Mary Baehr

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1218.1

Mary — Peter Bricker. Peter was born 1720, Of, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1221
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Old Survey Lot 11, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 011, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 036, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

John Bricker," the eldest son of Peter Bricker, was born December 28th, and died February 19th, 1854. He was married to Anna, daughter of Christian and Mary (Scherch) Erb. She was born December 11th, 1774, and died October 13th, 1866. In 1802 they, with others, moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, near the village of Blair where he died. After his death the mother had her home with her son David who resided near Roseville where she died. They had a family of twelve children, two of whom died in infancy and are buried at Blair. There were three Johns, the first died, aged nearly nine years; the second was born a few weeks after the decease of the first; and after second's decease they named a third one John."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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A-1-29 John Bricker Snr.: Last Will and Testament of John Bricker, Sen. of North Dumfries, deceased.

…I, John Bricker, senr., of the Township of Dumfries…make and publish this my Last Will and Testament. (First) I will that my funeral expenses and all my other debts, if there shall be any, be paid out of my estate as soon as can be after my decease. I will that my beloved wife Nancy shall have to live in the house which we now occupy during her natural life, and my son David Bricker shall keep a cow for my wife Nancy during her life, which cow he shall in every respect keep in the same manner as he keeps his own cows. I also give and bequeath unto my wife during her life, all my household furniture which I may be possessed of at my decease and that my beloved wife Nancy Bricker, shall yearly and every year as long as she lives, have Twenty five pounds, and if my wife Nancy shall through sickness or otherwise happen to need more than twenty five pounds, then my Executors shall give her so much more as will suffice to keep her comfortable. I will that all the above-mentioned bequests to my said wife shall be instead of her lawful Dower. And it is my will that the real and person property together with the five hundred dollars, together with all I have heretofore given and paid to my eldest son Peter Bricker, shall be taken, and the same really is, the whole share of my said son Peter Bricker's heirship by me bequeathed to him out of my real and personal estate. And it shall be considered, and it is so truly, that my said son Peter Bricker is, by his having receiv'd from me as before said, amply remunerated for which time he has worked for me, after he was twenty-one years of age. And I consider that my son David Bricker and my daughters Nancy and Susanna have their full share of heirship out of my real estate, in the land and their property which they have already received from me, for which reason I exclude them from any further share out of the same. I will that after the decease of myself and my wife, all the household furniture then belonging to my estate shall be equally divided between my three daughters, Mary, Magdalena and Lydia, except my Clock, which I have already given to my son David Bricker. I will that they residue of my real property of whatever kind or nature it may be, shall after the demise of myself and my wife be equally divided between my sons John and Abraham, and my daughters Mary, Magdalena and Lydia, share and share alike. Nevertheless I give, devise and bequeath all that legacy left to me by my brother Peter Bricker of Cumberland County, State of Pennsylvania, deceased, to be equally divided between my children now living likewise including my son Peter, and likewise the share that would have come to my daughter Nancy, if living shall be equally divided amongst all her children, share and share alike. I will that for the above legacy of my brother Peter Bricker, as said before, I have executed a power of Attorney to Wendell Bowman, Esq., and my son John Bricker to settle that part of my estate. And lastly I do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my son John Bricker and Samuel B, Bowman to be the lawful executors.

Witnessed by Benjamin D. Rosenberger and Jacob W. Detweiler.
Will dated: 10 January 1852
Proved and insinuated 1 March 1854
Inventory £550/-

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

John — Anna "Nancy" Erb. Anna (daughter of Christian Erb and Maria Scherch) was born 11 Dec 1774, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania; died 13 Oct 1866, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Oct 1866, Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37041585
• Name: Magdalena Miller
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1322

Notes:

Magdalena Bricker,"the second and youngest daughter of Peter and Mary (Bear) Bricker, was born May 12th, 1775. She was married to Jacob Miller who was born in Pennsylvania, March 26th, 1777, and died in Waterloo County, October 26th, 1853. She died January 6th, 1853. To them were born 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.].

Magdalena — Jacob Miller. Jacob was born 26 Mar 1777, , Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania; died 26 Oct 1853, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Honoured: Hero of the book "The Trail of the Conestoga"
• Residence: 555 Riverbank Dr. Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1323
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 126, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 124S, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 054E, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentelman
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Directory: 1864, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 01, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Samuel Bricker,"the youngest son of Peter and Mary (Bear) Bricker, was born July 25th, 1776. He, in company with his brother John and family, Joseph Bechtel and family, and others, came to Canada in spring, 1802. They took up land in Waterloo County, Ontario, near Blair. In autumn, 1802, more than a dozen families had settled within the county. In March 1803, Mr Bricker was obliged to visit "Little York" (Toronto) to transact some private business. While there he received the sad intelligence that the whole of the township of Waterloo was mortgaged.† On his return to Waterloo he informed the settlers of the fact, and in order to prove the report of their friend, the settlers appointed Jacob Bechtel and Samuel Betzner to go to "Little York" and make a though investigation in regard to the mortgage. To their great surprise, they, in making inquiry at the Registry Office, found the report too true and that the amount of the mortgage was $40,000. covering 60,000 acres of land. Mr Samuel Bricker and Joseph Shirk were appointed by the settlers to return to their friends in Franklin, Cumberland, and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania, to make arrangements in raising sufficient money to lift the mortgage, upon which the company still known as the "German Company" was formed. The stockholders entrusted the required sum of money to extinguish the mortgage to Samuel Bricker and Daniel Erb who carried it all the way to Canada on a conveyance. At their return to Canada the money was paid over to the proper parties and thus the mortgage was cancelled. In 1801 Mr. Bricker was married to Rebecca, eldest daughter of John and Rebecca (Hershey) Eby. She was born April 14th, 1781, and died November 4th, 1861. They settled near Chicopee, a little north of Freeport, Ontario, on the east side of the Grand River. Their farm is now in possession of Richard Gehl who is married to a grand-child of old Samuel Bricker. Here they resided until their deaths. His death took place November 15th, 1868, aged 92 years, 3 months, and 29 days. Their family consists of eight children"


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

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On the 15th of Nov., 1868, in Waterloo co., Ontario, Samuel Bricker, aged 92 years, 3 months and 29 days. He was buried at Eby's burying ground. Funeral sermons were preached by Abm. Weaver and John Bear, from 1 Thess. 5: 9, 10 and Rom. 6: 7. He was born in Pennsylvania.

Herald of Truth - Volume VI, Number 3 - March 1869 - page 47

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The earliest Crown grants in the area were issued, beginning in 1803. to Samuel Bricker (lot 34. concession 8), Philip Saltberger (lot 35, concession 8). and Benham Preston Pots 32- 35. concession 9). Along with seven other families of the Mennonite faith, these settlers took land grants in Whitchurch Township because they were having difficulty obtaining dear deeds for land they had hoped to buy in Waterloo County near Kitchener. Ontario. Bricker was able to borrow enough money from relatives in Pennsylvania to form joint stock company known as the German Company, and this enabled the families to buy the land in Waterloo County. Eight of these families merely cleared the land in Whitchurch, as required, and sold the acreage within a few years. Samuel Bricker, however, held the property until 1847, when he sold the east half to William Graham. In 1852 he sold the remaining west half of his land to John Grose, whose descendants are still there.

Whitchurch Township, Jean Barkey, Whitchurch History Book Committee.

Samuel married Rebecca Eby 1801. Rebecca (daughter of John Eby and Rebecca Hershey) was born 14 Apr 1781, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 Nov 1861, Chicopee (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1222
• Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Non-Professor

Notes:

Peter Bricker," the eldest son of John and Anna ( Erb) Bricker, was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, November 26th, 1793. In 1802 he came to Canada with his parents who settled near the present village of Blair. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Simon Cress, who settled in this county in 1806. She was born February 17th, 1792, and died November 14th, 1854. He died January 25th, 1856. After their marriage they moved on the farm known as young "Daniel Snyder's" farm, within the corporation of the town of Waterloo, now possessed by the descendants of John E. Brubacher. Here they resided for twenty-five years when they moved south of "Huron Road," Wilmot Township, where they resided for two or three years, then they purchased the beautiful farm situated on the township line between Wellesley and Woolwich, now in possession of their son, John. Here they resided until their death which took place as stated above. They had 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.].

Peter — Elizabeth Cress. Elizabeth (daughter of Simon Cress and Catharine) was born 17 Feb 1792, , Maryland; died 14 Nov 1854; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1252

Notes:

John Bricker,"the second son of John and Annie Bricker, was born October 19th, 1795, and died at Blair,† March 10th, 1804."

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

†John was the first person buried in Waterloo Region.

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Erb
• Name: Mary Bricker
• Name: Polly Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1253

Notes:

Polly Bricker," the eldest daughter of John and Annie Bricker, was born September 1st, 1797. She was married to John S. Erb who was born September 4th, 1876. To them were born 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.].

Maria — John S. Erb. John (son of John Erb and Magdalena Schantz) was born 4 Sep 1795, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 19 May 1873; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1254

Notes:

Jacob Bricker," the third son of John and Annie Bricker, was born March 31st, 1800. He was a farmer and resided about one mile west of the town of Waterloo, on the farm now possessed by Amos Weber. He was married to Judith, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bear) Baumann. She was born May 30th, 1803, and died July 30th, 1837. He died of fever January 16th, 1834."

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

Jacob — Judith Bauman. Judith (daughter of Reverend Joseph O. Bauman and Mary Baer) was born 10 May 1803, , Berks Co., Pennsylvania; died 30 Jul 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Nancy Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1258

Notes:

Nancy Bricker," the second daughter of John and Annie Bricker, was born November 21st, 1802. She was married to Henry Clemens who was born November 24th, 1802, and died June 17th, 1876. She died April 17th, 1846. To them were born nine children".


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

Nancy — Henry Lederach Clemens. Henry (son of Jacob C. Clemens and Elizabeth Lederach) was born 25 Nov 1802, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died 17 Jun 1876, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1259

Notes:

John Bricker,"the fourth son of John and Annie Bricker, was born March 20th, 1804, and died an infant, a few months old."

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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94678433
• Name: Johann Bruecker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1260
• Residence: 1835, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 11 Lot 33, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

John Bricker," the fifth son of John and Annie Bricker, was born February 15th, 1805. He was first married to Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Polly (Detweiler) Rosenberger. She was born April 7th, 1806. After their marriage they moved on a farm a little east of Roseville, Ontario, where she died of cholera, August 2nd, 1834. After her decease Mr. Bricker was married to Susannah, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Wagner) Bergey. She was born December 14th, 1814 and died February 7th, 1888. He died May 20th, 1871. His family consisted of eighteen children, five of which were born unto his first wife and thirteen to the 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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On the 20th of May, in Dumfries township, Waterloo county, Ont., John Bricker, aged 66 years, 2 months and 5 days. He was buried on the 23rd at Carlisle. Funeral discourses by Enoch Detweiler and John McNelly. His death occurred suddenly. His Son came home late at night with a team, and he was holding the horses by the head until his son would get a lamp, but before the Son had reached the house, the horses ran away, an he was found lying on the ground near the place where the horses started, and soon expired.

Herald of Truth - Volume VIII, Number 7 - July, 1871 - pp 110,111

John — Elizabeth Rosenberger. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Rosenberger and Maria "Polly" Detweiler) was born 7 Apr 1806, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 2 Aug 1834, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

John married Susannah Bergey 25 Aug 1835, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Joseph Bergey and Elizabeth Wagner) was born 14 Dec 1814, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 7 Feb 1884, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Bauman
• Name: Susannah Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-45.1
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren

Notes:

Susannah Bricker,"the third daughter of old John and Annie Bricker, was born August 12, 1807. She was married to Wendel Bowman who was born January 21st, 1800, and died July 7th, 1876. She died February 12th, 1890. To them were born ten children".


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

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The Late Mrs. Wendell Bowman

There died at the residence of Mr. John N. Sipes, Blair, on the evening of the 12th inst., Mrs. Bowman, relict of the late Wendell Bowman, for many years one of the leading public men of Waterloo County. Mrs. Bowman was indeed a "mother of Israel," and was noted for her many Christian virtues. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. John Bricker, who came in from Pennsylvania early in the present century and took up land in the neighborhood of Blair. Mrs. Bowman was born on the farm at present owned by Mr. Henry McNally, and spent the whole of her long and honored life in the same neighborhood. Her husband, the late Wendell Bowman, took an active part in public affairs and was one of the leading men in the settlement. He was for a number of years reeve of the township and warden of the county, and his name was on more than one occasion mentioned in connection with parliamentary honors. - The deceased was the mother of a large family, only two of whom survive her - Elijah Bowman, of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. John Unger, of Waterloo. Mr. Joseph Stauffer, of Galt, is a grandson. - The funeral of deceased took place on Saturday afternoon last to Blair cemetery, and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Revs. D. Sherrick and Jacob Bowman, of Berlin, the latter of whom preached a very feeling discourse in the church. In the demise of Mrs. Bowman, passes away one of the last of those who participated in the struggles of the pioneers who settled in this county in the opening years of the century.

The Dumfries Reformer Feb 20 1890 pg 1

Susannah — Warden Wendell Bauman. Wendell (son of Reverend Joseph O. Bauman and Mary Baer) was born 21 Jan 1806, , Berks Co., Pennsylvania; died 7 Jul 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Susannah — Wendel Bauman. Wendel was born Abt 1802; died Bef 12 Feb 1890. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1293
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Abraham Bricker,"the sixth son of old John and Annie Bricker, was born on the farm now possessed by Harry McNally, near Blair, December 25th, 1809. On June 10th, 1830, he was married to Catharine, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Detweiler) Hallman. She was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, September 28th, 1810, and died at Mr. Isaac Nahrgang's near New Hamburg, Ontario, January 19th, 1889. After their marriage they moved on lot No. 3, Block A, in the township of Wilmot, near Manheim, Ontario, where they resided for fifty-one years. In 1882 the aged couple made their home with their daughter, Catharine (Mrs. I. Nahrgang), where she died. Some time after her decease he made his home with his youngest daughter, Polly, who is married to Mr. N. Cressman, where he still resides. He is yet quite strong and active for a man of his age. Their family consisted of thirteen children"


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

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BRICKER - On the 27th of February, 1897, near Baden, Waterloo Co., Ont., Abraham Bricker, aged 87 years and some months. His remains were laid to rest at the Mannheim Mennonite M.H. The funeral was very largely attended.

Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 6, March 15, 1897 - Page 93, 94, 95

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Died - At Baden, this morning Saturday Feb 20th, Mr. Abram Bricker at the age of 87 yrs. Funeral on Tuesday 23rd, at 10 o'clock a.m. From his son-in-law Chas Lederman's, Baden, to the Mannheim Cemetery (Latscha's).

Berlin News Record, February 20, 1897
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Died - At the residence of his son-in-law Mr. C. Lederman, Baden, Abram Bricker, aged 87 years. The funeral took place last Tuesday afternoon to the Mannheim cemetery, where his remains were laid to rest.

New Hamburg Independent, February 26, 1897

Abraham married Catharine Hallman 10 Jun 1830. Catharine (daughter of Benjamin Hallman and Elizabeth Detweiler) was born 28 Sep 1810, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 Jan 1889, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Magdalena Swartz
• Name: Martha Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1307

Notes:

Magdalena Bricker,"the fourth daughter of John and Annie Bricker, was born February 21st, 1812. She was married to Jesse Schwartz who was born July 12th, 1807, and died January 14th, 1886. She died March 20th, 1807. To them were born four children, namely: V Lydia, V Sarah, V John, and V Nancy. See Jesse Schwartz's family."


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

Magdalena — Jesse Swartz. Jesse (son of Christian Schwartz and Sophia Ruth) was born 12 Jul 1807, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 14 Jan 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1308
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 39, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 40, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

David Bricker, "the seventh and youngest son of John and Annie Bricker, was born near Blair, March 30th, 1814. On September 12th, 1837, he was married to Hannah, the youngest daughter of Jacob and Catharine (Clemens) Klob. She was born September 25th, 1818, and died April 10th, 1870. Soon after their marriage they moved on his father's farm near Blair where they resided for five years, then they moved on a beautiful farm about one mile east of Roseville where they resided until 1862, when he sold the farm and moved to Breslau where he purchased from Mr. Joseph Erb, the mills, and farm of 160 acres in connection, for $17000. He continued in business until 1870 when he retired and since then has taken the world easy. On February 6th, 1871, he was married again to Caroline, daughter of James and Salome (Roos) Devitt. She was born January 28th, 1843. They reside in Breslau, Ontario, where they both enjoying good health. To him and his first wife were born ten children, and to him and his second wife was born 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.].

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BRICKER - David Bricker, youngest son of John and Annie Bricker was born near Blair, Waterloo Co., Ont., March 30th, 1814. On Sept. 12th 1897*, he was married to Hannah, youngest daughter of Jacob and Catharine (Clemmens) Kolb, who died April 10th, 1870. The last twenty-seven years of his life were spent in retirement in the village of Breslau. On Feb. 6th, 1871, he was married to Caroline Devitt. With his first wife he had ten children, and with his second wife, one. He died after a short illness, or rather the growing debility of age, on the 4th of April 1897 [sic 1837], at the ripe old age of 83 years, 5 days. Bro. Bricker was a member of the Mennonite church since his youth. Funeral services at the M.B.C. church at Breslau on the 7th, were conducted by S.S. Stauffer and Noah Stauffer. Buried in the cemetery at Blair. In Bro. Bricker's death the community loses another one of the few remaining early settlers, and a highly esteemed neighbor and citizen.


Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 9, May 1, 1897, Page 141, 142

David married Hannah Kolb 12 Sep 1837. Hannah (daughter of Deacon Jacob Kolb, Sr. and Catharine Clemens) was born 25 Sep 1818, Hilltown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died 10 Apr 1870, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

David married Caroline Devitt 6 Feb 1871. Caroline (daughter of James Devitt and Salome Roos) was born 28 Jan 1843, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1929; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201754406
• Name: Lydia Bentler
• Name: Lydia Croft
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1320
• Residence: 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Lydia Bricker," the fifth and youngest daughter of John and Annie Bricker, was born November 24th, 1816. She was married to Henry Kraft who was born March 2nd, 1813, and died in Berlin, April 11th, 1846. A year or so after Mr. Kraft's decease the widow was married to Herman Bendler, a shoemaker. She died September 22nd, 1852, leaving a family of seven children, of whom five were of first husband and two were born unto her second husband."

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.].

Lydia — Henry Croft. Henry was born 2 Mar 1813, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1846, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Lydia married Christian Herman "Herman" Bentler 19 Oct 1847, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian was born 5 Dec 1821, , Prussia, Germany; died 1905; was buried , Mennonite Cemetery, Alto, Kent, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93758004
• Eby ID Number: 00079-4748
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

John B. Miller, "the eldest, was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, February 24th, 1802, and was married, in Waterloo County, March 30th, 1827, to Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac and Susannah (Kindig) Latschaw. She was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, October 13th, 1802. They resided in Woolwich Township, on the farm now possessed by Moses Brubacher. He died September 20th, 1881, and she died in Wallace, Perth County, July 30th, 1885. To them was born a family of nine children"


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

John married Elizabeth Latschaw 30 Mar 1827, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Isaac Latschaw and Susannah Kindig) was born 13 Oct 1802, Colebrook, Dale, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 30 Jul 1885, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catharine Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00079-4773
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image

Notes:

Catharine Miller, "was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, November 4th, 1803. She was married to Henry Martin who was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 16th, 1794, and died in Woolwich Township, about three miles north of Waterloo, June 8th, 1853. She died October 2nd, 1870. To them was born a family of ten children"


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

Catharine — Henry Z. Martin. Henry (son of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman) was born 16 Feb 1794, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 8 Jun 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Heckendorn
• Name: Mary Miller
• Name: Polly Mueller
• Eby ID Number: 00079-4774

Notes:

Mary Miller, "was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, June 6th, 1806. She was married to Jacob Heckedon who was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, June 2nd, 1803. and died near Waterloo, Ontario, May 16, 1892. She died September 15th, 1867."


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

Maria — Jacob Heckendorn. Jacob (son of Christian Heckendorn and Susaanna Gotz) was born 2 Jun 1803, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 16 May 1892, Several Miles West Of Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00079-4775

Other Events:

• Name: Magdalena Mueller
• Name: Magdalena Pistor
• Eby ID Number: 00079-4776
• Residence: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Land: 1853, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 007, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: 1853, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 012, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Magdalena Miller, "the youngest in the family, was married to Peter Victore, a builder and contractor. They resided about a mile north of Waterloo for many years, then moved to Hay Township, Huron County, Ontario, where they both died. They had a family of two children, but names were not received"


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

Magdalena married Peter Pistor 23 Jun 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Peter was born 1810, , Germany; died 7 Oct 1885, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1322.4

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Tohman
• Residence: Wilmot Township - Concession 3 Lot 14, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1324
• Birth: 3 Nov 1806, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Bricker,"the eldest child of Samuel and Rebecca (Eby) Bricker, was born November 3rd, 1806. She was married to Abraham Toman who was born in Pennsylvania in 1804, and died in Wilmot Township, Waterloo County, Ontario, December 12th, 1867. She died December 27th, 1893. To them were born nine children".


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

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TOMAN.-Mary Toman (maiden name Bricker), widow of the late Abraham Toman, was born in Waterloo township, Waterloo Co., Ont., November 3, 1806, and died in the township of Wilmot, December 26, 1893, aged 87 years, 1 month and 23 days. She survived her husband for over 26 years. She leaves a posterity of 9 children, 65 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral on Dec 29th, 1893, on which occasion M.S. Bowman preached in German from John 14: 3, and Noah Stauffer in English from Isaiah 28: 29. Buried in Blenheim cemetery. Her end was peace.

HERALD OF TRUTH , Vol. XXXI, No. 2, January 15, 1894 - pp 29,30,31

Mary — Abraham Tohman, Sr.. Abraham (son of Valentine Tohman and Sarah Derstein) was born 7 Jan 1805, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 12 Dec 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Peter Bruecker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1325
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Peter Bricker," the eldest son of old Samuel and Rebecca (Erb) Bricker, was born at Chicopee, Ontario, May 16th, 1808. On June 10th, 1834, he married to Susannah, daughter of Peter and Susannah (Bomberger) Erb. She was born November 27th, 1816, and died February 23rd, 1892. On June 12, 1834, they moved on their farm, being composed of lots Nos. 6 and 7, 14th concession, Blenheim Township, Oxford County, about two miles south-east of New Dundee, Ontario, where they resides forty years, then they moved to Berlin where they had their home for seventeen year. The last of their earthly pilgrimage were spent with their son-in-law, Mr. Henry B. Cassel, who resides two miles west of Haysville, Ontario. Here they died. His death took place June 8th, 1892. To them were born 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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BRICKER - On the 8th of June 1893, in Waterloo Co., Ont., Bro. Peter Bricker, aged 84 years, 23 days. He was married to Susanna Erb, June 10, 1834, and lived in matrimony 57 years, 8 months and 13 days; had 3 sons and 4 daughters of whom one son and two daughter survive. (We publish this by special request, Bro. Brickler having been widely known. Ed.)


Herald of Truth , Vol. XXX, No. 20, October 15, 1893 - Page 326, 327

Peter married Susannah Erb 10 Jun 1834. Susannah (daughter of Peter Erb and Susannah Bomberger) was born 27 Nov 1816, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1333
• Residence: 1877, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Samuel E. Bricker,"the second son of Samuel and Rebecca (Eby) Bricker, was born on Waterloo County, near Freeport, Ontario, May 30th, 1810. On February 21st, 1835, he was married to Catharine Overult who was born December 14th, 1814. After their marriage they moved near Chicopee, on the farm* now possessed by the heirs of the late Abraham M. Weber. Here they resided until March 4th, 1854, when they moved to Port Elgin, Ontario, where they still reside with their daughter, Mrs. Stafford. Their family consists of eight children"

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

Samuel married Catharine Overholt 21 Feb 1835. Catharine was born 14 Dec 1814, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario; died 14 Oct 1902, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Samuel — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Sophia Hagey
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1342
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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

Notes:

Sophia Bricker,"the second daughter of old Samuel Bricker and his wife, Rebecca Eby, was born December 20th, 1812. In 1832 she was married to Joseph Hagey who was afterwards ordained as minister and bishop of the Mennonite body. They resided about two miles south of Breslau where he died suddenly, December 31st, 1876. To them were born eleven children".

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

Sophia married Bishop Joseph B. Hagey 1832. Joseph (son of Daniel Hagey and Elizabeth Bergey) was born 11 Jun 1810, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died 31 Dec 1876, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Fanny Bricker
• Name: Veronica "Franny" Hoffman
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1343
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Veronica Bricker,"the third daughter of Samuel and Rebecca (Eby) Bricker, was born January 6th, 1815. On December 9th, 1834, she was married to Samuel Hoffman who was born June 12th, 1811. They resided about two miles west of St. Jacobs, Ontario, where they both died. She died April 1st, 1892, and he died October 28th, 1893. To them were born five children".


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

Veronica married Samuel Hoffman 9 Dec 1834. Samuel (son of George Hoffman and Barbara Ann Good) was born 12 Jun 1811, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 28 Oct 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Moses Bruecker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1344
• Residence: 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Moses Bricker,"the sixth member of Samuel and Rebecca (Eby) Bricker's family. was born April 29th, 1817. On November 14th, 1837, he was married to Susannah Groff who was born July 12th, 1820. After their marriage they moved on a farm in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, Ontario, where they resided some forty years, then they retired from farming and moved to Berlin where she died April 3rd, 1887. After her decease he was married to Christina Holtzman, a widow. Some years ago they moved to Mildmay, Bruce County, where he died May 1st, 1894. To him and his first wife was born one 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.].

Moses married Susannah Groff 14 Nov 1837, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Andrew Groff and Annie Huber) was born 13 Jul 1820, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 3 Apr 1887, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Moses — Christina Lienhardt. Christina was born 1826, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Rebecca Bruecker
• Name: Rebecca Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1346
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Rebecca Bricker,"the seventh child of Samuel and Rebecca (Eby) Bricker, was born September 22nd, 1819. On November 7th, 1837, she was married to John Eby, a farmer. They resided on the farm, now known as the "Poor House Farm," a little east of Berlin where she died May 11th, 1872. To them was born 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.].

Rebecca married John Eby 7 Nov 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Deacon Samuel Eby and Elizabeth Break) was born 7 Aug 1814, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1899, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lea Bruecker
• Name: Leah Groff
• Name: Nancy Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1347
• Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Leah Bricker,"the eighth and youngest child of Samuel and Rebecca (Eby) Bricker, was born July 24th, 1822. On February 4th, 1840, she was married to Isaac Groff who was born March 2nd, 1818. Soon after their marriage they moved on his father's old homestead about halfway between Preston and Galt where he died June 2nd, 1850. She died March 11th, 1869. To them were born 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.].

Leah married Isaac Groff 4 Feb 1840, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaac (son of Andrew Groff and Annie Huber) was born 2 Mar 1818, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 2 Jun 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1223
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Benjamin Bricker," eldest son of Peter and Elizabeth (Cress) Bricker, was born May 12th, 1816, and died in infancy."


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

Other Events:

• Interesting: business, life story, building
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1224
• Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; sawyer
• Land: CONSTRUCTED 1857, 4-6 King St. S., Waterloo, Ontario; Snyder-Hahn Building 3 storey brick commericial building
• Land: 1861, 2 King St. S., Waterloo, Ontario
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Founder
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Business: 1862, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waterloo Foundry
• Elected Office: 1863, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo City
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foundry
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Elected Office: 1876, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foundryer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman

Notes:

Jacob Bricker," the second son, was born August 24th, 1818. He was first married to Mary Greenfelder who was born August 14th, 1821, and died February 12th, 1885. After the decease of his first wife he was married to Maria Schaefer (widow), October 5th, 1886. They resided in the town of Waterloo. To Mr. Bricker and his first wife was born a family of twelve 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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Bricker, Jacob, manufacturer of reapers, mowers, separators, threshing machines, steam engines, and all kinds of mill work. Was born in the county, 1818.

Illustrated Atlas of the County of Waterloo, H. Parsel & Co., Toronto - 1881 (Waterloo entries)

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Waterloo Foundry, Bricker & Co., King Street, Waterloo - Was established by Mr. Jacob Bricker, father of the present senior member of the firm. It was started in a comparatively small way, and it required untiring exertions and a lively spirit of enterprise to build it up to important proportions; but those qualities were not wanting, as the result achieved testified. The business is now conducted by Messrs. Levi Bricker and E.W.B. Snider, under the firm title of Bricker & Co. The 38 years that have passed since the founding of the business have seen many extensions in the buildings to accommodate the increasing trade, until to-day their extent is as follows: Main building, 45x100 feet in dimensions and two stories in height; moulding shop and engine room, 50x80 feet, one story; blacksmiths' shop, 30x40 feet, one story; paint shop, 30x50 feet, one story frame; and implement shed, 34x100 feet, one story frame. In these employment is furnished to 40 skilled and competent workmen. The firm manufactures a general line of agricultural implements, including reapers, mowers, binders, threshers and hay binders, besides general job work and repairing. The work turned out at this foundry is of the very best description, superior in quality and perfect in finish, which has been the main cause in building up and retaining their extensive trade. The annual output of the concern is over $40,000. Both members of the firm are natives of Canada; Mr. Bricker, the senior member, being the practical man and supervising the work, while Mr. Snider attends to the financial and business affairs, the latter gentleman being a representative of the North Riding of Waterloo in the Local House. The industry they conduct is alike creditable to themselves and the town of Waterloo.

Industries of Canada Historical and Commercial Sketches Hamilton and Environs 1886

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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

Jacob married Maria "Mary" Greenfelder 21 Nov 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria was born 14 Aug 1821, , France; died 12 Feb 1885, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Jacob married Maria "Mary" Schaefer 5 Oct 1886, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Carl "Charles" Schaefer and Maria Anna Conrad) was born 27 Nov 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1918, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna "Nancy" Snider
• Name: Nancy Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1237
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Nancy Bricker," the eldest daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Cress) Bricker, was born July 29th, 1820. She was married to Jacob Snider who lost his life near Hamilton, Ontario, by the breaking of the railroad bridge across the canal, March 12th, 1857. They had a family of five children".


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

Anna — Jacob C. Snider. Jacob (son of Jacob C. Snider and Elizabeth Cressman) was born 12 Jan 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1857, Desjardin Canal, Near Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catharine Brink
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1238
• Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catharine Bricker," the second daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Bricker, was born June 8th, 1823. She was married to George Brink who was born December 31st, 1820, and died at Hawksville, May 18th, 1891. They resided on a farm in Wellesley Township, near Heidelberg, Ontario. for many years. After selling the farm they moved to Hawksville where he died . The widow now resides in Listowel, Ontario, with her daughter, Elizabeth. Their family consists of three children"


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

Catharine married George Brink 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George was born 31 Dec 1820, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1891, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Johann Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1239
• Residence: 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 22 Con A.
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

John Bricker," the youngest son of Peter and Elizabeth (Cress) Bricker, was born near the town of Waterloo, October 9th, 1825. In 1846 he was married to Sallie Wideman who died in 1857. In 1863 he married to Elizabeth, daughter of Ephraim and Susan (McMahon) Cress, She was born October 18th, 1829. Mr. Bricker's family consisted of eleven children, five of whom were born unto his first 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

John married Sarah Wideman 30 Dec 1845, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Jacob Wideman and Barbara Lichty) was born 8 Jan 1832, , Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1856, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

John married Elizabeth Cress 15 Sep 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Ephraim Cress and Susannnah "Susan" McMahon) was born 18 Oct 1829, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1901; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Rachel Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1251
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

Notes:

Rachel Bricker,"the youngest child of Peter and Elizabeth (Cress) Bricker, was born June 20th, 1831. She is married to John M. Martin who was born March 12th, 1827. They reside near Yatton P. O., Ontario, where he owns a beautiful farm. To Them were born 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.].

Rachel married John Martin Martin 22 Feb 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of David G. Martin and Maria Martin) was born 12 Mar 1827, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1902; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Magdalena Hunsicker
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2810
• Residence: 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Magdalena Erb, "was born in February, 1821. She was married to Isaac Z. Hunsicker who was born January 20th, 1803, and died May 22nd, 1870. She died August 3rd, 1854. To them were born 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.].

Magdalena married Isaac Z. Hunsicker 7 Apr 1839, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaac was born 20 Jan 1803, , USA; died 22 May 1870, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: iron foundry owner
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2811
• Residence: 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Joseph Erb, "was born June 20th, 1824, and died in Elmira, Ontario, October 22nd, 1870. He was married to Nancy Detweiler who was born December 19th, 1827. He had a family of eight children"

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

Joseph married Anna "Nancy" Detweiler 8 Dec 1846, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Jacob Y. Detweiler and Esther Ziegler) was born 19 Dec 1827, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00032-2812
• Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Distiller

Notes:

Elias Erb, "was married to Phoebe Oyle. He died many years ago, leaving no issue."

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 — Phoebe C. Oille. Phoebe (daughter of John Nicholas Oille and Margaret Johnson) was born 21 Dec 1830, Pelham Township, Welland Co. Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1910, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Erb & Brother - drygood, grocery, liquors, crockery, hardware Preston and Breslau
• Business: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Erb & Brother - drygood, grocery, liquors, crockery, hardware Preston and Breslau
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2813
• Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
• Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
• Occupation: 1853, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Elected Office: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Elected Office: 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Commission Merchant
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant

Notes:

Ephraim B. Erb, "was married to Jane Dobbin. Mr. Erb was engaged in the mercantile and milling business in Breslau, Ontario, for a number of years. Thence he moved to Preston where he was engaged in the dry goods and grocery business until he moved to St. John, New Brunswick, thence to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he is engaged in the commission business. Their family consists of one daughter named Minnie."

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.].

Ephraim married Elizabeth Jane Dobbin 23 Mar 1854, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Dobbin and Mary Ann McKee) was born 13 Aug 1834, Garafraxa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 27 Apr 1920, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Runstedler
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2814
• Residence: 1855, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Retired: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mary Ann Erb, "the youngest in family, was married to Isaac Ruenstettler. She resides in Preston, Ontario, and has a family of twelve 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.].

Rsrch. Note:
Re: Mary Ann Erb m Issac Ruenstettler
Posted by: Jane Boudebab Date: July 04, 1999 at 16:02:17
In Reply to: Mary Ann Erb m Issac Ruenstettler by N. Bowman of 601


Mary Ann Erb born 1836 died 26-7-14 at age 78 years in Preston Ont. Was married to AUGUST Runstedler according to her obit. (? same person as Isacc). Had 6 sons and 4 daugters. Ephraim, Frederick, Albert, Anthony, Benjamin, Herbert, Maud (Ball), Bell (O'Neill), Lottie (Mueller) and Margaret "Maggie". I have a copy of an Indenture concerning these sibblings' agreement to forfet their father's inheritance in order to pay to provide for their ailing mother. It was signed by all parties on 16-7-07. My mother was Charlotte Runstedler daughter of Herbert.

Mary married Isaac August "August" Runstedler 3 Jul 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaac (son of Henry Runstedler and Harriet Bonjar) was born 10 Aug 1832, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1912, Walkerton, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1255
• Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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

Notes:

Mary Bricker," was born March 7th,1823, and died May 7th, 1891. She was married to Absalom Snyder, February 2nd, 1841. They had a family of fifteen children".


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

Mary married Absalom Snyder 1 Feb 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Absalom (son of John C. Snyder and Catharine Shantz) was born 23 May 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1256

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1257
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Bricker," was born October 22nd, 1826. On March 19th, 1850, she was married to Elias Weber. They have a family of three children".


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

Susannah married Elias Weber 19 Mar 1850, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elias (son of Daniel Weber and Anna Martin) was born 9 Dec 1828, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1900; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misfortune: mental condition
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1864

Notes:

John B. Clemens, "was born April 2nd, 1822. On January 31st, 1843 he was married to Nancy Groff who was born October 5th, 1822. He died in the Toronto Asylum in November, 1879. To them were born 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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Nancy Groff was married to John Bricker Clemens, born April 2, 1822, in Waterloo County, Upper Canada, he died at Rockwood Asylum, Portsmouth, Frontenac County, Canada, August 14, 1879. He had been incarcerated for four years there and was previously resident in Kingston Penitentiary. In January 1880 she married the widower, John Eby, 1814-1899.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147500344/nancy-huber-clemens
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During the mid 1800's before the construction of the Rockwood Asylum for the Criminally Insane, Kingston Penitentiary was overrun with mentally ill and criminally insane inmates. To solve this problem, The Rockwood Criminal Lunatic Asylum was built on the shores of Lake Ontario, close to the penitentiary and built by the prisoners themselves. Construction began in 1859 and although it was not completed until 1870, men began to occupy portions of the building as early as 1862. Female prisoners were admitted during this time period and lived in the old horse stables that remained from when the property was a private villa. In 1868, the female inmates were also moved inside. Once completed, the asylum housed 300 patients.

This was the criteria an inmate had to meet to be transferred to Rockwood Criminal Lunatic Asylum:

1. Convicts in the penitentiary becoming insane while under sentence there.
2. Certain classes of lunatics committed to jail as lunatics dangerous to be at large.
3. Persons charged with some offence of which they had been acquitted on the ground that they were insane at the time such offence was committed.
4. Persons indicted for any offence, and upon arraignment thereof found, by a jury especially impanelled for the purpose, to be insane.
Patients wore distinctive canvas uniforms bearing the word LUNATIC. The medical goal in the mid 1800s was not to cure criminal lunatics, but rather to calm them. Chloral hydrate and alcohol were used to pacify patients, and they were also often bled. Dr. Litchfield, the only physician at Rockwood at the time, had a simple treatment plan that relied heavily upon "a pretty free use of alcohol by day and sedative by night." Treatment also involved restraints, blistering, leeching, enemas, and blood-letting.

https://www.ontariogenealogy.com/kingstoninsaneasylum.html

John married Nancy Groff 31 Jan 1843. Nancy (daughter of Andrew Groff and Annie Huber) was born 5 Oct 1822, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 8 Nov 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74363561
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1872
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

CLEMENS

Wendall Clemens was born December 28th, 1823, in the township of Dumfries, Waterloo Co., Ont., and died August 7th, 1897, bringing his aged to 73 years, 7 months and 21 days. He was united in marriage to Catharine Unger (who survives him) on Nov. 25th, 1845, and they lived together 51 years and 9 months. To them were born twelve children, ten sons and two daughters, one of the sons, Adam, having preceded the father to their long home. His end was very peaceful. He gave his heart to God with his companion 47 years ago and then joined the Mennonite church, and had ever since been a faithful member. Services conducted by John McNally.

Herald of Truth 1 Oct 1897 pg 301-302

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Wendel Clemens, "was born December 28th, 1823. On November 25th, 1845, he was married to Catharine Unger who was born March 16th, 1829. They resided in Waterloo County for many years where he was engaged in farming. On August 28th, 1879, they moved to Lapeer County, Michigan, within three miles of Brown City, where he followed farming until recently when he retired, leaving the managing of the farm in the hands of his son Allen. To him and his wife was born a family of twelve 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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TO HIS REWARD.

The Brown City Banner gives the following obituary of the late Wendell Clemens, who was well known throughout Berlin and Waterloo County:

We are called upon this week to chronicle the death and burial of Wendell Clemens. who departed this life at 11 o'clock a. m. Saturday Aug 7h, at his home, one mile north and a half mile west of Deanville, Lapeer county, after a lingering illness covering about ten years with rheumatism, but was not seriously ill till about six weeks ago when heart trouble and dropsy set in, since which time he grew worse till as above stated the summons came, but not unexpected, and the good old man was ready to go to meet the reward of a Christian life, leaving the evidence to his dear companion and children of a glorious immortality beyond the grave. The funeral, which was very largely attended by sorrowing relatives, neighbors and friends, was held from the Mennonite church at this place Tuesday, Rev John McNally, of Blair, Ont, an old neighbor and bosom friend of the deceased officiating, assisted by Rev SS Rosenburger. Undertaker Jas Black, of Deanville, had charge of the corpse. The interment took place in the Brown City cemetery.

Wendell Clemens was born Dec 28, 1823, in the township of Dumfries, Waterloo County, Ont, and at death was 73 years, 7 months and 21 days old. He was united in marriage to Catherine Unger, Nov 25th, 1845, who still survives him. There was born to them twelve children, tens sons and two daughters, eleven of whom are living as follows: Mrs Oliver Burgey, of New Dundee, Ont.; Benjamin and Jes, of Berlin, Ont.; Nathaniel of Newstadt, Ont.; Moses of Burnside, Mich.; Wendell, of Berlin, Henry, of Waterloo, Ont.; James, of Burnside, Mich.; John, of Waterloo, Ont.; Allen, the only one still at home, and Mrs Louis Bluck, of Hespeler, Ont.

Deceased was a kind husband and a loving father. During his sickness he suffered a great deal but was very patient and towards the end longed to go home to be free from pain. The end was very peaceful and he passed away as one going into a peaceful sleep. He with his companion was converted to God 46 years ago, when they joined the Mennonite church and have ever since been faithful members.

The family wish to kindly thank the friends and neighbors for kindness and attention during their sad bereavement.

The Berlin NEWS-RECORD Sat, Aug 14, 1897 Page 2

Wendell married Catherine Unger 25 Nov 1845, , Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Adam Unger and Margaret Hallman) was born 16 Mar 1829, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1917, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Lapeer Co., Michigan, USA.. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208834840
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1885
• Occupation: 1850, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tavern Keeper
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Jacob B. Clemens, "was born December 10th, 1826. He resides in Roseville, Ontario, where he now lives retired. He was married to Eva Weber who was born August 19th, 1831, and died September 7th, 1886. The had a family of five children"

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

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Died At his residence, Roseville, Ont., on Friday, February 2nd, 1900 at 9.30 o'clock a.m., Jacob Clemens, aged 73 years, 1 month, 22 days. Funeral Will take place from his late residence, on Sunday, February 4th, at 1.30 p.m., to the Roseville Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Jacob married Eva "Eve" Weber 25 Dec 1850, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eva (daughter of Johann Jacob "Jacob" Weber and Anna Eva "Eva" Feil) was born 20 Aug 1831, Hütschenhausen, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; was christened 24 Aug 1831, Spesbach, Bayern, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died 7 Sep 1886, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00023-1891

Notes:

Elijah B. Clemens, "was born April 4th, 1829. On May 18th, 1856, he was married to Mary, daughter of Adam Hess of Hespeler, Ontario. They reside near Copenhagen, Elgin County, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To them was born 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.].

Elijah married Mary Ann "Maria" Hess 18 May 1856. Mary (daughter of Adam Hess and Maria "Mary") was born 10 Nov 1837, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Dec 1837, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1913, Copenhagen, Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lydia Betzner
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1892

Notes:

Lydia Clemens, "was born June 28th, 1831. She was married to Jacob Betzner, October 4th, 1852. They resided in West Flamboro Township, Wentworth County, Ontario, where she died December 2nd, 1882. Mr. Betzner now resides in Toronto. Their family consisted of three children".


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

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!QUESTION: Lydia has two different birthdates in the book.

Lydia married Jacob Betzner 4 Oct 1852, Flamboro West Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario. Jacob (son of David Betzner) was born Abt 1831, Flamboro West Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 13 Mar 1906, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Clemens
• Name: Mariah "Mary" Maria" Brightrall
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1894
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Maria Clemens, "was born April 28th, 1834. She is married to George Hellrigel. They reside in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he is engaged in some manufacturing establishment. No report in regard to family."


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

Mariah married George Brightrall 26 Dec 1852, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of Johann Georg "George" Hellrigle and Barbara Scherer) was born 28 Aug 1828, Katzweiler, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; was christened 5 Sep 1828, Katzweiler, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died 14 Nov 1910; was buried , Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00023-1895

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00023-1896
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Noah B. Clemens, "was born in Dumfries Township, Waterloo County, Ontario, December 15th, 1838. On July 28th, 1861, he was married to Annie E. Kirsch of St. Jacobs, Ontario. She was born July 5th, 1841, and died at Port Elgin, May 12th, 1873. After the decease of his first wife he was married again, June 2, 1874, to Mary Thede who was born at Strasburg, Ontario, October 4th, 1855. After his first marriage he moved to Port Elgin where his first wife died. At present he resides at Cleveland, Ohio (24 Yeakel St.), where he is engaged as a builder and carpenter. His family consists of twelve children, of whom the six eldest were born unto his first 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.].

Noah married Anna Elisabeth Kirsch 28 Jul 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of John Kirsch and Catherine George) was born 5 Jul 1841, , Germany; died 12 May 1873, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Noah married Mary Thede 2 Jun 1874. Mary (daughter of Friedrich Thede and Dorothea Manto) was born 4 Oct 1855, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Hannah Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1909
• Residence: 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Hannah Clemens, "was born October 10th, 1841. She is married to Daniel E. Eby who was born October 28th, 1833. They reside at Southampton, Ontario, where he was engaged in farming. To them was born a family of ten children"


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

Hannah married Daniel E. Eby 5 Feb 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Daniel (son of Peter Eby and Magdalena Erb) was born 28 Oct 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1277

Notes:

Nancy Bricker,"the eldest daughter, also died in infancy."


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

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1278

Notes:

Polly Bricker," the youngest child of John Bricker and his first wife, also died in infancy."


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

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34572250
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1261
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 11 Lot 35, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Benjamin Bricker," the eldest in family, was born December 19th, 1825. He is a farmer and resides at Roseville, on the old "Ben. Rosenberger Farm." On July 1st, 1846, he was married to Esther, daughter of George B. and Mary (Shoemaker) Bechtel. She was born March 4th, 1826. To them was born a family of thirteen children"

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

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Bricker.- On the 13th of April, 1907, at his residence, near Roseville, Waterloo Co., Ont., of paralysis, Bro. Benjamin Bricker, aged 81 Y., 3 M., 25 D. He was the oldest of a family of 18 children, and lived all his life within half a mile of where he was born. He was married to Esther Bechtel July 1, 1846. The union was blessed with eight sons and five daughters, of whom two sons preceded him in death. The rest, with their aged widowed mother, and many grandchildren and other relatives are left to mourn the loss of one whom they cherished. Bro. Bricker was a faithful member of the church and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all in his community. May God comfort the bereaved family.

Herald of Truth April 25, 1907, page 159 Volume XLIV, Number 17

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In Memoriam Died In Roseville, Ont., on Saturday, April 13th, 1907, at 5.15 o'clock, a.m., Benjamin R. Bricker, aged 81 years, 3 months, 25 days. The Funeral Will take place on Tuesday afternoon, 16th inst, at 1.30 o'clock, from his late residence to the Roseville Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation^.

Funeral Card

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ROSEVILLE PIONEER PASSES
BENJAMIN BRICKER, AGED 81, FALLS VICTIM TO PARALYSIS
SURVIVED BY FAMILY OF ELEVEN.

Another of the pioneers of the Township passed away to-day when Mr. Benjamin Bricker, of Roseville succumbed to a severe paralytic stroke sustained a week ago. He passed away at 5.15 this morning in his 82nd year. He was a native of this County, being born within half a mile of where for many years he has had his home and where he died. He followed farming until six or seven years ago. He was a successful yeoman and had laid up a snug competency. He was a faithful member of the Old Mennonite denomination and a man whose word was honesty itself.

He is survived by a widow and a family of eleven, as follows; Mrs. D. Snyder, Roseville; Mrs. A. Bricker, Yale, Mich., Mrs. Kraft, Roseville; Mrs. Detweiler, Wolverton; Amos, Berlin; Elijah and George at Yale; Mrs. Cassell, Hamburg; Noah, Menno and John at Roseville.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the house.

The Berlin News Record 13 Apr 1907, Sat Page 1

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RAILWAY CROSSING A DEATH- TRAP.

Benjamin Bricker, of Roseville, and his grand-daughter, Miss Maud Bricker, narrowly escaped an awful death Wednesday morning, driving across the C.P.R. tracks on the Roseville Road, west of the Galt cemetery by being struck by the 10.23 express, going east. As it was, the rear end of the waggon was struck, and Mr. Bricker was violently hurled to the road, the wagon smashed into kindling wood, and the horse ran away. Miss Bricker escaped injury by jumping, but the extent of Mr. Bricker's injuries are not known. Immediately after the accident the train was brought to a standstill, and Mr. and Miss Bricker were taken to the station in the train, and Dr. Hawk was summoned. The doctor ordered Mr. Bricker removed to the hospital, but before he had an opportunity to examine him. a message was received from Roseville, asking that he be taken home. The ambulance conveyed him thence.

The Galt Reformer says that the crossing where the accident occurred is a veritable death trap, and that It was nothing short of a miracle that Mr. and Miss Bricker were not killed.

The Berlin News Record 24 Jun 1904, Fri Page 5

Benjamin married Esther Bechtel 1 Jul 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of George B. Bechtel and Maria "Mary" Shoemaker) was born 4 Mar 1826, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 30 Dec 1909, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1276

Notes:

Christian Bricker,"the third son, died in infancy."


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

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1275

Notes:

Abraham Bricker," second son of John and Elizabeth Bricker, died about sixteen years."


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

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-234330
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59498964
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1279
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren

Notes:

Jacob B. Bricker," the eldest son of John Bricker and his second wife, Susannah Bergey, is married to Hannah Unger. They reside in Howick Township, Huron County, Ontario. where he is engaged in farming. To them were born ten children".


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

Jacob married Hannah Unger 1 Jan 1862, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of Adam Unger and Margaret Hallman) was born 6 Nov 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1921; was buried , Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Howick Township, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Agnes Bricker
• Name: Nancy Burkholder
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1281
• Birth: 12 Jul 1837, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Nancy Bricker," is married to Moses Burkholder. They reside in Elmira, Ontario. To them were born 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.].

Nancy married Moses Burkholder 7 Oct 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Moses (son of Daniel Burkholder and Elizabeth Erb) was born 26 Jun 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1282

Notes:

Susannah Bricker,"died in infancy."


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

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1280
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bible Christian
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

David B. Bricker,"the second son, is married to Mary Schneider. They reside in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, Ontario, a few miles south of New Dundee, where he possesses a beautiful farm. To them were born nine children".

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

David married Maria "Mary" Schneider 4 Mar 1862, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Deacon Joseph E. Schneider and Sarah "Sallie" Shantz) was born 26 Dec 1844, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1925; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elisa Bricker
• Name: Elizabeth Schneider
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1283
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Elizabeth Bricker, was married to David B. Snyder. They resided on the farm now possessed by Wendel Shantz, near Berlin, where she died February 5th, 1866. To them were born three children".


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

Elizabeth married David Bechtel Schneider 18 Jul 1862, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David (son of Deacon Joseph E. Schneider and Sarah "Sallie" Shantz) was born 1 Mar 1840, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1928, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1284

Notes:

Wendel Bricker,"died in infancy."


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

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1285
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, 105 Chestnut Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Noah Bricker," is married to Catharine Kiefapper and resides between Roseville and Blair where he is engaged in farming. To them are born 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.].}

Noah married Catharine Kiefapper 10 Mar 1874, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Adam Kiefapper and Maria, daughter of Adam Kiefhaber and Mary Kaufman) was born Dec 1856, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1925; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lydia Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1287
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1927, 13 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Lydia Bricker,"is married to Menno Erb. They reside on corner of Weber and Foundry Streets, Berlin. To them were born four children".


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

_____________________

Mrs. Lydia Erb

Mrs. Lydia Erb, of 13 West Ahrens st., one of the oldest residents f this city, passed away yesterday noon at Montreal in her 80th year. The late Mrs. Erb, who was born in Roseville on May 12, 1847, before her marriage to Menno Erb, who predeceased many years ago, was Lydia Bricker. Mrs. Erb will be sadly missed in this community, during the many years she resided in this city she won to herself a large circle of friends by her charitable and cheerful disposition. She is survived by one sister, Miss Angeline Bricker of Chicago, Ill., two sons, Edwin W. Erb of Cleveland, Ohio, and Ephraim B. Erb of 111 Church st., and one daughter, Mrs. Maggie S. Buchanan of Montreal. The funeral will be held from the residence of her son, Ephraim B. Erb, 111 Church st., on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the services to be conducted by Rev. G. Taylor-Munro. Burial will be made in the Mount Hope cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record Jan 17 1927 pg 11

Lydia married Menno R. Erb 8 Mar 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Menno (son of Rev. Moses Erb and Susannah Rosenberger) was born 16 Oct 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Leah Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1288
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Leah Bricker
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Leah Bricker,"is married to Hiram Snyder. They reside in Chicago, Illinois, U. S., where he is engaged in business. To them were born four children".


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

Leah married Hiram Snider 5 Nov 1872. Hiram (son of Samuel Shantz Snider and Anna Snider) was born 25 Sep 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1918; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/219653421
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1286
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbterian

Notes:

Isaac Bricker,"is married to Ellen Goodfellow and resides near Fordwich P. O., Howick Township, Huron County, Ontario, where he is the owner of a large farm. To them was born one son."

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

Isaac married Ellen Goodfellow 28 Apr 1871, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ellen (daughter of James Goodfellow and Euphemia Kerr) was born 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Sarah Ann Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1289
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Sarah Bricker
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Sarah Ann Bricker,"is married to Menno Snyder. They reside near Elmira, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. They have no family."

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

Sarah — Menno S. Snider. Menno (son of Samuel Shantz Snider and Anna Snider) was born 16 Apr 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1938; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Hannah Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1290
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Hannah Bricker,"is married to Joel Erb (sic). They reside in the town of Waterloo where he is engaged in business. To them were born two children".


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

Hannah married Joel Eby 27 Sep 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joel (son of David B. Eby and Lydia Bauman) was born 25 Feb 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1915; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00004-890.14
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Angeline Bricker,"the youngest daughter of John and Susannah (Bergey) Bricker, resides in Chicago, Illinois, U. S., with her sister, Mrs H. Snyder. She is unmarried."

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

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Miss Angeline Bricker - The last of a family of eleven children, Miss Angeline Bricker passed away at the home of the Misses Bricker, Chestnut St., Kitchener, on Tuesday, n her 84th year. Deceased was born at Roseville. The funeral is being held on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from the Ratz-Bechtel funeral Home, and thence to Waterloo Mennonite cemetery.

The Waterloo Chronicle Jan 13 1939 pg 3

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81931891
• Name: Agnes Bowman
• Name: Nancy Seips
• Name: Nancy Stauffer
• Eby ID Number: 00002-258
• Residence: 1860, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Nancy Bowman, "the eldest, was born August 31st, 1829. She was married twice, first to Joseph Stauffer, and after his decease to Nelson Seips. With her first husband she resided on a farm near Blair. She died at Galt in 1889. Her family consisted of three children, viz: Carrie and Joseph of her first husband, and Nettie of her second husband."


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

Nancy — Joseph B. Stauffer. Joseph (son of Abraham Stauffer and Catharine Biehn) was born CALC 23 Nov 1818, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1853, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Nancy married Nelson Seips 8 May 1860, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nelson was born 1815, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary "Polly" Unger
• Name: Polly Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-259
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

Polly Bowman, "the second daughter, was born March 29th, 1829. She is married to John Unger, and they reside in the town of Waterloo, near the park. They have a family of eight children".


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

Mary married Councillor John Unger 27 Apr 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Adam Unger and Margaret Hallman) was born 10 Sep 1825, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1915, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lydia Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00002-260
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lydia Bowman, "the third daughter, was married to Christian Clemens. She died some twenty years ago, but left two children, Albert, who died young, and Lena who resides at Grand Rapids, Michigan."


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

Lydia — Christian Clemens. Christian (son of Deacon Abraham L. Clemens and Magdalena "Molly" Miller) was born 18 Oct 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1902, , Kent Co., Michigan; was buried , Gaines Cemetery, Gaines Township, Kent Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Cornell
• Eby ID Number: 00002-261

Notes:

Susannah Bowman, "the fourth daughter of Wendel Bowman, was married to Finlayson Cornell. They resided at Roseville, Waterloo County, where she died, leaving two daughters named Hannah and Susannah."

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 — Phineas Willard Cornell. Phineas (son of Samuel Cornell and Hannah Clemons) was born 1826, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Sallie Bowman
• Name: Sarah Motherall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-234942
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Presbyterian

Notes:

Sallie Bowman, "the fifth daughter, was married to William Motherall. They resided in Plattsville, Oxford County, Ontario, where they both died, leaving one daughter named Sarah, who is married to John Erb."


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

Sarah — William Motherall. William was born Abt 1840; died , Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Judith Erb
• Name: Julia Bowman
• Name: Julie Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-266
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1855, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Judith Bowman, "the seventh daughter, was married to Jacob Erb, a merchant. They resided in Preston where she died. They had a family of two children, both died young."


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

Judith married Reeve Jacob K. Erb 11 Dec 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of Joseph Erb and Mary Kolb) was born 13 Apr 1833, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1921; was buried , Indian Mound Cemetery, Moravia, Cayuga, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-262
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Ephraim Bowman, "the eldest son of Wendel Bowman, died at Blair when about 25 years of age. He was 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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"Bowman: On the 27th inst., of comsumption, at the village of Blair, Ephraim, eldest son of Wendell Bowman, Esq., Deputy Reeve, of Waterloo, aged 25 years."


The Berlin Telegraph 30 Nov 1860

Other Events:

• Name: Lena Bowman
• Name: Magdalena Marks
• Eby ID Number: 00002-267
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lena Bowman, "the youngest daughter of Wendel Bowman, was married to Edward Marks, a cabinet maker. They resided in Preston where she died many years ago, leaving one son, Willie, who also died young."


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

Magdalena married Edward Marks 19 Jan 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edward (son of Frederick Marks and Maria) was born 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00002-265
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1880, Leighton, Allegan, Michigan; farmer
• Residence: 1890, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States

Notes:

Elijah Bowman, "the youngest son of Wendel Baumann, resides in Kent County, Michigan, near Caledonia, where he is engaged in farming. He is married to Mary Ann Kraft, and has 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.].

Elijah — Mary Ann Kraft. Mary (daughter of Henry Croft and Lydia Bricker) was born 27 Apr 1840, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1935, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-234948
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Sipes
• Eby ID Number: 00002-264
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Presbyterian
• Residence: 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren

Notes:

Elizabeth Bowman, "the sixth daughter, was married to John Seips. They resided on her father's old homestead near Blair, where she died, leaving one child named Melvin, who is married to Minnie Barcley."

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 John Nelson Sipes 29 Dec 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Nelson Seips and Henrietta J. Allan) was born 19 Nov 1842, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1928, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Greenwood, St. Clair Co., Michigan; farmer
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1294
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Joseph H. Bricker,"was born November 13th, 1831. He is married to Yetta Schaeder and resides at Fargo, Michigan, where he is engaged in farming. "

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

Joseph — Henrietta Schaeder. Henrietta was born 1834, , Prussia, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1295
• Residence: 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Speculator
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Elected Office: 1883, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Keeper
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Cyrus Bricker," was born October 12th, 1833. He was married to Lena Bowman and after her decease to Matilda Roos. He resided in the town of Waterloo where he was engaged in the mercantile business, He died September 23rd, 1888, leaving a wife and three children. With his first wife he had two children, namely: VI Simon and VI Lucinda; and with second wife there was one child named VI Milton."


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.].

Cyrus married Magdalena B. Bauman 3 Mar 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Samuel W. Bowman and Anna Biehn) was born 27 Apr 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1875, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Cyrus married Matilda Roos Jul 1877. Matilda (daughter of Frederick Roos and Wilhelmine) was born 16 Apr 1853, Atlantic Ocean; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Bricker
• Name: Nancy Krupp
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1296
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Nancy Bricker," was born November 3rd, 1834. She is married to Isaac Krupp. They followed farming until lately when they moved to New Dundee, Ontario, where they now live retired. 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.].}

Nancy married Isaac Krupp 14 Oct 1851, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaac (son of Benjamin Krupp and Sarah H. "Sally" Oberholtzer) was born 30 Mar 1828, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1915, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1297

Notes:

Leah Bricker," was born July 12th, 1836, She died in infancy."


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

Other Events:

• Business: Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; B. H. Bricker & Co.
• Business: Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Paton and Bricker
• Misfortune: poisoned air arising from the various dyes
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1298
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Finisher
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Benjamin Bricker," was born June 8th, 1837. He and Mr. Patton were the proprietors of the Waterloo Woolen Mills and were doing a large and well-paying business for some years. But his sudden change of life from that of a farmer, accustomed to out door work, to that of an office clerk, besides inhaling the poisoned air arising from the various dyes used in the woolen mills, caused his constitution, which was none of the strongest, to give way and he, after an illness of some time, died of consumption, June 9th, 1869. He was 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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DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership lately subsisting between Andrew Paton of Sherbroke, Quebec, and Benjamin H Bricker, of the Village and County of Waterloo, in the Province of Ontario, under the firm and Style of PATON & BRICKER, Woolen Manufacturers in the said Village of Waterloo, was ' dissolved by Mutual consent on the seventeenth day of April in the Year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight. All debts owing to the said firm are to be received by the said Benjamin H. Bricker, and all demands on the said partnership are to be presented to him for payment.

Dated this Seventeenth day of April, 1868,
(sgd.) ANDREW PATON
(Sgd.) BENJAMIN H. BRICKER.
Witnesses :
Edward Moir,
Jas. W, Dodd .
The above business will hereafter be carried on under the style and firm of B. H. BRICKER & Co.

Waterloo, May 12, 1868, 644-3t.

Waterloo Chronicle 28 May 1868, p. 3

Other Events:

• Name: Betsey Bricker
• Name: Elizabeth Miller
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1299
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

Notes:

Elizabeth Bricker," was born December 16th, 1839. She is married to Isaac Miller, a retired farmer. They now reside in Listowel, Perth County, Ontario."


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

Elizabeth married Isaac Miller 27 Mar 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaac (son of John B. Miller and Elizabeth Latschaw) was born 30 Nov 1831, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1920, Wallaceville, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Wallace Township, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1300
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1869, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren

Notes:

John Bricker," was born September 25th, 1841. He is married to Hannah Rosenberger and resides at Fargo, Michigan, where he is engaged in 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.].

John — Hannah Rosenberger. Hannah (daughter of Christian D. Rosenberger and Elizabeth Schlichter) was born 17 Feb 1845, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1301
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1880, Greenwood, St. Clair Co., Michigan; farmer
• Residence: 1900, Greenwood Township, St. Clair Co, Michigan

Notes:

Abraham Bricker, was born August 23rd, 1843. He is married to Susannah Bricker and resides at Yale, Michigan, where he is engaged in farming. 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.].

Abraham married Susannah Bricker 5 Oct 1869. Susannah (daughter of Benjamin R. Bricker and Esther Bechtel) was born 29 Oct 1848, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70199213
• Name: Catharine Nahrgang
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1302
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1867, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catharine Bricker,"was born January 3rd, 1845. She is married to Isaac Nahrgang, a farmer. They reside in the southern part of Wilmot Township. To them are born four children".


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

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Nahrgang. - Sister Cathrine (Bricker) Nahrgang, died at Berlin, Ont., April 11, 1912; aged 67 y. 3 m. 8 d. She was married to Bro. Isaac Nahrgang who preceded her 11 years ago and her daughter preceded her 14 years ago. She leaves to mourn 3 sons, 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 brother and 4 sisters. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church until death. A devoted and loving mother, she was greatly esteemed and loved by her neighbors, had a smile and a word of comfort for every one.
"Farewell, dear family, I am at rest;
My voice no more you'll hear;
Live faithfully and you'll be blest,
And death you need not fear."
By one of the family.

Gospel Herald - Volume V, Number 6 - May 9, 1912

Catharine married Isaac Nahrgang 4 Jun 1867, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaac (son of Christopher Nahrgang and Mary Schneider) was born 9 Jun 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1303
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1880, Greenwood, St. Clair Co., Michigan; farmer

Notes:

Wendel Bricker,"was born March 4th, 1847, and was married to Emma Clemens. They resided at Fargo, Michigan, where he died December 9th, 1892, leaving a widow and family of nine children".


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

Wendel married Emma Clemens 5 Jul 1870, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of David Miller Clemens and Sarah "Sallie" Hagey) was born 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Caroline Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1304
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Notes:

Caroline Bricker," was born April 13th, 1849. She is Married to Peter Bricker, a farmer. They reside at Grafton, North Dakota"


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.].

Caroline married Peter E. Bricker 26 May 1868, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Peter (son of Peter Bricker and Susannah Erb) was born 3 Sep 1844, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died , Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Matilda Lederman
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1305
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Matilda Bricker,"was born November 6th, 1851. She is married to Charles Lederman who in partnership with Mr. N. Cressman, is engaged in the mercantile business in the village of Baden where he resides. Their family consists 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.].

Matilda married Carl "Charles" Lederman 23 May 1871, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Carl (son of Frederic "Frederick" Ledermann and Elizabeth Karcher) was born 6 Feb 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-395763
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46140938
• Name: Pauline "Polly" Cressman
• Name: Polly Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1306
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelican Association

Notes:

Polly Bricker,"the youngest child of Abraham and Catharine (Hallman) Bricker, was born January 29th, 1854. She is married to Noah Cressman. They reside in Baden, Ontario, where he in company with Mr. Lederman are doing an extensive business in general merchandise. Their family consists of three children".

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

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MRS. PAULINE CRESSMAN

Mrs. Pauline Cressman, 90, died last night at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. G. O. Wendt, 51 Weber St. E after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Cressman was the last surviving member of the Adam Bricker family of 12 children. She was a member of the Zion Evangelical Church, and also of the Ladies' Aid Society and the home department of the church.

Surviving, besides Mrs. Wendt, is another daughter, Mrs. David Hunsberger of Baden, one son, R. W. Cressman, Kitchener, seven grand-daughters and two great-grand- daughters.

The remains are resting at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until 1 p.m. on Thursday when removal will be made to the Zion Evangelical Church where friends may pay their respects until the hour of service at 2 o'clock, Rev. E. E. Hallman, pastor of the church, will of- Aciate. Interment will be made in Woodland Cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record Jul 4 1944 pg 13

Pauline married Noah E. Cressman 8 Jun 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Noah (son of Daniel Cressman and Veronica "Frances" Eby) was born 21 Dec 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Liddy Schwartz
• Name: Lydia Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00108-6470
• Birth: 12 Jun 1833, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Lydia Schwartz, "the eldest in the family, was born June 12th, 1833. She was married to Henry Clemens, a farmer. They reside in Bosanquet Township, Lambton County, Ontario."


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

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Lydia Schwartz, relict of the late Henry Clemens, died at Elmwood, Bruce Co. on Friday, May 18th aged 73 years and 11 months. The remains were brought to Thedford by G.T.R. on Monday afternoon and there to Ravenswood Methodist church where the service was conducted by Rev. R.S. Lachland, interment in Ravenswood Cemetery. Deceased with her late husband moved from Waterloo Township in Waterloo County to Lambton shortly after their marriage and about 40 years ago came to Bosanquet where they resided until the death of Mr. Clemens in November, 1898, his death occurring with startling suddenness, when he was feeling unusually well. Without a moment of warning as he was going about, he suddenly fell and expired at once. Two sons are dead and she is survived by four sons and two daughters, Isaac of Marlette, Michigan; Simon of Victoria B.C.; Jesse of Ravenswood; John E. of Moosejaw, Mrs. W.D. Cassells of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Allan Hallman of Waterloo: and Sarah, unmarried who always lived with her mother.

Lydia — Henry M. Clemens. Henry (son of Jesse M. Clemens and Margaret Miller) was born 3 Jun 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1898, Ravenswood, Lambton Co., Ontario; was buried , Ravenswood Cemetery, Ravenswood, Lambton Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/4937135
• Name: Sarah Erb
• Name: Sarah Schwartz
• Eby ID Number: 00108-6471
• Residence: 1856, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Sarah Schwartz, "was born January 18th, 1835. She is married to Cyrus Erb, a retired farmer. They reside in Preston, Ontario. Their family consists 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.].

Sarah married Cyrus Erb 25 Dec 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Cyrus (son of Joseph Erb and Mary Kolb) was born 1 Mar 1831, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1916, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00108-6472

Other Events:

• Name: Nancy Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00108-6473
• Residence: 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Nancy Schwartz, "was born April 17th, 1840. She is married to Joseph K. Erb, a retired farmer. They reside in Preston, Ontario, and have a family of two children, namely: Lena and Lydia."


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

Nancy married Joseph K. Erb 25 Oct 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of Joseph Erb and Mary Kolb) was born 16 Jan 1840, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1930, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jan 1930, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1309
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1862, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1870, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; saloon keeper

Notes:

Henry Bricker,"was born November 12th, 1838. He was first married to Agnes Lamb and resided in Hamilton, Ontario, where the following children were born, namely: VI Elnetta, VI Saraetta, VI Madora, VI Henry (dead), and VI Albert (dead). He is again married but name of second wife has not been received. At present he resides in Toronto, Ontario."


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

Henry married Agnes Lamb 1 Jan 1862, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of John Lamb and Grace Henderson) was born 1844, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-234579
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1310
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baggage Man
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Menno Bricker,"was born January 2nd, 1841. He is married to Lydia Hagey and resides in the town of Berlin. 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.].

Menno married Lydia Hagey 24 May 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Reeve Henry Hagey and Sarah Schwartz) was born 6 Oct 1847, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1311

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1312

Other Events:

• Residence: 17 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1313
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Black Smith
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Methodist
• Elected Office: 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor, Deputy Reeve, Reeve, Warden
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Liveryman
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Livery
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Retired: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1921, 17 Ahrens St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Ephraim Bricker," was born July 22nd, 1848. He is married to Rosa Cook and resides in Berlin where he is engaged in the livery business. Their 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.].

Elected Office:
Municipality . Berlin Years on local council Councillor 1883-84, 1892, 1894, 1897, 1901-03; 3 D-Reeve 1896; 2nd Deputy Reeve 1898
Years on Waterloo County Council 1896

Ephraim married Ellen Roselia "Rosy" Cook 15 Oct 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ellen (daughter of James Cook and Elizabeth Williams) was born 5 Jun 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lydia Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1314
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1876, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Lydia Bricker,"was born April 17th, 1851. She is married to Menno S. Shantz. They reside on Frederick Street, Berlin, where he is engaged in the livery business. To them were born four children".

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

Lydia married Menno S. Shantz 12 Apr 1876, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Menno (son of Moses Shantz and Susannah Snider) was born 11 Oct 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Lydia — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: J. K. Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1315
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Joseph Bricker," was born September 12th, 1852. On January 7th, 1880, he was married to Annie Gowdy. They reside in Listowel. At present he has a shoestore in New Hamburg. 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.].

Joseph married Anna Gowdy 7 Jan 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of John Gowdy and Mary Creighton) was born 18 May 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1926, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/173924840
• Name: Mary Ann Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1316
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Mary Ann Bricker,"was born November 6th, 1854. She is married to Benjamin U. Clemens. They reside in Berlin where he is engaged in the livery business. They have 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.].

Mary married Benjamin U. Clemens 4 Feb 1873, Niagara, Welland Co., Ontario. Benjamin (son of Wendell B. Clemens and Catherine Unger) was born 20 Apr 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: A. Bricker Carriage Maker, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada; A. Bricker Carriage Maker
• Interesting: business, politics, education,
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1317
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Elected Office: 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mayor - Councillor - Kitchener
• Occupation: 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Residence: 1906, 230 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?keeper Central Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Aaron Bricker,"was born July 12th, 1857. His business stand is on Queen Street, Berlin, where he is doing an extensive business in horseshoeing, carriage ironing and general blacksmithing. He is married to Mary Ann Erb and has a family of two children".


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

_________________________

Aaron Bricker, Mayor 1906-7.

Aaron Bricker, now of the Steam Heating Co., was mayor of the town of Berlin in 1906-7, previous to which he sat on the Council and the public school Board. During his term of office, in 1906, an Old Boys' Reunion was held. The numbering of the houses and the opening of the Sewer Farm were also events of note. The inauguration of the Police Commission was put through in 1907. He is proud of the city of his adoption and wishes it progress and growth. A Greater Berlin is a popular slogan with Ex Bricker.


Official souvenir of the celebration of cityhood, July 17th 1912, Berlin, Ontario, The German Printing and Publishing Co

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A. Bricker, Carriage Maker, Queen Street - The trade of the carriage maker is one of much importance in any community, and especially in a place like Berlin, surrounded as it is with a large farming community, who depend in a great measure on vehicles of one kind or another for their means of transportation. Among those most prominently engaged in this line is Mr. A. Bricker, whose works are located on Queen Street, near King. The premises occupied are 35x70 feet and two stories in height, where employment is furnished to 12 skilled and careful workmen. The business has been established for the past eight years, and has steadily increased in extent since the date of its inception. Mr. Bricker builds all kinds of carriages, buggies, wagons, etc., and has gained a high reputation for excellence of workmanship and the quality of material in the vehicles constructed by him. He receives and fills orders for all parts of the Dominion, doing a large business in the West and North-West. He is a Canadian by birth, and a practical workman as well as a capable, enterprising and persevering business man, and one who is held in the highest esteem in the community. He has often been invited to allow himself to be elected to public office, but has been forced to decline on account of pressure of business.

Industries of Canada Historical and Commercial Sketches Hamilton and Environs 1886

Elected Office:
Years Served: 1892-93, 1904-05, 1906-07 (Mayor), 1921

Aaron married Mary Ann Erb 8 Jun 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Cyrus Erb and Sarah Swartz) was born 22 Sep 1857, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1933, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lena Bricker
• Name: Magdalena "Lena" Moyer
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1318
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Magdalena Bricker," youngest daughter of David and Hannah (Klob) Bricker, was born March 20th, 1859. She was married to Levi S. Moyer, September 25th, 1878. He was born June 25th, 1856, and died in Breslau, Ontario, October 21st, 1880. To them were born two children".


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

Magdalena married Levi Moyer 25 Sep 1878. Levi (son of Abraham Moyer and Barbara Shantz) was born 25 Jun 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1880, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1319 
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Name: Lillian Mader
• Name: Lillie Bricker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94424
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Lillian — Aaron Mader. Aaron (son of Joseph Mader and Elizabeth Becker) was born 25 Dec 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1966; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1319

Notes:

Hannah Alberta," the only daughter of David Bricker and his second wife, was born June 15th, 1872, and died August 21st, 1872."


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

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205286347
• Name: Lena Kraft
• Name: Magdalena "Lena" Donald
• Name: Magdalena Croft
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1320.3
• Residence: 1857, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgan

Magdalena married James Donald 22 Jan 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of William Donald and Isabella) was born 1834, , Scotland; died 14 Nov 1882, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1320.4
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; store clerk
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; stork clerk

Notes:

John Kraft died 2 Sep 1864 in Sarnia, 28 yrs, was known personally by most readers, as he had worked 9yrs in Mr. John A. Mackie's store. He was near Lake Superior, Sault Ste. Marie for a few years, got TB 9 mths ago, became worse in the last while, was picked up by his brother-in-law. Arriving in Sarnia, he died. Body brought here & buried in the Mennonite cemetery.

Berliner Journal 8 Sep 1864 translated by Pat Kauk

Occupation:
Staying with Frederick G. Mellor

Other Events:

• Business: Blair Hotel, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: David Croft
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1320.5
• Residence: 1862, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

In 1864 David was the proprietor of the Blair Hotel.


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

David married Anna Bergey 11 Nov 1862, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Elias Bergey and Salome "Sarah" Bear) was born 7 Oct 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1870, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1320.6
• Birth: 21 Apr 1841
• Residence: 1890, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States

Mary — Elijah Bowman. Elijah (son of Warden Wendell Bauman and Susannah Bricker) was born 10 Oct 1839, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1922, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1320.7

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-398914
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1320.8
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housemaid
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Name: William Henry Bendler
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1320.9

Other Events:

• Name: Margaretta "Margaret" Bleam
• Name: Rebecca Miller
• Eby ID Number: 00079-4749
• Residence: 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Margaretta Miller, "was born July 11th, 1828, and was married to Jonathan Bliehm . They reside in Michigan where he is engaged in farming. To them were born the following children, namely: Eliza, Hettie (dead), Henry, Angeline, Mary Ann, and Dilman."

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.].


____________________

Margretha Miller was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 11, 1828, died at the home of her son, Dilman in Kent Co., Mich., Aug. 24, 1912; aged 83 y. 1 m. 13 d. She was one of a family of six children. One sister Mrs. Elizabeth Keller, died a few years ago. The others have lived to reach, or nearly so, the three score years and ten. She was united in marriage to Jonathan Bleam in Ontario, July 12. 1853. To them were born three sons and four daughters. The father and three children, Aaron, Ester and Mary Ann, have preceded this aged mother into eternity. Two sons and two daughters remained to comfort and care for her during her reclining years. 36 years ago Mrs. Bleam with her husband and children came to Michigan and settled on the farm that has since been her home. She has been a member of the Mennonite Church from girlhood, but for many years has not been able to enjoy its service on account of failing health. She is survived by her son Dilman with whom she lived, another son Henry and her two daughters, Mrs. Samuel Stahl and Mrs. John Stahl one brother in Michigan, two sisters and 1 brother in Canada, also several grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Besides these she leaves a large circle of nieces, nephews and other relations.

"Sleep, peacefully sleep, dear mother,
Your cares and your sorrows are o'er;
On this side the shore we'll miss you,
On the other you will meet those gone before."

Gospel Herald - Volume V, Number 25 - September 19, 1912 - page 399,400

Margaretta married Jonathan Bleam 12 Jul 1853, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jonathan (son of Daniel Bliehm and Nancy Latschaw) was born 10 Jun 1810, , Berks Co., Pennsylvania; died 14 Aug 1901, Bowne Township, Kent Co., Michigan; was buried , Mennonite Cemetery, Alto, Kent, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]