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Paulina "Polly" Gies

Female 1866 - 1903  (37 years)


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  1. 1.  Paulina "Polly" Gies was born 2 Jan 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Charles Gies and Elizabeth Reitzel); died 23 Dec 1903, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Paulina "Polly" Doerbecker
    • Eby ID Number: 00091-5268.2
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dutch Methodist
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Paulina married Henry Doerbecker 1 Jun 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Valentine Doerbecker and Barbara Ann "Anna" Oetzel) was born 16 May 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1942; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Lizzie Doerbecker was born 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Clarence Charles Derbecker was born 1 Mar 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Hilda Doerbecker was born 16 Jan 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1990; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Edward Nelson Doerbecker was born Sep 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles GiesCharles Gies was born 20 Mar 1838, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johann Conrad K. Gies and Marianna Schmaus); died 9 Sep 1917, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Family Photograph: Charles Gies and son Nelson
    • Name: Karl Gies
    • Eby ID Number: 00091-5268.1
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dutch Methodist
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • 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; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
    • Retired: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Family Photograph:
    Image from Patrick Gilkes 2016

    Charles — Elizabeth Reitzel. Elizabeth (daughter of Anton Reitzel and Elizabeth Erb) was born 11 Apr 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1931, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Reitzel was born 11 Apr 1843, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Anton Reitzel and Elizabeth Erb); died 17 Oct 1931, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Gies
    • Eby ID Number: 00091-5268
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dutch Methodist
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
    • Residence: 1931, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Reitzel, "was born April 11th 1844. She is married to Charles Gies, a farmer. They reside near St. Jacobs, Ontario. To them were born six 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.].

    Children:
    1. 1. Paulina "Polly" Gies was born 2 Jan 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1903, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Conrad Reitzel Gies was born 13 Feb 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1956, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Anthony Gies was born 30 Aug 1870, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Nelson Gies was born 29 Mar 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1897; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Rebecca Leona Gies was born 13 Sep 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1959, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Barrie Union Cemetery, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario.
    6. Samuel Gies was born 22 Mar 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1887; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Johann Conrad K. Gies was born 6 Feb 1793, , Hesse-Cassel, Germany; died 10 Sep 1869; was buried , Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Conrad Gies
    • Name: Conrad K. Gies
    • Name: Konrad Gies
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95828P
    • Immigration: 16 Jul 1832, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Land: 1843, Wellesley Township - East Concession A Lot 11, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Notes:

    ST. AGATHA SETTLERS, WITH TIME THEY OBTAINED THE PATENT FOR THEIR FARMS.

    When they came can not be stated. But the time of their getting the Patent for their land can be given for some. It must however be remembered that nearly all came poor, and had to slave and economize for years before they could pay for their land and get the title to it. ... Conrad K. Gies Conc. 1 Lot 2 - 1860.

    Immigration:
    Arrived on the ship "Columbus" in New York City 16 Jul 1832 from Bremen, Germany.

    Johann — Marianna Schmaus. Marianna was born 5 Mar 1802, , Hesse-Cassel, Germany; died 16 Sep 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Marianna Schmaus was born 5 Mar 1802, , Hesse-Cassel, Germany; died 16 Sep 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marianna Gies
    • Name: Mary
    • Name: Mary Anna Schmaus
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95827
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Children:
    1. Nicholaus Gies was born 16 Jun 1829, , Germany; died 20 Apr 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Frederick Gies was born 1831, , Hesse, Germany; died Bef 1901; was buried , Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Gies was born 1835, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. William Gies was born 6 Jun 1835, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1904, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 2. Charles Gies was born 20 Mar 1838, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1917, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Caroline Gies was born 23 Apr 1841, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Blasius Gies was born 11 Aug 1845, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1926, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Anton Reitzel was born 10 Mar 1810, Dachsburg, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 30 Jul 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anthony Reitzel
    • Eby ID Number: 00091-5262
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Retired: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Anton Reitzel,"the pioneer settler of this family, was a native of Dachsburg, Lorraine, Germany, where he was born March 10th, 1810. In 1831 he emigrated to America and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada. In September, 1834, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Salome (Graybill) Erb. She was born July 23rd, 1817. After their marriage they moved to Woolwich Township, on the farm now in possession of their son, Leon, where he died July 30th, 1893. She is still living and resides with her daughter, Magdalena. They had a family of twelve 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.].

    _______________

    St. Jacobs: Mr. Anthony Reitel, of this place, whose age is past 83 years, is not expected to live very long.

    Elmira Signet 20 July 1893 p. 8, col. 4

    Anton married Elizabeth Erb Nov 1834. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Erb and Salome Graybill) was born 23 Jul 1816, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jul 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Erb was born 23 Jul 1816, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Erb and Salome Graybill); died 24 Jul 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Reitzel
    • Eby ID Number: 00032-2893

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Erb, "the eighth and youngest daughter of Jacob and Salome (Graybill) Erb, was born July 23rd, 1817. In November, 1834, she was married to Anton Reitzel who was born March 10th, 1810, and died July 30th, 1893. She is still living and has her home with her daughter, Magdalena (Mrs. Peter Cress), who resides in St. Jacobs, Ontario. Their family consisted of twelve 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.].

    Children:
    1. Isaac Reitzel was born 21 Aug 1835, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1896, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdelena Reitzel was born 14 Mar 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Aug 1921; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Polly Reizel was born 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Samuel Reitzel was born 23 Aug 1839, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1914, Pentland, , Ontario.
    5. Paulina Reitzel was born 24 May 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Anthony E. Reitzel was born 10 Jul 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1919, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 3. Elizabeth Reitzel was born 11 Apr 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1931, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Maria Reizel was born 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Maria Anna "Anna" Reitzel was born 10 Oct 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Leon Reitzel was born 12 Apr 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. M. Reizel was born 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Lydia Reitzel was born 9 Aug 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Edward Reitzel was born 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Louis Reitzel was born 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Catharine Reitzel was born 12 Sep 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Jacob Erb was born 25 Jan 1768, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Christian Erb and Maria Scherch); died 20 Mar 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58525530
    • Eby ID Number: 00032-2835
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 017, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 049, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 036, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 006, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 020, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 079, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    Jacob Erb, "the fifth son of Christian and Maria (Scherch) Erb, was born in Warwick Township, Pennsylvania, January 25th, 1768. He was married to Salome Graybill who was born August 8th, 1778, and died May 6th, 1821. In 1806 they, in company with his brother Abraham and others, came to Canada and located on lot No. 17, German Company's Tract, a little to the west of Berlin. Here they resided until their deaths. He died March 20th, 1834, leaving a family of thirteen 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.].

    Jacob married Salome Graybill 22 Jun 1802, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. Salome was born 8 Aug 1778, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 6 May 1821, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 15.  Salome Graybill was born 8 Aug 1778, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 6 May 1821, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58525520
    • Name: Salome Erb
    • Eby ID Number: 00032-2835.1

    Children:
    1. David G. Erb was born 21 Feb 1797, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 25 Aug 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Erb was born 8 Apr 1799, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 10 Nov 1830; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Anna Erb was born 7 May 1801, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 28 Apr 1865; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Rev. Jacob G. Erb was born 30 Sep 1802, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 2 Jan 1885.
    5. Magdalena Erb was born 22 Sep 1806, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1899; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Salome Erb was born CALC 4 Aug 1804; died 15 Jan 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lydia Erb was born 12 Nov 1809, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1877, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Susannah Erb was born 13 Nov 1810, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Hannah Erb was born 25 Jan 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Abraham Erb was born 6 Mar 1815, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1901, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Limerick-Cornell Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. 7. Elizabeth Erb was born 23 Jul 1816, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jul 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Isaac Erb was born 23 Jul 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1892, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States.
    13. Benjamin Erb was born 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1856, , USA.


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