Ray Nelson Eby

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182270
• Residence: 1930, 313 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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EBY, Carl T. Peacefully, with his family by his side on Sunday, Feb.28, 1999, at St. Mary's General Hospital, Carl T. Eby, of Kitchener, age 83 years. Carl was an employee with J.M. Schneider Inc., for 48 years until his retirement in1981. Beloved husband of Mildred (nee Ottman); loving father of Carol and her husband Norman Geng of Kitchener and Ray and his wife Patricia of Hanover.Carl will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Lori Geng, Jenny and her husband Collin Belenger, Carl, Stephen and his friend Roxanne and his great-grandchildren, Danielle and Amanda Belenger and Tricia and Tyler Eby. Dear brother of Nelson and his wife Hilda, Herb and his wife Norma and Miriam and her husband Bill Knutson. Predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Irvin and Jacob and sisters, Verna, Rose and Dorothy. Relatives and friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, this evening (Monday) from 6-9 p.m. Transfer will be made Tuesday 12 noon, to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, 248 Highland Rd. E., Kitchener, where the visitation will continue from 1 p.m. until the complete funeral service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bill Schafer officiating. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau. Reception to follow in the church hall of St. Stephen's.

The Record 1 Mar 1999 pg B3

Carl — Mildred Priscilla Ottman. Mildred (daughter of Henry George "Harry" Ottman and Mary Kipfer) was born 17 Oct 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mildred Priscilla Eby
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-323415
• Residence: 1921, 72 Lancaster St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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EBY, Mildred - Passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2005 at Grand River Hospital, with her family by her side. Mildred Eby (nee Ottman) in her 90th year was the beloved wife of the late Carl Eby. Dear mother of Ray Eby and his wife Patricia, and Carol and her husband Norman Geng. Loving grandmother to Carl (Carol) Eby, Steven (Corrie) Eby, Jenny (Collin) Belenger, Lori and her friend Karen, 8 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Survived by brother, Wilfred Ottman and his wife Helen. Predeceased by brothers, Roy Ottman, Robert Ottman and sister, Betty McPeak. Mildred was a charter member of St. Stephens. Mildred's family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday (today) at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 749-8467. Funeral service on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Pastor William Schaefer assisted by Mike Chow officiating. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to St. Stephens Lutheran Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family (cards available by calling the funeral home 749-8467). Visit www.obit411.com/1499 for Mildred's memorial. The family appreciates all that the nurses 5C did for our mother and grandmother.

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• Interesting: misfortune, accident
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2429.5
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Heavy Quality Of Gas May Have Been Cause Of Disaster

City Engineer Shupe At Lose To Account For Horrible Accident In Which Three Men Lost Lives; Gas Was Hydrogen Sulphide

TANK IN OPERATION SINCE 1901 WITHOUT ACCIDENT

While theories and suppositions appear to be abundant,an official expression of opinion as to the cause of the disaster at the Mill street sewer farm yesterday was not available today. Three men lost their lives in the tragedy as vaporous sewer gas, deadly in its action, seeped into one of the four large tanks where men were engaged in cleaning operations.

The gas, commonly known as sewer gas, is technically known as hydrogen sulphide, or as it is known to chemistry students by its symbols, H2S. It is particularly repellent to the nostrils and is usually swift and effective in reaction.

A certain amount of this gas is found in sewers. City Engineer Shupe stated today, altho it is unusual that it should be present in sufficient quantities to asphyxiate men so quickly.

Asked for his opinion as to the cause of the disaster, Mr. Shupe said that he finds it difficult to explain. He believes, however, that the gas, heavier than air, collected in the bottom of the tank and gradually overcame the workmen. The fact that it is heavier than air would permit it to collect in the cavity particularly in view of the humid nature of the air.

He also believes that the absence of a breeze outside may have permitted the formation of this "gas pocket" in which the three lives were lost. The lid was off the tank and had a stir been present in the air, the heavy gas cloud might have been dispelled.

The tank in which the triple fatality occurred has done service since 1901 and this is the first mishap of its kind to occur in connection with this piece of equipment. Afterall these years, the engineer stated, the fatalities occurred with a new sewage disposal system in course of preparation. The tank was one of rather an ancient vintage which had to be cleaned by hand. In tanks on the new sewer property, the cleaning is done automatically.

Former Chairman Speaks

Dr. J. F. Honsberger, first chairman of the sewer committee, today outlined the events leading up to the construction of the plant at which the disaster occurred. It was built, the former chairman said, only after Dr. Nasmith and Dr. Arnyot, had spent an entire summer in this city, surveying sites and conducting experiments. The provincial department of health approved the plant on the recommendation of the experts. In view of this approval, it is likely that the attention of the department will be called to the disaster. Crown Attorney Bowlby today intimated his intention of summoning an inspector from the department to look into the mishap.

Benefit By Compensation

Survivors of the three gas victims will receive remittance from the Workmen's Compensation Board, City Engineer Shupe said today. At the preliminary inquest yesterday, September 9 was set for the hearing of evidence before Coroner Dr. J. E. Hett. The inquest will be held at the city hall at 7.30 o'clock in the evening.

Three Beyond Aid

Replying to a statement by Dr. C. Belyea who went to the scene in the ambulance and revived ,Alex Mayer thru artificial respiratory methods, Deputy Fire Chief Kern, today said that no amount of artificial respirationwould have saved the other three men. Dr. Belyea had said yesterday that, in his, opinion, the three victims might have rallied, had someone capable of administering artificial respiration been on the scene.

The deputy chief added that he applied the Schaefer method on the two men whom he dragged from the tank without avail. One of them, he said, was breathing when brought to the outer air but died while he was attempting to revive him. The other died before means of inducing respiration could he resorted to.

Moreover,Mr. Kern said, Mayer, the man whom Dr. Belyea revived, was the only one of the four men in the tank to show any outward signs of life. He was moving while the other three were lying quite still.

Determined To Investigate

"I am determined to investigate this disaster to the fullest possible extent," Coroner Dr. Hett said today. He added that the post mortem did not reveal the nature of the gas which caused death.

Explosion - The Daily Record 3 Sep 1930 pg 1

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Jacob Foster Eby, 313 Mill street, engineer at the sewer farm pumping station, killed by gas poisoning yesterday, is survived by his wife, five sons; Irvin, Nelson, Carl, Jacob and Herbert, all at home, four daughter; Mrs. E. Dorseht, city, Dorothy, Verna and Miriam, all at home. One brother, Gordon Eby, city, and one sister, Miss Isabella Eby of Kingston, also survive. The deceased, a member of the Benton Street Baptist Church was a lifelong resident of this city, being born here in 1880, the son of Christian Eby and Katherine Clemens. He was in his 61st year. The funeral will be publicly held on Friday at 2 o'clock from the Schreiter Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery. Rev. J. R. Webb will be in charge of services. The remains will be resting at his late residence, until noon on Friday, when they will be taken to the Schreiter Funeral Home.

The Daily Record 3 Sep 1930 pg 15

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A VICTIM OF POISONING

Albanus Myer is Fourth Workman to Die Following Inhaling of Sewer Gas.

Albanus Myer, who was gassed at the Kitchener sewer plant on Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, died in the K.-W. hospital on Wednesday evening, making the fourth death in connection with the fatal poisoning by gas fumes. Eph. Ernst, the foreman at the plant, who also inhaled the poisonous fumes while trying to rescue his fellow workmen, was confined to the hospital for many days. The funerals of John Stevenson, Jacob Eby and Chas. Zuch, the other victims of the accident, were held last week.

Dr. J. E. Hett, coroner, has called for a thorough investigation and it is likely that Dr. Nasmith, who with Dr. Amyot, designed the Mill Street plant in 1902, will be asked to investigate the cause of the gas fumes in the sewer tank.

Crown Attorney Bowlby will assist in the inquiry.

Waterloo Chronicle, 11 Sep 1930, p. 1

Jacob — Isabella Myers. Isabella (daughter of Hezekiah Myers and Sarah Block) was born 26 Aug 1881, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1954; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00084-5029.7
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74707
• Residence: 1915, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher, Pork Packer
• Residence: 1921, 72 Lancaster St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Henry married Mary Kipfer 12 May 1915, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. Mary (daughter of Nicholas G. Kipfer and Magdalena "Lena" Albrecht) was born 18 Jan 1896, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1965. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Kuepfer
• Name: Mary Ottman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74709
• Residence: 1921, 72 Lancaster St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Residence: 409 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2429
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Military: 1869, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; 29 Regiment of Waterloo
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Occupation: 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; market gardener
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gardener
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Basket Gardening

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Christian Eby, "was born December 15th, 1842. He was married May 24th, 1868, to Catharine Clemens. They reside at the "Two Bridges", South Ward, Berlin. He follows gardening in summer and butchering in winter. They have a family of six children...They are all at home yet and unmarried save James Edward who is married and resides in Berlin."


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.].

Christian married Catharine Clemens 24 May 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Abraham B. Clemens and Magdalena Eby) was born 10 Apr 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1793
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Catharine Clemens, "was born April 10th, 1848. On May 24th, 1868, she was married to Christian Eby. They reside in Berlin where he is engaged in gardening and butchering. To them were born six children, namely: VIII Lydia Ann, VIII James Edward, VIII Isabella, VIII Jacob Foster, VIII Isaac C. (dead), and VIII Christian."


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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48101398
• Eby ID Number: 00084-5029
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Hezekiah Myers, "was born June 5th, 1846. He is married to Sarah Block. They reside at Wilmot Centre where he is engaged as a carpenter. Their family consists 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.].

Hezekiah married Sarah Block 14 Dec 1869, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Jacob S. Block and Catherine Stauffer) was born 22 May 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1930; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Myers
• Eby ID Number: 00011-1122
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O Methodist
• Residence: 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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Sarah Block, "is married to Hezekiah Myers, a carpenter. They reside at Wilmot Centre. Their family consists 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.].

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• Name: C. F. Ottman
• Name: C. F. Ottmann
• Name: Carl Ottman
• Name: Karl F. Ottman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108273
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1878, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; harness maker
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Harness Maker
• Occupation: 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Harness Maker
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saddler
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saddler
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Harness Maker, Shop
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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CHARLES OTTMAN
By Record Correspondent

WELLESLEY, Oct. 7.-After an illness of only four days, Charles Ottman, 88, died yesterday in Wellesley. Death was attributed to pneumonia.
Born Sept. 26, 1855, at Wellesley, he was a son of the late Charles Ottman and Elizabeth Rech. He learned the harness-making trade and carried on this business in his native village for over 60 years. His wife predeceased him six months ago. Mr. Ottman attended First St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

He is survived by six sons, Peter, Winnipeg; Albert, Edmonton; Victor, Perth; Harry, Kitchener; Louis and Walter at Wellesley; four daughters, Mrs. Frank Hesler, Mrs. Frank Briggs, both of Welland; and Mrs. Herb Kaufman and Mrs. Annetta Wiebe, Wellesley. Seven great-grandchildren and 27 grandchildren also survive. A private funeral will be held from his late residence on Saturday at 2 o'clock, followed by a public service at St. Paul's Church at 2:30. Rev. Kraemer will officiate and interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

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C. F. Ottman.

This well known citizen is a son of the late Chas. Ottman, who was among the first of the pioneers of Wellesley village. The subject of this sketch was born here in 1855 He has lived here all his life and about twenty- one years ago he opened a harness shop and has continued it with success up to the present time and the present outlook of his patronage foreshadows a prosperous future. He was married in 1878 to Elizabeth, daughter of Geo. Ziegler. They have a family of nine children. Charles, the eldest son, is employed in his father's shop. Mr.Ottman is a born musician and for a number of years has been leader of the Wellesley Band, one of the leading musical organizations in the county. It has about fifteen members and despite the fact that they have not been in active practice for the past two years they are still capable of producing music of which the citizens may well be proud. Mr. Ottman is leader of the choir of the Lutheran church, Missouri Synod. The latter position he has held for twenty years. The band has been reorganized this season and the members will undoubtedly give a good account of themselves during the season of fairs and festivities.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 21 Jul 1898, p. 8

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Over 60 Years In Business; Retires

C. F. Ottmann, 82, Has Eventful Career in Harness Business. Noted Bandsman.

WELLESLEY, April 15. - Charles F. Ottmann, aged 82, Wellesley's oldest, business man and for fifty years veteran leader and member of the village band, has decided to retire from active business after sixty years. In future the business will be conducted by his son, Louis Ottmann. While taking a keen interest in both municipal, provincial and federal politics, Mr. Ottmann never sought public office. For 35 years he has been public school trustee and member of the Lutheran church board. He will continue work at his bench occasionally.

Coming to Wellesley in 1847 with his parents, Bavarian pioneers, Mr. Ottmann, when a young man of 22, opened a harness shop, one of three in the village, and over a long period of years was favored with a liberal patronage from farmers and villagers in the district. In the nineties business was brisk and merchants, millers and hotels flourished.

Band music is Mr. Ottman's hobby and he has been leader of a fine band for decades with a membership of 22, ten of whom are relatives, including two sons, a son-in-law and two daughters.

Mr. and Mrs. Ottman have twelve children, in addition to an adopted son, nine of whom are living.

Waterloo Chronicle 16 Apr 1937, p. 1

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Passed Away At Wellesley on Wednesday, October 6th, 1943 Charles F. Ottmann Aged 88 years and 10 days. The Funeral A private service will be held at his late residence at 2 o'clock p.m. on Saturday, October 9th, 1943 followed by public service at St. Paul's (Mo.) Lutheran Church, Wellesley, at 2.30 o'clock. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

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Charles married Elizabeth Ziegler 19 Aug 1878, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Johann Georg "George" Ziegler and Friedericka Hösel) was born 22 Mar 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1943, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Ottmann
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108274
• Residence: 1878, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1879, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127912

Nicholas married Magdalena "Lena" Albrecht 11 Jan 1893. Magdalena (daughter of George Albrecht and Maria Hammer) was born 28 Aug 1871, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1932; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lena Albrecht
• Name: Magdalena "Lena" Kipfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127914
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1930, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Kipfer. - Lena Kipfer (nee Albrecht) was born in Mornington, Perth Co., Ont., on Aug. 28, 1871; died Aug. 6, 1932; aged 61 y. 11 m. 22 d. On Jan. 11, 1893, she was united in marriage to Bro. Nicholas Kipfer who had preceded her 23 years. To this union were born 9 children, 1 son and 1 daughter having preceded her. She leaves 2 sons, 5 daughters, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers (1 sister having preceded her to the great beyond), and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted at the house by Bro. Mose O. Jantzi (Text, Matt. 24: 42), and at Steinmans Church by Bro. O.H. Steinman (Text, Jno. 5: 24-29) and Bro. Peter Nafzinger (Matt. 7: 13, 14).

Gospel Herald - Volume XXV, Number 22 - September 1, 1932 - page 463, 464.