Clement Halter

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-365630
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69376
• Immigration: 1842
• Immigration: 1843, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Income
• Residence: 1911, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Roman Catholic
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

MR. AND MRS. HALTER


On Monday morning, October 29, 1917, a prominent and respected citizen of New Germany breathed his last in the person of Edward Halter. Mr. Halter was born in Lower Alsace on October 12, 1834. At nine years of age he emigrated with his parents to Canada and upon reaching maturity he took up a farm near the village of New Germany. This he cleared and worked successfully for many years.

In his early youth he had little opportunity to get an education. After having gained some sort of independence, he improved his mind while still farming with a wonderful stock of solid learning. He spoke on the platform and placed his views effectively be fore his hearers. He also spoke and wrote French.

As Justice of the Peace he secured a more than ordinary knowledge of legal affairs and was the trusted advisor of his neighborhood in intricate family and legal affairs.

Mr. Halter, 1856, married Mary, daughter of Jos. Sharbach. They raised a large family of children, of whom are still living: Andrew, in Denver; Clement, in North Dakota; Mrs. Gregory Kloepfer, in New Germany; Edward and Theresa at home. The oldest son was Rev. Joseph Halter, professor of St. Jerome's College at the time of his death, 1896. One of the daughters, Veronica, joined the School Sisters de Notre Dame, in which society she worked many years and died 1916.

The deceased went to Europe several times, passing through England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, where he visited his nephew, a student, as early as 1878. He saw the pope at Rome, but would not comply with the regulation of appearing in evening dress, being specially admitted to greet His Holiness in farmer's tweeds. In a letter about his visit to the pope he said: "I did not bow as low before His Holiness as some of the people in regulation attire, but, I am sure, I offered him as sincere homage and veneration as any. The pope is a sovereign who rules an empire without crown or sword. His power is that he represents the spiritual kingdom of God on earth. Popes no longer crown kings, or tolerate bishops who are princes. They no longer have crusades, in which enthusiasm for the Holy Land degenerates into plundering and conquest; the Turks now rule Palestine, seemingly with God's approval."

Mr. Halter was frequently urged to stand for office. Had he not declined he might have risen to important positions. He felt also that he lacked the refinement and social acquirements needed to mingle with those in higher walks of life.

In 1874 he was elected to the township council, served three years, two years (1877 and '78) he was deputy-reeve and one year (1879) reeve. In 1880 he was the most active promoter of the Hopewell Creek Fire Insurance Company of New Germany, of which he was president six years, a director twelve years. In 1874 he was appointed Justice of the Peace, through Moses Springer, provincial member of parliament for N. Waterloo. He was a Notary Public and Commissioner of the High Court for about 45 years.

Edward Halter was the son of Alexis Halter and Caroline Haas. He had three brothers and three sisters. The family came from Alsace to Harve by wagon in two weeks, crossed the ocean in an English sailing vessel in 42 days, continued from New York to Albany by steamer, thence by canal boat to Rochester and across to Hamilton by sail. Occupying a log cabin, the father earned a poor living working for a kindly Mennonite, Dan Shantz, bringing home flour on his shoulders and carrying maple sugar to Preston with his oldest son, Edward.

The deceased was over six feet tall, broad and deep chested, very strong, attracting attention at once by his heavy bulk, voice and bearing. His wife was very tall also. The old village school master said that their children at christening were as big as others a year old.
Contributed by Rev. John Pehrenbach.


Fifth Annual Report Of The Waterloo Historical Society, 1917, pg 58

Edward married Mary Scharbach 13 May 1856, St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Joseph Scharbach and Theresia Zettel) was born 8 Dec 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 10 Dec 1838, St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1915; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Halter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69377
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Alex Halter
• Name: Alexius Halter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72075
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1871, Wterloo-105682; Gentleman
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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One of the first settlers in Waterloo Township.

Alexander — Carolina Haas. Carolina was born 1815, , France; died 15 Apr 1860; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Carolina Halter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30093
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29980
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

Joseph married Theresia Zettel 29 Jan 1838, St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Theresia (daughter of Lukas "Lucas" Zettel and Monika Straub) was born 2 Apr 1816, Waldorf, Wuerttemberg, Germany; died 26 Jul 1900, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Theresia Scharbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29981
• Immigration: 1839, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

Notes:

Brought to Her Final Rest

The late widow, Theresia Scharbach, who died on Thursday in New Germany, attained a fine age. She was born April 2, 1816 in Waldorf near Rottenburg on the Neckar in Württemberg and came to Canada with her parents in 1839. They settled in New Germany, where her father, Lukas Zettel, ran the first inn there. In 1838, she married Joseph Scharbach, who died 7 years ago. One child was born of the marriage, the wife of Edward Halter, by whom Mrs. Scharbach, spent the evening of her life and enjoyed the best care.

Her funeral took place on Saturday, with a large attendance. The local pastor, Very Rev. St. Fôrster, spoke words of consolation for the bereaved and of praise for the deceased, who, throughout her entire life performed works of charity for the church, as well as for the poor and the sick. After the burial, a solemn funeral mass took place in the church, celebrated by Very Rev. P.W. Klôpfer, assisted by Very Rev. P.A. Weiler and Very Rev. St. Förster.

Berliner Journal 2 Aug 1900 pg 4 col. 4 Translated by Patricia J. Kauk 2 June 2006 for the Kitchener Public Library

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109153

Felix — Rosina Bolaevic. Rosina was born Abt 1760, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rosina Scharbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115977

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• Name: Lucas Zettel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31367P
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer

Lukas — Monika Straub. Monika was born 1791, , Germany; died 6 Mar 1874, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Monika Zettel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31368P
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic