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

Ephraim W. Reist[1]

Male 1875 - 1934  (58 years)


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  • Name Ephraim W. Reist 
    Born 21 Mar 1875  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1901  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1911  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Farmer 
    Residence 1911  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1921  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Farmer, Farm 
    Residence 1921  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number 00090-5207.13 
    Died 10 Mar 1934  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Buried Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Person ID I10683  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father John M. Reist,   b. 12 Mar 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Sep 1915, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Mary Wanner,   b. 10 May 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Aug 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 14 May 1861  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9, 10
    Family ID F814  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schafer,   b. 21 Jun 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jul 1956, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Children 
     1. Nelda Annie Reist,   b. 7 Feb 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Oct 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years)
     2. Irene Katie Reist,   b. 15 Dec 1903, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 May 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     3. Howard George Reist,   b. 21 May 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Nov 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 1 years)
     4. Alberta M. Reist,   b. 28 Sep 1907, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Sep 2006  (Age 99 years)
     5. Clara Reist,   b. 27 Apr 1910, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Jun 2000  (Age 90 years)
     6. Alvina Reist,   b. 1911, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. Alice Reist,   b. 17 Mar 1912,   d. 1996  (Age 83 years)
     8. Marie E. Reist,   b. 1914, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2005  (Age 91 years)
     9. Wilma Reist,   b. 1916, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     10. Pearl Reist,   b. 1919, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location
     11. Gordon George Reist,   b. 20 Aug 1922,   d. 7 May 1993, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F14415  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • EPHRAIM W. REIST

      After an illness of six months' duration, Ephraim W. Reist passed away at his home north east of Elmira on Saturday afternoon. The deceased farmed in this vicinity for years and also was a well known veterinary surgeon. He was born in Woolwich Township 58 years ago. Surviving are his widow and eight children, viz:- Mrs. Oscar Oswald of Waterloo, Mrs. Arthur Smith of West Montrose, Mrs. Fred Rahn of Kitchener, Mrs. Clement Conrod of North Woolwich, Marie, Wilma, Pearl and Gordon all at home. Two children predeceased him. Three brothers, Solomon and Noah of Elmira, John of Williamsburg, and three sisters, Mrs. L. Koerber, Mrs. Henry Klinck of Elmira, and Mrs. W. Stroh of Peel, also survive.

      The body is resting at Dreisinger's Funeral Home whence the funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock to St. James Lutheran church for service. Interment will take place in the Elmira Lutheran cemetery.

  • Sources 
    1. [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..., 170.

    2. [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Division 3 Page Number 33 Household Number 171.

    3. [S148] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1901, Woolwich F-4 Page 10.

    4. [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div. 3 Page 33.

    5. [S348] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1911, Div. 15 page 13.

    6. [S2121] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1921, Sub Dist. 15 Page 2.

    7. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49753809.

    8. [S20] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berlin Telegraph (title varies: Berlin Telegraph, Berlin Daily Telegraph) (1853-1922), 17 May 1861.
      "Reist - Wanner: On the 14th inst., Mr. John Reist, to Miss Maria Wanner, of Woolwich." by Rev. Mr. Bindeman.

    9. [S6] Church Records - ON, Waterloo - Bindeman, F. W. - Card Index Kitchener Public Library.
      John Reist aged 20, res Woolwich Twp., born Waterloo Twp., son of David Reist and Maria Mosser married 14 May 1861 to Maria Wanner aged 18 res Woolwich Twp., born Waterloo Twp., daughter of Henry Wanner and Anna Fortney.

    10. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      John Reist, 30, res. Woolwich, b. Waterloo, son of Daniel and Maria (Mosser), married 14 May 1861 Maria Wanner, 18, res. Woolwich, b. Waterloo, daughter of Henry and Anna (Forthney)

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 21 Mar 1875 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1901 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1911 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer, Farm - 1921 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1921 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 10 Mar 1934 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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