Heinrich B. "Henry B." Wahl

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• Family Photograph: Henry B. Wahl and family
• Name: Henry B. Wahl
• Name: Henry Wahl
• Residence: Rosendale, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7110.2
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Henry B. Wahl
• Immigration: 1845, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Wahl.-Bro. Henry Wahl was born on Oct. 10, 1840; was married to Widow Sarah Bingiman of Breslau; died near Breslau, Ont., Feb. 24, 1905, aged 64 Y., 4 M., 14 D. To this union were born two sons and four daughters, all of whom reside in Waterloo County and who, with their mother, remain to mourn their sudden bereavement, but not as those who have no hope. Death was due to heart failure. Deceased was a member of the Mennonite church, had been assistant Sunday school superintendent and also superintendent on various occasions, and was also "district man" in the Aid Union for the adjustment of losses by fire among the brotherhood. His remains were buried in the Cressman church cemetery on the 26th of February. The house was crowded with relatives, friends and acquaintances who had met to pay their tribute of respect to the departed brother and of sympathy to the bereaved family. May the God of all comfort and consolation ever be near the bereaved ones to bless and to comfort and guide, as he has promised to be a very present help in time of need. Funeral services were conducted by Bish. Jonas B. Snider in German (text, Matt. 24: 44) and by Pre. J. S.Woolner in English (text, Jas. 4: 14 and Eph. 5: 15

Herald of Truth, Vol. XLII, No. 10, March 9, 1905, pages 79 and 80

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Henry B. Wahl was born in Wilmot township, Oct. 9, 1840 and came with parents Heinrich and Maria Wahl to Rosendale, where he lived until his marriage to Sarah (Shoemaker) Bingeman, widow of Isaac Bingeman of Breslau, on Dec. 7, 1867. They were married by Pastor F. R. Reissman, Lutheran. - Witnesses: H. Eby and A. Petersen.

Acreage was purchased in Horning's Tract and a house and barn erected in 1867. The house was a small frame building and the barn was also small and quite low. This farm is composed of small parcels of land purchased at various intervals. In earlier days the purchase was not recorded until paid for, and this explains the later dates of acquisition.

June 3, 1869 - James Alderson to Henry B. Wahl - 13.14 acres Horning's Tract
Dec. 1, 1869 - James Alderson to Henry B. Wahl - 17.75 acres -$115 Horning's Tract
Dec. 28, 1878 - Wm. B. Thomas to Henry B. Wahl - 31-0-17 acres - Lot ,#53 North of Horning's
Apr. 9, 1879 - Menno Bowman to Henry B. Wahl - 20-0-0 acres - Lot ,#53 North of Horning's
Apr. 8, 1882 - Menno Bowman to Henry B. Wahl - 19 1/8 acres - Lot ,#53 North of Horning's
Mar. 22, 1892 Geo. B. Smith to Henry B. Wahl - 43.6 acres - Horning's Tract $2,180

There were six children born here [Rosendale] who attended S.S.#12 Bloomingdale school. Henry B. Wahl was a Lutheran and Mrs. Wahl was Mennonite, so they compromised and attended her church Snyder's Mennonite church, Bloomingdale. He was a Sunday School superintendent here for some time. A rule of the Mennonite church forbade the use of alcohol, but Henry Wahl had his own convictions on the subject. He would say "Ay gloss beer con ma hovva, ova ains is genunk" (one may have a glass of beer but one is enough).

Henry B. Wahl was also a shoemaker. He kept a suoply of leather on hand and made shoes for neighbors and his family. Sometimes some of the children, especially the girls, would complain about their heavy shoes, which were made of second or third grade leather. The best grades were manufactured into shoes for customers who paid cash.

The daughters made their own dresses at fourteen years of age. No patterns were provided and dresses in this era took a great deal of material and look quite complicated in comparison to our present day styles.
Mixed farming was the method of agriculture, and the usual livestock composed of grade cattle , pigs, horses, chickens, etc. were kept. The family contributed the farm labor until they married and left for homes of their own. Henry B. Wahl died Feb. 24, 1904 and is buried in the Cressman Mennonite cemetery, Breslau, Ontario.

Mrs. Henry B. Wahl continued farming operations with the help of her sons Henry Allan and Solomon Edward, until 1910, when Solomon was married. Now the house was divided, Mrs, Wahl and son Henry Allan occupying the one part and Solomon and his bride the other part. Mrs. Henry B. Walh milked her own cow and maintained a garden, which supplied her needs. She maintained and drove her own horse and buggy until she was 80 years olf and over. She was quite content to live in a primitive manner, and refused to have hydro install. In 1913 son Henry Allan moved to the village of Bloomingdale. Mrs. Wahl continued living her until her death in Jan 1924. She is buried in the Cressman Mennonite cemetery, Breslau.

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

Family Photograph:
Henry B. Wahl Family - Rosendale, Ontario

Back row left to right: Annie Lucinda, Solomon Edward, Henry Allan and Angelina
Front row left to right: Sarah Ann, Mrs. Henry B. Wahl, Henry B. Walh and Marietta
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Heinrich married Sarah S. Shoemaker 7 Dec 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of John D. Shoemaker and Catharine Fried) was born 12 Mar 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1924, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Sarah Ann Wahl was born 18 Sep 1868, Rosendale, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1944; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Maryetta M. Wahl was born 27 Sep 1870, Rosendale, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Nov 1944, Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Angeline Wahl was born 30 Sep 1872, Rosendale, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1947, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Oct 1947, Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Dr. Henry Allan "Harry" Wahl was born 29 Oct 1876, Rosendale, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 1957; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
5. Annie Lucinda Wahl was born 9 Feb 1879, Rosendale, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
6. Solomon Edward Wahl was born 1 Mar 1884, Rosendale, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1965, Rosendale, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• 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]

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• 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

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• 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]

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