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Joseph Roman Winterhalt

Joseph Roman Winterhalt[1]

Male 1853 - 1920  (66 years)

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  • Photos
    Joseph Winterhalt 1906
    Joseph Winterhalt 1906
    Cigar manufacturer Kitchener, Ontario 1906 From Berlin Today 1806-1906 Official Souvenir
    Joseph Winterhalt
    Joseph Winterhalt
    From: Berlin Celebration of Cityhood - Issued by Authority of the City. Berlin Ontario, Issued in Commemoration of its Celebration of Cityhood July 17th 1912.

  • Name Joseph Roman Winterhalt 
    Born 13 Sep 1853  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Male 
    Business Joseph Winterhalt Cigars, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Joe's Prime
    Joe's Prime
    JOE'S PRIME Trimmed nailed wood box, of 1897, Joseph Winterhalt, Berlin, Ont.
    image from www.civilization.ca 2013
    Residence 1861  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Roman Catholic 
    Residence 1876  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Occupation 1891  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Cigar Manufacturer 
    Residence 1891  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Roman Catholic 
    Elected Office 1908  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    City of Kitchener Alderman - councilor 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138794741 
    Waterloo Region Museum Display or Artifact
    Occupation 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Cigar Maker 
    Berllin-Winterhalt,JosephRoman-Cigar-Advert-1912.JPG
    Berllin-Winterhalt,JosephRoman-Cigar-Advert-1912.JPG
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Roman Catholic 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-185699P 
    Died 26 May 1920  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 7
    Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I185699  Generations
    Last Modified 11 Jun 2024 

    Father George Henry "Henry" Winterhalt,   b. 2 Feb 1815, , Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Apr 1892, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Gertrude Kloepfel,   b. 25 Mar 1822, , Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Mar 1909, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Family ID F9379  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Elizabeth Heiman,   b. 5 Dec 1852, , Prussia, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Aug 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Married Jul 1876  [1, 4
    Children 
     1. Anna Maria Winterhalt,   b. Sep 1876, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Joseph Romanus Winterhalt,   b. 27 Apr 1879, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1956  (Age 76 years)
     3. John Francis Winterhalt,   b. 22 Aug 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1925  (Age 40 years)
    Last Modified 11 Jun 2024 
    Family ID F245450  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • License Inspector Winterhalt Dead at Kitchener

      License Inspector Joseph Winterhalt died suddenly at his home in Kitchener on Wednesday morning. For a number of years he conducted a cigar business in Kitchener and also spent many years on the road as a traveller. When the O. T. A. came into effect be was appointed license inspector and has held the position since 1916. During the winter he was taken seriously, ill, following a slight accident. He was confined to his home for a number of weeks, but recovered sufficiently to resume his duties. He is survived by his widow and several children. He was about 65 years of age.

      New Hamburg Independent, May 28, 1920

      ____________

      County License Inspector Appointed

      Joseph Winterhalt of This City the Man.

      WAS A SUCCESSFUL CIGAR MANUFACTURER

      After the new Prohibition Act goes into effect - 16 Sept. there will be but one license inspector in Waterloo County.

      Both Mr. F. Walter, the present inspector for North Waterloo. and Mr. Knowles, inspector for South Waterloo, will retire.

      The Ontario License Commission already has appointed a county license inspector to succeed them. The lucky applicant is Mr. Joseph Winterhalt of this city. It is understood that the salary attached at least is $1200 per annum and that he will assume the duties of the new position on Monday. 18th September.

      Mr. Winterhalt is a cigar manufacturer who came to this city twenty-five years ago or more from Hespeler and has been a successful business man.

      He is possessed of a genial disposition, is conseientious and honorable in all his dealings. He stands well among his fellow-citizens and for many years represented them in the city council. His appointment generally will be well-received throughout the County.

      "Rich Uncle" always was a winner.

      The News Record Fri, Sep 15, 1916 Page 1

      _____________

      MR. JOSEPH WINTERHALT

      The funeral of Mr. Joseph Winterhalt, who passed away suddenly at his home on Young street on May 27th was held on Saturday.

      Mr. Winterhalt was born in Preston in September 1853, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Winterhalt. He received his early education in Preston and later moved to this city where he engaged in the cigar business in 1890 which he relinquished in 1916 when appointed License Inspector. He was married in 1876 at Waterloo to Miss Mary Heyman who survives him. Three children, Mrs. Frank Buchheit of Buffalo, Joseph R. and John F. of this city are also left to mourn his loss.

      Mr. Winterhalt was a devout member of St. Mary's Church and was connected with the various societies of the Church including the St. Boniface Society and the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the city council for a number of years. Mr. Winterhalt was a man of sterling qualities and kindly disposition. Devoted to home and to duty he was the type of citizen whose passing will be deeply regretted throughout the community. In addition to his bereaved widow and children he leaves two brothers, George of Preston and Henry of this city.

      The Ontario Journal 2 Jun 1920 pg 4

  • Sources 
    1. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 3 Aug 1876.
      25 Jun 1876 By Rev. Dr. Funcken, C.R., Berlin, Joseph Winterhalt of Preston was married to Maria Heimann of Waterloo.

    2. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div 35 Page 7.

    3. [S1473] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1861, Div. 2 Page 29.

    4. [S1592] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1891, Section 2 Page 14.

    5. [S370] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Mount Hope Roman Catholic CC#4517 Internet Link .
      South: Michael Heyman/ 1816-1892/ Anna Woeygka/ his wife / 1826-1894/ R.I.P./
      (A) Mother (B) Father
      East: Milton/ Fries/ 1905-1979/ Mary/ Winterhalt/ 1908-1996/
      North: Joseph Winterhalt/ 1853-1920/ Mary E. Heyman/ his wife/ 1853-1923/ R.I.P./ Winterhalt/
      West: John F./ Winterhalt/ 1884-1925/ Florence C./ Winterhalt/ 1890-1978/
      (A) John F. (B) Milton Fries/ 1905-1979/ wife/ Mary Winterhalt/ 1908-1996/

    6. [S1775] Berlin: Celebration of Cityhood, pg 36.

    7. [S2264] Census - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - 1921, Sub Dist. 24 Page 14.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 13 Sep 1853 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBusiness - - Joseph Winterhalt Cigars, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1861 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1876 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Cigar Manufacturer - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - City of Kitchener Alderman - councilor - 1908 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Cigar Maker - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 26 May 1920 - 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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