Simon Aaron Randall

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27577
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

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Mr. & Mrs. John Randall will have the sympathy of the community in their sudden loss of their eldest son, Simon, who died at Baden at the home of his wife's parents on Tuesday. Deceased was with his parents here last week leaving for Baden the latter part of the week. He had been feeling unwell for about two weeks but no serious results were feared until a couple of days ago. Cause of death was the blood turning to water. The remains will be interred in Elmira Union Cemetery on Thursday afternoon.


Elmira Advertizer 20 Mar 1902

Simon married Mary Ann Ernst 1 Nov 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob Ernst and Rebecca Hagey) was born 29 May 1874, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 1912; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. John Ernest "Ernest" Randall was born 14 Jul 1899, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1989, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Name: Jack Randall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27569
• Residence: 1864, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; R. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; well digger
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Well Digger
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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John Randall Dead Resident Since '55

Funeral of Pioneer Citizen Held on Tuesday; Lived in Same Home 60 Years

Final respects were paid to the late John Randall, aged 84, and pioneer Elmira citizen, who was laid to rest in Elmira Cemetery, Tuesday afternoon, The funeral took place from his late residence, Factory street, to St. Paul's Lutheran church, and, thence to the cemetery.

The late Mr. Randall was born on January 15, 1843, at Glanford, Wentworth County. He came to Elmira with his parents when he was about 12 years of age. He has resided in this vicinity ever since, occupying the same home for the past 60 years. In 1864 he married Wilhelmina Rapien, who predeceased him five years ago. Of the nine children born to them, only three are living. They are: Mrs. Henry Kraft, Elmira; Mrs. William Wilken, Elmwood, Neb.; and Jacob Randall, Preston. Two brothers and one sister also survive, Sam Randall, of Palmerston; Joseph Randall, of Kitchener, and Mrs. George Cathrae, of Elmira. There are also 18 grandchildren.

The late Mr. Randall has always been hale and hearty and only during the last year or so has he been ailing. Death was due to pneumonia. All children, with the exception of Mrs. Wilken, of Elmwood, Neb., who was ill, were present at the funeral.


Elmira Signet 24 Mar 1927 Pg 1

John married Wilhelmina Christina "Minnie" Rapien 22 Sep 1864, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wilhelmina (daughter of Wilhelm Dietrich Martin Rapien and Maria Schultz) was born 4 Aug 1842, Mathof, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany; died 22 Dec 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mina Rapine
• Name: Minnie Rapine
• Name: Wilhelmina Christina "Minnie" Randall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27570
• Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1860, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1864, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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The Late Mrs. John Randall

On Sunday afternoon, Christmas Day, the remains of the late Wilhelmina Rapien, the beloved wife of Mr. John Randall was laid to rest at the Elmira Union Cemetery. Rev. A. Gallmeier conducted the funeral services. The late Mrs. Randall was in her 79th year, she was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, village of Mathof, and came [to] Canada in June 1857, then 14 years of age, and with her parents settled in Waterloo County. In 1864 she married John Randall of Kitchener. They came and have ever since lived in Elmira. She had been always in the very best of health, until some time ago, she suffered a stroke. She leaves to mourn her beloved husband, three daughters and one son. Mrs. David Ziegler of Elmira, Mrs. Wm Wilkin of Elmwood, Nebraska, Mrs. Henry Kraft, Elmira and Jacob Randall of Preston. The funeral took place at 2 o'clock at the home to St. Paul's Lutheran church for services thence to the Union Cemetery for burial.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record 27 Dec 1921 pg 2

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26218
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
• Residence: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died At Elmira, Nov 1st, 1898, William Randall Sr., aged 91 years, 5 mos and 17 days. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 p m from the residence of Mr Henry Addis.

Deceased was well known throughout the riding and was the oldest citizen in that village. He was of a genial disposition and well liked by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, six sons and four daughters to mourn his decease. His sons will act as pall bearers.

Berlin-News-Record 3 Nov 1898

William married Sarah Gooding 1835, Quebec City, , Quebec, Canada. Sarah was born 25 Dec 1817, Wrentham, , Suffolk, England; was christened 18 Jan 1818, Wrentham, , Suffolk, England; died 9 Jul 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Randall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26219
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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WAS NEARLY 100 YEARS OLD

Berlin's Oldest Resident Passed Away Monday in the Person of Mrs. Randall.

HAD A LARGE FAMILY

The death of one of Berlin's oldest residents took place at 1 o'clock on Monday afternoon in the person of Mrs. Sarah Goodin, relict of the late William Randall, of Elmira, at the residence of her son, Mr. Charles Randall, King street east. The deceased was born in Renton, England, on December 25th, 1806, and had she lived until next Christmas she would have been 100 years old. She had been in good health until about a month ago, when she gradually became weaker owing to old age, and her end was peaceful.

The deceased came to Canada when 18 years of age and resided in Quebec City, where two years later she married her deceased husband. Shortly after they moved to Hamilton and resided there for ten years. They then moved to Elmira, and resided there almost fifty years. The late W. Randall died about eight years ago and since that time the deceased widow has resided with her son, Charles.

The couple were blessed with 18 children, seven of whom survive, namely, John, Elmira, and Henry, Zurich (twins); Charlotte Linder, Floradale; Joseph, Floradale; Samuel, Palmerston; Caroline, Elmira; and Charles, Berlin. The deceased is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren, thus making five generations at the death of Mrs. Randall.

The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence of Mr. Chas. Randall, King street, to the Elmira cemetery.


Berlin Daily Telegraph 10 Jul 1906

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Almost A Centarian

There died at Berlin, last Monday, Mrs. Randall, a former resident of Elmira, aged 99 years, 6 months and 15 days. Deceased was well known here having lived here from the time Elmira was but a hamlet until a few years ago when she removed to Berlin to live with her son Charles. She was in spite of her high age, able to be about until within the last year or so. She was a member of a large family and many of her descendants still live in Elmira and vicinity. Mr. J. Randall and Mrs. Cathrae of Elmira and Mr. Jos. Randall of Floradale are amongst those of her children who remain in this district. The funeral of the deceased took place at Elmira yesterday and was attended by many of the older residents of the village and neighborhood.


Elmira Signet, July 12, 1906

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Sarah Goodin, wife of the late William Randall, Elmira.

Sarah Goodin Randall born 25 Dec 1806 at Renton, England. Arrived in Canada 1822, lived Quebec City two years and married William Randall there. Moved to Hamilton for ten years before moving on to Elmira where they lived 50 years. William Randall died 1898. Sarah & William had 18 children. Seven survived their mother, Emily and John of Elmira; Henry and Patrick who were twins, Charlotte Linder of Floradale; Joseph of Floradale; Samuel of Palmerston, Caroline of Elmira and Charles of Berlin. At time of her death she had 43 [13?] grandchildren, ?? [50] great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren

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• Name: Dietrich Rapien
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26427

Wilhelm — Maria Schultz. Maria was born Abt 1805, Of, Mathof, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Rapien
• Name: Mary Schultz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26428