Olive Gies

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160490
• Adopted: Bef 1911
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist

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• Name: C. R. Gies
• Eby ID Number: 00091-5268.3
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dutch Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist

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C. R. GIES.

A short distance to the west and in sight of the village is the ideal farm of this enterprising young farmer. The farm contains 127 acres of first-class land and is one of the oldest in this section. It was taken up by the late Conrad Geis, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, about seventy years ago, and it was here that he died after the close of a successful farming career of fifty years. It is now the home of the third and fourth generation of the family, having been handed down from father to son. Its present occupant was born on the place in 1858 and was married in 1887 to Miss Sarah, daughter of Mr. Conrad Filsinger, of Adin. They have two interesting little children a son and daughter, who comprise the fourth generation on the farm. This home is a model in every respect, both the exterior and interior being kept in such a manner as to make is decidedly inviting and home like to the stranger who happens to visit the premises. The lawn is very neatly kept, more so than on the average farm home. The visitor who crosses its threshold is always extended a hearty welcome that makes him feel that he is not intruding.

Mr.Gies is practical farmer in every particular. He is a close observer of scientific principles in farming and puts his observations into practical effect, both in breeding stick and raising grain, His favorite breed of cattle is the Holsteins, of which he has a number of very fine animals. Lady Lizzie, thoroughbred, (registered) has a good record. She has produced 66 pounds of milk per day, and 18 pounds and 14 oz of butter per week. As a prize winner the she has never been beaten. "Carry," one of her progeny, had a calf before she was two years old and also has a creditable record as a butter producer. 'Butter Queen' gives promise of a record breaker and took second premium at Berlin last fall. "Wides Cornelius," not yet two years old, has excellent points and will be a huge animal by the time he reaches maturity. His dam sold for $450.

In sheep Mr.Gies takes to the Dorset horned breed. This class of sheep have at yet not been extensively bred in Ontario, but they appear to be the favorite with the head professors of the Guelph Model Farm. One of the peculiarities of this breed is the prodigious horns, being especially so in the males. The bead of one which Mr. Gues bred and raised he has bad neatly mounted and hung on the wall of his sitting room. The horns of this beautiful specimen are each 26 inches in length and about 24 inches in diameter at the skull. Some old males have produced horns over 36 inches in length. Another peculiarity of this breed is that they have young twice a year, and the imported dam of a ram now in Mr. Gies' flock produced five healthy lambs in one year.

In swine breeding Mr. Gies makes a specialty. At present he has five brood sows, two of them being especially fine animals and prize winners. Royal Princess of Elm Grove, a Yorkshire of registered pedigree, must be seen to be appreciated by admirers of fine hogs. G[]es' Girl," a Berkebire, also possessed of a registered pedigree, would make a fine showing at a prize contest. Mr. Gics stands in the front rank as a swine breeder. Those intending to improve their stock would undoubtedly find it to their advantage to see him.

Ensilage is the popular cattle food on this farm. At the time of my visot a large field of this product was being cut and hauled to the barn, where it it was being cut and forced through a patent blower into the silo. Treadle power is used, three horses being required for the purpose. The machine, which is manufactured by the Elmira branch of the Waterloo Manufacturing Co, does its work well and rapidly. Esilage is fast becoming the prevailing cattle food owing to the large per cent of nutriment it contains, the small amount of labor required in its cultivation and the rapid manner in which it can be prepared for the silo by the latest improved contrivance. Mr. Gies also uses the treadle power for his separator and other machinery, threshing as he requires it with the assistance of one man during the winter season.

One of the noteworthy features of this farm that attracted my attention on this occasion, was the fine large orchard of 136 thrifty apple trees, many of them breaking down with the choicest fruit. There are a great variety of standard fall and winter apples, and it will, undoubtedly tax the energy to properly handle this large crop while having other work on hand. A good many bushels will be fed to the stock.

Waterloo County Chronicle 20 Oct 1898, p. 3

Conrad married Sarah Margaret Filsinger 27 Dec 1887, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Johann Conrad "Conrad" Filsinger and Caroline Riddel) was born 19 Nov 1870, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 1955; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Margaret Gies
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47661
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist

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• Family Photograph: Charles Gies and son Nelson
• Name: Karl Gies
• Eby ID Number: 00091-5268.1
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dutch Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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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Family Photograph:
Image from Patrick Gilkes 2016

Charles — Elizabeth Reitzel. Elizabeth (daughter of Anton Reitzel and Elizabeth Erb) was born 11 Apr 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1931, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Gies
• Eby ID Number: 00091-5268
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dutch Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Residence: 1931, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada

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Elizabeth Reitzel, "was born April 11th 1844. She is married to Charles Gies, a farmer. They reside near St. Jacobs, Ontario. To them were born six 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.].

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47663

Johann — Caroline Riddel. Caroline was born 15 Apr 1844; died 1934, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Caroline Filsinger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141771

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• Name: Conrad Gies
• Name: Conrad K. Gies
• Name: Konrad Gies
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95828P
• Immigration: 16 Jul 1832, New York City, New York, USA.
• Land: 1843, Wellesley Township - East Concession A Lot 11, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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ST. AGATHA SETTLERS, WITH TIME THEY OBTAINED THE PATENT FOR THEIR FARMS.

When they came can not be stated. But the time of their getting the Patent for their land can be given for some. It must however be remembered that nearly all came poor, and had to slave and economize for years before they could pay for their land and get the title to it. ... Conrad K. Gies Conc. 1 Lot 2 - 1860.

Immigration:
Arrived on the ship "Columbus" in New York City 16 Jul 1832 from Bremen, Germany.

Johann — Marianna Schmaus. Marianna was born 5 Mar 1802, , Hesse-Cassel, Germany; died 16 Sep 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marianna Gies
• Name: Mary
• Name: Mary Anna Schmaus
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95827
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Anthony Reitzel
• Eby ID Number: 00091-5262
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Retired: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Anton Reitzel,"the pioneer settler of this family, was a native of Dachsburg, Lorraine, Germany, where he was born March 10th, 1810. In 1831 he emigrated to America and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada. In September, 1834, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Salome (Graybill) Erb. She was born July 23rd, 1817. After their marriage they moved to Woolwich Township, on the farm now in possession of their son, Leon, where he died July 30th, 1893. She is still living and resides with her daughter, Magdalena. They had a family of twelve 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.].

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St. Jacobs: Mr. Anthony Reitel, of this place, whose age is past 83 years, is not expected to live very long.

Elmira Signet 20 July 1893 p. 8, col. 4

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• Name: Elizabeth Reitzel
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2893

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Elizabeth Erb, "the eighth and youngest daughter of Jacob and Salome (Graybill) Erb, was born July 23rd, 1817. In November, 1834, she was married to Anton Reitzel who was born March 10th, 1810, and died July 30th, 1893. She is still living and has her home with her daughter, Magdalena (Mrs. Peter Cress), who resides in St. Jacobs, Ontario. Their family consisted of twelve 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.].

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-586.2

Conrad — Margaret Schlecckmann. Margaret was born CA 1810, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Filsinger
• Eby ID Number: 00002-586.3