Viola Elizabeth Schaefer

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• Name: Viola Elizabeth Pollakowsky
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54905
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Viola — Victor A. Pollakowsky. Victor (son of Friedrich "Frederick" Pollakowski and Wilhelmine "Minnie" Reth) was born Feb 1894, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States; died 21 Mar 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54901P
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Painter
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1914, 203 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died At Berlin, Ontario, Saturday, February 14th, 1914, at 11 p.m. David W. Schaefer Born in St. Jacobs, Ontario, June 5th, 1862. Aged 51 years, 8 months and 2 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, 203 Breithaupt Street, on Wednesday, February 18th, 1914, at 1.30 p.m. to St. Peter's Lutheran Church for services, thence to St. Jacob's Lutheran cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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SUDDEN DEATH OF D. SCHAEFER

Well Known Resident Passes Away at his Home in his 52nd Year

David Schaefer, a well known resident of the city died suddenly his home, 203 Breithaupt street at 11 o'clock on Saturday night. He had been in ill health for some time but the immediate cause of his death was an attack of elipsy. Mr. Schaefer was in his 52d year. His sudden demise came as a great shock to members of the family, friends and relatives.

The deceased was a native of Waterloo County having been born in St. Jacobs. He had made Berlin his home for about seven vears and was engaged in the painting business. He leaves a sorrowing widow, who was formerly Eliza Stroh, and three children living at home, viz; Anne, Willian, and Viola. There are two brothers Alfred Schaefer of Berlin, and Edward Schaefer of Hespeler, and four sisters, Mrs. J. Cress, St. Jacobs, Mrs. Sydney Schelly, Waterloo, Mrs. Henry Gillis and Mrs. William Heller of St. Jacobs.

Mr. Schaefer was a highly respected citizen and was a good father and husband.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1.30 from the home to St. Peter's Lutheran church, thence to St. Jacobs where interment will take place.

The Berlin News Record 16 Feb 1914, Mon Page 1

David married Elizabeth "Eliza" Stroh 1 Nov 1892, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Oscar Stroh and Maria "Mary" Steffler) was born 10 Aug 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1946; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eliza Stroh
• Name: Elizabeth "Eliza" Schaefer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233059
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1914, 203 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: 00111-6984.66
• Immigration: 1852
• Naturalization: 1864
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Carpenter
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter

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After a long illness our respected fellow-citizen Adam B. Schaefer was released from earthly life on Wednesday of last week. The deceased came to this country from Germany over fifty years ago and had lived as a resident of of St. Jacobs for fifty years. Until a short time before the death of his wife, three years ago, he was actively engaged in the carpentering and building trade. He was a life-long member of the Lutheran congregation here and held at different times the offices of deacon, S. S. teacher, etc. In politics he was a staunch Liberal. He leaves behind three sons and three daughters. The funeral was held on Friday when a large number of relatives and friends paid a last tribute of respect to the deceased by their presence. Rev. Mr. Liuke officiated. The bereaved children have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends.

A few later particulars regarding the late A. B. Schaefer: He was born Feb. 17, 1831 in Hessen-Darmstadt Germany, came to this country in 1852, came to Canada and took up his trade with his brother-in-law at Bridgeport. He was married in 1854 to Magdalena Winkler and settled in St. Jacobs in 1855. About three years ago he suffered a paralytic stroke and since that he had several more which gradually rendered him helpless. The funeral text was 1's. 121 v. 1 and 2.

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In Memoriam Gestorben: In St. Jacobs, am Mittwoch, den 5. Juli 1905, um fuenf Uhr Nachmittags, Adam B. Schaefer, im Alter von 74 Jahren, 4 Monaten und 18 Tagen. Berrdigung: Am Freitag, den 7. Juli, um 2 Uhr Nachmittags, vom Trauerhause aus in St. Jacobs auf den lutherischen Friedhof.

[ Translation: Died: In St. Jacobs, on Wednesday, the 5 July 1905, at five o'clock in the afternoon, Adam B. Schaefer, aged 74 Years, 4 Months and 18 Days. Funeral: On Friday, the 7 July, at 2 o'clock in the after noon, from the house of mourning in St. Jacobs to the Lutheran cemetery.]

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Adam married Magdalena Winkler 1854. Magdalena was born 30 Aug 1831, , Germany; died 7 Jul 1902, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Schaefer
• Eby ID Number: 00111-6984.67
• Immigration: 1835, , Canada

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In Memoriam Gestorben: In St. Jacobs, am Montag, den 7. Juli 1902, um drei Uhr Nachmittags, Magdalena geb. Winkler, Ehefrau von Adam B. Schaefer, in Alter von 70 Jahren, 10 Monaten und 7 Tagen. Beerdigung: Am Mittwoch, den 9. Juli, am 2 Uhr Nachmittags, von Trauerhause aus in St. Jacobs auf den lutherischen Friedhof. St. Jacobs, 7. Juli 1902.

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Died In Memoriam: At St. Jacobs, on Monday, July 7, 1902, at three o'clock in the afternoon, Magdalena née Winkler, wife of Adam B. Schaefer, aged 70 years, 10 months and 7 days. Funeral: On Wednesday, July 9th, at 2 p.m., from the funeral home in St. Jacobs to the Lutheran Cemetery. St. Jacobs, July 7, 1902.

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Schaefer - St. Jacobs, July 7, the wife of Adam B. Schaefer, aged about 70 years.

The News Record - 10 Jul 1902, Thu Page 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54455
• Residence: 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• 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; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1906, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Jacob O. Stroh, aged 85 years, a native of Woolwich township, passed away on Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Holst, in Kitchener. The funeral took place this (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock. Service was held in the St. Jacobs Lutheran Church where Rev. Mr. Wittig preached the sermon. Interment was made in the St. Jacobs cemetery.

The late Mr. Stroh conducted a successful farm in Woolwich township, where he resided until four years ago, when he made his home with his daughter in Kitchener.


Waterloo Chronicle, 20 Dec 1928, p. 4

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Died At Kitchener, on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1928, Jacob Stroh, aged 85 years, 3 months and 27 days. The Funeral Will be held from the residence of Mr. Geo. Holst, 246 Wellington St., Kitchener, at 2 o'clock P.M., on Thursday, Dec. 20, 1928, from there to the St. James Lutheran Church, St Jacobs, for service, thence to the Lutheran cemetery, St. Jacobs, for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Jacob married Maria "Mary" Steffler 19 Aug 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Lorenz Steffler and Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Braun) was born 30 Dec 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria "Mary" Stroh
• Name: Mary Steffler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54456
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Died At Kitchener, Saturday, August 9th, 1924 Mary Steffler beloved wife of Jacob Stroh Aged 76 years, 7 months and 10 days. The Funeral Will take place from the home of Mr. George Holz, 246 Wellington Street, Kitchener, at 1.30 p.m., on Tuesday, August 12th, to the St. Jacobs Lutheran Church for service, thence to St. Jacobs cemetery for burial. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

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• Name: John Matthias Schaefer
• Name: Mathias Schafer
• Name: Matteus Schäfer
• Name: Matthew Schaefer
• Name: Matthias Schaefer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75285
• Birth: 29 Jan 1808, Falten Gaisas, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Reformed
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Matthias born at Falkengesas, Erbach, Hesse; baptism (film 1346439;item 2, book 7) Beerfelden, Erbach, Odenwald, Hesse, Church books for Beerfelden, parish register baptisms; date of birth 29 Jan 1808 at 3:00 pm; mother Elizabetha Christina Seip; father Johann Wilhelm Schafer; grandfathers Samuel Schafer (master smith) and Johann Justus Seip (councilman); occupation of father master tailor; first child born to parents; record in book 7, p. 11, no. 18; named spelled Matthaeus. His parents were not married and did not marry. His mother does marry three times, but not to Schafer.

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Johann — Eva Maria Rebscher. Eva (daughter of George Nikolaus "Nicholas" Rebscher and Sophia) was born 12 Sep 1810, Beerfelden, Odenwaldkreis, Hessen, Germany; died 8 Mar 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eva
• Name: Eva Maria Schaefer
• Name: Maria
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75286
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Reformed
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W, Methodist

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In Berlin, on Monday morning, March 8th, Mrs Eva Maria Schaefer, aged 86 years months and 24 days.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning, from the residence of her son, Mr J Schaefer, Park St, to the German Methodist church, and thence to the Wilmot cemetery for interment.

The News Record - 09 Mar 1897, Tue Page 1

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Called Home

An old resident of Berlin, Mrs Eva Maria Selhaefer, was called over the river, on Monday afternoon, after a short illness Deceased was 86 years old, and had been in her usual health until Saturday last, when La Grippe set in, caused by a cold, and this illness took her away. Mrs Schaefer was born in Germany, and after immigrating to Canada, lived for a long time in Wilmot Centre. After the death of her husband, some seven years ago, she took up her residence with her son, Mr John Schaefer, Park St, Berlin, where she remained till her death. She leaves a family of four sons: William, Petersburg road; George, Plattsville; Daniel, May City, Iowa, and John, of Berlin, and one daughter, Mrs John Jacobs, Sebringville. The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning, from the residence of Mr J Schaefer, Park street, to the German Methodist church, and thenee to the Wilmot cemetery for interment.

The News Record - 09 Mar 1897, Tue Page 1

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• Interesting: pioneer, story, sports
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115896
• Immigration: Sep 1837, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1840, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; yeoman
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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November 10, 1899

Death of One of the First Settlers of Woolwich

On Friday the 13^th ult., there died at the home of his son George east of the village of Conestogo, Mr. Conrad Stroh, one of the old pioneers of Woolwich. Deceased was born in Lehrbach Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, Oct 3^rd, 1811 and was consequently a little over 88 years old when he died. With his three brothers he left the Vaterland and after a voyage of 47 days reached America and came on to Berlin, where he made his home for a short time. Here he was married by Rev. Bindemann, in 1839 to Miss Annie Marie Oswald who shared his joys and sorrows for some 55 years and predeceased him about 5 years. Afterwards he took up land near West Montrose and a little later a couple of miles east of Elmira and finally he got possession of the homestead opposite the junction of the Conestogo and Grand rivers, where by preserving energy and thrift he and his partner in life succeeded in carving out of the rich virgin forest a comfortable home. Here he spent the remainder of his life with the exception of a few years prior to the death of his wife when they lived in Conestogo. Deceased enjoyed robust health until about a year and a half ago when he had a severe attack of the grippe from which he recovered but which left him in much feebler condition. A few weeks ago he was taken sick and gradually sank until released by death. During this time he had the best attention and care from his son and daughter-in-law for which he expressed his gratitude during his last days.

Deceased possessed many good qualities and as a mark of esteem his remains were followed to their last resting place in the Lutheran cemetery at Conestogo by a large concourse of relatives, neighbours and friends. He was one of the founders and a life long member of the Lutheran congregation at Conestogo [St. Matthews] and a staunch Liberal in politics. He leaves behind him four sons and two daughters, all married, 28 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren also three brothers, Yost of Woolwich aged about 77 years, Henry of Waterloo aged 81 years and John of Berlin aged nearly 91 years.

Woolwich at the Turn of the Century: 1900, (Woolwich Historical Foundation, Woolwich Township, Ontario, Canada, October 2001), p. 42

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CONRAD STROH was one of the mighty hunters of by-gone days. He lived on the banks of the Grand River, about one mile east of Conestogo, and died at the good old age of 87 some eight years ago. Conrad was an unerring marksman, and when he pulled the trigger of the old flint lock the bullet sped with undeviating accuracy to the objective point. A friend and companion of Conrad's was Jacob Benner, of West Montrose, who was also a Nimrod who had won his reputation by practical and visible results. He, too, was a keen-sighted marksman and prided himself on never missing his aim. Although the two were fast friends there existed a little good-natured rivalry between them regarding the supremacy of marksmanship. One day a test of skill was determined on. Each was to fire at a spot on a certain. tree. Both fired, but on examination only one bullet hole was found. Both claimed it, and a dispute arose which cooled their friendship and threatened an open rupture. In those days the settlers made their own bullets and lead was scarce. Some days afterwards Benner, passing the spot where the trial had taken place, thought to save the lead by cutting out the ball embedded in the tree. Imagine his surprise when he found both bullets in the one hole. Benner communicated the discovery to his friend and the warm comradeship was resumed that was never afterwards broken.

Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906 (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 1906) pg 26

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Zur Erinnerung an Conrad Stroh Gestorben den 13ten Oktober 1899 Im Alter von 88j. 10t. [verse in German]

[Translation: In Memory of Conrad Stroh Died 13th of October,1899, aged 88 years, 10 days.]

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Conrad married Anna Maria "Mary" Oswald 9 Jul 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Philip Jacob Oswald and Margaretha Becker) was born 23 Apr 1821, Wilgartswiesen, Rhein-Baiern, Germany; died 3 Sep 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Maria "Mary" Stroh
• Name: Maria Oswald
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115897
• Residence: 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Zur Erinnerung an Anna Maria Stroh Holy Bible Gestorben den 3ten September 1894 im Alter von 74J., 4M., 1(4) T. [verse in German]

[Translation: In Memory of Anna Maria Stroh, Died the 3rd of September,1894, aged 74 years, 4 months and 1(4) days.]

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• Name: Laurent Stoefler
• Name: Lawrence Steffler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127223P
• Residence: 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1848, , Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Directory: 1864, Woolwich Township German Company Tract 110, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Lorenz Steffler is mention as well as his brother-in-law in the margin of Jacob Braun's will as having £900 surties.

Lorenz married Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Braun 2 Jun 1846, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Georg Jakob "Jacob" Braun and Wilhelmine Prenkert) was born 9 Mar 1830, Wilgartswiesen, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died 9 Jan 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elisabeth Braun
• Name: Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Steffler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55175
• Residence: 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran