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

Olive Koehler

Female 1904 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Olive Koehler was born Jun 1904, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of John S. Koehler and Martha Smith); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188191
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John S. Koehler was born 29 Aug 1857, , Ontario, Canada (son of Johann C. "John" Koehler and Susannah Schaefer); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50429
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1898, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    John married Martha Smith 17 Apr 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Martha (daughter of John Schaefer Smith and Adelaide Fischer) was born 10 Aug 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Martha Smith was born 10 Aug 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Schaefer Smith and Adelaide Fischer); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Martha Koehler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50430
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Theodore Koehler was born 27 Dec 1900, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Violet Koehler was born Nov 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 1. Olive Koehler was born Jun 1904, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Geneva Koehler was born Sep 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Arthur Koehler was born May 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Norman Koehler was born Aug 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Johann C. "John" Koehler was born 1 Jan 1828, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 13 Aug 1914, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61030080
    • Name: John C. Koehler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57552
    • Immigration: 1848, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1849
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Retired: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    On Thursday of last week there passed away, after a lingering illness, one of the old inhabitants of our village in the person of John Koehler. He was born in Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany, 70 years ago. He came to Canada with his parents when about five years old. He was married to a Miss Schaefer, who died seven years ago. The family lived on several farms mostly in Woolwich township. For the last 26 years they had lived in Heidelberg. Five children are left to mourn the departure of their father, namely, Caroline, Mrs. John Schoener and Henry living in Heidelberg and John and Mrs. August Hass, of Berlin. The remains were laid to rest in the Lutheran cemetery last Saturday in presence of a large number of relatives and friends, Rev. Schuelke officiating.

    Elmira Signet Aug 20 1914 pg 3

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    Died At Heidelberg, on Wednesday, August 12, 1914, John C. Koehler Aged 86 years, 7 months and 12 days. The Funeral Will be held from his late residence, on Saturday, August 15th, 1914, at 2 o'clock p.m., to the Lutheran church for service, and thence to the Lutheran cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Johann married Susannah Schaefer 21 Apr 1851, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah was born 2 Dec 1825, Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; died 17 Feb 1908, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Susannah Schaefer was born 2 Dec 1825, Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; died 17 Feb 1908, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110950465
    • Name: Susannah Koehler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57553
    • Immigration: 1848, , Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    The death took place in Heideberg on Monday evening of Mrs. Susannah Koehler (nee Schaefer) in her 83rd year. The deceased is survived by her husband, John C. Koehler and two sons, Henry of Heidelberg, and John, of Berlin, and three daughters, Mrs. Schoener, South Dakota, Mrs. F. Hass, Berlin, and Caroline at home. The funeral took place on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock to the Lutheran cemetery. Deceased was born in Alsfelde, Germany, came to Canada in 1848 and was married in 1851. She was a faithful wife, a loving mother and a kind neighbor and friend. Peace to her ashes!

    Elmira Signet 22 Feb 1908

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    DEATH OF MRS. KOEHLER.

    The death took place in Heidelberg on Monday evening of Mrs. Susannah Koehler (nee Schaeffer) in her 83rd year. The deceased is survived by her husband, John C. Kochler and 2 sons, Henry of Heidelberg and John of Berlin, and three daughters, Mrs. Schoener, South Dakota, Mrs. F. Hass, Berlin and Caroline at home. The funeral took place on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock to the Lutheran cemetery.

    The Chronicle Telegraph, 20 Feb 1908, p. 9

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    Died At Heidelberg, on Monday, 17. February, 1908. Susanna Schaefer, Widow of John C. Koehler. Aged 82 years, 2 months and 15 days

    Funeral Card

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    HEIDELBERG.

    (Too late for last issue.)
    Obituary - One of our oldest and most highly respected citizens, Mrs. John C. Koehler, passed away on Tuesday evening, Feb. 25th at her home here at the age of 8 years, 2 months and 5 days. The infirinities of old age were largely the cause of her death. A husband two and thee daughters survive her. The funeral took place on Thursday morning and the remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved family.


    The Daily Telegraph 07 Mar 1908, Sat Page 2

    Children:
    1. Koehler died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Ludwig "Louis" Koehler was born 23 Oct 1844, , Germany; died 20 Apr 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Henry Koehler was born 3 Dec 1852, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1921, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Catherine Koehler was born 20 Jan 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1948, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 2. John S. Koehler was born 29 Aug 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Caroline Koehler was born 14 Sep 1862, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1938, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Emma Koehler was born 11 Oct 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Susannah Koehler was born Between 1865 and 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1889, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Barbara Koehler was born Sep 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  John Schaefer Smith was born 9 Feb 1841, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany (son of John Smith and Mary Catherine "Catherine" Schaefer); died 11 Oct 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99369
    • Immigration: 1855, , Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1856, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
    • Naturalization: 1859, , Ontario, Canada
    • Naturalization: 1863, , Canada
    • Naturalization: 1864
    • Residence: 1864, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Keeper
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; jobber
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wholesaler
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stationart
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant, Wholesale
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman, Wholesale
    • Residence: 1921, 36 Ahrens St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    John married Adelaide Fischer 1 Jan 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Adelaide (daughter of John Fischer and Dora?) was born 18 Apr 1843, , Prussia, Germany; died 6 May 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Adelaide Fischer was born 18 Apr 1843, , Prussia, Germany (daughter of John Fischer and Dora?); died 6 May 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Adelaide Smith
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99370
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1864, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Lived with William Gross.

    Children:
    1. Adelaide Smith was born Sep 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Adelade Smith was born 27 Sep 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Herman Carl Smith was born 15 Mar 1868, New York City, New York, USA.; died 12 Dec 1957; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Martha Smith was born 10 Aug 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Bertha C. Smith was born 1 Nov 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Emma M. Smith was born 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Edna Smith was born 30 Dec 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Robert Smith was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Albert Smith was born 1879, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Herbert Alexander Smith was born 25 Dec 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1969; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. John Smith was born 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Theodore W. Smith was born 29 Mar 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1961; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  John Smith was born Abt 1811, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36680

    John — Mary Catherine "Catherine" Schaefer. Mary was born CA 1811, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Mary Catherine "Catherine" Schaefer was born CA 1811, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Mary Catherine "Catherine" Smith
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38512

    Children:
    1. 6. John Schaefer Smith was born 9 Feb 1841, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 11 Oct 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Carl S. "Charles" Smith was born 7 Jan 1850, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 24 Aug 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  John Fischer was born CA 1811, Of, Prussia, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125499

    John — Dora?. Dora? was born CA 1811, Of, Prussia, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Dora? was born CA 1811, Of, Prussia, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Dora? Fischer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152884

    Children:
    1. 7. Adelaide Fischer was born 18 Apr 1843, , Prussia, Germany; died 6 May 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.