous energy, great attainments, and a sense of unswerving honour and rectitude.

"The name would be one no citizen need blush for, and one our country and Empire would recognize as standing out in bold contrast to all that is implied in our present name of Berlin."

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• Eby ID Number: 00077-4655
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Nurse
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, 13 Chapel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Miranda Master, "was born January 31st, 1875. She is home."


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: 00077-4656
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: 00071-4224.2

Notes:

Daniel M. Levan, "was born November 28th, 1856. He resides in Fargo, Michigan."



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: 00071-4224.3

Notes:

Julia Ann Levan, "was born October 25th, 1858. She resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan."



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: 00071-4224.4

Notes:

Levi Levan, "was born April 7th, 1861."



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: 00071-4224.5

Notes:

Aaron Levan, "was born April 27th, 1864."



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: 00071-4224.6

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• Eby ID Number: 00071-4220
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1887, Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; Principal of the High School
• Residence: 1887, Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Isaac M. Levan B.A., "the eldest, was born June 30th, 1857. His boyhood days were spent in attending the Berlin Central and High Schools. (Do you remember when all but two of the pupils had to remain in after hours for not making over 50% on their history papers? Who was he that caused the pupils to laugh?) When well advanced in his "teens" he entered the Toronto University and after graduating and receiving the degree of B.A. he was engaged in the St. Marys High School where he taught with great success. From St. Marys, Ontario, he went to Owen Sound, Ontario, where he was principal of the High School until September, 1893, when he received the appointment as vice-principal of the school of Pedagogy of the Toronto University which honorable position he still holds. It is yet too soon to write a biography that will do justice to Mr. Levan for he is yet a young man and has not reached the meridian of his powers. Though he has already achieved much--more than enough to satisfy the ambition of most scholars and thinkers-- what he has done must be accepted, not as the measure of his usefulness, but merely as a promise of what he is yet to do. As an instructor he is unsurpassed, never failing to interest the students with practical and valuable ideas. His lectures which are always so abundant in valuable information, are partly the fruit of his own fertile and original mind, and partly the result of patient and extensive research. He always has something new and striking to say on every subject upon which he lectures. On July 20th, 1887, he was united in matrimony with Emma Sanderson. They reside in Toronto, No. 66 Yorkville Ave."

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Isaac M. Levan, "was born June 30th, 1857, and was married to Emma Sanderson, July 20th, 1887. He is a graduate of the Toronto University and is now engaged by the board of that institute as one of its lecturers. They reside in the city of Toronto."



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.].

Isaac married Emma Sanderson 20 Jul 1887, Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Emma was born Abt 1857, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00071-4221

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• Eby ID Number: 00071-4222
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

At Berlin, on the 12th inst., Albert Edward, son of Jacob Levan, aged 3 years.

Galt Reporter Sep 27 1872 pg 3

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• Name: Sanford Levan
• Eby ID Number: 00071-4223
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Keeper
• Occupation: 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; book keeper
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper, Merchant ?
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

James S. Levan, "was born May 23rd, 1874. He is a book-keeper and at present he is engaged in the office of the Berlin Water Works Co. He has his home with his mother who resides in Berlin."

James S. Levan, "was born May 23rd, 1874. He is a book-keeper and resides in Berlin."



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.].

James married Margaret Ann "Maggie" Holm 11 Jul 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Bast and Hannah, daughter of Peter G. Holm and Christina Israel) was born 10 Jul 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1957, , York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-336299
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: 00077-4660

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• Name: Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" "Lizzie" Swartout
• Eby ID Number: 00077-4661

Notes:

Eliza Ann Master, "born July 27th, 1863."


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.].

Elizabeth — Mayor Elvin Swartout. Elvin was born 5 Oct 1864, Ovid, Clinton, Michigan, United States; died 1 Feb 1935, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States; was buried , Oakhill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00077-4662

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• Eby ID Number: 00077-4663

Notes:

Sheridan Master, "born March 7th, 1869."


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: 00077-4664

Notes:

Frances Barnes Master, "born January 5th, 1876."


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: 00077-4665.2

Notes:

Alice Biles, "born December 30th, 1864."


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: 00077-4665.3

Notes:

George Frederick Biles, "born Feb. 14, 1866."


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: 00077-4665.4
• Residence: 1890, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA

Notes:

Oscar P. Biles, "born September 23rd, 1867."


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: 00077-4665.5

Notes:

John Master Biles, "born October 6th, 1869."


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: 00077-4665.6

Notes:

William J. Biles, "born June 24th, 1871."


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: 00077-4665.7

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00077-4665.8

Notes:

Mary Ann Biles, "born January 25th, 1875."


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: 00077-4665.9

Notes:

Frances Maud Biles, "born November 25th, 1877."


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: 00117-7326.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7326.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7326.4

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7326.5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-470620
• Occupation: 1908, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; Finisher

Isaac married Sarah I. McDonald 22 Jan 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of James McDonald and Catherine Campbell) was born Between 1874 and 1875, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7327.2

Jacob married Sarah Etta Kaufman 4 Mar 1885, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Allen Kaufman and Hannah Ziegler) was born 15 Jan 1863, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1934; was buried , Chesterfield, United Cemetery, Blandford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00068-4139.2
• Historic Building: 1826, 1765 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milkman
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

RARE COIN IN POSSESSION OF OLIVER S. KOLB

In addition to collectors of rare coins given in the last issue of the Chronicle there are still others who possess old coins.

Oliver S. Kolb, popular veteran resident of Breslau district possesses some coins dating back over 100 years. They include a coin dated 1833 with inscription "To Facilitate Trade" and shows a plough and sailing vessel. Then there are several English coins dated 1788 and 1812, a half penny of 1814 portraying the, Duke of Wellington, a half penny of Nova Scotia dated 1832, 1820, 1837 and French coins.
An English coin in possession of Charles Wunder, Waterloo, during reign of King George III. is dated 1703, while there are French coins dated 1855.

Waterloo Chronicle 9 Mar 1933, p. 7

Historic Building:
Jacob Kolb contructed this house now demolished some time after 1981. It started out as a small log house, later a room the full length of the house was added and a new roof applied. Logs were covered with frame and the hold house was stuccoed. It was passed down from Jacob to Tobias then to Joseph, then to Oliver

Oliver married Mary Ann Montgomery 19 Dec 1893, Roden, , Manitoba. Mary was born 20 Jun 1876, Woodlands, , Manitoba, Canada; died 8 Jun 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elsie Bender
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7328.3
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Elsie married George Lewis Bender 21 Oct 1896. George was born 1867, , Maryland; died 17 Jan 1921, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States; was buried , Prairie Street Mennonite Church Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7328.4
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7328.5
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

Irvin — Susannah Shuh. Susannah (daughter of David Shuh and Barbara Bowman) was born 14 Mar 1882, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7328.6

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7330.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7330.6

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• Eby ID Number: 00117-7330.5

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• Name: Henrietta Stauffer
• Name: Lucy Henrietta Thibideau
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7333.2

Lucy — William Thomas Thibideau. William (son of John Thibideau and Elizabeth Ann Stringer) was born 12 Aug 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1923; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]