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Salema Luella Ritter

Female 1898 - 1983  (84 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Salema Luella Ritter was born 22 Feb 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob K. Ritter and Catharine Beisel); died 1983; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235475437
    • Name: Salema Luella Schlitt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-371174
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Salema — Lorne Albert Schlitt. Lorne (son of John Schlitt and Emma Ludwig) was born 3 Dec 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1968; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Phyllis Catherine Schlitt was born 1924; died 13 Mar 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Russell Schlitt was born 11 Dec 1925; died 25 Feb 2009, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jacob K. Ritter was born 29 Apr 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Philip Ritter, son of Philip Ritter and Elizabeth Maria Knechtel); 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.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54362
    • 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; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, 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

    Notes:

    Jacob K. Ritter - By Record Correspondent - Conestogo - Funeral arrangements are complete for Jacob K. Ritter, 92, of RR 2, Elmira, who died Tuesday at his home after a short illness. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Thursday noon when removal will be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church here for the funeral at 3 pm. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Adolph Kappes will officiate. Born April 29, 1879, he spent his entire life on the same farm. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ritter. He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Conestogo. His wife, the former Catherine Beisel, died in February, 1949. Surviving are a son, Elmore of RR 2, Elmira; five daughters, Mrs. Lorne (Salema) Schlitt and Mrs. William (Florence) Hachborn, both of St. Jacobs; Mrs. Eldon (Perseda) Dahmer, Mrs. Arthur (Laura) Binning, both of Waterloo, and Mrs. William (Edna) Bettke of Kitchener, a sister Mrs. Annie Koch of Kitchener, 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by three sisters and six brothers.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    Jacob married Catharine Beisel 5 Oct 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Louis Beisel and Adeline Elizabeth Wilhelmina Eix) was born 8 Jan 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1945. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catharine Beisel was born 8 Jan 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Louis Beisel and Adeline Elizabeth Wilhelmina Eix); died 2 Feb 1945.

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    • Name: Catharine Ritter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54363
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1943, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Perceda Ritter died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 1. Salema Luella Ritter was born 22 Feb 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1983; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Florence Pearl Adeline Ritter was born 14 Nov 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1993, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Apr 1993, Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Perseda Philippina Ritter was born Sep 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1998, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elmore Arnold Ritter was born 7 Dec 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Elmer Ritter was born Dec 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Edna May Catharine Ritter was born 22 Dec 1907, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Adeline Laura "Laura" Ritter was born 14 Nov 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Feb 1999, Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, 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. 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. 2. 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.  Louis Beisel was born 17 Mar 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Peter Beisel and Elizabeth Maier); died 10 Apr 1939, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lewis Beisel
    • Name: Ludwig Beisel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26561
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • 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: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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:

    There passed away, at his home on Church Street, Elmira, on Tuesday, April 11, Louis Beisel, a pioneer of the district, at the age of 85 year and 35 days.

    Although he had not been in the best of health for the past several months, the late Mr. Beisel had counted on the celebration of his 65th wedding anniversary, which he and his wife would have observed on Friday, April 14th.

    He leaves to mourn his loss his wife (nee Adaline Eix), two daughters, Mrs. Jake Ritter and Mrs. Arthur Klinck, and four sons, William, Addison, Norman and Theodore, as well as 18 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

    The funeral will be held Friday afternoon, at two o'clock, at the house thence to St. James' Lutheran church for service. Interment will take place in the Elmira Cemetery.


    Elmira Signet 13 Apr 1939

    Louis married Adeline Elizabeth Wilhelmina Eix 14 Apr 1874, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Adeline (daughter of Henry Eix and Catherine Bezler) was born 24 Jun 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1943, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Adeline Elizabeth Wilhelmina Eix was born 24 Jun 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry Eix and Catherine Bezler); died 11 May 1943, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Adeline Elizabeth Wilhelmina Beisel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26560
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    ELMIRA, May 11.-Mrs. Louis Beisel, nee Adeline Eix, age 87, died early this morning at her home in Elmira.

    She had been in failing health for several years. She was born near Hawkesville on the Eix homestead where she lived until her marriage to Louis Beisel in 1874. Following her marriage, she resided in Woolwich Township and later on the Beisel farm one mile west of Elmira until 16 years ago, when the family moved to Elmira. She was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church.

    Her husband predeceased her four years ago. Surviving are four sons, William, Addison, Norman and Theodore of Elmira, two daughters, Mrs. Jacob Ritter (Catherine) of near Conestogo and Mrs. Arthur Klinck, (Parseda?) of Elmira, two brothers, Henry Eix of Elmira, and Charles Eix of Detroit, and two sisters, Mrs. Amos Eby and Mrs. John Ritter of Elmira. There are also 18? grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren surviving.

    The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock from her late residence, Church Street West, with memorial service at St. James Lutheran Church. The burial will take place in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch will officiate. The body is resting at the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel until Friday morning.


    Kitchener Daily Record 11 May 1943

    Children:
    1. 3. Catharine Beisel was born 8 Jan 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1945.
    2. William E. Beisel was born 21 Jun 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Addison Beisel was born 6 Mar 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Norman P. Beisel was born 4 Jul 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Theodore E. Beisel was born 20 Oct 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Sep 1963, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Perscida Adeline Beisel was born 12 Jul 1888, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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.  Peter Beisel was born 29 Jul 1824, , Germany; died 24 Sep 1906, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-272060
    • Occupation: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Last Monday morning the death knell of St. James Lutheran Church tolled the departure of Peter Beisel, an aged resident of Elmira, and one of the first settlers of the neighborhood, surrounding our village. Deceased did a large share of the clearing up and transforming of forest land into arable fields and amassed a large share of this world's wealth. Some 25 years ago he retired from the farm and removed to Elmira. Here his first wife died. Subsequently he was again married, his second wife died several years ago. After the latter's death he lived with his grandson, Mr. Irvine Beisel, where he received the best of attention and where he died last Monday at the age of 82 years and two months. He leaves three sons, William, of Wyandotte, Louis and Philip near Elmira, and one daughter, Mrs. John S. Miller, of Elmira. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon.


    Elmira Signet 27 Sep 1906

    Peter married Elizabeth Maier 30 Jul 1850, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Maier and Eva) was born CALC 24 May 1826; died 24 Sep 1896, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Elizabeth Maier was born CALC 24 May 1826 (daughter of Maier and Eva); died 24 Sep 1896, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elisabeth Meyern
    • Name: Elizabeth Beisel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114006
    • Birth: 26 May 1827, , Germany
    • Residence: 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Wilhelm "William" Beisel was born 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 6. Louis Beisel was born 17 Mar 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1939, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Philip Beisel was born 11 Mar 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Louisa Beisel was born 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lydia Beisel was born 28 Sep 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1954, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Jun 1954, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Catherine Beisel was born 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 14.  Henry Eix was born 2 Feb 1824, Posen, Germany (son of Anton Justus Eix and Catharina Sophie Leismans); died 25 Oct 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Heinrich Eix
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26544
    • Immigration: 1846, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1846, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tailor
    • Naturalization: 1860
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Henry married Catherine Bezler 28 Sep 1852, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of George Adam Bezler and Maria Barbara Koenig) was born 21 Jun 1834, , Germany; died 20 Jun 1916, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Catherine Bezler was born 21 Jun 1834, , Germany (daughter of George Adam Bezler and Maria Barbara Koenig); died 20 Jun 1916, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Eix
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26545
    • Immigration: 1847, , Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Immigration: 1947

    Children:
    1. Christopher Jacob Bezel "Jacob" Eix was born 26 Jun 1853, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 13 Dec 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1933; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Adeline Elizabeth Wilhelmina Eix was born 24 Jun 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1943, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Hannah Carolina Eix was born 26 Oct 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1936; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Catherine Elizabeth "Katie" Eix was born 27 Sep 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Heinrich Adam Albert "Henry B." Eix was born 9 Jan 1862, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1946, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Rev. Solomon B. Eix was born 10 Apr 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1939; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Catherine Barbara Eix was born 12 Oct 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Christina Margaretha Eix was born 1 Oct 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Magdelana Eix was born 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Ida Helena Eix was born 24 Jun 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Maria Magadalena "Magdalena" Eix was born 24 Jun 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1951; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Johan Carl B. "Charles B." Eix was born 27 Nov 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1948, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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