Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Bill Amos

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Bill Amos

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Alexander Amos was born 5 Oct 1923 (son of Edward Alexander Amos and Mary Edna Schmidt); died 18 Sep 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Sep 1985, Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 369 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169765
    • Occupation: 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; bookkeeper - Old People's Home
    • Residence: 1950, 328 Courtland Ave., E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    The marriage is announced of Miss Ada McCrone, Kitchener, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McCrone, Grand Valley, to Mr. William Amos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Amos, 369 Frederick St. The ceremony was held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Amos will reside in Kitchener.

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    AMOS, William A. - At St. Mary's Hospital, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1985, after a brief illness, William Alexander Amos, of 429 Erb St. W., Waterloo, aged 61 years. He was a member of Zion United Church; he owned and operated W. Amos Income Tax Services for the past 12 years and prior to that, had been employed with the Internal Revenue Service for 20 years. He was a member of the Elmira Lawn bowling Association and was on the Canadian Championship lawn bowling team in 1983. He had served with the Canadian army in the Second World War and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 50. Husband of the former Ada McCrone; father of Bill of Linwood, Donna (Mrs. Rick Farrow) of Windsor and Jo Ann Mallette of Kitchener; brother of Harry, Carl and Donald, all of Kitchener, Marjorie Mrs. Alfred Kavelman) of Waterloo, Six grandchildren also survive. Predeceased by his parents. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 pm this evening until noon on Saturday, when removal will be made to Zion United Church, where the funeral service will be held at 2 pm, with Rev. Gordon Williams officiating. Interment will be in Parkview Cemetery.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    William — Ada McCrone. Ada was born CA 1923; died 2002. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ada McCrone was born CA 1923; died 2002.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ada Amos
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169764
    • Residence: 1950, 328 Courtland Ave., E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    The marriage is announced of Miss Ada McCrone, Kitchener, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McCrone, Grand Valley, to Mr. William Amos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Amos, 369 Frederick St. The ceremony was held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Amos will reside in Kitchener.

    Children:
    1. 1. Bill Amos
    2. Donna Amos
    3. Jo Ann Amos


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Edward Alexander AmosEdward Alexander Amos was born 7 Jun 1889, Aberfoyle, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1962, Chemong Lake, Peterborough Co., Ontario; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • House of Industry and Refuge: manager
    • Residence: 369 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73942
    • Occupation: 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; manager - Old People's Home
    • Occupation: Bef 1954, House of Industry and Refuge, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; manager of House of Refuge

    Notes:

    Edward A. Amos

    Edward A. Amos, 73, of RR 3, Waterloo, died Tuesday al a heart attack while vacationing at his summer home on Chemong Lake, near Peterborough Born June 7, 1889, at Aberfoyle, a son of the late Mr. and Mr. William Amos, he lived in the Twin Cities for many years. He was manager of the Waterloo County House of Refuge for 21 years until his retirement in 1954 and was a life member of Waterloo Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Schmidt, whom he married June 18, 1918, In Elmira; four sons, Harry and William, both of RR 3, Waterloo, and Carl and Donald, both of Kitchener; one. daughter, Mrs. Alfred (Marjorie) Kavelman of Bridgeport, and 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters. The body la at the Ratz-Bechtel. Funeral Home where the funeral will be conducted Friday at. 2 p.m. by Rev. G. F. Barthel of Zion Evangelical United Brethern Church Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Elmira.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 5 Jul 1962

    Edward married Mary Edna Schmidt 18 Jun 1918, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Killian Schmidt and Catherina "Catherine" Grube) was born 4 Apr 1893, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Edna Schmidt was born 4 Apr 1893, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Killian Schmidt and Catherina "Catherine" Grube); died 31 Jul 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Edna Amos
    • Residence: 369 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56036
    • Residence: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs.. Edward A. Amos

    Mrs. Edward A. Amos of 47 Hickson Drive died Friday at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was 77. Mrs. Amos was the former Mary Edna. Schmidt, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Killian Schmidt. She was born in Floradale and lived in the Twin City area all her life. She was a member of Zion United Church and Brillian Rebekah Lodge. She was predeceased by her husband July 3, 1962, and by three brothers and four sisters. Surviving are four sons, Harry, Carl and. Donald, all of Kitchener and William of Waterloo; one daughter, Mrs. Alfred (Marjorie) Cavelman of Kitchener; 14 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where a Rebekah Lodge service will be held Sunday at 8 p.m. Rev. G. F. Barthel will conduct the funeral service Monday at 3 p.m. Burial Elmira.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 Aug 1970

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    Children:
    1. Marjorie Amos was born 15 Dec 1919; died 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Harry Amos was born 1921.
    3. 2. William Alexander Amos was born 5 Oct 1923; died 18 Sep 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Sep 1985, Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Carl David Amos was born 1925; died 1997; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Donald Amos


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Killian Schmidt was born 17 Aug 1840, Hattenrod, , Hessen, Germany; died 11 Feb 1906, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: William Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56030
    • Immigration: 1855, , Ontario, Canada
    • Naturalization: 1864
    • 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; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Died/ At Elmira, February 11th 1906, Killian Schmidt aged 65 years 5months and 25 days. The Funeral will be held from his late residence on Wednesday, February 14th at 2 o'clock p. m. to Elmira Cemetery for burial. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card of Killian Schmidt in possession of Dale White 2013

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    Obituary

    On Sunday evening there died at his home in Elmira one of the old residents of upper Woolwich in the person of Kilian Schmidt. Deceased was born in Hattenrode, Kurhessen, Germany, on the 17th of August 1840. In 18?? He came to America. In 1899 he was married to Anna Mohr who died, without issue, in the second year after their marriage. About two years later he was married a second time, namely to Catherine Grube, who with 8 children survives him, two children having died in infancy. The surviving children are: Annie (Mrs. Carl Weidenhammer); John, living near Shakespeare; Elisabeth in Brantford; Henry and Maggie on the old farm homestead; Lavina (Mrs. Weber,) New Hamburg; Willie, in Berlin; Mary, at home. Deceased lived six years in Wallace township and about 27 years in Upper Woolwich. Two years ago he bought a house in Elmira where he has been living since. He enjoyed good health until about a year ago from, which time gradually failed until he final summons came on Sunday evening. His remains will be laid to rest in Elmira Union Cemetery, this (Wednesday) afternoon.

    Killian — Catherina "Catherine" Grube. Catherina (daughter of Heinrich Wilhelm "Henry" Grube and Philipine Rietz) was born 8 Apr 1852, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Catherina "Catherine" Grube was born 8 Apr 1852, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Heinrich Wilhelm "Henry" Grube and Philipine Rietz); died 21 Mar 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherina "Catherine" Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56031
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1933, 24 Ahrens St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Funeral of Mrs. Killian Schmidt.

    On Thursday afternoon the funeral the late Mrs. Killian Schmidt of Kitchener took place with interment in the Elmira cemetery.

    Waterloo Chronicle 30 Mar 1933, p. 3

    Children:
    1. Annie Schmidt was born 28 Dec 1871, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1967, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Schmidt was born 20 Aug 1873, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1954, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Oct 1954, Linglebach's Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery, South Easthope Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schmidt was born 11 Mar 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1962, Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, United States; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, USA.
    4. Henry G. Schmidt was born 1 Jan 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Feb 1920, Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lavina Schmidt was born 2 Feb 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Schmidt was born Feb 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Margaret "Maggie" Schmidt was born 12 Feb 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. William Grube Schmidt was born 13 Mar 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Jul 1970, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Minnie Schmidt was born 27 Dec 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 5. Mary Edna Schmidt was born 4 Apr 1893, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.