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John Henry Schnarr

John Henry Schnarr

Male 1867 - 1935  (68 years)

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  • Name John Henry Schnarr 
    Born 2 Aug 1867  Lisbon, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 
    Christened 10 May 1868  Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1901  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    merchant 
    Elected Office 1910  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    councillor - Kitchener Council 
    • 1910, 1912, 1916, 1928-1929
    Interesting sports, business, politics 
    Occupation 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Retail Merchant, Grocery Store 
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Swedenborgian 
    Sports 1914 
    Union Jack Hockey Club 
    Kitchener-Hockey-UnionJackHockeyClub-00002-1914-Junior O.H.A.WesternOntarioChampionshipPicture.jpg    		 Kitchener-Hockey-UnionJackHockeyClub-00002-1914-Junior O.H.A.WesternOntarioChampionshipPicture.jpg
    Sports 1914  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Union Jack Hockey Club - Junior O. H. A. Western Ontario Champions 1914 
    Kitchener-Hockey-UnionJackHockeyClub-00002-1914-Junior O.H.A.WesternOntarioChampionshipPicture.jpg    		 Kitchener-Hockey-UnionJackHockeyClub-00002-1914-Junior O.H.A.WesternOntarioChampionshipPicture.jpg
    Name J. H. Schnarr 
    Name Johannes Heinrich Schnarr 
    Occupation 1921  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Grocer, Grocery Store 
    Residence 1921  772 King St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Residence 1921  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    General Church of [Member of New Jersulem Religion] 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-152958P 
    Died 26 Sep 1935  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Person ID I152958  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Werner Schnarr,   b. CALC 13 Dec 1838, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Apr 1881, Stephen Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 42 years) 
    Mother Catharine Dorthea "Katy" Zinkann,   b. 21 Apr 1842, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jun 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years) 
    Married 25 Dec 1862  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7, 8] 
    Family ID F12604  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Annie Clara Doering,   b. 14 May 1869, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Apr 1959  (Age 89 years) 
    Children 
     1. Wilfred Schnarr,   b. 4 Sep 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Arthur Doering Schnarr,   b. 19 Mar 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Oct 1971, Sanford, Seminole, Florida, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
     3. Gerald N. Schnarr,   b. 3 Jul 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Clarence R. Schnarr,   b. Sep 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Werner Henry Schnarr,   b. 23 Mar 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Oct 1958  (Age 55 years)
     6. Maurice John Schnarr,   b. 11 Nov 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Feb 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years)
     7. Eugene C. Schnarr,   b. 14 Mar 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Aug 1990, Seattle, King, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     8. John G. Schnarr,   b. Mar 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F7569  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    J. H. Schnarr    		J. H. Schnarr
    From: Berlin Celebration of Cityhood - Issued by Authority of the City. Berlin Ontario, Issued in Commemoration of its Celebration of Cityhood July 17th 1912.

  • Notes 
    • John H. Schnarr Passes Suddenly

      Prominent Sportsman and Florist was Born in Tavistock.

      Kitchener, The death of John Henry Schnarr, prominent in both athletic and municipal life, occurred early Thursday evening at his home, King street west, Kitchener.

      An ex-alderman, conducting a floral business, John H. Schnarr and Sons, be complained to his wife about 5 o'clock that he was not feeling well and at the suggestion of his wife he called the family physician who advised that he spend several days in bed. On his return he retired and shortly after 6 o'clock was found dead by his wife. Death was due to a heart attack. The deceased was 68 years of age.

      The late Mr. Schnarr was the first president and organizer of the Union Jack Hockey Club, which represented Kitchener in the junior division of the OHA and served this district as grocer. He was manager of the Schnarr Hockey Club, composed entirely of his own sons, and led them. In a tour through various parts of the United States, during which time he gained wide prominence. Associated with him in the founding of the Union Jack Hockey Club was. Frank Selke, assistant to Conny Smythe, general manager of Maple Leaf Gardens. The club was started to 1912. About 1919 the family team was organized and the original members were Wilfred, Arthur Gerald, Clarence. Werner and Maurice. When Jack and Eugene grew older they too joined the team which played an increasing number of games and became quite famous.

      First elected to the Kitchener city. council in 1916, Mr. Schnarr served. one term and returned in 1928 when he was a member for two years. He was a member of Carmel Church of the New Jerusalem, King street west, Mr. Schnarr was born in 1867 at Tavistock, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Werner Schnarr. He moved to Crediton with his parents a few years later where his father operated a flax mill. When he was only 13 years of age his father died and the family moved to Wellesley. Two years later they moved to Kitchener where they remained for about two years, then returning to Wellesley where the deceased opened a tinsmith shop. In 1893 the late Mr. Schnarr returned to Kitchener where he built the grocery store at the corner of King and Willow streets. Twenty-eight years later he sold the grocery business and retired. After four years had elapsed, he decided to purchase the floral shop of Wilson ller, opposite the K.-W. Collegiate, which he conducted with his sons, until his death. He was married in 1894 to Annie Doering at Milverton and would have celebrated his 41st wedding anniversary on Friday.

      Besides his widow, there survive eight sons, Wilfred in Toronto, Arthur of Philadelphia, Gerald at Kitchener. Clarence at home. Werner of Waterloo, Maurice of Hamilton, Eugene of Philadelphia and Jack at home. One son and one daughter predeceased him. Three brothers, Dr. Robert W. Schnarr, Kitchener, Col. C. N. Schnarr, Kenora, O., William J. Schnarr, Killarney, Man, and two sister, Mrs. Mary Finkbeiner, Killarney, Man, and Mrs. Laura Pagon, Davison, Sask., also survive.

      The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with services at the residence. at 2.30 p.m. thence to Mt. Hope cemetery for interment. Rev. Allan Gill, pastor of the church, officiated.

      Waterloo Chronicle 3 Oct 1935, p. 8

  • Sources 
    1. [S137] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1901, a-1 pg 8.

    2. [S2] Church Records - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian).
      Johannes Heinrich .b 2 Aug 1867, bapt. 10 May 1868 d/o Werner & Cathar. Schnarr

    3. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 29, Pg 5.

    4. [S2264] Census - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - 1921, Sub Dist. 19 Page 23.

    5. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178731490.

    6. [S2] Church Records - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian).
      Werner Schnarr aged 23, res. Lisbon, born Hessen Darmstadt son of Henry and Anna Schnarr to Cathar. Zinkann aged 20 res. Lisbon, born New Hamburg daughter of John and Elisabeth Zinkann wit: Joseph Zinkann of North East Hope and Adam Klebe of Lisbon, 25 Dec 1862

    7. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 1 Jan 1863.
      Dec. 25, 1862 Werner Schnarr and Catharina Zinkann, both of Lisbon, by Rev. Tuerk in Berlin

    8. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Werner Schnarr, 23, res. Lisbon, b. Hesse Darmstadt, son of Henry and Anna, married 25 Dec 1862 Catherine Zinkann, 20, res. Lisbon, b. New Hamburg, daughter of John and Elizabeth

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsChristened - 10 May 1868 - Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - merchant - 1901 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - councillor - Kitchener Council - 1910 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Retail Merchant, Grocery Store - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Swedenborgian - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsSports - Union Jack Hockey Club - Junior O. H. A. Western Ontario Champions 1914 - 1914 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Grocer, Grocery Store - 1921 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1921 - 772 King St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - General Church of [Member of New Jersulem Religion] - 1921 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 26 Sep 1935 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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