Sgt. Floyd Stanley Schmidt

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56574923
• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128368P

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Another of Elmira's beloved sons has paid the supreme sacrifice by laying down his life for freedom, when the official word was received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt, Hampton Street, their only son Floyd was killed in action Aug. 27th.

Floyd was twenty-four years of age and was born and raised in Elmira receiving his schooling in the public and high school here. He enlisted in Oct. 1941, and for ten months was in training at No. 10 Training Centre, Kitchener. At the finish of his training he volunteered for special duty with the First Special Service Force, made up of American and Canadian soldiers. Intensive training for nine months at Helena, Montana and shorter periods in West Virginia and Vermont followed.

First overseas duty was at Kiska during August of 1943 when his special unit were among the first to land at Kiska. The Japs had gone but the training and skill attained by the unit was definitely shown here as the highest. It was in the months to come, an inspiration to all troop units in the Allied armies.

Since December, 1943, Floyd was in Italy and went through some of the toughest work assigned to his unit. The Germans came to hate unabated this unit which they named "The Black Devils". Just before the invasion of France the unit was moved to England and were among the first to land on the invasion coast of Normandy.

Floyd was a good living young man and was very popular among a host of friends in the community. His supreme sacrifice has brought deep sorrow to many.

Memorial Service

A public Memorial Service will be held for Floyd in Zion Evangelical Church, Elmira, on Sunday afternoon, September 24th, at 2 p.m.
All war veterans are hereby asked to meet in the basement of the church on Sunday at 1:50 p.m. under the direction of Adjt. Ed. Plant, as well as all men in uniform, to participate in the service as a body and take their assigned place with the church as guard of honor.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99327600
• Name: Freddie Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30624
• Residence: 1902, 8 Roy St, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cutting, Shoe Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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FREDERICK SCHMIDT

Frederick Schmidt, 61, of 20 Hampton St., Elmira, died suddenly at K-W Hospital on Christmas Day.

He was born in Chesley, April 11, 1895, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt was owner of the Elmira Bootee Company and was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, Elmira.

Surviving are his wife, the former Hilda Wideman and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Ruppel of Kitchener, and Mrs. Walter Seim of Guelph. A son, Floyd, was killed in the Second World War.

The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor where services were conducted in the chapel Thursday, December 27, at 3 p.m. Burial was in Elmira Cemetery. Rev. J. W. Siebert afficiated.

Frederick — Hilda May Wideman. Hilda (daughter of Truman Wideman and Susannah S. Snider) was born 28 Nov 1894, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1967, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hilda May Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-13268
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Packer, Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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MRS. FREDERICK SCHMIDT

Mrs. Frederick Schmidt of 20 Hampton St., Elmira, died at her home Nov. 2 after a brief illness. She was 72.

The former Hilda Wideman, she was born in Woolwich Township Nov. 28, 1894. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Truman Wideman.

She was predeceased by her husband in December, 1956 and by her son, Floyd, who was killed overseas during the Second World War. She was also predeceased by two brothers and three sisters.

She was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, Elmira.

Surviving are one brother, Edmund of Middletown, Ohio and one sister, Mrs. Emma Bauman of Waterloo.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, where service was conducted Saturday, Rev. M. E. Reuber officiated, Burial was in Elmira cemetery.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178812
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1902, 8 Roy St, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foreman, Tannery
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Aaron married Maggie Kreller 5 May 1891, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. Maggie was born 8 May 1863, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178813
• Residence: 1902, 8 Roy St, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30521185
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8057
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1885, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; hotel keeper
• Occupation: 1890, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mason
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Truman Wideman, "is married to Susannah Snyder and resides in Elmira where he is engaged in blacksmithing. To them are born eight children".

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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ESTEEMED RESIDENT DEAD

In the death of Truman Wideman who passed away Wednesday, Nov. 15th Elmira loses a widely known and esteemed citizen. Deceased had been ill only a few days having suffered a stroke on Nov. 7th and his death came as a shock to his large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Friday to the Elmira Mennonite church where Rev. E. Bean and Bishop Jonas Snider conducted the service after which interment was made in the Mennonite cemetery. The pall bearers were David Hollinger Menno Snider, Gus Pfaff, Norman Martin, Andrew Wilson and E. Schmidt.

The late Truman Wideman was born on the Peterson farm near Hawkesville, June 1st, 1848. He followed farming for sixteen years on the John Bricker farm two miles west of Elmira. He later moved to: Elmira and bought the blacksmith shop of Jas Stewart which he conducted until a few years ago when. he retired. He was married to Miss Snider their union being blessed with. three sons und five daughters, namely: Nathaniel and Edmund of Detroit, Agnes of Ottawa, Lydia (Mrs. Norman Sulder) of Winterbourne, Clara (Mrs. Byron Trussler) of Waterloo Leah of Kitchener, Hilda (Mrs Fred Schmidt) and Fums (Mrs. Emmanuel Brox) of Elmira Also two brothers John of St Jacobs and Menno of New Jerusalem and one sister, Mrs. Jacob Shoemaker of Elmira and eighteen grandchildren

ATTENDED FUNERAL

Among those who attended the funeral of the late Louis Friedman at Hamilton on Tuesday were J. 13, Weber, Elmira, Martin Friedman, West Montrose; Philip Friedman, Gall: Herman Brohman of Brantford. The late Mr Friedman farmed at West Montrose until two years ago when health failed him and he has been confined at the Ontario Hospital since passing away Sunday, Nov 13.

