Levinna Strohm

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• Name: Levina Strome
• Name: Levinna Robertson
• Name: Levinna Strome
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55646
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1944, 34 William St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

MRS. LEVINNA ROBERTSON

Mrs. Levinna Robertson, 88, of 34 William St., Elmira, died Saturday, Oct. 24, after a lengthy illness.

Widow of the late David Robertson who died in 1944, she was born Jan. 31, 1871, at Floradale. Mrs. Robertson was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Strome. She was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, the Ladies Aid and the Women's Missionary Society of the church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Clayton (Ella) Playford of Elmira and Mrs. Douglas (Lydella) Stevenson of Simcoe; two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Schwindt of Salem and Miss Mae Strome of Cleveland; a brother, Erwin of Englefeld, Sask.; four grand-children and 11 great-grandchildren.

The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira where service was conducted in the chapel Tuesday at 2: 30 p.m. Burial was in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. J. W. Siebert officiated.

Levinna married David Ott Robertson 23 Dec 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David (son of David Robertson and Magdalena Ott) was born 17 Jul 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1944, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Ella May Robertson was born 10 Mar 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1994, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Feb 1994, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Lydella Robertson was born Jun 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00120-7489
• Residence: 1861, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; --
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Aaron Strome, "a farmer, resides near Floradale, Ontario. He is married to Catharine Sand."


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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On Wednesday evening word reached here of the death of Mr. A. R. Strome near Floradale. He had been working on the roof of his barn, aided by Mr. John Brox. After the latter went home deceased kept on with the work and was found shortly after lying dead at the gable end of the barn. He had fallen from the roof and apparently struck the ground head foremost as his neck was broken. Deceased leaves a sorrowing widow and nine children. Milton lives in Berlin, Melvin in Rochester, Astor, Ezra, Ervin and Orrin at Engelfeldt, Sask. Mrs. D. O. Robertson, Elmira is the oldest daughter. The other two, Shirley and Annie are at home. Deceased was of a quite disposition, and was highly respected by all who were acquainted with him. The funeral will be held on Saturday forenoon, leaving the home at 9.30 for Elmira Union cemetery. After burial there will be a funeral service in Zion Evangelical church. The deepest sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family.


Elmira Advertizer 28 Apr 1910

Aaron married Catharine Sand 1 Jan 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Henry Sand and Maria Schenk) was born 18 Aug 1848, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1920; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Strome
• Name: Katie Sand
• Eby ID Number: 00120-7489.1
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

THE PASSING OF MRS. CATH. STROME

IS GENERALLY REGRETTED BY CITIZENS

It was noted in last week's Signet that Mrs. Catherine Strome had passed from life unto death. Mrs. Strome sustained a fall off the steps of her house, about two weeks before her death. This fall was followed by a paralytic stoke and she passed into the Great Beyond, on Wednesday, Oct. 20. Her maiden name was Catherine Sand and her birthplace Erbsville. Fifty-three years ago she married Mr. Aaron Strome and they lived for many years on a farm east of Floradale. Their union was blessed with ten children, of whom nine are living. Her husband was fatally injured by falling from the gable end of a barn. This accident occurred ten years ago. Afterward, Mrs. Strome moved to Elmira and had ever since resided here. One daughter, then five years of age, predeceased Mrs. Strome. Of the surviving members of the family, there are six sons and three daughters. The sons are: Milton, of Petersburg; Astor, Ezra and Erwin, of Engelfield, Sask.; Melvin of Rochester, N.Y., and Orrin, of Pleasant Dale, Sask. The daughters are: Mrs. David Robertson and Mrs. A. R. Schwindt, both of Elmira; and Mrs. Max Oberholtzer, of Erie, Pa. Mrs. Strome is also survived by one brother, Mr. John D. Sand, of Iowa. She was aged 72 years, two months and two days. Her funeral, which was held on Saturday afternoon, was largely attended. It was conducted by Rev. G. F. Brown of the Evangelical Church, of which the deceased lady had been a life-long and consistent member. Besides the Elmira relatives and their families, relatives were also present from Kitchener, Petersburg and other places. Included among these were: Mr. Melvin Strome, of Rochester, N.Y.; Mrs. Milton Strome, of Petersburg; a grandson, Mr. Maitland Strome, of Detroit; and Mrs. Max Oberholtzer, of Erie, Pa. Many have been the words of regret expressed over Mrs. Strome's death. By an exemplary life, she had won the esteem of all who knew her. The Signet extends the sympathy of the community to the bereaved family.


Elmira Signet 27 Oct 1920

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• Name: Johann R. Strome
• Eby ID Number: 00120-7466
• Death: 17 Sep 1877, Fisher Mills, (Cambridge) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

John Strome, "the youngest and only son of Christian and Mary (Rutt) Strome, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 12th, 1810. On March 31st, 1831, he was married to Nancy, the youngest daughter of Jacob and Polly (Detweiler) Rosenberger. She was born May 7th, 1812. After their marriage they resided on the old "Strome Homestead," near Fisher's Mills, where he died August 19th, 1865. Old Mrs. John Strome is still living and quite smart for a woman of so great an age. At present she has her home with her son, Abram. Their family consisted of twelve 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 Nancy R. "Annie" Rosenberger 31 Mar 1831. Nancy (daughter of Jacob Rosenberger and Maria "Polly" Detweiler) was born 7 May 1812, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 13 Jul 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Rosenberger
• Name: Nancy R. "Annie" Strome
• Eby ID Number: 00095-5408
• Residence: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Nancy Rosenberger, "was born May 7th, 1812. She was married to John Strome. They had a family of twelve 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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Died at Berlin, July 13th, at the residence of her son, Mr. Abram R. Strome, Mrs. John R Strome, aged 91 years, 3 months. Of a family of twelve children, the following survive: - Henry R. and Abram R. of Berlin; David of Elmira; Aaron of Floradale; Isaiah of Brandon, Man.; Amos of Minnesota; Elijah of California, and Mrs. Geo. Diebel of Waterloo. The deceased was a member of the Evangelical church. The funeral takes place to-day (Thursday) at 1 p.m., from the residence of Abram R. Strome, corner Weber and Cedar streets, to Roseville cemetery.


Elmira Signet Newspaper 16 July 1903 p. 1, col. 4

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DEATH OF Mrs. J. H. STROME.

The death of Mrs. J.R. Strome, (Nancy Rosenburger) took place on Monday afternoon, at the home of her son, Abram R., corner of Weber and Cedar streets, at the advanced age of 91 years. She has been for about twelve years living in Berlin. Her husband predeceased her over a quarter of a century ago. Of a family of twelve children the following survive - Henry H. and Abram R. of Berlin; David of Elmira, Aaron of Floradale; Isaiah of Brandon, Manitoba; Amos of Minnesota; Elijah of California, and Mrs. Geo. Diebel of Waterloo. The deceased was a member of the Evangelical Church. The funeral will take place on Thursday at 1 p. m. from the residence of Mr. Abram H. Strome, corner of Weber and Cedar streets, to Roseville cemetery.

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On her tombstone her name is given as Mills, this is because she raised her grandchildren whose surname was Mills.

Residence:
Lived with her son Abraham.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-265463
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Henry — Maria Schenk. Maria was born Between 1818 and 1819, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Sand
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105425
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00120-7460
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 2 Lot 09, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

Christian Strome, "son of Jacob Strohm, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, July 14th 1778. He came to Canada in 1810 and settled in Waterloo County, near Hespeler. He was married to Mary Rutt who was born April 10th, 1776, and died June 8th, 1831. After her decease he was married to Veronica Clemens, widow of Nathan Clemens. He died May 1st, 1850. His family consisted of six children, all of his first wife.


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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About the year 1822, Joseph Oberholtzer, a sawyer, and Cornelius Pannabecker, a blacksmith, both sound men, had come to the conclusion that, having regard to the fact that so many new buildings were being put up by the settlers, a saw mill in this locality would pay.

In 1823, Joseph Oberholtzer bought from Christian Strome (Strohm) 24 acres of land lying both sides of the River Speed at some distance below the present D. W. & W. Buildings and on it they erected a small saw mill building, installed sawing machinery and built a dam on the Speed to furnish power to operate it.

After it had been in operation for a time they discovered to their sorrow that their mill was not big enough to handle the huge logs the farmers were hauling in to be sawn, and so, later, when their frail dam went out in a flood it was not replaced; They salvaged what they could and wrote off the rest to profit and loss. They had made the mistake of building too small and they paid the shot.


Le Rue De Commerce, Other Times Other Customs Other Days Other Ways, Winfield Brewster 1954

Christian — Mary Rutt. Mary was born 8 Apr 1776, Of, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 8 Jun 1831; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Rutt
• Name: Mary Strome
• Name: Polly Rutt
• Eby ID Number: 00120-7460.2

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00095-5391
• Epidemic: 1834, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; Cholera

Notes:

Jacob Rosenberger, "the second son of Abraham Rosenberger, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about the year 1772. He was married to Polly Detweiler. During the early part of the present century they moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County. In 1834 while residing in Beverly Township, Wentworth County, they took the cholera and both died of that dreadful disease. Their family consisted of twelve 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.].

Jacob — Maria "Polly" Detweiler. Maria was born 1780, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 Aug 1834, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria "Polly" Rosenberger
• Name: Polly Detweiler
• Eby ID Number: 00095-5391.1
• Epidemic: 1834, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; Cholera