Orton Weidenhammer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94366

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114585
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1876, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, farm
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Jacob married Louisa Scheifele 25 Jun 1876, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of George Schauefele and Philippine, daughter of George "York" Scheifele and Maria Philipine "Philippine" Gross) was born 1 Jan 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louisa Weidenhammer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114586
• Residence: 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died near Bridgeport, on Sunday, October 2nd, Louisa, beloved wife of Jacob Weidenhammer, aged, 47 years; 9 months and 2 days.

Death came very suddenly on Sunday afternoon to Mrs. Jacob. Weidenhammer, near Bridgeport. The deceased had been subject to spells of sickness for about a year, but bad not suffered an attack for several weeks; On Saturday, she attended the Berlin market, and was to all appearance in as good health as usual. Saturday evening, about 6 o'clock, the was attacked by a violent spell from which she never rallied. Death released her from her suffering about 3.15 on Sunday afternoon. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. Geo. Scheifele, now of St. Jacobs, and was born' on January 1st, 1857. She is survived by a sorrowing husband and seven children, five daughters and two sons. The children are: Mrs. James Reist, Berlin; Mr. Wm. Sherwood of Burlington; August, of Breslau, Salome; Emmeline, Alberta. and Orton at home. The funeral took place on Wednesday forenoon from their residence to St. John's Lutheran church, Waterloo, thence to Mount Hope cemetery.

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• Name: Christopher Weidenhammer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114111
• Residence: 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Joiner
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• 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

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The graveyard property of our Evangelical Lutheran St. Jacobs' congregation had been purchased 19th April 1884 for $150.00 from Mr. Chr. Weidenhammer, which was agreed upon in a meeting of the congregation members. Before this time the deceased were buried on the church property in the village of Elmira. On the cemetery property, purchased from Mr. Weidenhammer, they began the burials in rows. On 5th January 1889 the congregation decided, in order to obtain a graveside lot, to have a draw.

St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Church Street East, Elmira, Waterloo Region Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society 2002

Johann married Anna Maria Brodbeck 16 Aug 1846, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna was born 3 Nov 1825, Neuhansen, Wurtemberg, Germany; died 27 Jan 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Maria Weidenhammer
• Name: Mary Brodbeck
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114112
• Residence: 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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The late Mrs. Weidenhammer, whose funeral took place last Saturday, was born in Neuhansen, Wurtemberg, Germany, in 1825. She came to Waterloo in 1846 and was married the same year to Christopher Weidenhammer, who died in 1896. In 1868 they moved to Heidelberg, where they lived on a farm for a number of years, after which Mr. Weidenhammer bought the Girling farm east of Elmira, where deceased passed the rest of her days. There were born to them 13 sons and 4 daughters of whom 2 sons and one daughter died young and three sons in mature age. Deceased and her husband were a typical German couple, industrious, economical, thoroughly honest, and kind and helpful neighbors. They were consistent members of St. James Lutheran church where they were regular attendants as long as their health permitted. Deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Chas. O. Stroh on the old homestead, Mrs. H. Schierholtz at Lamlash and Mrs. Philip Lorch in Iowa. Of the surviving 8 sons, Jacob lives in Waterloo, Fred at Hawkesville, William at Exeter, and Andrew, George, Conrad and Christopher in the Northwest. 80 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren also survive.

Elmira Advertiser 3 Feb 1910

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• Name: York Scheifele
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54819
• Immigration: 1830
• Immigration: 1831, , Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker
• Naturalization: 1863
• 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; Farm Labourer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Maker
• 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

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DIAMOND WEDDING

It is not many who have the privilege of enjoying sixty years of married life, but last Thursday, Sept. 8^th, Mr. and Mrs. George Scheifele celebrated this exceptional feature in life's journey. Their family being much separated did not find it possible to be together for the occasion. But a number of their church friends kindly remembered the event and came provided to have a few hours social time in the evening. Before dispersing Rev. Mr. Hehn led in family worship and one of the pleasant circumstances as that Mrs. Scheifele was able to lead in the singing of a hymn which was part of the wedding service sixty years go. Congratulatory addresses were given by a number of those present and all departed wishing the aged couple much comfort of mind and body in their declining years.

Mr. Scheifele is now in his 83^rd year and Mrs. Scheifele in her 80^th year. The former came from Germany when about 2 years old and the latter, Miss Philipena Grosz, when 17 years old. They were married in Conestogo by the Rev. Frederick Bindeman, and settled in St. Jacobs, where Mr. Scheifele followed the trade of shoemaker. He had only $5 with which to go to Galt to get a supply of leather &c. for his business, but he says the dealer there made the remark that he looked like a Dutchman and an honest man and he would trust him for $60. They remained in St. Jacobs some 7 years when they removed to Floradale where they spent some 31 years on a farm, and returned to St. Jacobs 22 years ago.
Their family consisted of 3 sons and 6 daughters, six of whom are living. The daughters are Mrs. Gregor, of Clifford; Mrs. John Sattler, of Berlin; and Mrs. Jacob Sattler, of Heidelberg. The sons are Tobias, of Winnipeg; Noah, of Minnesota; and Matthew, of Iowa. There being no boys present your correspondent wasn't in it.

