Laura Louis Barbara Livingston

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• Name: Laura Louis Barbara Veitch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86288P

Notes:

VEITCH, Mrs. Laura Louise On Thursday, Sept. 8, 1988, at K-W Hospital, Laura Louise Veitch, of RR 3, Ayr and formerly of Castle Kilbride, Baden. She was born in Wilmot township, 70 years ago, a daughter of the late John Livingston and the former Laura Holwell. She was a member of Livingston Presbyterian Church, Baden, where she had been a member of the Ladies Aid and had played the organ in prior years; a member of the Kidney Foundation; was one of the founders and co-director of Wilmot Township Civil Defence and had a great love of reading and music. Beloved wife of Harris (Hap) Dunsmore Veitch, whom she married March 17, 1942; dear mother of James and his wife Lynda of Waterloo, Barbara and her husband John Goemans of RR 2, Gormley, Sherry and her husband Tom Pearson of New Hamburg. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Jonathan and Lindsay Veitch and Jennifer and Laura Pearson. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, after 7 p.m., on Saturday and until Monday, Sept. 12, 1988, at noon, when transfer will be made to Livingston Presbyterian Church, Baden, for service at 2 o'clock p.m., with Rev. Lois Cooke Johnson officiating. Interment to follow in Fairmount cemetery,Baden.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record 9 sep 1988 pg B13

Laura married Sergeant Pilot Harris Carlton Dunsmore "Hap" Veitch 17 Mar 1942. Harris was born 27 Dec 1918, Durham, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. James Veitch
2. Barbara Veitch
3. Sherry Veitch

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77454P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Secretary & Tresurer, Oil Mill
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

John P. Livingston Dies at Baden

A prominent and life-long resident of Baden, Mr. John P. (Jack) Livingston, passed away at his home in Baden on Tuesday afternoon, aged 72 years. He had been in poor health for some time. The deceased was a son of the late James J. Livingston and Louisa Liersch, and was born at Baden on December 23, 1876. For many years he was associated with the Dominion Linseed Oil Company, Ltd., which was founded by his father. He was secretary-treasurer and manager of the Baden branch of the company and retired some years ago. Mr. Livingston was a member of the Kitchener Chamber of Commerce, the K-W Rotary Club and of the I.O.O.F. He was a member of Livingston Presbyterian Church, named after the family in tribute to their generous contributions. He donated the camp site for the Presbyterian camp located at Baden and was a director of the administrative board of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Mr. Livingston was interested in sports, particularly hockey and baseball, which he liberally supported, and he also helped to establish the Baden Band. In politics he was a staunch Liberal. Mr. Livingston was married to Miss Laura E. Holwell, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Holwell of Baden, who predeceased him in 1939. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Harris (Laura Louise) Veitch, Baden, and two grandchildren. The funeral will be held this Friday afternoon with service at Livingston Presbyterian Church at 2: 30 o'clock. Rev. F. G. Stewart will officiate and internment will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Baden.

New Hamburg independent, February 4, 1949

John married Laura Emma Margaret Holwell 30 Jul 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Laura (daughter of Frederick Holwell and Barbara Ernst) was born 23 Aug 1878, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1939, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Interesting: story, public service
• Name: Laura Emma Margaret Livingston
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86286
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Mrs. J. P. Livingston Passes At Baden Was Prominent in Church and Social Work

The Village of Baden mourns the death of one of its most prominent and beloved citizens in the passing of Laura Holwell, beloved wife of Mr. John P. Livingston, president of the Dominion Linseed Oil Company. Mrs. Livingston had been ill for some time and her demise was not entirely unexpected. Mrs. Livingston was born in Baden, a daughter of the late Frederick Holwell, former postmaster and clerk of Wilmot Township, and the late Mrs. Holwell. She spent her whole life in Baden and was active in the work of the Livingston Presbyterian Church and other social goodwill activities, being President of the Ladies' Aid Society and an honorary member of the Women's Missionary Society. She was organist in the church for a number of years and up until a few years ago was a teacher in the Sunday School. She will be greatly missed in all these circles, as well as in the home. Besides her husband, she leaves in deep bereavement one daughter, Laura Louise, three sisters, Mrs. Clara Fowler, Misses Elizabeth and Alfreda Holwell, of Baden, and three brothers, William, of Stratford, Harry, of Toronto, and Walter, of Baden. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon with service in the Livingston Presbyterian Church with relatives and friends present from far and near, who assembled in large numbers to pay their last tribute of respect to one who was honored and beloved in life. The remains were laid to rest in Fairmount Cemetery, Baden. Rev. Finlay Stewart, pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kitchener, officiated.

New Hamburg Independent, July 7, 1939

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Mrs. J. P. Livingston Prominent Baden Citizen Passes

Daughter of Late Postmaster Fred Holwell; Active in Church Work

Baden - At noon on Saturday, July 1st, the death occurred at her late residence in Baden of Laura Emma Margaret Holwell, beloved wife of Mr. J.P. Livingston. The deceased, who was a daughter of the late Frederick and Barbara Holwell, had been in failing health for some time. Besides her sorrowing husband there is left to mourn her loss one daughter, Laura Louise Barbara at home. The late Mrs. Livingston was a member of the Livingston Presbyterian Church in Baden, President of the Ladies' Aid and an honorary member of the Dominion Women's Missionary Society. Her church work will long be remembered and in spite of her serious illness just a few days previous to her demise, she personally directed and supervised the packing of a shipment of goods for missionaries. Her interest in children's welfare work was shown in her founding of the Livingston Camp for children at Baden and also the founding of other boys' and girls' camps throughout Ontario.

For some forty years the deceased was organist of the Livingston church. Besides her immediate family she is survived by three sisters and three brothers: Misses Lizzy, Alfreda and Clara, Mrs. Fowler all of Baden, William Holwell of Stratford, Harry of Toronto and Walter of Baden. A private funeral service was held at her late residence on Wednesday afternoon with a public service in Livington Presbyterian Church at 3 o'clock. Rev. Findlay G. Stewart of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kitchener, was in charge. Mr. Forbes Thompson, student minister in Baden, red the scripture lesson and Rev. Mr. Thompson of Elora representing the Guelph Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church, led in prayer. Music was furnished by the choir of St. Andrew's Church, Kitchener, who sang three very appropriate numbers: Solo, "Jesus Lover of My Soul", choir, "When I survey the Wondrous Cross" and "Abide With Me". Members of the Ladies' Aid, both present and past, formed a guard of honor both at the church and cemetery as did the flower bearers and employees of the Dominion Linseed Oil Company. The massive banks of flowers bore a silent tribute to one whose usefulness and service to the community and church will long be remembered. Interment was made in Fairmount Cemetery, south of Baden.

The Waterloo Chronicle Jul 7 1939 pg 1

Other Events:

• Business: Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baden Linseed Oil Works
• Historic Building: 60 Snyder's Road West, Baden, Ontario; Castle Kilbride home of James Livingston
• Interesting: business, story, politics
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77451P
• Residence: 1841, East Kilbride, Lanark, Scotland
• Residence: 1851, East Kilbride, Lanark, Scotland
• Immigration: 1852, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; flax dresser
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Flax Dresser
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Flax Manufacturer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; linseed and oil flax manufacturer
• Elected Office: 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve/Mayor
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Oil Manufacturer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Website: 2007; wikipedia

Notes:

James Livingston was born in East Kilbride. Scotland, November 29,1838. He was educated at the same place, and came to Canada in 1856. Mr. Livingston is a merchant, but has for several years been largely interested in the cultivation of flax and the manufacturing of linseed oil. He married in June, 1861, Miss Louisa Liersch of Baden. He has been Reeve of the Township of Wilmot. In 1879 he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for South Waterloo, and resigned in May, 1882. At the general election of 1882 he was first elected to the House of Commons, and was re-elected at the general elections of 1887, 1891 and 1896. A Reformer. Baden, O.

Personnel of the Senate and House of Commons, Eighth Parliament of Canada Elected June 23, 1896, Portraits and Biographies of the Members, Montreal, John Lovell & son 1898, pg 151

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JAMES LIVINGSTON, M.P.P., of Baden, is a native of Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1838. Receiving a parish education, and spending some time at his father's trade of weaving, he came to Canada, and after a year spent in Mornington, Perth County, he entered the employ of Messrs. M. B. & J. S. Perrine, of Conestogo, where he was several years engaged as foreman in their flax manufacturing establishment. In 1865, in company with his elder brother John, he commenced flax growing at Wellesley Village, from which their business extended, until now they cultivate about 3,000 acres of that plant annually in different parts of the county. For the past seven years these gentlemen have carried on flax and linseed oil manufacturing at Baden, of which village they own the major part. The subject of our sketch has taken a very conspicuous part in public affairs as well, and during several terms has presided as Reeve of Wilmot. In June, 1879, he was elected to the Ontario Legislature for South Waterloo, as the candidate of the Liberal party, since which time he has held the seat in that body, discharging its duties with a degree of ability highly complimentary to himself and satisfactory to his constituents.

Illustrated Atlas of the County of Waterloo, H. Parsell & Co., Toronto, Ont. 1881

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Death of Mr. James Livingston

The death of Mr. James Livingston ex M.P. for South Waterloo, occurred at his home in Baden on Thursday last, April 15^th, after an illness of a few days' duration, in his 82nd year.

The late Mr. Livingston was one of Canada's pioneer flax growers and linseed oil manufacturers.

He was born in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on November 27^th, 1858, and came to Canada in his early manhood, working in the flax industry for a number of years In 1865, in company with his elder brother, John, he commenced flax growing in Wellesley, from which their business extended until they were cultivating from 3,000 to 3,500 acres in flax in different parts of the country, and manufacturing oil at Baden.

In addition to being President of the Dominion Linseed Oil Co., the late Mr. Livingston was interested in the Yale Flax Co., in Michigan. He took a keen interest in the public affairs of the Township of Wilmot, and of the county. He was reeve for some years, during which he was member of the County Council. In June of 1878, he was elected to the Ontario Legislature for South Waterloo, and resigned in 1880 to become a candidate for the Dominion House. He opposed the late Senator S. Merner, of New Hamburg, whom he defeated, and held the seat until 1900, when he retired.

Besides his industrial and political activities, the late Mr. Livingston was interested in various financial institutions, being a director for many years of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Co., president of the Yale State Bank and director of five others in the State of Michigan. He was also president of the A H. Hart Co., of New York.

The deceased is survived by two sons and three daughters, namely; John P., Baden; H. P., Toronto, Mrs. James McColl, Yale, Mich., Mrs. Aulay Morrison, Vancouver, and Miss Alice, Colorado Springs. Mrs. Livingston predeceased her husband sixteen years ago.

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon to the Baden cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, April 23, 1920

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A Fine House

The magnificent house of Mr. James Livingstone, Baden, is rapidly approaching completion. It will be, when fully completed, a marvel of beauty and convenience- large rooms, tastefully decorated in fresco work, and with hot and cold running water in all the rooms, bath rooms, steam-heating apparatus, gas fixtures etc. it will be the finest and most comfortable residence in the County. The only thing to be regretted about it is its exceeding plainness outside, no hint being given to the observer of the grandeur, within, though that to some would be a charm. A side- tower, in our opinion, have added greatly to its beauty, and helped to harmonize the external with the internal. It is a great wonder the owner ever would have erected such a residence where he has. One would have thought he would have chosen a larger town with its social, educational, and religious advantages, as the site for such a home- Berlin for instance. It would be so easy to live here and to go to and from business etc. But the owner knows his business best. We only throw out the hint the "any other man" may not make what we consider a great mistake.

Berlin Daily News August 14, 1878

Website:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Kilbride

James married Louise Sophia Liersch 10 Jun 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louise (daughter of Carl Heinrich "Charles Henry" Liersch and Agnes Cecilie Klünkhard) was born 14 Apr 1840, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1904, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Louise Sophia Livingston
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77452P
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Baden - Death of Mrs. Livingston

The announcement last Saturday of the death of Mrs. Livingston, sister-in-law of Wm. Hogg of this place, was received with extreme sorrow here where the deceased lady has many friends.

A gloom of sorrow had been cast on this vicinity by the sudden death of the wife of Mr. Jas. Livingstone, ex-M.P.P., which occurred on Saturday last in her 64th year. Her daughter, who is ill with pneumonia, was reported to be much worse and Mrs. Livingstone hastened to the room. On reaching the top of the stairs she became faint and fell, and an hour or so later expired. She was a robust, active lady and her sudden death comes as a terrible shock, to her large circle of friends. Deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. Learch a former county clerk; she was born at Wilmot Center and has spent almost all her life here.

Wellesley Maple Leaf Jan 28 1904 pg 1

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179118593
• House of Industry and Refuge: House of Industry and Refuge Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; chairman of the finance and house of industry committee
• Name: Fred Holwell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214731P
• Marriage Contract: Oct 1870, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Station Agent
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Business: 1877, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Operator - Reindeer Hotel
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel and Farmer
• Elected Office: 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve/Mayor
• Elected Office: 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

FRED. HOLWELL, the subject of this sketch, was born in Brantford in 1845, and settled in the Township of Wilmot in 1870. He was appointed township auditor in 1878, which office he held until 1883, when he was elected reeve six consecutive years and warden of the County of Waterloo in 1888. He resigned his office as reeve near the close of the year and was appointed township clerk, and in 1900 was appointed treasurer, both of which offices he still retains. He is also secretary and treasurer of the Wilmot Agricultural Society, which office he has held for the last twenty years. Mr. Holwell was the unsuccessful conservative candidate for the local Legislature in 1886. During his term in the county council he took an active interest as chairman of the finance and house of industry committee. In addition to his municipal office, Mr. Holwell is a conveyancer, etc., and postmaster at the village of Baden.

100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906 Published by Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper in Waterloo, Ontario 1906

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Description: Frederick Holwell Passed Away
Close of Useful and Active Life

The passing away of Mr. Frederick Holwell at his home in Baden last Thursday afternoon, caused a deep feeling of regret among a very large circle of friends. His condition had been low for some days and his death came peacefully. The late Mr. Holwell was one of the most prominent men of the village and community, and took deep interest in public affairs. His kindly manners won him a large circle of friends and his unusual ability and integrity commanded the respect of all. The late Mr. Holwell was born in the city of Brantford on March 4th, 1845, thus reaching the age of 71 years, 9 months and 29 days. In his early days he came to Petersburg, where he was operator and later conducted the hostelry. He was elected reeve of Wilmot in 1883 and was successively re-elected until 1888, when he resigned to accept the clerkship of the Township. At this time he removed to Baden, since when he had been one of the foremost public spirited men of the village. After holding the clerkship for twenty-seven years, he relinquished this position as well as the treasurership, which he held for a number of years, last December on account of his failing health. He was also for many years secretary-treasurer of the Wilmot Agricultural Society. In politics he was a staunch Conservative and contested this riding in the election of 1886 against the late Isaac Master. He was appointed Postmaster of Baden twenty-six years ago, and in this capacity was an obliging public servant and held the position up to the time of his demise. The late Mr. Holwell was a member of the A. F. & A. M., being a past District Deputy Grand Master. He was also a member of the K.O.T.M. and a Presbyterian in religion. He was married to Miss Barbara Ernst, daughter of the late Peter Ernst, of Petersburg, and leaves his sorrowing widow, four sons and four daughters to mourn the loss of an indulgent and loving husband and father. The children are, Fred and Harry, of Toronto, William, of Brampton, Walter, Mrs. G. S. Fowler, Mrs. John P. Livingston, and Misses Elizabeth and Alfreda, of Baden. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from his late home to the Baden Cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Lynn, of Kitchener. The deceased was buried with Masonic honors, over one hundred members from the lodges of the surrounding towns attending. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad loss.

