Emma Beaver

Emma married Edward Andrew Grundy on 20 Jan 1910 in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario. Edward (son of Robert Nelson Grundy and Annie Griffin) was born on 21 Jun 1882 in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Mary Magdalena Winer on 28 Nov 1881 in Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario. Mary (daughter of John Winer and Lena) was born on 8 Feb 1860 in Puslinch Township, Wellington County, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From The Beaver Family of Puslinch Township
By Edna (Beaver) Robertson 1969

http://www.clarksoftomfad.ca/BeaverFamilyofPuslinchTownship.htm

NICHOLAS BEAVER (I) -3rd son of Peter Beaver (I)

He was born Mar. 11, 1813 in Alsace and died in Morriston on Nov. 21, 1885, age 72 years, 8 months, 11 days. Coming from Toronto with his parents and family, he received lot 27, front concession 8. As Nicholas had fallen in love with a girl in New York State by the name of Charlotte Yantz, he went there in 1838 to be married. Charlotte was born on Jan. 19, 1815 in Wurttemburg, Germany and she was a sister of Peter Beaver’s first wife, Christina.

From the early records of the Evangelical Church, we learn that Charlotte, prior to her marriage, was converted in New York State, by Mr. J. Harlacher. In 1840, Mr. Harlacher was sent as a missionary to Kitchener, where he was instrumental in starting the first church in that city. When he heard that his convert was so close, he went to visit her and found her out in the field with a child in her arms. This would be her daughter, Mary. She was so happy at meeting him again that she suggested that they hold an old fashioned prayer meeting in her home. Her two brothers-in-law, Philip and Peter rode out on horseback to inform their neighbours of the meeting and, at its close, a class of 45 members was formed. It was through her efforts that the Evangelical Church was organized at Morriston and, at her death, she was without doubt the member of longest standing in the Canada Conference.

Nicholas cleared his farm and obtained the Crown Deed for it on June 28, 1851. The deed is written on fine parchment paper, is signed by Lord Elgin, Governor, and is in an excellent state of Preservation. He paid 81 pounds, 5 shillings for this property. When his brother, Phillip was killed, he also farmed lot 26 for 20 years until his nephews were of age. He also bought lot 15, concession 4 in Stephen Township from the Canada Company on Feb. 1, 1853 for 62 pounds, 10 shillings. This farm was rented to the Dearing family until his son Nicholas (II) went there in 1876. In religion he was Lutheran and in politics, Liberal.

Charlotte and Nicholas had a log house for their first home. It was on the Guelph side of the driveway, had 4 rooms with plank floors and a cellar. While I do not know the exact date the present home was built, I do know that my grandfather was born in it in 1849. The basement was completed first and they lived in it until the upper part was built, as it was warmer than the log home. The basement is plastered and it is thought that when it was first used it had a fireplace. As the land was cleared, it being stony, the stones were put together in a separate field and are still there today. My grandfather used to tell us how he suffered with sore hands, caused from handling the stones.

After Nicholas died, the farm went to his youngest son, Henry, who was the last of the Beaver family to live there. This past year, it was sold to new owners and the part on which the buildings are located has been leased to Mr. Williard Ferguson. The Fergusons have furnished the lovely old stone home with Canadiana and it is now known as “Ten Mile House”. They operate a business here and are engaged in the sale of paintings by Canadian artists.

Charlotte spent her last years in Crediton, where she lived with her daughter, Lena. She passed away on Aug. 4, 1907, age 92 and is buried in the Crediton Cemetery.

They had 8 children:

1. Mary Beaver, born Aug. 2, 1839
2. Charlotte Beaver, born Sept. 10, 1841
3. Christina Beaver, born Jan. 25, 1844
4. Magdalena Beaver, born Feb. 4, 1847
5. Nicholas Beaver, May 12, 1849
6. Lydia Beaver, Sept. 17, 1851
7. Louisa Beaver, born Apr. 6, 1855
8. Henry Beaver, born Feb. 4, 1858

Nicolas married Charlotte Yantz. Charlotte was born on 19 Jan 1815 in Wurttemburg, Germany; died on 4 Aug 1907 in Huron County, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Lena. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1851, Brock Township, Ontario County, Ontario

Notes:

The Beaver Family of Puslinch Township

By Edna (Beaver) Robertson 1969
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PETER BEAVER I

He was born in the 1700’s in the Alsace-Lorraine, which is a province on the French-German border. Depending on the fortunes of war, this province sometimes belonged to France, and sometimes to Germany. Consequently, its inhabitants spoke both French and German. However, great, great grandfather was of German descent and old records show various spellings of the name - Biber, Beiber, Bieber.

When he emigrated to this continent, he was accompanied by his wife, daughter Mary and sons, Peter (II), Philip (I) and Nicholas (I). It is not known whether they had other children or not. They came by way of the port of New York, settling in Pennsylvania. Where, and how long they remained in Pennsylvania, are not known, but we do know that they moved to Toronto in 1827. It was called “Muddy York” at that time and the family had a 100 acre farm somewhere on what is Yonge St. today. An old map of York (Toronto) that I saw in the Municipal Library of the new city hall shows that in 1833, Toronto was divided into lots as far north as Queen St. and beyond that, 100 acre farms. Perhaps Eaton’s College St. store or Maple Leaf Gardens now stands on this property.

Learning that German settlers were beginning to come to Puslinch Township, they moved there in 1832 and took up 300 acres, from lots 25, 26 and 27, concession 8. These lots were 10 miles outside Guelph, near Morriston, on the Brock Road, now Highway 6. In the “Annals of Puslinch Township”, it states that the Brock Road was blazed in 1828. When they moved there it was all virgin forest with not a tree cut on the property. His sons, who were grown up, cleared the land. It is said that he gave 100 acres to each of his sons and a dowry to his daughter Mary.

Peter was a shoemaker by trade, but I have been unable to learn that he practised his trade in Canada, except, perhaps for his family. Apparently he was quite an old gentleman when he came to Puslinch, one record states that he was 74 in 1832 and another stated that he lived for 80 years. However, there is a possibility that these ages are incorrect, as it was Peter Beaver the Elder who received the Crown Deed for lot 26 on November 7, 1850, after his son Philip was killed in 1846. He was a Lutheran in religion and a Liberal in politics.

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Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, 1906 as posted on the Baiersbronn Website by Paula Chodacki on Jun 2, 2001

BEAVER, PETER (d.), was b. in Alsace, Germany. He was a shoemaker by trade, and emigrated to Penn. U.S., and then came to the vicinity of Toronto, where he farmed for about five years, and in 1832 came to Puslinch Tp. and bought 300 acres, front lots 25, 26 and 27, con. 8. Not a tree was cut on the
land when he bought it. He d. about 80 years of age, and his sons, who were grown up, cleared the farms. He was a Lutheran and a Liberal. Issue: Peter, Jr.; Philip, Nicholas, and
Mrs. Moatz, Huron Co.

Peter received lot 25. None of his family are left in the country.

Philip was about 21 years of age when he came to Puslinch Tp., with his parents. He took lot 26, and cleared about 40 acres of it. He was a great horseman and probably had the first team of horses in the section, which he brought with him from near Toronto. He was killed in 1846 from a kick from a horse. He m. Christina Prescottdore. Issue: Mrs. Andrew Trimbler, Ailsa Craig; Philip, Hay Tp. Huron Co.; Peter 3rd., and Christian, near Crediton, Huron Co.

Peter Jr. was 2 years old when his father was killed. At 22 he succeeded to half of the homestead, and later, in about 1870, the other half, and finished clearing it. He has handled
imported horses for over 20 years and had one of the first imported Clydesdale horses in the township. He has won numerous prizes with his horses. In religion he is an Evangelist, and a
Reformer in politics. Although asked several times, he has always refused office of any kind. He m. Mary Holtzman. Issue: William, tailoring in Embro; Crystal, tailor in Mich.; Mrs. Jacob Shultz, Mich.; Wesley, in Winnipeg; Mrs. Sheely, Mich.; Lydia, in Mich.; Peter, in Mich.; Norman, in N. W. T.; Nelson,
with his brother in Embro learning tailoring; Emma, at home, and Edmon at home.

Nicholas, b. in Germany 1806; d. 1880 at 74 years, came with his parents to Puslinch Tp. in 1832. He
received 100 acres, lot 27, front con. 8. After his brother Philip was killed in 1846, he farmed lot 26, until his nephews were of age. He cleared his farm, and also owned a farm in Steven Tp., Huron Co. He was a Lutheran and a Liberal. He m. Charlotte Yantz. Issue: Mrs. Wm. Schneider, Clifford, Mrs.
Gottlieb Morelock, Steven Tp.; Mrs. Martin, Steven Tp.; Mrs. Chas. Martin, and Louisa, Hamilton; Nicholas. in Steven Tp., and Henry.

Henry succeeded to the homestead at his father's death, and has since lived there. He carries on mixed farming, and keeps good horses. He is an Evangelical and an Independent Liberal. He m. Mary, dau. of John Winer, Brock rd. Issue: William, in Man.; Emma. Guelph; John N., at home; Lottie, at home; Nellie, Lena, David, and Harry.

Peter married Margret. Margret was born about 1773 in France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1851, Brock Township, Ontario County, Ontario