The Chronicle Telegraph 23 Nov 1922, p. 6

Truman — Susannah S. Snider. Susannah (daughter of David S. Snider and Leah Snyder) was born 26 Sep 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1936; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah S. Wideman
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6135
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Susannah S. Snider, "was born September 26th, 1853. She is married to Truman Wideman, a blacksmith and carriage ironer"

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Wideman.-Susannah (Snider) Wideman was born near Elmira, Ont., Sept. 26, 1853; died at her home in Elmira on March 20, 1936; aged 82 y. 5 m. 18 d. She was married to Truman Wideman who predeceased her. To this union were born 10 children, 2 having predeceased her. Those that survive are Lydian (Mrs. Norman Snider), Leah, Nathaniel, Clara (Mrs. Byron Trussler), Angus, Emma (Mrs. Onias Bowman), Hilda (Mrs. Fred Schmidt), and Edmund. There also survive 20 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in the Elmira Mennonite Church in charge of Brethren Oliver D. Snider and Jonas Snider. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

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Mrs. Susannah Wideman

There died at her home in Elmira on March 20, Mrs. Susannah Wideman, relict of the late Truman Wideman, in her 83rd year. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Onies Bowman and Mrs. Fred Schmidt, Elmira, Mrs. Byron Trussler, Waterloo, Mrs. Norman Snider, Winterbourne, and Miss, Lea of Kitchener; three sons, Angus of Ottawa, Nathaniel of Detroit, and Edmond of Cincinitti. The funeral was held on Sunday from her late residence to Elmira Mennonite cemetery for interment.

Waterloo Chronicle, 26 Mar 1936, p. 5

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• Name: Johannes Wideman
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8054
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

Notes:

John Wideman, "the third son of Jacob and Barbara (Lichty) Wideman, was born in Pickering Township, York County, Ontario, November 13th, 1817. He was married, April 25th, 1843, to Susannah, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Kreuter) Brand. She was born in Berlin, Ontario, March 1st, 1825. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Wilmot Township, near Manheim, on Rev. Moses Bowman's farm. From here they moved to Woolwich Township, a little north-west of the Conestogo Mennonite Meeting House, near the 'Peterson Farm', where he died November 24th, 1856. After his decease the widow was again married to Joseph Kinzinger. Mr. Wideman's family consisted of nine children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

John married Susannah Brandt 25 Apr 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Michael Brandt and Elizabeth Kreuter) was born 1 Mar 1825, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1914, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Kinzinger
• Name: Susannah Wideman
• Eby ID Number: 00129-8054.1
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Susannah lived with her son-in-law Josiah Shoemaker in Waterloo Township in 1901.

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• Name: David S. Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6130
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• Residence: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

David S. Snider, "was born March 7th, 1821. On October 15th, 1844, he was married to Leah, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Bowman) Snyder. She was born April 29th, 1820. In November of the same year as their marriage they moved on their farm which is composed of lot No. 113, German Company's Tract, Woolwich, Township, where they still reside. "

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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SNYDER - On the 14th of April 1900, in Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., David S. Snyder, aged 79 years, 8 days. Buried on the 16th in the West Woolwich cemetery. Funeral services by Abraham Martin from 2 Cor. 5: 1, and Paul Martin from 2 Kings 20: 1. Deceased leaves his aged companion and eight children. Hiram Weber.

HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XXXVII, No. 12, June 15, 1900 - pages 190-191

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ELMIRA

SHOE, FELT AND WOOLEN WORKS

Among the manufacturing industries of Elmira the above concern must be reckoned one of the most important, as it gives employment to the largest number of wage-earners and many of them expert and skilled mechanics. It is a part of the old Winger & Weaver Woolen factory. The latter, the first indusdry of note in this town, was established in 1856, by Peter Winger and Samuel Weaver who were prominent among the early settlers in this vicinity. They commenced operations in 1856 and continued to run it until 1873, when Mr. Henry Winger, son of the well known member of the firm, took charge and operated it until 1883, and after that in company with his brother, J. B. Winger, until 1895, at which time they added the felt manufactory. It was then operated by J. B. Winger and Amasa Winger for short one year, when in the spring of 1896, a joint stock company was formed and the plant improved and placed on a more extensive scale. The company is made up of some of the leading and most responsible citzens of the town, viz: Henry Winger, J. B. Winger, Amasa Winger, J. P. Lackhardt, Weber & Erb, M. Weichel, J. S. Weichel, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler, David Snider, Chas. Klinck and son George, Henry Mogk and Isaac Hilborn. Board of Directors: A. H Erb, President; Henry Winger, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler and J. P. Luckhardt, John Peel, Treasurer and general manager.

They manufacture both leather and felt goods, and the class of work turned out is equal in style, workmanship, finish and material to that of any other establishment of the kind in Ontario. There is a steady demand for about all the company can manufacture with their present facilities, most of their goods going to the Northwest and the Maritime Provinces. From twenty-five to thirty hands are employed. The factory is equipped with the latest and best improved machinery, and a walk through the building when all hands are at work will convince any person that experienced workmen are employed and that great care is exercised in putting the material together in a way that must produce a popular and durable article. The very latest styles of footwear are turned out. The company still continues the woolen factory and manufactures fine tweeds, flannels blankets and other woolen goods, and are always prepared for custom work.

Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 3

David married Leah Snyder 15 Oct 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Jacob J. Snider and Mary W. Bauman) was born 29 Apr 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1900; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6182
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• Residence: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Leah Snyder, "was born April 29th, 1820. On October 15th, 1844, she was married to David S. Snider, farmer."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].