Peter Alexander Wilhelm

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-243954
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Anton Wilhelm
• Name: Anton Wilhelm
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95029
• Birth: 26 Feb 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Anthony — Magdalena Wendling. Magdalena (daughter of Henry Wendling and Magdalena Fehrenbach) was born 24 Oct 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1906; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Wilhelm
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34926
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Keeper
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Anton Wilhelm
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76426
• Residence: 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

Anton Wilhelm, who died on Saturday, was accompanied by many friends to his last resting place on Tuesday, his 88th birthday.

Mr. Anton Wilhelm, an upright, honest man of good heart was one of the first settlers in this area. The same was born on April 2, 1813 in upper Baden and came to Amerika in 1833 and married Johanna Weber, who came from the same area of Germany, in 1835 in Buffalo N.Y, then moved to Dundas, and later settling down on his place by Williamsburg, on the road between Strasburg and Mannheim where he lived until his death. He lost his true conscientious German spouse through death in 1879 and since then was cared for by his only son Mr. Anton Wilhelm Jr., his spouse and children.

The departed left behind one son, 2 daughters, 22 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by 2 sons, 2 daughters, 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A solemn ceremony and heart rendering eulogy was offerred by Rev. B. Wm. Kloepfer prior to his burial at the Catholic cemetery where his earthly remains were carried by 6 of his grandchildren and lowered into the grave.

To the founders of this "Journal" of which he was one of the first subscribers, he was a loving and good friend, to the sons the founders and publishers of this leaflet, likewise his treasured friendliness came to pass. The thought to have had a father and grandfather whose many good qualities and respected ways were loved by all sensitive persons, is a great consolation for the great numbers left behind.

Berliner Journal, Thursday, April 4th , 1901 Translation by S.M. Fischer April. 2002

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In the person of the late Anton Wilhelm, who died on Saturday and who, on Tuesday, his 88th birthday, was accompanied by many to his final resting place, this area has lost one of the first settlers, and a generally beloved, good-hearted, worthy man.
He was born April 2, 1813 in the Upper Baden area, came to America in 1833; he married in 1835 in Buffalo, N.Y., Johanna Weber, who came from the same area in Germany and then moved to Dundas. In 1844, he settled near Williamsburg, on the road between Strassburg and Mannheim, where he lived until his death. He lost his attentive, loyal German wife to death in 1879 and since that time, he has enjoyed the loyal care of his only son, Mr. Anton Wilhelm Jr. and the latter's wife and children.

The deceased is survived by a son and 2 daughters; in addition, he has 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Two sons and two daughters, as well as 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren predeceased him.

His burial, preceded by a solemn requiem mass and a heartfelt address on the virtues of the departed by the Very Reverend Father Wm. Klöpfer, took place in the Catholic cemetery here, where his earthly remains were transported and lowered into the grave by six of his grandchildren.

To the founders of the "Journal" (among whom he was one of the first subscribers) he was a dear, good friend, and to whose sons (the present publishers of this paper), he has remained a worthy friend. The thought, to have had a father and a grandfather whom all well-meaning people respect and love, because of his many good qualities, must certainly be a great consolation to his numerous survivors.

Berliner Journal 4 Apr 1901 pg 4 Translated by Patricia J. Kauk March 16, 2007

Anthony married Johanna Weber 1835, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States. Johanna was born CALC 26 Feb 1810, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 11 Apr 1879, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Johanna Weber
• Name: Johanna Wilhelm
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91103
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69256
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Cooper
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Roman Catholic

Notes:

The Voice of Truth, June 4, 1885 . Copied from the original newspaper Weekly paper for German Catholics of North America. From files at City Archives, Konigheim, Germany. submitted by Henry Wendling

Canada-Correspondence from New Germany, Waterloo Co., Ontario.

Dear Sir Editor,

On Tuesday, May 26 we had a nice but very seldom-celebrated union in our community, the golden anniversary of Mr. Peter A. Spitzig and his wife Katharina, born Faulhaber. At 10: 30 was a high mass performed by the most honourable Father Forster, the Reverend of the congregation. Three quarters of the congregation were present and most of them did participate at the dinner, which the golden anniversary couple did give for family and friends. In a wooden barn were four temporary tables each two feet long. At 1 o'clock Father Forster came and took a seat at the table. The first sitting had 57; the second sitting had 55 persons. At the evening meal there were 72 persons present.

The members of the congregation brought their best wishes to the golden couple. From near and far almost all relatives were present. First I noticed my old school colleague and the oldest son of the golden couple, Mr. Peter P. Spitzig with his wife and two children. Also Mr. Friedrich Spitzig, wife and four children from Cleveland, Ohio. Further Mr. William Spitzig (brother), his son Joseph and daughter Maria. Bernard Spitzig (son of the deceased brother Bernard Spitzig), from Cleveland, Ohio. Also Lorenz Spitzig, wife and six children from New Germany, Ontario; Henry Spitzig, wife and five children, from Mildmay, Bruce Co., Ontario; John Kirchner (son in law) and Maria, born Spitzig, with four children, from Kossuth, Ontario; John Goetz (son in law) and Katherina, born Spitzig, with eight children, from New Germany, Ontario; the widow Mrs. Barbara Spitzig and son Lorenz from Formosa, Bruce Co., Ontario. Further Mr. Lorenz Spitzig and his two sons Heinrich and Lorenz from Chepstow, Bruce Co., Ontario. Also a number of friends from far were present.

The golden couple belongs to the oldest settlers in New Germany and I would like to make a small sketch of their life. Mr. Peter A. Spitzig was born in the year 1809 in Konigheim, county of Tauberbischofsheim, Baden, his wife in 1811 in the same place. In the year 1834 both not married left with other families their fatherland. No railroad did exist, they had to do the journey with horse and wagon to Havre de Grace, France, which took six weeks. There they boarded a sailboat, which took them in 22 days to New York. From New York they travelled on a small steamer to Albany, New York state and from there per train to Schenectady, New York. The New York Central Railroad ended there. From there they took a canal boat to Rochester, New York, where by that time thirteen German families did live. A small Catholic Church was in Rochester where Father O' Reilly, later Bishop of Hartford, Conn. (who on a trip home from England disappeared with the steamer "Pacific", and lost his life.) was employed. On 26 May 1835, the golden couple married, and Father O' Reilly officiated (blessed) over the wedding, and eventually christened the oldest child. In 1837 a German Priest came the first time, Father J.H. Newmann of the Redemptorist Order, who later became Bishop of Philadelphia. A private house served as a church for the German Catholics. The immigration at this time increased, mainly of the Catholics. In the year 1844, the cornerstone to the now St. Joseph's Church in Rochester was laid. Later this year the golden couple left Rochester and migrated with three children to Canada, which was a very troublesome journey since there was no railroad. They bought in the township of Guelph, three miles from New Germany, 100 acres of land, which was wilderness. The hardships they had to go through for the first ten to fifteen years one can only imagine. One must have gone through it himself to understand this.

With the exception of some years when the family lived in Wilmot, after selling the above mentioned farm, they returned again to New Germany and 1 and a half miles from the church they bought a large and very nice farm. The "golden" old man and "golden" old woman have been loyal members of the congregation for forty years. In the same time there was a block church in New Germany and every six-eight weeks the priest came and held mass. That was from 1844-1848, when the Jesuit Fathers came. How well liked the Spitzig was, was proven by the hearty participation of their neighbours on their golden day. Since the golden couple is still strong, alert and healthy, we all hope they will enjoy happiness and joyful days for the rest of their life. This is the wish of all citizens of New Germany and also of mine. Very best and friendly regards

I remain sincerely, Henry Wendling, Local Agent of "The Voice of Truth" P.S. Altogether there are 45 living grandchildren of the golden couple and 35 were present.

Henry — Magdalena Fehrenbach. Magdalena (daughter of Mathias Fehrenbach and Mary Agnes Lauli) was born 30 Sep 1841, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1893; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Wendling
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69257
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Henry Wilhelm
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123981
• Residence: 1811, Önsbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden, Germany

Notes:

Heinrich is reported to have been born in Achern, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, documentation needed.

Heinrich married Theresia Sauer 27 May 1811, Önsbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden, Germany. Theresia was born 17 Oct 1787, Önsbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden, Germany; died 27 Sep 1828, Önsbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden, Germany. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Theresia Wilhelm
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124197
• Residence: 1811, Önsbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden, Germany

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30267
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Nicholas Kartes and wife Catharine Derr Doerr abt 1790 arrive in New York September 4th 1826 on the ship Elizabeth with the Mathias Fehrenbach and Felix Scharbach families and the Trendels and Hohlrads.

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A-1-73 Matthias Fehrenbach, Probate of Will of Matthias Fehrenbach, formerly of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, deceased, granted the thirteenth of September One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Five. The petition of Jacob Borho and Joseph Scharbach, named Executors therein.

[Names are transcribed as spelled.. For ease of reading some correction have been done, i.e. "wider" = winter, "paster" = pasture, "Gardain"= garden…etc.]

I Matheas[sic] Faerenbach [sic] of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman,, being weak in body…

(1^st) commit my Soul to the hands of my Redeemer and my Body to buried in a Christian order…

(2^nd) Is my will that the Farm I own now shall after my decease belong to my son Matheas Faerenbach that is to say after he doth arrive to the age of twenty one years, and hath conditions and the consideration sum of Four Thousand Dollars, of the above said sum my son Matheas Faerenbach shall not pay anything till after the decease of my beloved wife Angnes[sic] or so long as she remaineth in the state of widowhood, and after her decease or second marriage the above said sum of $4000 shall be paid by my son Matheas followeth that is to say it shall be equally divided in five equall parts and my son Matheas shall take his part first, then the remainder that is to say $3200 to be paid as follows: Two hundred dollars shall be paid by my son Matheas one year after the death or second marriage of my widow and so yearly and every year till the above said sum of $3200 are paid, in manner as followeth. The first termeen[?] to be paid to my son John, and the second is to be paid to my daughter Catharin, and the third is to be paid to my daughter Magtalina[sic] and the fourth is to be paid to my son Joseph, and so alternately beginning at the oldest and so on to the youngest, without any interest on any of the termeens.

(3^rd) Is my will that my wife shall have a right to life in the house or my son shall build a convenient house for her near my house and convenient to the spring, and my son Matheas shall keep a cow for my widow and stabling in the winter and feed it, and in pasture in the summer, and also she shall have the right to put her milchze[sic] in the celler, and the easterly part of the garden including one third part of said garden with a parthage[sic] to and from it and cellar room for her vegetables, and also my son shall furnish my widow with 200 pounds of pork or a fattened hog weighing 200 pounds, and also she shall have a right to keep a pig although she shall find fodderage for it and feed it.

(4^th) Further, it is my will that my son Matheas shall give to my widow one third part of all the grain and produce that is raised on said far, during her natural life or state of widowhood.

(5^th) It is my will that my son Matheas shall furnish my widow with a sufficient quantity of wood for fuel or firewood fit for the use in the house.

(6^th) Is my will that my son Matheas [___?] widow shall have my kitchen cupboard, and also my cloth "drest" for to keep her clothes in it, also two beds ["bets"] with bedsteads and bed clothing, and coverlets.

(7^th) It is my will that [ after the decease of my widow or second marriage stroked out] all my moveable property shall be sold by publication and the proceeds thereof shall be equally divided among all my children and my widow so as to make it equal shares of it, that is to say at the time my son Matheas doth take the farm on his own hand.

(8^th) It is my will that my son Matheas shall have one yoke of oxen with thes[sic] or to the above said farm, without further charge.

(9^th) I declare this my Last Will and Testament and appoint for my Executors my trusty friends Jacob Borho and Joseph Sharbach.

Witnessed by Gottleib Kurz and Bernhard Rich
Will dated 10 August 1855
Proved 13 September 1855
Inventory £371/12/6

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Mathias is reported to have been born in Reute, Biberach, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, documentation is needed

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Mathias — Mary Agnes Lauli. Mary was born 1802, , Germany; died 10 May 1864; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Lanli
• Name: Mary Agnes Fehrenbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30268
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic