Carl Edmund Zeller

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00138-8394.6

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00138-8394
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1884, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shipping Clerk, Shop
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian

Notes:

Philip Zeller, "was born September 19th, 1863. He is married to Mary Riener. They reside on the old homestead where he is engaged in farming. To them are born five children".¹

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

Philip married Mary Riener 24 Sep 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Matthias Riener and Maria "Mary" Novock) was born 11 Apr 1864, Vienna, , Wien, Austria; was christened 11 Oct 1874, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1950; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Zeller
• Eby ID Number: 00138-8394.1
• Immigration: 1873, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1874, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1878, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Jerusalam
• Residence: 1884, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian

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• Name: Jakob Zeller
• Eby ID Number: 00138-8386
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Jacob Zeller, "the eldest in the family, was born February 24th, 1813. On June 19th, 1849, he was married to Catherine, daughter of Martin and Susannah (Reis) Schiedel. She was born November 21st, 1825. After their marriage they moved on the south half of the old "Cressman Farm," a little more than a mile south of Breslau where they resided until his death which took place May 20th, 1886. His widow resides in Breslau. Their family consists of eleven children"¹

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.].

Jacob married Catharine Schiedel 19 Jun 1849. Catharine (daughter of Martin Schiedel and Susannah Ries) was born 21 Nov 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 1909; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Cressman
• Name: Catharine Zeller
• Eby ID Number: 00102-5728
• Residence: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catharine Schiedel, "was born November 21st, 1825. She was married to John Cressman and after his decease to Jacob Zeller, a farmer. They resided about a mile south of Breslau where he died. She now resides in Breslau. "


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.].
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Zeller.-- Catharine Schiedel, widow of the late Jacob Zeller, was born Nov. 26, 1826; died July 6, 1909; aged 83 y. 7 m. 16 d. She was the mother of 11 children, (9 living), 52 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was a consistent member of the Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services July 8 at the Cressman Church, conducted by Noah Stauffer and ----- Cover. Text, Job 5: 26.


Gospel Herald - Vol. II, No. 17 - July 22, 1909

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• Birth: , Hungary
• Name: Mathias Reiner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31850
• Immigration: 1874, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Residence: 1875, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Naturalization: 1885
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant Tailor
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Church
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

A Noted Merchant Tailor

Emil Vogelsang met Matthias Riener in New York City in 1873 and invited him to locate in Berlin. When Mr. and Mrs. Riener learned that there was a Swedenborgian Church here they decided to come over. Mr. Riener had learned the cutter's trade in Vienna and after his arrival here he began business as a merchant tailor in Berges & Shelley's former stand in Frederick Street. In 1893, Mr. Riener rebuilt the structure. The contractor piled 15,000 bricks in the street. One Saturday morning, the farmers' wagons caused a traffic jam. A ruffled citizen summoned Chief Winterhalt, who ordered Wm. Polomski, mason-tender, to remove the bricks. "Ja, Ja," said William, "before you kin with to King Street und beck the pricks vill be avay."

All the members of the Riener family were musical, and a daughter, Mrs. Miller, often sang in light operas. The father, too, was an active member of the Concordia Society. His closest friends among the members were Charles A. Ahrens, Sr., Louis Bardon, Christ. Meisner, and Herman Rathman.

Mr. Riener's son, Earl Edward [should read Edward not Earl Edward], entered the real-estate field in 1907. One of his earliest sales was the northwest corner of King and Gaukel Streets to Hartman Krug. Among later sales were the transfer of the Church of the New Jerusalem to the T. Eaton Cornpany and the purchase of the William Roos property in North Queen Street for the Church of the Good Shepherd. Mr. Riener is a member of the Board of Trade. Of strong faith in the city's future, he expects it will have a population of 75,000 by 1950. With regard to apartments, Mr. Riener admits they are a convenience for elderly people, but is of the opinion that every young couple should own a home of their own.

A History of Kitchener, W. V. (Ben) Uttley, Kitchener, Ontario 1937, pg 162-3

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Frederick Street, West Side.

On the site in front of the present Fire Hall, on the street line next to the St. Nicholas hotel, an unpainted frame shed, with an enclosed part at one end where the fireman's hook and ladder truck was kept. In case of fire this truck was generally rushed out by hand, a long rope attached to the pole and a double line of men. After the fire was out they would hire a team to draw the truck back.

An open space.

A small dark yellow frame school building erected in 1834 and later used to store the fire engine.

A wood shed later used as a two-cell lock-up for the village, 1857-60, and probably a little later.

Behind the school house stood an undenominational church erected in 1842. The church had a steeple with a railing around it. About ten years later the building was used for a school room, called the Advanced School. In 1856 it was used for the village council and known as the Town Hall. In 1874 it was used as an engine house, and so continued until the building known as the Market House was built in 1869. After 1874 it was again used as an engine house until the present Fire Hall was built on its site.

A two-story brick building with gable toward Frederick Street and a second story porch along the front erected by Justus Werner about 1850, or 51, still standing. Werner had a waggon shop on the first floor and lived with his family on the second. Later a Mr. Foreman bought the building and had a shoe shop on the first floor for a number of years.

A brick house later occupied by Dr. Mylius when he moved there from his King Street house.

A frame building the house of Henry Knell, the jeweller, later occupied by Mathias Riener, a tailor, who came from Vienna, Austria, and moved here from Breslau.

one-story red frame building a little back of the street line with gable toward Frederick Street, erected about 1838, occupied by Peter Rebscher Senior, the brewer's father.

A one and one-half story frame building, not painted, lengthwise with Frederick Street with ground floor a few steps above the sidewalk, occupied by Mrs. Krug, a widow, and next to it her barn.

A vacant space to Weber Street. The Court House was built in 1852, the registry office later, and still later the present Judge's chambers. Vacant space on Ahrens Street.

On the northerly corner of Ahrens a 1 ½ story brick dwelling parallel with Frederick Street built and occupied by Philip Reichert, a carpenter. His father was a pedler, vending tinware and china, rags and produce. A 1 1/2 story frame building with a small veranda over the front door, the dwelling of Otto Fleischauer, still standing and now on the corner of Otto Street.

Intersection of Lancaster, Frederick and Ellen Sts., long known as the five points. Next, on Frederick Street a double, white frame weather board dwelling, half occupied by Henry Otterbein, the other half by Balzar Schmalz.

Next, the farm house of John Eby with his dwelling directly opposite the House of Refuge. The county bought most of Eby's farm for this latter institution.



REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder.

Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930

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SUDDEN DEATH OF M. RIENER

An Esteemed Citizen Passes Away Suddenly of Heart Failure Tuesday

WAS 76 YEARS OF AGE.

The citizens of Berlin were greatly shocked this morning when they heard of the extremely sudden death of Mr. Matthias Riener, the well known Frederick street merchant tailor, which took plase at 4 o'clock Tuesday morning.

The deceased suffered a severe illness last fall, but recovered and during the last few months he has been regaining strength nicely, and was able to follow his occupation. On Monday he was about as usual and Cook his early morning walk, worked during the greater portion of the day and he retired as usual without complaining regarding his health.

At 4 o'clock Tuesday morning be was seized with a heavy breathing spell and Dr. Honsberger was quickly summoned, but before he arrived death had taken place and was due to heart failure.

FUNERAL OF MR: RIENER

The funeral of the late Matthias Riener will take place on Thurscav afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from his late residence on Frederick strees, where a brief service will be held, proceeding thence to the New Jeusalem Temple, the obsequies following at Mount Hope cemetery.

The deceased was one of Berlin's oldest and most respected citizens and passed away at 5 o'clock a. m. yesterday from his late residence, 4C Frederick street, after an illness of only a few moments. He had, however, been failing for some time and during the last year suffered from occasional attacks of paralysis. His end was very peaceful. His faithful wife and daughter were at his bedside. Dr. Housberger was quickly summoned, but could do nought to prevent the end.

Matthias Riener was born in Temesvar, Hungary, Feb. 24th, 1830. He served in the Austrian-Hungarian war in 1848 on the side of his native land. He followed his apprenticed trade, that of tailor, for over 64 years, having established it in many cities from time to time in both Austria and Hungary. He left his native land to come to America in 1875, residing in New York City for one year, and was then induced to cross over to Canada by the late Mr. Vogelsang, and has made Berlin his home for the last 21 years. He was an ardent believer in the writings of Emanuel Swendenborg, and a faithful and worthy member of the local New Jerusalem church.

He is survived by his faithful wife and seven children, four daughters and three sons, who hold him in deep appriciation and living and tender memory.

The Chronicle Telegraph 10 May 1906, p. 9

Matthias — Maria "Mary" Novock. Maria (daughter of Novock and Celia) was born 7 Dec 1843, Mein, , Austria; died 3 Jul 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria "Mary" Riener
• Name: Maria Nowak
• Name: Mary Novock
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31852
• Immigration: 1874
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]

Notes:

Riener - At Berlin, July 3rd, Mrs. Mary Riener, wife the late Matthias Reiner, aged 65 years.

The Chronicle Telegraph 9 Jul 1908

Recipes:
FILLED "KARTOFFEL" OR POTATO DUMPLINGS
Mrs. Riener

Take large mealy potatoes and boil with jackets on till well done, then peel quickly and mash finely, salt to taste, add 1 egg and enough flour to roll out, then cut in squares about 3 inches, now place a small plum or half a each or slice of apple on each square, then fold in well; when all is used up put in boiling water and cook till fruit is done, then put on large platter and cover with cracker crumbs browned with butter lots of it, serve with sugar and cinnamon. Must be served as soon as cooked.

Filled "Kartoffel" or Potato Dumplings. (2019). 366dayswiththeberlincookbook. Retrieved 12 February 2019, from https://366dayswiththeberlincookbook.wordpress.com/2019/02/11/filled-kartoffel-or-potato-dumplings/

Other Events:

• Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 115, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Name: Philip Zeller
• Name: Philip Zoeller
• Eby ID Number: 00138-8386.4

Notes:

Philip Zeller, "The Zellers of this county are descendants of old Philip Zeller, a native of Rhein Bajerin, Germany, where he was born February 2nd, 1791. He was married to Elizabeth Glueck who was born in the same place January 10th, 1792. In 1833 they emigrated to America and in June of the same year they came to Buffalo, New York, where they made a stay of only three weeks. From here they moved across the boundary line and settled within one-half mile from St. Catharines, Lincoln County, Ontario, where he purchased a farm. Here she died September 18th, 1844. In April, 1846, Mr. Zeller disposed of his real estate and moved to Waterloo County, Ontario, where he purchased the farm of John Cressman, deceased. This farm contained 183 acres and the price paid for it was $4600. In 1854 this large farm was divided into two farms. The north part was purchased by Mr. Philip Zeller, the younger son of old Mr. Zeller, while Jacob Zeller retained the south part, containing the old "Cressman Buildings." Here Mr. Zeller died July 18th, 1854. His family consisted of five children, viz:"¹

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.].

Johann — Elizabeth Glueck. Elizabeth was born 10 Jan 1792, Rhein Bajerin, Germany; died 18 Sep 1844, St. Catharines, Welland, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Zeller
• Eby ID Number: 00138-8386.5

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00102-5727
• Residence: 1830, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 107, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 107E, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Martin Schiedel, "was born September 2nd, 1796. On March 17th, 1825, he was married to Susannah Ries who was born March 21st, 1796, and died December 13th, 1872. In 1825 (about a month after their marriage) they, in company with the Clemmers, Clemenses, and others, moved to Canada and settled near Breslau, Ontario, where they resided until their deaths. He died April 28th, 1863, leaving a family of eight children"


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.].

Martin married Susannah Ries 17 Mar 1825. Susannah was born 21 Mar 1796, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 13 Dec 1872, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Schiedel
• Name: Susannah Weiss
• Eby ID Number: 00102-5727.1
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

— Celia. Celia was born 1818; died 2 Dec 1874. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Celia Novock
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55566