Carl William Steiss

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160464
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47629
• Occupation: 1899, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk in Store
• Occupation: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Oscar married Mary Ann Scheifele 5 Sep 1899, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Henry Scheifele and Agatha Kuhry, daughter of Henry Scheifele and Agatha Kury) was born 10 Jan 1875, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1959; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Steiss
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109199
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Birth: Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Business: Heidelberg Hotel
• Occupation: cheesmaker - limburger
• Occupation: Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; postmaster
• Occupation: Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; store keeper
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47623
• Immigration: 1847, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Naturalization: 1867
• Residence: 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Inn Keeper
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper

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ADAM STEISS

One of Wellesley township's earliest settlers passed away on Wednesday afternoon of last week in the person of Adam Steiss, Esq., at his home in Heidelberg, after about three months illness, culminating in a paralytic stroke, which was the immediate cause of his death. He was born in Germany but came to St. Clements with the family in 1847, an infant. In 1856 he bought the Heidelberg hotel, which he conducted continuously for about 50 years. He also carried on a general store and for nearly 30 years has been postmaster. Mr. Steiss was also a manufacturer of limburger cheese, being the first to engage in this business in Canada. Assisted by his sons he conducted these businesses with great success. In 1868 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Huehnergard who survives him. Their children are: John, in Berlin ; O. J. and J.A.,Heidelberg ; Wm., Guelph; Mrs. Henry Hahn, Tavistock ; Mrs. Rev. Zarnke, of Pembroke, and Mrs. Herman Hats[?], Waterloo. The funeral on Saturday was attended by an immense throng who gathered to show their esteem for their deceased friend, to whose sorrowing family the sympathy of the entire community is extended.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, June 22, 1905

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ADAM STEISS

The most conspicuous figure in a business point of view in Heidelberg is undoubtedly the gentleman whose name appears above. Mr. Steiss is unquestionably the architect of his own. fortunes, and that the wealth he enjoys today he owes under Divine Providence to the exercise of that industry which has been the guiding principle of bis life. Dispite every disadvantage incident to the life of a foreigner in a strange land with limited means and unfamiliar with the customs of the country of his adoption, has raised himself to his present position of influence and usefulness in society.

Mr. Steiss is a native of Baden, Germany, where he was born in 1845, and came to this country with his parents when he was yet in the helpless condition of childhood. He hes been a resident of this section for nearly fifty years. Having been deprived of the guiding influence and protection of a father years before he reached manhood's estate, he was compelled to rely upon his own resources, which constituted willing hands and a firm determination to earn a livelihood, and the means to afford him comfort during the inevitable days of old age. In early manhood he was an ordinary day laborer, and when about fifteen years of age assisted the masons in building the stone foundation of the large brick hotel and mercantile estabishment which in after years he acquired and of which his today the sole owner.

He has been engaged in the hotel business now for over thirty years and is the oldest hotel man in Waterloo county who has remained continuously in one location. In the latter capacity he is among the few exceptions who adhere strictly to the enforcement of the liquor laws, and for the many years he has been, so engaged has a record seldom achieved by tavern keepers, having never been compelled to pay a fine Not only is he a faithful observer of the laws which governs the keeping of taverns, but his hotel is admirably kept for the comfort and accommodation of the public. The house is splendidly furnished throughout and abundance of the good things of this life are daily supplied on the tables. One of the most admirable features of this hotel is the entire absence of boisterous conduct, a feature that is often lamentably conspicuous in village taverns. Here the chronic lounger and patron of free drinks is not encouraged to tarry.

Mr. Steiss as I can learn, is responsible for Heidelberg being the first place in Canada to introduce the manufacture of the famous Limburger cheese. He is now quite extensively engaged in the manufacture of that commodity, and has been so engaged on the past nineteen or twenty years. The daily output of his factory is wheat 150 pounds. The article he manufactures in a superior quality and finds a ready market all over the province, large quantities of it being also shipped to Manitoba, British Columbia and the Maritime Provinces. All the whey derived from the manufacture of the cheese is utilized by Mr. Steiss himself, as fattens, slaughters and ships quite large number of hogs in the course of a year . He is therefore quite an important distributor of cash among the farmers, and one who is bound to keep business moving in the village.

