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Edith L. Schweitzer

Female 1899 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Edith L. Schweitzer was born 2 Oct 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Leander Schweitzer and Wilhelmina Marie "Minnie" Draves); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76322


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Leander Schweitzer was born 21 Feb 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John W. Schweitzer and Catherine Donnenwerth); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76320
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer

    Leander married Wilhelmina Marie "Minnie" Draves 8 Nov 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wilhelmina (daughter of August Frederick Draves and Frederica Dora "Ricca" Zeller) was born 20 Aug 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Wilhelmina Marie "Minnie" Draves was born 20 Aug 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of August Frederick Draves and Frederica Dora "Ricca" Zeller); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Mary Draves
    • Name: Minnie Draves
    • Name: Wilhelmina Marie "Minnie" Schweitzer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38570
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 1. Edith L. Schweitzer was born 2 Oct 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John W. Schweitzer was born 12 May 1850, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Schweitzer and Catharina Weber); died 5 May 1934, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125016367
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24909
    • Residence: 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    John married Catherine Donnenwerth 27 Jan 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Michael Donnenwerth and Elizabeth Rickert) was born 6 Apr 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1914, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catherine Donnenwerth was born 6 Apr 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael Donnenwerth and Elizabeth Rickert); died 11 May 1914, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125016465
    • Name: Catherine Schweitzer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24910
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Children:
    1. 2. Leander Schweitzer was born 21 Feb 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Susannah Schweitzer was born 7 May 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1938, Crossfield, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Crossfield Cemetery, Crossfield, Alberta.
    3. Archie Sweitzer was born 5 Apr 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Clara Schweitzer was born 25 Jul 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1918, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Selina Schweitzer was born 20 Apr 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1974, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Melvin Sweitzer was born 16 Sep 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Alvin Schweitzer was born 12 May 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1941; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Ada Schweitzer was born 20 Jul 1886, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1973, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Austin D. Schweitzer was born 21 Sep 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    10. Wesley Schweitzer was born 19 Jul 1890, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 1958, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Ezra Sweitzer was born 28 Oct 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  August Frederick Draves was born 12 Oct 1849, Lobsens, Posen, Prussia, Germany (son of Michael Dreves and Carolina Bluhm); died Jul 1939, Keephills, Parkland, Alberta, Canada.

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    • Name: August Drews
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38268
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cooper
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer

    Notes:

    1871 - August Drewss is staying with Frederick Scheuermann.

    August — Frederica Dora "Ricca" Zeller. Frederica was born CALC 18 Feb 1852, , Germany; died 22 Oct 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Frederica Dora "Ricca" Zeller was born CALC 18 Feb 1852, , Germany; died 22 Oct 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Frederica Dora "Ricca" Draves
    • Name: Ricca Zeller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38269
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Lydia Ann Draves was born 9 Oct 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Matilda Draves was born 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 3. Wilhelmina Marie "Minnie" Draves was born 20 Aug 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Theodore Draves was born 8 Aug 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Sophia Draves was born 28 Sep 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Ernst Emil Draves was born 15 Aug 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 1966, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Nelson Draves was born 20 Nov 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Emma Dora Draves was born 15 Dec 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. John Edward Draves was born 3 Mar 1893, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacob Schweitzer was born 25 Jul 1814, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Joseph Schweitzer and Barbara Ulrich); died 4 Aug 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61379922
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120581
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O M
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Jacob — Catharina Weber. Catharina was born CALC 8 May 1819, , Bavaria, Germany; died 6 Dec 1888, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catharina Weber was born CALC 8 May 1819, , Bavaria, Germany; died 6 Dec 1888, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61379614
    • Name: Catharina Schweitzer
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2177.3
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O M

    Children:
    1. Michael Schweitzer was born CALC 6 Jun 1841, Downie Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharina Schweitzer was born 10 Dec 1842, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1922, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Elmwood, Grey Co., Ontario.
    3. Caroline Schweitzer was born 10 Nov 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1925, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jacob W. Schweitzer was born 7 Sep 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1918; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Margaret Schweitzer was born 13 Jun 1848, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1922, , Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario.
    6. John Schweitzer was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 4. John W. Schweitzer was born 12 May 1850, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1934, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schweitzer was born 1 Aug 1852, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Louis Schweitzer was born 4 Dec 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1930; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Samuel Schweitzer was born 10 Mar 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1930; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Noah Schweitzer was born 20 Mar 1864, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1935, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Oct 1935, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Mary Ann Schweitzer was born 2 Apr 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1951; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Michael DonnenwerthMichael Donnenwerth was born 1 Jun 1823, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Jacob Andre Donnenwerth and Catherine Margaretha "Margaret" Merklin); died 22 Aug 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3574.10
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Map: 1861, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 133, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Historic Building: 2009, 397 Gravel Ridge Trail, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Historic Building:
    Built by Michael Donnenworth, the house was moved from its former location to 95 Gravel Ridge Trail, Ontario, Canada. It forms the centre piece of a new subdivision. Moved in 2006 and burnt in 2007 by an arsonist, the floors and roof was rebuilt. The house was moved from its former location to make room for expansion of a gravel and sand pit.

    Michael married Elizabeth Rickert 9 Mar 1847, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 9 Nov 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Rickert was born 9 Nov 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Donnenwerth
    • Name: Elizabeth Rueckert
    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3574.11
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

    Children:
    1. John Donnenwerth was born Jul 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary Ann Donnenwerth was born 25 Jul 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1938, Castor, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Markham Cemetery, Castor, Alberta.
    3. Magdalena Donnenwerth was born 26 Nov 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1935; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Catherine Donnenwerth was born 6 Apr 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1914, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Levi Donnenwerth was born 14 Nov 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1931, Yale, St. Clair, Michigan, USA; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Yale, St. Clair, Michigan, United States.
    6. Elizabeth Donnenwerth was born 31 May 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1947; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Jacob Donnenwerth was born 14 Mar 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Caroline Donnenworth was born 10 Feb 1860, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1923, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Oct 1923, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Noah Donnenworth was born 30 Jan 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Melinda Donnenwerth was born 30 Jul 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1953, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Susannah Donnenwerth was born 23 Sep 1870, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1875, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Michael Dreves was born Nov 1821; died 20 Dec 1862, Lobsens, Posen, Prussia, Germany.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32449
    • Residence: 1853, Lobsens, Posen, Prussia, Germany

    Michael — Carolina Bluhm. Carolina was born 23 Feb 1822, , Germany; died 18 Oct 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Carolina Bluhm was born 23 Feb 1822, , Germany; died 18 Oct 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Carolina Dreves
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32448
    • Immigration: 1876, , Canada

    Children:
    1. 6. August Frederick Draves was born 12 Oct 1849, Lobsens, Posen, Prussia, Germany; died Jul 1939, Keephills, Parkland, Alberta, Canada.
    2. Emilie Friederica Dreves was born 9 Jun 1853, Lobsens, Posen, Prussia, Germany; was christened 26 Jun 1853, Lobsens, Posen, Prussia, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Michael Carl Dreves was born 29 Sep 1856, Lobsens, Posen, Prussia, Germany; died 14 Jul 1938; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Carolina Wilhelmine Dorothea Dreves was born 6 Aug 1863, Lobsens, Posen, Prussia, Germany; died 8 Jan 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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