Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Mary Streicher

Female 1884 - 1953  (68 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mary Streicher was born 14 Sep 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Streicher and Augusta Foerster); died 1953; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80163
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jacob Streicher was born 20 Jun 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jobst Streicher and Anna Gela Wettlaufer); died 7 Oct 1941, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63851088
    • Name: Jakob Streicher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80161
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Jacob Streicher

    WELLESLEY.\emdash After an illness of two years, Jacob Streicher, 86, a lifelong resident of this district, passed away at his home early Tuesday morning. Funeral services take place this afternoon. He was a farmer until his retire'ment, and attended St. Paul's Missouri Lutheran church.

    Predeceased by his wife, he is survived by one son, Jacob, at home, four daughters, Mary, at home. Misses Augusta and Clara of Kitchener, and Mrs. Walter Daub also of Kitchener, and two grandchilddren.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 10 Oct 1941, p. 3

    Jacob married Augusta Foerster 20 Nov 1883, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Augusta (daughter of Jacob Foerster and Helena Meinhardt) was born 31 Jan 1860, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1939, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Augusta Foerster was born 31 Jan 1860, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Foerster and Helena Meinhardt); died 10 Apr 1939, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Augusta Streicher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80162
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    STREICHER, Mrs. Jacob (Foerrster)
    By Record Correspondent
    WELLESLEY, APRIL 11-Mrs. Jacob Streicher of Wellesley, age 79, died at her home here last evening as a result of a heart attack. Deceased was born at Bamberg on Jan. 31, 1860.
    Surviving are her husband, four daughters, Mrs. Walter Daub, and Misses Gusta and Clara of Kitchener. Mary at home; one son, Jacob Jr. at home; one brother, Jacob Foerrster of Elmira; one sister, Mrs. Mary Rank of Heidelberg.
    Funeral services will be private from the home on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock with public services at the Missouri Lutheran church. Rev. C. A. Kramer will officiate.

    Children:
    1. 1. Mary Streicher was born 14 Sep 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1953; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Augusta K. Streicher was born 13 Dec 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Clara Emma Streicher was born 13 Oct 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jacob Edward Streicher was born 10 Jun 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elena Streicher was born 11 Mar 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jobst Streicher was born CALC 7 Feb 1814; died 11 Jan 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Birth: , Bavaria, Germany
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63589559
    • Name: Yost Streicher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80170
    • Birth: 15 Feb 1815, , Bayern, Germany
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Jobst married Anna Gela Wettlaufer 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna was born 24 Jun 1824, Kreis Zinganheim, Province of Kassel, Germany; died 16 Apr 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Anna Gela Wettlaufer was born 24 Jun 1824, Kreis Zinganheim, Province of Kassel, Germany; died 16 Apr 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Birth: , Hessen, Germany
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63590253
    • Name: Anna Gela Streicher
    • Name: Annie Wettlaufer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80168
    • Immigration: 1848
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    DEATH OF MRS. STREICHER

    There passed away one of the very early settlers of this district in the person of Annie Gella Wettlaufer, widow of the late Jobst Streicher, her death occurring early on Sunday morning in her 84th year, after a comparatively short illness. Deceased was born in Kreis Zinganheim, Province of Kassel, Germany. She came to Canada in 1848. In that same year she was married to Mr. Streicher and the two settled at once on the farm now occupied by her son Jacob, living continuously there until her death. Her husband passed away in 1887. She was a consistent Christian and was one of the original members of thy Wellesley (Miss) Lutheran church. Her remains were interred in the cemetery of this church yesterday in the presence of a large concourse. She leaves a family of seven children: Mrs. Geo. Hohl, Lisbon; Mrs, Geo. B. Lichty; Jacob Streicher, on the homestead; Andrew W. near Lisbon ; Mrs. Chas. Miller, Wellesley ; Mrs. John Lanz, near Ratzberg; and one died in childhood. She also has 34 grandchildren and six great grandchildren all living within a short distance of Wellesley.
    Wellesley Maple Leaf, April 30, 1908

    Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

    Children:
    1. Anna Barbara "Barbara" Streicher was born 5 Sep 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1915, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. James Lutheran Cemetery, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. Katherine "Catherine" Streicher was born 9 Jan 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1918, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Jacob Streicher was born 20 Jun 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1941, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Andreas W. "Andrew" Streicher was born 22 Apr 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1935; was buried , First Saint Pauls Lutheran Church, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Margaret Streicher was born 6 May 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1937, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Saint Pauls Lutheran Church, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Jacob Foerster was born 1830, , Baden, Germany (son of Ludwig "Louis" Foerster and Anna Maria Ziegler); died 8 Dec 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32795
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    On Thursday of last week there were buried in the Lutheran cemetery have the earthly remains of Jacob Foerster, who died of Bright's disease raving been seriously ill only a week. Deceased had been twice married. His first wife died in 1857 and the second one seven years ago. One son of the first wife survives and 2 sons and 2 daughters of the second wife. For a number of years he had lived with his daughter, Mrs. John Rank, Con. 7, Wellesley township. He leaves four brothers, who were present at the funeral, namely, Frederick and Andrew, of Heidelberg, Louis of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Valentine, of Cranbrook, Ont.


    Elmira Advertiser 19 Dec 1908

    Jacob married Helena Meinhardt 19 Jan 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Helena (daughter of John Meinhardt and Christina Hesreth) was born 1831, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Helena Meinhardt was born 1831, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany (daughter of John Meinhardt and Christina Hesreth); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Helena Foerster
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32796
    • Residence: 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Marie "Mary" Foerster was born 6 Oct 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1946, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Augusta Foerster was born 31 Jan 1860, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1939, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob M. Foerster was born 28 Jun 1863, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Henry Foerster was born 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Andrew Foerster was born 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Ludwig "Louis" Foerster was born 5 Jan 1803, , Baden, Germany (son of George Adam Foerster and Marie Katarina "Katarina" Grab or Gens); died 23 Mar 1893, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Interesting: pioneer, story
    • Name: Lewis Foerster
    • Name: Louis Foerster
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-110323
    • Residence: 1828, Epfenbach, Epfenbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    • Immigration: 1835, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    LUDWIG FOERSTER

    Another of the old pioneers of Waterloo county has passed away in the person of Mr. Ludwig Foerster, who died on the 23rd inst., at the home of Andrew Foerster, his son, who lives between here and St. Clements. Deceased was born in Baden, Germany, and came to Canada in 1835. He settled in Wellesley township when it was yet a "howling wilderness", and hewed out for himself a home in the woods. By dint of hard work and economy, coupled with sterling honesty, he contrived to leave to his children a fair share of this world's goods. He leaves 9 children, 63 grandchildren, and 50 great grandchildren. His remains were buried in the Lutheran cemetery, here, last Saturday. He had reached the ripe age of 90 years, 2 months and 17 days.

    Elmira Signet 30 Mar 1893 pg 8

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    DEATHS

    Forester - At Heidelberg, on March 23rd, Louis Foerster.

    Waterloo County Chronicle, 6 Apr 1893, p. 8

    Ludwig married Anna Maria Ziegler 15 Nov 1828, Epfenbach, Epfenbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Anna was born CALC 19 May 1806, , Germany; died 12 Sep 1851; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Anna Maria Ziegler was born CALC 19 May 1806, , Germany; died 12 Sep 1851; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Maria Foerster
    • Name: Maria Ziegler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-237430
    • Residence: 1828, Epfenbach, Epfenbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 6. Jacob Foerster was born 1830, , Baden, Germany; died 8 Dec 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Andrew Foerster was born 22 Jun 1831, , Baden, Germany; died 1 May 1916, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Katharine Foerster was born 1835, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Ludwig Z. "Louis" Foerster was born 14 Oct 1836, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 14 May 1837, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1921, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA; was buried , Highland Cemetery, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States.
    5. Frederick Foerster was born 29 Apr 1839, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1923, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Foerster was born 1840, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Martin Foerster was born 1843, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Adam Foerster was born 1843, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Valentine Foerster was born 22 Mar 1848, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1921, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Brussels United Cemetery, Brussels, Huron Co., Ontario.
    10. August Foerster was born 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Barbara Foerster was born 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 14.  John Meinhardt was born Abt 1801, of, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123509

    John — Christina Hesreth. Christina was born Abt 1801, of, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Christina Hesreth was born Abt 1801, of, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Christina Meinhardt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123510

    Children:
    1. 7. Helena Meinhardt was born 1831, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.