Under the same roof adjoining the hotel is his mammoth general mercantile establishment. In the rear end of this establishment is located the post office, Mr. Steiss being the postmaster, for which office he was commissioned January, 9, 1879. The mercantile business was formerly conducted by the Doersal Bros, and subsequently under the firm sans of Doersal & Steiss. About eighteen years ago Mr. Steiss became sole proprietor of the business, and has conducted it with remarkable success ever since. The stock at present is a very large one, comprising everything in the general merchandise line, including hardware. The lower floor is packed to its utmost limits, as is also the upper floor and adjoining rooms. In a large cool cellar is kept the different syrups, butter, etc. This latter department is the at the writer has entered for some time. Mr. Steiss secures his own ice for which he has a large ice house. This is directly over the cold storage room used for the Limburger cheese after it has been taken from the curing room.

Mr. and Mrs. Steiss have reared a family of seven children - four sons and three daughters

Oscar J. has the management of the mercantile department and is a clever young business man. He has a bicycle department is connection, in which he keeps the best make of bicycles for sale. With the assistance of his agent, Mr. P. Kreutzweiser, of St. Clements, be has disposed of forty this season.

Albert J. superintends the cheese manufacturing department and displays admirable business qualifications, William, the youngest son, is also engaged in this department.

John H. is at home. He is the eldest son, and is giving a good account as an agent.

Emeline is the wife of Mr. H. G. Hahn, shoe dealer, of Guelph Mary Ann is the wife of Rev. C. F. Zarnke, of Pembroke, and Clara is living at home.

In rearing this family and building up his large basics interest, Mr. Steins has had valuable help in his industrious wife. She is entitled to a greal deal of credit for the success that him attended him is his business career. She is daughter of J. G. Huehnergard well know farmer at the village.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 20 Oct 1898, p. 3

Adam married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Huehnergard 26 Mar 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John George "George" Huehnergard and Anna Mary Yost) was born 13 Jun 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1921; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steiss
• Name: Lizzie Heinergart
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47624
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-386874
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Henry Schiefle

The death occurred at Conestogo of a pioneer in the person of Henry Schiefle, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Schiefle was 81 years of age. He was born near Conestogo. He lived at Heidelberg and Clifford, but 27 years ago returned to Conestogo and retired. For many years he was a member of the Wellesley municipal council. Four daughters, one son and one sister survive.

New Hamburg Independent Oct 9 1931 pg 1

Henry — Agatha Kuhry. Agatha was born CA 1849; died Bef 1880. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agatha Scheifele
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43120

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• Name: Adam Steiss
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-279241P
• Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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He is supposed to been born in Neiderstein Baden Germany 31 Aug 1802, his wife Maria Barbara Foerster also is supposed to been born 4 Sep 1807 in the same place, married 4 Nov 1827 documention needed.

Johann married Maria Barbara Foerster 20 Nov 1826, Eschelbronn, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Maria (daughter of George Adam Foerster and Marie Katarina "Katarina" Grab or Gens) was born 7 Sep 1807; died 24 Nov 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Foerster
• Name: Maria Barbara Steiss
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59308
• Birth: 4 Nov 1807, Eschelbronn, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Maria Barbara Foerster, is reported to have been born 4 Sep. 1807 Neidenstein Rhein-Neckar-Kreis Baden-Württemberg Germany the daughter of Georg Adam Foerster and Marie Kathrina Grab, documentation needed.

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• Name: George Huehnergard
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45009
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

John married Anna Mary Yost 6 Dec 1842, Ulrichstein, , Hessen, Germany. Anna was born Sep 1821, , Hessen, Germany; died 29 Oct 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Mary Huehnergard
• Name: Maria Yost
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45010
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Mathias Schiefley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90954
• Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

Mathew — Salome Reichart. Salome was born 1821, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Salome Scheifele
• Name: Sarah Reichart
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112994