Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

William George Engelter

Male 1876 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William George Engelter was born 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George William Engelter and Catherine Schneider); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116410
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1920, Mendota, La Salle, Illinois, United States

    Notes:

    Rev. G. W. Engelter of Nendota, Ill., is visiting at the home of his sister Mrs. John Schondlemayer.

    The Chronicle Telegraph 26 Aug 1920, p. 4


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George William Engelter was born 25 Aug 1829, Konig, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany (son of George Engelter and Maria Elizabeth Ludwig); died 14 Mar 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: William Engelter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108251
    • Immigration: 1833, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Georg Wilhelm Engelter

    An old settler, Georg Wilhelm Engelter, died near Heidelberg on March 14. He was born in 1829 in Koenig, Hesse-Darmstadt, came to Canada with his parents in 1833 and has lived since then in the same place near Heidelberg. In 1859, he married Catharina Schneider of Wilmot Township and from this marriage, two sons and six daughters were borne. In religion, he was a member of the Protestant fellowship, and in political matters, he always supported the Reform Party. In his entire life, he always enjoyed the respect and love of his friends and acquaintances. For three years, he was sickly, due to his increasing age and since the middle of January, he was so sickly that he was forced to remain in bed.

    Berliner Journal 22 Mar 1900 pg 4 col 3. Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk for the Kitchener Public Library

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    Death of Geo. W. Engelter.

    An old and highly respected citizen of Heidelberg passed away on Wednesday evening, in the person of Geo. W. Engelter. Deceased was a native of Germany but resided in Heidelberg since 1833. He was 70 years of age at the time of his death. A wife, two sons and six daughters survive. The children are: William of Berlin, Norman of Toronto, Mrs. Wahl and Mrs. Stockfish of Toronto, Miss Emma and Mrs. Maier of Berlin and Lizzie and Maud at home. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 1.30 p. m. to the Evangelical church in Heidelberg and interment will take place in that village.

    Waterloo County Chronicle 22 Mar 1900, p. 7

    George married Catherine Schneider 20 Apr 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Lorenz Schneider and Magdalena "Lena" Lienhardt) was born 13 May 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1923, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherine Schneider was born 13 May 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Lorenz Schneider and Magdalena "Lena" Lienhardt); died 29 Jan 1923, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Engelter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116343
    • Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1921, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    ENGELTER - At Heidelberg, Jan. 29th. Mrs. William Engelter, aged 82 years.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 8 Feb 1923

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Engelter was born 25 Dec 1863, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1907, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary E. Engelter was born 24 Jan 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1908, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Wilhelmina "Minnie" Engelter was born 18 Jan 1868, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Emma Engelter was born Jun 1871, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Dec 1951.
    5. Leah Engelter was born 1873, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 1. William George Engelter was born 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Norman Engelter was born 4 Mar 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Martha Caroline Engelter was born 25 Nov 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1974; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  George Engelter was born 1808, , Germany; died 1861, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108406

    George — Maria Elizabeth Ludwig. Maria was born 10 Feb 1807, Konig, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany; died 24 Jul 1878, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Maria Elizabeth Ludwig was born 10 Feb 1807, Konig, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany; died 24 Jul 1878, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Ludwig
    • Name: Maria Elizabeth Engelter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108654

    Children:
    1. 2. George William Engelter was born 25 Aug 1829, Konig, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany; died 14 Mar 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Lorenz Schneider was born 1816, , Germany; died 25 Mar 1882, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24591P
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Lived with daughter Leah wife of Christian Bowman.

    Lorenz — Magdalena "Lena" Lienhardt. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob Lienhardt and Catharine Riehl) was born 16 Feb 1822, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 5 Mar 1877; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Magdalena "Lena" Lienhardt was born 16 Feb 1822, , Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Jacob Lienhardt and Catharine Riehl); died 5 Mar 1877; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena "Lena" Schneider
    • Name: Magdalena Lehnhard
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24592P
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Children:
    1. 3. Catherine Schneider was born 13 May 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1923, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jacob Lorenz Schneider was born 22 Aug 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1927, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mildmay United Cemetery, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth Schneider was born 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Anna Maria "Mary" Schneider was born 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1898.
    5. Lea Schneider was born 23 Mar 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jonas L. Snider was born 20 Sep 1853, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jan 1940, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Leah Snider was born 21 May 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1908, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Margaret Schneider was born 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. John Leinhardt Schneider was born 18 Mar 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1941, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethesda Community Cemetery, Moorefield, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Henry Schneider was born 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Jacob Lienhardt was born Abt 1795, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00104-5799.4
    • Residence: 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Jacob married Catharine Riehl 1819. Catharine was born 1 Jul 1783, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 15.  Catharine Riehl was born 1 Jul 1783, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catharine Lienhardt
    • Name: Catharine Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: 00104-5799.3

    Children:
    1. Jacob Lienhardt was born Jul 1819, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Margaret L. Lienhardt was born CALC 18 Jun 1820, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 27 Jun 1888, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Magdalena "Lena" Lienhardt was born 16 Feb 1822, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 5 Mar 1877; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian Lienhardt was born Abt 1825; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Maria Lienhardt was born Abt 1827; died Yes, date unknown.