Elmira Advertiser - 15 Sep 1910

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An Old St. Jacobs Citizen Passes

On Monday, Mr. Geo. Scheifele, one of St. Jacobs oldest residents, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jacob Sattler, Heidelberg, where he had been residing since the death of his wife last April. The deceased had been suffering for a long time from kidney trouble, and last Thursday it was decided that he should be operated on. As he thought this would bring relief to his suffering. The operation proved too much, owing to his weak condition and advanced age. The deceased came to this village about 60 years ago, engaging in the shoemaking business for some time, when he moved onto a farm near Floradale. About twenty years ago he moved back here, where he resided until the death of his wife about five months ago. During his life he was a good and faithful member of the Evangelical Church, always, when able, attended prayer meeting and Sunday school, and was well known and respected by a large number of people in this district. He was over 85 years of age. Three sons and three daughters are left to mourn the loss of a kind father, namely, Mattias and Noah, of Minnesota, Charles Tobias, of Winnipeg, Mrs. Catherine Kreutzer, Clifford, Mrs. Barbara Sattler, Berlin, and Mrs. Mary Sattler, Heidelberg. The funeral which took place on Wednesday afternoon, to the Evangelical Church, St. Jacobs, thence to cemetery, was largely attended.

Elmira Signet Sep 25 1913 pg 3

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DIED AT HEIDELBERG

The death occurred at Heidelberg, of Mr. George Schiefele of St. Jacobs on September 21st, at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 15 days. Deceased had been ill for several years, during which he suffered considerably, and death came as a relief. His wife predeceased him five months ago. Of nine children six survive. They are Mrs. John Sattler of Berlin, Mrs. Jacob Sattler of Heidelburg, at whose home he died, Mrs. Krueger of Clifford, Matthew, of Minnesota Noah of Minneapolis and Charles of Winnipeg. The funeral took place this afternoon to St. Jacobs.

The Berlin News Record 24 Sep 1913, Wed Page 1

George married Maria Philipine "Philippine" Gross 8 Sep 1850, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria was born 12 Nov 1830, , Germany; died 22 Apr 1913, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Gross
• Name: Maria Philipine "Philippine" Scheifele
• Name: Philipine Gross
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25718
• Immigration: 1847, , Canada
• Immigration: 1849
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

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DEATH - It is our sad duty chronicle the death of Mrs. Geo. Scheifele who died on Tuesday morning April 22nd.. The late Mrs. Scheifele was born in Germany and was well and favorably known by a large circle of friends throughout Woolwich township She reached the ripe old age of 82 years She leaves to mourn her death, he aged husband, 3 daughters and 3 sons viz. daughters, Mrs. W. Krueger, Clifford, Mrs. John Sattler. Berlin: Mrs Jacob Sattler: Heidelberg, Sons Noah, Sandstone, Minn., Gobias, Chas. Winnipeg, Mathias, West Superior, Minn. 3 daughters predeceased her Viz. Mrs. Weidenhammer, Waterloo, Mrs. Heipel, Elmira and Mrs. Maurer Upper Woolwich. The family wish to express their hearty thanks to neighbors and friends for all words and deeds of sympathy and for all assistance rendered in connection with the illness and death of Mrs. Scheifele.

The funeral service was conducted by Rev. W. O. Hehn in German and Rev. M. L. Wing in English.

The Berlin News Record 28 Apr 1913, Mon Page 7

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• Interesting: pioneer, story
• Eby ID Number: 00099-5548

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Andrew Scheifle, (now Scheifle is spelled Scheifley, and Shyflee) "the pioneer settler of this family, was born in Switzerland probably as early as 1786. When a young man he left his native home and went to Wurtenberg, Germany, where he remained several years. In 1815 he emigrated to America and late in the fall of the same year he arrived at Berlin, Ontario. Here he resided until the following spring (1816), then he moved on the farm now possessed by the heirs of the late Abraham Groff. Old Mr. Scheifle was married to Maria Nagle. His family consisted of several children but the name of only one has been handed unto us"


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.].

Andrew — Anna Maria Nagle. Anna was born 1788, , Wuerttemberg, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Maria Scheifele
• Name: Maria Nagle
• Eby ID Number: 00099-5548.1
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Residence:
Lived with Heinrich Herber.