Catharine Brubacher

Other Events:

• Name: Catharine Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1439
• Residence: 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catharine Brubacher, "was born July 5th, 1838. On April 3rd, 1855, she was married to David Betzner. They reside in Berlin, Ontario. To them was born a family of six sons"


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

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Mrs. David Betzner

Death came suddenly through heart failure Monday morning at 9 o'clock to one of Berlin's oldest residents in the person of Mrs. David Betzner, who resided with her son, Hy. B. Betzner on 62 Scott street.

The deceased was in her 74th years and spent most of her time in the County of Waterloo. She was widely known in Berlin and throughout the County and many homes will be saddened by the news of her death. She had been ailing for some time but of late had improved considerably and was able to attend to her duties when death overtook her.

The maiden name of the deceased was Catherine Brubacher. She is survived by her husband and five sons, John, Joseph, Henry and David in Berlin and Eliah of Ohio. Two sons predeceased her. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite church and a daughter of the late John Brubacher, being a family of 15 children of whom only two survive, namely Mrs. Moses Betzner, and Mrs. David Musselman, both of this town.

The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon when services will be held at the residence of her son Mr. H. B. Betzner, 62 Scott street, at 2 o'clock and thence to the east end Mennonite Church. Internment will take place in the East End cemetery.
Friends are requested to omit flowers.

Berlin Daily Telegraph, September 27, 1911

Catharine married David Betzner 3 Apr 1855, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David (son of Johannes B. "John" Betzner and Magdalena Eby) was born 14 Nov 1833, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1922, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: J. B. Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0928
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Occupation: 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; manufacturer
• Business: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Brush Company - manager
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; book keeper
• Residence: 1901, 46 Duke St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; grocer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant, Grocery
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Notes:

John B. Betzner "was born January 5th, 1856. He is married to Sophia Brockel. They reside in Berlin where he is engaged as book-keeper for the J. R. Stouffer Company, of which firm he is also a shareholder. His family consists of one child, a daughter"

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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Passing of J. B. Betzner

For Many Years Conducted Grocery Store on King St. in Berlin

The Grim Reaper removed on Saturday afternoon at 4: 45 o'clock, Mr. John B. Betzner, at his home 45[6] Duke St., after a long illness, aged 57 years, 11 months and 29 days. The deceased was born in Waterloo County on January 5th, 1856, and has lived in this vivinity continuously. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence to the East End Mennonite church for short service, and internment at the East End cemetery. The request is made that no flowers be sent.

The late Mr. Betzner is a direct descendent of Samuel Betzner, who settled in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, in 1755, coming to this continent from Merspurg, Germany. The deceased was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. David Betzner. At one time he was employed as a bookkeeper for the J. R. Stouffer Co., but for many years has conducted the well known grocery store on the corner of King and Foundry streets. While the deceased had been in ill health for a number of years he was always cheerful and bright. For two days preceding his death he was confined to his bed.

He was married to Sophia Brockel who survives. This marriage was blest by three children, two of whom survive, namely, Edna and Erma, both at home.

The Daily Telegraph, January 5, 1914

Business:
Berlin Brush Company started in the Berlin/Kitchener around 1891 with offices and plant located on Foundry (Ontario) Street. Joseph Bingeman, E. H. Schiedel, who was general superintendent and Jonas B. Bingeman were involved.

Residence:
Betzner J B : Bookkeeper [Current Address 2023] 46 Duke St [Historical Address] 16 Duke

John married Sophia M. Brockel 21 Jun 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sophia (daughter of Philip Broeckel and Christina Doffge) was born 27 Jun 1861, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00006-0929
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Storekeeper
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; bookkeeper - Piano Company
• Residence: 1901, 15 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Keeper, Piano Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1920, 14 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Josiah B. Betzner "was born July 4th, 1857. He is married to Mary Pamelia Moyer. They reside in Berlin where he is engaged as book-keeper for The Berlin Piano & Organ Company. Their family consists of seven children".


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

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Josiah Betzner

Josiah Betzner, 15 Church st., for many years identified as manager and accountant of the Haines Piano Company of Kitchener, passed away at the K-W hospital last night after an illness of only a few days duration. About four years ago the late Mr. Betzner was obliged to discontinue his duties at the offices of the Haines Piano company, when his health became endangered. Since his retirement from active business he had not suffered any serious illness until ten days ago when he contracted a cold. Deceased was born in St. Jacobs the son of the late David and Catharine Brubacher Betzner. In November of 1881 he was married to Mary Pamelia Moyer, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Moyer of Berlin, who survives him. The late Mr. Betzner started his business career as a bookkeeper for the late Shantz Button Company. After leaving this firm he was connected with the Haines Piano Company for 25 years. In addition to his widow, he is survived by two sons, Hugh, in Dallas, Texas, and Orvel, of New York City, and five daughters, Mrs. A. H. Holdsworth of Windsor, Mrs. H. W Shoemaker of this city, Mrs. Clayton Kraft of Kitchener, Mrs. Harry Forler of Peterborough and Jerene at home. Three brothers, Henry, David, and Eliab, all of Kitchener, also survive his death. Two brothers, John and Benjamin predeceased him. The funeral which will be private, will be held from his late residence, 15 Church st., on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Rev. H. F. Deller of Trinity United church will conduct the services. Internment will follow in the East End Mennonite cemetery. Please omit flowers.


Kitchener Daily Record, April 22, 1927

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

Josiah married Mary Pamelia Moyer Nov 1881. Mary (daughter of William S. Moyer and Maria "Mary" Erb) was born 20 May 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00006-0930
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woodworker, Factory
• Residence: 1921, 62 Scott St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Henry B. Betzner "was born March 11th, 1859. He is married to Veronica Snider. They reside in Bluffton, Indiana, where he and his brother David are in partnership in the manufacturing of slippers. His family consists 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.].


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Betzner - Henry B. Betzner, of Kitchener, Ont., died Jan. 5, 1933; aged 73 y. 9 m. 25 d. He was married to Fanny Snider, who, with a son, Ira of New York City, and daughter, Una, 2 brothers, David B. and Eliab, all of Kitchener, survive, together with many friends and relatives. He was stricken very suddenly, while attending a union service at Zion Evangelical church. With his daughter he had barely seated himself, seemingly well, when death took him in a moment, as reported by a physician, who happened to be present. The family had lived for a number of years, in Elkhart and Van Buren, Ind., but had again returned to their native city. He was widely known, of genial disposition, was respected in church and community circles. He had accepted Christ as his Savior, joined the United Church of Canada, had become an elder and also a member of the Board of Trustees of that church. Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Mr. Logan at Trinity United Church. Interment in the first Mennonite Church cemetery, Kitchener, Ont


Obituary - Gospel Herald, February 16, 1933

Henry married Veronica Snider 4 Feb 1884. Veronica (daughter of Israel B. Snider and Veronica "Frances" Martin) was born 30 Nov 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1940; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: D. B. Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0931
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Son
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Commercial Traveller
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Business: 1912, 11 Cameron St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Woodenware Company

Notes:

David B. Betzner "was born March 4th, 1863. He is in partnership with his brother Henry in the manufacture of slippers in Bluffton, Indiana. He is not married."

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 - David Brubacher, fourth son of David and Catherine (Brubacher) Betzner, was born near St. Jacob's, Ont., March 4, 1863; passed away at his late residence in Kitchener, Ont., June 5, 1950; aged 87 y. 3 m. 1 d. On Jan. 11, 1911, he was united in marriage to Fannie Hess, of Lititz, Pa., who survives him. He is also survived by one daughter (Helen-Mrs. Isaac High, Vineland, Ohio). One son (David Leo) predeceased him in 1923. As a young man he was in business with his brother (Henry) in Bluffton, Ind. Later he returned to Kitchener, where he established the Ontario Woodworking Co., in which business he was engaged until his retirement in 1923. In 1915 he united with the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, of which he remained a faithful member until his death. For many years he served as a member of the trustee board of the church, and for several years as treasurer. He held staunchly to the fundamentals of the Christian faith and to the principles of the Mennonite Church. The funeral was held June 8 at his late residence and at the First Mennonite Church. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. Ministers officiating were John H. Hess, S. F. Coffman, Merle Shantz and Oscar Burkholder. Text: Prov. 3: 1, 2.

Gospel Herald, July 4, 1950

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First Mennonite Church

The first church built in Waterloo County was erected in Berlin in 1813, and was known as Benjamin Eby's Meeting House. Benjamin Eby had come to Canada in 1807 and in 1809 was ordained preacher. Three years later, in 1812, he was ordained bishop. His "parish included sections of Waterloo, Wilmot and Woolwich" (Uttley 1937: 27). In 1818 a frame addition, which was to be used as a winter school, was built on to the church. The log meeting house was replaced in 1834 by a larger frame church, and the old building was taken to Breslau to become the first meeting house in that community. (The Breslau church was known as Cressman Meeting House, a name which was changed in 1968 to Breslau Mennonite Church.) A Sunday School was opened in the church in 1841.

Benjamin Eby died in 1853. He was followed by Abraham C. Weber who served the congregation until his death in 1874. In that same year, a division in the church brought about the departure of a group who organized a congregation of Reforming (or Reformed) Mennonites, to become United Mennonites in 1875 and then Mennonite Brethren in Christ in 1883. Their church is the present-day Bethany Missionary Church on Lancaster Street East. Christian Eby was the next minister of the Berlin Mennonite Church, until 1879. The church was known over the years as Benjamin Eby's Church, Christian Eby's Church (from 1854-1904), and the Berlin Church (from 1904 until 1917.) The name of the church became First Mennonite Church in 1917.

A new brick church was built in 1902. A Bible Study School was begun in 1907, and in 1928 a separate brick Bible Study School building was erected. Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church was formed by some members in 1924 as a result of a division in the church.

Of interest: when the new church was built in 1902, the 1834 frame church was bought by D.B. Betzner who moved it to Cedar Street where it became a woodenware business and then a furniture factory. It was destroyed by fire in 1937.

Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900 By Rosemary Ambrose

David married Fannie F. Hesse 11 Jan 1911. Fannie was born Dec 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1968, Vineland, Welland Co., Ontario; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elias Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00016-0932
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Misfortune: 1918; finger crushed

Notes:

Eliab B. Betzner "was born January 9th, 1870. He is married to Jennie Steiner and resides in Elkhart, Indiana, where he is engaged in the Mennonite Publishing House. His family consists of one child."


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.].

Misfortune:
"Eliab Betzner had finger crushed so badly that it had to be partly amputated"
Diary of Susannah Cressman Conrad Grebel University College, Mennonite Archives

Eliab — Jennie Steiner. Jennie was born 1869; died 1938; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-346074
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Name: Benjamin Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00016-0033
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Wm. Benjamin Betzner "was born November 3rd, 1873. He is attending Berlin High School at present, preparing himself for some profession."


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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Aug. 3, 1896 - Benjamin Betzner, youngest son of David Betzner of Berlin, died in Van Burn, Indiana at age of 21 years.


Death Announcement - Berlin Chronicle, August 13, 1896

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Betzner - William Benjamin Betzner, son of David and Catharine Betzner, was born at Berlin, Ontario, Nov. 3d 1873, and died at Van Buren, Ind., Aug. 4th 1896, aged 22 years, 9 months and 1 day. Bro. Benjamin was the youngest of a family of seven sons, and the first that death has called from the family circle. In February 1891 he professed faith in Christ as his Savior and Redeemer, and died with the blessed assurance that he was at peace with God and would enter and enjoy the heavenly home of the happy redeemed, and we hope to meet in heaven our son and brother who was so early in life called from our midst. The remains were laid to rest on the 6th, followed by the sorrowing family and many friends. Funeral services by J. S. Coffman and J. B. Hall.
^aObituary - Herald of Truth, August 15, 1896

