Joel Good

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• Name: Joel Guth
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3289
• Immigration: 1817, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1818, , Canada
• Occupation: 1839, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; commissioner of highways
• Residence: 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1840
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Retired: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Joel Good, "the third son of John and Magdalena (Baumann) Good, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, near Bowmansville, December 29th, 1815. When a few months past two years of age he came to this country with his parents. He received a fair education and devoted the early part of his life to the study of surveying and at present he is ranked with the first of our provincial land surveyors. On November 5th, 1839, he was married to Catherine, daughter of Abraham and Catherine (Biehn) Stauffer. She was born September 5th, 1820, and died May 20th, 1854. After their marriage they moved on the farm he still occupies. After the decease of his first wife he married Agnes, daughter of John and Jane (Calder) Hosea. She was born in Parish Ruthenglen, Lanark County, Scotland, July 23rd, 1834. In 1842 she came to America with her mother and grandparents. The second marriage took place December 18th, 1855. His family consists of fifteen children, six of whom were born unto his first wife and nine unto second wife"


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

An interesting meeting took place the Saturday before last in the old log cabin in Waterloo Park.

This house was, of course, the first schoolhouse in this area and stood originally on the school-house square at the corner of King and Church Streets in Waterloo. It was built in 1820 and served its purpose until 1842, when it was torn down and a 1-storey stone house was constructed on the site. The dismantled log house was erected again in Greenbush and served as a residence for a long time for the coloured man, Mr. Carroll and his family. In the course of this year, the Waterloo Park Commissioners purchased the house, moved it to their park and furnished it again as it was when it was a school-house.

At this gathering, in addition to many other ladies and gentlemen, the following (male and female) former pupils attended, took their places on the benches, and were called to order by the 82-year-old teacher, Benjamin Burkholder, who held the scepter, or rather, the switch, from 1831 to 1842 in the old log-house: Joel Guth, 80 years old; Abraham Scherk, Blair, 79; Jakob Bricker, Waterloo, 77; Sarah Burkholder, nee Erb, Bridgeport, 75; Amos Weber, Berlin, 73; John C, Bricker, Hawksville, 71; Maria Erb, nee Quickfall, Norwich 69; David B. Eby, Waterloo, 69; Wendel Baumann, Woolwich, 68; Henry Stauffer, Erbsville, 67; Simon Beatty, Elmira, 67; Jakob Ratz, New Hamburg, 67; Israel Baumann, Berlin, 65; George Elbert, Moorefield, 63; George H. Baumann, Elmira, 63; John Devitt, Waterloo, 62; Richard Quickfall, Bridgeport, 62; Isaak Hoffmann, Waterloo, 61; Robert Barkwell, Peel, 60; Diana McMahon, nee Dekay, Berlin, 60; Thomas Quickfall, Floradale, 60; Benjamin Devitt, Waterloo, 60; Isaak Devitt, Floradale, 58; John Longmann, Peel, 57. In addition, to these, the teacher read the names of 25 pupils from the roll; they were, however, absent.

Mr. Burkholder gave an interesting talk about the history of the old school-house, and after him, Rev. J.A. MacLachlan, Rev. J. McNair, Mr. J.E. Baumann, M.P., and Mr. Jakob Ratz spoke about the old days which brought many things out of the past to mind again. School was, as a rule, only in session in winter and the costs were borne by the parents of the children. There were few subjects taught, namely: Reading, Writing and Sums. The children heard little about language, and geography; no child had more than 2 or 3 books. The predominant language was German. The pupils learned to read and write English, but didn't understand a word of it. Among the teachers in the old school-house from 1820-1842, with the exception of Mr. Burkholder, were the following whose names are still recognized: Jephtha DeKay, Joseph Guth, John Herringer, Peter Otto, John Dobbin, Elias Eby, Robert Barber, & Joseph Eby.

After those present, on hearing the various speeches felt themselves transported back to the past, the school was closed at four o'clock and the pupils were gathered together in front of the school and photographed as a group. On their return into the school, they found it had been transformed into a dining room with heavily-laden tables, which the old-timers thoroughly enjoyed. After everyone had chatted cordially for a while longer, the gathering broke up. The company will not meet again in complete numbers, nor in such a way.

Berliner Journal September 26, 1895 Page 4 Column 4

Joel married Catherine Stauffer 5 Nov 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Abraham Stauffer and Catharine Biehn) was born 5 Sep 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1854; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Joel married Agnes Hosea 18 Dec 1855. Agnes (daughter of John Hosea and Jane Calder, daughter of John Hosea and Agnes Calder) was born 23 Jul 1834, Rutherglen, , Lanark, Scotland; died 29 Oct 1910; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jonathan Guth
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3290
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Jonathan Good, "the eldest son, was born January 11th, 1841. He is married to Esther Erb. They reside at Canada, Kansas, where he follows farming. They have a family of six children."

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

Jonathan married Esther Erb 10 Oct 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Jacob B. Erb and Mary A. Clemens) was born 15 Sep 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1926, Canada, Marion, Kansas, United States; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Neuber
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3291
• Residence: 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Meth. Evang.
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Elizabeth Good, "the eldest daughter, was born June 6th, 1843. She is married to Andrew Neuber, a farmer. They reside near Erbsville, township and county of Waterloo. They have a family of several 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 Andrew Neuber 2 Dec 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Andrew was born 23 Jan 1835, , Germany; died Mar 1916; was buried , Riverside Cem, Elkton, Huron, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3292
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Catharine Good
• Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catharine Good, "the second daughter, was born September 18th, 1845. She is married to Enoch Erb, a farmer, and resides near Erbsville, in Waterloo Township. They have a family of seven children."

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

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Erb.-Catherine (nee Good), was born near Waterloo, Ont., Sept. 18, 1845; died on her birthday, Sept. 18, 1939; aged 94 y. She was united in marriage to Enoch Erb on April 7, 1863, who predeceased her 22 years ago. This union was blessed with a family of 2 sons and 5 daughters. She is survived by Angeline (Mrs. Enos Hunsberger), Baden, Ont.; Matilda (Mrs. Adam Cressman), Kitchener, Ont.; Lizzie Ann (Mrs. Manasseh Hallman), Petersburg, Ont.; Carrie (Mrs. John Shantz), Waterloo, Ont.; also 1 adopted daughter May (Mrs. Addiss Cress-man), New Hamburg, Ont. She was predeceased by twin sons and one daughter. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers (Isaac Good. Marion, Kans.; Dr. Robert Good, Chicago, Ill.; Dr. Milton Good, Kitchener, Ont.). She united with the Mennonite Church 34 years ago, and remained a faithful member until death. As a kind mother and grandmother she leaves her family, a host of relatives, and friends. Services were in charge of J. B. Martin, assisted by Jonas Snider and Noah Hunsberger, in the Waterloo, Ont. Mennonite Church. Text, Eccl. 12: 5

Gospel Herald October 12, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No 28 - pages 606, 607 and 608

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"Mrs. Catherine Erb,widow of the late Enoch Erb, died yesterday at her home near Waterloo on her 95th birthday. she had been ill for some time. Mrs. Erb was born in Waterloo tp. She was a d/o the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel Good. Mrs. Erb was a member of Waterloo Menn. church.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Angeline Hunsberger of Baden, Mrs. Matilda Cressman of Kitchener, Mrs. (Rev.) Manasseh Hallman of Petersburg, Mrs. Carrie Shantz of Waterloo and Mrs. Addis Cressman of New Hamburg, a brother, Isaac Good of Marion, Kansas, two half-brothers, Dr. Milton Good of Kitchener, and Dr. Robert Good of Chicago, Illinois, 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in Feb. 1917.She was predeceased by twin sons in their infancy and a daughter,Rebecca...."

KW Record obit. of Tues., Sept. 19, 1939

Catharine married Enoch C. Erb 7 Apr 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Enoch (son of Jacob B. Erb and Mary A. Clemens) was born 3 Jan 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1917, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00041-3293
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Joel Good

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• Eby ID Number: 00041-3294
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Israel Good

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• Eby ID Number: 00041-3295
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Isaac Good
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Residence: 1872, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1939, Marion Co., Kansas

Notes:

Isaac Good, "the youngest son of his mother, was born March 22nd, 1852. He is married to Mary Clemmer. They reside in Canada, Kansas, where he is engaged in farming and also as land agent, His family consists of several children, names 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.].

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"Word has been received here of the death in Marion, Kansas, Apr. 19, of Isaac Good, 89, a former resident of this district. Born March 22, 1852 in Waterloo Tp., he moved to a farm near Canada, Kansas in 1878. Subsequently he took up residence in the town of Marion. Prior to moving to the United States, he married Mary Clemmer in 1872. She predeceased him in 1937.

In addition to his family there survive two brothers, Dr. M. Good ofKitchener and Dr. R. Good of Chicago, Illinois. The funeral was held Apr.21 in Marion."

KW Record obit. of Sat.,May 3, 1941

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Children: 1.Samantha Lormina b.Oct. 4, 1873; married Christian Schlotterbeck b.April 27, 1862; lived Chickasa, Okla.; 4 children 2.Emma Minerva b.March 30, 1876; married William Albert Stauffer b.Feb. 15, 1867; lived Marion, Kansas; 2 children 3.Agnes Victoria b. May 24, 1878; married Jacob H. seibert b.Aug. 18, 1875; 4 children; lived Marion, Kansas 4.Jacob Calvin b.Feb. 6, 1880, d.Jan. 15, 1916; married Belle Leonard b.March 3, 1880; 5 children 5.Mary Edna b.Oct. 31, 1882; married Edward Milton Umbach b.Apr. 23, 1883; 3 children

Isaac married Mary Clemmer 19 Nov 1872, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob B. Clemmer and Anna "Nancy" Lichty) was born 24 Nov 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1937, Marion, Marion, Kansas, United States; was buried , Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00041-3296
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist

Notes:

David Good, "was born February 6th, 1856. He is married to Jane Wray. They reside in Canada, Kansas, where he is engaged in the butchering 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.].

David — Jane Wray. Jane was born Abt 1856, Of, Canada, Marion, Kansas, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: Franklin H. Good and his wife Magdalena Unger
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3297
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Drover
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Drover
• Occupation: 1904, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; drover
• Residence: Abt 1907, 79 Albert St., Waterloo, Ontario
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cattle Dealler
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Franklin Good, "was born December 13th, 1857. He is married to Mary Hahn of Waterloo where he is engaged in the cattle business. 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.].

Franklin married Anna Mary Hahn 13 Sep 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Henry K. Hahn and Nancy) was born 2 Nov 1858, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Franklin married Magdalena "Maggie" "Lena" Unger 20 Apr 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Councillor John Unger and Mary "Polly" Bowman) was born 15 Aug 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1951; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: E. H. Good
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3298
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Thinker
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian Science
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1921, 61 Duke St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian Science

Notes:

Elias Good, "was born May 30th, 1860. He is engaged in the printing business and executes some of the most tasty job printing exhibited in the county. He has his office a little to the north of the town of Waterloo. He is married to Catharine Hahn."

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.].

Elias — Catharine Elizabeth Hahn. Catharine (daughter of Henry Kappes Hahn and Anna Florina Gehl) was born 8 Jan 1863, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1942, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00041-3299
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

Notes:

Ezra Good, "was born July 15th, 1862. He resides in Brown City, Michigan, where he is engaged in the butter and cheese business. He is married to Caroline Kreutziger."


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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Dr. Ezra Good

Friends in Waterloo county will learn with regret of the passing of Dr. Ezra Good, who passed away at his home in Plainfield, N.J., Tuesday night, Jan. 1st, as a result of an operation be underwent four weeks age. Deceased, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel Good, was well and favorably known in this district. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. E. Erb, of near Waterloo, and three brothers, Franklin Good, Waterloo, Elias Good and Dr. Milton Good of Kitchener. The funeral was held at Plainfield, N.J., on Friday afternoon.

Waterloo Chronicle 10 Jan 1929 pg 5

Ezra — Caroline Kreutziger. Caroline was born 1871, Of, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; died 1954; was buried , Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains, Union, New Jersey, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: electrician
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3300
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Nelson H. Good
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; machine agent
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presvterian
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; electrician
• Invention: 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Automobile - "LeRoy"
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agent Automobile
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1991, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultual Laborer

Notes:

Nelson Good, "was born January 20th, 1865. He is a machinist and is engaged in selling all kinds of agricultural implements. He is married to Margaret Sheriffs and resides in Brown City, Mich."


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.].

Invention:
This car started life as an idea

This car started life as an idea. But whose idea? Tracing it back, you'll find it actually came out of the mind of R. E. Olds of the Oldsmobile Motor Works in Lansing, Michigan. Two brothers from Berlin (Kitchener), Milton and Nelson Good used the Oldsmobile Curved-Dash as the model for this car, which they named the LeRoy. It is Canada's first production vehicle built in 1902-03.<sup>1a

1a</sup>Waterloo Region Museum Display 2011

Nelson married Margaret Sherriffs 10 Jun 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Alexander S. Sherriffs and Elspet "Elsie" Burnett) was born 18 Nov 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Hehn
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3301
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Residence: 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1887, Canada, Marion, Kansas, United States

Notes:

Susannah Good, "was born April 14th, 1867. She is married to Julius Hehn. They reside in Canada, Kansas, 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.].

Susannah married Julius Hehn 15 Apr 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Julius (son of Henry Hehn and Margaret) was born 1859, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00041-3302
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Occupation: 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; electrician
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Electrician
• Invention: 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Automobile - "LeRoy"
• Occupation: 1912, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; Doctor
• Residence: 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Milton Good, "was born January 26th, 1870. He is unmarried and at present attends the North Western College situated at Naperville, Illinois."

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.].

Invention:
This car started life as an idea

This car started life as an idea. But whose idea? Tracing it back, you'll find it actually came out of the mind of R. E. Olds of the Oldsmobile Motor Works in Lansing, Michigan. Two brothers from Berlin (Kitchener), Milton and Nelson Good used the Oldsmobile Curved-Dash as the model for this car, which they named the LeRoy. It is Canada's first production vehicle built in 1902-03.

Waterloo Region Museum Display 2011

Milton married Jennie Sherriffs 25 Jun 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jennie (daughter of Alexander S. Sherriffs and Elspet "Elsie" Burnett) was born 29 Jun 1874, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1963; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00041-3303
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Residence: 1939, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States

Notes:

Robert Good, "was born December 31st, 1872. He is also unmarried and is with his brother, Milton, attending the same college at Naperville, Illinois."


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.].

Robert married Ella Bell Wagstaff 26 Jun 1900, , York Co., Ontario, Canada. Ella was born 24 Jul 1879, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1963, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles, California, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00041-3304

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2939.2
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2939.3
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1950, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Notes:

Mary Ann Good married J.S. Weiss (lived Los Angeles, Calif. in March 1950 per her brother Josiah's obit.

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2939.4

Notes:

"Josiah Good, s/o the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Good, formerly of Kitchener, died at Marion, Kansas, March 1. He is survived by one son and two daughters. Two sisters also survive, Mary, Mrs. J. W. Weiss, Los Angeles, Calif. and Catharine, Mrs. Will Messner, Wichita, Kansas."

KW Record obit. of Sat., March 4, 1950

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2939.5
• Occupation: 1905, , Kansas; bank clerk

Notes:

Mr. Good came from good old hardy Canadian stock, being born in Ontario, Canada. He moved to Marion county when a small boy and received his schooling in the rural schools from which he graduated. When in his teens he served an apprenticeship in banking with an elder brother, in a bank at Utah but most of his time was devoted to farming and stock raising until in 1903 he took a clerical position in the State Bank of Commerce and the following year was appointed Assistant Cashier, which position he fills at the present time. Two years ago he was elected Finance Commissioner of the city for a three year term. In civic affairs, Mr. Good is always considerate, conservative and progressive. Mr. Good believes Canada should be annexed to U.S. and to accomplish this in part, married a Canadian girl, bringing her across the border. He has two fine children and is an active member of the Evangelical church.

"Marion, Kansas," published March,1926 by the Kiwanis Club, page 23.

Jacob married Agnes Ann "Annie" Mitchell 14 Jun 1905, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of William Mitchell and Elizabeth Burnett) was born 13 Oct 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1962; was buried , Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2939.7
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Name: Cate Good
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2939.6

Notes:

Catherine Good married Will Messner

— Foetter. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-267802

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• Name: Catharine Fetter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-318218
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Meth. Evang.

Catharine — Francis "Frank" Fetter. Francis (son of Johann George "John" Fetter and Catharina Elizabetha Kuhl) was born 21 Sep 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Nov 1950; was buried , Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Akron, Tuscola, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101198
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Meth. Evang.

Notes:

John G. Neuber - Funeral of John G. Neuber, 85, who died at his home in Milwaukee Friday, was held at Flint, Mich., today. Burial will be in Elkton, Mich. tomorrow.

Born in Erbsville, May 11, 1865, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Neuber.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Martha) Truemmer of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. Keith (Eunice) Entreken of Milwaukee; one brother, Isaac of Kitchener and one sister, Mrs. Emma Perschbacher of Waterloo.

Kitchener-Waterloo 26 Mar 1951 p 5

John married Elizabeth Ann Weber 24 Feb 1891, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Louis Weber and Elizabeth) was born 23 Nov 1868, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1945; was buried , Riverside Cem, Elkton, Huron, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-318220
• Residence: 187, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Meth. Evang.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29532
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman, Engraving
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Joseph — ?. ? was born Abt 1867; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-390329
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Name: Mary Ann Brubacher
• Name: Mary Ann Protzman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-318221
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Meth. Evang.
• Residence: 1950, 184 Strange St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

"Mrs. S. A. Brubacher, 81, of 184 Strange St., died suddenly at her home today.

Born in Erbsville, she was a d/o the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Neuber. She attended Calvary Memorial Church and was a member of the Ladies Aid of the church. She was predeceased by her first husband, August Protzman, 39 years ago. Her second husband, S. A. Brubacher, survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Clayton and Laverne Protzman of Detroit and Delcon Protzman of Caseville, Mich.; one daughther, Thelma Protzman of Kitchener; three brothers, Joel and Isaac of Kitchener and John of Milwaukee; one sister, Mrs. Emma Perschbacher of Waterloo; four grandchildren...."

KW Record obit. of Wed., March 8, 1950

Mary married George August "August" Protzman 25 Feb 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of Valentine Protzman and Barbara) was born 25 Apr 1865, , Germany; died 10 Dec 1909, Elkton, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Riverside Cem, Elkton, Huron, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Solomon A. Brubacher 9 Dec 1914, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Solomon (son of Heinrich M. "Henry" Brubacher and Margaretha Allgeier) was born 8 Apr 1868, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-390330
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Name: Emma Elizabeth Perschbacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29531
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1951, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1960, 60 Dorset St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

"Mrs. Emma Perschbacher, 80, of 60 Dorset St., Waterloo, died Friday in KW Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born Sept. 14, 1879 in Erbsville, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Neuber and the former Elizabeth Good.

A piano teacher for 50 years, she taught the third generation in several families.

A member of the Waterloo Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church, she was also a member of the WSWS of that church and a former organist of thechurch.

Her husband, Frederick Perschbacher, predeceased her in 1935.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Fred (Evelyn) Sturm of Toronto, Mrs.Elder (Ruth) Caldwell of Peterborough, Mrs. Norman (Gladys) Weber of Calgary, Mrs. Lorne (Ethel) Case of New York City and Kitchener and Mrs.Kenneth (Lillian) Hallman of Waterloo; a brother, Irvin Neuber of Kitchener, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

She was predeceased by three brothers, two sisters, and one grandchild.......Waterloo Mount Hope Cemetery."

KW Record obit. of Sat., June 25, 1960

Emma married Frederick Cornelius Perschbacher 21 Jun 1906, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frederick was born 26 Nov 1883, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1934; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29530
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman, Auto
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Isaac married Ethel May Trussler 11 Dec 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ethel (daughter of George Henry Trussler and Clara Minerva Stein) was born 8 Feb 1891, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was christened 19 May 1891, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1983; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2937.2

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• Name: Angeline Hunsberger
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2937.4
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Angeline married Enos S. Hunsberger 17 Sep 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Enos (son of Abraham Hunsberger and Elizabeth Sherk) was born 4 Feb 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1929, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2937.5
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Matilda Cressman
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2937.6
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Cressman, Matilda, daughter of Matilda Erb, was born March 4, 1874, at Erbsville, Ont.; died May 6, 1959, at Kitchener, Ont.; aged 85 y. 2 m. 2 d. She was married on March 14, 1900, to Adam S. Cressman, who died April 22, 1930. Surviving are 2 children (Grace and Clare) and 3 grandchildren. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services on May 9, were in charge of C. F. Derstine and Edgar Metzler; interment in adjoining cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume LII, Number 30 - August 4, 1959 688

Matilda married Adam S. Cressman 14 Mar 1900. Adam (son of Isaac S. Cressman and Elizabeth Snyder) was born 31 Oct 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1930, 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]

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• Name: Lizzie Ann Hallman
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2937.7
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Lizzie Ann Erb
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Hallman, Lizzie Ann., daughter of Enoch and Catherine (Good) Erb, was born May 17, 1877, near Waterloo, Ont. On Sept. 2, 1903, she was married to Manasseh Hallman. In 1905 she confessed Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. She is survived by her husband, 2 sons (Jacob C., Kitchener, Ont., and Elverne, at home), 3 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Matilda Cressman, Kitchener, and Mrs. Addis Cressman, New Hamburg). Preceding her in death were one daughter (Verna-Mrs. Josiah Baer), 2 infant sons, and 3 sisters. Funeral services were in charge of Osiah Horst and Moses Roth. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIX , Number 45 - November 6, 1956 page 1070, 1071, 1072

Lizzie married Rev. Manasseh Hallman 2 Sep 1903. Manasseh (son of Jacob S. Hallman and Catharine Shantz) was born 22 Sep 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1967, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Caroline Catherine "Carrie" Shantz
• Name: Carrie Erb
• Name: Catherine Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2937.8
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House work
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

In profound sorrow I announce the death of my beloved mother Carrie Erb wife of John S. Shantz at R.R.3 Waterloo, Ontario on Thursday March 11th, 1954 Aged 74 years 1 months 11 days Funeral Service will be held from the Erb Street Mennonite Church Waterloo, Ontario on Sunday, March 14th, 1954 at 2.30 o'clock p.m. Interment will be made in Waterloo Mennonite cemetery.

Funeral Card

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Mrs. Carrie Shantz

Mrs. Carrie Shantz, 74, of RR 3. Waterloo, died Thursday at her home following a brief illness.

Born Jan. 30, 1880, in Waterloo township, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Erb. She was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo.

Her husband, John S Shantz. died in 1924.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Howard (Alene) Jewitt of. Waterloo and three sisters, Mrs. Matilda Cressman of Kitchener, Mrs. Menassah Hallman of Petersburg and Mrs. Addie Cressman of New Hamburg. Three grandchildren also survive.

Two sisters, Rebecca and Mrs. Angeline Hunsberger predeceased her.

The body will be at the Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home until Sunday at 1 p.m. when removal will be made to Erb Street Mennonite Church for the funeral at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in Waterloo Mennonite Cemetery. Rev. Leonard Haarer will officiate.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Fri, Mar 12, 1954 Page 7

Caroline — John S. Shantz. John (son of John D. Shantz and Elizabeth Steiner) was born 18 Dec 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1924; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lizzie Mae Cressman
• Name: May Erb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14390
• Adopted: Bef 1901
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
• Residence: 1939, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Cressman, Lizzie Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Erb and foster daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Erb, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., April 6, 1889; died at home near New Hamburg, Ont., March 14, 1969; aged 79 y. 11 m. 8 d. On April 5, 1916, she was married to Addis Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Willard), 3 daughters (Eloise - Mrs. Zenas Cressman, Erma, and Mabel), 13 grandchildren, and one sister (Mary - Mrs. Joseph Weber). She was a member of the Biehn Church, where funeral services were held March 17, with Irvin Cressman officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 16 - April 22, 1969 - pages 379, 380

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Mrs. Addis Cressman

Mrs. Addis Cressman, 79, of RR 1, New Hamburg, died Friday at her home after a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Cressman was born April 6, 1889 in Waterloo Township. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Erb and the foster child of Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Erb of Waterloo, with whom she lived following the death of her parents.

The Former Lizzie May Erb, she was married April 5, 1916.

Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Harold of RR 1, New Hamburg and Willard of New Hamburg; three daughters, Mrs. Zenas (Eloise) Cressman, RR 1, New Hamburg, Erma at home and Mabel of Galt one sister, Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Weber of Waterloo, and 13 grandchildren.

The body was at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg until noon Monday when removal was made to the Biehn Mennonite Church. The funeral service was conducted Monday at 3 p.m. by Rev. Irvin Cressman.

New Hamburg Independent, March 19, 1969

Lizzie married Addison "Addis" Cressman 5 Apr 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Addison (son of Moses M. Cressman and Elizabeth Shantz) was born 25 Dec 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-343622
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Eby ID Number: 00041-3297.2

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29528

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-343623
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29525

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• Name: Edna Good
• Name: Mary Edna "Edna" De Potty
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3297.3

Mary married Clarence Joseph De Potty 18 Sep 1912, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clarence was born 17 Dec 1890, , Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1964, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Albert St., Waterloo, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3297.4
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk, Insurance
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 1st Depot Battalion, Service #3135284
• Occupation: 1918, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; insurance clerk

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• Eby ID Number: 00041-3297.5
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Agnes married Rowland Shepherd Timmons 2 Oct 1924, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rowland (son of D. F. C. Timmons and Annie Laurie) was born 27 May 1889, , Tyler Co., Texas, USA; died 26 Mar 1943, Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois, United States; was buried , Rest Haven Cemetery, Monroe, Walton, Georgia, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Gertie Good
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-191449
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. H. S???

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• Name: Eloise Good
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28631
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Jean Eloise Good
• Immigration: 1897, , USA
• Immigration: 1899
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28632
• Immigration: 1897, , USA
• Immigration: 1899
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Business: 74 King St. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Good Appliances
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172252
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Newton Alexander Good
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Tony Matlock of Kitchener phoned to say he helped to launch Washerama in downtown Kitchener in 1958 with partners Ralph Meyer and Howard Davis. It sold washing machines and home appliances. The name, he said, was a spin on the General Motors "Motorama" held at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.

One of the firm's early challenges, Matlock said, was that it didn't have the rights to sell Electrohome products. It found a solution in the early 1960s by buying Good Appliances (owner Newton Good) at 74 King St. S., Waterloo, which did hold an Electrohome franchise.


Flash from the Past: King Street shops are now on memory lane - Waterloo Region Record 14 Jun 2013

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74031

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74033

Stuart — Anna Marguerite "Marguerite" Shantz. Anna (daughter of Moses B. Shantz and Clara Lavina "Lavina" Vina" Weber) was born 15 Oct 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74032

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-191915
• Immigration: 1910, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-453595
• Residence: 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: Evelyn Rebecca Sturm
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-191093
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Evelyn — Frederick Gordon Sturm. Frederick (son of Herman A. Sturm and Minetta "Nettie" Hilker) was born 2 Sep 1906, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1991; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Elizabeth Caldwell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-191094
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1960, Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Ruth — Alfred Elder "Elder" Caldwell. Alfred was born 29 Nov 1904, Oro Township, Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 1980; was buried , Barrie Union Cemetery, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Gladys Emma Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94391
• Residence: 1960, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Notes:

WEBER, Gladys E. June 10, 1915 - July 17, 2010

Gladys Weber (née Perschbacher) passed away peacefully on July 17, 2010 after a brief stay in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Vernon, B.C. She was 95 years old. Gladys was predeceased by Norman Weber, her dear husband of 47 years, who died in 1990; and by her sisters: Evelyn Sturm, Ruth Caldwell, Ethel Case and Lillian Hallman. She will be sadly missed by her two daughters, Joan Burton of Newmarket, Ontario, and Kathryn and her husband Robert Hettler of Armstrong, BC. She leaves six grandchildren: Scott and Jamie (Heidi) Burton; and Jeremy, Paul (Ruth), Karina, and Steven (Loralie) Hettler; as well as five great-grandchildren: Kyra, Emmitt, Halia, Dalia and Micah.

Gladys was born and spent her early years in Waterloo, Ontario. As a young woman, she left school after Grade 11 to contribute financially to her widowed mother and four sisters by working as Secretary to the Medical Director at Dominion Life in Waterloo. She was also the church organist at Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Waterloo for 5 years. After marrying Norman Weber in 1943, she devoted herself to being a full-time wife and mother. In 1950, she and Norman moved to Calgary, Alberta, where they spent the rest of their lives together until his death. She was involved in the United Church as secretary, choir member and more, and was recognized for her leadership there in 1966. During those years she was also a backup organist for two churches, and an active participant in the Rotary Anns of Calgary, PEO, and two bridge clubs. She loved travelling; in addition to frequent trips to Ontario to see relatives, she and Norman travelled to Hawaii, Europe and China. In 1999, she moved to Vernon, B.C. to be closer to her daughter, Kathryn, and joined Trinity United Church there. Throughout her life, Gladys was consistently generous with her time, her energy, her financial resources, and her love. Her family always knew they were loved without question. She lived a good life, and she will be missed. A memorial service to celebrate Gladys' life will be held at Trinity United Church Chapel in Vernon at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2010. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Trinity United Church, PO Box 93, Vernon, B.C. V1T 6M1 and designate it for Camp Hurlburt, either Child Sponsorship or Rebuilding Campaign.

KW Record obit. Wed., July 21, 2010

Gladys married Norman Frederick Weber 16 Jul 1943, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Norman (son of Irvin B. Weber and Magdalena Weber) was born 13 Apr 1914; died 19 Sep 1990, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ethel Grace Case
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-9077

Notes:

CASE, Ethel -At K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Tuesday, March 21, 2006. Ethel Grace Case, of Kitchener, born February 4, 1919. Survived by her son, Lorne Case of Casselman, ON; grandson, Timothy Case of Kitchener; granddaughter, Marcia Brown (nee Case) of Wallaceburg, ON and great-grandson, Caleb Brown of Wallaceburg. Also survived by sister, Gladys Weber of Vernon, B.C. Ethel's family will receive relatives and friends from 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2006 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener 749-8467 followed by a funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home at 2:30 p.m. Pastor David Fortune officiating. Private family interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo on Saturday. Special thanks to Dr. Tom Liu and the staff of Renal Dialysis Unit of Grand River Hospital for their exemplary care for the past eleven years. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Kitchener Gospel Temple, Gideon Bible Society or Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).

Ethel — Rev. Lorne Joseph Case. Lorne (son of Joseph Earl Case and Ethel Davidson) was born 3 Dec 1920, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1980; was buried , Highland Park Cemetery, Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lillian Mary Hallman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94392

Lillian — Kenneth Franklin Hallman. Kenneth (son of Melanchton D. Hallman and Mable Thamer) was born 1 Jul 1918, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 2007, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nora Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6079.0001
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, at home
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Snyder.- Nora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Enos S. Hunsberger, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., June 18, 1890; died at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt, Ont., Apr. 17, 1972; aged 81 y. 9 m. 30 d. In June 1946 she was married to Dilman S. Snyder, who preceded her in death in 1963. Surviving are 2 stepsons (John W. and Ralph C.), 2 stepdaughters (Alice-Mrs. LeRoy Good and Vera-Mrs. Clayton Shantz), 14 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Shantz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 20, in charge of J. Lester Kehl; interment in Shantz Church Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXV, Number 20 - May 16, 1972, pages 451, 452.

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SNYDER, Mrs. Dilman S.\emdashAt the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, on Monday, April 17, 1972, Nora Hunsberger, age 81, of the Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston (formerly of 125 Erb St. West, Waterloo). Member of the Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Enos S. Hunsberger; predeceased by her husband, Dilman S. Snyder, in 1963; mother of John W. of Route 2, Baden and Ralph C. of Vineland Station, Mrs. Clayton (Vera) Shantz of Route 1, Ayr and Mrs. LeRoy (Alice) Good of Baden; also survived by 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; predeceased by one brother and one sister.
Resting at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St S., Waterloo, after 7 p.m. today, until noon Thursday, then to Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden, for services at 3 p.m., Rev. J. Lester Kehl officiating. Burial to follow in the adjoining church cemetery.
Donations to the Ontario Mennonite Mission Board or the Gideon Bible Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Nora married Dilman S. Snyder 1946. Dilman (son of John K. Snyder and Veronica "Franceska" Shantz) was born 22 Apr 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1963, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Shantz Mennonite Church, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70434
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farming, Father's farm
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Hunsberger, --- Eldon, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Enos Hunsberger, was born near Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 21, 1896; died Feb. 7, 1953; aged 56 y. 2 m. 16 d. He was married to Mary Cressman on Jan. 24, 1923. Surviving are his wife, 4 sons (Enos, Willis, Floyd, and Kenneth, all of Baden, Ont.), 4 daughters (Amy, Elsie, Erman, and Mary, all of Baden, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Nora-Mrs. Dilman Snyder, Waterloo, Ont.; and Mary-Mrs. Edmund Cressman, New Hamburg, Ont.). He served faithfully as deacon of the Shantz Mennonite Church from 1946 until his sudden passing, and won the respect of a wide circle of friends both in the church and in the community. Funeral services were held at the Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden, Ont., Feb. 10, by J. B. Martin, M. H. Roth, and L. H. Witmer. Burial was made in the Shantz Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 8 - February 24, 1953 --- page 189, 190

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Eldon Hunsberger

BADEN - A well-known farmer, Eldon Hunsberger, 56, of RR 2, Baden, died Saturday at the K-W Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Hunsberger served as a commissioner with the Wilmot Township Municipal Telephone System and was a church deacon at Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden. He farmed near Baden for the past 29 years. He was born Nov. 21, 1896, at Lexington, Ont., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Enos Hunsberger. He married Mary Cressman Jan. 24, 1923, in Wilmot Township. She survives. Also surviving are four sons, Enos, Willis, Floyd and Kenneth of RR 2, Baden; four daughters, Miss Amy, Miss Elsie, Miss Erma and Miss Mary of RR 2, Baden, and two sisters, Mrs. Dilman Snyder of Waterloo and Mrs. Edmund Cressman of New Hamburg. The body was at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener, and was removed to the residence today. A private service will be held at the residence Tuesday at 2: 30 p.m., followed by a public service at Shantz Church, Baden, at 3 p.m. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Leslie Witmer of the church will officiate. Flowers are gratefully declined

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 9 Feb 1953

Eldon married Mary Cressman 24 Jan 1923, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Enos M. Cressman and Lovina Hallman) was born 12 Apr 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44831020
• Name: May Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70435
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, at home
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Cressman.- May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Enos Hunsberger, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 9, 1968; aged 69 y. 9 m. 29 d. In 1922 she was married to Edmund Cressman, who predeceased her in 1964. Surviving are 2 sons (Leonard and Orval), 4 daughters (Mildred-Mrs. John Nafziger, Gladys-Mrs. Howard Cressman, Pearl, and Verna-Mrs. Edgar Gingerich), and one sister (Nora-Mrs. Dilman Snyder). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Mary) and one brother (Eldon). She was a member of the Biehn Church. Funeral services were held June 12, with Irvin Cressman and Curtis Cressman officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 28 - July 16, 1968, page 652.

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MRS EDMUND CRESSMAN

Mrs. Edmund Cressman. 69 New Hamburg, died Sunday in St Mary's Hospital. Kitchener.

She was born in Wilmot Township the former May Hunsberger. a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs Enos Hunsberger. She and her husband farmed at RR4 New Hamburg until 1960 when they retired to New Hamburg.

She was a member of Biehn Mennonite Church, Wilmot Township. Her husband died in 1964.

Surviving are two sons, Leonard and Orval, both of RR I, New Hamburg: four daughters. Mrs. John (Mildred) Nafziger. RR 2. Baden. Mrs. Howard (Gladys) Cressman. RR 1 New Hamburg; Mrs. Edgar (Verna) Gingerich. RR 2 Zurich: Miss Pearl, at home; one sister. Mrs. Nora Snyder. Preston; 15 grandchildren.

The body was at the Bruce J. Omand funeral home. New Hamburg, until noon Wednesday, when removal was made to Biehn Mennonite Church for service at 3 p.m. Burial followed in the church cemetery

New Hamburg Independent 1968

May — Edmund H. Cressman. Edmund (son of Enos M. Cressman and Lovina Hallman) was born 16 Jan 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 1964; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29668

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140159P
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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CRESSMAN, Mr. Clare -- At the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 1979, after a lengthy illness, Clare Cressman, of 7 Gay Cr., Kitchener, age 72 years. A member of First Mennonite Church, he was formerly a cab driver with United Windsor Taxi in Kitchener and later had been employed by the City of Kitchener Workd Department. Husband of Mary Brubacher; father of Rev. Dennis Cressman of Breslau, Dorothy (Mrs. Wayne Lichti) of Route 1, Atwood and Elizabeth (Mrs. Gary Gerber) of Hamilton; brother of Grace Cressman of Kitchener. Eight grandchildren also survive. he was predeceased by his parents, Adam Cressman and Matilda Erb. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. this evening until noon on Friday, when removal will be made to the First Mennonite Church, for the funeral service at 4 p.m., with Rev. Glenn Brubacher officiating. Interment First Mennonite Cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20 Sep 1979

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Cressman, Clare, son of Adam and Matilda (Erb) Cressman, was born in Ontario, Apr. 8, 1907; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 19, 1979; aged 72 y. He is survived by his wife (Mary Brubacher), a son (Dennis), 2 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Wayne Lichti, and Elizabeth-Mrs. Gary Gerber), 8 grandchildren, and a sister (Grace Cressman). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Kitchener, where funeral services were held on Sept. 21, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Stanley Sauder; interment in church cemetery

Gospel Herald - Volume 72, Number 42 - October 16, 1979-page 822

Clare married Mary Elizabeth Brubacher 10 Jun 1939. Mary (daughter of Jacob G. Brubacher and Elmina Hunsberger) was born 7 Nov 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 2009, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-244143P
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Cressman, Grace E., died at Kitchener, Ont., May 8, 1989; aged 78 y. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 12, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 82, Number 23 - June 6, 1989-page 398

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28473P

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• Name: Verna Baer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46709
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Verna Hallman

Notes:

BAER, Verna, daughter of Manasseh andLizzie (Erb) Hallman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., July 21, 1911; diedof cancer at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., April 23, 1966; aged 54y. 9 m. 2 d. On June 8, 1955, she was married to Josiah Baer, whosurvives. Also surviving are one son (Charles), her father, and 2brothers (Jacob C. and Elverne). She was a member of the Blenheim Church,where funeral services were held April 26, with Vernon Leis officiating,assisted by Howard Schmitt.

GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LIX, Number 19 - May 17, 1966 pages 450, 451

Verna married Josiah S. Baer 8 Jun 1954. Josiah (son of Moses Baer and Adeline Schmitt) was born 1914, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1993; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28474P

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• Interesting: life, history
• Name: Alene Jewitt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-302806
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

ALENE JEWITT (nee Shantz) Alene passed away at Palmerston and District Hospital on Monday, August 17, 2009, at the age of 89, suddenly, quickly, and very peacefully surrounded by her immediate family. Alene was born December 17, 1919 in Waterloo, the only child of the late John and Carrie (Erb) Shantz. She had been a resident at the Royal Terrace in Palmerston since February, 2009. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Howard Jewitt in 2001. Will be lovingly remembered by her four children, Mary and Ron Weber of Palmerston, Don and Martha Jewitt of Elmira, Len and Brenda Jewitt of Waterloo, and Lynn and Dave Keller of Moorefield; grandchildren, Janelle and Tim Burnham, Tavis Weber and Heidi Brubacher, Carrie Weber, Amanda and Alan Jewitt-Dyck, Martin Jewitt, Robbie and Erin Jewitt, Leanne and David Lobe, and Fiona and Jon Jewitt Cressman; and great-grandchildren, Eden, Violet and Jonah Burnham, Evelyne and Olivia Jewitt-Dyck, Joshua Lobe, Zayden and Xavier Cressman. Alene was a special sister-in-law to Edith and Clifford Schell of Peterborough, Mildred Shaffer of Indiana, Clayton and Jean Jewitt of Waterloo, Barbara Raddatz of Kitchener, Mary and Bernie Shantz of New Hamburg. Predeceased by sister-in-law, Florence Snider; brother-in-law, Ervin Jewitt and sister-in-law, Shirley Jewitt. Alene was given a very special gift of writing, whether it was letters, or puppet scripts, or writing and directing a play for the Pennsylvania German Historical Society. She was a member of the Rummelhardt Women's Institute and an active member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church Ladies group before moving north to the Moorefield area in 1986. Alene was a very gifted leader, an avid reader, and had a keen interest in current events and the political arena of the world. She enjoyed keeping up with the lives of her children as well as her grandchildren and was very blessed with her great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to share memories of Alene during visitation at Erb Street Mennonite Church, 131 Erb St. W., Waterloo on Sunday, August 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Erb Street Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or to a charity of your choice and may be arranged by contacting the Erb and Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo at 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Alene, a donation will be made by the funeral home to the Trees for Learning Program.


WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Aug. 19, 2009
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Pioneering spirit

Alene Jewitt

Born: Dec. 17, 1919 in Waterloo
Died: Aug.17, 2009 of stroke

October 09, 2009 By Valerie Hill Record Staff

Alene Jewitt was born of a pioneering Mennonite spirit so when she packed up the last suitcase at her family homestead in 1986, the sturdy little grey haired woman was saying goodbye to 180 years of Erb family history.

"The farm was owned by her great grandfather since 1832," said son, Don Jewitt. "Her grandfather built the house."

The Waterloo farm was one of the last of the original working farms in the German Company Tract, an area now filled with subdivisions though the original farmhouse received a last minute reprieve from the wrecking ball. Alene must have been delighted the old place would not be lost, a place that had been home to generations of Erbs.

An only child, Alene's father died when she was only four years old forcing her mother to take charge of the prosperous 167 acre farm and as she matured, Alene would assist.

Don explained "they were really unique, they weren't typical Mennonite women. They were very strong willed."
The women contracted local hired men to do the heavy work and it wasn't until the war years that a more permanent solution arrived on the scene.

Don said his mother often reminisced about the day she peaked out the window and spotted Howard Jewitt strolling toward the barn. There was something about the young man that caught her eye and her heart and she knew immediately, he would never leave the farm.

Howard had been assigned to the farm as a conscientious objector, one of many young men who refused war duty because of their faith and were instead put to work often on farms.

The couple married Aug. 30, 1947, raising four kids on the farm even as urbanization crept closer every year. Howard ran the farm while Alene engaged in countless volunteer activities, including historical research and membership in the Waterloo Historical Society.
Armed with little more than a Grade 8 education - her grandmother's decision based on Mennonite tradition - Alene was always an avid learner and exhibited a real gift for writing. Over the years she crafted stories, created puppet shows, penned long letters and even wrote a play for the Pennsylvania German Historical Society.

"She read a tremendous amount, she loved to read," said Don. As a child, Alene would squirrel away in her closet with a good book, hiding her light long after bedtime. "Her education became what she'd read," Don explained.

Don and his sister Mary Weber, describe their mother as immensely talented, a woman who could do anything, from making puppets to sewing her own clothes and she taught home economics courses at the Women's Institute.
"She did everything well," said Mary.

Though she was not above criticizing a minister's sermon, Alene's church was important to her. "She had a very prominent voice in the church," said Don, noting his mother was the person everyone turned to for leadership. If she saw a problem, Alene would roll up her sleeves and fix it, even if it meant yet one more volunteer job.

As a mother she was practical, always busy, kept a clean house and food on the table and according to Don "she was not your typical homemaker."
Mary said "She didn't show her feelings, there was not a lot of hugging." Don added "she cared about what we did and was always involved." Alene also had an open door policy for neighourhood kids and was a patient, albeit critical listener.

"If you had an opinion opposite of Mom's you had to have it well researched," said Don. If she couldn't support her side of the argument, Alene would ponder it a few days then offer a rebuttal.

In 1967, during Canada's centennial year Alene put all her well honed debating skills to good use. In that year heritage farms across the country were being honoured with a centennial plaque but only if the farm was in the same family name. Alene was furious, challenging what she saw was a sexist attitude. She fought back and won, celebrating by hosting a farm fair at the old homestead. Less than 20 years later, life changed again.

New subdivisions were gobbling up neighouring lands and it was finally time to sell, leaving behind a lifetime of memories.
In a 1985 Record article, Alene explained how her sense of family and history sprang from the hours spent curled beside her bedridden grandmother listening to stories of the early days, when Aboriginal families lived in the nearby bush and the Grand Truck Railway first steamed through the county.

If she was sad to leave this homestead, Alene kept those emotions to herself. She told the reporter she was "a country woman at heart" not comfortable with the city life springing up around her. "I'm ready to go," she said.

Alene and Howard purchased a country property near Arthur. Howard died in 2001 and Alene lived on her own until February, when failing health forced her to move into a nursing home where she died, ending a unique era in Waterloo history.
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Alene married Howard Eldon Jewitt 30 Aug 1947. Howard (son of Edwin W. Jewitt and Viola May Shantz) was born 8 Nov 1922; died 2 Apr 2001; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eloise Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212340

Notes:

CRESSMAN, Eloise Passed away peacefully at her residence Nithview Community, New Hamburg on February 7, 2014. She was born 95 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the daughter of the late Addis and Lizzie May (Erb) Cressman. Beloved wife of the late Zenas Cressman who pre-deceased her February 11, 1994. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Jean Swartzentruber of Cambridge, Joyce and Kaye Collard of Kitchener, Glen and Ruth Cressman, Lyle and Karen Cressman all of New Hamburg, Eileen and Willis Freeman of Drayton, Helen Cressman of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by her 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Remembered by her brother and sisters-in-law Willard and Beulah Cressman of New Hamburg and Lois Cressman of Waterloo. Eloise was predeceased by her son Kenneth Cressman, son-in-law Ray Swartzentruber, sisters Mabel Cressman, Erma and Orlan Snyder and brother Harold Cressman. Eloise was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, New Hamburg and a former member of the WMSC. She had been a member of the Haysville Women's Institute and Haysville Sunshine Club. She made quilts for the Mennonite Relief Sale and many of her family. Family and friends will be received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Thursday, February 13, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A private family interment will take place on Friday, February 14, 2014 prior to the funeral service. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Nith Valley Mennonite Church, New Hamburg with Pastors Hendrike and Matthew Isert Bender officiating. The family wishes to thank all the staff in the Nithview Community for their kindness, love and support shown to Eloise during her time at Nithview. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee or Nith Valley Mennonite Church. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Eloise — Zenas Cressman. Zenas (son of Noah M. Cressman and Mary Ann "Millie" Snyder) was born 27 Dec 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1994; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212355

Notes:

CRESSMAN, Mabel (1919-2008) - Passed away on Friday, October 17, 2008, at Parkwood Mennonite Home, Waterloo, at the age of 88 years. Dear sister of Eloise Cressman of New Hamburg, and Erma Snyder of Cambridge, Willard (Beulah) Cressman of New Hamburg and sister-in-law, Lois Cressman of Waterloo. Mabel is lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Addis and Elizabeth Cressman; one brother, Harold Cressman; two brothers-in-law, Zenas Cressman and Orlan Snyder; and special friend, Karl Krueger. Miss Cressman was born in New Hamburg and had been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, and had been employed as a RNA at Cambridge Memorial Hospital for many years. Mabel was known for her music and crocheting, she also was an avid reader. The family wish to thank all the staff at Parkwood Mennonite Home for their kindness, love and support shown to Mabel in the last years of her life. The family will receive friends at the Nith Valley Mennonite Church, Walker Road, New Hamburg on Monday October 20, 2008 from 3 p.m. until Service time at 4 p.m. with Pastors Matthew and Hendrike Bender officiating. Interment in the Church Cemetery following. Arrangements entrusted to Barthel Funeral Home , 519-653-3251 Tributes may be made online at www.mem.com

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• Name: Erma Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126193

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NYDER, Erma Born March 31, 1922 in New Hamburg and died January 27, 2011 at Fairview Mennonite Home in Cambridge. Erma was the daughter of the late Addis and Lizzie May Erb Cressman. She was predeceased by her sister Mabel Cressman, her brother Harold and brother-in-law Zenus Cressman. Erma worked at Fairview Mennonite Home in the kitchen where she met widower Orlan Snyder who she married on July 9, 1977. She became step-mother to Aden (Verna) Snyder, the late Hettie (Carl) Sleeper, the late Melinda Utz and her late husband Michael, Mervin (Irene), the late Eileen Snyder, Vera (Stanley) Cressman, the late Cleason (Beatrice) Snyder, the late Laverne (Elisha) Snyder and the late Verna White and her late husband Bill. Orlan and Erma moved into a cottage at Fairview, were able to travel and Erma enjoyed gardening and photography. Erma and Orlan had 9 years together and after his death Erma moved into the apartment tower in Fairview where she was active in the Fairview choir and made many friends. In 2006 when her mobility deteriorated even more, Erma moved into the LTC section of Fairview. Her kind spirit will be missed by many staff who cared for her. Erma will be greatly missed by surviving siblings Eloise Cressman, Willard (Beulah), sister-in-law Lois Cressman and many nieces and nephews and their families. Also lovingly missed by surviving Snyder step-children Aden, Mervin and Vera, 40 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Erma's family will receive friends at Fairview Mennonite Home Auditorium (515 Langs Drive, Cambridge) on Friday, February 4th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Fairview Mennonite Auditorium at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Elmira Mennonite Cemetery. In memory of Erma, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or Fairview Mennonite Home would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Barthel Funeral Home (519-653-3251).

Erma married Jacob Orlan "Orlan" Snyder 9 Jul 1977. Jacob (son of Jacob S. Snyder and Esther "Hettie" Steckle) was born 2 Aug 1900, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406602

Harold — Grace Lois "Lois" Hagey. Grace (daughter of Gordon M. Hagey and Sarah Melinda "Melinda" Snyder) was born 17 Aug 1928, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182484

Notes:

CRESSMAN, Willard Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 with family at his side at Grand River Hospital, Freeport Health Centre, Kitchener. Willard resided in New Hamburg and was born 89 years ago in Wilmot Township. He was the son of the late Addis and Lizzie Mae (Erb) Cressman. Beloved husband of Beulah (Snyder) Cressman with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage. Loving father of Gail Kromm and husband Volker of Thunder Bay, Stuart Cressman and partner Debbie Wilken of New Hamburg, Nancy Koebel and husband Ed of Stratford, Tricia Cressman of Paris. Sadly missed by his 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Remembered by his sisters-in-law Lois Cressman of Kitchener, Alice Snyder of New Hamburg, Nellie Martin of Elmira and Irene Snyder of Waterloo. Willard was predeceased by his sisters Eloise Cressman and husband Zenas, Mabel Cressman, Erma Snyder and husband Orlan, brother Harold Cressman and brothers-in-law John Snyder and Willis Martin. Willard was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, New Hamburg and also the Haysville Sunshine Club and the Wilmot Seniors Woodworking Centre. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg, (tonight) - Thursday, from 7-9 p.m. and again Friday, August 15, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. only. The burial will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 10: 30 a.m. at Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery. The memorial service to celebrate Willard's life will follow at 11: 00 a.m. at Nith Valley Mennonite Church. Pastors Hendrike and Matthew Isert Bender officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee or Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Willard — Beulah Snyder. (daughter of Zenas C. Snyder and Effie Magdalena Cressman) [Group Sheet]