Ruth Margaret Shoemaker

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• Name: Ruth Margaret Bish
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131098

Notes:

BISH, Ruth. Ruth Margaret Bish (nee Shoemaker) passed away peacefully with family at her side on October 3, 2013 at the age of 84. Ruth is fondly remembered by daughters Lucille Bish (Bill McAndrew) and Evelyn Bish; grandchildren Bruce McAndrew, Louise McAndrew, Jake White, and Nicole White; and family friend Kim MacIntyre. Predeceased by her husband William (Bill) in 2012.

A life-long Kitchener resident until her later years when she and Bill moved to Chatham, Ruth was the daughter of Emanuel (Manny) and Lillian Shoemaker. Manny was President of McBrine Luggage for many years. Ruth and Bill met at Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate. They celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on May 26, 2011.

Ruth attended Stratford Teachers' College, then taught at several schools in Kitchener. But her joy and true vocation was caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. She celebrated our successes and comforted our sadness, always with calm words and a smile.

Ruth was active in Holy Cross Lutheran Church, particularly with the Women's Guild. She loved the family cottage at Grand Bend, where she enjoyed swimming, reading on the beach, sunsets on the deck, and "happy hour" with her family and friends.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, on Wednesday, October 9 from 2 \endash 4 p.m. and 7 \endash 8 p.m. A further visitation will be held on Thursday October 10 at 10 a.m., with the funeral service at 11 a.m., Pastor Nolan Astley officiating. Reception to follow at the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre.

As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance would be appreciated in recognition of the doctors, specialists and nursing staff who cared for Ruth at both the Chatham and Sydenham Campuses. Condolences may be left at: www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com.


Waterloo Region Record 4 Oct 2013

Ruth married William Edward "Bill" Bish 26 May 1956. William (son of Lance Corporal Edward Noble Bish and Winnifred E. "Winnie" Bechtel) was born 26 Jan 1930; died 4 Jan 2012. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/118307069
• Name: E. J. Shoemaker
• Name: Manny Shoemaker
• Occupation: manager of McBrine Luggage
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185603
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sales Rep. Trunk Factory
• Residence: 1921, 32 Roy St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sales Manager

Emanuel married Lillian Elizabeth Lein 5 Sep 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lillian (daughter of John B. Lein and Margareth Klinck) was born 26 Aug 1902, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/118307086
• Name: Lillian Elizabeth Shoemaker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26642
• Residence: 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21655814
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-323761
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tinsmith
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tinsmith
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tinsmith, Store
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tinsmith, Hardware Store
• Residence: 1921, 32 Roy St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Local relatives were grieved to hear of the passing of Mr. Jacob Shoemaker in Kitchener on Friday afternoon. The late Mr. Shoemaker the younger son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Shoemaker of this place was born and brought up here and also served his apprenticeship as tinsmith with Mr. Dahmer, the local tinsmith and hardware merchant. He later went to Kitchener, where he lived since.

A large number of village and district relatives and friends paid their last respects by attending his funeral held in Kitchener on Monday afternoon.

Waterloo Chronicle 11 Jun 1936, p. 2

Jacob married Emma Margaret Bauman 10 May 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Emanuel P. Bauman and Maria "Mary" Hemmerich) was born 8 Aug 1876, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21655870
• Name: Emma Margaret Shoemaker
• Eby ID Number: 00002-412.2
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 32 Roy St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Mrs. Jacob Shoemaker

Death removed Emma Margaret Shoemaker, wife of Jacob Shoemaker, who died at her home, 32 Roy street, Kitchener, Wednesday afternoon, March 8th, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Shoemaker was born in Conestogo, August 8, 1876 and was therefore 56 years old. She was a daughter of Emanuel P. Bauman and Maria Hemmerich, deceased, and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Surviving are her husband, three children, Agnes, Mrs. J. Rockel, Emanuel and Martin, all of Kitchener, and four grandchildren with one brother, Emanuel Bowman, and four sisters, Mrs. W. Besserer, Mrs. A. Stauffer, Mrs. G. Main and Miss Hulda Bowman, all of Kitchener.

The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon with services at St. Paul's Church. Interment was made in Woodland cemetery.

Waterloo Chronicle 16 Mar 1933, p. 5

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26638
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1890, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carriage maker
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Business: Abt 1900, 19 Church St. E., Elmira, Ontario; J. B. Lein's Carriage Shop
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carriage Maker
• Residence: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mr. J. B. Lein was born on a farm near Elmira, He attended the Elmira public schools and was apprenticed to a local carriage builder in 1883. Later he worked in the wood working department of the Elmira foundry and ten years ago commenced business on his own account. He is doing an extensive business in manufacturing, painting, repairing and selling all kinds of vehicles. He keeps on hand a well assorted stock of wagons, buggies, carriages, sleighs and cutters and is local agent for the Canada Carriage Co., the Hamburg Wagon Co., the Palmerston Carriage Co., The Tudope Carriage co. and the Campbell Co., London.

\b\iEnterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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MR. JOHN B. LEIN HAS DEPARTED LIFE

WAS A SUCCESSFUL AND ESTEEMED CITIZEN

Elmira citizens were generally grieved to learn on Tuesday forenoon that Mr. John B. Lein had passed from life unto death at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schmidt, of Kitchener.

He had been ailing in health for a period of two years and had during the last six months been ill. Being of a quiet disposition, he bore silently his bodily troubles. Several weeks ago these became aggravated and his physician was called on and later a specialist in consultation. An X-Ray photograph showed that he was afflicted with cancer of the stomach, liver and bowels.

On Thursday of last week he was conveyed to his daughter's home in order that he might the more conveniently receive special treatment in Kitchener, in the hope of prolonging his life. Being unable to retain nourishment, he weakened rapidly and passed away at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning. His remains were on Wednesday afternoon brought to Elmira.

Mr. Lein was born near Heidelberg on March 5, 1864. His father, the late John Lein, afterward purchased a farm East of Elmira, where the family was reared and attended the Elmira Public School. In 1883, John B. was apprenticed to a wagonmaker in Elmira, later he was employed for a time at the Elmira Foundry. In 1893 he began business for himself as a wagonmaker. In 1916, he obtained the agency for a motor car.

Mr. Lein was on May 19, 1889, wedded to Miss Margareth Klinck, daughter of Mr. Charles Klinck Sr. Their union was blessed with five children. Three children died in their infancy; Karl John, Frederick William and Esther. Two daughters survive: Mrs. G. W. Schmidt and Miss Lillian Lein of Kitchener. One brother, Mr. Philip Lein, of Elmira, and four sisters are still living. His sisters are: Mrs. Henry Zilliax, Mrs. David Hollinger, Mrs. Louis Doerfier all of Elmira and Mrs. Louis Hollinger, of St. Jacobs. His age was 57 years, 3 months and 17 days.

On Saturday next at 2 o'clock p.m., his funeral will be held from the family residence on Factory Street to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for services, which will be held in English and German, after which interment in the Elmira Union Cemetery will take place. Mr. Lein will be missed by a host of friends. He was of a naturally quiet disposition but a man of his word. His customers and fellow citizens admired him for his reliability and industry. A good and useful citizen has departed.

To Mrs. Lein and daughters, will be extended the sincere sympathy of the town and district in their irreparable loss of a kind and loving husband and father.

John married Margareth Klinck 19 May 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margareth (daughter of Karl "Charles" Klinck and Elizabeth Hollinger) was born 12 Nov 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1951; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maggie Klinck
• Name: Margareth Lein
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26633
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: John Schumacher
• Name: John Shoemaker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87629
• Residence: 1862, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker

Johann — Agnes Schweitzer. Agnes (daughter of John Conrad "Conrad" Schweitzer and Ann Klautz) was born 6 Aug 1833, , Germany; died 27 Mar 1918, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Schumacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87630
• Immigration: 1866
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: E P Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-412
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith Apprentice
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Employee Bicycle Factory
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist in Clock Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Emanuel P. Baumann, "the eldest son of Christian W. Baumann and his second wife, resides in Conestogo where he is engaged in the implement business. He is married to Mary Hemmerich, They have had a family of ten 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.].

Emanuel — Maria "Mary" Hemmerich. Maria (daughter of George Michael "Michael" Hemmerich and Margaretha Herbold) was born 27 Oct 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria "Mary" Bauman
• Name: Mary Hemmerich
• Eby ID Number: 00002-412.1
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1921, 12 Clarence Place, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Interesting: pioneer, story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114140
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; 2 storey log house
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

At the ripe old age of 85 years and 4 months one of the pioneer citizens of the township was called from temporal to eternal life last Sunday forenoon, in the person of Mr. John Lein. Deceased was born in Hessia, Germany in 1823, came to America when a young man, settled near Heidelberg where he became acquainted with and married a Miss Brechbiehl who predeceased him several years ago. After residing a number of years near Heidelberg, the young couple removed to the farm about a mile east of Elmira, now occupied by Mr. David S. Brubacher. Here they lived 28 years and removed to Elmira 13 years ago. Five children survive him, all of whom are residents of this district. They are Mrs. Henry Zilliax, Mrs. David Hollinger, Philip, John, Mary Ann of Elmira and Mrs. L. Hollinger of St. Jacobs. The departed was known as a man of many good qualities. He was a quiet disposition, a kind father and a respected citizen. He was remarkably hardy for his age and was up to the day of his death, in good health. Sunday morning he arose as usual, and while attending to his household duties was seized with a spell of dizziness, the effect of heart failure, which resulted in death before noon. The funeral took place Wednesday and was largely attended.

Elmira Signet 22 Oct 1908

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Death of John Lein. - One of the eldest residents of the village passed away quite unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 15th in the person of Mr. John Lein. Deceased got up in the morning as usual and did some work around the house. About nine o'clock he complained of not feeling well. He laid down and after a while fell into what seemed a natural sleep, but shortly before twelve o'clock he suddenly expired without regaining consciousness. Deceased has lived in Elmira over thirteen years. Six children survive, namely Mary Ann, who iived with her father, Mrs. Henry Zilliax town, Mrs. L. Hollinger, St. Jacobs, Mrs. David Hollinger, Philip and John, Elmira.

The Chronicle Telegraph 29 Oct 1908, p. 1

John married Catherine Brechibiehl 20 Feb 1848, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Johann Philip "Philip" Brechbiel and Maria Katharina "Catharina" Boehmer) was born 1 Dec 1831, , Germany; died 23 Jun 1906, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Brechbill
• Name: Catherine Lein
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26645
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Death came suddenly to Mrs. John Lein sr, last Friday night. Late in the evening deceased was apparently as well as ever. An hour later she was seized with shortness of breath, resulting no doubt of heart trouble, and before a doctor could reach her bedside she was dead.

Deceased's maiden name was Brechbiehl. She was a native of Rhinish Bavaria, Germany, and came to this country 72 years ago, with her parents who settled on a farm 2 miles below St. Jacobs, near the Heidelberg road. She was married to Mr. John Lein, and with him removed to the Seaton farm, about a mile east of Elmira, forty years ago. Here they lived thirty years, then removed to Elmira. Although unable to move about freely on account of rheumatic trouble, deceased enjoyed fair health until a few years ago when she suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she, however recovered. She lived a quiet, and useful life and leaves to mourn her departure her aged husband, two sons and four daughter. The former are Philip and John, both of Elmira, and the latter are Mrs. Louis Hollinger, of St. Jacobs, Mrs. Hy. Zilliax, Mrs. David Hollinger, and Miss Mary Ann of Elmira. The funeral took place last Monday and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends of the deceased.

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• Interesting: life story, pioneer
• Name: Charles Klinck
• Name: Charles Klink
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26624
• Immigration: 1853, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1856
• Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

VETERAN CITIZEN IS CALLED BY DEATH

Mr. Karl Klinck, Patriarch of Community Lays Down His Task

WAS SPLENDID TYPE
Came to Canada From Germany When Nineteen Years of Age

Yesterday morning Elmira's veteran citizen, Mr. Karl Klinck, laid down the weapons of battle after having fought the good fight as one of the earliest pioneers of this district for nearly three-quarters of a century. He was the oldest male resident of this town, having just celebrated his eighty-ninth birthday a week ago. His illness was of short duration, as he was seriously ill for only a few days. He had for years been a familiar figure on the streets of Elmira, and his death has caused universal regret.

Mr. Klinck was born in the Palatinate (Rhinish Bavaria), that picturesque province of Germany, which came so near destruction at the end of the great war, just before the armistice was declared in November, 1918. His old home was but a few miles from the place where the cannons uttered their last roars.

After his school days he was apprenticed to the Cabinet Makers' trade in a neighboring town. The reminiscences of Mr. Klinck's apprentice years, as he occasionally related them for the benefit of the younger generation, are interesting. The ways of the world in those days were hard but they were productive of men well able to take care of themselves and men admirably fitted to take up the pioneer life of the new world to which many later emigrated. His duties as an apprentice were to pay a certain amount of money as "Lehrgeld"; to rise at 5 o'clock in the morning; to do certain chores in the shop and house of his master and to work at the bench from six o'clock in the morning until late at night. Breakfast was served at six and consisted of a few buns and a cup of coffee. Then there was nothing to eat before dinner was served. Dinner consisted of meat and soup, which was served so hot that the eating of it was a painful operation.

If an apprentice ever forgot that he had no business in the company of his journeyman fellow workers after hours, he was effectively reminded of his place in society by a thorough boxing of his ears. Under such conditions the life an apprentice was not a "cinch" as the expression now goes. However he grew to be a strong healthy young man of 18 when his apprenticeship ended. Then he entered upon his "Wandershaft," going from place to place working a few weeks in a shop, thus learning methods practiced by other masters.

In 1854, at the age of 19 years, Mr. Klinck emigrated to America. He embarked at Havre, on a sail ship, which required about six weeks to make the voyage and which had the cholera on board. He saw twenty-six of his fellow passengers who had died from the disease placed on a board in a covering of sail cloth, slid into the sea where the monsters of the deep took possession of the bodies before they had time to sink. From New York harbor he came by rail to Berlin (Kitchener) whence he started off on a rainy, muddy autumn day, by foot, to Elmira, where his uncle, the late Henry Christman, kept hotel, in the house which formerly stood where now stands the Steddick House. There were then but few houses in the village. The streets were in a lamentable condition and altogether, the contrast between the country he had left and the wilderness to which he had wandered was not calculated to impress him favorably with his adopted country. Nevertheless, he looked for work and found it with the late Mr. Henry Martin who was the pioneer builder and contractor of this part of the country.

After his marriage 1860, he took up residence on the farm and converted the primitive, stumpy acres into one of the finest and most fertile farms of the district, at the same time following his trade of building and manufacturing furniture, etc. during the winter months. He bought building lots in the village, prepared the material in the winter and erected some fifteen houses and stored [worked?] on them during the summer months, his enterprise helping materially in making Elmira the central place of business in northern Waterloo. He was also identified with many forward movements and his influence could always be found on the side of enterprise and progressiveness. To write a history of his activities would be to write a history of Elmira and the district around it. Briefly he adapted himself to the conditions he met, was an energetic worker, was blessed with good health, took reverses philosophically and while rearing a large family with the assistance of his good wife, he attained easy circumstances, so that he was able to retire from the farm to the village in the year 1903, since which time he was active and busy as formerly though not so severely taxed for production. He possessed many of the sterling qualities of character as well as the high sense of justice and respect for the law which were so instrumental in laying the foundations for the moral solidity of this comparatively new country and which might well be emulated by the present generation. Socially he was genial and considerate and made many friends by whom he will be greatly missed. With few interruptions he enjoyed good health so that he was able to be about and to take a live interest in his surroundings.

Deceased was a member of the Lutheran church and a firm adherent to the excellent precepts of the great Reformer which descended to him through his forefathers of several centuries, before the religious sky of the old land was clouded by the modern theology which precipitated Germany into a maze of doubt and unbelief. He is survived by his eleven children, namely Catherine at home; George, until lately editor of the Elmira Signet, and now engaged in various business enterprises in Elmira; Margaret (Mrs. J.B. Lein); Caroline (Mrs. John H. Miller); Lizzie at home; Charles N., optician; August, mechanical foreman in the Elmira Rubber Factory; Clara (Mrs. Wm. Heckendorn) and Ida at home. Besides these he leaves behind twenty-one grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters, Mrs. P. Jansen and Mrs. Henry Dunke. These will mourn the loss of a generous, kind-hearted family head who enjoyed their love as well as the respect of the whole community. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from his late residence at 14 Arthur Street. A service will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran church after which interment will take place in the Elmira Union Cemetery.

The Elmira Signet 12 Jun 1924



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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

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In 1881 living with Carl in Woolwich was an 18 year old Nicholaus Klinck who was born in Germany.

Karl married Elizabeth Hollinger 3 Jan 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of George Hollinger and Margareth Brechbiel) was born 22 Sep 1840, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Klinck
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26625
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

MRS. CHAS. KLINCK, SR. DIED ON TUESDAY
WAS ONE OF ELMIRA'S OLDEST AND MOST RESPECTED CITIZENS

A resident of Elmira for upward of sixty years, and an honored wife and mother departed this life on Tuesday, January 4, inst., in the person of Mrs. Charles Klinck, Sr. The deceased lady had reached the ripe age of 80 years 3 months and 13 days.

Mrs. Klinck's maiden name was Elizabeth Hollinger. She and Mr. Klinck were married on January 3, 1860, at the then town of Berlin by the Rev. Mr. Bindemann. Her home was in Heidelberg and there the young couple resided for three months before removing to Elmira in April of 1860. On January 3, 1920, they had the rare good fortune of celebrating their diamond wedding, representing sixty years of happy married life. Their children number nine and all of these were able to attend the diamond wedding celebration.

Mr. Klinck, her husband is still in fairly good health, though he has passed his 85^th birthday. The names of their surviving children are: Miss Catherine Klinck, who lives at home, Mr. George Klinck, Mrs. John B. Lein, Mr. Charles N. Klinck, Misses Carolline and Lizzie Klinck, living at home, Mr. August Klinck, Mrs. William Heckendorn and Miss Ida, living at home.

All the children and grandchildren with the exception of one granddaughter (Mrs. W.D. Schmidt, of Kitchener) reside in Elmira.
Mr. and Mrs. Klinck's grandchildren number twenty and their great-grandchildren four. Of her father's family, only Mrs. Margaret Wahl of Elmira survives her.

During the first 43 years of their married life, Mr. and Mrs. Klinck lived on the farm opposite the C.P.R. station, adjacent to Elmira, on north Arthur street. When her husband purchased the farm it was in a primitive state. Mrs. Klinck proved a valuable helpmate to him in their task of meeting and overcoming the vicissitudes which beset pioneers in Northern Waterloo. She was a woman of sound Christian principles, possessed considerable strength of character and was a pattern of industry.

In 1903 Mr. and Mrs. Klinck retired to a fine residence on North Arthur street. During those sixty years, Mr. and Mrs. Klinck had lived in only two houses. The one on the farm and the other a quarter of a mile from it on the ?? street.

Mrs. Klinck had for thirty-seen years been a sufferer from rheumatism, and for about seven years she had been unable to leave her home. Shortly before Christmas, she became ill, but it was not until Sunday morning that her condition became serious. She grew gradually weaker and death ended her sufferings on Tuesday.

Her funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from her late residence, proceeding to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for services, after which interment will take place in the Elmira Union Cemetery.

In her death Elmira loses a highly esteemed woman and her husband and family a beloved mother and wife. Hers has been a signally useful, fruitful life. Her departure will be sincerely mourned by all who enjoyed her friendship or acquaintance. The sympathy of the community will go out to the bereaved family. [Comment: Question marks (??) have been placed where the information was illegible in the obituary.]


Elmira Signet 6 Jan 1921