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-346073
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185043

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185044

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00006-0928.2
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; at home
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Notes:

Hiller, Edna - On February 23, 2009. Edna, loving and devoted wife of the late Robert John. Beloved mother of Tom and Lynne, Dave and Gerrie, and Bill. Loving grandmother of Aaron, Caitlin, Shawn and Lauren, and Alyson. Edna is predeceased by her sisters, Anita and Hulda, and Edna will be missed by her nieces, Bonnie, Sandra and the late Keith. A private family service was held.

Waterloo Region Record, February 28, 2009

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00006-0928.1000

Other Events:

• Name: Erma Hiller
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0928.33
• Residence: 1901, 46 Duke St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Notes:

Residence:
Betzner J B : Bookkeeper [Current Address 2023] 46 Duke St [Historical Address] 16 Duke

Erma married Alvin E. Hiller 29 Jun 1920. Alvin (son of John H. Hiller and Sarah Ann Hostetler) was born 28 Nov 1894, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1987, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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


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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Obituary - Kitchener-Waterloo Record, December 29, 1973

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

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

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FORLER-BETZNER

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

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

The Chronicle Telegraph 1 Jan 1920, p. 4


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

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

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

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

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

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• Eby ID Number: 00006-0930.2
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Betzner - On the 11th of February, in Waterloo county, Ontario, of spasms, Ion, infant child of Henry and Fanny Betzner, aged 4 months. Buried on the 14th in the Mennonite burying ground at Eby's church Berlin. Funeral services by Noah Stauffer and Samuel Bowman


Obituary - Herald of Truth, March 1, 1887

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• Occupation: Milliner
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0930.4
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner
• Residence: 1921, 62 Scott St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Obituary - Kitchener-Waterloo Record, August 22, 1973

Betzner, Una - At her home, 247 Franklin St. N., on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 1973, Una Betzner, a lifelong resident of Kitchener and a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Betzner. Miss Betzner was a milliner employed at Goudies Dept. Store for many years, she was a member of Trinity United Church and was the last surviving member of her family; predeceased by one sister and four brothers.
Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener, after noon on Thursday. Funeral and committal service in the chapel on Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. R. H. McColl officiating. Internment First Mennonite cemetery.

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• Residence: New York City, New York, USA.
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0930.3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187031
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Instructor, Physical Training
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: 00006-0930.5

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• Eby ID Number: 00006-0930.6

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• Eby ID Number: 00006-0932.2

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• Name: Genevieve Barbara Berlet
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202073

Genevieve — Carl Spahr Berlet. Carl (son of Valentine Martin "Val" Berlet and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Spahr) was born 27 Oct 1896, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1975, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Kathryn Sauder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181831

Ruth — Arthur Leslie Sauder. Arthur (son of Solomon Sauder and Mary Ann Klippert) was born 27 Aug 1889, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1971; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185045
• Residence: 1987, Mitchell, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

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Hiller, Bob - At Palliative Care Unit of Stratford General Hospital, on Friday, Feb. 7, 1997, Robert John (Bob) Hiller, of Mitchell, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Edna (Stauffer) Hiller; dear father of Tom and his wife Gerrie of Red Lake and William of London; special Grandpa of Caitlin, Aaron, Shawn and Alyson Hiller; dear brother-in-law of Barbara Hiller of Welland. Predeceased by a brother, Jack. There will be no funeral home visitation. A private family service was held at the Lockhart Funeral Home, Mitchell, today (Monday), with Pastor Derek Mathers officiating. Internment in Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener. Memorial donations to Grace Lutheran Church, Mitchell, Palliative Care Unit of Stratford General Hospital or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.

The Record, February 10, 1997

Robert — Edna Stauffer. Edna (daughter of Alden Johnson Stauffer and Christina Bauman) was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 2009. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-449504

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

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

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