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

Heinrich Metz "Henry" Schneider

Male 1865 - 1951  (85 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Heinrich Metz "Henry" Schneider was born 22 Sep 1865, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 3 Dec 1865, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johann Christof "Christopher" Schneider and Anna Elizabeth Metz); died 23 Feb 1951, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Henry Metz Schneider
    • Residence: 117 Chestnut St., Kitchener, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40672
    • Residence: 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Henry M. SCHNEIDER, 85, of 117 Chestnut Street, died yesterday at the Elmira Private Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Waterloo Township, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Schneider. He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd. His marriage to Louise Lehnen, who survives took place in Kitchener 55 years ago.

    Surviving besides his wife are two sons,Emil and David Schneider, both of Kitchener, two daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Edith) McPhail, Kitchener and Miss Alberta Schneider, Kitchener, one brother William Schneider, Kitchener, and six grandchildren and one great- granddaughter. One daughter Anna, died in infancy. The funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home to Mount Hope Cemetery. Rev. D. P. Johnson will officiate. The body is resting at the funeral home


    KITCHENER-WATERLOO RECORD Saturday February 24, 1951 P.5

    Heinrich married Louisa Lehnen 10 Jun 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of Gottfried Lehnen and Elizabeth Knarr) was born 8 Jan 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 1 Oct 1865, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Edith Louisa Schneider was born 10 Apr 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 21 Nov 1897, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Emil John Henry Schneider was born 5 Aug 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 8 Jan 1899, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Anna Elizabeth Schneider was born 5 Aug 1899, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 27 Oct 1900, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Alberta "Dora" Schneider was born 8 Oct 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 2000, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. David Frederick Schneider was born 25 Mar 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Johann Christof "Christopher" Schneider was born 27 Aug 1831, , Germany; was christened 4 Jan 1863, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johann Christoph Schneider and Margaret Elizabeth Zoller); died 20 Dec 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Christopher Schneider
    • Name: John Schneider
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38437
    • Birth: 31 Aug 1831, Unterowisheim, Kraichatal, Baden, Germany
    • Immigration: 1853, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1857, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; joiner
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
    • Retired: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    DEATH OF A PIONEER
    Mr. Christoph Schneider Passes Away


    The angel of death has claimed another of Waterloo County's pioneers in the person of Christoph Schneider who died Thursday at 8: 30 p.m. at his late home, the corner of John and Gaukel Streets. Death came as a result of heart disease. Deceased was in his 69th year. He was a native of Germany. Coming to Canada when a young man, and lived in this vicinity for about forty-five years. He was a carpenter by trade and had a hand in the erection of the court house, Breithaupt tanneries and other buildings. He also lived on a farm near town for some years.

    Three years ago he retired from active work and has since lived in Berlin. He was a man of honor, highly respected throughout the county. He was a consistent member of the New Jerusalem Church, and in politics he was a staunch supporter of Reform principles. In his death Berlin lost a most valuable citizen. The funeral will be held on Sunday.

    A wife and the following sons and daughters are left to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father; J. M. Schneider, Henry M. Schneider, A. C. Schneider of Berlin; Wm. Schneider of Waterloo, Mrs. John White of Toronto and Miss Mary Schneider of Berlin E. D. A daughter Elizabeth (Mrs. Roger Gofton), predeceased him


    THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Berlin, Friday, December 21, 1900 P. 3

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    The Funeral Of The Late Christoph Schneider

    The remains of the late Christoph Schneider were laid to rest in Mount Hope Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The service at the house was at 2 o'clock, after which the funeral sermon was preached at the New Jerusalem Church by Rev. F. W. Tuerk. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends E. D. Christoph's obituary stated that his name was Christopher. We are taking editorial privilege in changing the incorrect spelling used throughout the article


    THE DAILY TELEGRAPHMonday December 24, 1900 P. 2

    Johann married Anna Elizabeth Metz 26 Apr 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of John Metz and Elizabeth Nicholaus) was born 2 Aug 1832, Niederofleiden, Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany; died 27 Oct 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Anna Elizabeth Metz was born 2 Aug 1832, Niederofleiden, Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany (daughter of John Metz and Elizabeth Nicholaus); died 27 Oct 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Elizabeth Schneider
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38438
    • Immigration: 1853
    • Residence: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    LIVED IN BERLIN HALF A CENTURY MRS. CHRISTOPHER SCHNEIDER DIED SUDDENLY OF HEART DISEASE ON THURSDAY EVENING.

    Mrs .Christopher Schneider died suddenly of heart disease at her late residence on John Street about six o'clock on Thursday evening. Her death came entirely unexpected. She had apparently been in the best of health up to within five minutes before she died.

    The funeral will take place on Monday at 2 p.m. from the house to the New Jerusalem Church and Mount Hope Cemetery for interment. Deceased was in her 73rd year. She was a native of Hessen-Darmstradt, Germany, and came to Berlin fifty years ago. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Metz. In 1858 [sic] she was married to Mr. Christopher Schneider. Mr. Schneider died four years ago. Four sons and two daughters survive. They are John, Henry, Albert, William and Miss Mary of Berlin and Mrs. John White, of Toronto


    THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, Berlin, Friday October 28, 1904 P. 1

    Children:
    1. John Metz Schneider was born 17 Feb 1859, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 2 Oct 1859, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharine Schneider was born 12 Jul 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 21 Jul 1861, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1938, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario.
    3. Elizabeth Schneider was born 26 Jul 1862, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 4 Jan 1863, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Heinrich Metz "Henry" Schneider was born 22 Sep 1865, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 3 Dec 1865, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1951, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Christopher Wilhelm "William" Schneider was born 30 Sep 1867, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 29 Mar 1868, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Anna Maria Schneider was born 11 Apr 1872, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Albert Carl Schneider was born 20 Sep 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 May 1878, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1920; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Emma Schneider was born 13 Jan 1879, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Johann Christoph Schneider was born 11 Apr 1786, Unterowisheim, Kraichatal, Baden, Germany (son of Philipp Schneider and Amalie Elizabeth Becker); died 24 Mar 1835, Unterowisheim, Kraichatal, Baden, Germany.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: dnf-90765

    Notes:

    Norman Schneider (his great-grandson) told us that this Johann Christoph was the bell-ringer at the church and that he died while ringing the bells in his village church

    Johann — Margaret Elizabeth Zoller. Margaret (daughter of Johann Adam Zoller and Susanne Margaret Balduf) was born 6 Sep 1788, , Germany; died 20 Jan 1848, , Germany. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Margaret Elizabeth Zoller was born 6 Sep 1788, , Germany (daughter of Johann Adam Zoller and Susanne Margaret Balduf); died 20 Jan 1848, , Germany.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Elizabeth Schneider
    • Eby ID Number: dnf-90766

    Children:
    1. 2. Johann Christof "Christopher" Schneider was born 27 Aug 1831, , Germany; was christened 4 Jan 1863, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  John Metz was born Abt 1806, , Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-110421

    John — Elizabeth Nicholaus. Elizabeth was born Abt 1806, , Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Nicholaus was born Abt 1806, , Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Metz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-110441

    Children:
    1. 3. Anna Elizabeth Metz was born 2 Aug 1832, Niederofleiden, Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany; died 27 Oct 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Heinrich "Henry" Metz was born 1835, , Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Catharine Metz was born Dec 1835, Nieder-Ofleiden, , Hessen, Germany; died 5 Oct 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Nicholas Metz was born 19 Nov 1841, , Hesse, Germany; died 27 Nov 1920; was buried , Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Philipp Schneider was born 11 Nov 1748, , Germany (son of Philipp Schneider and Catharina Shafer); died 234, , Germany.

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    • Eby ID Number: dnf-91690

    Philipp — Amalie Elizabeth Becker. Amalie (daughter of Johann Christopher Becker and Anna Magdelene Herdle) was born 5 May 1751, , Germany; died 2 Aug 1826, , Germany. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Amalie Elizabeth Becker was born 5 May 1751, , Germany (daughter of Johann Christopher Becker and Anna Magdelene Herdle); died 2 Aug 1826, , Germany.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Amalie Elizabeth Schneider
    • Eby ID Number: dnf-91896

    Children:
    1. 4. Johann Christoph Schneider was born 11 Apr 1786, Unterowisheim, Kraichatal, Baden, Germany; died 24 Mar 1835, Unterowisheim, Kraichatal, Baden, Germany.

  3. 10.  Johann Adam Zoller was born Abt 1750, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: dnf-91990

    Johann — Susanne Margaret Balduf. Susanne was born Abt 1750, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Susanne Margaret Balduf was born Abt 1750, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susanne Margaret Zoller
    • Eby ID Number: dnf-92147

    Children:
    1. 5. Margaret Elizabeth Zoller was born 6 Sep 1788, , Germany; died 20 Jan 1848, , Germany.