John Joseph Mertz

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202015
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

John — Thekla Wagner. Thekla (daughter of John Wagner and Susanna Stoeser) was born 1 Aug 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

1. Simon Clarence John "Clarence" Mertz was born 25 Oct 1905, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 1920, , Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada.
2. Florence Mertz was born Dec 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
3. Walter John Mertz was born 6 Nov 1909, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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• Name: Jacob Mertz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59722
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

Death of Jacob Martz

Mr. Jacob Martz passed away on Tuesday forenoon as a result of a paralytic stroke at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John A. Rumig, at the Imperial Hotel. He had been in robust health up to the time he was stricken. The deceased had lived retired for the past 18 years, after farming successfully in South Easthope for many years. The deceased was born at St. Agatha on May 9th, 1853, and 55 years ago was married to Caroline Dietrich after which he settled on the farm. He was a faithful member of the Roman Catholic Church and was well known and esteemed in the neighborhood where he spent his whole life. There are left to mourn him his widow, four sons and three daughters, namely, John and Alex, of Kitchener, Nelson and Charles, of South Easthope, Mrs. J. A. Rumig, of New Hamburg, Mrs. Charles A. Montag, of Burlington, and Mrs. Timothy Hamilton, of Allandale. He is also survived by three brothers, August Martz, of Superior, Wisc.; Joseph, of Everett, Mich., and Frank, of Gooderham, Ont. The funeral will be held on Saturday forenoon to Holy Family Church followed by interment in the local R. C. Cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent Oct 16 1931 pg 5

Jacob married Caroline "Mamie" Dietrich 28 Nov 1876, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of Francois Joseph "Joseph" Dietrich and Regina Meyer) was born 8 Jun 1857, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1958, Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Caroline "Mamie" Martz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59721

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• Name: Jacob Maerz
• Name: Jacob Mertz
• Name: Jacob Märtz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239795
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Jacob married Katharine Wintemberger 1 Apr 1851. Katharine (daughter of Francis "Frank" Wintemberger and Katharine "Catherine" Martini) was born 1834, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1873, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Katharine Kohlenbrener
• Name: Katharine Martz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-236932
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Joseph Dietrich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233301

Francois — Regina Meyer. Regina (daughter of Joseph Meyer and Elisabeth) was born 1831, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Regina Dietrich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239418
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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South Easthope Pioneer Leaves 119 Descendants


Mrs. Regina Dietrich, whsoe death occurred in Kitchener, on March 15th, at the home of her son on Pandora Ave., was a pioneer resident of South Easthope, where she came with her parents, as an infant, from France, 88 years ago. Her maiden name was Regina Meyers and in 1853 she was married by Father Attner of St. Agatha, to Jos. Dietrich, with whom she lived on Lot 14, Concession 2, until the latterfs death, which took place on the same date (March 15th) forty three years ago when she moved to Kitchener. She reached the ripe old age of 90 years, 1 month and 13 days.


Deceased was a loving Mother and a kind neighbour and it is safe to say she passed to the great beyond without an enemy. She leaves 119 living descendants, including 8 children, 53 Grandchildren and 58 Great Grandchildren. The children are as follows: Joseph of Kitchener, (Mary) Mrs, D. Yausie, Sr. of South Easthope; (Carolina) Mrs. Jacob Mertz of Allendale; (Magdalena) Mrs. Jacob Hergott of Kitchener; (Agnes) Mrs. Herbert Petrie, and (Annie) Mrs. John Petrie, both of South Easthope; (Margaret) Mrs. J. D. Hergott of Walkerton; (Regina) Mrs. Simon Bundscho, of South Easthope. One daughter (Rosina) Mrs. Mike Hergott of St. Agatha, died 32 years ago

The funeral took place on Monday, March 19th, from St, Mary's R. C. Church, Kitchener, to the G.T.R. Station and via train to Shakespeare, whence the remains were taken to the cemetery, which is situated on her old Homestead. Rev. Father Hunsberger had charge of the services at the grave.


It is noteworthy to mention that this is proabably the last burial in the cemetery mentioned, the deceased being the last survivor of the older members of the South Easthope Church.
Sweetly she does slumber. Gone but not forgotten. The pall-bearers were six of her Grandchildren. The following floral tributes were given: Pillow from the children, wreaths from the Grandchildren, sprays from the Great Grandchildren and a spray from Mrs. Elroy Dietrich.

The Tavistock Gazette: Thursday, March 29, 1923

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• Name: Frank Wintemberger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-236930
• Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waggon Maker
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Francis — Katharine "Catherine" Martini. Katharine was born 1804, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 20 Feb 1885, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharina Martini
• Name: Katharine "Catherine" Wintemberger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-236931
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Joseph Moyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239413
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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A-1-181 Joseph Moyer The Last Will and Testament of Joseph Moyer, the elder, formerly of the Township of Wellesley, Yeoman, deceased…Will committed to Elizabeth Moyer, widow, Executrix and Joseph Moyer, the younger, Yeoman, of the Township of Wellesley, and Casper Moyer, of the Township of Wilmot, Yeoman.

I, Joseph Moyer of the Township of Wellesley, do make publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testamen… 1^st I give and bequeath to my daughter Regina, wife of Joseph Dietrich, the sum of one dollar. 2^nd I give and bequeath to my son George Moyer, the sum of one dollar. The[y] having already received their portions, and the residue to be divided as follows : 3^rd I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Moyer, one cow, one bed and bedding, all the kitchen furniture, one cooking stove with furniture my wife is to have one third of all my estate, to hold and use the same during her natural life ; and the balance to be equally divided amongst my sons Michael, Joseph and Bernhard, and my two daughters Eve, wife of Lewis Koch and Caroline. My sons Michael Joseph and Bernhard and my two daughters Eve and Caroline are to receive the property left by their mother at her decease. My son Joseph must build for my widow, an attachment to the old house on the south west end 18 feet by 14 feet at my decease. Also that my debts must first be paid, and my funeral expenses before the division…I constitute and appoint my wife Elizabeth Moyer, Executrix, and my son Joseph Moyer and my brother Casper Moyer of this my Last Will and Testament…

Witnessed by John C. Herrington and Michael Wagnar
Will dated 30^th June 1858
Proved 26^th July 1858
Died 11^th July 1858
Inventory Over £100 and under £200

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 partial transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

Joseph — Elisabeth. Elisabeth was born 1802, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elisabeth Meyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239414
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic