Jane Ann Snider

Jane — Mayor Herbert Arnold "Herb" Epp. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167460
• Residence: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Clifford — Myrta Mae Strome. Myrta (daughter of Alexander Strome and Harriet Ann Stickney) was born 2 Jan 1908, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1948, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Myrta Mae Snider
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167539

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• Honoured: Snider's Woods named for him
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6306
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Elected Office: 30 May 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk Woolwich Township
• Elected Office: 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor Woolwich Township
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller Clerk
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller, Flour Mill
• Residence: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Walter James Snider, "was born September 30th, 1869. He is married to Elena Kuntz and resides in Conestogo where he is engaged in his father's mills. .."

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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Walter J. Snider, clerk of the Township of Woolwich, was born in Conestogo in 1869. He was educated at the Conestogo public school and also attended the Berlin High School (now the Berlin Collegiate Institute) in 1883 and 1884. and the British American Business College in 1886. He is a miller by occupation. On May 20, 1905, he was appointed clerk of Woolwich Township.

Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906 (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 1906), 31.

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SNIDER'S WOODS

Conestoga has another thing to its credit, namely, Snider's Woods. As is known and often deplored the slashes of the woodman's axe to feed the sawmills have almost denuded a once well-timbered township and dried up its spring creeks. Observing these results the late Walter J. Snider determined to preserve one wooded tract for posterity. His purpose is set forth in a letter addressed to the Provincial Minister of Lands, Forests, and Mines, and reads,

Conestoga, Ontario, July 15th, 1918. Dear Sir:

In settlement of my father's estate several years ago, I came into ownership of a mill and water power situated in the village of Conestoga, as well as of about forty acres of wooded river flats, lying at the confluence of the Grand and Conestoga Rivers. This property has been in the possession of our family since about 1850.

Many of the trees in this wood are of great age, and majestic in size and beauty. As my purpose is to refrain from cutting any sound and growing trees during my lifetime, it would be a great satisfaction to me if some arrangement could be effected whereby the conservation of this woodland could be assured in perpetuity.

I beg, therefore, to inquire whether this object could not be attained through entailing the property with cutting rights through your department? The plain that has suggested itself to me is that neither I nor my successors be permitted to cut any trees except such as shall be designated for removal by the Chief Provincial Forester; and that upon removal of any trees a proper number of trees be planted.


There is considerable room for tree planting in the grounds and my desire is to have it scientifically reforested under the supervision of your department. This would provide a forestry and reforestration demonstration on a small scale right in the heart of the older portion of Western Ontario.

Should this meet with your approval I shall be very glad to proceed toward a final arrangement.

Yours very truly, Walter J. Snider.

The minister acted upon Mr. Snider's suggestion and provided legislation to carry out his purpose. At a largely attended function, whereat mayors and members of parliament, the Ontario Government, and the Dominion Commission of Conservation were represented, the woodland was set aside for the benefit of future generations on August 8th, 1918. The legislation here referred to enables other owners of woodlands to emulate Mr. Snider's example.

Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1933 pg 17 - Woolwich Township - Its Early Settlement by W. V. Uttley

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PUBLIC MEN OF WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP

ALEXANDER S. FORBES, Reeve of Woolwich Township, was born in Woolwich. in 1874. He followes the occupation of farming. Mr. Forbes was councillor from 1915 to 1921 inclusive, deputy reeve from 1922 to 1923, reeve, 1926 and 1927, and in 1927 the highest honor in the gift of the County Council was conferred upon him when he was elected Warden.

NORMAN S. SNYDER, born in Woolwich Township in 1872, follows the occupation of farming. Township councillor 1914 to 1918 inclusive, deputy reeve in 1919, 1920 and 1921, 1926 and 1927. He has been a public school trustee for fifteen years.

ALMON SNIDER, who was born in Woolwich Township in 1876, received his education in the Public Schools. He is a farmer by occupation and has been a councillor for two years.

WILLIAM S. HEMMERICH was born in Woolwich Township in April, 1881, and is a farmer by occupation. He has been township councillor since January 1924.

WILLIAM G. VEITCH was born at Winterbourne in 1889. He received his education in the Public Schools and continued his studies at the Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate. His occupation is farming and he has been a township councillor for two years.

W. J. SNIDER, late clerk of the township of Woolwich, was born in Conestogo in 1869. On May 30, 1905, he was appointed clerk of Woolwich Township. He bought out the interests of his father, Menno Snider, in the Conestogo Mill in 1916, and the St. Jacobs Mill from W. W. Snider in 1920. At the time of his death in May last he was vice-president of the Dominion Millers' Association, Directory of Canadian Millers' Fire Insurance Co. at Hamilton, Director the Security Acceptance Corporation, Ltd., Toronto, member of the local Board of Mothers' Allowance, and Local School Trustee. He ws candadate for the Liberals in the provincial election of 1919.

Walter — Elena Kuntz. Elena (daughter of Johan Jacob "Jacob" "Jake" Cuntz and Philipina "Phoebe" Hermann) was born 31 Mar 1869, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1933, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elena Cuntz
• Name: Elena Snider
• Name: Elenor Kuntz
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6306.1
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36498

Notes:

Mr. Alexander Strome

Mr. Alexander Strome, a highly respected resident of Elmira, died on Wednesday morning, May 13th. after an extended illness of about 11 years. The deceased man was in his 62nd year, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. David R. Strome. He was born in the Township of Woolwich in 1870. He was married to Harriet Ann Stickney about. 35 years ago, and took up residence on a farm in Peel Township, North of Floradale, moving to Elmira from there about ten years ago. Two sons predeceased him. He leaves besides his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Orton Stricker of Beamsville, Mrs. Herbert Beggs of Linwood and Miss Myrta at home. Four brothers and one sister also survive, namely, Noah of Thorold, Norman of Hamilton, Urias of Winnipeg, Simon of Cayuga and Mrs. E. Stricker of Alma. Mr. Strome was a respected member of Wesley United Church..

The funeral will take place on Saturday from his late home at 33 Arthur Street, at 2 o'clock p.m., to Wesley United Church for service and thence to the Elmira Cemetery for interment.

Alexander married Harriet Ann Stickney 21 Feb 1894. Harriet was born 26 Apr 1865; died 1945; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Harriet Ann Strome
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167538

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6304
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Menno S. Snyder, Was born August 22nd, 1838. When a young man he entered his father's mills in Conestogo where he served his apprenticeship in the business which he has so successfully carried on for the last twenty years. Shortly before his father's death he became proprietor of the Conestogo Roller Flour Mills. Some four years ago he purchased the Salem Mills and is now engaged in manufacturing some of the finest brands of flour put on the market. Mr. Snider is well known by the farmers of Woolwich and other townships and is highly respected by all. he is first-class business man and courteous and pleasing in manners, thus making him one of our highly esteemed citizens of the county. On November 6th, 1865, he was married to Harriet Fields who was born January 30th, 1845. They reside in Conestogo and have had a family of 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.].

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Conestogo - At noon Friday, there passed away, at his late residence, Mr. Menno Snider, after a brief illness of two days, of broncho-pheumonia, at the age of 78 years, 5 months and 18 days.

Deceased was born in Waterloo Township on august 22nd, 1838. In 1865 he was married to Harriet Fields, who predeceased him by nineteen years. He succeeded his father in the milling business here which he has since carried on. The deceased had occasion in his daily business to come in to contact with a large number of people, whose respect he won and retained through fair and honest treatment no matter from how near or far the customers came in. He is survived by several brothers and sisters and by three sons and four daughters, namely: Walter, Ida and Mabel, here; Oliver, of Herbert, Sask.; ralph, of Battle Creek, Mich.; Eleanor, of Saskatoon, and Harriet, Mrs. Wm. Schinbein, of Cabri, Sask.

The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon and was attended by a large number of friends and acquaintances who came to pay a last tribute to the departed. Burial took place at the Mennonite Cemetery at Bloomingdale. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family.

Elmira Signet Feb 15 1917

Menno married Harriet Fields 6 Nov 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harriet (daughter of Charles James "James" Fields and Mary Anne North) was born 30 Jan 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1898, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Jul 1898, Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43042782
• Name: Harriet Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6304.1
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

It is our sad duty to record the death of Mrs. Menno Snider this week. Mrs Snider who had been ailing for some time was removed to the Guelph Hospital a week ago on Sunday, where she died on Friday afternoon. Her remains were brought home and buried on Sunday in the burying ground near Bloomingdale. Rev., Mr. Watson of Elmira performed the last rites for the deceased. Her age was 53 yrs. and 6 mos. She leaves a husband, 4 daughters and sons to mourn her loss. The entire community sympathizes with them in their sad affliction.

The Elmira Advertiser-4 Aug 1898 pg 1

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241907968
• Name: Jacob Cuntz
• Name: Jacob Kuntz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54221P
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cooper
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cooper
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cooper
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cooper
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cooper
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1896, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker

Notes:

CONESTOGO

OBITUARY. - Died, at his residence on the 9th inst., Mr. Jacob Kuntz, of a lingering illness. Deceased was born in Rinthel, western Germany, near the borders of France and Baden, Sept. 23rd, 1823, was married to Philippena Hermann, July 15th 1850; about one year afterwards he and his worthy partner in life emigrated to Canada, and took up their future abode in the fertile county of Waterloo, living for short time near Heidelberg; he has been resident of Conestogo for nearly 43 years, where he acquired and commodious and comfortable home. Formerly he conducted hotel business, later for several years he ran cooper shop, but of late withdrew from actual business and lived retired. He had nine children, seven of whom survive him, five sons and two daughters. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon. The Lutheran church, of which he was member, could not contain all who had assembled from around home and several places at distance to perform the last act of respect to one who was well known for his kindness and affability, The Rev. Mr. Walbaum performed the funeral services at the grave and in the church. Messrs George Dabmer. Wm. Loeback, Henry Euler, Henry Dahmer, Wm. Cole and Chas. Hass were pall bearers.

Waterloo Chronicle 15 Oct 1896, p. 1

Johan married Philipina "Phoebe" Hermann 15 Jul 1850, Wilgartswiesen, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Philipina was born 2 Apr 1833, , Germany; died 16 Aug 1917, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241908369
• Name: Phebe Herman
• Name: Philipina "Phoebe" Cuntz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54220P
• Immigration: 1849
• Immigration: 1851, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Death of Mrs. Jac. Cuntz

On Thursday forenoon there passed peacefully away after being laid up for some years more or less, one of the oldest residents in the person of Mrs. Jacob Cuntz. Deceased was born in Germany and after her marriage to the late Mr. Cuntz, who predeceased her by nearly 21 years, they emigrated to Canada and took up their residence here and had since continuously resided here. She attained the ripe old age of 84 years, 4 months, and 14 days and leaves to mourn her death 5 sons, Geo., in Wisconsin, Chas. in Shoal Lake, Man., Jacob at home, Noah in Kitchener and Henry in Baden, also 2 daughters, Phoebe, Mrs. Wm. Ziegler, of Bridgeport, and Eleanor, Mrs. Walter J. Snider, Conestogo. Besides these, one brother survives, Adam Herrmann of near Elmira.

The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon and was largely attended by the many friends and acquaintances from far and near who came to pay a last tribute of respect to the departed. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community.

Elmira Signet Aug 23 1917

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• Eby ID Number: 00120-7486
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Residence: 1876, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Retired: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

David Strome, "a farmer, resides in the township of Pilkington, Wellington County, Ontario, near Pentland, P.O. He is married to Sophia Schaeder."


The Biographical History of Waterloo Township

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Death of David R. Strome

We regret to have to chronicle the death of David R. Strome, which sad event occurred on Thursday afternoon of last week.

Deceased was born in Blenheim township in 1834, and was married in 1856 to Martha Sophia Schader, who died on the 4^th of February last year. To Mr. and Mrs. Strome were born nine children, seven of whom survive, namely: Mrs. J. C. Amy, Elmira; Norman, Hamilton; Mrs. E. Stickney, Peel Township; Noah on the old homestead in Pilkington Township; Urias, Winnipeg, Man.; Simon, Cayuga, Ont. Besides these, eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild survive, together with six brothers, three in the Northwest, two in Berlin and one near Floradale, and one sister in Waterloo.

The family lived in Woolwich and Elmira for a few years, then for about 26 years they lived in Pilkington, where their son Noah, now resides.

Twelve years ago Mr. and Mrs. Strome retired from the farm and became residents of Elmira. Mr. Strome who was of a quiet retiring disposition was highly respected and was a consistent member of the Evangelical Association about 40 years.

Elmira Signet, February 19, 1908

Occupation:
Was staying with Christian & Leah Hallman.

David married Martha Sophia "Sophia" Schaeder 15 Jan 1856, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Martha was born 8 Jul 1836, , Germany; died 4 Feb 1907, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Martha Sophia "Sophia" Schrader
• Name: Martha Sophia "Sophia" Strome
• Name: Sophia Schaeder
• Eby ID Number: 00120-7486.1
• Immigration: 1836, , Canada
• Birth: 4 Aug 1836, , Prussia, Germany
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant

Notes:

After a lingering illness of six or seven months duration caused by an aggravated stomach trouble, there died, at Elmira, last Monday, Martha Sophia, beloved wife of Mr. David R. Strome, aged 70 years, 6 months and 28 days.

The Maiden name of Deceased was Martha Sophia Schrader. She was born in Prussia, Germany on July 8th, 1836, emigrated with her parents to Canada when but six months of age and settled in the village of Doon, Ontario, where she lived until she was married to Mr. David R. Strome, who survives her, and whose home was then at Blenheim. The marriage took place on January 15th 1856. The union therefor extended a little more than one year over the half century and was blessed with eight children, two of whom have predeceased their mother. The remaining ones are Mrs. J. C. Amy, of Elmira, Norman of Hamilton, Mr. E. Stickney, of Peel Township, Alexander also of Peel, Norah of Pilkington Township, Urias of Humbold,, Saskatoon and Simon of Cayuga Ont. These together with a father who still enjoys fair health eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild, the great majority of whom were in attendance at the sickbed of the deceased, remain to mourn the of a loss of kind mother and helpmate. Deceased was a member of the local Evangelical congregation, the pastor of which will preach the funeral sermon, after the interment which will take place at the Elmira Union Cemetery, today (Thursday February 7th)