Henry Lutz^[1]

1828 - 1919  (91 years)

• Name	Henry Lutz
  Born	12 May 1828	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/276135912
  Occupation	1852	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Carpenter
  Occupation	1861	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  	Carpenter
  Residence	1861	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  	Lutheran
  Occupation	1871	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	--
  Residence	1871	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	--
  Occupation	1881  [6]
  	carpenter
  Occupation	1881	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	Carpenter
  Residence	1881	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	Protestant
  Occupation	1891	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	Carpenter
  Residence	1891	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	Protestant
  Occupation	1901	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Carpenter
  Eby ID Number	00074-4266
  Died	27 May 1919	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Buried	Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I13061	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	Jacob Lutz,   b. CALC 15 Sep 1798, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States ,   d. 15 Aug 1865, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 66 years)
  Mother	Mary Moyer,   b. 31 Aug 1800, , Pennsylvania, USA ,   d. 7 Oct 1888, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 88 years)
  Family ID	F3595	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Father	Lurtz,   b. Abt 1800,   d. Bef 1881  (Age ~ 80 years)
  Mother	Mariah,   b. 1800, , USA ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F36624	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Louisa Gimbel,   b. 8 Sep 1840, , , Germany ,   d. 30 Nov 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 80 years)
  Children	1. Gabrielle "Ella" Lutz,   b. 15 Mar 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 11 Jan 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 80 years)   2. Solon Lutz,   b. CALC 9 May 1876, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 3 Feb 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 39 years)   3. Nelson Lutz,   b. 2 Aug 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 23 Nov 1911, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 31 years)
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F3596	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Henry Lutz, "was born May 12th, 1828. He is married to Louisa Gimble. They reside at Freeport, Ontario, where he follows his trade, namely carpentering and cabinet making. To them are born 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.]. ________________ OBSERVES HIS EIGHTY SIXTH BIRTHDAY BORN IN WATERLOO TOWNSHIP AND SINCE RESIDED HERE. Interesting Reminiscences of Mr. Henry Lutz, An Aged Citizen Of the County Who Was a Good Carpenter. Yesterday, May 124h, Mr. Henry Lutz, one of the oldest native, born residents of the township, Waterloo, attained the 86th milestone on life's journey. He was born just across the river from the present Wilkes Farm, where it borders on Grand river, and he has lived in the district practically all his life. Mr. Lutz is well-known among the builders and tradesmen of former days, having worked with and been employed by such men as Henry Livergood, Anthony Krehn, Anthony Bernhardt, Archie Bryden, Peter Ittler, Philip Jacob Detweiler, Lewis Kribs, Scott and Murray (Galt), Samuel, Levi and Amos Weaver, formerly of Berlin and Peter Lamont, who according to the words of Mr. Lutz, "the first real boss I worked for." Some Things He Accomplished. Mr. Lutz was the man who erected the North American Hotel in Preston now the Kress House. He also was one of the men who assisted in the building of the present House of Refuge in Berlin, in 1867, the contractors for which were Pabst, Holler and Kribs. The senior member; of this firm was Mr. Chr. Pabst of Hespeler, who, for many years, was a director of the Economical Insurance Company. Michael Holler, of Preston, the other partner, has since passed to the great beyond. When the new parish house in connection with the Roman Catholic church at New Germany was built. under a contract secured by Mr. Peter Itter, Mr. Lutz had charge of the work in the absence of Mr. Itter. "Toney" Krehn was also on the force. In Berlin, Mr. Lutz also worked on the Queen street mills, now owned and operated by Alderman Master. Mr. Reuben Bowman was then a side kick of his. In speaking of the olden days, Mr. Lutz referred to his work in Galt, where he assisted in the erection of Knox church. Archie Bryden was the foreman for Mr. Lewis Kribs of Hespeler, who had the contract. Charles Moogk, now of Waterloo, was also on the staff. It was Mr. Lutz who cut and fitted and put up the fine pulpit on "Old Knox." It is constructed of black walnut, is all hand work, and stands to-day as it was first put up by him. Some of His Old Acquaintances. Among Mr. Lutz's old schoolmate chums were Rev. Jacob B. Bowman Rev. I. L. Bowman, a member of the teaching staff of the U. B. College at Freeport at that time. Rev. Jacob Bowman was the great "marrying preacher" in the early days, his home being visited by great "marrying hundreds of victims of Little Cupid's arrow. He was the father of Mr. A. O. Bowman, of the custom house staff. Mr. H. M. Bowman, of Church street, the well known literateur, is street, son of Rev. I. L. Bowman. Others of his friends were Daniel and Elias Snider and Hubbard Corvell Moses Springer, all of whom have passed away. Of those still living, who learned their A.B.C.'s with Mr. Lutz, are David, Moses and Noah Betzner, Ephraim Erb, one of Preston's fathers; John Cressman, Isaac W. B. Sherk, still and a number of who come to his mind. Some of His Teachers. Among the school teachers of the district where he attended school were Ben Burkholder, who taught at Centreville, after having been at Waterloo college; Abram Speicher who was such an excellent teacher that the Messrs. Erb engaged him to teach the school at Preston. Mr. Lutz remembers him very well. Two of his fingers on his right hand were missing, and he wrote with the other two and the thumb. Mr. Lutz also recalls the cholera scourge of the "thirties" and can speak with interest of the under railway of the "Civil War" times, which were used to assist slaves to escape from the United States. Some Legal Papers Drawn Up. Early in the "fifties" he had occasion to have some legal documents drawn up and went to Mr. Ward H. Bowlby, who had shortly before located in Berlin. The other man in the deal was Henry Freeman, who, like Mr. Bowlby, had come here from of Waterford. Mr. Lutz was one Mr. Bowlby's first clients. Speaking of his old time the carpenter days, Mr. Luez said to correspondent, "It is some satisfaction to to know that of all the bosses I worked for in all my life. I was never discharged for inefficiency or anything of that sort." The Berlin News Record, Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Wed, May 13, 1914 Page 1 _________________ MR. HENRY LUTZ PASSED AWAY Was one of the Oldest Residents In the County There was called to his eternal rest this morning one of Freeport's best known residents Mr. Henry Lutz at the ripe age of 91 years. His death occurred at the local hospital. Up to recently Mr. Lutz Was in his usual good health and showed that vigor and activity which was his characteristic. On May 12th he reached the ninety first milestone of life. Up to May 16th he enjoyed his usual good health. Then the infirmities of advanced years appeared and he became weaker. He was removed to the hospital last Friday but he gradually sank and this morning he passed to his Eternal Rest. Mr. Lutz was beloved by many friends and acquaintances. He was the object of the goodwill and kind words of all. His passing is a loss to his community as well as to the bereaved wife and daughter. Surviving him are Mrs. Lutz, and one daughter Miss Ella Lutz. Two sons, Nelson, and Solon, formerly of the Record staff. predeceased him. Mrs. Lutz recently has not been in the best of health but friends will be glad to learn that she is on the road to recovers. The day of the funeral is as yet not known. The News Record, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Tue, May 27, 1919 Page 1

  
  

• Sources

  [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..., 885. [S270] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1852, Pg 21. [S86] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1901, Waterloo (South/Sud) G-3 Page 3. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851. gives the country or province of birth. [S177] Census - ON, Waterloo - 1901, Waterloo (South/Sud) G-3 Page 3. [S178] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1881, Division 2 Page Number 47 Household Number 223. [S604] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1871, Div. 2, Pg. 29. [S178] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1881, Waterloo S. Twp. 1881 Div 2 Page 47. [S1946] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1861 (South Division), Div. 4 Page 26. [S2575] Census - ON, Waterloo Township - 1891, Sect. 3 Page 5.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 12 May 1828 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Carpenter - 1852 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Carpenter - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Lutheran - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - -- - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - -- - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Carpenter - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Protestant - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Carpenter - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Protestant - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Carpenter - 1901 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 27 May 1919 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth