Jacob D. Schmidt

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207380029
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-449480
• Residence: 1869, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Odd Jobs
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer,
• Residence: 1921, 176 Waterloo St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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JACOB D. SCHMIDT

Jacob Schmidt, employed for the past 19 years at Mount Hope Cemetery, died at his residence, 176 Waterloo street, at an early hour today. Deceased, prominently known in the city, had been in failing health for some time. He was son of the late George Schmidt and Elizabeth Dechert, who migrated to this country from Germany in the early 80's. The late Jacob Schmidt was born at North Easthope in March of 1849, making his age 82 years, ten months and 17 days. June 20, 1869 he wedded Kathrine Gerth at North Easthope.

With one son and four daughters, his wife survives him, the last remaining member of his family. The children are, Henry G., of North Easthope, Mrs. W. W. Gough, London, Ont., Mrs. G. Falk, Stratford, Mrs. H. Rank, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. E. Knechtel, city. One daughter, Mr. F. Daugh, predeceased him seven years ago. Fourteen grandchildren and 10 great-grand-children also survive.

The funeral will be held on Friday with private service at his late home followed by a public service at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, of which he was a member, at 2.30. Interment will be made at Woodland Mausoleum. Rev. J. Schmied er will be in charge.

Jacob married Catherine Gerth 20 Jun 1869, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of John Gerth and Barbara Scheck) was born 30 Apr 1853, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Elizabeth Schmidt was born 23 Aug 1869, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Amelia Margaretha Schmidt was born 7 Sep 1873, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1940, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Barbara Schmidt was born 1879; died Yes, date unknown.
4. Lucinda Schmidt was born 14 Oct 1882, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1963; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Cypress, Orange, California, United States.
5. Agnes Kundigunda Schmidt was born 4 Nov 1893, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1961, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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George — Elisabeth Dechert. Elisabeth was born 12 Feb 1816, , Germany; died 9 Dec 1899; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elisabeth Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-464849