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Milton George Stroh

Male 1908 - 1979  (71 years)


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  1. 1.  Milton George Stroh was born 20 Feb 1908, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William R. Stroh and Matilda Reist); died 2 Apr 1979; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53264
    • Residence: 1963, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    STROH, Milton George Monday April 2, 1979, aged 71 years. Dearest husbandof Mildred Schmidt, born February 20, 1908, at Conestoga, Ont. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Stroh (nee Matilda Reist). Survived by one brother, Clarence of Route 2, Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. Allen (Hilda) Dreisinger and Mrs. Oscar (Erma) Hoffer, bothof Elmira. Predeceased by one brother and two sisters. Mr. Stroh was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Waterloo. A member of the United Commercial Travellers, the Germania Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows and the Waterloo Horticultural Society. Resting at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, after 7, this evening, until noon on Thursday, then to St. John's Lutheran Church for funeral service at 3 p.m. Rev. A. L. Conrad officiating. Interment Memory Gardens, Breslau.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Apr 1979 pg 27

    Milton — Mildred. Mildred was born CA 1910; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William R. Stroh was born 13 Apr 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Yost O. Stroh and Dorothea Ries); died 1968; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53786
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
    • Occupation: 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    William married Matilda Reist 18 May 1904, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of John M. Reist and Mary Wanner) was born 18 Jun 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Matilda Reist was born 18 Jun 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John M. Reist and Mary Wanner); died 14 Apr 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Matilda Stroh
    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5207.15

    Children:
    1. Mary Irene Stroh was born 17 May 1905, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Hilda Catherine Stroh was born 1906, Of, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1994; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 1. Milton George Stroh was born 20 Feb 1908, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1979; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Irvin Stroh was born 26 Apr 1909; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Erma Sara Stroh was born 5 Jul 1912; died 26 Oct 2006, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Florence Margaret Stroh was born 3 Aug 1915; died 20 Feb 1939; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Clarence William Stroh was born 10 May 1920; died 20 Jun 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Yost O. Stroh was born 1 Oct 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Conrad Stroh and Anna Maria "Mary" Oswald); died 18 Jan 1919, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87977721
    • Name: Jost O. Stroh
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53784
    • Residence: 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1906, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Retired: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Yost O. Stroh.

    On Wednesday evening death removed another of Elmira's oldest citizens in the person of Mr. Yost, O. Stroh. Deceased had been staying with his son, Mr. Geo. Stroh, near Glenallan, for a few weeks, where he was taken ill a short time ago. Mr. Stroh was born in Woolwich Township on October 1st 1841. He was married to Dorothea Ries, who predeceased him. Four sons, George, of Glenallan, William, of Moorefield, and Charles and Louis, of North Dakota, survive him, and one daughter, died about thirty years ago.

    Deceased lived on a farm near Conestogo until seventeen years ago, when he retired and moved to Elmira.

    The funeral will be held from the home of his son at Glenallan, on Saturday, June 31st [21st?], at 1 p.m. to St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, for burial. There will be no service in the church.

    Yost married Dorothea Ries 10 Apr 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Dorothea (daughter of Eckhart Ries and Catherine Opperthaeuser) was born 29 Oct 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Dorothea Ries was born 29 Oct 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Eckhart Ries and Catherine Opperthaeuser); died 7 Apr 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87977845
    • Name: Dorothea Stroh
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53785
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Died At Elmira, Thursday, April 7th, 1904, Dorathea Ries, Beloved wife of Yost O. Stroh, Aged 56 Years, 5 Months and 8 Days. The Funeral Will take place, from her late residence, on Saturday, April 9th, 1904, at 2 o'clock p.m., to the Elmira Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Louisa R. Stroh was born 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. George R. Stroh was born 9 Nov 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Charles R. Stroh was born 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 2. William R. Stroh was born 13 Apr 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1968; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Ludwig R. "Louis" Stroh was born 12 May 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1965, Coleharbor, McLean, North Dakota, United States; was buried , Coleharbor Cemetery, Coleharbor, McLean, North Dakota, United States.

  3. 6.  John M. Reist was born 12 Mar 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David Reist and Mary Mosser); died 24 Sep 1915, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5207
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    John Reist, "the eldest son in the family, was born March 12th, 1831. He was first married to Susannah Wanner who died September 12th, 1860. After her decease he was married to Mary Wanner, a sister to his first wife. They reside on a farm in the township of Woolwich, about three miles north of Elmira. Of the first wife there were four children, namely:...and of the second wife there are nine children".


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    John married Mary Wanner 14 May 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Henry M. Wanner and Anna B. Fordney) was born 10 May 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Wanner was born 10 May 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry M. Wanner and Anna B. Fordney); died 13 Aug 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maria Wanner
    • Name: Mary Reist
    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5207.6
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Susannah Reist was born 18 Sep 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1895; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Ann Reist was born 18 Feb 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Levi Reist was born 7 Sep 1864; died 7 Feb 1865; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Solomon W. Reist was born 5 Mar 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1939, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John William Reist was born 21 Jan 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955.
    6. Noah W. Reist was born 26 Nov 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1957, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Sarah Ann Reist was born 11 Mar 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1952, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Ephraim W. Reist was born 21 Mar 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1934, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elizabeth Reist was born 11 Nov 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1876; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Catharine Reist was born 15 Dec 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Menno W. Reist was born 13 Mar 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. 3. Matilda Reist was born 18 Jun 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Conrad Stroh was born 3 Oct 1811, Lehrbach, District Of Alsfeld, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany (son of Johann Yost "John" Stroh and Anna Catherine Hahn); died 13 Oct 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241660671
    • Interesting: pioneer, story, sports
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115896
    • Immigration: Sep 1837, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1840, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; yeoman
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    November 10, 1899

    Death of One of the First Settlers of Woolwich

    On Friday the 13th ult., there died at the home of his son George east of the village of Conestogo, Mr. Conrad Stroh, one of the old pioneers of Woolwich. Deceased was born in Lehrbach Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, Oct 3rd, 1811 and was consequently a little over 88 years old when he died. With his three brothers he left the Vaterland and after a voyage of 47 days reached America and came on to Berlin, where he made his home for a short time. Here he was married by Rev. Bindemann, in 1839 to Miss Annie Marie Oswald who shared his joys and sorrows for some 55 years and predeceased him about 5 years. Afterwards he took up land near West Montrose and a little later a couple of miles east of Elmira and finally he got possession of the homestead opposite the junction of the Conestogo and Grand rivers, where by preserving energy and thrift he and his partner in life succeeded in carving out of the rich virgin forest a comfortable home. Here he spent the remainder of his life with the exception of a few years prior to the death of his wife when they lived in Conestogo. Deceased enjoyed robust health until about a year and a half ago when he had a severe attack of the grippe from which he recovered but which left him in much feebler condition. A few weeks ago he was taken sick and gradually sank until released by death. During this time he had the best attention and care from his son and daughter-in-law for which he expressed his gratitude during his last days.

    Deceased possessed many good qualities and as a mark of esteem his remains were followed to their last resting place in the Lutheran cemetery at Conestogo by a large concourse of relatives, neighbours and friends. He was one of the founders and a life long member of the Lutheran congregation at Conestogo [St. Matthews] and a staunch Liberal in politics. He leaves behind him four sons and two daughters, all married, 28 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren also three brothers, Yost of Woolwich aged about 77 years, Henry of Waterloo aged 81 years and John of Berlin aged nearly 91 years.

    Woolwich at the Turn of the Century: 1900, (Woolwich Historical Foundation, Woolwich Township, Ontario, Canada, October 2001), p. 42

    _____________________________________

    CONRAD STROH was one of the mighty hunters of by-gone days. He lived on the banks of the Grand River, about one mile east of Conestogo, and died at the good old age of 87 some eight years ago. Conrad was an unerring marksman, and when he pulled the trigger of the old flint lock the bullet sped with undeviating accuracy to the objective point. A friend and companion of Conrad's was Jacob Benner, of West Montrose, who was also a Nimrod who had won his reputation by practical and visible results. He, too, was a keen-sighted marksman and prided himself on never missing his aim. Although the two were fast friends there existed a little good-natured rivalry between them regarding the supremacy of marksmanship. One day a test of skill was determined on. Each was to fire at a spot on a certain. tree. Both fired, but on examination only one bullet hole was found. Both claimed it, and a dispute arose which cooled their friendship and threatened an open rupture. In those days the settlers made their own bullets and lead was scarce. Some days afterwards Benner, passing the spot where the trial had taken place, thought to save the lead by cutting out the ball embedded in the tree. Imagine his surprise when he found both bullets in the one hole. Benner communicated the discovery to his friend and the warm comradeship was resumed that was never afterwards broken.

    Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906 (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 1906) pg 26

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    Zur Erinnerung an Conrad Stroh Gestorben den 13ten Oktober 1899 Im Alter von 88j. 10t. [verse in German]

    [Translation: In Memory of Conrad Stroh Died 13th of October,1899, aged 88 years, 10 days.]

    Funeral Card

    Conrad married Anna Maria "Mary" Oswald 9 Jul 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Philip Jacob Oswald and Margaretha Becker) was born 23 Apr 1821, Wilgartswiesen, Rhein-Baiern, Germany; died 3 Sep 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Anna Maria "Mary" Oswald was born 23 Apr 1821, Wilgartswiesen, Rhein-Baiern, Germany (daughter of Philip Jacob Oswald and Margaretha Becker); died 3 Sep 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241662240
    • Name: Anna Maria "Mary" Stroh
    • Name: Maria Oswald
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115897
    • Residence: 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Zur Erinnerung an Anna Maria Stroh Holy Bible Gestorben den 3ten September 1894 im Alter von 74J., 4M., 1(4) T. [verse in German]

    [Translation: In Memory of Anna Maria Stroh, Died the 3rd of September,1894, aged 74 years, 4 months and 1(4) days.]

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Catharine Stroh was born 1840, , Germany; died 28 Mar 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. Yost O. Stroh was born 1 Oct 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1919, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob Oscar Stroh was born 21 Aug 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1928, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth Stroh was born 4 Apr 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Maria "Mary" Stroh was born 19 May 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 16 Jun 1850, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1906, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. George O. Stroh was born 1 Oct 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 10 Apr 1853, Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church - St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1926; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Carl O. "Charles" Stroh was born 1 Sep 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1949, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Eckhart Ries was born CALC 24 Jan 1820, , Germany; died 24 Jul 1895; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25530
    • Residence: 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Eckhart married Catherine Opperthaeuser 13 Sep 1846, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine was born 1 Aug 1824, , Germany; died 21 Aug 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Catherine Opperthaeuser was born 1 Aug 1824, , Germany; died 21 Aug 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Interesting: pioneer, story
    • Name: Catherine Ries
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25531
    • Residence: 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Ries

    The grim Harvester has been plying his sickle among the old pioneers of this district and cut down three of them inside of about a week. The first of the three was Mrs. Ries, relict of the late Eckhart Ries, who died at her home about a mile and a half east of Elmira on Sunday, August 21st. She was born in Germany and came to this country in her younger days. She had lived on the old homestead we suppose for about 40 years, and by hard work and strict economy helped to change the place from a rough bush farm to one of the most productive and best kept homesteads in this part of the country. Deceased leaves two sons and four daughters all married and comfortably situated; two sons and two daughters preceded her to the better world. She reached the age of 73 years and 20 days.


    Elmira Advertiser, September 1898

    Children:
    1. George Ries was born 23 Dec 1845, , Hessen, Germany; died 22 Apr 1928, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Dorothea Ries was born 29 Oct 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine Ries was born 17 Sep 1850, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1926, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Southampton, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario.
    4. John Ries was born 1 Sep 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1897; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth Ries was born 20 Nov 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1926, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Heinrich "Henry" Ries was born CALC 26 Sep 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1871, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Magdalena Ries was born 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Abt 1930, Regina, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    8. Caroline Ries was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Maria "Mary Ann" Ries was born 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1894; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Susanna Ries was born CALC 22 Feb 1863, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1864, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Louisa Ries was born CALC 13 Dec 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Charles Ries was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  David Reist was born 21 Jan 1805, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of John Reist and Susannah Huber); died 26 Nov 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5206
    • Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mennonite

    Notes:

    David Reist, "the eighth member of John and Susannah (Huber) Reist's family, was born in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, January 21st, 1805. He came to Canada with his parents in 1826 and settled on the farm now possessed by Henry Stroh near Bridgeport, Ontario. Here they remained only one year, thence they moved on the farm now possessed by Joseph Reist. On January 10th, 1830, he was married to Mary, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Wanner) Mosser. She was born November 9th, 1812, and died near Kossuth, September 3rd, 1866. He is still living and enjoying good health for a man of such an age. He has his home with his son-in-law, Daniel S. Snyder, of Woolwich Township. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm lately owned by Carl Zuber, near New Germany, Ontario. Here they resided until the year 1842, then they moved on a farm near Kossuth, now in possession of his son, Peter. Here they resided until her death in 1866. Since then he has had his home with his children. Their family consisted of eleven children"

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    David married Mary Mosser 10 Jan 1830. Mary (daughter of Peter Mosser and Elizabeth M. Wanner) was born 9 Nov 1812, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 3 Sep 1866, Near Kossuth, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary Mosser was born 9 Nov 1812, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Peter Mosser and Elizabeth M. Wanner); died 3 Sep 1866, Near Kossuth, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Reist
    • Eby ID Number: 00082-4885
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Mosser, "was born November 9th, 1812. On January 10th, 1830, she was married to David Reist who was born January 21st, 1805. They resided near Kossuth, Ontario, on the farm now possessed by their son, Peter."

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Mary Mosser, "was married to David Reist and resided near Kossuth, Ontario."

    Children:
    1. 6. John M. Reist was born 12 Mar 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1915, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Deacon Peter Reist was born 23 Jul 1832; died 22 Feb 1916; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Moses Reist was born 18 Jan 1834, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1911; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Daniel Reist was born 17 Oct 1835, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1836, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Henry M. Reist was born 1 Feb 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1906; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. David Reist was born 25 Dec 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 1840.
    7. Maria "Mary" Reist was born 26 Dec 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Susannah Reist was born 23 Jul 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1930, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Aaron Reist was born 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Noah Reist was born 19 Dec 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1913, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Sophia (?) Reist was born 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Lydia Reist was born 20 Jan 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Solomon Reist was born 6 Mar 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Henry M. Wanner was born 1808, , Ontario, Canada (son of John M. Wanner and Elizabeth Wecklin); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00126-7627
    • Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Henry M. Wanner, "a farmer, resided near Hespeler. He was married to Anna Fordney. Both are dead. Their family consisted of six children".


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    Wanner Mennonite Church
    Begun: 1829

    A small wooden meeting house was built in 1829 on a corner of the farm belonging to Samuel Bechtel which was located in the vicinity of the present-day regional headquarters of the Ministry of Natural Resources near the intersection of Highways 24 and 401. The site for this community meeting house, as well as a school and a burial ground, had been chosen on August 8, 1829. The land was donated by Samuel Bechtel and his wife Barbara (Baumann) on March 15, 1830. A new meeting house, of white brick, was built in 1837 on the east side of Henry Wanner's farm, somewhat north of the first meeting house. Meetings at first were held every eight weeks. The deed of land for the meeting house known as Wanner's was dated October 15, 1837. Early preachers were David Sherk, who had been ordained by Benjamin Eby in July 1837, Jacob Bretz, Jr., and Joseph Hagey.
    Joseph Hagey was ordained bishop in 1851. During his time divisions occurred in the church by a surge of enthusiasm for a Methodist form of revivalism. Solomon Eby of Port Elgin, who announced his own conversion in December 1869, was leader of a group which believed that members could be converted through participation in revival meetings. John Baer of Wanner's became associated with Solomon Eby, and was compelled to leave the church in the spring of 1874, as were Eby and his other followers. The new church movement resulted in organization conferences which culminated in the conference on March 23, 1875 at Bloomingdale where New Mennonites and Reforming (or Reformed) Mennonites joined together as United Mennonites. The United Mennonites favored revival meetings, Sunday Schools and prayer meetings, and were opposed to the use of alcohol and tobacco.
    The date of construction of the meeting house which replaced the one built in 1837 is somewhat in doubt. It is possible that a new building was erected in the early 1870s; it is also possible that the 1837 building only underwent extensive renovations at that time. There is no doubt, however, that a new brown brick church was built in 1938. An education wing was added in 1969.
    The earliest Mennonite Sunday School in North America was begun in 1842 and was held jointly by the Wanner and Hagey Meeting Houses. It was discontinued after a short time because of a division of opinion within the congregations. An attempt was made later, in the mid-1860s, to begin another Sunday School, but this, too, did not last long. Many years later, on June 10, 1896, a meeting was held to organize a Sunday School. Anson Groh was appointed superintendent..


    Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900     By Rosemary Ambrose

    Henry married Anna B. Fordney 29 Sep 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Jacob Fordney and Elizabeth Muma) was born 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Near Hespeler, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Anna B. Fordney was born 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Fordney and Elizabeth Muma); died , Near Hespeler, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna B. Mosser
    • Name: Anna B. Wanner
    • Eby ID Number: 00035-3008
    • Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Anna B. Fordney, "was first married to Henry Wanner and after his decease to Peter Mosser. They resided near Hespeler where she died, leaving seven children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Daniel Wanner was born , Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Elizabeth Wanner was born 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 7. Mary Wanner was born 10 May 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Veronica Wanner was born 30 Mar 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1920, Stephen Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Abram Wanner was born 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Hannah Wanner was born 8 Sep 1848, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1921; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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