Jessie Norine Weichel

Other Events:

• Name: Jessie Norine Stauffer
• Name: Norine Weichel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41206
• Residence: 1905, Allen St. E., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Jessie married Noah Abram "Abe" Stauffer 23 Sep 1926, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Noah (son of Obal Betzner Stauffer and Magdalena Hallman) was born 7 Jun 1900, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. William Grant Stauffer was born 23 Jun 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1953, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario.

Other Events:

• Name: Billy Weichel
• Name: W. G. Weichel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41204
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1896, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hardware Store
• Photograph Individual: 1903
• Residence: 1905, Allen St. E., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant, Hardware
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Elected Office: 1922, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mayor of Waterloo, Ontario
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Waterloo businessman and politician Billy Weichel was known as the Old Warrior; his most memorable battle being the federal election of 1911 when he defeated William Lyon Mackenzie King. Weichel defeated King, who was the labour minister in the Liberal Laurier government, by 315 votes to win Waterloo North for the Conservatives. It was believed that Weichel won on the issue of free trade with the United States. Weichel's Conservatives opposed reciprocity at a time when Kitchener-Waterloo manufacturers and labourers feared an influx of cheap American goods

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Mr. Wm. G. Weichel is manager of the Waterloo store [M. Weichel and son]. Under his management the business, which comprises practically similar lines of goods as are kept in Elmira, is constantly increasing and gaining in favor. The large quantities of goods required by the firm, enables them to place their orders on the most advantageous terms.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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W. G. Weichel, born in Elmira, July 20th, 1870, resided in Elmira until he was twenty, and then left for Galt, where he was employed in Shurly & Dietrich's factory as shipping clerk for three years and then represented them as traveller on the road for the next four years. Bought out a hardware business in the town of Waterloo from J. W. Fear & Co., formerly occupied by N. Killer & Son, under the firm name of M. Weichel & Son, which firm at that time was operating a store and is at the present time operating a store in Elmira. Was President of the Board of Trade in 1908, and President of the Canadian Club of Berlin and Waterloo for 1910. Served in the Town Council as Councillor for two years, one year as Deputy Reeve, and was elected Mayor by acclamation after the death of Levi Graybill, the former Mayor. On September 21st, 1911, was elected member of the House of Commons, defeating the former Minister of Labor, the Hon. W. L. M. King. A popular, aggressive member, who serves his constituency faithfully. Always on the job\emdash courteous and thorough. A public man of sterling worth to the Dominion.


Official souvenir of the celebration of cityhood, July 17th 1912, Berlin, Ontario, The German Printing and Publishing Co

William married Jessie Rose Kinsman 19 Aug 1896, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jessie (daughter of Richard Kinsman and Isabella, daughter of Richard H. Kinsman and Isabella McCulloch Grant) was born 9 Feb 1873, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1926; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Jessie Rose Weichel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101513
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1905, Allen St. E., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

MRS. W. G. WEICHEL CALLED BY DEATH

Wife of MP for North Waterloo Succumbs to Sudden Heart Seizure

LOSS IS MOURNED IN ELMIRA

Relatives and Friends from Town Pay Last Respects to Beloved Woman

Followed by a large concourse of friends and relatives the funeral of the late Mrs. W. G. Weichel, wife of W. G. Weichel, the member of the Provincial Legislature for North Waterloo took place Monday afternoon form her late residence on Allan Street, Waterloo to the St. James' United church where services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Harvey, pastor. Following services the cortege proceeded to Mount Hope where interment was made.

The funeral procession consisted of more than 50 automobiles, four of which were used as conveyances for the numerous moral tributes.

Among those who attended the funeral from Elmira were Mrs. M. Weichel Sr., Mr. John Weichel and Miss Marie, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ruppel and sons, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ruppel, Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Weichel, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heimbecher, Mr. Charles Weichel, Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Weichel, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Kiluck, Mr. Oscar Weichel, Mr. Harry Weichel, Mrs. Will Ludwig, Mrs. E. M. Matthews, Mrs. John Miller, Messrs. Oscar Vogt, E. M. Arnold, Arthur Ullyot, Henry Muth, Harry Zilliax and Howard Schedewitz.

The honorary pallbearers were Messrs. E. F. Seagram, Hon. Jos. Thompson, speaker of the Ontario House, Hon. Lincoln Goldie, provincial secretary, W. Carthew, J. J. Seitz, A. G. Gough, Reinhold Lang, Harvey Sims, Oscar Vogt, and Edgar Bauer. The active pallbearers were C. A. Boehm, A. Foster, C. W. Snider, J. S. Roos, W. Bricker and H. Hass.

The death of Mrs. Weichel, which occurred very suddenly, came as a great shock to her family as she had been in the best of health. Friday morning she was preparing to go to Toronto with her husband but changed her mind as she was not feeling well. An hour after Mr. Weichel had left she was seized with a heart attack from which she (continued on Page 3)

Elmira Signet 10 Jun 1926

Other Events:

• Business: M. Weichel & Son Co., Elmira, , Ontario, Canada
• Interesting: business, politics
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26030
• Immigration: 1859, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hardware Merchant
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hardware Merchant
• Residence: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant, Hardware
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Mr. Michael Weichel, has been a resident of Elmira since 1862. He came from Germany when 12 years of age. When 20 years of age he learned blacksmithing in Elmira. In 1868 he commenced a shop on his own account which he continued 12 years. In 1881 he bought the hardware business of Mr. Wachsmuth. He is a public spirited citizen and has done much towards the advancement of Elmira. He was the second Reeve of the Village of Elmira.

The Hardware Business of M. Weichel & Son has assumed large proportions. From a small beginning, it has grown to one of the largest enterprises of its kind in the County of Waterloo, comprising as it does, two large stores with immense stocks. From the beginning the firm has made it a practice to endeavor to please their customers and to supply them with anything they might want in hardware or kindred goods. They have constantly added new lines and are now handling apart from the ordinary class of hardware, coal, wood, binder twine, cement and other bulky goods. They have also a stove and tinware department in which they carry a heavy stock of stoves and furnaces of which they make a specialty. The tinsmithing department is under the management of a first-class experienced mechanic. In 1896 the firm started a store in Waterloo, on the same broad principles, which were responsible for their success in Elmira, with the result that they have now a very large and popular trade there.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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M. Weichel and Son Ltd., Hardware, Celebrates 75^th Year of Business

A special sale marks the 75^th anniversary of Elmira's oldest hardware store, M. Weichel and Son Ltd., this week. The store was founded in 1879 by Michael Weichel in a store leased from William Wachsmuth, on the site where the Dreisinger furniture store now stands. At that time two clerks were employed in the store, Mr. Weichel's 13 year-old son John and another man. In December 1885 the Weichels moved their stock, valued at $4000 into a store which stood on part of the ground now occupied by the E. S. Otto building. Mr. Weichel carried on business here for a year, meanwhile working on the building which was to become his permanent store.

When the Weichels had been in business in the permanent store for more than sixteen years fire destroyed the frame warehouse in back. 50 pounds of gunpowder were stored in the warehouse and the fire caused this to explode. This explosion brought the warehouse roof down on the fire and extinguished it. In those years the barter system was often used in dealings with farmers. Merchandise was exchanged for eggs and other foods. Sometimes as many as 200 dozen eggs were piled in the back of the store. Eggs brought ten cents a dozen then. In 1899 the Weichels bought the hardware store and stock of J. W. Fear, King street, south, Waterloo. At that time the company was formed with directors and shareholders. Mr. Weichel's brother, William G. Weichel, was the first manager of the Waterloo store. This store was sold in March, 1952 to William Schaefer, who had been its manager for 18 years.

For 35 years after the opening of the Elmira store coal and wood were sold there. This line of business was discontinued about the beginning of the first world war. At that time the price of coal was $6 a ton and wood sold at $5 a cord. Present management of the store is Oscar Ruppel, president; Harold Weichel, vice-president; H. (Lefty) Weichel, secretary-treasurer; Harold Ruppel, director. The store's shareholders are Mrs. Oscar Ruppel, Mr. H. O. Weichel, and Mrs. Ida Heimbecker. The five members of the store's staff are Philip Steenson, Louella Klinck, Wayne Pettie, Omer Bauman and Lawrence Frey.

The Elmira Signet, Thursday, November 4, 1954

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Weichel's Hdwe [hardware] those earlier days handled coal & wood. They had their sheds down by the C.N.R. and old Adam Weichel emptied many a coal car and also sang while doing it. The older Mike Weichel Sr was always the first one at the store at 7 a.m. and he was an elderly man then. John Weichel then took over with Oscar Ruppel. Then big (Mike Henry) came back from the west. After that Lefty took over as it stands today. Young Mike Oscar worked there awhile and then left for the first world war.

Memories of Bill Rudow, transcript of an original in the Elmira Branch, Waterloo Region Library by Marion Roes 2011

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MICHAEL WEICHEL

Last Monday death removed from Elmira one of her oldest and most highly respected citizens, in the person of Mr. Michael Weichel, a well known hardware merchant, who by dint of industry and enterprise. had acquired a high standing in the business sphere of the district throughout which he was widely known and appreciated. As a citizen he was known as a man of principle and integrity, considerate of the rights of others, honourable and reliable, energetic and enterprising in business, always ready to undertake and foster any project which promised to he of public benefit, foremost in the support of church and school work, and withal a stanch and substantial resident such as are required to uphold the standing of .a community.

Mr. Weichel was born in Hessen, Germany, on September 26th, 1842. When 12 years of age he emigrated to Canada with his mother, settling in this township. For a period of eight years he was engaged in farm work on the farm of the late Win. Peterson, near Hawkesville. Then he came to Elmira, where he learned the blacksmithing trade with the late Adam Heller. Later he started a blacksmith shop at east Heidelberg where he remained but a short time, after which he return to Elmira, and in company with Robert Lochran, bought out Mr. Heller. For some time the firm operated the two then existing blacksmith shops in Elmira. Later deceased became sole owner, and after being sixteen years in this business, he sold out to Mr. H. Oppertshauser, and acquired the hardware business then conducted by the late Wm. Wachsmuth in the store now occupied by Mr. C. Dreisinger. The transfer occurred 38 years ago. From the beginning the business increased and prospered and soon it became necessary to acquire more room, A new site was purchased and one of the most up-to-date hardware stores of the period was erected. With the assistance of his sons, deceased built up a business which called for expansion. Twenty-one years ago (in 1897), a branch store was started in Waterloo under the management of Mr. W. G. Weichel (ex-M. P. for North Waterloo). This store also was greatly improved and enjoyed a prosperous and growing trade under the firm name of M. Weichel & Sons. Besides increasing their own business, the firm took active interest in the formation of manufacturing enterprises which were responsible, in a great degree, for the rapid and substantial growth of Elmira at a time when prospects were not promising. Two years ago the business of the firm was changed into a joint stock company of which deceased was president up to the time of his death.

In 1878, after the death of the late John Ratz, who died while holding the office of Reeve of Elmira, Mr. Welchel was elected Reeve by acclamation In the former's stead. He was passionately fond of music and helped to organize the first brass band In Elmira in which he played for 18 years. He was also a member of St. Paul's Church Choir for 35 Years, in which he held the position of leading tenor up to the age of 70 years.

Deceased leaves to mourn the lose of a kind husband and Indulgent father; a widow, three sons and two daughters, namely, John and Henry, of Elmira; William G., of Waterloo; Clara (Mrs. Oscar Ruppel), and Edith (Mrs. Henry Heimbecher), both of Elmira.

He had reached the age of 75 years, 9 months and 21 days. The funeral will take place this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, at his late residence. Service will be held in St,Paul's Lutheran Church I of which deceased was a consistent member for many years.

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M. WEICHEL & SON.

It is not an exaggeration to say that the above firm are the most extensive hardware dealers in Waterloo County. They have two mammoth establishments, one here and one at Waterloo. The Elmira branch would make a very creditable display in a city. Their business was established about eighteen years ago. The senior member of the firm has climbed from the ground up, first earning his daily bread as a humble blacksmith, and to-day there are none of our business men who evince more push, energy and enterprise. Mr. John Weichel, the junior member is, from a business point of view, "A Chip of the Old Block" He is the chief manager of the business here. The main store or salesroom is 20x87 feet in dimensions, and all the available space is occupied by every description of shelf and heavy hardware. They also occupy four flats and a cellar. To look over the immense collection of shelf hardware, one cannot help but arrive. at the conclusion that it would be impossible to fail in getting any article known to the hardware profession. The endless variety of useful and necessary articles so conveniently and neatly arranged, compels me to say that this is a model hardware store in the strictest sense of the term. This firm also deals extensively in coal, having a coal shed at the G.TR. depot, and they buy coal, coal oil and cement in carload lots. They make a specialty of binder twine and handled thirty- three tons of twine last year.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 27 Jan 1898, p. 3

Michael married Margaret Schmidt 9 Jan 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Peter Schmidt and Henrietta Frauzman) was born CALC 20 Sep 1846, , Germany; died 22 Oct 1870, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Margaret Weichel
• Name: Margareta Smith
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-8483
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68449
• Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tool Finisher
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tool Polisher
• Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Polisher
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

After suffering very much for the past three years, Mr. Richard H. Kinsman, one of Galt's most respected citizens, passed away on Friday evening last at 10 o'clock. Deceased was born in Cornwall, England, in the year 1835, and came to Canada along with his parents and other members of the family in the 1847, settling for a year in Darlington after which they moved to Galt. The first few years he was in Galt he worked along with his father at stone masoning, retiring from this business about thirty-six years ago when H.H. Date started the Edge Tool Works (now owned by James Warlock & Co.), where he secured a position as polisher with that firm which he held until sickness compelled him to give it up a little over a year ago..... Deceased was a very prominent member of the Galt Methodist Church and on Sunday and week day meetings was always found, when well, in his place.


The Galt Reporter, 16 Sep 1894

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MR. RICHARD H. KINSMAN

After suffering very much for the past three years, Mr. Richard H. Kinsman, one of Galt's most respected citizens, passed away on Friday evening last, at 10 o'clock. Deceased was born in Cornwall, England, in the year 1835 and came to Canada along with his parents and other members of the family, in 1847, settling for a year at Darlington, after which they moved to Galt. The first few years he was in Galt he worked along with his father at stone masoning, retiring from this business, about thirty-six years ago, when H. H. Date started the Edge Tool Works, (now owned by James Warnock & Co.) where he secured a position as polisher with that firm, which he held until sickness compelled him to give it up a little over a year ago. In 1856 he was married to Isabella Grant (a daughter of the late James Grant of Glenmorris) who survives him along with six children, three boys and three girls, Richard, James and Nicholas. Bella (Mrs. Keating), Minnie and Jessie, who all reside in town. Deceased was a very prominent member of the Galt Methodist Church and on Sunday and week day meetings was always found, when well, in his place. The Resolution of Condolence, which will be found in another column and the draping of his pew on Sunday, showed in what esteem he was held by the Methodist Church as a body. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, from his late residence, Beverly street, to Mount View Cemetery and was attended by a large concourse of friends, fellow-workmen and relatives of the deceased. The services at the house and grave were conducted by Rev. J. G. Scott his pastor and were very solemn and impressive.

The Weekly Reformer 22 sep 1893 pg 1

Richard married Isabella McCulloch Grant 1856. Isabella (daughter of James Grant and Janet Ross) was born 11 Dec 1835, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 17 Oct 1912, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella McCulloch Kinsman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68450
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26036

George — Elizabeth Schaefer. Elizabeth was born 20 May 1821, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Weichel
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3155.45
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

In 1901 Elizabeth with a Michael Weichel in Elmira, Ontario probably her son. She is reported to have been born in Fürstengrund, Odenwaldkreis, Hessen, Deutschland, OT v. Bad König. More research needed.

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• Name: Peter Smith
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-268123
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Peter — Henrietta Frauzman. Henrietta was born 16 Sep 1821, , Germany; died 1904. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Henrietta Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-5917
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68452
• Occupation: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mason
• Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodiist
• Residence: 1873, Beverly St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

In Galt, on Thursday morning, at a quarter to 11 o'clock, Nicholas Kinsman, Sr., aged 78 years and 10 months. Deceased was an old and very much respected resident of Galt, and has left many friends who will long mourn him. Funeral, on Saturday afternoon, at three o'clock, from his late residence Beverly Street, to the Galt Cemetery.

Reporter Aug 29 1873 pg 3

Nicholas — Mary Elizabeth Coombe. Mary was born 24 Dec 1794, , England; died 18 Jan 1892; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Elizabeth Kinsman
• Name: Mary Elizabeth Kinsman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68453
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lady
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

'The death of this lady in her 98th year, which occurred last week, removed one of the very oldest, most respected residents of our town, and brings back the very early days of our town. Mr. and Mrs. Kinsman came to Galt in the Fall of 1847 or early in 1848, and her husband, being a mason by trade, after a short time erected a small stone house on the side of the road which then ran along Mill Creek between where Beverly Street now is and the railroad track. There was no road then where the road now runs under the CPR track, but the road then used came out of the creek through the land now owned by Mr. Thorn. Alison. The home stood there alone for many years, perhaps stands there yet, but the late Mr. Shade laying out Beverly Street, and the railway being built and changing the course of the old road, side tracked it, and left the only way of reaching it from Beverly Street.'

'Mrs. Kinsman was married in 1815, her husband dying in 1874, if we mistake not. Their family was very large, consisting of seventeen children, of whom only Mrs. Jane Wilkins, widow of the late William Wilkins, Mr. Nicholas Kinsman, stone road, and Mr. Richard Kinsman still survive, but there survive her as descendants, twenty-nine grandchildren, sixty-three great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. The deceased lady was a woman of very equable disposition, a humble and devoted Christian adherent of the Methodist Church, having been connected with that denomination almost from the first days of its struggle for existence. She was blessed in retaining her faculties, to the last and passed away most peacefully.^'1a


The Galt Reporter 19 Jan 1892

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138245

James — Janet Ross. Janet was born Abt 1812, Of, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Janet Grant
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138246