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

Ralph Greenwood Schmitt

Male 1916 - 1985  (69 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ralph Greenwood Schmitt was born 1916, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Lewis H. "Louis" Schmidt and Ella May Greenwood); died 22 Feb 1985, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226926

    Ralph — Rita May Benninger. Rita (daughter of Francis "Frank" Benninger and Ernestine Schmidt) was born 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Karen Grace Jill "Jill" Schmitt was born 5 Apr 1946, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lewis H. "Louis" Schmidt was born 23 Aug 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob R. Schmitt and Mary Hamel); died 9 Sep 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Louis Schmidt
    • Name: Ludwig H. Schmitt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80497
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

    Lewis — Ella May Greenwood. Ella (daughter of John Greenwood and Elizabeth Ann Hackett) was born 18 Apr 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ella May Greenwood was born 18 Apr 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Greenwood and Elizabeth Ann Hackett); died 7 Apr 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Ella May Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52088
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Making
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. 1. Ralph Greenwood Schmitt was born 1916, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1985, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Norma Schmitt was born 8 Nov 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob R. Schmitt was born 1 Feb 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes R. "John Schmitt and Margaret Roth); died 8 Jan 1936, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121997136
    • Name: George R. Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: 00104-5799.1000
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Jacob R. Schmitt - Another of the early pioneers of Wilmot Township has been called to his eternal rest in the person of Jacob R. Schmitt who passed away at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. George Z. Lantz, on Wednesday, January 8th, at the ripe old age of 90 years, 11 months and 7 days. The deceased was born in Wilmot Township on the farm near Berlet's Corner where he farmed until he retired about 13 years ago, and which at present is owned by his son-in-law, Herbert Lantz. The deceased enjoyed good health until about two months ago. A twin brother, George R. Schmitt, of Plattsville, passed away a few years ago.

    The late Mr. Schmitt was married to Mary Hamel who predeceased him eight years ago. Their union was blessed with fourteen children of whom seven survive, namely, Mrs. Geo. Z. Lantz, Philipsburg, Mrs. Albert Mueller, Waterloo, Jacob, of Galt, Louis H., of Waterloo, Mrs. Herbert Lantz, Wilmot, Mrs. Norman Zimmerman, Wilmot, Gordon Schmitt, of Kitchener. One son George was killed in action in the Great War. Another son, John, died a year ago and two daughters, Ida and Lovina, predeceased him a few years ago, and the others died in infancy.
    The funeral will be held this Friday afternoon from the home of Mr. George Z. Lantz to the Philipsburg Lutheran Church, of which the deceased was a faithful lifelong member. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. H.R. Mosig, of New Hamburg, and Rev. Mr. Hamester, of North Easthope, will be in charge of the funeral services.

    Kitchener Daily Record - 9 Jan 1936

    Jacob — Mary Hamel. Mary (daughter of George Hamel and Margaretha Forler) was born 17 Sep 1856, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1928, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Hamel was born 17 Sep 1856, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Hamel and Margaretha Forler); died 21 May 1928, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121997298
    • Name: Mary Schmitt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80494
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs. Jacob R. Schmitt of Philipsburg passed away today in her 72nd year. Born in Wellesley, the late Mrs. Schmitt had lived for many years in Philipsburg. She is survived by her husband, four sons, John of this city, Lewis and Gordon of Waterloo and Jacob of Galt, and five daughters, Mrs. George Lantz and Mrs. Herbert Lantz, both of Philipsburg, Miss Rose of Waterloo, Miss Edith at home and Mrs. Norman Zimmerman of St. Agatha. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from her home to Philipsburg Lutheran Church and cemetery

    Children:
    1. Mary Schmidt was born 15 Jun 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Rosina "Rose" Schmitt was born 11 Feb 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob H. Schmidt was born 2 Jul 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Nov 1960, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 2. Lewis H. "Louis" Schmidt was born 23 Aug 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Schmidt was born 6 Mar 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1925.
    6. Lovina Schmitt was born 6 Oct 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1926.
    7. Ida Katherine Edith Schmitt was born 25 Apr 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1932, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Margaret Schmidt was born 13 Jun 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. George H. Schmidt was born 27 Mar 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1914.
    10. Clara Schmidt was born 6 Jul 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Gordon Schmidt was born 20 Nov 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  John Greenwood was born 15 Apr 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Greenwood and Margaret Ann Winch); died 9 Jun 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52084
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Primative Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Veterinary Services
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Veterinary Surgeon
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    John married Elizabeth Ann Hackett 27 Mar 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of William Hackett and Clarissa Astrope) was born 2 Jun 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 1901, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Ann Hackett was born 2 Jun 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William Hackett and Clarissa Astrope); died 9 Oct 1901, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Ann Greenwood
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52085
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Death of Mrs. Greenwood

    It is our painful duty this week to record the death of the wife of Mr. John Greenwood, V.S., which occurred on Tuesday morning from diabetes. Although afflicted with this disease for some time she was able to be about as usual until Saturday evening last when she became much worse and was compelled to take to her bed, gradually sinking until the end came. Mrs. Greenwood was born in this township 47 years ago and has resided here ever since. When 19 years of age she was united in marriage to Mr. Greenwood, the couple moving to Wellesley village about seven years ago. She leaves, besides her husband, a family of four children, three others having died of diphtheria about eight years ago. The profound sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved ones. The funeral will take place at two o'clock tomorrow (Friday) afternoon.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf Oct 10 1901 pg 5

    Children:
    1. Clarissa Anna "Clara" Greenwood was born 22 May 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Addie Elizabeth Greenwood was born 6 Apr 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959.
    3. Olivia Greenwood was born 14 Feb 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. William George Orton "Orton" Greenwood was born 20 Aug 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 3. Ella May Greenwood was born 18 Apr 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. John Harvey Greenwood was born 16 Sep 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Beatrice Viola Greenwood was born 8 Mar 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Johannes R. "John Schmitt was born 1 Nov 1806, Mulhausen, , Alsace, France (son of John Schmidt and Catharine Riehl); died 12 Mar 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127119396
    • Name: Johann Schmidt
    • Name: John R. Schmidt
    • Name: John R. Schmitt
    • Eby ID Number: 00104-5799.10
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Johannes married Margaret Roth Nov 1831. Margaret (daughter of Roth and Katharina "Catharina" Fichter) was born 3 Mar 1807, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 7 Mar 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Margaret Roth was born 3 Mar 1807, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Roth and Katharina "Catharina" Fichter); died 7 Mar 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127119664
    • Name: Margaret Schmitt
    • Name: Margaretha Roth
    • Eby ID Number: 00104-5799.11
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Johannes Schmitt was born CALC 8 Mar 1834; died 18 Feb 1835; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Margaret Schmidt was born 14 Jul 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 2 Aug 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1875; was buried , St. James Lutheran Cemetery, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. Johan George Schmitt was born CALC 17 Sep 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Johan Howard R. "John" Schmitt was born 14 Jan 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Mar 1924, Berlet's Corners Cemetery, Berlet's Corners, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Magdalena Schmitt was born 24 Mar 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Barbara Schmitt was born 28 Nov 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1933, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. James Lutheran Cemetery, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    7. Jacob Schmitt was born CALC 14 Feb 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1843; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John George R. "George" Schmitt was born 1 Feb 1845, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1930, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. John J. Smith was born 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. John G. Smith was born 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. 4. Jacob R. Schmitt was born 1 Feb 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1936, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Mary Schmidt was born 2 Aug 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 10 Oct 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Caroline Schmidt was born 5 Dec 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 28 Jul 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Catherine Smith was born 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    15. George Smith was born 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  George Hamel was born CALC 10 Apr 1820, , Germany; died 20 Jul 1894, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27414
    • Residence: 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Died Suddenly - Mr. George Hamel, aged 74 years, father of Mrs. L. Hahn and Jacob Hamel, of this town, died very suddenly at the G.T.R. station last Friday morning, of heart failure, while waiting for the train to go to Petersburg. His remains were taken to Wellesley for burial, the funeral, which took place on Sunday, was largely attended.

    New Hamburg Independent, July 27, 1894

    George married Margaretha Forler 15 Jun 1847, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaretha (daughter of Johannes "John" Forler and Catharine "Katie" Krieger) was born 31 Jan 1828, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 26 Nov 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Margaretha Forler was born 31 Jan 1828, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Johannes "John" Forler and Catharine "Katie" Krieger); died 26 Nov 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Margaretha Hamel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45107
    • Residence: 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Johannes F. "John" Hamel was born 14 May 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 18 Jun 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1899; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. George F. Hamel was born 27 Jan 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 10 Mar 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1918; was buried , Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, Colorado, United States.
    3. Catharine Hamel was born CALC 9 Jun 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1896; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Mary Hamel was born 17 Sep 1856, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1928, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. William F. Hamel was born 24 Dec 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1933, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    6. Margaret Hamel was born 20 Feb 1864, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1936, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Christian F. Hamel was born 4 Aug 1854, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1942, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario.

  5. 12.  George Greenwood was born CALC 24 Jan 1829, , England; was christened 5 Apr 1829, Bolton by Bowland, , Yorkshire, England (son of John Greenwood and Isabella Wray); died 26 Sep 1875; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111685
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Primatve Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

    George married Margaret Ann Winch 26 May 1851, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born 5 Apr 1833, East Gwillimbury, Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 8 May 1917, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, USA; was buried , Croswell Cemetery, Croswell, Sanilac, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Margaret Ann Winch was born 5 Apr 1833, East Gwillimbury, Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 8 May 1917, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, USA; was buried , Croswell Cemetery, Croswell, Sanilac, Michigan, United States.

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    • Name: Margaret Ann Greenwood
    • Name: Margaret Ann Rolls
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111767
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Primative Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

    Children:
    1. 6. John Greenwood was born 15 Apr 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. James Albert Greenwood was born 30 Jun 1854, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1916, , Pembina Co., North Dakota; was buried , Oak Lawn Cemetery, Pembina County, North Dakota, USA.
    3. William Henry Greenwood was born 16 Aug 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Henry James Greenwood was born 14 Feb 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Hannah Jane "Jennie" Greenwood was born 14 Feb 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1934, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, USA; was buried , Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, USA.
    6. Isabella Greenwood was born 22 Jul 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Samuel George Greenwood was born 7 Nov 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1960; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Yale, St. Clair, Michigan, United States.
    8. George Greenwood was born 4 May 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Sylvester Greenwood was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Mary Greenwood was born 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Elizabeth Ann "Lillian" Greenwood was born 6 Jul 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1942, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, USA; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Yale, St. Clair, Michigan, United States.
    12. Victoria Greenwood was born 24 May 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1973, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, USA; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Yale, St. Clair, Michigan, United States.
    13. Andrew Richard Greenwood was born 21 Feb 1875, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1962, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, USA; was buried , Croswell Cemetery, Croswell, Sanilac, Michigan, United States.

  7. 14.  William Hackett was born 1820, , Rutland, England; died 9 Aug 1900, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85610
    • Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Map: 1861, Wellesley Township - West Concession 13 Lot 07, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 10 Con 9 -east
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Wm. Hackett, was b. 79 y, ago in Rutland, E. , & came to CN in 1842, located first near Toronto, then settled in 1845 in the forest in Wellesley. In 1862, he moved to a farm near Linwood. Forty years ago, he joined the M. C. For twenty years he was a steward at Bethlehem Methodist Church, which was built on his farm. He died aug 9, 1900, after 2 years of declining health, Preceded by children, Mr. Beggs about 1 1/2 years ago and a son Willie, in infancy. survived by his wife of 52 years, 3 sons, and 5 daughters - Mrs. Frey, Michigan, Mrs. Ransom, Berlin, Jn on the hsd, Mrs. Greenwood Wellesley, Thomas, Linwood, Mrs. Newton, Glen Allan, Mrs. Manzer Linwood Dr. Charles H. Iowa.

    Christian Guardian 10 Oct 1900 [abbreviated]

    William married Clarissa Astrope 1848. Clarissa (daughter of Thomas Astrope and Elizabeth Clarke Bennet) was born 17 Apr 1831, , England; died 19 Oct 1918, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Clarissa Astrope was born 17 Apr 1831, , England (daughter of Thomas Astrope and Elizabeth Clarke Bennet); died 19 Oct 1918, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Clarissa Hackett
    • Name: Classey
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166602
    • Immigration: 1852
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    MRS. WM. HACKETT.

    The death of one of Waterloo County's oldest citizens took place on Saturday, Oct. 19, 1918, in the person of Mrs. William Hackett of Linwood at the ripe old age of 87 years and 6 months. She was born in England and came to Canada with her parents when a young woman residing in Waterloo County ever since. The last few years she had made her home in the village of Linwood. Her husband predeceased her 18 years ago. The union was blessed with 10 children, 7 of whom survive, also 33 grandchildren and 23 great grand children. The late Mrs. Hackett was of a genial disposition, and had a host of friends who will extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. Burial took place at Linwood.

    Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Devitt and family have returned from Trout Creek where they they spent the past few months. They will reside on Albert St. in the house formerly occupied by Mr. David Hoffer who has moved to Elmira.

    The Chronicle Telegraph 14 Nov 1918, p. 3

    Children:
    1. Fanny Jane Hackett was born 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Frances Hackett was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Hannah Jane Hackett was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Rachel Hackett was born 12 Feb 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died 1935; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Hackett was born 16 Jun 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1919; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Elizabeth Ann Hackett was born 2 Jun 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 1901, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Thomas Hackett was born 24 Jul 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1939, Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Mary Hackett was born 3 Mar 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Clarissa Esther Hackett was born 30 Sep 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Sarah Hackett was born 11 May 1867, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1952, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Charles H. Hackett was born 1869, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. William Hackett was born 14 Jul 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1876.