Frederick married Barbara Ernst 3 Nov 1870, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Johann "John" Ernst and Juliana "Julia" Zöger) was born 4 Sep 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1918, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179118620
• Name: Barbara Holwell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214732P
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Marriage Contract: Oct 1870, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Died At Baden

The death took place at her home in Baden on Monday of Barbara Ernst, widow of the late Frederick Holwell, in her 74th year. Deceased had been in failing health for some time, but a paralytic stroke hastened her end. The late Mrs. Holwell was a daughter of the late Mr. Peter Ernst of Petersburg and was highly respected by a wide circle of friends. She is survived by a grown up family, her husband having predeceased her about two years ago. Internment took place in the Baden Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, July 3rd.

New Hamburg Independent, July 5, 1918

Other Events:

• Occupation: Kirkton Village, East Kilbride, Lanark, Scotland; hand loom weaver
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225845
• Residence: 1841, East Kilbride, Lanark, Scotland
• Residence: 1851, East Kilbride, Lanark, Scotland

Peter married Barbara Bright 26 Aug 1827, East Kilbride, Lanark, Scotland. Barbara was born 1812, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Barbara Livingston
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225846
• Residence: 1841, East Kilbride, Lanark, Scotland
• Residence: 1851, East Kilbride, Lanark, Scotland
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Other Events:

• Name: Carl Liersch
• Name: Charles Henry Liersch
• Name: Heinrich Leirsch
• Name: Henry Liersch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121297P
• Residence: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; store keeper
• Naturalization: 8 Jan 1848, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; innkeeper
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Innkeeper
• Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1864, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Board of Public Instruction
• Occupation: 1864, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1864, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; magistrate
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Town Clerk

Notes:

These Local Superintendents and their successors in office, who administered and directed the educational affairs of this county from 1853 to 1871, when the office was abolished, have not, in the opinion of the writer, received from the public the credit for their work to which they were entitled. They were all educated, broad-minded, unselfish men, ever ready and willing to assist and advise the teacher and explain the almost unexplainable school law to the trustees. The obstacles which they were continually encountering, in the performance of their duties, were many and difficult.

In this connection special mention is due Rev. James Sims Local Superintendent for Wellesley for twelve years and chairman of the Board of Public Instruction for eight Messrs. Robert Brydon, Otto Klotz, Henry Liersch, James Colquhoun, Rev. Duncan McRuer, Rev. Geo. Cuthbertson, Rev. James Boyd, Henry F. J. Jackson and Isaac L. Bowman.


First Annual Report of the Waterloo Historical Society pg 33

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In March of 1851, the name of "Der Deutschen Evangelishe Lutherische Emmanuels Gemeinde" was used, which translated word for word means, "The German Evangelical Lutheran Emmanuel's Congregation". For many years after, the congregation's name was misspelled "Immanuel's" or mistakenly known as "St. Emmanuel's" or "St. Immanuel's Church". Or was it not misspelled? If you take into consideration that Rev. Immanuel Wurster was our pastor and president as the church was being built, it is understandable why it was referred to as "Immanuel's Congregation". Subscriptions to financing and materials of the new church were now accepted, and the construction began in June of that year.

The main contributors were: Nicolaus Busch, Christoph Seeger, Peter Wilker, Johannes Koch Sr., Johannes Koch Jr., Ludwig Zöger, Nicolaus Klein, Heinrich Liersch, Michael Karrer, W. Schrönan, Conrad Siebert, Abel Müller, Jacob Kollmann, Johannes Lippert, Adam Seyler and Johannes Bauer.


www.petersburgchurch.org 2012

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Mr. Hunter presented a petition from Henry Liersch and others, praying for the repeal of By-Law No. 26, otherwise that the road specified in said petition be gravelled.

Journal of the Proceedings and By-laws of the Municipal Council of the County of Waterloo, 1st. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Session, A. D. , 1856

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Moved by Mr. Ernst, seconded by Mr. Kaiser, and resolved that the appointment of Henry Liersch as Local Superintendent of Schools for Wilmot by the Warden, be approved of by the Council - carried.

Journal of the Proceedings and By-laws of the Municipal Council of the County of Waterloo, 1st. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Session, A. D. , 1858

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Local Superintendents of Common Schools

Wilmot - Henry Liersch Esq. Baden

Journal of the Proceedings and By-laws of the Municipal Council of the County of Waterloo, 1st. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Session, A. D. , 1864

Carl — Agnes Cecilie Klünkhard. Agnes was born 1810, , Saxony, Germany; died 10 May 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Agnes Cecilie Liersch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34683
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69353

Thomas — Mary Spencer. Mary was born CALC 12 May 1809, of, Ontario; died 14 Jun 1884, Thedford, Lambton Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Holwell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104085

Other Events:

• Business: Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Petersburg Hotel - Blue Moon Inn
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/237839241
• Interesting: epidemic, business, politics, hotel
• Name: John Ernst
• Occupation: Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; postmaster
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0958.222
• Occupation: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; hotel keeper and business man
• Occupation: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; storekeeper
• Business: 1847, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Diana Tannery
• Elected Office: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve/Mayor
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Inn Keeper
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

The Late John Ernst

John Ernst, Sr., who died at New Hamburg on the 1st inst., was born at Grand Village, near Belford, Lorraine, France, on the 4th of Dec., 1807. He emigrated to America in the year 1827, landing in New York in the same year, where he remained but one year, long enough to enable him to learn the English language somewhat. He came to Wilmot township in 1838 where he took up land, cleared his lot, and remained on the same for a long time. During his time there the cholera (1837) broke out, and while the sad epidemic lasted he helped to bury many of his neighbours, even making coffins from rough lumber and taking them to the burying ground with his ox team, and attending to the burial all by himself. After that he removed to Petersburg, where he engaged in the general store business and hotel keeping. Some time after that he owned and run the New Dundee mills, also the tannery at Petersburg. He was a man of good judgement, and a man on whose word you could rely. Any appointment he made he was sure to fulfill; he was a man of temperate habits although a hotel keeper for over 40 years. Some years ago he withdrew from actual business pursuits, but was always ready to enter into conversation on the topics of the day, as well as render any assistance where needed if at all in his power to do so. About six weeks ago he was attacked with bronchitis, then heart trouble set in from which he never rallied. Although far advanced in years he bore his sufferings with Christian fortitude and was prepared to meet his Maker. In years gone by he held different municipal offices, was Justice of the Peace and also issuer of marriage licences. He was postmaster at Petersburg for 44 years, and was one of the first postmasters in the County of Waterloo. In politics he was a staunch Conservative, and was ever ready to do a good turn for his party. He belonged to the Masonic fraternity and was an old member of that body. His remains were taken to Petersburg, for internment on Wednesday Feb. 3rd. He leaves one daughter and three sons to mourn his loss; his wife preceded him some fifteen years ago.

Dumfries Reformer, February 11, 1886 by New Hamburg Correspondent.

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[The Blue Moon Inn was] erected circa 1855, by John Ernst, in the Village of Petersburg. In addition to being the inn's founder and proprietor, Ernst was actively involved in the political and social life of Petersburg and Wilmot Township. During his lifetime, Ernst held the positions of first Postmaster of Petersburg, in 1840, Chairman of the Wilmot Township Board of Commissioners, in 1843, Councillor with the Wellington District Council, from 1842 to 1850, Township Deputy Reeve, in 1850 and Township Reeve, from 1851 to 1853, and 1857 to 1859, among other significant posts.

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Business:
In 1847 John Ernst took over an earlier established tannery known as the Diana Garberei (Diana Tannery).

Der Deutsche Canadier, 12 Aug 1847 mentions its sale.

Elected Office:
Years Served: 1851-1852, 1857-1858

Johann married Juliana "Julia" Zöger 8 Jun 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Juliana (daughter of Leonard Zöger and Margaretha Schmidt) was born 10 Mar 1823, Sinsheim, Sinsheim, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 21 Oct 1869, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Juliana "Julia" Ernst
• Name: Juliana Zoeger
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0958.224
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran