John Joseph Wintermeyer, MPP

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97069
• Elected Office: 1852, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Alderman - Kitchener
• Elected Office: 1958, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; MPP - Waterloo North
• Honoured: 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Kitchener Citizen of the Year
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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HONOURABLE JOHN J. WINTERMEYER 1916-1993

John Wintermeyer's long career in public life was one that could truly be called "a devoted service to a calling."

Wintermeyer was born in Berlin (Kitchener) and attended St. Jerome's High School. He graduated in commerce and philosophy from the University of Notre Dame before attending Harvard Law School. In 1943, he graduated from Dalhousie Law School and he was admitted to the bar in Nova Scotia and Ontario.

Wintermeyer was elected as a City of Kitchener alderman in 1952, and in 1955 he was elected Member of Provincial Parliament for Waterloo North. In 1958, Wintermeyer became leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, a position he held until 1963. As leader of the official opposition in the Legislature, Wintermeyer stressed the need for hospital and medical insurance, education reform, improvements in public services, equality of opportunity and constitutional changes.

Wintermeyer was known as man of deep faith, charity and integrity. He held a Papal Honour - Member of the Order of St. Sylvestre, Sir Knight of Malta; and he held a Civilian Honour - Member of the Military Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem. In 1993, he was honoured as Kitchener Citizen of the Year in recognition of his public contributions, and his commitment and dedication to the community. He served on the boards of numerous organizations including St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul, The Working Centre, the Anna Kaljas House, St. John's Kitchen and Reaching Our Outdoor Friends.

Wintermeyer played an integral role in the development of Hockey Canada, serving as President and Director, and he was Chairman of the Canadian Olympic Hockey Foundation.

In 1994, St. Jerome's University created the John J. Wintermeyer Chair, and in 2000 the University established the John J. Wintermeyer Lecture in Christianity and Public Policy. In his honour, the City of Waterloo established Wintermeyer Park along the Grand River.

Waterloo Region Hall of Fame

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WINTERMEYER, Hon. John Joseph, O.C. - Member of the Order of St. Sylvestre. with the entitlement Sir Knight: Knight of Malta; Former MPP of the Ontario Legislature. 1955-1963; Ontario Liberal Leader of Her Majesty's Official Opposition, 1957-1963.

It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of John Joseph Wintermeyer Sr.. on December 20. 1993 at home. in Waterloo. after a courageous struggle with ALS.

Beloved husband of Elizabeth Lang Greene and loving father of Judith and Esertino Dona. Mary Ellen and Michael Horgan. James. John Jr. and Dawns Wintermeyer. Gretchen and Terence Shaunessy and Sarah and Dr. Peter Lang. Devoted "Papa" of Helen. Deirdre. Jonathon. Caroline. Patrick. Michael. John III. Delaney. Stephen and Colleen.

Predeceased by Daniel. Brother of Mary and the late Malachi Quigley. Lucy and the late Harry Quigley and Betty and William Brennan of London. Ont.. Rita and the late Edward J. Shoniker of Toronto and Therese and Dr. James Wiley of Ottawa. Predeceased by his dear wife. Helen Frances Delaney in 1972. as well as his son. John in 1950. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ratz•Bechtel Funeral Home. 821 King Street West. Kitchener. (519-745-9495). Funeral mass will be held on Thursday. Dec 23. 1993 at 10.30 a in. at St. Louis RC Church. Waterloo. Visitation this evening (Tuesday) between 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

John married Helen Frances Delaney 17 Jun 1944, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. Helen was born 12 Feb 1912, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 9 Apr 1972, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Judith Delaney Wintermeyer was born 1945; died 24 Aug 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Alfred James Wintermeyer was born 21 Apr 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. John Joseph Wintermeyer was born 10 May 1949; died 12 May 1949; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

John married Elizabeth Lang 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 28 Oct 1916; died 2003; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95447
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Sports: 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Bankers Hockey Club, 1907-1908
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Glue Maker, Glue Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1972, 95 Blueridge Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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WINTERMEYER, Alfred C. - Of 95 Blueridge Ave., on Wednesday August 28, after a lengthy illness, at his residence, 88 years of age; a member of St. Francis RC Church; a life-long resident of Kitchener; a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a commander of St. Gregory.

Father of John of Kitchener, Mary (Mrs. M. E. Quigley), Mrs. Lucy Quigley, Betty (Mrs. William S. Brennan), all of London, Ont., Rita (Mrs. Edward Shoniker) of Toronto, Therese (Mrs. James Wiley) of Ottawa; brother of Mrs. Hilda Shoniker of Kitchener; also surviving are 30 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, predeceased by his wife, the former Caroline Kaiser on August 22, 1972 and two grandchildren.

Resting at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, Benton at Church Streets after 7 p.m. this evening, where parish prayers will be recited at 8 p.m. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Friday at 11: 30 a.m., followed by a 12 o'clock funeral mass at St. Francis RC Church. Interment Mount Hope cemetery.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

Alfred married Caroline Aloysia Katherina Kaiser 15 Feb 1916, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of Deputy-Reeve Joseph Anthony Kaiser and Catherine Hergott) was born 14 Nov 1888, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Caroline Aloysia Katherina Wintermeyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80981
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1972, 95 Blueridge Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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WINTERMEYER, Mrs. Caroline At St. Mary's Hospital, on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1972, age 83, Caroline Wintermeyer, of 95 Blueridge Ave.," Kitchener; a member of St. Francis RC Church and the Catholic Women's League; daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kaiser; wife of Alfred C. Wintermeyer; mother of John of Kitchener, Mary (Mrs. M. E. Quigley), Lucy (Mrs. T. H. Quigley), Betty (Mrs. William S. Brennan), all of London; Rita. (Mrs. Edward Shoniker) of Toronto, and Therese (Mrs. James Wiley), Ottawa; also survived. by 30 grandchildren; predeceased by one brother, J. Anthony Kaiser, and two sisters, Olivia Kaiser and Agnes Kuntz.

Resting at the Schreiter- Sandrock Funeral Home, 51 Benton St., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. today. Parish prayers on Wednesday at 8 pm. Prayers will be offered on Thursday at 10:30 a.m., followed by conce- lebrated high mass at St. Francis RC Church at 11 a.m. Interment Kitchener Mount Hope cemetery.

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• Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Glue Works - Dominion Glue Company
• Interesting: business, life story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95445
• Immigration: 1864, , Germany
• Immigration: 1868, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1869, , Canada
• Immigration: 16 May 1869, Quebec City, , Quebec, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Factory Hand
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Naturalization: 1882, , Canada
• Residence: 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; engineer
• Occupation: 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; button tool maker
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; glue manufacturer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer, Glue
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Residence: 1921, 60 College St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

It is reported but not proven than John was born in Straubing, Bavaria, Germany in his marriage record at St. Mary's Church in Kitchener apparently confirms this.

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JOHN W. WINTERMEYER

Kitchener, Oct. 31 John W. Wintermeyer, founder of the Dominion Glue Company here, died today after an illness of several years. He was seventy-two years old. Mr. Wintermeyer came to Canada from Bavaria when he was nine years old and lived successively in Waterloo, Mannheim and Kitchener. In early life be was a machinist. In 1894 he founded the Berlin Glue Works. His wife, a son and daughter survive.

The Globe and Mail 1 Nov 1932

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John Kaiser Wintermeyer came from Straubing, Bavaria Germany in 1869 with his parents and siblings: Anna 1863, Mary 1864, Rosina 1869 and Jacob 1874. John Wintermeyer and his younger brother Jacob Wintermeyer started their own business in Berlin Ontario prior to World War 1. The business was a glue factory. The brothers became involved in a dispute and John bought Jacob out of the business. During WWI there was a great need for glycerine, a by-product of glue, as a component of explosives. The family business did very well. John Wintermeyer asked his son Alfred Carl (a loan's officer at the Bank of Montreal) to join him in the business. Subsequently a businessman from Windsor Ontario asked John and son Alfred Carl to become 50/50 partners in Essex Meat Packers, which they did. Shortly thereafter John Wintermeyer was injured severely at work when a barrel fell on his legs and crushed them, leaving him paralysed. Both family businesses were thus sold and the accumulated capital from the sales was used to invest in the stock market. Alfred Carl invested in gold in 1930 after exploring investment opportunities in Kirkland Lake Ontario. He purchased shared in the Wright/Hargreaves Mines and the Hollinger-Lakshore Mines. His fortune was further made

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John K. Wintermeyer

Death removed a well known Kitchener business man in the person of John K. Wintermeyer, founder of the Dominion Glue Works, who died on Monday in his 73rd year. The funeral was held yesterday.

Deceased started as a machinist in the Shantz Button Factory and in 1894 founded the Berlin Glue Works, later changed to Dominion Glue Work. In 1919 he had both legs broken in an accident at the plant and obliged him to retire from active work. Partners were E. H. Scully until 1912 and John Novak until 1905.

Coming from Bavaria when nine years old, deceased lived in Waterloo and later at Mannheim. Some time later he moved to Kitchener and in 1886 married Matilda Bauer. A wife, one son, AA. C., and one daughter, Mrs. H. J. Shoniker, a brother, Jacob, and two sisters, Mrs. Rose Moseberger of St. Agatha and Mrs. John Weber of Calgary, Alta.

Waterloo Chronicle 3 Nov 1932, p. 3

John married Matilda Bauer 5 Oct 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of Carl Joseph "Charles" Bauer and Maria Sophia "Sophia" Kuhlebert) was born 30 May 1863, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jan 1941, Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Matilda Wintermeyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95446P
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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MRS. MATILDA WINTERMEYER

Mrs. Matilda Wintermeyer, 77, of 10 College street, died at her home Saturday afternom after a month's illness. Born in Kitchener she lived here all her life. She attended St. Mary's church and was a member of the Catholic Women's League and the Christian Mothers' Society. Her husband, John Wintermeyer, predeceased her eight years ago. Surviving are one son, A. C. Wintermeyer, one daughter Mrs. H. J. Shoniker, both of Kitchener, two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Ball, Waterloo and Mrs. Joseph Bauman, Walkerton. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning from the residence, to St Mary's church for solemn requiem high mass at 10 o'clock. Interment will be in Mount Hope R. C. cemetery. Remains are resting at the residence until the funeral.

Kitchener Daily Record 6 Jan 1941 pg 13

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• Elected Office: Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Deputy-Reeve - Wilmot
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80978
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholc
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper & Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

Joseph was the only child of Antony Kaiser and Carolina Baumgarten to stay in St. Agatha. He took over the family hotel/tavern. He had been trained as a brewmaster as were his brothers. Joseph died of a heart attack on May 26, 1895. He had donated the land for the new part of the St. Agatha Cemetery and was the first person to be buried there.

Joseph — Catherine Hergott. Catherine (daughter of Johannes Theobold "John" Hergott and Margarethe Dietrich) was born 26 Dec 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Kaiser
• Name: Katie Hergott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80975
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Johann "John" Wintermier
• Name: John Wintermeyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44971
• Immigration: 1869
• Immigration: 16 May 1869, Quebec City, , Quebec, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Naturalization: 1872
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Retired: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Johann — Theresa Kaiser. Theresa was born 15 Oct 1827, , Bavaria, Germany; died 15 Nov 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Theresa Wintermeyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44972
• Immigration: 1869, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 16 May 1869, Quebec City, , Quebec, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Charles Bauer
• Name: Charles Joseph Bauer
• Name: Karl Joseph Bauer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43933P
• Birth: 30 Jun 1824
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1860
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Elected Office: 1878, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Kitchener
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Died Bauer - At the residence of his daughter Mrs. L. Kuntz, Waterloo, Carl Joseph Bauer Age 79 years. Funeral will take place from his home 10 a.m. Wednesday to R.C. Church thence to Mount Hope Cemetery for interment.

Berlin Telegraph, Berlin, Ontario, Monday April 15, 1901

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Carl Joseph Bauer

Another member of the old guard, in the person of Mr. Carl Joseph Bauer of Waterloo Town has departed for the great army in the beyond, on Saturday. He was born June 30, 1824 in Weilbach, Bavaria; came to America in 1854; lived for one year in Buffalo, where he married Sophia Kolbert, a native of Hofgeismar. In 1855, he came to Canada and resided first in Waterloo Town, where he very successfully followed the trade of carpenter. In the early sixties, he settled down on a small property in the west ward of the corporation of Berlin and pursued agriculture, as well as his trade. Several years ago, he sold the place and since that time, resided along with his wife, together with his daughter, Mrs. Theresia Kuntz, in Waterloo, where he enjoyed the most affectionate care.

As a member of the Catholic congregation of Berlin, he was active for many years as a school and church director. He also served the West Ward for some time as a member of city council. He was a peace-loving, cheerful man, who never became discouraged in the worst circumstances. Especially, did he distinguish himself during his lengthy, very painful sickness by his great patience and endless trust in God, thereby setting an example worthy of imitation.

He is survived by two sons, six daughters, and 34 grandchildren. One son, two daughters and three grandchildren preceded him in death. His burial took place yesterday, on Wednesday, with a large number in attendance.

The survivors, together with his mourning wife, are: Mrs. Louis Kuntz, Mrs. Jakob Ball, and Aloys Bauer, Waterloo; Mrs. John Wintermeyer, Mrs. Edward Fehrenbach, Berlin; Mrs. Joseph Baumann, Walkerton; Mrs. Edward Winterhalt, Montreal; Charles Bauer, Montreal.

Berliner Journal 18 Apr 1901 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk for the Kitchener Public Library

Carl married Maria Sophia "Sophia" Kuhlebert 3 Jan 1853, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States. Maria was born 21 Dec 1828, Hymmen, Cassel, Grossherzog, Thum Hesson, Germany; died 16 Nov 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Birth: Hofgeismar, , Hessen, Germany
• Name: Maria Sophia "Sophia" Bauer
• Name: Sophia Kolbert
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43934
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

The death ocurred last night at the home of Mr. Jacob Ball, William St., of Mrs. Sophia Bauer, one of the towns oldest and most respected residents. The deceased had reached the ripe old age of eighty-three years. She had been sick but one week, though she had been ailing for some time, and died from paralysis and old age.

Mrs Bauer was born in Hymnencassel, Grossherzogthum, Hesson, Germany. She came to this country in 1853, landing in Buffalo and married Carl Bauer who predeceased her eleven years ago. No brothers or sisters are known to survive. Her youngest brother died years ago. The oldest daughter of the family, Mrs Louis Kuntz died six weeks ago, the other children are, Mrs Jacob Ball of Waterloo; Frank Bauer (died 1895); Aloyes Bauer, Waterloo: Mrs John Wintermeyer, Berlin; Mrs. Joseph Bowman, Walkerton; Mrs. Ed Feherenbach, Berlin; Mrs. Ed Winterton of Waterloo and Charlie Bauer of Waterloo.

The funeral will take place Monday at 8: 30 o'clock from the residence of Mr. Jacob Ball, Willim St. to St. Louis R.C. Church thence to the cemetery.

Berlin News Record, Berlin, Ontario, Friday November 17, 1911

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Hymmen, Kassel,Grossherzog,Thum Hesson,Germany Sophia was born in 1828, in Hofgeismar, Hessen, which is a small community about fifteen kilometers north of Kassel, Hessen. Sophis'a obituary, which does not mention her parents, does indicate that her siblings had apparently predeceased her, and other information elsewhere suggests that they probably lived their lives in Germany. Sophia migrated to New York, aboard The Lessing and docked there on August 15, 1852. She was 23years old. She came to America to marry her fiance, Johann Heintz, who had preceeded her to the New World and was studying to become a lawyer. He was not there to meet her at the entrance port. She was befriended by a family whom she had met on the ship and stayed with them for a few days, still waiting for her fiance. Since she spoke no English, she went with them to Buffalo, heartbroken and lonely.

In Buffalo, she stayed in an Inn, and she helped with the cooking as she was a trained dietician. This Inn was operated or owned by Carl Bauer's sister, Catherine Able. Carl was staying there as well. After many nights of hearing her crying in her room, he knocked on her door to offer his assistance. He learned of her hardship and offered to assist her. He placed an ad in the New York paper inquiring of her fiance. Months passed and there was no reply. Meanwhile, Karl had fallen in love with Sophia. He asked her to marry him and she accepted.

The night before they were to be married, there was a knock on her door. Two orderlies were there and told her that her fiance was downstairs in a carriage, too weak to get out, but wanted to see her. Sophia saw her beloved fiance and learned that he was very sick with TB. He had been unable to meet her ship; so instead, he sent his friend to meet her with a large sum of money to take care of her needs. His friend nor the money were ever seen again. Apparently, he died within the next 6 months.

Sophia married Karl as planned, but perhaps with a heavy heart. Sophia's surname spelling is Kuhlebert, although it is spelled differently by priests etc.

Karl and Sophia first lived in an area which is located behind the Grand River Hospital in Kitchener -- it was known as Green Bush. They later built homes on King Street, close to Bauer Industries.

Sophia was known to be a small, fair, gentle, mild Saxon. She was a converted Catholic (was Evangelical). She spoke High German to her children. She was always prim and proper. In her later years, she would often be seen knitting stockings. She only spoke German


History provided by Marie Durrer-Voisin, 2010

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/265136542
• Name: Anton Kaiser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81459
• Residence: 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tavern Keeper
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tavern keeper [catagory: hotel keeper, inn keeper, tavern keeper]
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Elected Office: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve/Mayor
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Business: 1877, 1761 Erbs Road, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Traveller's Home Hotel

Notes:

Death of Mr. Anthony Kaiser

In recording the death of this gentleman, which took place at St. Agatha, Wilmot Township, on Sunday last, the Reporter feels that one of the strongest links binding the past to the present of Wilmot Township has been severed. Since our earliest recollection, Mr. Kaiser has always taken a prominent part in both township and county affairs, and even before the county was set apart he was one of the members of the old District Council. With our imperfect knowledge of the details of Mr. Kaiser's life, we find it impossible to speak of him as we could wish; but it lies within our province to say that he was one of nature's nobleman \endash honest, faithful and true. In church matters \endash in politics \endash in municipal life \endash in social life \endash Mr. Kaiser was ever to the front, and either as friend or opponent won the esteem of those with whom he came in contact. There was a manliness about him that appealed to the better part of human nature; and in all the strong political fights in which he has taken an active part \endash he was a keen conservative \endash we never heard of "Tone" Kaiser making an enemy. He has now crossed his hands at the call of the great conqueror; but as long as life lasts there will be many in the county of Waterloo who will ever have a kind word and thought for Anthony Kaiser.

Mr. Kaiser was 74 years of age at the time of his death. He leaves six sons and one daughter; all married and comfortably settled, the youngest one, Mr. Joseph Kaiser, being at present 1st Deputy-Reeve of his Township. His eldest son, Dr. A. Kaiser, holds a very prominent position in Detroit, having not only been for years an Alderman of that city, but being, one year at least, elected President of the Board. The funeral took place yesterday (Thursday) and was one of the largest ever held in the county, friends being present from Waterloo, Berlin, Galt, and every town and village within a radius of many miles.

Galt Reporter Dec 9 1887 pg 1

Elected Office:
Years Served: 1859-1862

Anthony — Carolina Baumgarten. Carolina was born 28 Aug 1815, Zabern, Alsace, Germany; died 16 May 1875, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/265136812
• Name: Carolina Kaiser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32344
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

Carolina is the older sister of Maria Catharina Baumgarten Rothmann. Their parents are Francois Daniel Amand Baumgarten from Lutzelbourgh, Moselle, France and Marie Anne Ritter from Rossfeld, BAS RHIN, France.

They were married in Lutzelbourg in 6 October 1814. And they lived in Saverne/Zabern until they immigrated in 1828 to Williamsville, Erie County, New York.

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• Name: Johannes "John" Herrgott
• Name: John Herrgott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239906
• Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Johannes married Margarethe Dietrich 19 Oct 1841, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margarethe was born CALC 15 May 1821, , France; died 22 Oct 1886, near, Bamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margarethe Hergott
• Name: Meg Dietrich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239907
• Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC