Ray Bristow

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• Name: Floyd Bristow
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197790
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Floyd J. Bristow - Floyd J. Bristow, 59, of 640 Westmount Rd. died Friday at K-W Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Elmira Feb. 26, 1904, he was a son of Frank Bristow of Elmira and the late Mrs. Bristow. He lived in Kitchener for over 30 years. Mr. Bristow was employed at the Dominion Rubber Company Ltd. for 40 years and was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Perseda Snyder, whom he married in Toronto in 1935; two sons. Laverne of Kitchener and Ray of Southampton, England; one daughter, Linda at home, and one brother Charles of Kitchener. Three brothers and one sister predeceased him. The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel funeral Home until Monday at 11 am, when removal will be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church for the service at 3 pm, Rev. A.A. Schweitzer, pastor of the church, will officiate. Donation to the Ontario Heart Foundation will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

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John married Persida Snyder 1935, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Persida (daughter of Levi R. Snyder and Lydia Ann Fries) was born Jun 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pines Inn
• Name: Persida Bristow
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167238
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1981, 53 Water St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BRISTOW Mrs. Floyd (Perseda)
At K-W Hospital, on Thursday, Aug. 6, 1981, following a brief illness, the former Perseda Lydia Snyder, aged 73 years, of 53 Water St. N. Kitchener.
She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. She owned and operated Pines Inn in Bridgeport for many years.
Mother of Laverne of West Hill, Ray of Mississauga and Linda (Mrs. Gerry Rauckman) of Kitchener; sister of Daniel of Waterloo, Arthur of West Montrose, Irvin, Mrs. Sylva Lorch and Mrs. Ella Beisel, all of Elmira, Clara (Mrs. Elmer Kutt) and Wilma (Mrs. Arthur Martin), both of Kitchener. Eight grandchildren also survive. Predeceased by her parents, husband Floyd (1963), one brother and two sisters.
Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 2 p.m. today, until noon Saturday, then at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 825 King St. W., Kitchener, for the funeral and committal service at 2 p.m., Saturday, with Rev. Karl Knauff officiating. Interment Memory Gardens.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197784
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Raster, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1915, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Frank D. Bristow, grandson of the founder of Elmira, died To-day April 3, in Elmira Private Hospital. Born January 11, 1873, he was 91. He had been in the Elmira Hospital since March 1961. Edward Bristow, grandfather of the deceased, built the first house in what is now Elmira, in 1840, when the area was populated by Huron Indians. He also opened the first shoe store, and later added a tannery and a potash shop. He also took on the duties of the settlement's first postmaster. At that time, Edward Bristow bought the four hundred acres of land on which he settled, for one dollar an acre. Frank Bristow's father was the first white child born in the new settlement, then known as Bristow's Corners. Mr. Bristow had compiled a history of Elmira, although some periods since Elmira's found are missing from it. It is available as a reference material in Elmira Public Library. Several organization have, on occasion, expressed their willingness to publish it, but this, as yet, has not been done. Surviving is a son Charles, of Kitchener. He was predeceased by his wife, four sons and one daughter. Remains will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor till Friday at 2.30 from Wesley United Church. Burial will be in Elmira Cemetery. Rev Donald Badger will officiate.


Elmira Signet 4 Apr 1963

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Frank D. Bristow - by Record Staff Writer - Elmira - Frank D. Bristow, 91, of Elmira, died today at Elmira Private Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Elmira Jan. 11, 1872, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bristow and was a grandson of the first Elmira settler. A lifelong resident of Elmira, he was a member of Wesley United Church. His wife, the former Sarah Hodgkin, predeceased him. Surviving are a son, Charles of Kitchener; one brother, Sydney; 12 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by four sons and one daughter. The body will be at the Dreisinger funeral Parlor until Friday noon when removal will be made to Wesley United Church for a memorial service at 2: 20 pm. Interment will be in Elmira Cemetery, Rev. Donald Badger will officiate.

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Frank — Sarah Hodgkin. Sarah was born 5 Jan 1875, , England; died 29 Aug 1937; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Bristow
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197785
• Immigration: 1875, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1915, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6252
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Levi R. Snyder, "was born September 11th, 1867. He is not married and is home on the farm."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
Levi Snyder - by Record Correspondent - ELMIRA, Jan 7. - The death occurred at his home near Elmira on Saturday evening last of Levi Snyder, after a short illness. Mr. Snyder, who was a native of Woolwich Township, was born 78 years ago. He was married to his wife, Lydia Fries, who survives him in 1900. Four sons, Arthur, Irvin, and Wesley of this district, and Daniel of Kitchener; and six daughters, Mrs. Walter Lorch and Mrs. Herbert Cress of Elmira, Mrs. Wilbert Be??el of this district, and Mrs. Elmer Kutt. Mrs. Floyd Bristow and Mrs. Arthur Martin, all of Kitchener, are surviving children. One daughter died in 1939. In addition two brothers, Edward of Elmira, and Oscar of Kitchener, and 16 grandchildren, also survive. The funeral will be held from the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel to St. James' Lutheran Cemetery, on Tuesday afternoon at 3: 30 o'clock. Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch will officiate. The body is resting at the chapel.

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Levi married Lydia Ann Fries 13 Dec 1900, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Michael Fries, Sr. and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Frey) was born 13 May 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1962; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Ann Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53897
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171719
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1873, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; miller

William married Amanda Harris 14 Jan 1844, Rockton, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Amanda was born 14 Jan 1844, Rockton, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Amanda Bristow
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127323

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42975911
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6248
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Daniel S. Snyder, "was born December 5th, 1837. He was educated at the Bloomingdale schools and when old enough to give a helping hand on his father's extensive farm, the subject of our sketch had to put by his books and slate and go and drive the plow. Although devoting his attention chiefly to the agricultural pursuits, yet he found some spare moments which he very beneficially employed in posting himself in all political and municipal matters pertaining to his country. Soon after his moving to Woolwich Township he entered the council of that township and was councillor, deputy reeve and reeve in succession for a number of years. While in the council he was more noted for assiduous attention to business and a watchful care of the interests of the township than for oratorial display. He always gave his views, in plain but forcible language. During the many years he served in the council he was chairman of various committees, such as roads, bridges, claims, etc., and such was the confidence placed in him by his compeers that his reports and recommendations were generally adopted. In his habits he is plain and simple and at all times willing to accommodate and serve any person that requires his aid. On November 4th, 1860, he was married to Nancy, daughter of David and Mary (Mosser) Reist. She was born December 26th, 1840. Soon after their marriage they moved to Woolwich Township, about two miles north of Conestogo where he owns a farm of over 200 acres of land. To them were born eleven children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Daniel married Maria "Mary" Reist 4 Nov 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of David Reist and Mary Mosser) was born 26 Dec 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42975999
• Name: Maria "Mary" Snyder
• Name: Mary Reist
• Name: Nancy Reist
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5220
• Residence: 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Mary Reist, "the eldest daughter of David and Mary Reist, was born December 26th, 1840. On November 4th, 1860, she was married to Daniel S., son of Benjamin and Catharine (Saltzberger) Snyder."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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After years of suffering, patiently endured, the wife of Mr. Dan. S. Snider, who lives about 3 ½ miles south-east of Elmira, passed away on Monday. She was a daughter of the late David Reist and was highly respected by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her loss a sorrowing husband and seven children, five sons and two daughters. Several children predeceased her. Her remains were interred in the Mennonite Cemetery at Bloomingdale yesterday (Wednesday) forenoon. The funeral was largely attended.

Elmira Signet 3 May 1900

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To The Memory Of Mrs. D. Snyder Died Apr. 30, 1900 One precious to our hearts has gone, The voice we loved is stilled. The place made vacant in our home Can never more be filled. Our Father in His wisdom called The boon His love had given; And though on earth the body lies, The soul is safe in Heaven.

Funeral Card

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56924
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1862, 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
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MICHAEL FRIES, SR. - Only a month after the death of his wife there passed away at his home here Michael Fries, Sr. The shock of his life partner's death and the pain of the parting was too much for his enfeebled body to withstand. The deceased was born near Heidelberg in 1889 (or possibly 1839, blurred). At the age of 22 he was married to Elizabeth Frey. They took up the duties of married life on a farm north of West Montrose, then mostly primeval forest. Here the deceased put in many a day's hard labor in clearing the forest and getting the land ready for the plough, while his wife looked after the housework and raised a large family of robust boys and girls. With industry they succeeded in building up a fine home for themselves. After about forty years of farm life, Mr. and Mrs. Fries came to spend the remaining years in quiet retirement in Elmira. They enjoyed good health until a few years ago when the infirmities of old age began to make themselves felt. The deceased is survived by a large family. They are Solomon of Saskatchewan, Veronica (Mrs. Henry Dobberthein of Iowa, Michael of Elmira, Margaret (Mrs. Wm. Dobberthein) of Elora, Daniel of Kitchener, Jacob of Elmira, John of Bollingbrook, Ont., Katie (Mrs. Plate) of Kitchener, Lydia (Mrs. Levi Snyder) of Woolwich. Christina, (Mrs. Arthur Rhodes) of Kitchener. Magdalena (Mrs. Armand Fulcher) of Elmira. One brother, Daniel of Kitchener, also 54 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren survive the deceased. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. L. Kalbfleisch of St. James church officiated. The pallbearers were six grandsons; Clayton, Fred, Clarence and Gordon Fries, Herbert Dobberthein and Gordon Plate.

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Michael married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Frey 10 Aug 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Johannes "John" Frey and Katharina "Catherine" Schneider) was born 10 Sep 1842, , Baden, Germany; died 10 Oct 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Oct 1925, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Fries
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-5179
• Immigration: 1848, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1862, Wellesley 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, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mrs. Elizabeth Fries

This afternoon the remains of the late Elizabeth Frey, beloved wife of Michael Fries, were laid in their final resting place in St. James' Lutheran Cemetery. The late Mrs. Fries was born in Baden, Germany, September 10, 1842. On August 10, 1861, she was united in marriage to Michael Fries. Mr. and Mrs. Fries lived for many years on a farm on the road between West Montrose and Elora. They moved to Elmira about 24 years ago where they have resided since.

Mrs. Fries began to fail in health about a year ago and a fall down the cellar steps about eight days ago helped to hasten her death.

She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband and eleven children: Solomon, Manor, Sask.; Franey (Mrs. Henry Dobberthein), Clive, Iowa; Michael, Elmira; Margaret (Mrs. William Dobberthein), Elora; Daniel, Kitchener; Jacob, Elmira; John, Packenham; Catherine (Mrs. Henry Plate), Kitchener, Lydia (Mrs. Levi Snider), Elmira; Christina (Mrs. Arthur Rhodes), Kitchener; and Magdalena (Mrs. Armond Fulcher), Elmira. There is also one brother, Christian Frey of Heidelberg. There are 54 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held at two o'clock from the home on King Street to St. James' Lutheran Church for service, thence to St. James' Cemetery for burial. Rev. Mr. Kalbfleisch officiated. The Pall-bearers were the six grandsons of the deceased; Clayton Fries, Fred Fries, Gordon Fries, Edger Plate, Clarence Fires, and Herbert Dobberthein.

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