David Weismiller

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• Interesting: medical, business
• Name: David Weismueller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225886
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher

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DAVID WEISMILLER, general merchant, Hensall, Huron Co., was born January 22nd, 1889, at Wellesley, Waterloo county. His parents were John Weismiller and Sophia Holzschuh, who came from Germany in 1840. He was educated in the schools of Wellesley, Berlin High School, and the Normal School, Toronto. He taught school seven years, and had the reputation of being a most successful teacher. He commenced business as a general merchant at Kippen, Huron county, in 1884, and still continues it. In September, 1892, he opened a second general store a Hensall , and now has the leading business in this section. In religion, he a a Lutheran, and also a member of the Masonic order, I. O. F. and a Forester. In politics he is a Conservative, and has been twice chosen for Parliamentary honors, once in the general election of 1898, when he proved himself gallant, though unsuccessful campaigner, and again in February, 1893, he was unanimously chosen to contest the South Riding of Huron. He was married, September, 1882, to Louisa, daughter of Henry and Catherine Deichert, of New Hamburg. They have one son and one daughter.

Men of Canada pg 385

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Death of Mr. D. Weismiller - The death took place suddenly at his late home in Toronto of Mr. David Weismiller in his 62nd year. Although he had been in failing health for some time, he was able to be about and attend to his usual duties. The late Mr. Weismiller was born and raised at Wellesley, Ont. After attending the Public School there, he went to the Kitchener High School and the Normal School, Toronto. He taught school at Philipsburg and other places for a time and in 1884 embarked in the mercantile business at Kippen and later also opened a second store at Hensall. He was president and general manager of the London Mutual Fire Insurance Company for twelve years, retiring about five years ago. In politics he was a conservative and had been chosen for parliamentary honors, once in the general election of 1891, when he proved himself a gallant, though unsuccessful campaigner, and again in Feb. 1893 he was unanimously chosen to contest the South Riding of Huron. He was married in 1882 to Louise, daughter of .Mrs. Catharine Deichert, of New Hamburg. He is survived by his widow, two sons and one daughter. The children are: Dr. Sidney Weismiller, Harry D. Weismiller and Miss Lulu Weismiller, of Toronto. Interment took place at Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, on Saturday. The family have the sincere sympathy of their many friends here in their bereavement.

New Hamburg Independent, March 5, 1920

David — Louisa Deichert. Louisa (daughter of Henry J. Deichert and Catherine Schmidt) was born 1860, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52140
• Birth: 15 Jul 1831, , Germany
• Immigration: 1844, , Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; wagon maker
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wellesley Village
• Naturalization: 1867
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waggon Maker
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cooper

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Golden Wedding

A unique but very happy family gathering occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Weismiller, in this village, on Saturday, the occasion being the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage, which occurred on the 22nd January, 1855, in a log house which stood for many years on the river bank opposite Mr. E. E. Ratz' residence. Both had come from Germany about 1851, the bride, then Miss Sophia Holsshuh, settling near Linwood with her parents, and Mr. Weismiller coming almost direct to Wellesley, where the pair have lived continuously ever since their marriage. Mr. Weismiller is now 74 years of age and his wife 66. All of their children and eight of their ten grandchildren were present at the golden wedding celebration last Saturday, as follows: Mr. and Mrs. David Weismiller and their three children, Sydney, Lousa and Harry, of Toronto; Mrs. Thos. Lesparance (Sophia), Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. John Niebel (Philipina) and their son, Ellwood, Detroit; Mrs. Jos. Lesparance (Catherine) and son, Maurice, of Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. John Weismiller, and their children Willie and Marguerite, of Hensall; Miss Melinda Weismiller at home; and a granddaughter, Mrs. Happe, (nee Miss Clara Dahm) of Windsor. Other relatives present were Messrs. Fred and Sam'l Holshuh and their ladies, of North Wellesley, and Mr. and Mrs. Shaefer, of Heidelberg, Mrs. Weismiller's brothers and sisters. The golden wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Helm, their pastor, after which the gathering sat down to the sumptuous dinner. Among the presents and tokens of love was a heavy purse of gold from the children. The family remained with their aged parents over Sunday visiting and renewing acquaintances with their childhood friends here. The entire community joins in extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Weismiller, who through their long residence here have always been held in the very highest esteem by all who knew them. Both are still in excellent health and we express the general sentiment in hoping they will be permitted to remain together in happiness and prosperity for many years to come.

Wellesley Maple Leaf Jul 6 1905 pg 3

Occupation:
Worked for Justus Werner.

John married Sophia Elisabetha Holzschuh 22 Jan 1855. Sophia (daughter of Johann Georg "John" Holzschuh and Eva Regina "Regina" Rhein) was born 20 Sep 1839, Neckarbischofsheim, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; was christened 29 Sep 1839, Neckarbischofsheim, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 30 Mar 1923, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Prairie Rest Cemetery, Assiniboia, , Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: story, pioneer
• Name: Sophia Elisabetha Weismueller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225884
• Immigration: 1847
• Immigration: 22 Jun 1847, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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"Weismiller: Mrs. Sophia Weismiller One more pioneer, in the person of Mrs. Sophia Weismiller, has passed to the Great Beyond, after reaching the ripe old age of almost eighty-four years. Her husband, John Weismiller having predeceased her some fifteen years ago. Mrs. Weismiller, nee Miss Sophia Holzshuh, settled with her parents in the County of Waterloo, Township of Wellesley, in the early Fifties when the country was practically all bush and the bears were roaming at large. She, being the eldest of six, necessarily had to help to bear the burden of the hardships encountered in pioneer life. In 1855 she was joined in Wedlock and settled in Wellesley village, where they resided continuously for fifty two years. To this happy union were born four daughters and two sons, of whom the following survive, namely: Mrs. J, Neibel of Detroit, Mich; Mrs, J. Lesperance of Windsor, Ont; Mrs. J. Barnes of Assiniboia, and John, of Crepar, Sask

In 1905 after fifty years of Wedded life, they celebrated their Golden Wedding at which were gathered six children and eight Grandchildren and about fifty close and lifelong friends. In 1907 they bid adieu to their many friends to reside with their youngest daughter, Mrs. John Barnes, at Tavistock, Ont., where her life partner was called to his Heavenly home, leaving her to mourn the loss of a dearly beloved husband. Endeared by so many long years of close companionship, but being of strong constitution, and having always lived a very active life, she migrated with her daughter and son-in-law to the far West, where she resided till her Heavenly Father, to whom she at all times entrusted her every care, called her home to her reward. During the last five years she was afflicted with poor health but she bore her lot with great fortitude, waiting and being ready for the hour to come when she could join her loved ones who have gone before."

The Tavistock Gazette: Thursday. April 19, 1923

Immigration:
Passenger Ship "Erie"
Jean B. age 35
Jean B. aged 4
Phillippina aged 1y 6m,
Sophia aged 7
Regina B. aged 33
Catherine B. aged 9
[some ages off]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211794
• Residence: 1816, Alsfeld, , Hessen, Germany

Johann — Anna Kunigunda "Kunigunda" Buettner. Anna was born CA 1789; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Kunigunda "Kunigunda" Weismueller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226477
• Residence: 1816, Alsfeld, , Hessen, Germany

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• Name: John Holzschuh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165934
• Residence: 1836, Neckarbischofsheim, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• Immigration: 22 Jun 1847, New York City, New York, USA.
• Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Directory: 1864, Wellesley Township - West Concession 10 Lot 03, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Neckarbischofsheim in the State of Baden-Wurttemberg, Admin. Region of Karlsruhe, District of Rhein-Neckar-Kreis

Immigration:
Passenger Ship "Erie"
Jean B. age 35
Jean B. aged 4
Phillippina aged 1y 6m,
Sophia aged 7
Regina B. aged 33
Catherine B. aged 9
[some ages off]

Johann married Eva Regina "Regina" Rhein 10 Nov 1835, Neckarbischofsheim, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Eva was born 31 Mar 1811, Rappenau, , Bayern, Germany; was christened 7 Apr 1811; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eva Regina "Regina" Holzschuh
• Name: Regina Rain
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-236924
• Immigration: 22 Jun 1847, New York City, New York, USA.
• Immigration: 22 Jun 1847, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Immigration:
Passenger Ship "Erie"
Jean B. age 35
Jean B. aged 4
Phillippina aged 1y 6m,
Sophia aged 7
Regina 33

Immigration:
Passenger Ship "Erie"
Jean B. age 35
Jean B. aged 4
Phillippina aged 1y 6m,
Sophia aged 7
Regina B. aged 33
Catherine B. aged 9
[some ages off]