Rev. Joseph Wilhelm

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220795
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Misfortune: 1941; killed in car accident

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North Easthope Man Fatally Injured In Car Accident

Joseph Wilhem Almost Instantly Killed When Car Overturns

A fatal automobile accident occurred in North Easthope near Ratzburg on Sunday afternoon in which Mr. Joseph Wilhem, an esteemed pioneer resident of the Township, lost his life. The car in which he was a passenger skidded in loose gravel and turned over. Others in the car were his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Rupp and Miss Gladys Fink, all of Kitchener. They escaped with minor injuries. Mr. Wilhelm suffered a fractured spine and died almost immediately from shock. The car is said to have been driven by Mr. Rupp.

The aged man, who was in his 89^th year, had spent the winter with his daughter in Kitchener and they were on their way to his own home in North Easthope when the accident occurred.

The late Mr. Wilhelm was born in Wilmot Township on May 30, 1852, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wilhelm. Following his marriage in 1875, to Mattie Roth of North Easthope, he settled in that township, purchasing the farm now occupied by his son, Hardie near Amulree.

The deceased was well known and highly esteemed in the district. He farmed for many years and was also a minister of the Reformed Mennonite church, having served the congregation at Amulree, Kingwood and Hostetler's, near New Hamburg. He had lived retired for some years owing to failing health.

His wife predeceased him in 1928. Surviving are three sons, Joseph of South Easthope, Abraham and Hardy of North Easthope, five daughters, Mrs. Moses Rupp, Mrs. Reuben Baker and Mrs. Harry Cook, all of Kitchener, Mrs. Charles Fink of North Easthope and Mrs. Gordon Steiner of Mount Cory, Ohio, two sisters, Mrs. John Dahmer of New Hamburg and Mrs. John D. Schmidt of Tavistock and two brothers, David of Hampstead and Moses of North Easthope.

The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon. A private service was held at his late home, North Easthope, at 1: 30, followed by public service at the Reformed Mennonite Church, North Easthope. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.


Kitchener Daily Record 28 Apr 1941

Joseph married Magdalena "Mattie" Roth 11 Apr 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Christian Roth and Magdalena, daughter of Christian L. Roth and Magdelena Lichti) was born 16 Jul 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1928; was buried , North Easthope Reformed Mennonite Church, North Easthope, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

1. Wilhelm
2. Magdalena Wilhelm was born 1878, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
3. Abraham Wilhelm was born Feb 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
4. Joseph Wilhelm was born 12 Dec 1891, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1971, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
5. Ida Wilhelm was born 2 Jul 1899, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Mar 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Easthope Reformed Mennonite Church, North Easthope, Perth Co., Ontario.

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• Name: Peter Wilhelm
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-376415
• Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Johann married Anna Barbara "Barbara" Wittig 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna was born 13 May 1827, , Hessen, Germany; died 13 Apr 1906, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Barbara "Barbara" Wilhelm
• Name: Barbara Wittig
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220793P
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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Mrs. Wilhelm

The funeral of Mrs. Wilhelm, widow of the late John Wilhelm, senior, occurred at the Miss. Lutheran cemetery here on Tuesday. The old lady was 75 years of age and was held in the very highest respect as a neighbor and a mother by all who knew her. She spent most of her married life in Wellesley village and all her family was raised here. For several years past she has been living with her children in Wiarton and other places, this winter living here with her daughter, Mrs. Keyes. Several weeks ago she went to Detroit to the home of another daughter, Mrs. Bolander, whose husband is quite ill. She was in her usual health until Saturday last when she complained of being very tired, when she lay down to rest and sleep, and the following day she passed quietly away while peacefully sleeping. Her son, Mr. John Wilhelm, and his son Charles, of Collingwood; Mr. Henry Correll and his son Arthur, of Wiarton; Mr. and Mrs. Keyes, of Brantford; Miss Bolander, and Mr. Henry Ziegler, of Waterloo, were among the relatives from a distance who followed the remains here for interment on Tuesday.

Wellesley Maple Leaf May 10 1906 pg 5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-398852
• Immigration: 1837
• Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist

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TRANSCRIPT OF MICHAEL WILHELM WILL

Probated January 18, 1868
Death August 24, 1867

In the name of God Amen. I Michael Wilhelm of the Township of Wilmot in the County of Waterloo and Province of Ontario, Gentlemen, being in good bodily health and memory and being desirous of settling my worldly affairs, and directing how- my Estate shall be disposed of after my decease, do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament, hereby, revoking and making null and void all other last will and testaments by me heretofore made.

As to my worldly estate and all, the property of which I shall (diesiezed) and possessed or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease. I devise bequeath and dispose thereof in the manner following to Wit:

First: My will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be my Executors herein after named be paid out of my estate as soon after my decease as shall by them be found convenient.

Secondly: I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife ann Margaretha Wilhelm all my household furniture and my horse my wagon my cow, and my money to have and to hold the same to her forward during her natural life. But in case she do not wish to keep the horse and wagon then she may sell the same and use the proceed thereof during her natural life.

Thirdly: I give devise and bequeath to my heirs at law the reversion or remainder of my property that may result there from and after the decease of my beloved wife Anna Margaretha Wilhelm to be equally divided to and among my said heirs and assigns from and after the decease of my said wife to their and their use and behoof forever.

LASTLY: I do nominate and appoint my son Valentine Wilhelm to be the executor of this my last Will and Testament.

In witness whereof I the said Michael Wilhelm have to my last Will and Testament--subscribed my name and affixed my seal this thirty first day of October in the year of our Son One thousand eight hundred and sixty-one.

signed sealed and declared by the said Michael Wilhelm to be his last Will and Testament in the Presence of us who have submitted our names as witnesses hereto
(sd) Johannas Opsland (?)
(sd) Michael Myers

Surrogate Court Records of Waterloo County, Book. A Will # 439

Michael — Anna Margareta "Margaret" Wettlaufer. Anna was born 28 Jun 1790, , Hessen, Germany; died 1875; was buried , Wilhelm Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Margareta "Margaret" Wilhelm
• Name: Margaret Wettlaufer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95217
• Immigration: 1837
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical