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Edgar Clarence Ritter

Male 1912 - 1957  (44 years)


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  1. 1.  Edgar Clarence Ritter was born 26 Apr 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel K. Ritter and Melinda S. Stroh); died 4 Feb 1957, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202897952
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305548
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Edgar Ritter

    By Record Correspondent

    Elmira - Edgar Ritter, 44, of Elmira, died Monday after a lengthy illness. He was born April 26, 1912, in Woolwich Township. His parents were Mrs. Daniel Ritter, 34 Water St., Elmira, and the late Daniel Ritter. He was a member of St. James' Lutheran Church, Elmira. Surviving, besides his mother, are four brothers, Cranson, Clayton, Percy and Harry, all of Elmira; a sister, Mrs. Harley Stahlbaum, of Elmira. His father predeceased him in 1951 and a brother, Lester, in 1948. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Thursday noon when removal will be made to St. James' Lutheran Church for memorial service at 2: 30 pm. Burial will be in St. Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. H. W. Baetz will officiate.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

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    It has pleased our Heavenly Father in his wise providence to call out of this Life, unto the Life Eternal, the Soul of our Beloved Son and Brother Edgar Clarence Ritter on February 4th, 1957 In his 45th year. The funeral will be held from St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira on Thursday, February 7th at 2:30 p.m. Interment in St. James Lutheran Church St. Jacobs

    Funeral Card


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Daniel K. RitterDaniel K. Ritter was born 12 Dec 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Philip Ritter and Elizabeth Maria Knechtel); died 7 May 1951, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202926262
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56243P
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farming
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Daniel — Melinda S. Stroh. Melinda (daughter of Jacob Oscar Stroh, daughter of Jacob Oscar Stroh and Maria "Mary" Steffler) was born 6 Dec 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1962, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Melinda S. Stroh was born 6 Dec 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Oscar Stroh, daughter of Jacob Oscar Stroh and Maria "Mary" Steffler); died 1962, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202926319
    • Name: Melinda S. Ritter
    • Name: Melinda Stroh
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115837P
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs. Melinda Ritter - by Record Staff Writer - ELMIRA - Mrs. Melinda Ritter, 86, of 35 Water St., Elmira, died at her home Monday after a brief illness. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stroh, she was born in Woolwich Township, Dec. 6, 1875. Her husband, Daniel, died in 1951. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira. Surviving are four sons, Cranson, Clayton, Percy and Harry, all of Elmira; one daughter, Mrs. Harley (Mabel) Stahlbaum of Elmira; one brother, Henry of Elmira and one grandson and two great-grandchildren. Two sons, two brothers and two sisters also predeceased her. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Thursday noon when removal will be made to St. James Church, for the funeral at 3 p.m. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs. Rev. Harry Baetz will officiate.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    Children:
    1. Lester Wilfred Ritter was born 17 Aug 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Cranson Ritter was born 31 Jul 1900, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Clayton Ritter was born 2 Apr 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1963; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Percival S. "Percy" Ritter was born 13 Apr 1905, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1991, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Harry H. Ritter was born Apr 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1987, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mabel Ritter was born Feb 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 1981; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 1. Edgar Clarence Ritter was born 26 Apr 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1957, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Philip Ritter was born 29 Apr 1819, , Germany; died 4 Oct 1898; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114399
    • Occupation: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Philip married Elizabeth Maria Knechtel 30 Sep 1849, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Johann Philip "Philip" Knechtel and Anna Eva Jung) was born 7 Oct 1829, , Germany; died 11 Jun 1904; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Maria Knechtel was born 7 Oct 1829, , Germany (daughter of Johann Philip "Philip" Knechtel and Anna Eva Jung); died 11 Jun 1904; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Maria Ritter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114510
    • Immigration: 1832, , Canada
    • Residence: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Elzsabeth Ritter was born 13 Jun 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 29 Sep 1850, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1925, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. Valentine Ritter was born 22 Jul 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 19 Sep 1852, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Philip Ritter was born 19 Aug 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1936.
    4. William K. Ritter was born 14 Aug 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1922, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherine Ritter was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Catharine Ritter was born CALC 30 Aug 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1880, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Mary Ritter was born 7 Jun 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1957, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Heinrich "Henry" Ritter was born 6 Mar 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. John K. Ritter was born Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 2. Daniel K. Ritter was born 12 Dec 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1951, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Jacob K. Ritter was born 29 Apr 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1963, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Apr 1963, Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Annie Ritter was born 14 Apr 1873, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Jacob Oscar Stroh was born 21 Aug 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Conrad Stroh and Anna Maria "Mary" Oswald); died 17 Dec 1928, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203082188
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54455
    • Residence: 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1906, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Retired: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Jacob O. Stroh, aged 85 years, a native of Woolwich township, passed away on Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Holst, in Kitchener. The funeral took place this (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock. Service was held in the St. Jacobs Lutheran Church where Rev. Mr. Wittig preached the sermon. Interment was made in the St. Jacobs cemetery.

    The late Mr. Stroh conducted a successful farm in Woolwich township, where he resided until four years ago, when he made his home with his daughter in Kitchener.


    Waterloo Chronicle, 20 Dec 1928, p. 4

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    Died At Kitchener, on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1928, Jacob Stroh, aged 85 years, 3 months and 27 days. The Funeral Will be held from the residence of Mr. Geo. Holst, 246 Wellington St., Kitchener, at 2 o'clock P.M., on Thursday, Dec. 20, 1928, from there to the St. James Lutheran Church, St Jacobs, for service, thence to the Lutheran cemetery, St. Jacobs, for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Jacob married Maria "Mary" Steffler 19 Aug 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Lorenz Steffler and Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Braun) was born 30 Dec 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Maria "Mary" Steffler was born 30 Dec 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Lorenz Steffler and Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Braun); died 9 Aug 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203082274
    • Name: Maria "Mary" Stroh
    • Name: Mary Steffler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54456
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Died At Kitchener, Saturday, August 9th, 1924 Mary Steffler beloved wife of Jacob Stroh Aged 76 years, 7 months and 10 days. The Funeral Will take place from the home of Mr. George Holz, 246 Wellington Street, Kitchener, at 1.30 p.m., on Tuesday, August 12th, to the St. Jacobs Lutheran Church for service, thence to St. Jacobs cemetery for burial. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. William Stroh was born CALC 3 Sep 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth "Eliza" Stroh was born 10 Aug 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1946; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Albert Stroh was born 4 Feb 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1912, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Melinda S. Stroh was born 6 Dec 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1962, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Clara Stroh was born 18 Jan 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Henry S. Stroh was born 23 Dec 1882, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Sep 1964, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Mary Stroh was born 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Johann Philip "Philip" Knechtel was born 26 Dec 1800, Hütschenhausen, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; was christened 30 Dec 1800, Spesbach, Bayern, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (son of Johann Valentine Knechtel and Maria Eva Klick); died 17 May 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Philip Knechtel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31720
    • Occupation: 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Extract from the Christening Files of the Ref. Parish Spesbach Year 1800 Church record No. 2

    There was christened Knechtel, Johann Philipp
    born on 26 December 1800 in Hitschenhausen
    christened 30 December 1800 in Hitschenhausen

    Parents: Valentin Knechtel, of Hitschenhausen and Maria Eva nee Gluck

    Godparents: Philipp Knechtel unmarried, Johann Nikel Rink of Hitschenhausen, Philippine Gluck, unmarried of Hitschenhausen, Philippine Diez unmarried of Hutschenhausen.

    Fee: DM 2.
    A genuine abstract
    Speyer 10 July 1975
    Protestant Episcopal Church Archive of the Palatinate
    ( Dr. Rger )
    Archive director

    Johann — Anna Eva Jung. Anna was born 1807, , Bavaria, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Anna Eva Jung was born 1807, , Bavaria, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Anna Eva Knechtel
    • Name: Anna Jung
    • Name: Eva Young
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31721
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 5. Elizabeth Maria Knechtel was born 7 Oct 1829, , Germany; died 11 Jun 1904; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Valentine Knechtel was born 15 Dec 1833, , Germany; died 7 Jan 1913, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. James Lutheran Cemetery, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. Philip Knechtel was born 1 Feb 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 15 May 1836, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1914, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. James Lutheran Cemetery, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. Catherine Knechtel was born 13 Jul 1837, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 3 Sep 1837, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1894, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jacob Knechtel was born 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Maria "Mary" "Polly" Knechtel was born 24 Jun 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Berlet's Corners Cemetery, Berlet's Corners, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Anne Knechtel was born 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Jacob J. Knechtel was born 7 Sep 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1923; was buried , Woodland Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    9. Annie Eva Knechtel was born 23 Oct 1841, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1907, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. John Knechtel was born 22 May 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1906, Fremont, Dodge, Nebraska, USA; was buried , Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge, Nebraska, USA.
    11. Michael Jung Knechtel was born 17 Jan 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 1903; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Salome "Sarah" Knechtel was born 21 Mar 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 22 Aug 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1884, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 May 1884, Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Heinrich "Henry" Knechtel was born 25 Feb 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 29 Sep 1850, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 12.  Conrad Stroh was born 3 Oct 1811, Lehrbach, District Of Alsfeld, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany (son of Johann Yost "John" Stroh and Anna Catherine Hahn); died 13 Oct 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241660671
    • Interesting: pioneer, story, sports
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115896
    • Immigration: Sep 1837, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1840, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; yeoman
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    November 10, 1899

    Death of One of the First Settlers of Woolwich

    On Friday the 13th ult., there died at the home of his son George east of the village of Conestogo, Mr. Conrad Stroh, one of the old pioneers of Woolwich. Deceased was born in Lehrbach Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, Oct 3rd, 1811 and was consequently a little over 88 years old when he died. With his three brothers he left the Vaterland and after a voyage of 47 days reached America and came on to Berlin, where he made his home for a short time. Here he was married by Rev. Bindemann, in 1839 to Miss Annie Marie Oswald who shared his joys and sorrows for some 55 years and predeceased him about 5 years. Afterwards he took up land near West Montrose and a little later a couple of miles east of Elmira and finally he got possession of the homestead opposite the junction of the Conestogo and Grand rivers, where by preserving energy and thrift he and his partner in life succeeded in carving out of the rich virgin forest a comfortable home. Here he spent the remainder of his life with the exception of a few years prior to the death of his wife when they lived in Conestogo. Deceased enjoyed robust health until about a year and a half ago when he had a severe attack of the grippe from which he recovered but which left him in much feebler condition. A few weeks ago he was taken sick and gradually sank until released by death. During this time he had the best attention and care from his son and daughter-in-law for which he expressed his gratitude during his last days.

    Deceased possessed many good qualities and as a mark of esteem his remains were followed to their last resting place in the Lutheran cemetery at Conestogo by a large concourse of relatives, neighbours and friends. He was one of the founders and a life long member of the Lutheran congregation at Conestogo [St. Matthews] and a staunch Liberal in politics. He leaves behind him four sons and two daughters, all married, 28 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren also three brothers, Yost of Woolwich aged about 77 years, Henry of Waterloo aged 81 years and John of Berlin aged nearly 91 years.

    Woolwich at the Turn of the Century: 1900, (Woolwich Historical Foundation, Woolwich Township, Ontario, Canada, October 2001), p. 42

    _____________________________________

    CONRAD STROH was one of the mighty hunters of by-gone days. He lived on the banks of the Grand River, about one mile east of Conestogo, and died at the good old age of 87 some eight years ago. Conrad was an unerring marksman, and when he pulled the trigger of the old flint lock the bullet sped with undeviating accuracy to the objective point. A friend and companion of Conrad's was Jacob Benner, of West Montrose, who was also a Nimrod who had won his reputation by practical and visible results. He, too, was a keen-sighted marksman and prided himself on never missing his aim. Although the two were fast friends there existed a little good-natured rivalry between them regarding the supremacy of marksmanship. One day a test of skill was determined on. Each was to fire at a spot on a certain. tree. Both fired, but on examination only one bullet hole was found. Both claimed it, and a dispute arose which cooled their friendship and threatened an open rupture. In those days the settlers made their own bullets and lead was scarce. Some days afterwards Benner, passing the spot where the trial had taken place, thought to save the lead by cutting out the ball embedded in the tree. Imagine his surprise when he found both bullets in the one hole. Benner communicated the discovery to his friend and the warm comradeship was resumed that was never afterwards broken.

    Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906 (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 1906) pg 26

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    Zur Erinnerung an Conrad Stroh Gestorben den 13ten Oktober 1899 Im Alter von 88j. 10t. [verse in German]

    [Translation: In Memory of Conrad Stroh Died 13th of October,1899, aged 88 years, 10 days.]

    Funeral Card

    Conrad married Anna Maria "Mary" Oswald 9 Jul 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Philip Jacob Oswald and Margaretha Becker) was born 23 Apr 1821, Wilgartswiesen, Rhein-Baiern, Germany; died 3 Sep 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Anna Maria "Mary" Oswald was born 23 Apr 1821, Wilgartswiesen, Rhein-Baiern, Germany (daughter of Philip Jacob Oswald and Margaretha Becker); died 3 Sep 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241662240
    • Name: Anna Maria "Mary" Stroh
    • Name: Maria Oswald
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115897
    • Residence: 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Zur Erinnerung an Anna Maria Stroh Holy Bible Gestorben den 3ten September 1894 im Alter von 74J., 4M., 1(4) T. [verse in German]

    [Translation: In Memory of Anna Maria Stroh, Died the 3rd of September,1894, aged 74 years, 4 months and 1(4) days.]

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Catharine Stroh was born 1840, , Germany; died 28 Mar 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Yost O. Stroh was born 1 Oct 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1919, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 6. Jacob Oscar Stroh was born 21 Aug 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1928, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth Stroh was born 4 Apr 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Maria "Mary" Stroh was born 19 May 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 16 Jun 1850, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1906, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. George O. Stroh was born 1 Oct 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 10 Apr 1853, Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church - St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1926; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Carl O. "Charles" Stroh was born 1 Sep 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1949, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 14.  Lorenz StefflerLorenz Steffler was born 24 Oct 1819, Salmbach, , Alsace, France (son of Georg Adam Steffler and Elisabethe Wernsperger); died 7 Aug 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81672710
    • Name: Laurent Stoefler
    • Name: Lawrence Steffler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127223P
    • Residence: 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Naturalization: 1848, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Directory: 1864, Woolwich Township German Company Tract 110, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Lorenz Steffler is mention as well as his brother-in-law in the margin of Jacob Braun's will as having £900 surties.

    Lorenz married Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Braun 2 Jun 1846, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Georg Jakob "Jacob" Braun and Wilhelmine Prenkert) was born 9 Mar 1830, Wilgartswiesen, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died 9 Jan 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Braun was born 9 Mar 1830, Wilgartswiesen, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (daughter of Georg Jakob "Jacob" Braun and Wilhelmine Prenkert); died 9 Jan 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81672930
    • Name: Elisabeth Braun
    • Name: Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Steffler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55175
    • Residence: 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Catharine Steffler was born 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 7. Maria "Mary" Steffler was born 30 Dec 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob Steffler was born 31 Dec 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1937, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. M. Steffler was born 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Elizabeth Steffler was born 15 Jan 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1926, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. George Michael Steffler was born 25 Jan 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1931; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Philippine "Phoebe" Steffler was born 12 May 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1913, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Magdalena Steffler was born 23 Mar 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1941, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Sophia Catharine Steffler was born 3 Jan 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1935, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Shantz Station, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. David Steffler was born 23 Feb 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Melinda Steffler was born 23 Aug 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1914, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Daniel Steffler was born 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. William Steffler was born 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Caroline Steffler was born 5 Apr 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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