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

Gerald Henry Wideman

Male 1943 - 2000  (57 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Gerald Henry Wideman was born 20 Jan 1943 (son of Gordon M. Wideman and Helen Wilma Reinhart); died 28 Feb 2000, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84636309

    Notes:

    WIDEMAN, Gerald H.\emdash Peacefully, on Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, at his home, Gerry, age 57 years, of Conestogo.
    Beloved husband of Elfrieda; dear father of Christine, Katherine and Gerry Jr.; loving grandpa of Ben and Jake; son of Helen Horst and her husband Nathaniel; brother of Joyce McKee and her husband Harold. Predeceased by his loving father, Gordon (1977).
    The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira today (Wednesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Thursday, transfer will be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira for funeral service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Wendell Grahlman officiating, followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery.

    Gerald — Elfrieda Reinhardt. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Gordon M. Wideman was born 11 Mar 1915, , Ontario, Canada (son of Elias M. Wideman and Lydia Ann Martin); died 23 Sep 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-257263
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Gordon — Helen Wilma Reinhart. Helen (daughter of William Henry Reinhart and Phillipena Schermund) was born 1919; died 2004; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Helen Wilma Reinhart was born 1919 (daughter of William Henry Reinhart and Phillipena Schermund); died 2004; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Helen Wilma Horst
    • Name: Helen Wilma Wideman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-257264

    Children:
    1. 1. Gerald Henry Wideman was born 20 Jan 1943; died 28 Feb 2000, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Elias M. Wideman was born 27 Jan 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Menno Wideman and Judith Martin); died 15 Aug 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Aug 1964, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00129-8056.9
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elmira Man Dies From Injuries

    ELMIRA—Elias Wideman, 75, of RR 2, Elmira, died today in K-W Hospital from injuries received yesterday, when he walked into the side of a moving truck, at the main intersection of Elmira. Mr. Wideman was struck by the heavily braced side-view mirror of the truck and suffered serious head injuries and a fractured leg. Glenn Hirons, 19 Young St. E., Waterloo, driver of the truck, told police he saw Mr. Wideman step out from behind a parked car. The driver said he pulled to the left to avoid hitting him.
    BORN IN WOOLWICH
    Mr. Wideman was born in Woolwich Township, a son of the late Menno Wideman and the former Judith Martin. He married the former Lydia Ann Martin who predeceased him in 1939. In 1942 he married the former Hannah Bauman who survives him. Also surviving are seven sons, Edwin. Gordon, Ephraim, Clayton, all of RR 1, Elora; Menno and Abner of RR 2, Elmira: Tilman of RR 2, Wallenstein; four daughters, Mrs. Angus (Mary) Martin and Mrs. Alvin (Wilma) Martin, both of RR 2, Wallenstein; Mrs. Milton (Lydia Ann) Bauman of RR 2. Alma; Mrs. Milton (Erma) Martin of RR 2, West Montrose; a brother, Menno of Waterloo, 57 grandchildren and nine great-grand-children. He was predeceased by a son and a daughter.
    FUNERAL ON MONDAY
    The body is at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Monday at 8: 30 a.m., when removal will be made to the home of his son, Abner Wideman, RR 2, Elmira, for funeral services at 1 p.m. EST. Further services will be held at the Elmira Mennonite Meeting House. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 Aug 1964 pg 3

    Elias — Lydia Ann Martin. Lydia (daughter of Tilman B. Martin and Maria "Mary" Shantz) was born 17 Apr 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1939; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lydia Ann Martin was born 17 Apr 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Tilman B. Martin and Maria "Mary" Shantz); died 19 Mar 1939; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lydia Ann Wideman
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4432
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lydia Ann Martin, "born April 17th, 1889."

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    ___________________________________

    MRS. ELIAS WIDEMAN

    There passed away, following an attack of pneumonia, at her home at Balsam Grove, on Sunday, March 19, Lydian Martin, wife of Elias Wideman, aged 49 years, 11 months and 2 days. The late Mrs. Wideman was born April 17, 1889, in Waterloo Co., and in 1913 she married Elias Wideman.

    They lived for four years at the homestead at New Jerusalem, following which they moved to Balsam Grove, where they have since resided.

    Surviving are her husband, eleven children, Mary, Lydia, Erma, Wilma and Elvina, at home; Gordon, near Elmira; Tilman, on the 4th of Peel; Menno, near Elmira; Clayton, Abner and Ephraim, at home; five sisters, Mrs. Simon Martin, near Elmira; Mrs. Ezra Bauman , near Hawkesville; Mrs. Israel Brubacher, third of Peel; Mrs. Isaac Bauman, fourth of Peel; Mrs. Urias Martin. near Elmira; and five brothers, Joseph Martin, third of Peel; Edwin Martin, third of Peel; Allan Martin. Floradale; Ananaias Martin, Waterloo, and Tilman Martin, sixth of Peel.

    The funeral was held on Tuesday, March 21, with services at the Mennonite Church. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. J. Bauman and Rev. Abraham Bearinger were the officiating clergymen.


    The Kitchener Daily Record 20 Mar 1939

    Children:
    1. Edwin M. Wideman was born 30 Nov 1913, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1986; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Gordon M. Wideman was born 11 Mar 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Tilman Wideman was born 5 Nov 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1996; was buried , Goshen Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    4. Menno M. Wideman was born 24 Nov 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary M. Wideman was born 9 Dec 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 2016, RR2, Wallenstein, , Ontario; was buried , Olivet Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    6. Clayton Wideman was born 1922; died 2003; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Alvin Wideman was born 25 Jan 1924, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1925; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Abner Wideman was born 1 Sep 1925; died 10 Jan 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose Mennonite Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Erma M. Wideman
    10. Alvina Wideman was born 2 Feb 1936, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1941; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  William Henry Reinhart was born 1 Jan 1881, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88068906
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-257266
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    William H. Reinhart
    By Record Staff Writer

    ELMIRA - William H. Reinhart, 83, of 10 Riverside Dr. E.. Elmira, died at K-W Hospital today after a short illness.

    He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Reinhart and was born in Toronto. He farm- ed near Floradale until 1950 when he retired to Elmira.

    His wife, the former Philipine Schmermund, died in 1941.

    Mr. Reinhart was a member of St. James' Lutheran Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Cressman of El- mira and Mrs. Gordon (Helen) Wideman of RR 1, Elora; one sister, Mrs. Annie Raaflaub of Magnetewan, Ont., and six grandchildren. Two sons predeceased him.

    The body is at the Dreisinger Funeral Home where the funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Elmira Cemetery. Rev. H. W. Bates will officiate.

    William — Phillipena Schermund. Phillipena (daughter of Ludwig "Louis" Schmermund and Caroline Weber) was born 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1941, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Phillipena Schermund was born 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Ludwig "Louis" Schmermund and Caroline Weber); died 19 Dec 1941, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Philippine Schermund
    • Name: Phillipena Reinhart
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-257267
    • Occupation: 1906, Parry Sound District, Ontario; Farmer's Daughter
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    MRS. WILLIAM REINHART
    By Record Correspondent
    ELMIRA, Dec. 20\emdash Mrs. William Reinhart, nee Philippine Schmermund, 60, died at Turner Hospital yesterday where she had been a patient for the past ten days. She suffered a stroke earlier this month. Born in Woolwich Township she resided near Floradale for the past 31 years.
    Surviving are her husband, one son, Henry, of Grand Bend, two daughters, Miss Barbara of Elmira and Helen Mrs. Gordon Wideman at home. Two brothers and two sisters also survive. One son predeceased her in 1918.
    Funeral service will be held on Tuesday with private funeral service at her late residence, near Floradale at 2 p.m. thence in St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira for public service. Interment will be made in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. H. Kalbfleisch will officiate. Body is resting at the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel until Monday morning when removal will be made to the home.

    Comments: The obituary seems to be cutoff at the end. It ends mid sentence. The obituary was in the Elmira Signet newspaper.

    Children:
    1. Henry Reinhart was born 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Louis William Reinhart was born 1910; died 1918; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara C. Reinhart was born 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 2004, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Helen Reinhart was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada.
    5. 3. Helen Wilma Reinhart was born 1919; died 2004; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Menno Wideman was born 3 Oct 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Wideman and Susannah Brandt); died 28 Dec 1924; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00129-8056
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Menno Wideman, "is married to Judith Martin (No. 4389) and resides a little east of Elmira where he is engaged in farming. His family consisted of eight children".


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Menno married Judith Martin 5 Jan 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Judith (daughter of Daniel Z. Martin and Veronica Schneider) was born 3 Jan 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1907; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Judith Martin was born 3 Jan 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Z. Martin and Veronica Schneider); died 25 Apr 1907; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Judith Wideman
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4389
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Judith Martin, "the fifth and youngest daughter of Daniel and Veronica (Schneider) Martin, was born January 3rd, 1846. She is married to Menno, son of John and Susannah (Brand) Wideman."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Frederick Wideman was born UNKNOWN, , Ontario, Canada.
    2. Veronica Wideman was born 15 Oct 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1945; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Susannah Wideman was born 22 Jan 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1942; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Judith Wideman was born 21 Apr 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1944; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Joseph M. Wideman was born 2 Nov 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1942; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Maria Wideman was born 26 Oct 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Annie Wideman was born 22 Feb 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1883; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Barbara Wideman was born 23 Jul 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1952; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Menno Wideman was born 2 May 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1978, RR1, Wallenstein, , Ontario; was buried 15 Feb 1978, South Peel Mennonite Cemetry, Wallenstein, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 4. Elias M. Wideman was born 27 Jan 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Aug 1964, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Tilman B. Martin was born 28 Nov 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses W. Martin and Mary Brubacher); died 10 Dec 1925; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4427
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Tilman B. Martin, "was born November 28th, 1855. On March 1st, 1881, he was married to Mary, daughter of Menno S. and Elizabeth (Schneider) Shantz. She was born September 20th, 1859. They reside about two miles north of Waterloo on the west half of the old "Peter Martin Farm." Their family consists of eight children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Tilman married Maria "Mary" Shantz 1 Mar 1881. Maria (daughter of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider) was born 20 Sep 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1936; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria "Mary" Shantz was born 20 Sep 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider); died 30 Nov 1936; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maria "Mary" Martin
    • Name: Mary Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6897
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Maria Shantz, "was born September 20th, 1859. She was married to Tilman Martin, March 1st, 1881."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Lovina Martin was born 31 Dec 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1941, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Josiah Martin was born 1 Jan 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1939, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. Edwin Sam Martin was born 6 Oct 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1968; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    4. Allan S. Martin was born 12 May 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 5. Lydia Ann Martin was born 17 Apr 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1939; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elizabeth Martin was born 25 Dec 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1987; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    7. Mary Martin was born 6 Apr 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Annanias S. Martin was born 13 Oct 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1978, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Rebecca Martin was born 20 Apr 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Hannah S. Martin was born 12 May 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1990; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Tilman Martin was born Sep 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 14.  Ludwig "Louis" Schmermund was born 8 Feb 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John S. Schmermund and Anna Mary Eisenbach); died 7 Jan 1927, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87995600
    • Name: Louis Schmermund
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55717
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mr. L.Schmermund Yields to Death

    Had Only Been Ill Short Time and End Came Unexpectedly; Funeral Sunday


    Louis Schmermund, aged 69 years d 11 months, passed away suddenly at 5 o'clock on morning. January 7th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Reinhardt, near Floradale. Although he had not been in good health since the middle of November, his death was totally unexpected, and came as a great shock to his family and friends.

    The late Mr. Schmermund was born in Woolwich Township in1857 and spent his whole life in this community.

    He was married in 1881 to Caroline Weber. After the death of his wife about two years ago, he left the farm, and resided in Floradale for a time. Latterly. he made his home with his eldest daughter, Mrs. William Reinhardt.

    He is survived by his 5 children, Philipine (Mrs. William Reinhardt), Dear Floradale; Norman. of Spruce Grove. Alberta; Mrs. Jacob Geiger Alberta), near Listowel; Alra Mrs. Henry Eisenbach), of Elmira: and Allen Schmermund, of Elmira. He is also survived by one brother, John Schmermund, of Elmira, one sister, Mrs. John Wilken, of Listowel, and 13 grandchildren.

    The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, and was largely attended. A short service was conducted at the home of Mrs. Reinhardt at 130 pm afterwards service were conducted in St. James's Lutheran Church.

    The pallbearers were Jacob Aberle, Charles Herman, Jacob Feles?, Patrick Campbell Henry Eix and Justus Schaefer,

    Ludwig — Caroline Weber. Caroline (daughter of Georg Ludwig "Louis" Weber and Phillipena Klinck) was born 6 Aug 1854, , Germany; died 4 Feb 1925; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Caroline Weber was born 6 Aug 1854, , Germany (daughter of Georg Ludwig "Louis" Weber and Phillipena Klinck); died 4 Feb 1925; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87995647
    • Name: Caroline Schmermund
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55718
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1907, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    DEATH OCCURS NEAR FLORADALE

    MRS. LOUIS SCHMERMUND PASSES AWAY AFTER LINGERING ILLNESS.

    There passed away on Wednesday. February the fourth at 1.00 a. m., Mrs. Louis Schmermund at the home of her daughter Mrs. Wm. Reinhardt of near Floradale. The late Mrs. Sehmermund had been sick for the last three years. She was seventy years of age and was born in Woolwich Township. She was brought up near Elmira and spent practically all her life in this vicinity. She is survived by the following children, Norman of Spruce Grove, Alberta, Mrs. William Rheinhardt, of near Floradale, Mrs. Jacob Geiger, Lebanon, Mrs. Henry Eisenbach, Elmira, and Allan near Elmira.

    The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon from the home her daughter Mrs. Rheinhardt, of to the St. James Lutheran church. Rev. L. Kalbfielsch will conduct the services. Interment will take place in the Union cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Schmermund
    2. Philipio Schmermund was born 9 Sep 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 7. Phillipena Schermund was born 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1941, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Norman Schmermund was born 18 Jul 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1956, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Alberta Schmermund was born 29 Sep 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1973, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Alena Schmermund was born 12 Oct 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Alma Katherine Schmermund was born 12 Oct 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Allan John Schmermund was born 23 Dec 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1954; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.