Henry Baer

A Brief History of Jacob Wismer and a Complete Genealogical Family Register With Biographies of His Descendants from the Earliest Available Records to the Present Time By A J Fretz, Eli Wismer

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I. Jacob Wismer, (...) was born in Germany about 1684, and died in Bedminster Township, Bucks Co., Pa., Feb. 4, 1787 in his one hundred and third year.

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The children of Jacob and Nanny Wismer, as near in the order of birth as could be placed were: ---Jacob, Mary, Elizabeth, Joseph, Henry, Mark, Daniel, John, Christian, Nanny, Abraham.

II. Joseph Wismer, bn. in Bucks Co., ---; died before his father made his will. His portion of his father's estate, was paid to his two sons in 1791. Mrd. ---. Children: Jacob, Joseph.

III. Joseph Wismer, bn. in Bucks Co., Pa., July 23, 1753; died in Chester Co., Pa., Aug. 30, 1820, aged 67 yrs., 1m., 7d. Married Barbara Wismer, daughter of Henry Wismer of Hilltown, Pa. ---. Farmer in Bedminster Twp. Children: Elizabeth, Barbara, Catharine, Esther, Henry, Henry, Joseph, Jacob, Mary, Anna.

IV. Henry Wismer, bn. in Bucks Co., Pa., Mar. 10, 1794; died in Waterloo Co., Ont., June 11, 1876, aged 82 yrs., 3 m., 1 d. Mrd. Mary Cressman. She was bn. in Montg. Co., Pa., Aug. 17, 1792; died in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 12, 1872, aged 79 yrs., 10 m., 26 d. Lived in Waterloo Co., Ont. Mr. Wismer went to Canada in 1815 and Mrs. W. in 1806. Farmer. Mennonites. Children: Barbara, Abraham, Daniel, Jacob, Elizabeth, Esther, Mary, Henry.

V. Barbara Wismer, bn. in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 25, 1816; died in Clinton Co., Mich., Aug. 28, 1889. Mrd. David Baer, Jan. 30, 1838. He was bn. Nov. 24, 1810; died in Oxford Co., Ont., July 6, 1881. Farmer. Menn's. Children: Amos, Henry, Mary, Abraham, Daniel, Elizabeth, Esther, John, Martin, Sallie.

VI. Henry Baer, bn. in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 21, 1842. Mrd. Leah Bowman, Feb. 27, 1868. P. O., Mannheim, Ont. Carpenter and farmer. Menn's. Children:

VII. Angeline Baer, bn. July 7, 1869.

VII. Elvina Baer, bn. Mar. 12, 1871.

VII. Moses Baer, bn. July 25, 1872.

VII. Henry Baer, bn. Feb. 27, 1874; died June 14, 1874.

VII. Fidia Baer, bn. May 4, 1875; died Oct. 14, 1880.

VII. Ephraim Baer, bn. Jan. 24, 1877.

VII. Simon Baer, bn. Dec. 22, 1879.

VII. Louisa Baer, bn. Feb. 18, 1881.

VII. Josiah Baer, bn. Oct. 9, 1882.

VII. Noah Baer, bn. Oct. 26, 1884.

VII. Eva Baer, bn. May 15, 1886.

VII. Edon Baer, bn. Sept. 22, 1887; died Oct. 21, 1887.

VII. Norman Baer, bn. Sept. 21, 1888.

VII. Ezra Baer, bn. Nov. 20, 1890. Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 48 - February 24, 1927, pages 1022, 1023 Baer.--Henry Baer was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 21, 1842; died Jan. 22, 1927; aged 84 y. 3 m. 1 d. In 1867 he was united in marriage to Leah Bowman. To this union were born 14 children of whom 4 preceded him in death. He leaves his sorrowing widow, 6 sons, 4 daughters, 50 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Soon after their marriage they moved to Hay Township, Huron Co., where they resided for 10 years. From there they moved to Waterloo Co., where they resided till his death. In 1872 he was ordained Deacon in the Latschar Mennonite Church near Manheim, Ont., which office he filled faithfully for 55 years, when the Lord called him to his eternal reward. On Jan. 25 short funeral services were held at his late residence by Bro. J. W. Witmer. Further services were held at the Latschar Church by Bishop Mannasseh Hallman. Texts, Gen. 5: 24; Heb. 11:5. His remains were laid in the adjoining cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 48 - February 24, 1927, pages 1022, 1023 Baer.--Henry Baer was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 21, 1842; died Jan. 22, 1927; aged 84 y. 3 m. 1 d. In 1867 he was united in marriage to Leah Bowman. To this union were born 14 children of whom 4 preceded him in death. He leaves his sorrowing widow, 6 sons, 4 daughters, 50 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Soon after their marriage they moved to Hay Township, Huron Co., where they resided for 10 years. From there they moved to Waterloo Co., where they resided till his death. In 1872 he was ordained Deacon in the Latschar Mennonite Church near Manheim, Ont., which office he filled faithfully for 55 years, when the Lord called him to his eternal reward. On Jan. 25 short funeral services were held at his late residence by Bro. J. W. Witmer. Further services were held at the Latschar Church by Bishop Mannasseh Hallman. Texts, Gen. 5: 24; Heb. 11:5. His remains were laid in the adjoining cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 48 - February 24, 1927, pages 1022, 1023 Baer.--Henry Baer was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 21, 1842; died Jan. 22, 1927; aged 84 y. 3 m. 1 d. In 1867 he was united in marriage to Leah Bowman. To this union were born 14 children of whom 4 preceded him in death. He leaves his sorrowing widow, 6 sons, 4 daughters, 50 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Soon after their marriage they moved to Hay Township, Huron Co., where they resided for 10 years. From there they moved to Waterloo Co., where they resided till his death. In 1872 he was ordained Deacon in the Latschar Mennonite Church near Manheim, Ont., which office he filled faithfully for 55 years, when the Lord called him to his eternal reward. On Jan. 25 short funeral services were held at his late residence by Bro. J. W. Witmer. Further services were held at the Latschar Church by Bishop Mannasseh Hallman. Texts, Gen. 5: 24; Heb. 11:5. His remains were laid in the adjoining cemetery.

