Marian Elizabeth Oswald

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• Name: Marian Elizabeth Decoppel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-208329

Marian — Kenneth Decoppel. Kenneth (son of Francis Dee "Frank" Decoppel and Leah Bast) was born 3 Apr 1928; died 18 Dec 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-238722
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student, College
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk, Post Office
• Residence: 1921, 29 Otto St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Clarence — Caroline Chesney. Caroline (daughter of Thomas Chesney and Mary Jane Kenyon) was born Feb 1891, Wolverton, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-205810
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, 29 Otto St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Church Membership: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; St. Peter's Lutheran Church
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95663
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Clerk
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clerk dry good
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman, Dry Goods Store
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman, Dry Goods
• Residence: 1921, 40 Chapel St., Kitchener, Ontario
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

HENRY OSWALD

Henry Oswald, aged 76 years, a resident of Kitchener for more than 70 years, and a clerk in the former Smythe Brothers store for over, 35 years, died at the Stratford General Hospital on Sunday evening, April 13.

He was a son of the late Mr, Jacob Oswald, who died about three years ago, at the age of 101 years. The late Henry Oswald was born at Wallenstein. He was a member of the St. Peter's Lutheran church, Kitchener. His wife, nee Emma Jacobi, predeceased him in 1936. He is survived by one son, Clarence Oswald, assistant Postmaster at Kitchener, and one daughter, Mrs. Bricker of Stratford; two brothers, William Oswald of Kitchener and Albert of Detroit, Michigan; four sisters, Mrs. Chas. Klinck, Mrs. Robert Ritz, Miss Clara Oswald, Kitchener and Mrs. Herman Grosz, Waterloo. One son, Harold, predeceased him in 1938.

The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. from the home of his son, Clarence. Interment was made in St. Peter's Lutheran cemetery. Rev. A. W. Lotz, pastor of St. Peter's church, conducted the services.

Henry — Emma Catherine Jacobi. Emma was born 4 May 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emma Catherine Oswald
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95665
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Recipes: 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 40 Chapel St., Kitchener, Ontario
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Recipes:
LIGHT TEA BISCUT

Mrs. H. Oswald

3 cups flour, 3 even teaspoons baking power sifted twice in flour, rub 1 1/2 tablespoons lard or button well through the floor. Stir in sweet milk enough to make a soft dough, put on baking-board and mix a little, roll out 1 inch in thickness, cut with escalloped cake cutter, wash top of biscuits with milk or egg. Bake in quick oven.<sup>1a

1a</sup>The Ladies of Berlin, Waterloo and Friends Elsewhere, The Berlin Cook Book (Berlin, Ontario: The New Record Print Shop, 1906), pg 10

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-205807
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Hard Works
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Thomas — Mary Jane Kenyon. Mary was born Mar 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Jane Chesney
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-205808
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144342153
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99347
• Immigration: 1848, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1848, , Canada
• Immigration: 1850, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Business: 1859, Wallenstein, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith shop
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Possessions: 1 Dec 1900, 46 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grantee
• Retired: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1915, 15 Ahrens St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1917, , Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Odd Jobs
• Residence: 1921, 46 Ahrens St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

"Grand Old Man" Of Twin City Dies In 102nd Year

One of the oldest residents in Western Ontario, Jacob Oswald passed away at his home on Ahrens St., Kitchener, early Tuesday morning, in his 102nd year.

Born in Bavaria, Mr. Oswald came to Canada when he was a boy. From 1859 to 1900 he operated a blacksmith shop and hotel at Wallenstein.

The beloved centurion's philosophy on life was famous throughout the Twin City and district. "It serves no good to worry over a situation that is not of one's own making," he had often stated.

Mr. Oswald had been in excellent health until a week ago, when he became suddenly ill, and sank rapidly. It was only three months ago that countless friends and neighbors gathered to honor him on his 101st birthday. Gifts included a huge birthday cake bearing 101 candles, a towering basket of 101 roses and 101 bottles of beer from a neighbor.

Surviving are four daughters. Clara, at home, Mrs. H. Grosz of Waterloo, Mrs. Carl. Klinck and Mrs. R. E. Ritz, both of Kitchener: three sons, William and Henry of Kitchener, and Albert of Detroit.

Funeral services were held from the residence on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church at 2.30 o'clock. Interment was made in Mount Hope cemetery, Rev. J. Schmieder officiating.

The Waterloo Chronicle Jan 13 1939 pg 1

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WALLENSTEIN

FORMER RESIDENT CELEBRATES HIS 95th BIRTHDAY

Jacob B. Oswald, Prominent Resident Here for 40 Years-First Postmaster.

On Feb. 24, 1876, Mr. Jacob B. Oswald, Wallenstein's nonagenarian, who recently celebrated his 95th birthday anniversary at his home in Kitchener, paid his first official visit, as trustee, to Bricker's School here. Mr. Oswald was an esteemed resident of Wallenstein for over forty years, being its first postmaster, tavern keeper and blacksmith and later farming nearby for nearly thirty years.

Waterloo Chronicle, 6 Oct 1932, p. 4

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Waterloo County Pioneer Jacob Oswald 100 Years Old

Arriving in New York in 1818, He Came to Berlin and Later Resided at Conestogo, Hawkesville and Wallenstein.-He Conducted Blacksmithing and Tavern Business Until His Retirement 38 Years Ago.--Continues in Good Health and Enjoys Gardening.

Jacob B. Oswald today (Friday) October 1st, is quietly observing his 160th anniversary of his birth at his home 46 Ahrens street west, Kitchener. Keen of interest and in excellent health. with only three days of iliness in his lifetime this pioneer of Wallenstein continues to take a lively interest in the events of each passing day. He is receiving the congratulations and best wishes on attaining the 100th milestone of his life. On Sunday, Oct. 3. a dinner is being arranged in his honor with descendants of the family as guests.

Mr. Oswald's hobby is gardening and despite his advanced years he is able to assist in the cultivation of the flowers and plants. Asked the secret of longevity. Mr Oswald smilingly remarked hard work".

Until his hearing failed somewhat. Mr Oswald attended St Matthew's Lutheran Church of which he is able hear the Sunday morning radio
broadcasts.

A native of Germany. Mr. Oswald came to Canada when eleven years of age arriving in New York he came to Hamilton and later to Berlin now Kitchener. At a short stay he then moved to Conestogo. Here he resided for many years... he learned ... a trade under .. at Hawkesville on .... apprenticeship .... blacksmithing and ....Wallenstein. In ... business and ... Kitchener and where he has resided.

.... 21 years. Mr. .... Catherine Stroh of .... was blessed with ... Miss Clara .... with her father... Mr.... Water St.. .. Klinck. Church St. Henry and William all of Kitchener. Mrs. H. .. Mr. H. ...., Mr. Oswald is the only surviving member of a family of three, a brother Michael and a sister Mrs. Eva Dreisinger presdeceasing him.

100 Roses and Birthday Cake

Saturday, October 1st, friends and relatives visited Mr. Oswald Oswald and showered him with heartiest congradulations and good wishes which he knowledge with a smile. He posed for a pictures taken of himself the lawn at his home along with beautiful bouquet of American beauty roses, one for each year of his life and a huge birthday cake, throngs of neighbors including his gentle? friend George Debus 25 years his junior

Mr. Oswald, whose motto has been hard work and little worry continues ... and may be seen during the work about his lawn, raking leaves and other light work which he enjoys is an ardent radio enthusiast and tunes in during the day on the all the best radio features. Acknowledging the good wishes of friends on the day on his 100th birthday with a smile this genial and popular centenarian still active and keen of mind looks forward to celebrating more happy birthdays surrounded by his child. grandchildren and friends

Mr. Oswald was serenaded by the Kitchener Musical Society Band and by the Scots Fusiliers Band, and presented with an illuminated address at his home on Thursday evening.

Messages of congratulations were received from King George VI, .... Lord Tweedsmuir, from Prime Ministers W. L. N. King and Mitchell F. Hepburn,Hon. W. D. and from Mayor Smith of Kitchener.

Special Church Service


The one hundred white roses presented to Mr. Oswald by his grandchildren presented on the altar of St. ... Lutheran Church at Kitchener ....


Waterloo Chronicle, 5 Oct 1937, p. 1 & 12

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Jacob Oswald Passes 101st Milestone.

Looks Even Better Than He Did A Year Ago.

DOESN'T SHOW WRINKLE

KITCHENER. - In excellent health and "without a wrinkle", Jacob Oswald celebrated his 101st birthday at his home, Ahrens street, recently. The happy centre of attraction as countless neighbours and friends bearing many and varied gifts flocked in, the centurian looked even better than he did last year.

A joyous twinkle appeared in his eye as a monster birthday cake bearing 101 candles and a towering basket of 101 roses were brought into the house. He also welcomed warmly a birthday gift consisting of 101 bottles of beer from W. P. Renaud, a neighbour and manager of the Blue Top Brewing Company.

Unquestionably partly responsible for his longevity, Mr. Oswald has lived by the moral "never do anything that might inspire concern later on". In his opinion, there are two types of worry, one of which is brought upon a person by something that person himself has done, and having committed the deed that inspires the worry, he deserves to suffer.

In answer to the other type of worry, that brought on by what someone else has done, Mr. Oswald contends "it serves no good purpose to worry over a situation that is not of one's own making".

Born in Bavaria, Mr. Oswald came to Canada when but a boy. From 1859 to 1900, he operated a blacksmith shop and hotel at Wallenstein.

Waterloo Chronicle, 7 Oct 1938, p. 1

Jacob married Catharine "Catherine" Stroh 28 Jun 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Johannes "John" Stroh and Elizabeth Stumpf) was born 20 Oct 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine "Catherine" Oswald
• Name: Catherine Stroh
• Name: Katy Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34754
• Residence: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1915, 15 Ahrens St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. Jacob B. Oswald of 16 West Ahrens Street Answers Final Call

Another one of Berlin's oldest residents has passed away in the person of Catherine Stroh, beloved wife of Jacob B. Oswald, who died this morning after an illness of nearly a year, due to the infirmities of old age.

She had reached the age of 76 years, 10 months and 12 days.

Deceased was one of Berlin's oldest residents. She was the daughter of Mr. John Stroh, who was one of the pioneer settlers of Berlin, and was born in Berlin, October 20th, 1837.

She removed with her parents to Lexington, when she was married to Mr. Jacob Oswald, June 28th 2859. They removed to Wallenstein, where they resided for twelve years. Later, they located upon a farm near Wallenstein, where they resided for some years.

Fifteen years ago, they removed to Berlin, where they have since resided.

Her husband survives as well as five daughters: Elizabeth, (Mrs. Chas. Klinck) of Elmira; Matilda, (Mrs. Herman Gross) of Waterloo; Katie, (Mrs. Robert Ritz) Berlin; and Lovina and Clara, at home. Three sons survive: Albert, Detroit, Mich.; and William and Henry of Berlin.

Deceased is also survived by four brothers: Henry Stroh of Hawkesville; Yost of Bridgeport; Carl of Lexington; and John of Waterloo.

Sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.

Deceased was an estimable lady and high esteemed by all who knew her. The relatives have the sympathy of the community in the loss they have sustained.

The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church for services. Interment will be made at Mount Hope Cemetery.


The Berlin Daily Record 2 Sep 1915 Pg 1

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Queen Street South, West Side.

A frame building used as a tavern by Phineas Varnum and later the kitchen of the Gaukel Hotel.

A frame building erected by Frederick Gaukel about 1833 as shelter for the considerable number of immigrants coming to Berlin at that time. In 1837 it was made into a dwelling for John Stroh, uncle of Jacob Stroh. Two children were born in this building, Katie [Catherine Stroh], in 1838, (she married Jacob Oswald, still living, now 93 years of age), and Henry Stroh, born in 1840.

Hall's Lane.

A brick building erected about 1850. John Klein, father of John Klein of Buffalo, was the first occupant. Later the building was used as a printing office, first by the "Berlin Chronicle", William Jaffray editor and proprietor, and later by the "Berliner Journal", Rittinger & Motz. The site is now occupied by the Lockhart garage.

The Franklin Hotel, a handsome, good-sized frame building, erected by Philip Roth about 1856. Successive hotel-keepers were John Klein, Levi Gaukel, Frederick Riegelman, who later moved to Buffalo, and Jacob Weber. Weber was occupant in 1874 when the hotel was burned down. The fire started in the barn at the rear of the hotel. The hotel shed, next south, extended, at right angles, from Queen Street to the barn.

A garden.

A one and one-half story frame building lengthwise with the street occupied by Christopher K. Nahrgang whose parents came from Hessen, Germany, about 1835. He was married to a Miss Zinkann of New Hamburg.

A stone building used as a tailor shop by Mr. Nahrgang who was deaf and dumb. His wife helped him in the business. She lived to be 87. It was in this building that John Motz of the "Journal" and eventually County Sheriff, learned the tailoring trade.

A one and one-half story dwelling, erected about 1857, occupied by George Fischer, barber, who had his shop on King Street. A later occupant was George Lutz, a cabinet maker in Hoffman's factory and after him Henry Schaefer's mother.

A frame building lengthwise with the street, the church of the Evangelical denomination, erected in 1841. In 1866 it was replaced by the brick building still standing, now used as stores and upstairs dwellings.

A one and one-half story frame building with kitchen at the rear erected by William Becking, wagonmaker, about 1848. Becking was noted as a hunter. White hare and passenger pigeons, practically extinct long ago, were abundant at that time.

Becking's wagon-shop and lumber yard at the corner of John Street with the customary incline and stair to the second story of the shop. Up this incline the wagons were drawn to the paint shop. Valentine Gildner, at the corner of King and Benton Streets, did the blacksmith work for Becking's wagons.

John Street.

A one and one-half story house occupied by H. Baedecker in 1860 and later by Adam Doering.

Rev. F. W. Tuerk's residence erected about 1860 by Henry Rothaermel, a carpenter. The matching and planing was all done by hand, slow but thorough work. Window sashes, panel doors and all other requirements were made in the same manner. A skilled workman at that time was expected to he able to do painting as well as carpenter work. A single room in the shape of a square turret on the ridge of the building was Rev. Tuerk's study. The house was up-hill about twenty feet above the street level so that the study on top gave a good outlook. The site is now occupied by the York Apartments.

A frame building one and one-half story high.

Nothing but a building used as an ashery between that and Joseph E. Schneider's house and farm buildings.


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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Died At Berlin, on Thursday, September 2nd, 1915 Catherine Stroh Beloved wife of Jacob B. Oswald Aged 76 years, 10 months and 12 days. The Funeral will take place from the residence, 46 Ahrens St.W., Berlin, on Saturday, September 4th, 1915 at two o'clock p.m., to St. Mathew's Luth. Church for service, thence to Mount Hope Cemetery for interment.

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