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

Peter Metzger

Male 1847 - 1926  (79 years)


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  1. 1.  Peter Metzger was born 13 Sep 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johann Heinrich "Henry" Metzger and Philipina Schmidt); died 9 Dec 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57332
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Implement Agent
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Mill
    • Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foreman Brick Yard
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Peter — Magdalena Frey. Magdalena (daughter of Johannes "John" Frey and Katharina "Catherine" Schneider) was born 14 May 1849, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1924; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Abraham Metzger was born 16 Apr 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1942, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry F. Metzger was born 10 Feb 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1952; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John F. Metzger was born 26 Oct 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Martin Metzger was born 9 Sep 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1964; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catharine "Katie" Metzger was born 4 Jun 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1958; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Christina Metzger was born 3 May 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1968, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Johann Heinrich "Henry" Metzger was born 24 Sep 1814, Mönchzell, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Henry Metzger
    • Residence: Roman Catholic
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101289
    • Immigration: Jul 1846, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    His parents were Conrad Metzger (circa 1777) and Magdalena Bauer and the lived in Monchzell Germany although it is not known if it was their birthplace.

    Immigration:
    The Metzgers emigrated to North America on the Ship Zurich, arriving in New York sometime in July of 1846. A daughter Elisabeth was born on the passage (according to the ship's passenger list) but no record of her can be found after that.

    Johann married Philipina Schmidt 18 Jul 1844, Mönchzell, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Philipina was born Abt 1817, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Philipina Schmidt was born Abt 1817, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Philipina Metzger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101290

    Children:
    1. 1. Peter Metzger was born 13 Sep 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.