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

William Gies[1, 2, 3]

Male 1835 - 1904  (69 years)


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  • Name William Gies 
    Born 6 Jun 1835  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Gender Male 
    Name Julielmus Gies 
    Residence 1852  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Roman Catholic 
    Residence 1861  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Residence 1861  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Roman Catholic 
    Occupation 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Farmer 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Catholic 
    Occupation 1881  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Farmer 
    Retired 1901  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-138904 
    Died 20 Nov 1904  St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Person ID I138904  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Johann Conrad K. Gies,   b. 6 Feb 1793, , Hesse-Cassel, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Sep 1869  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Marianna Schmaus,   b. 5 Mar 1802, , Hesse-Cassel, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Sep 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Family ID F24729  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catherine Voisin,   b. 7 Mar 1844, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Dec 1928, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 12 Feb 1861  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Children 
     1. Charles Gies,   b. 1861, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Caroline Gies,   b. 22 Sep 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Johann "John" Gies,   b. 1 Jul 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Apr 1944, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     4. Catherine Gies,   b. 21 Aug 1866, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Nov 1952, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years)
     5. Mary Ann Gies,   b. 8 Mar 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. William V. Gies,   b. 6 Jan 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Jul 1950, Moose Jaw, , Saskatchewan, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     7. Conrad Gies,   b. 24 Feb 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. George Gies,   b. Jan 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     9. Mathilda Gies,   b. 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F34978  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Death of William Gies - A sudden and unexpected death took place Sunday evening, when William Gies a resident of St. Clements, expired very suddenly. He, with his wife and some friends, went after supper to visit a neighbor, Mr. George Brenner, and while seated with the rest talking as usual, he suddenly gave signs of expiring. All efforts to restore him were of no avail, and it was soon apparent that death had set in. Deceased was 68 years of age. He was born in Wellesley township and was a resident of this district nearly all his life. In former years he was a heavy land owner, being the possessor of the large farms now occupied and owed by his sons, Wm. V. Gies, John Gies and Conrad Gies. For many years he resided on the farm of the latter. Some eight years ago he took up his residence in St. Clements, where he lived a retired life. His jovial figure will be greatly missed. He leaves a widow, five sons and three daughters, who have our profound sympathy in their bereavement. The funeral took place Tuesday and was largely attended.

      Chronicle Telegraph Nov 24 1904 pg 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012134-88.
      Peter REIDEL, 21, farmer, Wellesley, Wellesley, s/o Michael REIDEL & Catharina ORIANZ married Catharina GIES, 21, Wellesley, Wellesley, d/o William GIES & Catharina VOISIN, witn: John GINTHER of Waterloo, Clara REIDEL, William GIES & Mary Ann STARR all of Wellesley, 13 February 1888 in St. Clements

    2. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012115-94.
      William Gies, 24, occ. Farmer, b. Wellesley Twp, res. Wellesley Twp, son of William Gies and Catharine Voisin married Mary Ann Busch, 21, b. Wellesley Twp, res. Wellesley Twp, daughter of Jacob Busch and Catharine Meyer, Witn Conrad Gies and Catharine Busch of St. Clements, 24 April 1894 in St. Clements.

    3. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 016372-00.
      Conrad Gies, 28, occ. Farmer, No Birth Place Given, res. St. Clements, son of William Gies and Catharina Voisin Married Julia Brenner, 30, No Birth Place Given, res. St. Clements, daughter of John Brenner and Magdalena Schaller, Witnessed by: L.A. Heimler of Linwood, Altressa Brenner, Alex Busch (?) and Mathilda Gies All of St. Clements, 27 February 1900 in St. Clements

    4. [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-2 Page 16.

    5. [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Division 1 Page 11.

    6. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Julielmus Geis Birth Place: Wellesley Township RESIDENCE: Wellesley Township Age: 24 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1837 Father Name: Conrad Mother Name: Mary Ana Schmaus Spouse Name: Catherine Voisin Spouse's Age: 17 Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1844 Spouse Birth Place: Wellesley Township Spouse Residence: Wellesley Township Spouse Father Name: Josephus Spouse Mother Name: Catherine Maier Marriage Date: 12 Feb 1861 Marriage County: Waterloo

    7. [S242] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1851, Div. 1 Pg. 2.

    8. [S855] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1861, Div. 10 Page 56.

    9. [S607] News - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - Waterloo Chronicle Telegraph (1899- ), "Death of William Gies," Nov 24 1904, p. pg 1.

    10. [S269] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1871, p 65.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Jun 1835 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1852 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1861 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1861 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 12 Feb 1861 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Catholic - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsRetired - 1901 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 20 Nov 1904 - St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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