Charles David Stroh

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43327

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43326
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brickmaker
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Beer Bottler
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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William Stroh

One of the Twin-City's best known citizens, William Stroh, passed away on Monday morning, Sept. 28, following an extended illness, aged 59 years. The funeral was held on Wednesday morning from the home to the St. Mary's R. C. church for service and Mount Hope cemetery for interment. Deceased through his genial manner made many friends who will regret to learn of his passing. He was former owner of the Alexander House, Waterloo, and also of a Durham hotel. Six years ago he retired from the hotel business owing to failing health. There survive to mourn his loss two sons, Charles of Waterloo and Anthony of Kitchener, and four daughters, Miss Ella Stroh and Mrs. J. Miehm, Kitchener, Miss Mary Stroh of St. Clements and Mrs. L. Baker of Chicago.

Waterloo Chronicle 8 Oct 1925 pg 5

William married Sophia Carolina Kuntz 17 Nov 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sophia (daughter of David C. Kuntz and Magdalena Brandt) was born 30 Aug 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sophia Carolina Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43325
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: John Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47866
• Birth: 9 Apr 1821, Spechbach, Baden, Germany
• Immigration: 1844, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1849, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1860
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tavern Keeper
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Innkeeper - British Crown Hotel
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Among the first Catholic settlers, early in the thirties, were Blasius Beysang and his brother William, a little west of Heidelberg. In the house of the former Mass was celebrated for some time. Adolph Schickler is deemed the first-comer in St. Clement's Village. Mr. Anselle one of the first in Heidelberg. He was a Frenchman and kept a tavern. John Stroh from Baden opened the first tavern in the Village of St. Clement's and kept it almost to his death a few years ago. He was also the first postmaster and justice of the peace. In this latter capacity, he always tried to reconcile litigants and mostly succeeded. He was always a friend and support to the priests. Bishop and priests wrote to him on matters concerning the affairs of the church until the Mission obtained a resident priest.

The Catholic Church in Waterloo County, Book I, by Rev. Theobald Spetz

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JOHN STROH.

The father and pioneer of St. Clements is the subject of this sketch. He was born in Baden, Germany, in 1821, and landed upon the shores of America in 1838, being then fresh from the gay French capital, Paris, where he had been working at his trade as a cobbler. He had also worked in differ - parts of the Vaterland, France, Belgium, Switzerland and Italy. Being of a roving disposition and the slow- going countries of the Old World not being compatible with his energetic nature, he concluded to try his fortunes in the New World. He set sail on the good ship ...... from Havre, France, going direct to New Orleans, a portion of his route being on a boat down the Mississippi river. He worked at shoemaking in New Orleans for four years. Mr. Stroh describes that city as being about eight miles long at that time. From New Orleans he went to Pittsburg, Pa. But the Smoky City on the Ohio and Alleghany had no charms for him, and at the end of three months he returned to his first love, the city of Creoles, Italians and French.

In 1845 he left New Orleans and came to Canada, his first place of residence being St. Clements, where he now resides, enjoying the declining years of his life. He built the first house in the village and in which he lived. It is now the private residence of Mr. John Burbach. It was used as a tavern by Mr. Stroh, where he dispensed liquid refreshments to the settlers and furnished accommodation to the travelling public. He bears the proud distinction of having been the first hotel keeper here, and followed that business for forty-four consecutive years. When he first opened his hostelry a license could be procured for $16 per annum and a better article of whiskey than is now on tap could be purchased for nine dollars per barrel. The chronic toper could get a good sized "jag" for nine cents; a bed could be had for ten cents, and a single meal for two shillings.

Mr. Stroh was also the first postmaster of St. Clements, and after serving in this for over thirty years, retired in favor of the late Louis Kroetsch, Mr. Peter F. Schummer being now the encumbent. Mr. Stroh has also served as Magistrate for over thirty-three years, was Township Councillor four years and a member of the first Board of Health of Wellesley Township.

He was married in 1849 to Maria Simmer. They had ten children, two being dead. William is the husband of a daughter of Mr. L Kuntz, and is working in his father's brewery; Christina is the wife of Mr. Joseph Mears [Miehm], of Berlin, who is employed in one as the shirt factories of that town. Five are living in Chicago, viz: John, Henry, Teresa, (married) Olema, (married) and Kate (single.)

Mr. Stroh is an old time Tory, though he has voted occasionally for a good reform neighbor. When he came to this section the country was of yet sparsely settled, the wolf and the bear being still common. He was also the first merchant here and at which he was engaged for many years. He is still in prime physical condition, and will undoubtedly live to a grand old age.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 24 Nov 1898

Johannes married Mary Magdalena "Maggie" Simmer 1848. Mary (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Simmer and Christina Schratz) was born 15 Nov 1831, , Baden, Germany; died 23 May 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Birth: , USA
• Name: Margaret Simmer
• Name: Mary Magdalena "Maggie" Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106029
• Immigration: 1832, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• House: 81 Norman St., Waterloo, Ontario; moved "Nixon House"
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43324
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Elected Office: 1866, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo City
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Elected Office: 1876, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
• Historic Building: Abt 1880, 156 King St. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Kuntz-Eckert House
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Historic Building: Abt 1885, 167 King St. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Kuntz-Labatt
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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House:
David Kuntz founded the Spring Brewery (later renamed the L. Kuntz Park Brewery) in 1844. When he undertook one of the many expansions of his company's premises, on property to the south-west of King and William Streets, he moved this one-and-a-half-storey frame house westward by horse team to its present location.

Historic Building:
Built circa 1880 by Brewer David Kuntz on property acquired in 1856, from John Hoffman, it became the property of Anna Eckert in 1898 and it remained in her possession until her death. There have subsequently been three owners since 1977. The present owners are Krafa Consultants and Management Inc.
The house is a good example of a mid to late 19th century merchant's home. The two-storey yellow brick structure shows significant Italianate influences, emphasized in the elaborate roof brackets and the two storey projecting bay, with segmentally arched windows. The door is enhanced by its side-lights with a blind transom, which may be authentic or an early replacement for the glass that would normally be here. The porch retains its original detailing below the roof which is supported by chamfered porch posts. The house makes an interesting comparison to the Kuntz-Labatt house across the street.
The west facade and the north and south facades, ending at the one storey portion, of this historical Waterloo home received designation as a Heritage Landmark for its historic and architectural value<sup>1a

1a</sup>Designated Properties www. waterloo.ca

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The Kuntz-Labatt's House, which now holds offices and meeting rooms for the adjacent Edward R. Good Funeral Home, was built in the mid 1880s.
The brewery with which the home has long been associated was begun by David Kuntz in 1844. The oldest portions of the business date from 1864. By 1910, the Kuntz Brewery had grown to become Ontario's second largest brewery. Although the enterprise was sold to Carling's in 1929, the Kuntz name was retained until 1940. Colonel Hugh J. Heasley, Manager of Carling's lived in the home from 1944 until his death in 1978. The brewery was demolished in 1993.
Three impressive homes were built by Kuntz for family members on this site. The designated building is the only one remaining. All had similar important architectural features. Although early renovations have somewhat changed the structure, the home achieves a balanced design through the careful placement of windows, doors and Italianate features such as the paired brackets and round-headed windows in the gable. The verandahs, each supported by slender columns, are typical of late nineteenth century architecture.
The Kuntz-Labatt's house is both historically significant and architecturally attractive. For these reasons, the entire exterior was noted in the designation.<sup>1a

1a</sup>Designated Properties www. waterloo.ca

David married Magdalena Brandt 12 Jun 1848, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob? Brandt and Catharine Deiter) was born 1 Jan 1833, , Germany; died 7 Oct 1903, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Kuntz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43323
• Immigration: 1845, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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DEATH OF MRS KUNTZ.

Mrs. Magdalena Kuntz, relict of the late David Kuntz, died at her home Wednesday afternoon in her 72nd year. The funeral will take place from the residence, King St., on Saturday, Oct. 10th, at 10 o'clock a.m. to the R. C. church for service thence in the R. C. cemetery for interment.

The Chronicle Telegraph 9 Oct 1903 pg 5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196514
• Residence: 1821, Spechbach, Baden, Germany

Simon — Margaret Gleda Hechler. Margaret was born CA 1799; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Gleda Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196516
• Residence: 1821, Spechbach, Baden, Germany

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• Name: Henry Simmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-279559
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

Heinrich married Christina Schratz 1827. Christina was born 1802, , Hesse, Germany; died 30 Apr 1880, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Simmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-279561
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193411

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-241606

Jacob? — Catharine Deiter. Catharine (daughter of Deiter) was born 1807, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Brandt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-241605
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1885, House of Industry and Refuge Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1885, House of Industry and Refuge, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada