Ross Allemang

Ross — Doris. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96020
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; service manager - Cluett Peabody
• Residence: 1950, 63 Spadina Rd. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1985, 63 Spadina Rd. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

William married Olive Marie "Marie" Schmidt 18 Apr 1928, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Olive (daughter of Otto Henry Schmidt and Maria "Mary" Hergert) was born Dec 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marie Schmidt
• Name: Olive Marie "Marie" Allemang
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198111
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1950, 63 Spadina Rd. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1985, 63 Spadina Rd. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: William Allemang
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29467
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; App. Painter
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; painter
• Residence: 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Wilhelm married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schade 8 Feb 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of George Schade and Philipine) was born 19 Aug 1854, , Germany; died 6 Mar 1944, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Allemang
• Name: Lizzie Schade
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29468
• Immigration: 1857, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Immigration: 1876, , Canada
• Residence: 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55713
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laster, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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OTTO S. SCHMDT

Ill since January, Otto S. Schmidt, 16 Park Ave., Elmira, died at his home Thursday afternoon, April 19. Deceased was born March 21, 1881, at Balsam Grove, Ont., a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidt. He was employed in the Great West Felt Factory for 25 years. A resident of Elmira for 34 years, he attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He married Mary Hergert on Feb. 11, 1904.

Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. William (Marie) Allemang of Kitchener, Mrs. Norval (Gertrude) Leslie at home, Mrs. Cecil (Hulda) Bier of Waterloo and Mrs. John (Eileen) Bechtel of Elmira; three brothers: William of Guelph, Charles of Hamilton and Herman of Stratford; two sisters, Mrs. George Pfaff and Mrs. August Pfaff of Elmira; and five grandchildren. The funeral service was held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 2: 30 p.m. on Sunday, preceded by prayer at his late residence at two o'clock. Burial was made in Elmira Cemetery. Rev. F. Malinsky officiated.

Otto married Maria "Mary" Hergert 11 Feb 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Casper Hergert and Catherine Seitz, daughter of Casper Hergert and Catherine Zick) was born 11 Jun 1876, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria "Mary" Schmidt
• Name: Mary Hergert
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96306
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MRS. MARY SCHMIDT

Mrs. Mary Schmidt, 77, Kitchener, formerly of Elmira, died Thursday night, April 15, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Allemang, 63 Spadina Rd., Kitchener.

She had been ill for a year. Her husband, the late Otto Schmidt, predeceased her in 1945. Mrs. Schmidt was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Casper Hergert.

Surviving beside Mrs. Allemang, are three other daughters, Mrs. Norval (Gertrude) Leslie of Elmira. Mrs. Cecil (Hulda) Bier of Waterloo and Mrs. John (Eileen) Bechtel of Kitchener, one brother, George of Acton, one sister, Mrs. Charles Nethery of Waterloo and five grand-children.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor where service was conducted in the chapel Sunday at 2: 30 p.m. by Rev. Frank Malinsky. Burial was in Elmira Cemetery.

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• Name: Stefan Allemang
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25655
• Immigration: 1834, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1847, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Directory: 1861, Wellesley Township - East Concession A Lot 04, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Directory: 1861, Wellesley Township - East Concession A Lot 05, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Map: 1861, Wellesley Township - East Concession A Lot 03, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; recorded on Tremaines Map of Waterloo County
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley 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
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mr. Allemang was born in Alsace-Lorraine, Germany, in 1823 and came to this country in 1834 when it was yet a `howling wilderness' settling near Heidelberg where he experienced some of the hardships that the early settlers had to contend with, and where he also got married to Miss Huehn, with whom he enjoyed over 50 years of married life, they having celebrated their golden wedding on the 14th of October, 1897. Twenty-nine years ago he moved to Elmira, buying the farm immediately east of the village, where he lived until a couple of months ago, when he and his aged partner came to reside with their daughter, Mrs. J. S. Ruppel in the village. Deceased had several attacks of sickness within the past couple of years but always rallied enough to be able to walk to the village. The disease of which he died was dropsy of the heart. Besides his aged wife he leaves six sons - William, George, Stephen and August of Elmira, John of Preston and Charles of Detroit - and two daughters, Mrs. Specker of Berlin and Mrs. J. S. Ruppel spoken of above. He was buried in Elmira this (Thursday) forenoon, the funeral being attended by a large number of friends and acquaintances.

THE ELMIRA ADVERTISER November 17,1898

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Death of Stephen Allemang

Mr. Stephen Allemang, a highly respected citizen of Elmira, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. J. S. Ruppel, on Monday, the 14th inst., after a prolonged illness. He was born in Germany in 1823 and came to Canada in 1834, settling near Heidelberg, which was then a wilderness and where he experienced some of the hardships of the early pioneer. Twenty nine years ago he moved to Elmira, where he purchased a farm on which he resided up to a few months of his death, when he and his aged partner resided with their daughter, Mrs. J. S. Ruppel, of Elmira. His widow and a family of several children survive him, viz:- William, George, Stephan and August of Elmira, John of Preston, Charles of Detroit, Mrs. Specker of Berlin, and Mrs. J. S. Ruppel of Elmira.

Waterloo County Chronicle 24 Nov 1898, p. 4

Stephen married Margaretha Huehn 14 Oct 1847, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaretha was born 23 Dec 1828, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 14 Nov 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margareth Hühn
• Name: Margaretha Allemang
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25656
• Residence: 1847, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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DIED: In Elmira, at the home of her youngest daughter, Mrs. John S. Ruppel, Mrs. Margaret Allemang, relict of Mr. Stephan Allemang, Sr., at the age of 72 years and 25 days. Deceased had lived in Elmira with her family of whom 5 sons and 2 daughters survive her, many years, and was highly respected by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She was one of those hardy, kind hearted motherly women to whose energy diligence and precept. the present generation owes so much. In her early years she lived in the neighborhood of Heidelberg, where she was married to Mr. Stephan Allemang, who died exactly live years before her. They lived a number of years near her old home, whence they removed to Elmira, settling on a farm on which they later lived retired. Her funeral took place last Monday afternoon and was attended by numerous relatives and acquaintances, many of whom attended the funeral services at St. Paula Lutheran church, where Rev. Graupner preached an appropriate sermon on the words with which Job consoled himself in his afflictions:\emdash "I know that my Redeemer Liveth."

Elmira Signet 19 Nov 1903, pg 1 col. 4

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Died At Elmira, Saturday, Nov.14th, 1903, Margaret Huehn. Relict of the late Stephan Allemang, Sr., Aged 72 years and 25 days. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, on Monday, Nov.16th, at 2 o'clock p.m., to the Elmira Union Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29469
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

George — Philipine. Philipine was born Abt 1825; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Philipine Schade
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29470

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• Name: Wilhelm Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55711
• Immigration: 1851, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1870
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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OLD PIONEER OF DISTRICT IS DEAD

LATE WILLIAM SCHMIDT WAS EIGHTY-FOUR YEARS OLD

The death occurred on Sunday last of an old pioneer of this district in the person of Mr. William Schmidt, aged eighty-four years, after about four weeks illness.

The late Mr. Schmidt was born in Germany and came to America when thirteen years old, and resided in Buffalo for a time. Subsequently, he moved to Waterloo and then took up a farm in Woolwich, where he lived for thirty-five years. About twenty-two years ago he moved to Elmira where he resided until the time of his death. His wife predeceased him about three years ago. The following children survive: Louisa, Henry, Charles, William, Sophia, Amelia, Otto, and Herman.


Elmira Signet 8 Mar 1923

William married Elizabeth Seitz 21 Feb 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian Seitz and Maria) was born 25 Feb 1843, , Hessen, Germany; died 7 Feb 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59422
• Immigration: 1847, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. William Schmidt Dead.

The grim reaper was again busy among the Elmira folk, Elizabeth Seitz, the beloved wife of William Schmidt, died Saturday night at 10.30 o'clock. Death was due to old age. The late Mrs. Schmidt was in her 76th year. With her husband they made their home with a daughter, Mrs. George Pfaff where she died. Her health during the past years was not of the very best.

She leaves to mourn her, a sorrow ing husband, five sons and three daughters, Henry, Elmira; Charles, Hamilton; William, Belleville; Otto, Elmira; Herman, Milverton; (Louisa) Mrs. Franks, Windsor: (Sofia) Mrs. George Pfaff, and (Amella) Mrs. Aug. ust Pfaff of Elmira. The funeral service will take place at the house of George Pfaff to the St. Paul's church, thence to the Union cemetery for burial. Rev. Gallmeier will officiate.

The Chronicle Telegraph 12 Feb 1920, p. 4

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MRS. WM. SCHMIDT HAS PASSED AWAY

Was a Respected Resident of Elmira There passed from life to death on Sunday last, an aged lady, in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth Schmidt, wife of Mr. William Schmidt.

She had been living with her son in-law, and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Pfaff, on King street Her death was due to the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Schmidt lived to be 26 years, 11 months and 13 days old.

She was born in Germany and at an early age came to Canada with her parents. Mr. and Mrs Christian Seitz They located at Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt were married in Water loo and afterward moved to a farm in Woolwich township, near Balsam Grove, where they resided until about 13 years ago when ther retired and removed to Elmira and have since continuously resided here.

Their union was blessed with ten children, six sons and four daughters. One son and one daughter predeceased their mother. Those surviving are the husband, Mr. William Schmidt and the sons Henry of Elmira; Charles of Hamilton; William Jr., of Belleville; Otto of Elmira, and Herman of Milverton; and the daughters: Mrs. Frank Windsor of Kitchener; Mrs. George Pfaff and Mrs. August Pfaff of Elmira.

Mrs Schmidt's funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 10th, at 2 o'clock, from Mr. Gerge Pfaff's residence to St. Paul's Lutheran Church. for services and from thence to the the Union Cemetery, Elmira, for bur fal. Rev. Mr. Gallmeier officiated. She had been a faithful member of St. Paul's.

She was an industrious woman, a kind and affectionate mother, and enjoyed the respect of her neighbors and friends. In her death there passed. away one of the early residents of the township. Many relatives and friends attended the funeral out of respect to her memory.

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• Name: Caspar Hergert
• Name: Casper Hergott
• Name: Kasper Hergert
• Residence: Lutheran
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26068
• Occupation: 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tailor
• Immigration: 1858, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1858, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Naturalization: 1865
• Residence: 1866, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1874, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Residence: 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor

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Obituary: By the death of Mr. Kasper Hergert, which occurred last Saturday, Elmira has lost one of her oldest citizens. He had been a resident of Elmira since the year 1855, living in the same house on the corner of Church and Centre streets, following the trade of custom tailoring and leading a modest and honorable life which won for him the respect of the community. He was born in Kur Hessen, Germany, in the year 1830, and emigrated to Canada when 25 years of age. He was thrice married, his first wife being one Miss Schmidt, who died in 1863 leaving three children. In 1864 he was married to Catharine Schmidt, who died 10 years later. After her death, in the year 1874 deceased was married to one Catharine Zick, who survives him. Fourteen children were born to him during these years of married life. Eight of these have preceeded him to eternity, the living ones being Henry, of Toronto, George, of Elmira, Alvin and Mrs. B. Jackson, of Berlin, Mrs. Otto Schmidt of Elmira and Clara at home, all of whom attended the funeral, which was held last Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church and was one of the nine who founded the congregation. Twenty-nine years he was caretaker of the church, discharging his duties with extraordinary promptness up to within a short time of his death. The congregation loses in him a consistent member, the family a kind father, the widow a good husband.

Elmira Signet 14 Apr 1904 pg 1

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The death of Kasper Hergert removed from our midst another of the early settlers of Elmira. Ho was born in Hessen, Germany, July 3rd, 1830 and came to Canada in 1855, coming to Elmira after only a few months' stay in Berlin. During almost 50 years. of residence here he won the respect of the community as one of these honest, industrious men who form the substantial element of every community. Deceased was married three times and became the father of 14 children, six of whom and his third wife survive him, namely Henry of Toronto, George, Clara and Mrs. Otto. Schmidt at the old home, and Alvin and Mrs. B. Jackson of Berlin. Deceased was a Member of St. Pauls Lutheran Congregation, and. was for 29 years the faithful caretaker of the church. Though his health had been declining for some time yet, when, people heard the deathbell toll on Saturday, few thought that it was for him who had so often proclaimed by the ringing of the bell, that another soul had passed into eternity. A largeo number of friends and relatives showed their respect for the deceased and their sympathy with the bereaved family by attending the funeral on Tuesday afternoon.

Casper married Catherine Zick 22 Mar 1874, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of George Zick and Barbara Elisabeth Schmidt) was born 28 Dec 1846, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1915, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Hergert
• Name: Katharine Zick
• Name: Katie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96305
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran Protestant
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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About 6 o clock this morning there was also called to her rest Mrs. C. Hergert. She had been ailing from dropsy for some time, the trouble becoming serious a couple of weeks ago. She suffered considerably the lust few days, and death came as a relief. Mrs. F. Siegner, Mrs. Nethery, and Mrs. Otto S. Schmidt and Mr. Alvin Hergert are children,. Mr. Geo. Hergert and Mrs. A. Jackson stepchildren of deceased. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, March 6th. The bereaved have the sympathy of the community in their loss. Deceased had reached the age of 68 years.

Elmira Signet Mar 4 1915 pg 4