Dr. James Maurice "Maurice" Howlett

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• Name: Maurice Howlett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-314173
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-212.4000
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farming
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregation
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregrational
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm

Notes:

WESLEY HOWLETT

Following an illness of two months, Wesley Howlett, 67, of Colborne St., Elora, died Sunday at his residence. He was born March 31, 1886, at the farm home near Elmira, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Howlett. His marriage to Hilda Bowman, who survives him, took place September 17, 1913 in West Montrose. A member of the Elora United Church, he was active in Sunday school work. Also surviving are three sons, Dr. James Morris of Detroit, Rev. Floyd, a missionary in Japan, and Ralph of West Montrose; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Hamilton of Hanover and Mrs. Salome Shoemaker of West Montrose and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the residence and burial was in West Montrose Cemetery. Rev. T. J. Rees of Elora officiated, assisted by Rev. W. M. B. Metcalfe of Elmira. The body was at the residence.

Wesley married Hilda F. Bowman 17 Sep 1913, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hilda (daughter of Clemens Derstine Bowman and Charlotte Alice "Lottie" Peterson) was born 29 Aug 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1971; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hilda F. Howlett
• Eby ID Number: 00002-212.4
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114125
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Elected Office: 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Woolwich
• Occupation: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

The many friends of James Howlett, of Winterbourne, a gentleman well and favorably known not only in Elmira where he was born and reared but also throughout the township of Woolwich and the County of Waterloo, in the respective councils he had served as a member for a number of years, will regret to hear of his demise. He died at his residence last Wednesday of heart disease after having suffered there from occasionally for several years. As a public man deceased was highly respected and his honorable precepts were appreciated. As a citizen he enjoyed the respect of the community. He was a successful farmer and stock breeder and had acquired a fine homestead. He was the second son of the late Wm. Howlett and was raised on the farm now occupied by Mr. Aaron A. Weber, one mile east of Elmira. He had reached the age of 59 years and 2 months and leaves a widow two sons and one daughter to mourn the loss of a kind husband and provident father. The funeral which was largely attended took place last Saturday afternoon when his remains were interred in the Elmira Cemetery.

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ELMIRA

The "Grim Reaper" again visited our neighborhood on Wednesday, July 24, claiming for its victim the late Jas Howlett who for some time has been suffering from heart trouble. Mr. Howlett was widely and favorable known, being a man of sterling qualities and practiced veterinary for a number of years. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from his late residence to the Congregational Church and thence to the Elmira cemetery for interment. He leaves to mourn his loss a widow, two daugters and one son. Wesley, Salome at home and Clara (Mrs. R. Hamilton) of Essex, Ont. The services conducted by Revs. Hamilton were and Krauth of Winterbourne and Berlin and were largely attended. Both families have the deepest sympathies of the community in their bereavement.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 1 Aug 1912, p. 5

James married Anna Auman 18 Mar 1883, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Nicholaus Aumann and Anna Gela Tod) was born 15 Nov 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1929, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Howlett
• Name: Annie Auman
• Name: Annie Aumann
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166686
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Residence: 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Coongregational
• Residence: 1928, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: C. D. Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-212
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ontario Land Surveyor
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

Notes:

Clemens D. Bowman, "the second son, is a farmer, also P. L. surveyor and civil engineer. He resides near West Montrose. He is married to Charlotte A. Peterson. Their 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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In profound sorrow we announce the death of our beloved Father Clemens D. Bohman at Kitchener, Ontario on Thursday, December 13th, 1951 in his 95th year. The Funeral service will be held at the Keffer Funeral Home, 1206 King St. East, Kitchener, Ontario on Saturday, December 15th, 1951 at 2.00 o'clock p.m. thence to West Montrose United Church at 3.00 o'clock p. m. Interment in the adjoining Cemetery.

Funeral Card

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Clemens D. Bowman

Believed to be Canada's oldest land surveyor, Clemens D. Bowman of 111 Mill St. died Thurs- day at 94. He had been in ill health for some time.

Mr. Bowman was born at West Montrose where he lived until he came to Kitchener ten years ago. He made his home here with his daughter, Mrs. William (Edith) Whitehead. His wife predeceased some ten years ago.

Surviving are two sons, Edgar of Guelph and Howard of Ariss; and five daughters, Mrs. Whitehead, Mrs. Wesley (Hilda) Howlett of Elora; Mrs. M. (Lida) Jacobini of Hays, Kansas; Mrs. J. (Estella) Sobye of Beamsville and Mrs. Fred (Ruth) Black of Guelph.

The body is at the Keffer Funeral Home where a short service will be held Saturday at 2 pm thence to West Montrose United Church for funeral at 3 pm.. followed by interment at West Montrose.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Dec 1951, Thu Page 7

Clemens married Charlotte Alice "Lottie" Peterson 4 Oct 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Charlotte (daughter of Henry William Lewis "William" Peterson and Fanny Bristow) was born 6 Aug 1863, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1941, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Charlotte Alice "Lottie" Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-212.1
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
• Residence: 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

Notes:

MRS. C. D. BOWMAN

On Monday, Feb. 3, there passed away at her home, one mile north of West Montrose, Charlotte A. Peterson, in her 78th year, beloved wife of C. D. Bowman. Mrs. Bowman was born in 1863 in the Township of Woolwich, near Hawkesville, the daughter of Henry W. Peterson and Fanny Bristow. She was married on Oct. 4, 1882 and settled on the farm where she resided until the time of her death.

There were nine children born of this union, two of whom, Hugh and George predeceased her. She leaves to mourn her beloved husband, two sons, Edgar P. of Guelph and Howard of Arias, five daughters, Mrs. William Whitehead and Mrs. Wesley Howlett of West Montrose, Mrs. M. Jacobini of Hays, Kansas, Mrs. Joseph Sobye of Beamsville and Mrs. Fred Black of Kitchener. Three of her brothers, James, Henry and Charles Peterson, also survive her.

Mrs. Bowman was an active member of the United church at West Montrose and was a regular attendant of the church and Sunday School where she taught for a number of years. She was also an active worker in the Women's Missionary Society. Her kindly interest as a friend and neighbor will be greatly missed in the community.

The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon, Feb. 7, with a short service at her late residence at 2.30 p.m., standard time, thence to the United church at West Montrose for service. Burial will be made in the West Montrose cemetery. The remains are resting at her late home.

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MRS. CLEMENT BOWMAN By Record Correspondent


WEST MONTROSE. Feb. 4. Ill for some time, Mrs. Clement Bowman, 77, died yesterday afternoon at her home here. Born at Hawkesville, she was the former Charlotte Peterson. Deceased was married 58 years ago and was a member of West Montrose United church and Women's Missionary Society.

Surviving are her husband, two sons, Howard of Ariss and Edgar of Guelph, five daughters, Mrs. M. Jacobime of Kansas, Mrs. Joseph Sobye of Beamsville, Mrs. Fred Black of Kitchener, Mrs. Wesley Howlett and Mrs. William Whitehead, both of West Montrose, three brothers, Charles Peterson of Hamilton, James Peterson of Beamsville and Henry Peterson of Toronto and three grandchildren. for some time Mrs. Clement Bow-[sic]

The funeral will be held Friday with a short service at her residence at 2.30 p.m. EST, followed by service at West Montrose United church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. A. W. Fosbuary will conduct the services. Remains will rest at Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel, Elmira, until Wednesday morning when they will be removed to her residence.

Kitchener Daily Record 04 Feb 1941, Tue Page 13

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In Memoriam Passed Away At her home near West Montrose, Ontario, on Monday, February 3rd, 1941 Charlotte A. Peterson Beloved wife of C.D. Bowman In her 78th year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence on Friday, February 7th, at 2.30 p.m. Standard Time. Short service at the home, thence to the West Montrose United Church for service and interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25980
• Occupation: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

William married Mary Ann Howlett 21 Mar 1850, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 2 Dec 1827, , England; died 25 Jul 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Howlett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25979
• Immigration: 1838, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

After several years of great suffering there died last Monday at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Thos. Sherrington, Mrs. Mary Ann Howlett relict of the late John [should read William] Howlett, who was one of the oldest settlers of the Township of Woolwich. Deceased was a faithful helpmeet to her husband in the days of the trials of his pioneer life. Together they built up a fine farm home about a mile east of Elmira and furnished it with all the necessary appointments. They raised a large family of children and left them in comfortable circumstances. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Howlett removed to Elmira where she lived in a house of her own on Church St., for many years. When her disease which resulted in the loss of her feet by gangrene, had assumed desperate character, she was removed to the Galt Hospital in hopes that treatment there would prove more effective. It proved, however, that such should not be the case. Then she was brought back to the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. Sherrington, where everything that duty and love could suggest was done for her until death relieved her of her sufferings.

Deceased was known as a highly respectable lady. She leaves nine children - 7 daughters and 2 sons. They are as follows: - Mrs. G. Glennie, Dauphin, Man., Mrs. G. Auman, Mrs. J.E. Bowman, Mrs. Thos. Sherrington and Mrs. Ph. Lein of Elmira; Mrs. Bracey, of Winterbourne; Mrs. T. McCutcheon, of Chicago, Mr. John Hewlett, of Lakefield, Man., and Mr. Jas. Howlett, of Winterbourne, Reeve of Woolwich Township.

The funeral took place yesterday afternoon and was largely attended by relatives and friends.

Elmira Signet 28 Jul 1904

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34835
• Occupation: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith

Nicholaus married Anna Gela Tod 29 Aug 1848, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna was born 11 Nov 1820, , Germany; died 31 May 1909, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Gela Aumann
• Name: Anna Ginna Tod
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34836
• Residence: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1850, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101658200
• Eby ID Number: 00002-209
• 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; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Noah S. Bowman, "the eldest son of Jonathan Baumann, was born in Waterloo County, February 26th, 1820. On February 18th, 1845, he was married to Lydia Ann, daughter of Abraham and Rachel (Dierstein) Clemens. She was born August 26th, 1827. They resided on a farm near West Montrose, were he died May 4th, 1886. Their 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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May 4, 1886 Noah S. Baumann died in West Montrose at age of 66 years.

Berliner Journal 6 May 1886

Noah married Lydia Ann Clemens 18 Feb 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Deacon Abraham S. Clemens and Rachel Dierstein) was born 26 Aug 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1904; was buried 19 Oct 1904, West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Ann Bowman
• Name: Lydia Ann Elsley
• Residence: West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1818
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

Lydia Ann Clemens, "was born August 26th, 1827. On February 18th, 1845, she was married to Noah S. Bowman. They resided on a farm near West Montrose where he died May 4th, 1886. Some time after Mr. Bowman's death she was married to William Elsley. They now reside in West Montrose"

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 MRS. ELSLEY.

At 12 o'clock on Sat. night last at the residence of her son, Mr. C. D. Bowman, Mrs. Elsley passed peacefully away. During the past two weeks, she has been seriously ill, and her physician, Dr. Ullyott, had but slight hope of her recovery. For a number of years Mr. and Mrs. Elsley resided in the village of West Montrose, but for some time past, owing to increasing feebleness, the old couple found a comfortable home in the commodious residence of her son, about a mile north of the village. There kind and loving hands ministered to the requirements of paralytic weakness, and encircled by tenderness and affection after a useful honored life this estimable lady in her seventy-eight year passed calmly to her eternal home. The funeral was held on Wednesday Oct. 19^th after the hour of 10 o'clock a.m., the interment being at West Montrose cemetery. The various members of the family, who resided in Pennsylvania and New York arrived in time to see their well beloved mother prior to her departure for a better world; Mr. Byron Bowman, a successful druggist of Lyons, N. Y., Mr. George Bowman, Banker, and Rev. John Lynn M. A., Mr. Lynn and daughter Lida were present at the death bed. The beautiful and devoted life in harmony with the pure and ennobling graces of Christian character will live on in the memory of all who knew her in a more vital memorial than that of marble, a life that lives on, a blessed inspiration to surviving relatives and friends, pointing with no uncertain hand to a glorious immortality. Deceased was in her 78^th year.

Elmira Signet 20 Oct 1904

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• Interesting: story, military, pioneer
• Name: H. W. Peterson
• Name: William Peterson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26909
• Immigration: 1826
• Birth: 6 Mar 1832
• Immigration: 1834, , Canada
• Residence: 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

Notes:

The Late Henry W. Peterson of Hawkesville

There passed away on Thursday, August 20th, 1913, a familiar figure and one of the few remaining pioneer settlers of the County of Waterloo, in the person of Henry William Peterson, of Hawkesville, in his 92nd year. The deceased was born in Somerset County, Pa., March 6th, 1822, the son of Charles Lewis Peterson and Theresa Boyer, of Baltimore, Md. He, with his parents, came to Upper Canada in 1826 and settled in Markham Township, County of York. IN 1839 they removed to a farm about one mile from St. Jacobs and about five years afterwards settled on the homestead property on the Conestogo River, Tp. of Woolwich, now known as the DeKay Farm. In 1894 the deceased retired from active farming operations and made his residence in Hawkesville up to the time of his death.

The late Mr. Peterson was a man of strong character, cheerful disposition and artistic taste. He was a great believer in making the home life of a farm as attractive as that of the city to which the delightful surroundings of his own late farm today testify. He also took a great interest in the breeding of horses and other stock being among the first to import thoroughbred stock into the County. He took a keen interest in all public matters and always wished to hear all sides of a question before forming his opinion. His political proclivities were Liberal and in religion he was a member of the Church of the United Brethren. He often recounted the stirring events of the Rebellion of 1837 in the vicinity of Toronto and retained his mentality to the last.

The deceased was married to Fanny Bristow who predeceased him in 1893 leaving his surviving children, Alexander, Ex-Warden of Waterloo County; James, of Dundalk, Ont.; Hannah, at home; John, of Grenfell, Sask.; Henry, of St. Jacobs; Charlotte, now Mrs. Clemens D. Bowman, of West Montrose; and Charles, of Hamilton, Ont. The interment took place at Hawkesville on Saturday, the 23rd instant, in presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives. The religious services were conducted by Rev. John Lynn, Berlin, and Rev. L. Thoms, of Hawkesville. The pall-bearers were, Howard Bowman, Leslie, William, Gordon, Clayton, and Birrell Peterson, all grandsons of the deceased.

Elmira Signet Aug 28 1913 pg 3

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Fanny Bristow b. 12 Nov 1827 Shipley, Sussex
m. 23 Mar 1847 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
d. 20 Oct 1893 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario

Henry William Lewis Peterson b. 6 Mar 1822 ?, Pennsylvania
d. 20 Aug 1913, Hawkesville, Waterloo Co, Ontario

Alexander Peterson b. 12 Dec 1847 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Elizabeth Snider m. 21 Nov 1871 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
6 known children d. 8 Sep 1920 St Jacobs, Waterloo Co, Ontario

James Albert Peterson b. 18 Sep 1849 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Ann Joyner m. 25 Oct 1875 Kingston, Frontenac Co, Ontario
6 known children d. 23 Dec 1941 Beamsville, Lincoln Co, Ontario

Hannah Lavinia Peterson b. 20 Mar 1852 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
dnm
d. 19 Mar 1922 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario

John E Peterson b. 26 Apr 1856 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Lucy C Hill m. 1 10 Jan 1882 Sutton, York Co, Ontario
no known children
Lizzie Thompson m. 2 @ 1904 Saskatchewan, Canada
1 known child d. ? likely Saskatchewan

Henry Peterson b. 25 Nov 1859 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Agnes Winn m. 14 Feb 1882 Hawkesville, Waterloo Co, Ontario
6 known children d. ?

Charlotte A Peterson b. 6 Aug 1863 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Clemens D Bowman m. 4 Oct 1882 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
9 known children d. 3 Feb 1941 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario

Charles Edward Peterson b. 4 Jul 1865 Woolwich Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Jean (Jennie) McCulloch m. 20 Aug 1897 Hawkesville, Waterloo Co, Ontario
1 known child d. 1943?

From: Roger Miller

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In Memoriam Died At Hawkesville Wednesday, August 20th, 1913 H. W. Peterson Aged 91 years, 5 months and 14 days The Funeral will be held from his late residence on Saturday afternon, August 23rd, at 2 o'clock, to Hawkesville Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Henry married Fanny Bristow 23 Mar 1847, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Fanny (daughter of Edward Bristow and Hannah Streeter) was born 20 Nov 1827, Shipley, Sussex, England; died 20 Oct 1893, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95189771
• Name: Fanny Peterson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26910
• Residence: 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Died near Hawksville on Friday, Oct. 20th Fannie, beloved wife of Mr. H.W. Peterson, aged 65 years, 11 months and 8 days. The deceased bore the reputation of being a most estimable, kind-hearted and benevolent lady who made many warm friends and acquaintances of those with whom she came in personal contact. These together with nearer relatives mourn her demise. The funeral, which took place on Sunday afternoon to the Hawksville Cemetery, was largely attended by the bereaved relatives and a large concourse of sympathizing friends and acquaintances.


ELMIRA ADVERTISER, October 26, 1893

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On Friday morning, Oct. 20th, Mrs. Wm. Peterson passed peacefully to her long home. Mrs. Peterson was a native of Sussex, Eng., and came to this country when but four years old, settling first near Elmira. For many years past she resided on the old homestead about a mile east of this village.…A noble wife, a loving mother,who will be sadly missed by the bereaved family. The remains were interred in the cemtery here on Sabbath afternoon.…Rev. J. Showers of the U. B. church, of which Mrs. Peterson was a member preached. [See also p. 9, col. 1]

Elmira Signet 26 Oct 1893 pg 8 col 4

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Death of Mrs. Wm. Peterson.

On Friday morning, Oct. 20th, Mrs. Wm. Peterson of Hawksville passed peacefully to her long home.

Mrs. Peterson was a native of Sussex, England, and came to this country when but 4 years old, settling first in Elmira. For many years past she resided on the "Old Home" about a mile east of Hawksville. During the past seven years she had been a great sufferer, and for some two months past has been gradually getting worse but not until a few days back were hopes of her recovery given up. Death comes as a relief. Mrs. Peterson's life was a living example of what a Christian may be. To the motherless she was a mother, to the stranger a friend, to the troubled a comforter. Her heart was ever open to the cry of the needy. Blessings followed wherever she went. She leaves a sorrowing family and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. Her remains were interred in the cemetery at Hawksville on Sabbath when friends from far and near came to pay their last tribute to the departed. Rev. Showers of the U. B. Church of which Mrs. Peterson was a member, preached an able sermon paying glowing tribute to the moral worth of such a character.

The stricken husband and family have the sincerest sympathy of their many friends.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 26 Oct 1893, p. 6