Abraham Erb

Abraham Erb (12 July 1772 – 6 September 1830), generally considered the founder of Waterloo, Ontario, was the first Mennonite settler from Pennsylvania. His brother John is considered the founder of the Preston community in Cambridge, Ontario. Abraham offered help to many immigrants from his native Pennsylvania area through the means of education, shelter, and employment as they chose to move from the United States to Upper Canada. He was married to Magdaena and had one biological child, who died at the age of seven, and two adoptive children.[1]

Abraham Erb 1772-1830 historical sign in Waterloo Park

Erb also built what is now known as the Erb-Kumpf House in c. 1812, making it likely the oldest home in Waterloo or one of the oldest homes in Waterloo.[2][3][4]

References
  1. "City of Waterloo website". Archived from the original on 2011-08-28. Retrieved 2011-07-01.
  2. "Erb-Kumpf House". Canada's Historic Places. February 13, 2009. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  3. "The Erb-Kumpf House". WRX Property Group. Archived from the original on December 29, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  4. "Erb-Kumpf House, 172 King Street South". Historic Waterloo. Archived from the original on December 29, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.


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