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Peter W. Toews

Birth	:	7 Jan 1831 Russia
Death	:	28 Oct 1922 Swalwell, Strathmore Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Linden Mennonite Cemetery, Linden, Strathmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	51.5902894, -113.4504491
Description	:	Peter W. Toews married Aganetha Barkman. Their wedding bans were proclaimed in Neukirch, Molotschna, on December 16, 1851. The Peter Toews family lived in Prangenau where son Jacob was born. In 1856 the family had moved to Margenau where they lived for 11 years. Son Johann has written that: "besides a small farm, my father operated an oil press for custom work." Peter W. Toews erred on occasion. January 24, 1865: "Peter Toews of Margenau, confessed and asked forgiveness for having played checkers in the public house while driving to Berdjansk. He was forgiven." In 1867 the Peter Toews family... Read More	Peter W. Toews married Aganetha Barkman. Their wedding bans were proclaimed in Neukirch, Molotschna, on December 16, 1851. The Peter Toews family lived in Prangenau where son Jacob was born. In 1856 the family had moved to Margenau where they lived for 11 years. Son Johann has written that: "besides a small farm, my father operated an oil press for custom work." Peter W. Toews erred on occasion. January 24, 1865: "Peter Toews of Margenau, confessed and asked forgiveness for having played checkers in the public house while driving to Berdjansk. He was forgiven." In 1867 the Peter Toews family moved to Rosenfeld, Borsenko. At the time of the immigration of 1874 Peter Toews and neighbor Peter Penner (1816-84) were given the responsibility of "completing the land transfers in their villages and bringing with them the final money." In August of the same year the two men and their families immigrated to Manitoba, Canada, where they joined the larger group which had arrived in Winnipeg on July 31. Two letters written by Peter W. Toews whilst en-route on the journey across land and sea are extant and were published in 1990. The Toews family settled in Blumenort, Manitoba. He immediately built a house, big enough so that when Rev. Jacob M. Barkman arrived a month later, they were able to stay with them. In 1875 Aganetha's father died in their home in Blumenort. Peter W. Toews farmed in a large way owning one of two steam engine threshing outfits in the district. In 1877 he acquired a grass mower. In 1878 Peter and son bought a Watrus steam engine and threshing machine, an upright stationary engine. He also operated a saw mill: "In 1879 the Toews' saw mill was overhauled at Abr. R. Reimer's blacksmith shop in Blumenort for the high cost of $7.90. Neighbor Abr. R. Reimer frequently referred to the Peter W. Toews family in his journal: "April 1, 1879, worship held at P. Toews. June 24, 1879, old Toewsche very sick. July 20 1879, ...their maid was so sick it seemed she would die. Sept. 2, 1879, Kl. Reimer and Fr. Kroeker from Steinbach brought two men from the States to P. Toews' for dinner. They were Pentel and Schimdel, a preacher, who wanted to investigate the Mennonites. After dinner P. Toews Sr. brought them to Bergthal. Nov. 9, 1879, Holdeman preached among the English. After dinner he was at P. Toewses." Peter W. Toews was the first Aeltester of the Kleine Gemeinde East Reserve Brandordnung serving from 1875 to 1880. In this capacity Toews recieved a receipt from his cousin Cornelius P. Toews on August 17, 1879. In 1882 the Toews family joined the Holdeman Church. In the early 1890s the Peter moved to Greenland where he farmed. Peter W. Toews was affectionatley known as "Grossfoda" Toews to a large circle of family and descendants. He died while staying at the home of his eldest daughter Ann, Mrs. Isaac DeVeer in Swalwell, Alberta, where he was buried. from: Dynasties of the Mennonite Kleine Gemeinde in IMperial Russia and North America, by Delbert Plett, pp 501-502. _______________________________________________________________ Birth: 7 Jan 1831, Lindenau, Molotschna, South Russia Baptism: Jun 1850, Russia Immigration: 27 Jul 1874, S. S. Peruvian; arrived Quebec City, Quebec Death: 28 Oct 1922, Greenland, Manitoba ?? SPOUSE: Barkman, Aganetha, 6 Jun 1828, Married: 30 Dec 1851; Molotschna Colony, South Russia Children: 1 Toews, Anna, 19 Feb 1853 2 Toews, Aganetha, 1 Apr 1854 3 Toews, Jacob B., 21 Feb 1855 4 Toews, Peter, 4 Aug 1856 5 Toews, Gertruda, 20 Jul 1857 6 Toews, Peter B. "Grouta", 19 Jan 1859 7 Toews, Margaretha, 8 Oct 1860 8 Toews, Johan, 1862 9 Toews, Katharina, 15 Sep 1863 10 Toews, Johann B., 18 Mar 1865 11 Toews, Elizabeth, 24 Jul 1867 12 Toews, Cornelius, 1869 Parents: Father: Toews, Jacob Cornelius, 23 Feb 1805 Mother: Wiebe, Anna, 9 Dec 1801

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Peter W. Toews's memorial is located at: Linden Mennonite Cemetery, Linden, Strathmore Census Division, Canada.
When did Peter W. Toews death?
Peter W. Toews death on 28 Oct 1922 in Swalwell, Strathmore Census Division, Alberta, Canada
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Latitude: 51.5902894
Longitude: -113.4504491

Family Members:

Parent

Anna Wiebe Toews

(1801 - 1881)

Spouse

Aganetha “Agnes” Barkman Toews

(1828 - 1899)

Siblings

Anna Lena Toews Barkman

(1827 - 1881)

Jacob Toews

(1836 - 1920)

Children

Anna Wiebe - Toews DeVeer

(1853 - 1935)

Jacob B. Toews

(1855 - 1938)

Gertrude Toews Penner

(1857 - 1892)

Peter Barkman “Grouta” Toews

(1859 - 1945)

Peter B “Grouta” Toews

(1859 - 1945)

Deacon John B. Toews

(1865 - 1967)

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Coordinate: 51.5902894, -113.4504491

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23. Meehan Cemetery
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