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

Dorothy Marie Hallman

Female 1915 - 1954  (39 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Dorothy Marie Hallman was born 1915 (daughter of Jairus Riley Hallman and Elizabeth M. Ratz); died 1954; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146435


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jairus Riley Hallman was born 1879, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham C. Hallman and Maria "Mary" Schmidt); died 1964; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: James Hallman
    • Name: Riley Hallman
    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3550
    • Occupation: 1921, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; musician
    • Residence: 1955, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Jairus Hallman, "is also home, working on his father's farm."


    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

    Jairus — Elizabeth M. Ratz. Elizabeth (daughter of Hon. Valentine Henry Ratz and Mary Yager) was born 9 Oct 1878, Crediton, Stephen Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth M. Ratz was born 9 Oct 1878, Crediton, Stephen Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Hon. Valentine Henry Ratz and Mary Yager); died 1957; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth M. Hallman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146434

    Children:
    1. 1. Dorothy Marie Hallman was born 1915; died 1954; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Abraham C. Hallman was born 21 Apr 1832, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph B. Hallman and Susanna Clemmer); died 21 Dec 1904, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20416247
    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3538
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Notes:

    Abraham Hallman, "was born April 21st, 1832. He is married to Mary, daughter of the late Rev. George Schmidt. They reside on his father's old homestead where he is engaged in farming. To them were born the following 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.].

    Abraham — Maria "Mary" Schmidt. Maria (daughter of Rev. Dr. George R. Schmitt and Salome "Sally" Becker) was born 6 Feb 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1905, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Maria "Mary" Schmidt was born 6 Feb 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Dr. George R. Schmitt and Salome "Sally" Becker); died 28 Oct 1905, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20416631
    • Name: Maria "Mary" Hallman
    • Name: Mary Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: 00104-5803
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Maria Schmidt, "was born February 6th, 1837. She is married to Abraham, son of Joseph Hallman. They reside on a farm in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, and have a family of eleven 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.].

    Children:
    1. George S. Hallman was born 9 May 1856, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1934, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    2. Abraham S. Hallman was born 7 Jun 1857, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Joseph S. Hallman was born 1861, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Peter S. Hallman was born 2 Dec 1863, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1953, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield, United Cemetery, Blandford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Ephraim S. Hallman was born 16 Sep 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1949; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Rev. Eli S. Hallman was born 26 Feb 1866, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1955, Akron, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Sarah Ann Hallman was born 25 Dec 1868, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1958; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. Amos S. Hallman was born 1870, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1891, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    9. Magdalena Hallman was born 25 Apr 1873, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1938, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada.
    10. Lucinda Hallman was born 25 Sep 1874, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Phoebe Hallman was born 1875, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. 2. Jairus Riley Hallman was born 1879, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Hon. Valentine Henry RatzHon. Valentine Henry Ratz was born 12 Nov 1848, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 31 Dec 1848, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Jacob "Jacob" Ratz and Marie Opfer); died 2 Mar 1924, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Interesting: politics
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181371P
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other M.
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saw
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
    • Elected Office: 1896; MP of Huron County
    • Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ? - Government
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Notes:

    VALENTINE RATZ. (North Middlesex.) Valentine Ratz was born at St. Jacobs, County of Waterloo, November 12, 1848, and educated at Pine Hill Public School. He is a grandson of Valentine Ratz, who emigrated from Germany and settled on the site of the present town of Waterloo, Ont. His father, Jacob Ratz, was formerly an extensive lumberman in the Township of Wilmot, County of Waterloo, The subject of our sketch unites the occupation of lumberman with that of farmer. He is President of the South River Lumber Co. of Parry Sound Dist. He was married on February 13, 1873, to Miss Mary Yager, of New Hamburg. In 1879 he entered the Municipal Council of the Township of Stephen, and has successively filled the offices of Deputy Reeve and Reeve. He was also elected Warden of the County of Huron in 1886. He was first returned to Parliament at the general elections of 1896. A Liberal. Mount Carmel, O.

    Personnel of the Senate and House of Commons, Eighth Parliament of Canada Elected June 23, 1896, Portraits and Biographies of the Members, Montreal, John Lovell & son 1898, pg 191

    Valentine married Mary Yager 13 Feb 1873, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Conrad Yager and Marie Wilker) was born 19 Dec 1847, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1934, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Yager was born 19 Dec 1847, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Conrad Yager and Marie Wilker); died 31 Oct 1934, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Ratz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181372P
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Children:
    1. 3. Elizabeth M. Ratz was born 9 Oct 1878, Crediton, Stephen Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Adeline Yager Ratz was born 4 Mar 1880, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1963; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Edward Albert Ratz was born Nov 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died 1914, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph B. Hallman was born 15 Sep 1808, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of Benjamin Hallman and Elizabeth Detweiler); died 9 Apr 1896; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68832071
    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3537
    • Residence: 1865, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Joseph Hallman, "was born September 15th, 1808. In 1831 he was married to Susannah, daughter of Henry M. and Sarah (Bergey) Clemmer. She was born December 29th, 1810, and died February 15th, 1854. In 1856 he was again married to Elizabeth, daughter of John Clemmer. She was born October 29th, 1820, and died March 27th, 1860. In 1866 he was again married to Magdalena, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Bechtel) Eby. She was born December 12th, 1813, and died April 2nd, 1886. See No. 2371 and also Nos. 926 to 951. After Mr. Hallman's first marriage he moved to Manheim, on the farm now possessed by Peter Geiger, where he resided four years, then he moved on the farm now owned by Samuel Tohman, a little west of New Dundee, where they resided one year, then he moved to Blenheim Township, Oxford County, about one and a half miles south-west of New Dundee, where he still resides and is enjoying good health. His family consisted of fourteen children, all of whom, save the youngest, are of first wife."


    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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    Proofs of the Farmer's Poverty

    Joseph Hallman, Blenheim, farmer, died April 9th, 1896, probate granted to executors. Estate sworn under $64,000, Divided amongst the children.

    The Daily Record, Berlin, Ontario Thu, Jun 04, 1896 Page 2

    Joseph — Susanna Clemmer. Susanna (daughter of Henry M. Clemmer and Sarah Bergey) was born 29 Dec 1810, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died 15 Feb 1854; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Susanna Clemmer was born 29 Dec 1810, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (daughter of Henry M. Clemmer and Sarah Bergey); died 15 Feb 1854; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    Notes:

    Susanna Clemmer, "was born December 29th, 1810. She was married to Joseph Hallman of Blenheim Township, Oxford County. For her descendants see Joseph Hallman's family."


    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.].

    Children:
    1. 4. Abraham C. Hallman was born 21 Apr 1832, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1904, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Sarah Hallman was born 12 Aug 1833, , Ontario, Canada; died CA 1906, Elmdale, Ionia, Michigan, USA; was buried , Mennonite Cemetery, Alto, Kent, Michigan, United States.
    3. Hannah Hallman was born 14 Sep 1835, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1924; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. Elizabeth Hallman was born 28 Feb 1836, , Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1868, , Michigan, USA.
    5. Joseph C. Hallman was born 28 Sep 1837, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. Leah Hallman was born 23 Aug 1839, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1919; was buried , Mennonite Cemetery, Bowne, Ionia, Michigan.
    7. Moses Hallman was born 25 Jun 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Susannah Hallman was born 21 May 1843, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1877, , Michigan, USA.
    9. Benjamin C. Hallman was born 1 Jan 1845, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    10. Nancy Hallman was born 31 Jul 1846, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1906, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    11. Lydia Hallman was born 2 Mar 1849, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1866; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    12. Amos C. Hallman was born 30 Mar 1851, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1934; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Noah Hallman was born 5 Feb 1854, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1856; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  3. 10.  Rev. Dr. George R. Schmitt was born 23 Nov 1809, Muhlhausen, , Alsace, France (son of John Schmidt and Catharine Riehl); died 12 Sep 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41212942
    • Eby ID Number: 00104-5799
    • Ordained: 12 Apr 1840
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Rev. George R. Schmidt "son of John and Catharine (Riehl) Schmidt, was born in Muhlhausen, Alsace, November 23rd, 1809, and died September 12th, 1882. His death was caused by the upsetting of his buggy, at the railway crossing a little east of Baden, from which he received injuries proving fatal a few hours after its happening. He had an older brother named John and a sister named Catharine. His parents suffered greatly during the wars of Napoleon I and again during the year 1817 when there was almost a total failure of crops in Europe and America, thus causing great scarcity of food for both man and beast. During these trials the father died. His death took place August, 1817. In 1819 the mother was married again to Jacob Linhart. After the old homestead which the father had erected was sold, the parents moved to a place called Bischols, some miles distant from their former home. The second union was blessed with four children, named Jacob, Margaret, Christian and Maria. On March 6th, 1828, they left the old country and emigrated to America and arrived at Buffalo, New York on May 6th of the same year. From Buffalo they came to Canada where the father rented a farm. The two sons, John and George, worked among the neighbors to earn money to assist their step-father. In January, 1829, these two sons with but 50 cents in their pockets, made a journey on foot over 100 miles. They came to Waterloo (their parents resided in Welland County, not very far from Buffalo) where John engaged himself to Jacob Schneider (farmer and miller at Waterloo) for one year and George engaged himself to Joseph Goldschmitt of Baden for 3 months at the rate of $8.00 per month. He worked on the saw mills situated where now the Baden woollen mills are. After being in the county for several months he returned home with his and his brother John's wages. This money was given to their parents. In October, 1829, he returned to Waterloo and engaged himself to Rev. Benjamin Eby for one year at the rate of $10.00 per month. Later on he and his brother John purchased lots Nos. 12 and 13, in the township of Wilmot, consisting of four hundred acres, of which they gave one hundred acres to their father. George was engaged in clearing land for various parties at the rate of $10.00 per acre. In August, 1831, he returned home where he was married on the 14th day of the same month to Salome Becker. After his marriage he again came to Waterloo and finished the "chops" he had commenced the previous spring. In October he and his brother John who had been in the services of Jacob Schneider for several years, returned home, George to fetch his wife and John to get married to the woman of his choice, namely, Margaret Roth who resided in Buffalo. This marriage took place November, 1831. In 1832 they all returned to their farms in Wilmot Township where the mother died in July, 1851, aged 68 years. Catharine, the only sister of George and John Schmidt, was born March 25th, 1814, and was married December 25th, 1835, to Martin Anthes. She has a family of five children, of whom three are still living. John was born November 1st, 1806, and died March 12th, 1882. He had a family of twelve children, of whom seven are still living. George was ordained minister of the church of his choice, the Mennonite, April 12th, 1840. He was a true and faithful worker for His Master. Many an eloquent sermon did he preach and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. It proved a great loss to the church to lose such an active and able worker as he was, but let us hope that our earthly loss may prove to be his eternal gain. He was married to Salome Becker who was born February 28th, 1811, and died November 21st, 1887. They had a family of thirteen 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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    Died, on the 14th of September, near Baden, Waterloo Co., Ont., Pre. George R. Schmit, in the 73rd year of his age. He had been to the Post office to get his paper, and as he was ready to return, his horse became frightened by a passing train of cars, threw him out of the buggy against a fence, with such force that three of his ribs were broken, from the effect of which he died in about three hours. He was buried on the 17th, followed to his last resting place by a large concourse of friends and relatives. Services were held by M. Bowman at the house, and by J. Woolner, and Jacob Mensch (The latter from Montgomery Co., Pa.,) at the meeting house, from the text Heb. 13: 17. He leaves a sorrowing widow, four sons and five daughters to mourn his sudden departure.Bro. Smith was a zealous Christian, and an active laborer in the vineyard of the Lord. He was a man of forethought and decision of mind. When he preached, the gospel gave no uncertain sound. He was a bold, fearless speaker and one who carried his audience with him while at the same time his heart was filled with love toward all. He was one of these men who could not be driven about by every wind of doctrine, but amid all the overturnings and religious convulsions which characterized his day. Bro. Smith remained steadfast and faithful in his calling, and immoveable in his faith. In the death of Bro. Smith and Bro. Sherk, the church in Canada has lost two veterans in the cause of Christ, two pillars in the church, whose active and devoted labors will be long remembered. May their successors in their respective places, labor for the cause with the same devotion, the same zeal, and the church continue to prosper and be blessed.

    Herald of Truth - Volume XIX, Number 21 - Nov 1, 1882 - p 333, 334

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    Schmitt, George R. (1809-1882)

    George R. Schmitt: minister and farmer; born in 1809 in Mulhausen, Alsace to Lutheran parents. In 1828 he came with his parents and at least one sibling to North America, first living in Welland County, Ontario. In August 1831 he married Salome Becker and they settled on a farm near what became Baden, Ontario. One of his grandchildren was Jacob B. "J.B." Smith , Bible scholar and first president of Eastern Mennonite School in Harrisonburg, VA. George R. Schmitt died in an accident on 14 September 1882.
    Although of Lutheran heritage, it is said that George Schmitt worked for a time as a farm laborer for Bishop Benjamin Eby, and then embraced the Mennonite faith. For some years he was a farmer and schoolteacher. He was ordained as the first minister for the Shantz Mennonite Church congregation near Baden on 12 April 1840 or in February 1847; the date is uncertain because of conflicting evidence.
    George Schmitt was apparently a remarkable orator; one biographical sketch said "his clear ringing tones, with 'silver-tongue' effect could readily be heard by overflow audiences which frequently greeted his public ministry." Others also referred to him as a "forceful" preacher. Because of his oratorical gifts he often spoke in Amish and Lutheran congregations in the area. During the U.S. Civil War, George Schmitt, together with David Sherk, made preaching visits through Pennsylvania and Virginia; and later he made a similar tour through the Central States.
    Schmitt died as the result of an accident when in town to fetch a newspaper at the Baden post office. His horses became frightened by a passing train, and threw him from his buggy against a fence. He died of his injuries within three hours.
    George R. Schmitt's major service occurred at a time when pastoral activity was not well documented. Nonetheless he had a ministry that extended far beyond his local community. Several times he participated in ministerial delegations from Ontario that sought to bring peace to other parts of the Mennonite Church that were in conflict. This role indicates his ability, and the stature he had within the church's leadership.

    Steiner, Sam. "Schmitt, George R. (1809-1882)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. January 2002. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 14 Nov 2005

    George married Salome "Sally" Becker 14 Aug 1831, Welland Co., Ontario. Salome was born 28 Feb 1811, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 21 Nov 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Salome "Sally" Becker was born 28 Feb 1811, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 21 Nov 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41213092
    • Name: Salome "Sally" Schmitt
    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7890.3
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    SCHMIDT.-On the 21st of Nov., in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo county, Ont., of infirmities of old age, Sister Salome, wife of the late Pre. George Schmidt, aged 76 years, 8 months and 21 days. Buried on the 24th at Shantz's Meeting-house. She was a beloved mother, a devoted Christian and a faithful member of the Mennonite church. Services were held from her own chosen text, Phil. 1: 21, by N. Stauffer and M. Bowman.

    HERALD OF TRUTH , Vol. XXIV, Number 24, December 15, 1887 - pp 381, 382

    Children:
    1. Katherine Schmitt was born 8 Nov 1832, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 17 Mar 1833, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1898; was buried , Mennonite Cemetery, Alto, Kent, Michigan, United States.
    2. Elias Schmitt was born 3 Mar 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 8 Jun 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John Becker Schmitt was born 30 Jun 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 2 Aug 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Maria "Mary" Schmidt was born 6 Feb 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1905, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Salome Schmitt was born 27 Apr 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. George B. Schmitt was born 30 Jan 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Leah Schmitt was born 24 Oct 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1914; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Benjamin Schmitt was born 3 Dec 1843; died 7 Mar 1854; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Jacob B. Schmitt was born 28 Nov 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1925; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. David B. Schmitt was born 13 Oct 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Samuel Schmidt was born 13 Feb 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Lydia Schmitt was born 19 Feb 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1854; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Joseph Schmitt was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Magdalena Schmitt was born 10 Sep 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1933; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Esther Schmidt was born Jun 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  John Jacob "Jacob" Ratz was born 21 Aug 1828, , Germany (son of Valentine Ratz and Anna Gertrute "Gertrude" Lanz); died 23 Oct 1919; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jacob Ratz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75268P
    • Immigration: 1828, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1828, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saw Miller
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other M
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer & Saw
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Notes:

    THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE

    An interesting meeting took place the Saturday before last in the old log cabin in Waterloo Park.

    This house was, of course, the first schoolhouse in this area and stood originally on the school-house square at the corner of King and Church Streets in Waterloo. It was built in 1820 and served its purpose until 1842, when it was torn down and a 1-storey stone house was constructed on the site. The dismantled log house was erected again in Greenbush and served as a residence for a long time for the coloured man, Mr. Carroll and his family. In the course of this year, the Waterloo Park Commissioners purchased the house, moved it to their park and furnished it again as it was when it was a school-house.

    At this gathering, in addition to many other ladies and gentlemen, the following (male and female) former pupils attended, took their places on the benches, and were called to order by the 82-year-old teacher, Benjamin Burkholder, who held the scepter, or rather, the switch, from 1831 to 1842 in the old log-house: Joel Guth, 80 years old; Abraham Scherk, Blair, 79; Jakob Bricker, Waterloo, 77; Sarah Burkholder, nee Erb, Bridgeport, 75; Amos Weber, Berlin, 73; John C, Bricker, Hawksville, 71; Maria Erb, nee Quickfall, Norwich 69; David B. Eby, Waterloo, 69; Wendel Baumann, Woolwich, 68; Henry Stauffer, Erbsville, 67; Simon Beatty, Elmira, 67; Jakob Ratz, New Hamburg, 67; Israel Baumann, Berlin, 65; George Elbert, Moorefield, 63; George H. Baumann, Elmira, 63; John Devitt, Waterloo, 62; Richard Quickfall, Bridgeport, 62; Isaak Hoffmann, Waterloo, 61; Robert Barkwell, Peel, 60; Diana McMahon, nee Dekay, Berlin, 60; Thomas Quickfall, Floradale, 60; Benjamin Devitt, Waterloo, 60; Isaak Devitt, Floradale, 58; John Longmann, Peel, 57. In addition, to these, the teacher read the names of 25 pupils from the roll; they were, however, absent.

    Mr. Burkholder gave an interesting talk about the history of the old school-house, and after him, Rev. J.A. MacLachlan, Rev. J. McNair, Mr. J.E. Baumann, M.P., and Mr. Jakob Ratz spoke about the old days which brought many things out of the past to mind again. School was, as a rule, only in session in winter and the costs were borne by the parents of the children. There were few subjects taught, namely: Reading, Writing and Sums. The children heard little about language, and geography; no child had more than 2 or 3 books. The predominant language was German. The pupils learned to read and write English, but didn't understand a word of it. Among the teachers in the old school-house from 1820-1842, with the exception of Mr. Burkholder, were the following whose names are still recognized: Jephtha DeKay, Joseph Guth, John Herringer, Peter Otto, John Dobbin, Elias Eby, Robert Barber, & Joseph Eby.

    After those present, on hearing the various speeches felt themselves transported back to the past, the school was closed at four o'clock and the pupils were gathered together in front of the school and photographed as a group. On their return into the school, they found it had been transformed into a dining room with heavily-laden tables, which the old-timers thoroughly enjoyed. After everyone had chatted cordially for a while longer, the gathering broke up. The company will not meet again in complete numbers, nor in such a way.

    Berliner Journal September 26, 1895 Page 4 Column 4

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    THE RATZ BROS.

    It has always been my custom in writing up the industries of a community to first direct attention to its flouring mills, because from them is derived the staff of life, without which we would find a precarious subsistence. No other industry is of greater importance to the merchants, mechanics and inhabitants in general. In this particular, Elmira has a first-class establishment in the Elmira Roller Mills, owned and operated by the above well known firm. These mills were established in 1867 by a joint stock company. Sometime about the year 1870 they became the property of the late John Ratz, the father of the members of the present firm, in company with his brother Jacob. The latter is now living in New Hamburg, having withdrawn from the firm in 1872. His interest was then purchased by Isaac Wenger, it then being conducted under the firm name of Ratz & Wenger from 1872 to 1875, when Mr. Ratz became sole proprietor and operated the same until 1882, after which he gave his sons an interest in the business. It continued under the firm of Ratz & Sons until 1889, when the senior member of the firm died. The latter was a man honorable and prominent in the estimation of all who knew him, being both charitable and public spirited in every sense of the term. He was one of the first Reeves of the village and one of the main advocates of the railroad project for Elmira, and was prominent among those who rendered substantial encouragement to the movement that gave to the village its first railroad communication. Since his death the mills have been owned and operated by his three sons, Simon H. Daniel and George. They were among the first in the county to adopt the full roller process, and now have a capacity for turning out one hundred barrels of a superior grade of flour per day. A 75 horse power engine supplies the motive power. Their special brands are, viz, "Elmira" and "Sunshine," which are popular products in the market. They have an extensive local trade and a large demand in the maritime Provinces for their output.

    They also buy and pay the highest market price for all the wheat that comes to their doors. In addition to the flouring mills the firm has a sawmill in connection, in which they do a large amount of custom sawing for the farmers of many miles around, besides manufacturing the heading, staves and hoops for their flour barrels. They also manufacture a first-class grade of shingles. Elmira's splendid electric light system is furnished by this firm, their plant having a capacity for producing 500 incandescent lights for that purpose. The brilliant, steady illumination of the town at night is ample proof that they are furnishing a first class article and giving the people good satisfaction. The Ratz Bros were all born within a mile and a half of Elmira and are among her honorable, industrious and enterprising citizens. The amount of money they pay out to the farmers annually is high in the thousands.

    Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 1, 2, 3

    John married Marie Opfer 30 May 1848, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marie (daughter of Opper and Catherine) was born 23 May 1827, , Germany; died 27 Oct 1905; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Marie Opfer was born 23 May 1827, , Germany (daughter of Opper and Catherine); died 27 Oct 1905; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marie Ratz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85842P
    • Immigration: 1847, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other M
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist

    Children:
    1. 6. Hon. Valentine Henry Ratz was born 12 Nov 1848, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 31 Dec 1848, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1924, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Ann Ratz was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Maria "Mary" Ratz was born 2 Dec 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1899; was buried , Lingelbach Cemetery, South Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Ratz was born 18 Apr 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1942; was buried , Crediton Cemetery, Credition, Stephen Twp., Huron Co., Ontario.
    5. Christina Ratz was born 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1927, Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA.
    6. Elizabeth Ratz was born 27 Feb 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1942, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Katrina "Catherine" Ratz was born 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1929, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Daniel Ratz was born 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. David Ratz was born Apr 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died 1943; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Lydia Anna Ratz was born 11 May 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1923; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Conrad Yager was born Abt 1817, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38296

    Conrad — Marie Wilker. Marie was born Abt 1817, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Marie Wilker was born Abt 1817, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marie Yager
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38407

    Children:
    1. Valentine "Val" Yager was born 10 Oct 1845, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1920, near, Shakespeare, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Lingelbach Cemetery, South Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Mary Yager was born 19 Dec 1847, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1934, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth Yager was born 24 Mar 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Rev. William John Yager was born 1863, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1938, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sebringville Cemetery, Sebringville, Perth Co., Ontario.