Peter B. Greyerbiehl

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• Business: St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; St. Clements Hotel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47727
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman

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The death took place on Sunday, May 12, at his home in St. Clements, of Peter B. Greyerbiehl, aged 48 years. During the past ten or twelve years he owned the St. Clements hotel, and became widely known. He leaves a widow but no children.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, May 23, 1901

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ST. CLEMENTS HOTEL

This hotel is one of the most prominent landmarks of the village, being one of its largest brick structures. Mr. Peter B. Greyerbiehl is the landlord and proprietor. It was erected in 1881 upon the site of the old frame tavern which was built some time about the year 1840 by one, Adolph Schittler. This venerable building was removed to a lot about ten rods further east and is now owned and occupied by Mr. John Boegel as a sort of store house for shingles, etc. But I understand it is to be demolished in the spring to give place to a new residence that Mr. Boegel contemplates building. This old tavern did an immense business before the days of the railroad in Waterloo. It was the favorite halting place of the scores of teams on their way from far up North to Waterloo, Berlin, Galt, Dundas and Hamilton. The teamsters invariably made it a point to secure its warm hospitality for the night on their return trip. It was purchased by the late Joseph Greyerbiehl, father of the present proprietor, in 1863. He conducted the business until 1890 when it was purchased by the former. for the sum of $7,000. Notwithstanding the great decline in tavern traffic the property had made a remarkable increase in value, as the old stand bad been purchased by the father in 1863 for $1,800. At that time the license was $18 per annum. From that it increased to $30, then $60 and finally the present license is $90. The old gentleman died in 1893 in the 70 th year of his age. He was a popular landlord in his day, being well known from Goderich to Hamilton.

The son, Peter B., previous to taking charge of the hotel was engaged in farming for twelve years, having occupied the farm now owned by Mr. Boegel rear the village. He was born a mile west of St. Clements in 1852, and in 1877 was married to Miss Margaret, daughter of the late Jacob Meyers well known farmer of Wellesley township. They have no children. At the time of his election, Mr. Greyerbiehl. was a staunch supporter of Mr. Joseph E. Seagram and is yet. He has never been ordered to pay a fine and many of his friends were somewhat puzzled to learn that he had been granted a license for only three months in 1898, but they were subsequently pleased to know that it had been again extended to the regular limit.

He has made quite a number of modern improvements in the hotel since it came into his hands. The main building is 40x52 feet and two stories high,in addition to a wing 20x28 feet and two stories high. The upper story contains thirteen bed-rooms and eight spacious apartments downstairs. The house is very comfortably heated throughout with hot air and is lighted by acetylene gas. A convenient room has been set apart for the Bell telephone where communications can be had with all points in the country. This house affords more accommodation for horses than any other hotel in the county. There are three large stables, one bank and two frame, two large sheds and plenty of railing. About 150 horses can be accommodated. He keeps an orderly house and is always prepared to afford comfortable lodging and plenty of good food for those who may seek the protecting shelter of his roof.

Mr. Greyerbiehl is also the owner of other valuable property in this vicinity, including which is the handsome brick residence and offices formerly owned by the late Louis Kroetch. A portion of it is now occupied by Dr. George More as a drug store and consultation rooms.
Greyerbiebl was also given a good common school education including instructions for one year in St Jerome's College, Berlin.

Waterloo County Chronicle 24 Nov 1898, p. 8

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George More, M, D.

This gentleman is one of the promising young physicians of Waterloo county. He has had a thorough schooling, and in addition to the affix, M.D., at the end of his name, he is entitled to sign the degrees of B.A, M.B. and M.C.P.S.O. His birth place is in the county of Perth, near St. Marys, where he was born in 1870. He acquired his preliminary instructions to fit him for a life of usefulness in the High School of St. Marys, and from there he entered the Toronto University where he honorably won the title of B.A. It was his intention at first to educate himself for a High School professor, but he subsequently espoused the study of medicine, and with a view to preparing himself for that calling he spent three years in the Toronto Medical School from which he emerged with honors and a diploma. In 1896 he succeeded Dr. A. F. Woodward, then a well known and successful physician of Hawksville. The change has not been a disappointment, for the young doctor has had fine success as a practitioner, enjoys a lucrative practice and has won the respect and confidence of all within his territory. On meeting Dr. More one is easily convinced of the truthfulness of the latter assertion, as he is a gentleman of high educational attainments and kind, pleasing address. He lives with his parents in a beautiful home in which he takes unusual pride, and endeavors to beautify whenever he is permitted an opportunity to do so. He and Peter Griemel [Greyerbiehl] of St. Clements, are joint owners in a telephone line which connects with the Bell Telephone line at that place. The phone is at Dr. More's residence, where communication can be had with the outside world. His field of practice extends to Heidelberg and St. Clements, which places he professionally visits on Thursdays and Saturdays of each week. The doctor still enjoys single blessedness. His father is a native of the north of Scotland, where he was born in 1848. He came to this country about. thirty-four years ago, and is to day one of the most respected and highly esteemed citizens of the village. The family espouse the Presbyterian religion.

Waterloo County Chronicle 23 Jun 1898, p. 8

Peter — Margaretha Meyer. Margaretha was born 2 Feb 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1944; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68668P
• Business: 1877, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Great Eastern Hotel
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Inn Keeper
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Joseph — Mary Breming. Mary (daughter of John Breming) was born 20 Sep 1834, , France; died 26 Jun 1915, Kitchener, 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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• Name: Maria Breming
• Name: Mary Greyerbiehl
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68669
• Immigration: 1836, , Canada
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Joseph Greierbühl
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41105
• Residence: 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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A-1-134 Joseph Greyerbiehl The Elder Probate of the Will of Joseph Greyerhiehl the Elder, late of the Township of Wilmot, deceased, on the petition of William Maurer[?] of the Township of Wilmot, aforesaid Yeoman, and Joseph Greyerbiehl, the Younger, of Wilmot aforesaid, Yeoman. The Executors named in said Will and which Will was written in the German language and annexed a translation thereof into English duly certified by a notary Public and which translation is in the words following, namely :

Last Will and Testament of Joseph Greyerbiehl…I Joseph Greyerbiehl, Farmer, of the Township of Wilmot, do hereby make and order this my Last Will and Testament in kind and manner following : 1^st It is my Will and therefore order that all my just debts and Claims shall be paid ; and all unions and notes in my possession, as also all book accounts shall be collected in due time. 2^nd It is my Will that my wife Maria, a born Guillart, shall have the benefit and use of all my moveable and immoveable property as long as she lives and as long as she remains my widow ; but should she marry again, then the benefit and use of my property shall be totally withdrawn from her, and only so much shall be given to her as she can claim by the law of the land. 3^rd It is my Will that all my property shall remain together and be not divided until my youngest child has obtained her lawful age. Thereafter all my sons, namely, Joseph, Johannes, Paul, Peter, Jacob and Wilhelm shall hold auction among themselves and then the lands shall fall to the highest bidder, but with the remark that if my sons should wish to have the land for under the price then my sons in law shall also have the right to purchase the land, but only when they actually are no sons-in-law. 4^th It is my will that the proceeds of my property (but not until after the decease of my widow) shall be divided among all my children, namely, Joseph, Catharine, Maria, John, Paul, Peter, Jacob, Otilia, Wilhelm, and Magdalena, and in manner that one gets as much as the other. 5^th It is my Will that my children again among themselves, when and how [large?] the installments shall be which the one that purchases the land has to pay. 6^th It is my Will that my son-in-law Wilhelm Maurer, and my son Joseph shall be the Executors of this my Will and authorize them in my name to do all what they may deem necessary….

Witnessed by Anthony Kaiser and Ignatz Dietner
Will dated 19^th November 1856
Proved 7^th May 1857
Died 25^th January 1857
Inventory £132/-^1a

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 partial transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

Joseph — Mary Ann Guitar. Mary was born 1806, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 11 Jun 1882; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Gaittar
• Name: Maria Anna Guitar
• Name: Maria Guillart
• Name: Mary Ann Greyerbiehl
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41106
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: dnf-95869