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Caspar Schneider

Male 1869 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Caspar Schneider was born 1869 (son of George W. Schneider and Elizabeth Wahl); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-463678
    • Occupation: 1898, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Caspar married Emilie Dannecker 29 Oct 1898, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emilie (daughter of F. Dannecker and Emilie Pomke) was born 1870, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George W. Schneider was born 1841, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Caspar Schneider and Christina Wilker); died 1919; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46123
    • Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    George married Elizabeth Wahl 22 Mar 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Johann Heinrich "Henry" Wahl and Anna Maria Schaefer) was born 3 Sep 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 28 Oct 1849, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Wahl was born 3 Sep 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 28 Oct 1849, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johann Heinrich "Henry" Wahl and Anna Maria Schaefer); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Schneider
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30521
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Henry J. Schneider was born 6 Sep 1871, Dorking, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Caspar Schneider was born 1869; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Caspar Schneider was born CALC 10 Feb 1811, Bernsburg, Duchy of Hesse; died 28 Jun 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40941
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
    • Elected Office: 1859, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waterloo City - councillor
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Med. Note:
    He came to Canada about 55 years ago and lived ever since in Waterloo County.

    Caspar married Christina Wilker 26 Jan 1837, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christina (daughter of Johann Jost Wilker and Anna Christina "Christina" Hoffmeier) was born CALC 7 Oct 1813, , Germany; died 29 Mar 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Christina Wilker was born CALC 7 Oct 1813, , Germany (daughter of Johann Jost Wilker and Anna Christina "Christina" Hoffmeier); died 29 Mar 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Christina Schneider
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40942
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Christina Schneider was born 27 Sep 1835, , Ontario, Canada; was christened 23 Oct 1837, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. George W. Schneider was born 1841, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1919; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine Schneider was born 1843, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Margaratta Schneider was born 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Susanna Schneider was born 3 Sep 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 15 Jul 1848, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1933, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Fanny Schneider was born 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Heinrich W. "Henry" Schneider was born 1 Oct 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 17 Feb 1850, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1926; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Jacob Schneider was born 1853, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. John W. Schneider was born 27 Apr 1855, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1924; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Johann Heinrich "Henry" Wahl was born 20 Mar 1812, Queck, , Hessen, Germany (son of Balthasar Wahl and Elizabeth Otterheim, son of Johann Heinrich "Henry" Wahl and Katharina Schaefer); died 12 Mar 1893; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: Rehlsfele, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany
    • Name: Henry Wahl
    • Residence: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 071, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Residence: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 072, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84911
    • Residence: 1838, Wilmot Township - Concession North of Erb's Road Lot 02, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; weaver
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    There is some dispute about this family. It is possible that there was Heinrich Wahls and their identities were merged. More research needed.
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    Heinrich Wahl was the first settler on this property, situated in Lots 71 and 72 G.C.T,, Waterloo Township, in the hamlet of Rosendale. He was born 20 March 1812 in Rehlsfele, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany. His wife, nee Maria Schafer, was born January 24, 1814 in Hessen, Germany. The exact date of their immigration to Canada is not known. A land transaction in Jan. 23, 1838 shows Heinrich Wahl located on Lot 2 north of Erb's Road, Wilmot Township. Records also show a son Henry B. born there Oct. 9, 1840. Exact date of his coming from Wilmot to Rosendale is not known, but Census records of 1851-52 show Henry Wahl, age 42, l iving in a log storey round log house, wife Mary - age 37 and children - Kunigunda, 15 Henry 12, Elizabeth 3. The assessment records of 1853-1862 for School Section #12 Waterloo Township (Ontario public Archives, Toronto) indicate that Henry Wahl was owner of three acres of land in Lot #71 G.C.T. The 1861 Census shows two more children - Anna. 9 and Hette 6, both at school. The 1863-1874 Assessment shows him as the owner o f seven acres - assessment value $225 York Currency. He was also assessed for one dog. Land records, Registry Office, Kitchener, show the following purchases of acreage in Lot #21 and Lot #72 (How shown for assessment purposes as Lot #71)....

    Heinrich Wahl was a weaver by trade and was employed at the woollen mill in Bloomingdale. He was also a carpenter and built the small l 1/2 storey round log house and barn which are in use to-day. Mr. and Mrs. Wahl were devout Lutherans and attended the St. Pauls Lutheran Church at Bridgeport. Church records show their regular attendance at a l l church services. The 1871 Census shows that daughters Anna 19 and Catharine 14, are living here with their parents. The Wahl family lived here until the death of the parents, Mr. Wahl - March 12, 1893 and Mrs. Wahl May 23, 1894. They are buried in the Free Church cemetery, Bridgeport, Ontario.

    Women's Institute Tweedsmuir History Bridgeport Branch Vol. 2 - Rosendale

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    Johann Heinrich (Henry) Wahl is not the son of Balthasar Wahl, but of the master miller Johann Heinrich Wahl in Queck and his wife Katharina Sophia née Schäfer. He was born in Queck on March 20, 1812 and baptized there on March 23, 1812. Married Anna Maria Schäfer, daughter of Johann Adam Schäfer and his wife Katharina Elisabetha née Loos, on May 20, 1839 in Queck. Anna Maria SCHäfer born on January 24th, 1815 and baptized on January 29th, 1815 in Queck. The Wahl/Schäfer couple emigrated on July 27, 1846 (arriving New York on board the Hieronymus) with 3 children Kunigunda, born October 6, 1837, died October 8, 1837 Queck, Heinrich, born October 9, 1840, died October 18, 1840 Queck and Elisabetha born August 19, 1844, died August 25, 1844 Queck. There were other people from Queck on this ship (Gremm, Lachmann, Link, Zulauf).

    Sources: Queck church records, New York passenger lists

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    Johann — Anna Maria Schaefer. Anna was born 1813, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 23 May 1894; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Anna Maria Schaefer was born 1813, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 23 May 1894; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Maria Wahl
    • Name: Maria Schaefer
    • Name: Mary Ann Schaefer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30518
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Cunigunda "Carrie" Wahl was born 6 Oct 1837, Queck, , Hessen, Germany; was christened 8 Oct 1837, Queck, , Hessen, Germany; died 3 Dec 1910; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Kingsley, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA.
    2. Heinrich B. "Henry B." Wahl was born 9 Oct 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1905, Rosendale, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Elizabeth Wahl was born 3 Sep 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 28 Oct 1849, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Anna Wahl was born 8 Mar 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Hetle Wahl was born 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Catharina Wahl was born 1 Jun 1855, Blumenthal, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 4 Nov 1855, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Johann Jost Wilker was born CA 1777; died , , Germany.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-154077

    Johann married Anna Christina "Christina" Hoffmeier 19 Apr 1803, Grebenau, , Hessen, Germany. Anna was born 13 Feb 1782, Grebenau, , Hessen, Germany; died 23 Jun 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Anna Christina "Christina" Hoffmeier was born 13 Feb 1782, Grebenau, , Hessen, Germany; died 23 Jun 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/238678266
    • Name: Anna Christina "Christina" Wilker
    • Name: Christina Hoffmeier
    • Eby ID Number: 238678266
    • Immigration: 21 Jul 1835, New York City, New York, USA.

    Children:
    1. Johann Henrich "Henry" Wilker was born 28 Feb 1806, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; died 31 Dec 1889.
    2. Johann Peter "Peter" Wilker was born 1 Jan 1808, Grebenau, , Hessen, Germany; died 11 Aug 1889, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Andreas Wilker was born 4 Jun 1811, Grebenau, , Hessen, Germany; died 17 Jun 1865, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Anna Catharina "Catherine" Wilker was born CALC 5 Jun 1822, , Hessen, Germany; died 10 Jul 1889, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 5. Christina Wilker was born CALC 7 Oct 1813, , Germany; died 29 Mar 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 12.  Balthasar Wahl was born 1786, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Balzer Wahl
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72230
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Balthasar — Elizabeth Otterheim. Elizabeth was born 1793, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Elizabeth Otterheim was born 1793, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Wahl
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72239
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 6. Johann Heinrich "Henry" Wahl was born 20 Mar 1812, Queck, , Hessen, Germany; died 12 Mar 1893; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Christian Wahl was born CALC 30 Oct 1817, , Germany; died 26 Apr 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Valentine Wahl was born 1824, , Germany; died 8 Aug 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. George O. Wahl was born 18 Oct 1828, , Hessen, Germany; died 7 Oct 1905; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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