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Sylvester John Meyer

Male 1899 - 1970  (70 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Sylvester John Meyer was born 9 Jun 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob S. Meyer and Catherine Affholder); died 19 Apr 1970, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47546
    • Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Picker, Rubber Factory
    • Residence: 1921, 96 Mansion St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Sylvester married Catherine Musselman 27 Aug 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Isaac W. Musselman and Catherine Hanley Baesler) was born 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jacob S. Meyer was born CALC 27 May 1855, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Meyer and Maria Eva Stroh); died 31 Dec 1927, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Jan 1928, Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Elected Office: Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Deputy Reeve - Wellesley Township
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47538
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1921, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farming, farn
    • Residence: 1921, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Notes:

    Jacob S. Meyer

    Jacob S. Meyer, a life-long resident of St. Clements, passed away there early this morning in his 73rd year after a short illness. Deceased who was born in St. Clements had devoted his entire life to the welfare of the community. He is survived by his wife, five sons, Alphons, of St. Clements, Walter, Lincoln and Leslie of Guelph and Sylvester of St.Thomas. Three daughters, Mrs. Ed Heimbuch and Mrs. Henry Hess of this city and Eva at home and three brothers, George and John of St. Clements and Adam of Waterloo. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at nine o'clock from his late residence to St. Clements R. C. church. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Kitchener Daily Record 31 Dec 1927 pg 15

    Jacob married Catherine Affholder 25 Nov 1879, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Ignatius "Ignatz" Affholder and Catherine Schiestel) was born 12 Apr 1859, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Dec 1941, Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherine Affholder was born 12 Apr 1859, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Ignatius "Ignatz" Affholder and Catherine Schiestel); died 28 Dec 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Dec 1941, Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Meyer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-110210
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1921, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Notes:

    MRS. CATHERINE MEYER

    Mrs. Catharine Meyer, 82, died yesterday at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. William Dunbrook, 13 Church Street, following an illness of a few weeks. Born at St. Clements on April 12, 1959, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ignes Aflholder of St. Clements. She attended St. Mary's R.C. Church and was a member of the Christian Mothers' Society. Surviving are five sons, " Alf " of St. Clements, Walter and Lincoln of Guelph, Sylvester of Detroit and Leslie of Kitchener, three daughters, Mrs. Edward Beaupre, Mrs. Henry L. Hess and Mrs. Dunbrook, all of Kitchener, one brother, Klem Affholder of Maddison. Wis., and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Koebel of St. Clements and Mrs. Joseph Hethrington of Hamilton. Nineteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Her husband, Jacob S. Meyer predeceased her 14 years ago. Remains will be at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dunbrook, 13 Church Street, until 2 p.m. on Tuesday when removal will be made to the residence of her son, Alf Meyer, St. Clements, where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 9: 30 a.m. to St. Clements R.C. Church for solemn requiem high mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Kitchener Daily Record 29 Dec 1941 pg 25

    Children:
    1. Isabella Meyer was born 19 Jul 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Edith Theresa Cecila "Ida" Meyer was born 18 Sep 1883, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Cornelious Meyer was born 3 Oct 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Angeline Meyer was born 3 Mar 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Alphonse Ed. Meyer was born 30 Jul 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1975; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Walter Louis Meyer was born 8 Nov 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1973, RR1, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 1. Sylvester John Meyer was born 9 Jun 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1970, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
    8. Lincoln Meyer was born 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Leslie Leo Meyer was born 13 Sep 1904, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Eva May Meyer was born Aug 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  George Meyer was born 1821, , France; died 11 Apr 1888, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103750
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    George — Maria Eva Stroh. Maria (daughter of Simon Stroh and Margaret Gleda Hechler) was born 4 Apr 1821, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; died 24 Dec 1906, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Maria Eva StrohMaria Eva Stroh was born 4 Apr 1821, Spechbach, Baden, Germany (daughter of Simon Stroh and Margaret Gleda Hechler); died 24 Dec 1906, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Eva Meyer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103752
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC

    Notes:

    Death of Mrs. Geo. Meyer

    There died at the home of Jacob S. Meyer, on Monday, Dec. 24th, Mrs. George Meyer, one of the oldest residents of St. Clements. Deceased was born in Baden, Germany, in 1821, being 85 years, 8 months and 15 days old, at the time of her death. She emigrated to Canada in the year 1846, coming direct to St. Clements and living in this vicinity all her life. In the year 1847, she married George Meyer who predeceased her eighteen years. To them were born eight children, five of whom survive, George S., Jacob S., Adam S., John S., St. Clements; Mrs. L. Freiburger, Bamberg. The children who predeceased them are Magdalena, Joseph and Adelgunda. Deceased was a twin sister to Mrs. John Stroh, who died two years ago. The funeral took place at ten o'clock, Wednesday, Dec. 26th to the R. C. church for services and thence to the R. C. cemetery for interment.

    The Chronicle-Telegraph 3 Jan 1907 pg 1

    Children:
    1. Magdalena Meyer was born 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary Meyer was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. George Simon Meyer was born 21 Feb 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1932, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 2. Jacob S. Meyer was born CALC 27 May 1855, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1927, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Jan 1928, Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Adam Meyer was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Adam S. Meyer was born Jul 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. John S. Meyer was born 15 Nov 1859, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1948; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Veronica Meyer was born 15 Jan 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1911.

  3. 6.  Ignatius "Ignatz" AffholderIgnatius "Ignatz" Affholder was born 1832, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Joseph Affholder and Anna Maria Fink); died 6 Sep 1884, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33447
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1865, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; teacher
    • Residence: 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Teacher
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
    • Occupation: 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; school teacher
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Ignatius married Catherine Schiestel 29 Jan 1856. Catherine (daughter of Joseph Schiestel and Rosina Kaiser) was born 1834, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1864, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catherine Schiestel was born 1834, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Schiestel and Rosina Kaiser); died 26 Jun 1864, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Affholder
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31482
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Children:
    1. 3. Catherine Affholder was born 12 Apr 1859, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Dec 1941, Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Joseph S. Affholder was born 12 Jan 1861, Of, St. Clements, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1891, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Anna Affholder was born 17 Dec 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1942, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Simon Stroh was born CA 1796, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 1846, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • 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]


  2. 11.  Margaret Gleda Hechler was born CA 1799; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

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

    Children:
    1. 5. Maria Eva Stroh was born 4 Apr 1821, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; died 24 Dec 1906, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Johannes Joseph "John" Stroh was born 4 Apr 1821; died 3 May 1905, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. George Simeon "Simon" Stroh was born 11 Oct 1828, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; died 2 Sep 1895, Sanborn, Barnes, North Dakota, United States; was buried , Sacred Heart Cemetery, Sanborn, Barnes, North Dakota, United States.

  3. 12.  Joseph Affholder was born Abt 1805, Of, Alsace Lorraine, France; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33448

    Joseph — Anna Maria Fink. Anna was born Abt 1805, Of, Alsatia?; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Anna Maria Fink was born Abt 1805, Of, Alsatia?; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Maria Affholder
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33449

    Children:
    1. 6. Ignatius "Ignatz" Affholder was born 1832, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 6 Sep 1884, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 14.  Joseph Schiestel was born 1801, , France; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31480
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer

    Joseph — Rosina Kaiser. Rosina was born 1800, , France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Rosina Kaiser was born 1800, , France; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rosina Schiestel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31481

    Children:
    1. Magdalena Schiestel was born 1830, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 7. Catherine Schiestel was born 1834, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1864, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Elizabeth Schiestel was born 1836, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Joseph Schiestel was born 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Lawrence Schiestel was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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