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Cecil William Eckenswiller

Male 1935 - 2006  (71 years)


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  1. 1.  Cecil William Eckenswiller was born 4 Oct 1935, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Harvey Eckenswiller and Myrtle Letson); died 30 Dec 2006, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86399

    Notes:

    ECKENSWILLER, Cecil William - Passed away peacefully, at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Saturday December 30, 2006 in his 72nd year. Cecil was born in Galt on October 4, 1935. Cherished and devoted husband of Janet. Beloved father of Sheila and her husband Gary Irwin. Special Papa of Ryan, Jenny, Connor and Shane. Also sadly missed by his dear cats, Mickey and Benji. Cecil is also survived by his sister, Irene of P.E.I., as well as his step-daughter, Cathy (Dana) and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his first wife, Rhoda Eckenswiller; step-son, David Bryson and parents, Harvey Eckenswiller and Myrtle Letson and step-father, Jack Letson. Cecil was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, P.P.C.L.I and was stationed in Germany as a peacekeeper after the Second World War. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 121, Galt for over 30 years. Cecil was a 23 year employee at Walker Exhaust. Family will receive friends at Coutts Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 96 St. Andrew's St., Cambridge, today (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. A Legion Service under the Auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 121 will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday January 3, 2007 at 1 p.m. Private interment will take place. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr Lawrie and all the staff of the 5th floor, medicine, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. As expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. www.couttsfuneralhome.com

    The Record newspaper - Jan. 2, 2007

    Cecil — Janet. [Group Sheet]

    Cecil — Rhoda. Rhoda died Bef 2006. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Harvey Eckenswiller was born 5 Jul 1908, , Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Eckenswiller and Mary Shearer); died 23 Apr 1944, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204861

    Harvey — Myrtle Letson. Myrtle was born 1905; died 1995. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Myrtle Letson was born 1905; died 1995.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Myrtle Eckenswiller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204862

    Children:
    1. 1. Cecil William Eckenswiller was born 4 Oct 1935, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 2006, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Earl Eckenswiller was born 1940, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 2003, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph Eckenswiller was born 27 Apr 1861, , Ontario, Canada (son of Anthony Eckenswiller and Catharine Schmidt); died 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-263054
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Joseph — Mary Shearer. Mary (daughter of Lorenz Scherer and Sarah Wagner) was born 15 Jul 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Shearer was born 15 Jul 1871, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Lorenz Scherer and Sarah Wagner); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Scherer
    • Name: Mary Eckenswiller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74256
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Children:
    1. Alberta Eckenswiller was born 30 Dec 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Ervin Eckenswiller was born 20 Feb 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Melinda Eckenswiller was born 28 Mar 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1979; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Joseph Eckenswiller was born 6 Apr 1905, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 2. Harvey Eckenswiller was born 5 Jul 1908, , Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 1944, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Anthony EckenswillerAnthony Eckenswiller was born 1829, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Heinrich Eckensviller and Mar Anna); died 6 Feb 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anthony Eckensviller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74903
    • Immigration: 1832
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
    • Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Anthony married Catharine Schmidt 25 Mar 1856, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine was born 31 Mar 1840, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 11 Mar 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catharine Schmidt was born 31 Mar 1840, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 11 Mar 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Eckenswiller
    • Name: Catherine Smith
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74904
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
    • Residence: 1923, 80 Water St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Maria Magdalena "Mary" Eckenswiller was born 23 Aug 1858, Rummelhardt (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1946, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Eckenswiller was born 12 May 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1939, Argyle, Sanilac, Michigan, United States; was buried , Saint Joseph & Saint Ignatius Catholic Cemetery, Freidberger, Sanilac, Michigan, United States.
    3. 4. Joseph Eckenswiller was born 27 Apr 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Susannah "Annie" Eckenswiller was born 22 Mar 1865, Rummelhardt (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1916, Trout Creek, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth Eckenswiller was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Alexander Eckenswiller was born 21 Apr 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Anthony S. Eckenswiller was born 21 Apr 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Peter Eckenswiller was born 1 Feb 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Henry Eckenswiller was born 4 Jun 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1940, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Lorenz Scherer was born Jun 1839, , Ontario, Canada (son of Antoine "Anton" Scherer and Elizabeth Dudei); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lawrence Scherer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-389809
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm

    Lorenz married Sarah Wagner 10 Jan 1871, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Wagner and Maria) was born 10 Mar 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Sarah Wagner was born 10 Mar 1851, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Wagner and Maria); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-389810
    • Residence: 1871, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laundress

    Children:
    1. 5. Mary Shearer was born 15 Jul 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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