Ruth Sass

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• Name: Ruth Peterson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188146
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Ruth married Burrell W. Peterson 24 Apr 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Burrell (son of Henry William Peterson and Agnes Winn) was born 16 Sep 1899, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Interior Hardwood Company
• Business: Kitchener Interior Hardwood Company
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136045
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Factory Hand
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; manufacturer
• Residence: 1938, 85 Walter St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

While Fishing Wm.T.Sass Dies

Lumberman Was Prominent Civic Leader in Kitchener. - Built up Board of Trade.

WAS IN HIS 72nd YEAR

Victim of a stroke while on a fishing trip at Bamberg, William T. Sass, president of the Interior Hardwood Company, Ltd., passed away at his late residence, 85 Walter street, Kitchener, early Tuesday morning.

Very widely known in the Twin City, the late Mr. Sass was a former alderman and one time president of the Kitchener Board of Trade, In memory of the deceased, the flag on the city hall was flown at half mast.

A son of the late Frederick and Mary (Voge) Sass, natives of Mecklenburg, Germany, deceased was born in Waterloo on Christmas Day, 1866 and was in his 72nd year at the time of his death.

Mr. Sass served on Kitchener City Council in 1917, 1918 and 1919, and for four years was a member of the K.-W. Collegiate Board. From 1922 to 1924, he was chairman of the Kitchener Board of Trade. On the wane at the time, rejuvenation of the board was said due solely to Mr. Sass' initiative. Under his term of office, membership of the all important group grew to over 300.

For two years the deceased served as president of the Kitchener-Waterloo Manufacturers' Association. While independent in politics, his party leanings were known to be Conservative.

A director of Queen-Lebel Mines Ltd., other affiliations of the beloved figure were First English Lutheran Church of which he was a charter member and Grand Union Lodge, I.O.O.F., of which he was a past grand.

The late Mr. Sass was married twice, being first wedded on June 22, 1897, to Ruth Ella Hagey, daughter of Levi Hagey, who predeceased him in 1912. The three children which blessed this union are Oscar and Arthur Sass, and Mrs. Ruth Peterson, all of Kitchener.

On Oct. 14, 1914, Mr. Sass married Emma Kress, daughter of Christian Kress, of Preston, who also survives. Also surviving are two brothers, Edward Sass, Waterloo, and Charles Sass of Kitchener; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Timm, Kitchener, and Mrs. Minnie Sievenpiper, Alden, N.Y., and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday from the residence to Mount Hope Cemetery, Rev. A. G. Jacobl officiating.

Waterloo Chronicle, 22 Jul 1938, p. 1

William — Ruth Ella Hagey. Ruth (daughter of Levi Hagey and Isabella Clemens) was born 11 Jan 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Ella Sass
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1851.2
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136039
• Residence: 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stage Driver
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Frederick married Maria Voege 23 Nov 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria was born 1843, , Germany; died 21 Sep 1896, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Sass
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136040
• Residence: 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23036194
• Eby ID Number: 00047-3464
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1867, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wood Worker, Iron Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Levi Hagey, "the youngest in the family, is married to Isabella Clemens. They reside on his father's old homestead at Preston. To them is born a family of four 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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Laid at Rest.

The funeral of the late Levi Hageywas held on Thursday afternoon from his late residence, Kress Hill. Services were conducted at the house
and Interment took place at Preston, cemetery. The funeral was largelyattended.

The Chronicle Telegraph (190101), 10 Apr 1919, p. 1

Levi married Isabella Clemens 31 Dec 1867, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of Joel Clemens, Esq. and Magdalena Shoemaker) was born 30 Apr 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1920, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Hagey
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1851
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Isabella Clemens, "was born April 30th, 1847. She is married to Levi Hagey. They reside at Preston where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of four 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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The death occurred on Saturday evening of one of the town's most highly respected citizens in the person of Isabella Clemens, widow of Levi Hagey. Deceased was born in Waterloo township and has been a resident of Preston and vicinity all of her life.she was well known throughout the vicinity and loved by all.She was of a kind disposition, an affectionate mother, a good neighbor, and a friend of every one. She was a member of the Methodist Church and in her younger years took an active interest in church work. She leaves to mourn her loss the following children: Mrs. James Woolner, Kitchener, and Mrs William Graham of Preston. The Funeral will be held tomorrow,Tuesday, afternoon at 3o'clock from her late residence, Kress Hill, services at the house.

Kitchener Daily Record 13 Sep 1920

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Mrs. Isabella Hagey Dead

The death took place on Saturday of Mrs. Isabella Hagey, a well known and highly respected citizen of Preston. She has been alling for some time, never-the-less the news of her death will be a great shock to her many friends and relatives in this district. She was of a very kindly nature and made friends with all in whom she came in contact with. She was a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist Church. Her husband the late Levi Hagey predeceased her some time ago. Mr. Ed. Clemens, Medicine Hat, is a brother. Two daughter survive, Jas. H. Woolner, Kitchener and Mrs. William Graham of thistown. The sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved family. The funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon at Hagey's cemetery. Services will be held at the residence of Mrs. Joel Clemens, mother of the deceased, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.

The Chronicle Telegraph (190101), 16 Sep 1920, p. 8

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• Land: Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 24, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Residence: 216 Kitchener Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00047-3456
• Historic Building: 1837, 216 Kitchener Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clapboard house with stone addition
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jacob Hagey, "the eldest son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Bergey) Hagey, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, January 13th, 1808. In 1822, he, in company with his parents and others, came to Canada and settled at Preston, Ontario. He was married to Leah, daughter of Christian and Sophia (Ruth) Schwartz. She was born November 15th, 1811, and died May 28th, 1882. They resided at Preston, on the farm now possessed by their youngest son, Levi. He died April 9th, 1893. When a young man he was ordained deacon of the Mennonite Church for the Hagey field of labor. He was a man that was held in high esteem in the community for his many excellent social and religious qualities. It is doubtful whether he had a single enemy. His family consisted of eight children".


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

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HAGEY - On the 19th of April, 1893, near Preston, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., of infirmities of old age, Deacon Jacob Hagey. Buried on the 22d at Hagey's meeting-house where relatives and friends met to pay the last tribute of respect. His age was 85 years, 2 months and 26 days. Funeral services by J.B.. Gingrich at the house and Moses Bowman at the meeting-house, from 2 Cor. 4: 17, 18 and 5: 1. Bro. Hagey was ordained to the office of deacon on the 2d of December, 1832


Herald of Truth, Vol. XXX, No. 10, May 15, 1893 - Page 166, 167

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In and Around Town

Jacob Hagey, one of Preston's oldest and most respected citizens is dead, at age of 85.

The Daily Record 26 Apr 1893

Historic Building:
Clapboard house with stone wing, built in 1837 by Jacob Hagey. Stone now (2010) covered with siding

Jacob — Leah Schwartz. Leah (daughter of Christian Schwartz and Sophia Ruth) was born 15 Nov 1811, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 28 May 1882, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Hagey
• Residence: 216 Kitchener Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00108-6476
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Leah Schwartz, "was born November 15th, 1811. She was married to Deacon Jacob Hagey who was born January 13th, 1808, and died April 9th, 1893. They resided at Preston, Ontario, where she died May 28th, 1882. To them were born eight children"


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

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35281928
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1850
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lumber Man
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Joel Clemens, "was born December 18th, 1823. On July 2nd, 1846, he was married to Magdalena Shoemaker who was born June 6th, 1828. Soon after their marriage they moved on his father's old homestead where they resided for about forty years, thence they moved to Preston where they still reside. To them were born 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.].

Joel married Magdalena Shoemaker 2 Jul 1846. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob S. Shoemaker and Elizabeth Schneider) was born 6 Jun 1828, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1924; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Website: Photograph
• Name: Lena Schuhmacher
• Name: Lena Shoemaker
• Name: Magdalena Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7010
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Magdalena Shoemaker, "was born in the town of Waterloo June 6th, 1828. She is married to Joel Clemens and resides near Preston, Ontario. They have had quite a large family but a few of their children died."


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.].

Website:
Grace Schmidt Room of Local History Digital Collection


Description: Black and white, studio portrait of Jacob S. Shoemaker's (1798-1875) sisters and daughters. They are identified as follows: back row from left to right: Aunt Barbara Huber (Mrs. Henry), Aunt Mary Ann McNally (Mrs. John), Aunt Lena (Magdalena) Clemens (Mrs. Joel); middle row from left to right: Aunt Mary Myers (Mrs. Michael), Aunt Magdalena (Mrs. Barnabas Devitt), Aunt Veronica Eby (Mrs. Isaac); and front row from left to right: Aunt Hannah Hett (Mrs. Caspar), Aunt Elizabeth Shoemaker (Miss).

The women in the front and back rows have been identified as the daughters of Jacob S. Shoemaker. The women in the middle row have been identified as sisters of Jacob S. Shoemaker and the daughters of John Shoemaker and Mary Shantz, according to Ezra Eby's book.