Lincoln John Good

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305851
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Lincoln — Ruth Elizabeth Schwartz. Ruth (daughter of Oscar B. Schwartz and Olive Auguste Piellusch) was born 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1987; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Arthur S. O. Good was born 15 May 1939; died 1 Aug 1998; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Gerald "Jerry" Good was born 8 Aug 1941, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 2003, Elliott Lake, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Occupation: 1411 King St., St. Jacobs, Ontario; blacksmith
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3247.2
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Blacksmith Until 75

Mr. Good Sr. was a blacksmith in St. Jacobs from the time he was 18 until he retired at 75. He died in 1957 at the age of 83. The business was a family affair started by Mrs. Woodall's great-grandfather Benjamin Good, who was succeeded by her grandfather, George Good. Mr. Sylvester Good then took over and his successor was his son, Mrs. Woodall's brother, Norman. Norman in turn sold the business to John B. Martin, the present proprietor.

35¢ For New Shoe

The exact year the business was started is not on record, but it is thought to have been more than 100 years ago - before Canada was formed. Mrs. Woodall can recall working around the shop as a child during school holidays, and working the hand-operated bellows. The prices charged in those days, as shown in some of the old ledgers which Mrs. Woodall has retained, were 10 cents for re-setting a shoe and 25 to 35 cents for a new shoe. "As children, we couldn't always understand why father couldn't give us everything we wanted, when we wanted it," commented Mrs. Woodall on these prices. "When we grew older, we understood better." Mr. Sylvester Good was only away from St. Jacobs once in his 83 years and that was when he went on a harvest excursion. Mrs. Woodall has preserved a number of papers concerning this historic family, some of which she has placed in the custody of the museum at Doon.

"Shoe Cost 35¢ In Early Days Of St. Jacobs Blacksmith Shop" in the Elmira Fair Dealer, August 22, 1962, pg 21. [Interview of Mrs. Jack Woodall, whose father was the late Sylvester Good.], submitted by Marion Roes 2011

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SYLVESTER GOOD

Sylvester Good, 81, of St. Jacobs died at Elmira Private Hospital Friday. Born in St. Jacobs, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Good, he was a blacksmith for 54 years until his retirement in 1950.

He was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters and of St. James Lutheran Church, St. Jacobs. His wife, the former Anna Schumacher, died in 1936.

Surviving are two sons, Walter, Kitchener, and Lincoln, St. Jacobs; two daughters, Mrs. Arnan (Marie) Good of Waterloo, and Mrs. Jack (Nelda) Woodall, Elmira; two brothers, John of Teeswater and Oscar of St. Jacobs, and 10 grandchildren. One son, Norman, and one daughter, Norma, predeceased him.

Funeral service was held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, St. Jacobs, with Rev. Gerhardt Becker in charge. The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Monday at 11 a.m. when removal was made to the church. Interment was in the Lutheran Cemetery.

Sylvester married Anna Catharine Schumacher 29 Oct 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Johannes "John" Schumacher and Katharina "Catherine" Binkle) was born 11 Dec 1877, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1936, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Catharine Good
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33383P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00041-3247
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith

Notes:

George Good, "was born March 17th, 1848. On December 7th, 1873, he was married to Mary Schmitt. They reside in St. Jacobs, Ontario, where he is engaged in blacksmithing. His family consists of five 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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Death of Mr. George Good - There passed away on Friday evening at his late home, corner Spring and Queen Streets, one of St. Jacobs' most highly esteemed and pioneer residents, Mr. George Good the well-known village blacksmith. Mr. Good came to this place about 40 years ago and through his upright dealing and genial manner made many warm friends. The funeral, which was held on Monday afternoon, from his late residence to the Evangelical Cemetery, was one of the largest held in this section for a number of years. Rev. W.O. Hehn assisted by Rev. Mr. Schmidt, of Berlin conducted the services. The church was filled, many not being able to gain admittance. The bereaved family, have the heart-felt sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Of the family the following are left to mourn the loss of a king and affectionate father and husband: - a sorrowing widow, a daughter, Miss Elsie, at home; Sylvester and Oscar, St. Jacobs; John Teeswater; and Israel, Regina; also two brothers, Joseph of Didsbury, and Jacob of Berlin. Mr. Good was 62 years of age and had been ill for some time, although only confined to this bed for a few weeks previous to his death. This summer he spent a couple of months in the Northwest, but the change only had the desired effect for a short time. When he felt his old trouble coming on again he hurried home to only survive a couple of months.

Elmira Advertiser Nov 3 1910

George married Mary Schmitt 7 Dec 1873, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Schmitt and Mary) was born 19 Jun 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1923, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Good
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3247.1
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

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• Name: Johannes Schuhmacher
• Name: John Schumacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-283811
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Johannes married Katharina "Catherine" Binkle 16 Sep 1875, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Katharina (daughter of Johann Theobald "Theobald" Binkle and Louise Schaefer) was born 6 Jul 1844, , Germany; died 14 Apr 1904, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Binkle
• Name: Katharina "Catherine" Schumacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120936
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Benjamin Gut
• Name: Benjamin Guth
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3239
• Residence: 1835, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1839, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Benjamin Good, "the eldest of the family, was born in West Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, June 24th, 1809. He came to Canada in 1831. In 1834 he was married to Barbara Huber who was born November 6th, 1809, and died January 24th, 1838. They lived on a farm about four miles north-west of the town of Waterloo. There were two children of the first marriage"


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.].

Benjamin married Barbara Bergey 6 Jan 1839, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Joseph Bergey and Elizabeth Wagner) was born 19 Sep 1813, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 11 Dec 1882; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Berge
• Name: Barbara Good
• Eby ID Number: 00004-838
• Residence: 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Barbara Bergey, "was born March 30th, 1812, and died March 18th, 1874 Barbara Bergey, " was born September 19th, 1813. She was married to Benjamin Good, January 6th, 1839. They resided at the Martin Mennonite Meeting House, where she died. Her death took place December 11th, 1882. They had ten 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-33386

John — Mary. Mary was born Abt 1820, of, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Schmitt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33387

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• Name: Philip Binkle
• Name: Theobald Binkle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75343

Johann — Louise Schaefer. Louise was born Abt 1816, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louise Binkle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75344