Josiah Stauffer^[1]

1864 - 1925  (60 years)

• Name	Josiah Stauffer
  Born	18 Sep 1864	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
  Gender	Male
  Residence	1871	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	U. Brethren
  Residence	1881	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Catholic
  Occupation	1886	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Farmer
  Elected Office	1906	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  	Councillor of Waterloo Township
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21991761
  Occupation	1911	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1911	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Methodist
  Eby ID Number	00117-7398
  Died	25 Feb 1925	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7, 8]
  Buried	Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  Person ID	I10261	Generations
  Last Modified	25 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	Levi Stauffer,   b. 19 Sep 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 15 Oct 1909, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 70 years)
  Mother	Esther Snyder,   b. 22 Feb 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 2 Sep 1919  (Age 85 years)
  Married	27 Nov 1859	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2, 10, 11, 12]
  Family ID	F515	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Isabell M. Wilson,   b. 25 Jul 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Married	15 Dec 1886	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Children	1. Clarence Stauffer   2. Harley C. Stauffer,   b. 22 Nov 1887, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   3. Mary Evelyn Stauffer,   b. 16 Nov 1891, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Violet Florence Stauffer,   b. 6 Apr 1898, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F2956	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Photos

  Josiah Stauffer Image from: 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906

  
  

• Notes

  Josiah Stauffer, "was born September 18th, 1864. He is married to Bella Wilson and resides on the old 'Beatty Place' where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of three 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.]. _______________ THE LATE JOSIAH STAUFFER The widespread expressions of regret occasioned by the passing of the late Josiah Stauffer and the unusually large number who gathered from all parts of the county to pay a final tribute of respect at the obsequies of the deceased, indicated the high degree in which he commanded the regard of the community. Those who enjoyed the privilege of his acquaintance, and he had an especially large. circle of friends, came to recognize his sterling qualities of character and such was their confidence in his integrity and business ability that he was elected to positions of responsibility and honor in business and municipal life as well as in the political field. For years the late Mr. Stauffer conducted a large and successful farm, also associating himself with other activities. When the position of manager of the North Waterloo. Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company became vacant owing to the death of his father. In 1909 he succeeded to that office and during his occupancy of the position the company continued to grow and expand until to-day it is one of the leading Farmers Mutuals of the province. His high standing in the insurance. field was recently further evidenced in his election to the presidency of the Ontario Fire Underwriters' Association. The late Mr. Stauffer was also prominently identified with the municipal affairs of the County, serving with characteristic efficiency and zeal. For nine years Mr. Stauffer was a member of the Waterloo Township Council, the last two years of which he filled the position of Reeve. A staunch Liberal in polities he for many years actively associated himself with the Liberal party of the riding, being for a number of years the president of the North Waterloo Reform Association. The late Mr. Stauffer had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends. He was not only broadminded in his views but genial and approachable and his passing at the comparatively early age of sixty-one years after a short illness was a matter of keen sorrow to his associates in the various organizations with which he was identified. In the family circle especially, where his kindliness and largeness of heart found frequent expression, will his loss be deeply mourned, His splendid record of service to the community in which he was a leading figure and in the positions of trust which he filled with such acceptance will remain as an enduring monument to his endeavors and his name will be revered as one who exemplified most worthily the qualities of good citizenship. Waterloo Chronicle 5 Mar 1925 pg 2 _____________ MR. JOSIAH STAUFFER PASSES AWAY AT WATERLOO Manager of North Waterloo Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Succumbs Following an Attack of Pneumonia. - In His 62nd Year FORMERLY PROMINENT IN MUNICIPAL LIFE OF COUNTY No citizen of the county commanded in higher degree the regard of be community than did the late Josiah Stauffer, managing director of the North Waterloo Farmers' mutual Insurance Company whose death occurred at his home in Waterloo on Wednesday, February 25th, following an illness of ten days of pneumonia ln his passing the community mourns the loss of one of its most widely known and public spirited citizens in both business and public life he exhibited those qualities of leadership, high, integrity and sound Judgment which caused him to be singled out by his fellow citizens for positions of honor and responsibility in which he served with general acceptance. Born Near Waterloo The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi Stauffer he was born on the old Stauffer homestead, two miles west of Waterloo sixty-two years go. Following his marriage in 1884 he took over the farm of his father which he successfully conducted for period of twenty-two years. Two years ago be moved to Waterloo, the farm being taken over by his son, Mr. Harley Stauffer Manager of Farmers Mutual The late Mr. Stauffer was for many years actively associated with the North Waterloo Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company and upon his death of his father in 1909 succeeded him in the position of manager of that company. During his occupancy of the office the growth of the company has been most encouraging and it today occupies a place of leadership among the Farm Mutuals of the Dominion. Active in Municipal Life In the municipal field, the late Mr. Stauffer was also honored by his fellow citizens. He always took an active interest in the municipal affairs of the county, and for a period of nine years he served a he Watertoo Township Council, first councillor for five years, then deputy reeve and finally as reeve of the Township for two years. Such was his continued interest in the affairs of the township and county after his retirement that he was frequently called upon to preside at the annual nomination meetings. As reeve and deputy reeve of the township he was also a member of the county council where he also served with efficiency and faith. Staunch Liberal The late Mr. Stauffer took a keen interest in politics, being a staunch Liberal. For a number of years he occupied the position of president of the North Waterloo Reform Association. The late Mr. Stauffer was married Isobel Wilson of Waterloo township on December 16th, 1886, and their union was blessed with a family of three children. Harley C. Stauffer on the old homestead and Mary and Violet at home Besides the children there survive one brother, Dr Lorne L. Stauffer of Manilla, Ont. and six sisters, Mrs Eph. Groff of Milford, lowa. Mrs. Lydia Ann Shantz of Didsbury, Alta., Mrs Irvin C. Hallman and Mrs Eldon C. Hallman of Waterloo, Mrs Mary Lackner of Windsor and Mrs. J. B. Mitchell of Goldlands, Ont. Many Attend Funeral The general esteem in which the late Mr. Stauffer was held was evidenced at the funeral which took place from his late residence, Albert Street. Waterloo, on Saturday afternoon last. Associates and friends of long standing as well as fellow citizens from all parts of the county and beyond attended in large numbers to show a last mark of respect to a public spirited and honored citizen. Following a brief service at the home a public service was held is the Waterloo Methodist Church, which was crowded to capacity with relatives and friends, including the directors of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company and other prominent in the business and municipal life of the county. Rev W. H. Harvey, pastor of the Waterloo Methodist Church assisted The Rev. S. L. W. Harton, pastor of the Wesley Methodist Church, Galt, a former pastor, conducted a deeply impressive funeral service. Rev. Mr. Harton, in his references to the late Mr. Stauffer, said that his splendid record of service in the business and municipal life of the community would always cause his memory to be honored by the citizens of the county. He was, said the speaker, combining those qualities which characterize the true citizen. The high regard in which he was held was very evident in the unusually large gathering of his former business associates and friends who had come to pay their final tribute of respect. Rev. Mr. Harvey also paid a high tribute to the late Mr. Stauffer whom he said had occupied such a prominent position in the community A strong personality had passed away but he had left behind not only memories of a life of high principles and of dovoted service to the community but also of a lovable personality whose kindliness of heart and desire to contribute to the well being of them with whom he was associated would ever remain as a precisous legacy to those who remained. The music was also of a fitting and impressive character, an appropriate selection being rendered by the choir while Mr. H. G. Mistele also sang an appealing number. The pallbearers were: Messrs Samuel Cassel, J. C. Hallman, John Hartleib, Samuel E. Shantz, Leander Bowman and Jos H. Woods, members of the board of directors of the Waterloo Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery. Among the beautiful floral offering sent by friends were the following: wreaths from the directors of the North Watertoo Farmers' Fire Insurance Company. The Mutual Underwriters Assocition of Ontario, Waterloo Township council and Board of Health, anchor from the brother and sisters, pillow from family, sprays from, Waterloo Methodist Ladies Aid, Women's Christian Temperance Union, manager and staff of Bank of Toronto, Sr. and Mrs. J. F. Honsberger. Mr. and Mrs. Clive S. Bean, Mr. and Mr. Roy S. Bean, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shoemaker, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cassel, Mr. William Mitchell and Miss Lorraine Mitchel, Miss Gladys Uffelman, Mr. and Mrs. Oto Tolezki, Mr. and Mrs., C. Bahsen, Mr. and Mrs. Woodworth and Mr. and Mrs, Challenger of Vancouver, BC , Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Snider, Stewart family of Brampton, Mr. and Mrs. Ford Wilson, Preston, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Woolner of Toronto, Miss Hilda Roos, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Wilson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hattin, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Lackner, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kreutzwiser. Among those present from a distance were: Dr. and Mrs. Wilson of Plattsville, Dr. and Mrs. Ward Woolner of Ayr. Mr. and Mrs J. N. Woolner of Toronto, Dr.L. Stauffer and family of Manilla, Mrs. Lackner and son Vernon of Windsor, Mr. J. J. Stewart and Mr. Laidlaw of Brampton representing the Mutual Underwriters Association of Ontario, Miss Elva Smith of near Toronto, Miss Rosenberger of Hespeler, Mr. J. M. Burnett of Elora, Mrs. Aaron Hilborn and Mr. Jos. Stauffer of Galt. Waterloo Chronicle 5 Mar 1925 pg 5

  
  

• Sources

  [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 011908-86. Josiah Stauffer, 23, occ. Farmer, b. Waterloo Twp., res. Waterloo Twp., son of Levi Stauffer and Esther Snyder married Isabella M. Wilson, 26, b. Waterloo Twp., res. Waterloo Twp., daughter of Isaac Wilson and Mary McCloy, Witnessed by: E.W. and Mary E. Wilson both of Waterloo Twp., 15 December 1886 in Waterloo Twp. [S10] Book - Vol II 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..., 515. [S132] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1901, Waterloo C-4 Page 16. [S224] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1881, Div 2 Page 38. [S214] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1911, Div. 4 Page 11. [S2222] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Township (North) - 1871, Div. 4, Pg. 16. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration. Name: Josiah Stauffer Sex: Male Age: 61 Death Date: 25 Feb 1925 Death Place: Waterloo Co., Waterloo Twnship, Ontario Father's Name: Levi Stauffer Mother's Name: Esther Snyder Birth Year (Estimated): 1864 Death Place: Waterloo Co., Waterloo Twnship, Ontario Death Age: 61 years 5 months 7 days [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21991761. [S1629] Book - 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906, pg. 27. [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 334. [S6] Church Records - ON, Waterloo - Bindeman, F. W. - Card Index Kitchener Public Library. Levy Stauffer aged 20 of Waterloo Twp., born Waterloo Twp. son of Joseph Stauffer and Barbara Rosenberger married 27 nov 1859 to Esther Snyder aged 25 res Waterloo Twp daughter of John Snyder and Sarah Bingeman. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register. Liny Staufer, 20, res. Waterloo, b. Waterloo, son of Joseph and Barbara (Rosenberger), married 27 Nov 1859 Esther Snyder, 25, res. Waterloo, b. Germany, daughter of John and Sarah (Bingeman)

  
  

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  Born - 18 Sep 1864 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - U. Brethren - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Catholic - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1886 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 15 Dec 1886 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Elected Office - Councillor of Waterloo Township - 1906 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Methodist - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 25 Feb 1925 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth