John Richard "Jack" Foerster

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• Name: Jack Foerster
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233149

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• Name: Willie Foerster
• Residence: Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96684

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JACOB W. FOERSTER

Jacob W. Foerster, 58, a well- known merchant in Poole died Thursday, October 30, at the Hamilton General Hospital.

A son of the late Jacob M. Foerster and Anne Brox, he was born at Elmira, December 10, 1893. Surviving are his wife, Margaret; two sons, Howard W. (Jim) and John R., both of Poole; two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Norma) Ritter, Atwood, and Miss Betty Foerster, Kitchener. Eight grandchildren also survive. One brother Addison died 19 years ago.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until 11 a.m. Friday morning when removal was made to the residence at Poole. Private service was held at the home Sunday at 1:30 p.m. followed by a public service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wellesley. Interment was in Elmira Union Cemetery.

William — Margaret Seiling. Margaret (daughter of John Abraham Seiling and Elizabeth Losch) was born 16 Mar 1895, Neustadt, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Foerster
• Residence: Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101278
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fitter, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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FOERSTER, Mrs. Margaret Of Poole, passed away Saturday, December 24, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener.

She was born in Carrick Township 82 years ago, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Seiling. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Poole. Dear mother of John R. (Jack) of Milverton, Norma (Mrs. Jack Ritter) of Milverton and Betty (Mrs. Ray Brenneman) of Sarnia; dear sister of Gordon Seiling of Elmira, Rose (Mrs. Herb Oehring) of Elmira and Lila Seiling of Elmira; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by her husband, Jacob William Foerster in 1952; also by two sons, Ralph and Jim, and by one brother and one sister.

The family received friends at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley. Funeral service was conducted today at 3 p.m. from First St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wellesley. Rev. Karl Frincke officiated. Interment followed in Elmira Union cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 27 Dec 1977 pg 37

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• Name: Jacob Foerster
• Name: Jakob Förster
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96681
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Contractor
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mr. Jacob Foerster was born at Bamburg, Ont. He came to Elmira twelve years ago and later became interested in the firm of Heimbecher, Klinck & Co. After dissolution of this firm, he launched out as contractor, on his own account. He takes contracts for carpenter work of any description and has done some very good work in his line.

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

Jacob — Annie Brox. Annie (daughter of Jakob "Jacob" Brox and Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler) was born 16 Apr 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Foerster
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96682
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Recording: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Rosy Oshering talking about the Seiling family
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68546
• Occupation: 1892, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1905, Neustadt, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; saw miller
• Residence: 1905, Neustadt, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, on Farm
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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John Seiling, 85, Elmira, was almost instantly killed at 5: 30 p.m. Sunday when he was struck by a car in front of the home of his son, Albert, on Arthur Street.

The accident occurred at the dangerous five-point intersection of Arthur street, South street, Edward street and Streeter Lane.

Police Chief Harry Jarvis, who investigated, said the car, driven by Elmer M. Bauman, 19, Springwater, Saskatchewan, and owned by his brother, Abner M. Bauman, R.R. 1, Elmira, struck the man as he crossed the intersection from west to east. The car was proceeding north.

Mr. Seiling is believed to have suffered a fractured skull and died of brain injuries.

He was carried into hs son's home and attended by Dr. J. T. McCullough. He was dead when the doctor arrived.

Dr. Le Roy Wagner, coroner, was called.

Mr. Seiling's clothing was badly torn. His watch was found on the pavement, stopped at 5: 30.

The right front headlight was knocked off the car and the right front fender was damaged.

Chief Jarvis said there were no actual witnesses to the accident.

Walter M. Martin, the only passenger in the car, said he didn't see Mr. Seiling until he was right in front of the car. The car struck him immediately. There was no inquest.

Charges are being laid against the driver.

The accident resulted in Elmira's first traffic fatality since August, 1938, when a five-year old boy was killed at Arthur and Water streets.

At the time of the accident Mr. Seiling was returning home from work at the Seiling hatchery, owned by his son with whom he lived.

Born near Hanover, Mr. Seiling had lived in Elmira for four years.

Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth Lasch; two sons, Albert and Gordon of Elmira; four daughters, Mrs. William (Margaret) Foerster of Poole and Mrs. Gertrude Payne, Mrs. Herbert (Rose) Oehring and Lila of Elmira; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Helwig of Hanover; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor., The funeral service was held Wednesday at 2: 30 p.m Burial was in the Elmira Union Cemetery. Rev. C. B. Heckendorn officiated.

Recording:
Park of a series consists of 40 oral histories conducted by a committee in the former Town of Elmira. The project began in 1974 when Abner Martin, Manager at the Canada Trust had a dream that people were being interviewed about the history of Elmira. Abner told his dream to Harry Wintsch and Harry got his wife, Enid involved. The committee included Mary Anne Kirkness, Elmira Library Supervisor; Abner Martin; Enid Wintsch; and Bob Huschka, Elmira High School history teacher. the interviews were conducted by Enid Wintsch, Lorene Bosomworth, Ruth Moldenhauer, Harry Wintsch, Bertha Thompson, Art Gorman, Joanne Venton, and Pat Weber. The project was funded in partnership between Canada Trust and the Township of Woolwich and continued until 1983.

John married Elizabeth Losch 15 Mar 1892, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Adam Losch and Margaret) was born Nov 1865, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1953; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Seiling
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70424
• Residence: 1905, Neustadt, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Mrs. Elizabeth Seiling [first part of obituary was not photocopied] [Elmira, Jan. 27, 88 years]

Elmira, Mrs. Arthur (Gertrude) Peebles, Linwood, and Miss Lila Seiling of East Orange, N.J.; two sons, Albert and Gordon, both of Elmira; one sister, Mrs. Ernest Witter, Mildmay. Twelve grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren also survive. Her husband, John, predeceased her. The body is resting at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Friday afternoon at 2 .p.m., when removal will be made to the adjoining chapel for the funeral. Burial will be in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. C.B. Heckendorn will officiate

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Jan 1953

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32795
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• 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

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On Thursday of last week there were buried in the Lutheran cemetery have the earthly remains of Jacob Foerster, who died of Bright's disease raving been seriously ill only a week. Deceased had been twice married. His first wife died in 1857 and the second one seven years ago. One son of the first wife survives and 2 sons and 2 daughters of the second wife. For a number of years he had lived with his daughter, Mrs. John Rank, Con. 7, Wellesley township. He leaves four brothers, who were present at the funeral, namely, Frederick and Andrew, of Heidelberg, Louis of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Valentine, of Cranbrook, Ont.


Elmira Advertiser 19 Dec 1908

Jacob married Helena Meinhardt 19 Jan 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Helena (daughter of John Meinhardt and Christina Hesreth) was born 1831, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helena Foerster
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32796
• Residence: 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Jacob Brox
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.66
• Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Another one of the old settlers of Woolwich was laid to rest on Sunday. We refer to Jakob Brox, who died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. William Dreisinger, in the village here. His death took place place here on Wednesday night. May 16 after less then two weeks illness. He died from bronchial trouble, having for years been afflicted with asthma. Deceased was born in Baden, Germany and came to Buffalo in 1849 where he was married to Catherine Ziegler. They came to Canada and for two years between St. Jacobs and Waterloo. Then they moved to Upper Woolwich where they lived for 37 years. Mr. Brox then sold his farm and moved to Elmira, where he lived the last 12 years. While living here one of his daughter died and about 2 years ago his wife. Fourteen children, seven sons and seven daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs Brox, all of whom are living but the daughter mentioned above. There are 38 grandchildren living. The funeral took place on Sunday forenoon and the large attendance of relatives and aquaintances testified to the respect in which Mr. Brox was held.
Deceased had reached the age of 78 years 11 months and 29 days.

Jakob — Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler. Katharina was born 9 Jun 1826, , Germany; died 13 Jan 1897; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Ziegler
• Name: Katharina "Catharine" Brox
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10476
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Adam Sealing
• Name: Adam Sieling
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102144
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Residence: 1861, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1901, Bentinck Township, Grey County, Ontario, Canada

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1851 - Adam Sealing is in same household as Henry Sealing.

Adam married Anna Elisabeth "Elizabeth" Dürrbecker 22 Jan 1854, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of A. Dürrbecker, daughter of Andreas Doerbecker and Christina Oetzel) was born 28 Sep 1832, Breitenbach am Herzberg, Hessen, Germany; died 16 Jan 1910, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Bentinck Twp., Hanover, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Elisabeth "Elizabeth" Seiling
• Name: Anna Elisabeth Doerbecker
• Name: Elisabeth Dürbecker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55350
• Residence: 1854, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1901, Bentinck Township, Grey County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1910, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada

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The death of a very fine old Hanover lady ogeurred here on Sunday last when Mrs Adam Sieling breathed her, last. She was 77 years, months and 18 days old. Death was directly due to gall stones, but she had been alling for some four years when she had an attack of pneumonia. Deceased, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Derbecker. was born in Breitenbach Am Herzberg Germany,

Owen Sound Sun Tue, Jan 25, 1910 Page 2

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102243

Adam — Margaret. Margaret was born Abt 1835, Of, Carrick Township, Bruce Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Losch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103183