John Edwin "Edwin" Riffer

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• Name: Edwin Riffer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114389 
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-387333
• Immigration: 1855, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1861, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saddler
• Residence: 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fireman
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Passing of Adam Riffer Mourned
Well know Elmira Resident Succumbed Following Stroke; Was Born in Germany

Adam Riffer was called by death August 1, at the age of 75 years 8 months and 9 days. At the time of his death and for almost six years previously he resided with his son-in-law Mr. Ervin Hoffer.

The late Adam Riffer was born in Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany on November 23, 1853 and as a youth immigrated to Canada settling in Waterloo County. He resided in Philipsburg, New Hamburg and finally located in Elmira where his wife predeceased him about six years ago. Two children also predeceased him. Two sons and two daughters survive; Norman of Kitchener; Edward of St. Catharines; Nora, (Mrs. Ervin Hoffer of Elmira) and Salome (Mrs. Garnegie) of Niagara Falls; also ten grandchildren, four brothers and four sisters.

Mr. Riffer suffered a paralytic stroke several years ago and another a few days previous to his death. Mr. Riffer was beloved and respected by all who knew him. He was actively interested in church work and had served as a Sunday School worker some years ago.

His funeral which was largely attended was held from his home to St. James's Lutheran Church where a service was conducted by Rev. S. J. Wittig of Conestogo, following which interment was made in St. James's Cemetery.

The numerous floral tributes testified to the esteem in which he was held by the community and friends. The pallbearers were William Rahn, John Klinck, Henry Cress, Fred Hecktus, Albert Lorch, Fred Siegner.

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Adam Riffer Dead

Death claimed another of Elmira's pioneers in the person of Adam Riffer, aged 75 years. who died on Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. S. Hoffer. Born in Greis Seld, Hesson, Germany, the late Mr. Hoffer came to this country with his parents when only nine years of age. He has resided in Elmira during the past 45 years. He married Catherine Zimmerman, who predeceased him six years. He is survived by two sons and two daughters, E. J. Riffer, St. Catharines; Salome, (Mrs. H. M. Carnegie), Niagara Falls, N. Y.; Norman Riffer, Kitchener, and Eleanor, (Mrs. E. A. Hoffer), Elmira.

Although the late Mr. Riffer had been ill for the passed several years. his death on Thursday was unexpected.

the funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. E. S. Hoffer, to St. James Lutheran Church for services, thence to the Elmira cemetery for burial. Rev. L. Kalbfleisch conducted the, services.

Waterloo Chronicle, 8 Aug 1929, p. 7

Adam married Catherine Simmermacher 3 Oct 1875, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of John Simmermacher and Magdalena Haus) was born 3 Oct 1856, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• alt. marriage: Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Catherine Riffer
• Name: Katharine Simmermacher
• Name: Katie Simmermacher
• Name: Katie Simmermacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95934
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1875, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-457202

Jacob — Catherine. Catherine died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Riffer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-457203

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• Name: John Zimmermacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141934
• Immigration: 1848, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Naturalization: 1852
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1857, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Smith
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster

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On the morning of New Years' Day, a horse and cutter were stolen from Mr. John Zimmermaker, who resides at Erbsville, Waterloo Township. From threats which had been used towards Mr. Z., he suspected a man by the name of Henry Miller of the theft, and finding this person absent from the place, a search was immediately instigated. Mr. Z. Got some trace of the absconding party in Wilmot, and finally was informed at Mitchell, Perth County, by a hostler belonging to one of the Inns, that a person answering the description of Miller, with what appeared to be the lost horst and cutter in his possession, had passed through the village during the afternoon. Mr. Zimmermacker followed the trail thus hit upon as far as Bayfield, but here he was completely thrown out, and had to return to Berlin, where he left orders to secure Miller if he ever returned. On Thursday night Miller did return and was immediately arrested. On the following day the hostler was brought from Mitchell, and he immediately identified the man as the one whom he had seen passing Mitchell, as detailed above. H. S. Huber, Esq., J. P. Committed the prisoner for trail at the next assizes.

Galt Reporter January 1857

John married Magdalena Haus 10 Jun 1849, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena was born 12 May 1829, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1902, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Simmermacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141935
• Residence: 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran