Willard Henry Schaefer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36502
• Residence: 1977, 132 Pandora Ave. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SCHAEFER, Willard -- At St. Mary's Hospital, on Monday, September 19, 1977, following a lengthy illness, Willard Henry Schaefer, aged 74 years, of 132 Pandora Ave. N. Born in St. Jacobs, he was a son of the late Edward Schaefer and the former Louisa Schmidt. Beloved husband of Myrtle Brine (Brethour); father of Glen of Bow Brickhill, England, Mrs. James (Jean) Hunter of Cambridge; stepfather of Mrs. Clare (Nancy) Bickell of St. Marys; brother of Henry E. of Waterloo. Four grandchildren also survive. Predeceased by his former wife, the former Ethel Kaufman and one sister, Ruth Merklinger. He was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, Kitchener, where he was very active. He worked at O.W.Thompson Limited as a bookkeeper for 35 years. He was active with the Ontario Association for 27 years, and secretary for 18 years. He was a charter member the Chicopee Ski Club and a former director and treasurer. Mr. Schaefer was one of the best known naturalists in this area. Until earlier this year, he remained an active birdwatcher, continuing his annual studies of waterfowl at Puslinch Lake, which he had carried out for over 30 years. He was also well known for his keen interest in conservation, being one of the original opponents of the Elora Gorge Bridge, and also one of the early initiators of the K-W Audubon Wildlife Films. The acquisition of Dickson Wilderness and Bannister-Wrigley conservation areas was greatly aided by his efforts. He was a long time member of the K-W Field Naturalists, until 1971, and was a past president of that organization, as well as co-chairman of its Conservation Committee for a number of years. He was a founding member and one time chairman of Oikos Associates, a local environmental group. At the time of his death, Mr. Schaefer was working with a regional committee to complete a history of the birds of this area, which will be based, to a considerable extent, on his own records. Many young naturalists have been encouraged by his interest and knowledge. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. today. 7 p.m. this evening. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday at 2 p.m., with Mr. S.V. Townsend officiating. Interment Woodland cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20 Sep 1977

Willard — Myrtle Brine. Myrtle was born Abt 1910; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Willard — Mary Ethel Kaufman. Mary was born 1898, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: First Church of Christ, Scientist, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Employer: O. W. Thompson Ltd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54969P
• Occupation: 1901, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cooper

Edward married Louisa D. Schmidt 8 Apr 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of Conrad Heinrich "Henry" Schmidt and Juliana "Julia" Doerbecker) was born 29 Mar 1874, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louisa D. Schaefer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54970P
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203698046
• Eby ID Number: 00111-6984.66
• Immigration: 1852
• Naturalization: 1864
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Carpenter
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter

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After a long illness our respected fellow-citizen Adam B. Schaefer was released from earthly life on Wednesday of last week. The deceased came to this country from Germany over fifty years ago and had lived as a resident of of St. Jacobs for fifty years. Until a short time before the death of his wife, three years ago, he was actively engaged in the carpentering and building trade. He was a life-long member of the Lutheran congregation here and held at different times the offices of deacon, S. S. teacher, etc. In politics he was a staunch Liberal. He leaves behind three sons and three daughters. The funeral was held on Friday when a large number of relatives and friends paid a last tribute of respect to the deceased by their presence. Rev. Mr. Liuke officiated. The bereaved children have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends.

A few later particulars regarding the late A. B. Schaefer: He was born Feb. 17, 1831 in Hessen-Darmstadt Germany, came to this country in 1852, came to Canada and took up his trade with his brother-in-law at Bridgeport. He was married in 1854 to Magdalena Winkler and settled in St. Jacobs in 1855. About three years ago he suffered a paralytic stroke and since that he had several more which gradually rendered him helpless. The funeral text was 1's. 121 v. 1 and 2.

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In Memoriam Gestorben: In St. Jacobs, am Mittwoch, den 5. Juli 1905, um fuenf Uhr Nachmittags, Adam B. Schaefer, im Alter von 74 Jahren, 4 Monaten und 18 Tagen. Berrdigung: Am Freitag, den 7. Juli, um 2 Uhr Nachmittags, vom Trauerhause aus in St. Jacobs auf den lutherischen Friedhof.

[ Translation: Died: In St. Jacobs, on Wednesday, the 5 July 1905, at five o'clock in the afternoon, Adam B. Schaefer, aged 74 Years, 4 Months and 18 Days. Funeral: On Friday, the 7 July, at 2 o'clock in the after noon, from the house of mourning in St. Jacobs to the Lutheran cemetery.]

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Adam married Magdalena Winkler 1854. Magdalena was born 30 Aug 1831, , Germany; died 7 Jul 1902, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Schaefer
• Eby ID Number: 00111-6984.67
• Immigration: 1835, , Canada

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In Memoriam Gestorben: In St. Jacobs, am Montag, den 7. Juli 1902, um drei Uhr Nachmittags, Magdalena geb. Winkler, Ehefrau von Adam B. Schaefer, in Alter von 70 Jahren, 10 Monaten und 7 Tagen. Beerdigung: Am Mittwoch, den 9. Juli, am 2 Uhr Nachmittags, von Trauerhause aus in St. Jacobs auf den lutherischen Friedhof. St. Jacobs, 7. Juli 1902.

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Died In Memoriam: At St. Jacobs, on Monday, July 7, 1902, at three o'clock in the afternoon, Magdalena née Winkler, wife of Adam B. Schaefer, aged 70 years, 10 months and 7 days. Funeral: On Wednesday, July 9th, at 2 p.m., from the funeral home in St. Jacobs to the Lutheran Cemetery. St. Jacobs, July 7, 1902.

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Schaefer - St. Jacobs, July 7, the wife of Adam B. Schaefer, aged about 70 years.

The News Record - 10 Jul 1902, Thu Page 1

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• Name: Henry Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54645
• Immigration: 1861, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1861
• 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
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Conrad — Juliana "Julia" Doerbecker. Juliana (daughter of Johann Georg Doerbecker and Katharina "Catherine" Schneider) was born 31 Jan 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1935, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Julia Doerbecker
• Name: Juliana "Julia" Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54646
• Residence: 1851, 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

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• Name: John Matthias Schaefer
• Name: Mathias Schafer
• Name: Matteus Schäfer
• Name: Matthew Schaefer
• Name: Matthias Schaefer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75285
• Birth: 29 Jan 1808, Falten Gaisas, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Reformed
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Matthias born at Falkengesas, Erbach, Hesse; baptism (film 1346439;item 2, book 7) Beerfelden, Erbach, Odenwald, Hesse, Church books for Beerfelden, parish register baptisms; date of birth 29 Jan 1808 at 3:00 pm; mother Elizabetha Christina Seip; father Johann Wilhelm Schafer; grandfathers Samuel Schafer (master smith) and Johann Justus Seip (councilman); occupation of father master tailor; first child born to parents; record in book 7, p. 11, no. 18; named spelled Matthaeus. His parents were not married and did not marry. His mother does marry three times, but not to Schafer.

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Johann — Eva Maria Rebscher. Eva (daughter of George Nikolaus "Nicholas" Rebscher and Sophia) was born 12 Sep 1810, Beerfelden, Odenwaldkreis, Hessen, Germany; died 8 Mar 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eva
• Name: Eva Maria Schaefer
• Name: Maria
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75286
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Reformed
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W, Methodist

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In Berlin, on Monday morning, March 8th, Mrs Eva Maria Schaefer, aged 86 years months and 24 days.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning, from the residence of her son, Mr J Schaefer, Park St, to the German Methodist church, and thence to the Wilmot cemetery for interment.

The News Record - 09 Mar 1897, Tue Page 1

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Called Home

An old resident of Berlin, Mrs Eva Maria Selhaefer, was called over the river, on Monday afternoon, after a short illness Deceased was 86 years old, and had been in her usual health until Saturday last, when La Grippe set in, caused by a cold, and this illness took her away. Mrs Schaefer was born in Germany, and after immigrating to Canada, lived for a long time in Wilmot Centre. After the death of her husband, some seven years ago, she took up her residence with her son, Mr John Schaefer, Park St, Berlin, where she remained till her death. She leaves a family of four sons: William, Petersburg road; George, Plattsville; Daniel, May City, Iowa, and John, of Berlin, and one daughter, Mrs John Jacobs, Sebringville. The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning, from the residence of Mr J Schaefer, Park street, to the German Methodist church, and thenee to the Wilmot cemetery for interment.

The News Record - 09 Mar 1897, Tue Page 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87751
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker

John — Catherine. Catherine was born 1815, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87752

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• Name: Georg Derbecker
• Name: George Doerbecker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91092
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Johann — Katharina "Catherine" Schneider. Katharina was born 18 Aug 1813, , Germany; died 6 Feb 1905; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Schneider
• Name: Katharina "Catherine" Doerbecker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-656
• Immigration: 1845, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Naturalization: 1864
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran