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Verna Elizabeth Cole

Female 1906 - 1972  (65 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Verna Elizabeth Cole was born 21 Feb 1906, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of James Charles Cole and Catherine Schedewitz); died 1972; was buried , Woodland Public Cemetery, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Verna Elizabeth Kewley
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352796

    Verna married Gordon Edmund Kewley 24 Dec 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Gordon was born 18 Dec 1903, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Patricia Kewley was born 1928; died 22 Feb 2015, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Charles Cole was born 14 Jun 1876; died 30 Jan 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Feb 1956, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352794
    • Birth: 14 Jun 1877, , Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster, Ice Deliveries
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1956, 94 Courtland St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    James C. Cole

    James Charles Cole, 78, of 94 Courtland Ave. East, died Monday at K-W Hospital after a brief illness.

    Born June 14, 1877 in Clinton, Mr, Cole was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Harvey J. Cole. A former employee of Kitchener Public Utilities Commission for many years, Mr. Cole lived here for about 50 years.

    He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Catharine Schedewits in November, 1934. Surviving are his wife, the former Ella Thaler, a son, James C., Toronto; two stepsons, Arthur W. Luening and Hubert Luening; three daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Verna) Kewley, all of Kitchener; Mrs. George (Delphine) Browne and Mrs. Arthur (Reta) Morison, both of Waterloo; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Taylor, Ajax; Mrs. Morley Totten, London, Ont., eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A brother and a sister predeceased him.

    Funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 3: 30 p.m. at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, where the body is resting. Officiating will be Rev. J. H. Getz of Calvary Memorial Evangelical UB Church. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 31 Jan 1956 pg 5

    Birth:
    From Birth Record.

    James married Catherine Schedewitz 20 Apr 1904, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Simon Schedewitz and Elizabeth Zinkann) was born 4 Dec 1881, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Nov 1934, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherine Schedewitz was born 4 Dec 1881, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Simon Schedewitz and Elizabeth Zinkann); died 25 Nov 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Nov 1934, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Cole
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352795
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    MRS. JAMES COLE

    The death of Mrs. James Cole occurred suddenly at her home, 1361 King street east yesterday, as a result of a heart attack. Mrs. Cole was born in Peel township on December 4, 1881. She is survived by her hnriband, one son and three daughters, the children being James Jr., at home, Mrs. Gordon Kewley, Kitchener, Miss Delphine Cole at home and Miss Reta Cole at home. There are four brothers, John Schedewitz, Bridgeport, Charles, George and Henry Schedewitz, all of Kitchener: three sisters, Mrs. Gordon Hughson of Ayr, Mrs. Albert Warner and Mrs. Oscar Miller, both of Kitchener. The funeral will he held private, from the home, 1361 King street east, at two o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, with public services at 2.30 o'clock at St. Matthew's Lutheran church of which the deceased was a member. Interment will be made in St. Peter's Lutheran cemetery. The remains will rest at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until tomorrow evening, when they will be taken to the residence.

    Kitchener Daily Record 26 Nov 1934 pg 11

    Children:
    1. James Harold Cole was born 6 Feb 1905; died 5 Mar 1905; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Irma E. Cole was born Feb 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 1. Verna Elizabeth Cole was born 21 Feb 1906, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Woodland Public Cemetery, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario.
    4. Gladys "Delphine" Cole was born 26 Jan 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1973; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Margaret Rita "Rita" Cole was born 19 Aug 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1993; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Howard Edwin Cole was born 24 Feb 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. James C. Cole was born Abt 1919; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Simon Schedewitz was born 21 Jan 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Conrad Schedewitz and Margaretha "Margaret" Shoeltz); died 28 Nov 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91412058
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54469
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Retired: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Former Woolwich Resident Passes

    Simon Schedewitz Was an Uncle of Councillor Albert Schedewitz; Funeral Held Today

    Simon Schedewitz, Woolwich native, who died in Kitchener Monday, was laid to rest in Elmira cemetery this Thursday afternoon. The late Mr. Schedewitz, who was an uncle of Councillor Albert Schedewitz, had been ill two months. He was in his 73rd year, being born in Woolwich in 1885.

    The deceased man is survived by four sons and four daughters. They are: John of Bridgeport; George, Charles and Henry of Kitchener; Mrs. J. C. Cole, Kitchener; Mrs. Gordon Hughson, Breslau; Mrs. Bert Warner and Mrs. Oscar Miller, Kitchener. There are also 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One son, Albert, predeceased him 11 years ago.


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    Former Woolwich Resident Passes

    Simon Schedewitz Was An Uncle of Councilor Albert Schedewitz; Funeral Held Today


    Simon Schedewitz, Woolwich native, who died in Kitchener Monday, was laid to rest in Elmira cemetery this Thursday afternoon. The late Mr. Schedewitz, who was an uncle of Councilor Albert Schedewitz, had been ill two months. He was in his 73rd year. being born in Woolwich in 1885.

    The deceased man is survived by four sons and four daughters. They are: John, of Bridgeport; George, Charles and Henry. of Kitchener; Mrs. J. C. Cole, Kitchener; Mrs. Gordon Hughson, Breslau; Mrs. Bert Warner and Mrs. Oscar Miller. Kitchener. There fare also 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. One son. Albert, predeceased him 11 years ago.

    Simon married Elizabeth Zinkann 31 Mar 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Conrad N. Zinkann and Elisabeth Horst) was born 30 Apr 1854, , Germany; died 25 Oct 1922, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Elizabeth Zinkann was born 30 Apr 1854, , Germany (daughter of Conrad N. Zinkann and Elisabeth Horst); died 25 Oct 1922, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91412159
    • Nationality: , Canada
    • Name: Elizabeth Schedewitz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54470
    • Immigration: 1857, , Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; R. Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:


    DEATH OF MRS. SIMON SCHEDEWITZ SUDDEN-DUE TO HEART FAILURE

    Extremely sudden was the death of Mrs. Simon Schedewitz, of Floradale, who was found dead in her bed yesterday morning by members of her family. When she retired for the night Tuesday evening she seemed to be enjoying her usual health, but it is thought that heart failure set in during the night and caused her death without even awakening her. Though she had never been ill, she had been troubled with her heart for some time. Her death has come as a great shock to the community.

    Born in 1854 in Germany, the late Mrs. Schedewitz came to this country when three years of age, accompanying her parents Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Zinkann, who settled in Wellesley township. She continued to live there until her marriage to Mr. Schedewitz, when they settled in Woolwich township. Two years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Schedewitz moved to Floradale, selling their farm about five miles north east of Elmira.

    Besides her husband, the late Mrs. Schedewitz leaves eight children as follows: John, of Bridgeport; Mrs. Cole, of Kitchener; Mrs. Hewson, of Woolwich; George, of Bridgeport; Mrs. Winfield, of Kitchener; Charles of Pilkington; and Henry of Floradale.

    The funeral takes place on Saturday afternoon from the residence at Floradale. Services will also be held at St. Paul's Church, Elmira, and thence to the Elmira Union Cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Albert Conrad Schedewitz was born 3 Sep 1878, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1916; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John William Schedewitz was born 21 Mar 1880, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Catherine Schedewitz was born 4 Dec 1881, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Nov 1934, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Schedewitz was born 1885, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Charles D. Schedewitz was born 29 Nov 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1980; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Emily Barbara Schedewitz was born 2 Jul 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Bertha Schedewitz was born 8 Aug 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Henry Schedewitz was born 25 Jul 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Conrad Schedewitz was born 25 Jan 1819, , Germany; died 21 Sep 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92630465
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54475
    • Immigration: 1854, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer

    Notes:

    An old Pioneer Buried.

    St. Pauls Luth. Congregation buried one of its oldest members on Saturday in the person of Conrad Schedewitz. Deceased was a native of Germany but had lived in this district over 50 years. He was married 57 years. His wife died a few years ago, 5 children also died. He is survived by two sons, 16 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. He died on the 21st inst. at the age of 85 years 7 months and 26 days.


    Elmira Signet 22 Sep 1904

    Conrad — Margaretha "Margaret" Shoeltz. Margaretha was born 24 May 1816, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 29 Aug 1898, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Margaretha "Margaret" Shoeltz was born 24 May 1816, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 29 Aug 1898, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92630129
    • Name: Margaretha "Margaret" Schedewitz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54476
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs. Schedewitz, wife of Conrad Schedewitz, who lives with his son Simon about 4 miles west of Elmira. She too was of German birth, and experienced the hardships of pioneer life in the backwoods. She had been in good health for her age until about a week before her death, when she got inflammation of the lungs which caused her death. For the last eight years she was able to read, day or night without spectacles. Deceased leaves a sorrowing husband and two sons besides many grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She reached the ripe old age of about 83 years.


    THE ELMIRA ADVERTISER September 1, 1898

    Children:
    1. John Schedewitz was born 13 Oct 1843, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 7 May 1922, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 6. Simon Schedewitz was born 21 Jan 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  Conrad N. Zinkann was born 24 Apr 1822, , Germany; died 19 Sep 1906; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46728
    • Engagement: 1857
    • Naturalization: 1860
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Conrad — Elisabeth Horst. Elisabeth was born 1819, , Germany; died Bef 1881. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Elisabeth Horst was born 1819, , Germany; died Bef 1881.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elisabeth Zinkann
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226639
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; R. Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Philip Zinkan was born 1843, , Hessen-Nassau, Germany; died 9 Nov 1910, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Conrad Zinkann was born 1847, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. John H. Zinkan was born 23 Oct 1850, , Germany; died 17 Jun 1919, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 7. Elizabeth Zinkann was born 30 Apr 1854, , Germany; died 25 Oct 1922, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Zinkann was born 1856, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1915, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayton Union Cemetery, Ayton, Grey Co., Ontario.
    6. Carl "Charles" Zinkan was born 12 May 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1915, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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