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• Residence: H, Waterloo (south/sud), Ontario, Canada - Mar 31 1901
• Residence: Waterloo South Sub-Districts 1-25, Ontario, Canada - 1911
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• Residence: Mar 31 1901 - Tp of Wilmot, Waterloo South, Ontario, Canada
• Race: German
  • Reference: 1901 Canada Census - SmartCopy: Jul 2 2019, 18:52:23 UTC

Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 48 - February 24, 1927, pages 1022, 1023 Baer.--Henry Baer was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 21, 1842; died Jan. 22, 1927; aged 84 y. 3 m. 1 d. In 1867 he was united in marriage to Leah Bowman. To this union were born 14 children of whom 4 preceded him in death. He leaves his sorrowing widow, 6 sons, 4 daughters, 50 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Soon after their marriage they moved to Hay Township, Huron Co., where they resided for 10 years. From there they moved to Waterloo Co., where they resided till his death. In 1872 he was ordained Deacon in the Latschar Mennonite Church near Manheim, Ont., which office he filled faithfully for 55 years, when the Lord called him to his eternal reward. On Jan. 25 short funeral services were held at his late residence by Bro. J. W. Witmer. Further services were held at the Latschar Church by Bishop Mannasseh Hallman. Texts, Gen. 5: 24; Heb. 11:5. His remains were laid in the adjoining cemetery.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jul 2 2019, 19:17:46 UTC

• Residence: Jan 12 1852 - Wilmot, Waterloo, Canada West, Canada
• Religion: Mennonite
  • Reference: 1851 Canada Census - SmartCopy: Aug 29 2019, 4:28:15 UTC

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Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 48 - February 24, 1927, pages 1022, 1023

Baer.--Henry Baer was born in Waterloo County, Ontario, October 21, 1842; died January 22, 1927; aged 84 y. 3 m. 1 d.

In 1867 he was united in marriage to Leah Bowman. To this union were born 14 children of whom 4 preceded him in death.

He leaves his sorrowing widow, 6 sons, 4 daughters, 50 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Soon after their marriage they moved to Hay Township, Huron County, where they resided for 10 years. From there they moved to Waterloo County, where they resided till his death.

In 1872 he was ordained Deacon in the Latschar Mennonite Church near Manheim, Ontario, which office he filled faithfully for 55 years, when the Lord called him to his eternal reward.

On January 25 short funeral services were held at his late residence by Brother J. W. Witmer. Further services were held at the Latschar Church by Bishop Mannasseh Hallman. Texts, Gen. 5: 24; Heb. 11:5.

His remains were laid in the adjoining cemetery.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jan 19 2024, 0:23:03 UTC

Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 48 - February 24, 1927, pages 1022, 1023

Baer.--Henry Baer was born in Waterloo County, Ontario, October 21, 1842; died January 22, 1927; aged 84 y. 3 m. 1 d.

In 1867 he was united in marriage to Leah Bowman. To this union were born 14 children of whom 4 preceded him in death.

He leaves his sorrowing widow, 6 sons, 4 daughters, 50 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Soon after their marriage they moved to Hay Township, Huron County, where they resided for 10 years. From there they moved to Waterloo County, where they resided till his death.

In 1872 he was ordained Deacon in the Latschar Mennonite Church near Manheim, Ontario, which office he filled faithfully for 55 years, when the Lord called him to his eternal reward.

On January 25 short funeral services were held at his late residence by Brother J. W. Witmer. Further services were held at the Latschar Church by Bishop Mannasseh Hallman. Texts, Gen. 5: 24; Heb. 11:5.

His remains were laid in the adjoining cemetery.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jan 19 2024, 14:16:17 UTC