Henry Stroh

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370860

Henry — Eileen. Eileen died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304238
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher, Meat Store
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Emil Stroh - by Record Correspondent - Wellesley, Feb. 17 - Emil Stroh, 80, a dairyman here for the past 15 years, died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, last night from the effects of a stroke he suffered two weeks ago. He was born May 22, 1884, at Williamsburg, Ont., a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Yost Stroh. In 1920 he married Miss Tena Merlau, who survives. He was a member of St. Paul's Canadian Lutheran Church, Wellesley. Besides his wife, survivors include three sons, and two daughters, Harry and Albert at home and LAC Mervin, overseas, Maria and Norma at home; two brothers, Nelson and Allen of Kitchener; two step-brothers, Walter of Toronto and Albert of Saskatchewan; three step-daughters, Mrs. B. Burrows and Mrs. N. Burrows, both of Royal Oak, Mich., and Mrs. C. Evans, Detroit. A private funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

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Emil married Tena (Tina) Merlau 1920. Tena (daughter of Conrad Merlau and Mary Lantz) was born Jun 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1992, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Jul 1992, St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Tena (Tina) Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304237
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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STROH, Mrs. Emil (Tena) A. -Peacefully, on Sunday, July 5, 1992, at her home, Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Tena was formerly of Wellesley. Mrs. Stroh was born in Wellesley Township, 102 years ago, a daughter of the late Conrad Merlau and the late Mary Lantz. She was a faithful member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wellesley. Beloved mother of Harry and his wife Eileen Stroh, Mervyn and his wife Beatrice Stroh, Albert and his wife Violet Stroh, all of Wellesley and Norma and her husband Robert Bauman of Kitchener. Lovingly remembered by 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Emil in 1945; a daughter, Marie in 1947 and three brothers and two sisters. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley. The family will receive friends today (Tuesday) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Wednesday, July 8, removal will be made to St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church for the service at 2: 30 p.m. Pastor Wilmer Minim, Will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Mark's Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley.

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• Name: Jost S. Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93437
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1884, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hired Man, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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YOST STROH

The death of Yost Stroh, one of the oldest residents of this district, occurred at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, last evening after an illness of two weeks. Mr. Stroh was in his 88th year. He was born in Lexington and resided on a farm about one mile from Waterloo, with Charles Zarnke, He is survived by his wife, three sons and three daughters. The funeral will be held from the Letter and Dreisinger Funeral Parlors on Saturday at 1: 30. Interment will be made at Mount Hope cemetery. Rev. C. S. Roberts will conduct the service.

Kitchener Daily Record 1 Dec 1932 pg 2

Yost — Salome "Sarah" Knechtel. Salome (daughter of Johann Philip "Philip" Knechtel and Anna Eva Jung) 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. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sally Knechtel
• Name: Salome "Sarah" Stroh
• Name: Sarah Knechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46145
• 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

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• Nationality: , Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51805
• Immigration: 1861
• Immigration: 1864, , Canada
• Immigration: 1869, , Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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CONRAD MERLAU (By Record Correspondent)

WELLESLEY, March 24-The death of Conrad Merlau, aged Wellesley resident, occurred yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emil Stroh. He was born in Germany on Nov. 24, 1844 and was therefore 89 years old.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Stroh of Wellesley and one sister. Mrs. John Gerth of Linwood.

The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon from the house where a private service will be held to St. Paul's Lutheran church at two o'clock and thence to the North Easthope cemetery for interment. Rev. J. Hamester will be in charge of the services.

Kitchener Daily Record 23 Mar 1933 pg 17

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Oldest Citizen Dies.

Mr. Conrad Merlau, the oldest citizen of our town, passed away last Thursday afternoon, quite unexpectedly, after a short illness. He was 89 years of age. Interment was made in the North Easthope Lutheran cemetery on Sunday afternoon.

Waterloo Chronicle, 30 Mar 1933, p. 2

Conrad married Mary Lantz 30 Dec 1888, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Lantz and Anna Maria "Mary" Merlau) was born 10 May 1849, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Cook
• Name: Mary Koch
• Name: Mary Merlau
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51806

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MRS. CONRAD MERLAU.

The unexpected death of Mrs. Merlau, at her home near Nithburg early last Saturday morning, caused general sorrow in that vicinity where she was well known and respected. She had been suffering with a swollen limb but her sudden decease was due to a heart affection. She was in her 54th year, and was a sister of Mr. John Lansz, Philipsburg, Mrs. Kube of this village, being also a relative. Besides her husband she leaves a family of four children. The funeral, on Tuesday, drew out a large concourse, the remains being interred at Alles' cemetery.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 12, 1903

Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

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• Name: John Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34752
• Immigration: 1837, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: Sep 1837, New York City, New York, USA.
• 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; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

John Stroh, one of the oldest settlers in this area, died Saturday evening, near Lexington, at the age of 92 years, 6 months. and 9 days. He was born in Lehrbach, Hesse-Darmstadt. and came to Canada in 1837, after he had married Elisabeth Stumpf shortly before his departure. At first, he lived in the wilderness where Berlin is now located and cleared a piece of forest where the court-house and prison now stand for Friedrich Gaukel. When he had been here for 2 years, he purchased 100 acres of land from John Wissler, who at that time, owned 1000 acres in one piece in the township of Waterloo. for $8.00 an acre. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and was a dear friend of the long-dead Pastor Bindemann. His wife died 17 years ago and since then, he has lived with his son, Carl, on the old homestead. In addition to the latter, he leaves three sons, namely: Henry, Yost, and John, and two daughters: Mrs. Catharina Oswald and Mrs. Marie Steen. Thus, one after another of the old guard departs.

Berliner Journal August 5, 1901 Page 4 - Column 2 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk

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Death of John Stroh - There died near Lexington, in the Township of Waterloo on Sunday the 4th of August, last one of the oldest residents of the county. We refer to the death of Mr. John Stroh Sr., who at the time of his decease had attained the great age of 92 years, 6 months and 9 days. Mr. Stroh was born in Lehrbach, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, in 1809, and emigrated to America about the year 1837, having been married to Elizabeth Stumpf shortly before leaving Germany. He came direct to the wilderness where Berlin now stands and felled the trees, clearing the land where the Court House and County Jail are, this job of clearing being taken by Mr. Stroh from Mr. Gaukel who then owned the land. After living about two years in this country he bought 160 acres of land from Mr. John Wissler near Lexington at $8.60 per acre, (Mr. Wissler at the time owned 1000 acres in a block in that part of the township of Waterloo. Mr. Stroh was a consistent member of the Lutheran Church and was one of the principle promoters of the first Lutheran Church in Berlin, he and the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Bindeman being bosom friends. He suffered a slight paralytic stroke about two weeks before his death from which he never recovered. The deceased leaves four sons, namely Henry, Yost, John and Carl, and two daughters, namely Catharine, wife of Mr. Jacob Oswald who lives retired in Berlin, and Marie, wife of Mr. Steen of Berlin. Mrs. Stroh, wife of the deceased died about 17 years ago, since which time he has made his home with his son Carl at whose residence he died. Deceased was a brother of Mr. Yost Stroh of Balsam Grove, who is the sole survivor of the old brothers.

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Queen Street South, West Side.

A frame building used as a tavern by Phineas Varnum and later the kitchen of the Gaukel Hotel.

A frame building erected by Frederick Gaukel about 1833 as shelter for the considerable number of immigrants coming to Berlin at that time. In 1837 it was made into a dwelling for John Stroh, uncle of Jacob Stroh. Two children were born in this building, Katie, in 1838, (she married Jacob Oswald, still living, now 93 years of age), and Henry Stroh, born in 1840.

Hall's Lane.

A brick building erected about 1850. John Klein, father of John Klein of Buffalo, was the first occupant. Later the building was used as a printing office, first by the "Berlin Chronicle", William Jaffray editor and proprietor, and later by the "Berliner Journal", Rittinger & Motz. The site is now occupied by the Lockhart garage.

The Franklin Hotel, a handsome, good-sized frame building, erected by Philip Roth about 1856. Successive hotel-keepers were John Klein, Levi Gaukel, Frederick Riegelman, who later moved to Buffalo, and Jacob Weber. Weber was occupant in 1874 when the hotel was burned down. The fire started in the barn at the rear of the hotel. The hotel shed, next south, extended, at right angles, from Queen Street to the barn.

A garden.

A one and one-half story frame building lengthwise with the street occupied by Christopher K. Nahrgang whose parents came from Hessen, Germany, about 1835. He was married to a Miss Zinkann of New Hamburg.

A stone building used as a tailor shop by Mr. Nahrgang who was deaf and dumb. His wife helped him in the business. She lived to be 87. It was in this building that John Motz of the "Journal" and eventually County Sheriff, learned the tailoring trade.

A one and one-half story dwelling, erected about 1857, occupied by George Fischer, barber, who had his shop on King Street. A later occupant was George Lutz, a cabinet maker in Hoffman's factory and after him Henry Schaefer's mother.

A frame building lengthwise with the street, the church of the Evangelical denomination, erected in 1841. In 1866 it was replaced by the brick building still standing, now used as stores and upstairs dwellings.

A one and one-half story frame building with kitchen at the rear erected by William Becking, wagonmaker, about 1848. Becking was noted as a hunter. White hare and passenger pigeons, practically extinct long ago, were abundant at that time.

Becking's wagon-shop and lumber yard at the corner of John Street with the customary incline and stair to the second story of the shop. Up this incline the wagons were drawn to the paint shop. Valentine Gildner, at the corner of King and Benton Streets, did the blacksmith work for Becking's wagons.

John Street.

A one and one-half story house occupied by H. Baedecker in 1860 and later by Adam Doering.

Rev. F. W. Tuerk's residence erected about 1860 by Henry Rothaermel, a carpenter. The matching and planing was all done by hand, slow but thorough work. Window sashes, panel doors and all other requirements were made in the same manner. A skilled workman at that time was expected to he able to do painting as well as carpenter work. A single room in the shape of a square turret on the ridge of the building was Rev. Tuerk's study. The house was up-hill about twenty feet above the street level so that the study on top gave a good outlook. The site is now occupied by the York Apartments.

A frame building one and one-half story high.

Nothing but a building used as an ashery between that and Joseph E. Schneider's house and farm buildings.


REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder.

Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930

Johannes — Elizabeth Stumpf. Elizabeth was born CALC 20 Jun 1811, , Germany; died 10 May 1882; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34753
• 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
• Death: 11 Aug 1882, 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]

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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

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• Name: Conrad Merlau
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108672
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Johann — Maria Catherine Lantz. Maria was born 19 Feb 1813, , Germany; died 14 Oct 1875; was buried , St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, North East Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Catherine Merlau
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115175

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• Name: Henry Lantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115176
• Residence: 1846, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

Heinrich married Anna Maria "Mary" Merlau 8 Nov 1846, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna was born 31 Aug 1824, , Germany; died 17 Apr 1905, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. James Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, North Easthope Township, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Maria "Mary" Lantz
• Name: Maria Merlow
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115287
• Residence: 1846, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada