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Ella Augusta Ritter

Female 1896 - 1975  (79 years)


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  1. 1.  Ella Augusta Ritter was born 11 Sep 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William K. Ritter and Elizabeth Korell); died 20 Sep 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Sep 1975, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87995864
    • Name: Ella Augusta Schmermund
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56013
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant, at home
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Schmermund, Mrs. Allan - On Saturday, Sept. 20, 1975, at the K-W Hospital, Ella Ritter, aged 79 years, of 24 Queen St., Elmira.

    Widow of Allan Schmermund; dear mother of Jean of Elmira, and Karl of Edmonton, Alta.; sister of Mrs. Les Abrle and Oscar Ritter, both of Elmira; four grandchildren also survive; two brothers and two sisters predeceased her.

    Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Tuesday noon when removal will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for funeral service at 2: 30 pm. Interment in the Elmira Cemetery.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    Ella — Allan John Schmermund. Allan (son of Ludwig "Louis" Schmermund and Caroline Weber) was born 23 Dec 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1954; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Jean Schmermund
    2. Karl Schmermund

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William K. Ritter was born 14 Aug 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Philip Ritter and Elizabeth Knechtel, son of Philip Ritter and Elizabeth Maria Knechtel); died 9 Jan 1922, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94136222
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114621
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1885, 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
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Died At Floradale, on Monday, January 9th, 1922 William Ritter Aged 65 years, 4 months and 26 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Thursday, Jan. 12th, at 1.30 o'clock p.m. to Floradale Lutheran church and cemetery for burial. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    William married Elizabeth Korell 1 Nov 1885, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Ferdinand "Frederick" Korell and Mary Korman) was born 26 Jan 1862, Wahlen, , Hessen, Germany; died 22 Apr 1954, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Korell was born 26 Jan 1862, Wahlen, , Hessen, Germany (daughter of Ferdinand "Frederick" Korell and Mary Korman); died 22 Apr 1954, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94136323
    • Nationality: , Canada
    • Name: Elisabetha Korell
    • Name: Elise Korell
    • Name: Elizabeth Ritter
    • Name: Lizzie Conell
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56009
    • Immigration: 1881
    • Immigration: 1881, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1882, , Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Ritter
    By Record Correspondent

    FLORADALE The oldest resident of this vicinity, Mrs. Elizabeth Ritter, 92, died at the home of her son, Alfred Ritter, Elmira, RR 1, Thursday after a lengthy, illness. Mrs. Ritter was born in Wahlen, Germany, Jan. 2, 1862, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Korell. She was the only surviving member of a family of eight.

    Coming to Canada at 19 years of age, along with her brother, the late Charles Korell, she resided with an aunt at Bridgeport. In 1885 she married William Ritter at St. Jacobs and then moved to the farm north of Floradale where she has resided for nearly 70 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Floradale.

    Surviving are three sons, Albert, Oscar and Alfred; three daughters, Mrs. Theophil (Melinda) Geisel, Mrs. Ella Schmermund and Mrs. Leslie (Edith) Aberle, all of Elmira; also 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband 32 years ago and also by one daughter.

    The body will rest at Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, until Sunday noon, when removal will be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Floradale, for service at 2:30 p. m. DST with Rev. Frank Malinsky officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

    Frienda are requested to pay their respects prior to the service.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record Fri, Apr 23, 1954 Page 7

    ______________

    In profound sorrow we announce the death of our Beloved Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Ritter at her home R.R.1, Elmira, Ontario on Thursday, April 22nd, 1954 In her 93rd year. The Funeral will be held from Trinity Lutheran Church, Floradale, on Sunday, April 25 at 2:30 p.m. Interment in adjoining Cemetery.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Albert Philip Ritter was born 28 Apr 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Anna Maria "Mary" Ritter was born 16 Oct 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Oscar Rudolf Ritter was born 11 Aug 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1977, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Melinda Mathilda Ritter was born 1 Oct 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 1. Ella Augusta Ritter was born 11 Sep 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Sep 1975, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Edith E. Ritter was born 17 Dec 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Alfred John Ritter was born 5 Jun 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1966, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Philip Ritter was born 29 Apr 1819, , Germany; died 4 Oct 1898; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114399
    • Occupation: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • 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

    Philip married Elizabeth Maria Knechtel 30 Sep 1849, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Johann Philip "Philip" Knechtel and Anna Eva Jung) was born 7 Oct 1829, , Germany; died 11 Jun 1904; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Maria Knechtel was born 7 Oct 1829, , Germany (daughter of Johann Philip "Philip" Knechtel and Anna Eva Jung); died 11 Jun 1904; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Maria Ritter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114510
    • Immigration: 1832, , Canada
    • Residence: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Elzsabeth Ritter was born 13 Jun 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 29 Sep 1850, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1925, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. Valentine Ritter was born 22 Jul 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 19 Sep 1852, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Philip Ritter was born 19 Aug 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1936.
    4. 2. William K. Ritter was born 14 Aug 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1922, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherine Ritter was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Catharine Ritter was born CALC 30 Aug 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1880, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Mary Ritter was born 7 Jun 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1957, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Heinrich "Henry" Ritter was born 6 Mar 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. John K. Ritter was born Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Daniel K. Ritter was born 12 Dec 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1951, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Jacob K. Ritter was born 29 Apr 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1963, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Apr 1963, Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Annie Ritter was born 14 Apr 1873, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Ferdinand "Frederick" Korell was born CA 1837, of, Wahlen, , Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Frederick Korell
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-444771

    Ferdinand — Mary Korman. Mary was born CA 1837, of, Wahlen, , Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Korman was born CA 1837, of, Wahlen, , Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Korell
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-444772

    Children:
    1. 3. Elizabeth Korell was born 26 Jan 1862, Wahlen, , Hessen, Germany; died 22 Apr 1954, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Karl George "Charles" Korell was born 14 Oct 1875, Wahlen, , Hessen, Germany; died 11 Jun 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Johann Philip "Philip" Knechtel was born 26 Dec 1800, Hütschenhausen, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; was christened 30 Dec 1800, Spesbach, Bayern, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (son of Johann Valentine Knechtel and Maria Eva Klick); died 17 May 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Philip Knechtel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31720
    • Occupation: 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Extract from the Christening Files of the Ref. Parish Spesbach Year 1800 Church record No. 2

    There was christened Knechtel, Johann Philipp
    born on 26 December 1800 in Hitschenhausen
    christened 30 December 1800 in Hitschenhausen

    Parents: Valentin Knechtel, of Hitschenhausen and Maria Eva nee Gluck

    Godparents: Philipp Knechtel unmarried, Johann Nikel Rink of Hitschenhausen, Philippine Gluck, unmarried of Hitschenhausen, Philippine Diez unmarried of Hutschenhausen.

    Fee: DM 2.
    A genuine abstract
    Speyer 10 July 1975
    Protestant Episcopal Church Archive of the Palatinate
    ( Dr. Rger )
    Archive director

    Johann — Anna Eva Jung. Anna was born 1807, , Bavaria, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Anna Eva Jung was born 1807, , Bavaria, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Eva Knechtel
    • Name: Anna Jung
    • Name: Eva Young
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31721
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 5. Elizabeth Maria Knechtel was born 7 Oct 1829, , Germany; died 11 Jun 1904; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Valentine Knechtel was born 15 Dec 1833, , Germany; died 7 Jan 1913, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. James Lutheran Cemetery, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. Philip Knechtel was born 1 Feb 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 15 May 1836, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1914, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. James Lutheran Cemetery, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. Catherine Knechtel was born 13 Jul 1837, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 3 Sep 1837, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1894, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jacob Knechtel was born 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Maria "Mary" "Polly" Knechtel was born 24 Jun 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Berlet's Corners Cemetery, Berlet's Corners, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Anne Knechtel was born 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Jacob J. Knechtel was born 7 Sep 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1923; was buried , Woodland Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    9. Annie Eva Knechtel was born 23 Oct 1841, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1907, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. John Knechtel was born 22 May 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1906, Fremont, Dodge, Nebraska, USA; was buried , Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge, Nebraska, USA.
    11. Michael Jung Knechtel was born 17 Jan 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 1903; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Salome "Sarah" Knechtel was born 21 Mar 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 22 Aug 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1884, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 May 1884, Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Heinrich "Henry" Knechtel was born 25 Feb 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 29 Sep 1850, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.


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