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

Edward Henry Huss

Male 1901 - 1983  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Edward Henry Huss was born 19 Feb 1901, , Ontario, Canada (son of Werner Frederick Huss and Mary Ann Gabel); died 25 May 1983, Powell River, , British Columbia, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78900


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Werner Frederick Huss was born 13 Feb 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Werner Huss and Rosina Zohn); died 1 May 1941, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75724212
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78894
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cooper
    • Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ditcher
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Drain Digger

    Notes:

    NEW DUNDEE

    By Miss Miriam Hilborn (Chronicle Correspondent)

    Petersburg Man Direct Descendant Of Bohemian Martyr

    The funeral of the late Werner Huss of Petersburg was held at St. James Lutheran Church, Mannheim, on Sunday afternoon.

    The late Mr. Huss, who at one time resided on the farm now owned by Wallace Thibideau south of the village, was a direct descendant of John Huss, the great Bohemian reformer who suffered martyrdom for the cause of Christianity and was burned at the stake in his native land on July 6th, in the year 1415.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 9 May 1941, p. 2

    Werner married Mary Ann Gabel 17 Oct 1885, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Gabel and Magdalena Levagood) was born 30 Apr 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1943; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Ann Gabel was born 30 Apr 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Gabel and Magdalena Levagood); died 1943; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Ann Huss
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123269
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Magdalena Huss was born 3 Nov 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Manassa Huss was born 7 May 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 1. Edward Henry Huss was born 19 Feb 1901, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1983, Powell River, , British Columbia, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Werner Huss was born 1812, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-243187
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Werner — Rosina Zohn. Rosina was born CALC 30 Dec 1828, , Germany; died 10 May 1881, Near, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Rosina Zohn was born CALC 30 Dec 1828, , Germany; died 10 May 1881, Near, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • Name: Rosina Huss
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-243186
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 2. Werner Frederick Huss was born 13 Feb 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1941, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  John Gabel was born 23 Jun 1836, Kreis, Alsfeld, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany; died 19 Oct 1924, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: John Göbel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-280348
    • Immigration: 1853, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Naturalization: 1878, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1901, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    AGED RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
    LATE JOHN GABEL, WAS WELLKNOWN THROUGHOUT THIS DISTRICT

    The death occurred on Sunday last of another of the Old Guard of this district in the person of Mr. John Gabel of Floradale, aged eighty-eight years. The late Mr. Gabel was born in Germany at Kreiss-Alsfelt in 1836 and came to this country at the age of seventeen, settling in Wilmot township on the Huron road.

    In 1857 he married Magdalena Levagood, and they continued to reside in Waterloo County for some time, but later moved to Peel township eventually retiring to Glenallan. Six years ago they moved to Floradale.

    The late Mr. Gabel is survived by his wife and five children as follows: Mary Ann (Mrs. Huss) Lavina, Edward, Isabella, and Alexander.
    The funeral taken place on Sunday next to St. James Lutheran Church where services will be held by Rev. Mr. Strempfer assisted by Rev. Zarnke. Burial will take place in the Elmira Union Cemetery.

    John married Magdalena Levagood 27 Oct 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of George Levagood and Sophia E. Herner) was born 7 Dec 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1931, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Magdalena Levagood was born 7 Dec 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Levagood and Sophia E. Herner); died 12 Aug 1931, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena Gabel
    • Name: Magdalena Loewegood
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77667
    • Residence: 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1901, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Misfortune: 1931, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; killed by fall in kitchen

    Notes:

    Death Caused By Fall In Kitchen

    Jar Proves Fatal to Mrs. Magdalena Gabel, Age 91 Years, Of Floradale

    Floradale, August 12 - A fall on the kitchen floor caused the death of one of Floradale's oldest residents last night, in the person of Magdalena Levagood, widow of John Gabel aged 91 years.

    Dr. J.W. McQuibban of Elmira, who was summoned immediately after the accident, stated that the fall jarred Mrs. Gabel's heart and caused her death. The late Mrs. Gabel was born near New Dundee on December 7, 1840, the second youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George C. Levagood. On October 27, 1857, she married John Gabel and for 40 year resided on a farm near New Dundee, later moving to Glenallan where they farmed for 21 years. Some 13 years ago they purchased the Peter Bowman farm near this village and it was there here [sic] death occurred. She was predeceased by her husband five years ago and seven children also predeceased her. Surviving are five children, Mrs. Verner Huss, Petersburg, Miss Lavina Gabel at home; Edward Gabel of Battlebend, Alta., Mrs. Charles Gowing of Glenallan and Alex Gabel of Hamilton. Twenty-two grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren also survive.

    Children:
    1. David Gabel was born 17 Apr 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1893, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Lydia Gabel was born 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Magdalena Gabel was born 13 Aug 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1881; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Mary Ann Gabel was born 30 Apr 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1943; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Katherine Gabel was born Sep 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1896, Dresden, Cavalier, North Dakota, United States; was buried , Redeemer Cemetery, South Dresden Township, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA.
    6. Heinrich Gabel was born 11 Jan 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Johannes Gabel was born 11 Jan 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Lovina Barbara Gabel was born 15 Aug 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1960, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Edward L. Gabel was born 23 Dec 1878, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Isabella Gabel was born 11 Feb 1880, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1972, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Alexander Gabel was born 16 Mar 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  George Levagood was born 1796, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 12 Jan 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: George Livergood
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77360
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    George — Sophia E. Herner. Sophia (daughter of Frederick Philip Herner and Nancy Demoss) was born 18 Jul 1802, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 15.  Sophia E. Herner was born 18 Jul 1802, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Frederick Philip Herner and Nancy Demoss); died 4 Jun 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Sophia E. Levagood
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77431
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. George Levagood was born 10 Oct 1828, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1875; was buried , Letts Cemetery, Ionia, Ionia, Michigan, USA.
    2. Susanna Levagood was born 6 Feb 1832, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1914, , Whatcom, Washington.
    3. Samuel Levagood was born 22 Sep 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1914, Onamia, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, United States; was buried , Lett Cemetery, Yale, St. Clair, Michigan, USA.
    4. Philip Levagood was born 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1893, Rich, Lapeer, Michigan.
    5. 7. Magdalena Levagood was born 7 Dec 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1931, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mayor Moses Herner Levagood was born 2 Feb 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1907, Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, United States.