Arlie Cecil "Cecil" Luckhardt

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• Name: Cecil Luckhardt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193195
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Name: Edgar Luckhardt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96740
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student

William married Clara Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Umbach 5 Jan 1904, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clara (daughter of Otto Menger Umbach and Sophia Stahl) was born 5 Nov 1885, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1904, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clara Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Luckhardt
• Name: Elizabeth Umbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42308
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

LUCKHARDT. - At Hamilton, April 24^th, Clara, beloved wife of Edgar Luckhardt, aged 18 years, 5 months and 19 days.

The remains of the deceased were brought to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.M. Umbach, whence they will be taken to the Elmira Union Cemetery for interment to-day (Thursday), at 2 p.m.

Elmira Signet Apr 28 1904 pg 1

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• Name: J. P. Luckhardt
• Name: Johannes P. Luckhardt
• Name: John P. Luckhart
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23829
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Christening: 29 Nov 1863, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Harness Maker
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Harness Maker
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1899, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; hardware store owner
• Residence: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

J. P. Luckhardt was born in Berlin, whence he removed with his parents to Normanby Township and later to Maryboro Township. He came to Elmira in 1875, served his time at the harness-making trade with Mr. A. Steinmann and commenced business on his own account in 1878. He embarked in the hardware business in 1896. He was councillor of the Village of Elmira several years, has been a member of the Elmira School Board during the last eight years and is now Chairman. He is also agent for the Confederate Life Assurance Company and is a properous and enterprising citizen, who is at all times disposed to do his share towards advancing the towns' interests. He attends personally to the supervision of the harness department of his growing business. In addition to his harness trade Mr. Luckhardt conducts a large hardware, wood and coal business. He carries a large stock of shelf and heavy hardware, paints and oil, glass, tinware, stoves etc. and has a tinsmithing department which is conducted by good and experienced mechanics, who do all kinds of outside work, such as eavetroughing, roofing, etc. as well as bench work and repairing.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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ELMIRA

SHOE, FELT AND WOOLEN WORKS

Among the manufacturing industries of Elmira the above concern must be reckoned one of the most important, as it gives employment to the largest number of wage-earners and many of them expert and skilled mechanics. It is a part of the old Winger & Weaver Woolen factory. The latter, the first indusdry of note in this town, was established in 1856, by Peter Winger and Samuel Weaver who were prominent among the early settlers in this vicinity. They commenced operations in 1856 and continued to run it until 1873, when Mr. Henry Winger, son of the well known member of the firm, took charge and operated it until 1883, and after that in company with his brother, J. B. Winger, until 1895, at which time they added the felt manufactory. It was then operated by J. B. Winger and Amasa Winger for short one year, when in the spring of 1896, a joint stock company was formed and the plant improved and placed on a more extensive scale. The company is made up of some of the leading and most responsible citzens of the town, viz: Henry Winger, J. B. Winger, Amasa Winger, J. P. Lackhardt, Weber & Erb, M. Weichel, J. S. Weichel, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler, David Snider, Chas. Klinck and son George, Henry Mogk and Isaac Hilborn. Board of Directors: A. H Erb, President; Henry Winger, Daniel Ratz, Casper Ziegler and J. P. Luckhardt, John Peel, Treasurer and general manager.

They manufacture both leather and felt goods, and the class of work turned out is equal in style, workmanship, finish and material to that of any other establishment of the kind in Ontario. There is a steady demand for about all the company can manufacture with their present facilities, most of their goods going to the Northwest and the Maritime Provinces. From twenty-five to thirty hands are employed. The factory is equipped with the latest and best improved machinery, and a walk through the building when all hands are at work will convince any person that experienced workmen are employed and that great care is exercised in putting the material together in a way that must produce a popular and durable article. The very latest styles of footwear are turned out. The company still continues the woolen factory and manufactures fine tweeds, flannels blankets and other woolen goods, and are always prepared for custom work.

Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 3

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J. P. LUCKHARDT.

Mr. Luckhardt came to Elmira in 1875 and commenced to learn the harness trade under Mr. Albert Steinman. In 1878 he bought the latter out, and which branch of his business he still continues. On July 13th, 1896, be purchased the business of Wm. Wachsmuth, and moved to the present premises in the spring of 1897. For the first six months the firm name was Luckhardt & Co, when later on Mr. Luckhardt assumed the entire business. The firm now carries a full line of hardware, stoves and tinware, and in addition manufacture all kinds of harness and do repair work. They also keep on hand a full line of robes, trunk, valises, whips, etc. Mr. Luckhardt was married on Feb. 20th, 1878, to Miss Mary Jane, only daughter of Mr. Isaac Stinson. They have been blessed with seven children. He is the local agent of the Confederation Life Association, a member of the Board of Directors of the Shoefelt Co., and a member of the Emira School Board. Mr. Luckhardt has. handled several thousand cords of wood during the past year. Mr. Thos. Sherington, a capable and obliging business man, has charge of the books. The large storeroom has no empty shelves, and everything to be found in a first class modern hardware store or harness shop can be had here.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 27 Jan 1898, p. 3

John — Mary Jane Stinson. Mary (daughter of Isaac Stinson and Ellen McKieman) was born 22 Jun 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1937, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Jane Luckhardt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96736
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1932, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Name: O. M. Umbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42306
• Immigration: 1863, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1865, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1885, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Keeper
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Naturalization: 1901
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Residence: 1903, Elmira Agricultural Works Co. Limited, Elmira, Ontario
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Traveller, Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Mr. Otto M. Umbach is a son of Rev. S. Umbach, professor of theology at the Evang. Seminary in Napierville, Ill. He was born in New York State in 1860 and came to Canada when 4 years of age. His first occupation after having obtained a fair education, was milling. At this trade he remained 8 years. Then he took a position as book-keeper in a general store in Rodney, Ont. Later he became book-keeper for the Waterloo Manufacturing Co., where he remained 13 years. About a year ago he became interested in the Elmira Agricultural Works Company, in which he acquired stock. He now superintends the office work and the agencies and is a decided acquisition to the managing staff of this prospering manufacturing establishment.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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OTTO M. UMBACH

A resident of Waterloo for many years, Otto Menger Umbach, died at the K-W Hospital, Friday, Feb. 19th. Mr. Umbach had not been in good health for the past 15 years. He was in hospital for a few months in 1935 and was taken there again after New Year's this year.

Son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Jos. Umbach, Mr. Umbach was born in New York State, Jan. 17, 1861, and came to Canada in early youth. He was educated in New Hamburg and entered the milling trade. As a young man he went to Naperville, Ill., where he took a commercial course. On his return he was employed at Crediton. There he was married to Sophia Stahl. The union was blessed with one daughter and two sons.

In 1902 Mr. and Mrs. Umbach moved to Elmira where they resided for five years, after which they returned to Waterloo where Mr. Umbach also had previously resided. Mr. Umbach resumed his employment with the Waterloo Manufacturing Company as bookkeeper and salesman.

A member of Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Mr. Umbach was active in the work of various organizations, holding office in several.

His wife predeceased him. He is survived by two sons, Herbert of Waterloo and Elton of Toronto, one sister, Mrs. Sarah Becker, who has made her home with him since the death of Mrs. Umbach, also one grandson, Cecil Luckhart, who was reared in his grandfather's home, and by five other grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services were held on Monday from Emmanuel Evangelical Church with Rev. G.F. Barthel officiating. Burial took place in Elmira.

Otto married Sophia Stahl 15 Jan 1885, Crediton, Stephen Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Sophia (daughter of Theobold Stahl and Christina Piscator) was born 10 Dec 1861, Crediton, Stephen Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1936, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sophia Umbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42307
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93085165
• Residence: Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23426
• Residence: 1853, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

JACOB LUCKHARDT was a native of Kurhessen, Germany. He came to Canada in 1859 and for a number of years worked for Mr. Louis Breithaupt in Berlin. Here he was married, during the first year of his stay, to Annie Catharine Pfeffer, the ceremony being performed by Rev. C. F. A. Kuenzmann. They afterwards moved onto a farm in Grey County and later to Maryboro Township where they continued to reside, until ten years ago, when they moved to Elmira. Of a family of 12 children only 6 survive, namely: -Jacob E. on the old homestead in Maryboro, John P. in Elmira, Dieter C. in Montreal, Andrew in Chatanooga, Tennessee, Mrs. James Streeter also in Chatanooga, and Susie at home. Deceased was of an active, industrious and economical disposition and by exercising these qualities managed to lay by something for his declining years. He enjoyed good health until the last few years when he was occasionaly though not seriously, troubled with his stomach. About two weeks ago however, a serious stomach trouble set in, and in spite of all that medical skill could do, he became gradually weaker until he died.

Elmira Advertizer 26 Oct 1899

Jacob married Anna Catherine Pfeifer 9 Jan 1853, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna was born CALC 8 May 1830, , Hessen, Germany; died 20 Mar 1905, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93085300
• Name: Anna Catherine Luckhardt
• Name: Catharine Pfeifer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23546
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Last Monday Pnuemonia claimed as its victim Mrs. Luckhardt, mother of Mr. J. P. Luckhardt. Deceased was born in Hessen, Germany, 69 years ago, emigrated to Canada when quite young, lived with her husband and family in Berlin, Normanby and Maryborough and later retired to Elmira. After the death of her husband, deceased lived in a house of her own until deeming strength rendered it necessary for her to break up housekeeping, whereafter she lived with her son John, where she enjoyed the best of care until death relieved her. She was highly respected by all who knew her and will be much missed by those with whom her life had thrown her into contact.

Elmira Signet 23 Mar 1905

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LUCKHARDT, At Elmira, after a short illness of pneumonia, Anna Catharine Pfeffer, widow of the late Jacob Luckhardt, aged 74 years, 10 months and 12 days. The funeral takes place this (Thursday) afternoon, 2 o'clock.
Part II
Last Monday, Pneumonia claimed as its victim, Mrs. Luckhardt, mother of Mr. J. P. Luckhardt. Deceased was born in Hessen, Germany, 69 years ago, emigrated to Canada when quite young, lived with her husband and family in Berlin, Normanby and Maryborough and later retired to Elmira. After the death of her husband, deceased lived in a house of her own until deeling strength rendered it necessary for her to break up housekeeping, where after she lived with her son John, where she enjoyed the best of care until death relieved her. She was highly respected by all who knew her and will be much missed by those with whom her life had thrown her into contact^.

Elmira Advertizer 20 Mar 1905

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113814

Isaac — Ellen McKieman. Ellen was born CALC 3 May 1837, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1896, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ellen Stinson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113815

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125971P
• Immigration: 1842, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
• Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Elder
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clergyman

Notes:

(Reverend) Joseph joined the Evangelical movement in this area, so the records show, and was much influenced by it's preachers. He was so well liked and determined to succeed that when the Waterloo District was formed, Joseph was recommended and accepted to preach in this area, even though he was not ordained to do so. This was done at a later date. He was looked upon as a great leader in the community. He received his appointment to preach in 1854. He preached in New Hamburg in 1857, 1858-1895, 1896. and I understand at some of the other evangelical churches around this area such as Waterloo and Hespeler. Some records in Waterloo Historical Society books. vol #5 vol #6

A local Evangelical church was dedicated in 1851, Joseph was its minister. from Zion Evangeliacal (United) church 100th anniversary book. page 48-Joseph Umbach and Simon L Umbach mentioned. Joseph as District Superintendant. Ministers in this age were only permitted to serve for two years and so had to move to different churches periodically to maintain their profession. Hence both Joseph and Simon served many places in this area. page 55 mentions corner stone laying for Zion church building on Weber St. (present site) near Queen St. Joseph Umbach supervising.

Joseph born Munchzell in Baden Germany. His father Johann was born Grossgartig, Wurrtemburg Germany, and was a laborer and as a young man moved to Baden. He lived there with his parents until the family moved to America. Joseph was the second oldest and his mother's darling. The father was away from home a lot and so the training was left to the mother. The children had to learn to work early to help their mother with the farm. The father was Evangelical and the mother was catholic, a very pious person, so the children received a very strong christian upbringing. Joseph attended a rural school and shortly before they came to America he was confirmed. Relatives in Canada had been writing to them and so they came to Canada in sept 1843, having left Germany in June.

(Laschinger) The grandmother had died and grandpa was living in a small log house with his family, in a rural area with no neighbors, no school, or church. Joseph received no further schooling and hard work made him strong. The father bought a small farm near Conestoga but traded it for a tract of woodland 11 miles away in Woolwich twshp. there Joseph helped father build a house. The nearest neighbor lived 3 miles away and Joseph still could get no more education. The Umbachs were warned not to attend nearby chuch meetings in Berlin, but went anyways, with the result that his mother (Katherine) joined. Johann was furious and tried to stop things but after attending a meeting in St. Jacobs, joined himself.

Joseph at 18 was well on the way to becoming a preacher and his mother who was getting fed up with having so many preachers around, put her foot down on having home meetings and so Joseph left. The Michael Menger family built a house and the meetings were held there. After Josephs mother became more reasonable he returned home, and the religious group took him in. Later he was elected an officer of the church. (Elder). In 1853 he proved his ability as a preacher to a congregaion in Waterloo, under Rev. F. Herlan, where many people joined. Next was New Hamburg, for two years, with the same results. In 1859 he attended a church conference in New York, (400 miles with horse and wagon) with his wife and two children. It was very hard on them. He was rejected by the conference because he was Canadian. Two years later he went to the Utica mission as area head. In 1863 he was in Buffalo. In 1864 he returned to Niagara Falls for two years. In 1866 he was elected president of the district and held had post for 29 yrs. till poor health forced him tor esign that post.

For 4 yrs. he had a helper then spent a yr. as a helper, and then hiscareer as a minister was over. He suffered for 10 yrs., had many operations, but never fully regained his health.

He had a happy family life, though many trials. He had 12 children, 3 died in infancy. The death of his wife in 1906 was very hard for him and he stayed with his oldest daughter till he died in 1911. Rev. W. J. Wager conducted the funeral and 22 ministers lead the procession. The church could not hold all the people who came to pay their respects. Surviving were- Johanna-to Herman Uppel Levi-Professor North Western college-Naperville-Illinois U. S. A. Moses-Principle-Corpus Christie-Texas, U. S. A. Otto M. -Waterloo William H. -New Hamburg Maria Anna-wife John Kaercher-New Hamburg Adeline-wife A. Gies Sarah-wife Rev. E. Becker Laura-wife H. Beilstein

Lorne Umbach Family File

Joseph married Elizabeth "Lisetta" Menger 1851, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Menger and Susan) was born 25 Jul 1834, , Germany; died 16 Feb 1906; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth "Lisetta" Umbach
• Name: Lisetta
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85871P
• Immigration: 1846
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42675

Theobold married Christina Piscator 2 May 1848, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christina was born Abt 1830, Of, Crediton, Huron Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Stahl
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42676