Elizabeth Ruth "Bette" Seiling

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• Name: Bette Seiling
• Name: Elizabeth Ruth "Bette" Musselman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45928

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MUSSELMAN, Bette (Mrs. Arthur P.)- Peacefully, as she wished, on Sunday, July 30, 2000, at her home, Elizabeth Ruth "Bette" (Seiling) Musselman of Elmira.

Wife of the late Arthur P. Musselman (December 1988). Dear mother of Judie and Bob Witney of St. Clements, Betty Ann and Harry Spink of Elmira and Peter and Donna Musselman of Waterloo. Also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Robin and Frank Rego, Matt and and Vicki Witney, Erin, Andrew and Rachel Spink and Tyler Downey and her great- granddaughter, Bryanne Witney; sis- ter of Jean Trapp of RR 1, Elmira and Shirley Braid of Elmira and sister-in- law of Trudy Seiling of Waterloo, Pete Musselman of Kitchener, Lloyd Musselman and Laura Tracey, both of Elmira.

Predeceased by her parents, Albert and Edna (Mackie) Seiling; one daugh- ter, Shirley Jean, in infancy; one brother, Donald Seiling and one sister, Dorothy, in childhood.

Bette was known for her generosity and heart of gold and was one of the best cooks in Waterloo County. No one ever left Bette's house hungry! Bette was Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of Elmira Legion Branch 469 and a founder of Elmira Meals on Wheels program.
The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Wednesday, trans- fer will be made to Trinity United Church, Elmira for funeral service at 11 a.m., with The Rev. Dr. Linda J. Bell officiating, followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery.

Elizabeth — Arthur Peter "Art" Musselman. Arthur (son of Peter S. Musselman and Evaline Scheifele) was born 2 Feb 1917, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1988; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Judith D. A. "Judie" Musselman was born 9 Jan 1947; died 10 Feb 2021; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
2. Betty Ann Musselman
3. Peter Musselman
4. Shirley Jean Musselman was born Aug 1951; died 17 Aug 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Business: Seiling Chicken Hatchery, Elmira, , Ontario, Canada
• Elected Office: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mayor - Elmira
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76476054
• Interesting: business, accident, life story, misfortune, politics,
• Invention: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seiling Hatchery Egg Incubator
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72048
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker

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Albert Seiling dies of crash injuries By Record Staff Writer

ELMIRA - Albert Seiling, 72, of Elmira died Monday at Petrolia Hospital from injuries suffered in an accident near Sarnia a week ago. A former mayor of Elmira, Mr. Seiling was born in Carrick Township March 17, 1898, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Seiling. He had been a Holstein breeder and, until his retirement in 1967, was proprieter of Seiling Chicken Hatchery here.

Surviving besides his wife the former Edna Mackie, are one son Donald of Elmira; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Bette) Musselman, Mrs. Carl (Jean) Trapp and Mrs. Ronald (Shirley) Braid, all of Elmira; a brother, Gordon of Elmira; three sisters, Mrs. William (Margaret) Forester of Poole and Mrs. Herbert (Rose) Oerhr- ing (sic) and Lila Seiling, both of Elmira; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Thursday at noon when removal will be made to Zion United Church for a service at 3 p.m. with Rev. M.E. Reuber officiating. Burial will be in Elmira cemetery

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l Have a Dream! After World War ll, John Gotdi, was a disenchanted civil servant in Switzerland. By 1950 he had two more children after Hans, Heidi, and Fred. He dreamed of a better life for them in a land far from the sectarian strife of war-torn Europe.

THE GOOD OLD DAYS BEFORE CANADA

His private passion was raising champion chickens as a hobby, in an enclosure behind the apartment buitding in which his family lived. His prize Mechelners won awards all over Switzerland for their laying prowess. Hardly a picture was taken in those post-war years which didn't feature chickens, chickens with kids, or kids with chickens. Below with Hans (John), who does not seem to be contemplating a career in the chicken business. Slowly a dream to turn his hobby into a profession became an obsession to move to Canada which was advertising itself as the perfect place for men of means who had initiative, were independent, self-reliant, and who were willing to work in agriculture like John Goldi clearly was. Above and right Hans (John), the otdest, Heidi and Fred, posed for their studio portraits taken in their "going to Canada" out?ts. ....

Albert Selling: Because of John Goldi's reputation as a breeder of champion chickens, famous Elmira chicken mogut Albert Semng, sponsored him to Canada, and John went to work for him for a few months in a hatchery Albert bought hockey sticks for Fred and John, who learned the national sport of their new country on the streets of Elmira. Though Aibert had tried his best, neither John or Fred made it to the NHL. (But Albert's grandson Rod, who was six years old, at the time, did. With typical modesty he always said he learned everything he knew from the Goldi boys.) But wage employment was not what Dad wanted. So he bought a farm with his lite sayings. Aberfeldy Dream Farm: Goldi brought his family to a farm at Aberfeldy, between London and Chatham, in February 1950 .....

John & Ruth Goldi Farm, Aberfeldy, Ontario - 1950-57 . (2016). Thecanadasite.com. Retrieved 2 October 2016, from https://thecanadasite.com/places/houses6_goldi.html

Invention:
Display at Waterloo Region Museum 2011

Albert married Edna Viola MacKie 6 Sep 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edna (daughter of John Alexander MacKie and Elizabeth Lottie Millard) was born 31 Jan 1897, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1974, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76476291
• Name: Edna Viola Seiling
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53593
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 23 at 3 p.m. for Mrs. Albert Seiling, the former Edna Mackie, who passed away Saturday in her home 97 Arthur Street, Elmira.

Mrs. Seiling was 77 years of age. She is survived by daughters, Mrs. Arthur P. Musselman, Mrs. Ronald (Shirley) Braid, Mrs. Carl Trapp, all of Elmira, fourteen grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Her husband, Albert Seiling and three brothers and one sister predeceased her.

Funeral services were held at Trinity United church, Burial, Elmira cemetery. Trillium Rebekah Lodge honored the deceased in a special memorial service, Tuesday night.

Elmira Signet 25 Jul 1974

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76476538
• Recording: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Rosy Oshering talking about the Seiling family
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68546
• Occupation: 1892, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, on Farm
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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John Seiling, 85, Elmira, was almost instantly killed at 5: 30 p.m. Sunday when he was struck by a car in front of the home of his son, Albert, on Arthur Street.

The accident occurred at the dangerous five-point intersection of Arthur street, South street, Edward street and Streeter Lane.

Police Chief Harry Jarvis, who investigated, said the car, driven by Elmer M. Bauman, 19, Springwater, Saskatchewan, and owned by his brother, Abner M. Bauman, R.R. 1, Elmira, struck the man as he crossed the intersection from west to east. The car was proceeding north.

Mr. Seiling is believed to have suffered a fractured skull and died of brain injuries.

He was carried into hs son's home and attended by Dr. J. T. McCullough. He was dead when the doctor arrived.

Dr. Le Roy Wagner, coroner, was called.

Mr. Seiling's clothing was badly torn. His watch was found on the pavement, stopped at 5: 30.

The right front headlight was knocked off the car and the right front fender was damaged.

Chief Jarvis said there were no actual witnesses to the accident.

Walter M. Martin, the only passenger in the car, said he didn't see Mr. Seiling until he was right in front of the car. The car struck him immediately. There was no inquest.

Charges are being laid against the driver.

The accident resulted in Elmira's first traffic fatality since August, 1938, when a five-year old boy was killed at Arthur and Water streets.

At the time of the accident Mr. Seiling was returning home from work at the Seiling hatchery, owned by his son with whom he lived.

Born near Hanover, Mr. Seiling had lived in Elmira for four years.

Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth Lasch; two sons, Albert and Gordon of Elmira; four daughters, Mrs. William (Margaret) Foerster of Poole and Mrs. Gertrude Payne, Mrs. Herbert (Rose) Oehring and Lila of Elmira; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Helwig of Hanover; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor., The funeral service was held Wednesday at 2: 30 p.m Burial was in the Elmira Union Cemetery. Rev. C. B. Heckendorn officiated.

Recording:
Park of a series consists of 40 oral histories conducted by a committee in the former Town of Elmira. The project began in 1974 when Abner Martin, Manager at the Canada Trust had a dream that people were being interviewed about the history of Elmira. Abner told his dream to Harry Wintsch and Harry got his wife, Enid involved. The committee included Mary Anne Kirkness, Elmira Library Supervisor; Abner Martin; Enid Wintsch; and Bob Huschka, Elmira High School history teacher. the interviews were conducted by Enid Wintsch, Lorene Bosomworth, Ruth Moldenhauer, Harry Wintsch, Bertha Thompson, Art Gorman, Joanne Venton, and Pat Weber. The project was funded in partnership between Canada Trust and the Township of Woolwich and continued until 1983.

John married Elizabeth Losch 15 Mar 1892, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Adam Losch and Margaret) was born Nov 1865, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1953; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76476611
• Name: Elizabeth Seiling
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70424
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Mrs. Elizabeth Seiling [first part of obituary was not photocopied] [Elmira, Jan. 27, 88 years]

Elmira, Mrs. Arthur (Gertrude) Peebles, Linwood, and Miss Lila Seiling of East Orange, N.J.; two sons, Albert and Gordon, both of Elmira; one sister, Mrs. Ernest Witter, Mildmay. Twelve grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren also survive. Her husband, John, predeceased her. The body is resting at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Friday afternoon at 2 .p.m., when removal will be made to the adjoining chapel for the funeral. Burial will be in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. C.B. Heckendorn will officiate

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Jan 1953

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53589
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; General Labourer
• Occupation: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Constable
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

John married Elizabeth Lottie Millard 15 Mar 1893, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of George Millard and Susannah Wismer) was born 10 Nov 1870, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Lottie MacKie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53590
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Adam Sieling
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102144
• Residence: 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Residence: 1861, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; Church of England

Adam married Anna Elisabeth Dürrbecker 22 Jan 1854, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of A. Dürrbecker, daughter of Andreas Doerbecker and Christina Oetzel) was born CALC 15 Oct 1832, , Germany; died 16 Jan 1910, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Elisabeth Doerbecker
• Name: Anna Elisabeth Seiling
• Name: Elisabeth Dürbecker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55350
• Residence: 1854, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1910, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102243

Adam — Margaret. Margaret was born Abt 1835, Of, Carrick Township, Bruce Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Losch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103183

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112654
• Residence: 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, 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 Scotland
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

George married Margaret Ann Hannah 2 Nov 1849, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born 1828, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Ann MacKie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112655
• Residence: 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48798
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslley Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

George married Susannah Wismer 1 Dec 1869, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Joseph Cressman Wismer and Charlotte Hewitt) was born 29 May 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1914, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susan Wismer
• Name: Susannah Ariss
• Name: Susannah Millard
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8238.2
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

We regret to record the death of Mrs. Wm. Ariss, who died on Friday afternoon last, as the result of a paralytic stroke with which she was seized on the previous Wednesday morning. She was just recovering from a serious attack of heart disease. Hence no hope was held out for her recovery. Thus suddenly ended a busy life spent in the loving care of her family Funeral too place on Wednesday.

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