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John Schmaus Weber

Male 1841 - 1929  (88 years)


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  • Name John Schmaus Weber 
    Born 29 Apr 1841  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10] 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20748942 
    Residence 1852  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Roman Catholic 
    Occupation 1861  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1881  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1901  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1911  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Income 
    Residence 1911  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Methodist 
    Eby ID Number 00127-7947 
    Died 8 Nov 1929  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 10, 11] 
    Buried Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 10] 
    Person ID I18685  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Christian B. Weber,   b. 4 Mar 1810, Dietrichhingen, Zweibruecken, Rhein Bayren, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Mar 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Schmaus,   b. 29 Jun 1818, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jun 1886, Near Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years) 
    Family ID F4770  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Sophia C. Dippel,   b. 8 Jun 1862, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Oct 1929  (Age 67 years) 
    Married 3 Jan 1899  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Children 
     1. William J. Weber,   b. 23 Apr 1900, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F1005  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Lydia Allendorf,   b. 17 May 1846, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Nov 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 49 years) 
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Ann "Lizzie" Weber,   b. 18 Mar 1867, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Jan 1936, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
     2. Ezra Weber,   b. 27 Oct 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Dec 1915  (Age 46 years)
     3. Lovina Weber,   b. 23 Aug 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jun 1942, Stephen Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
     4. Clara Weber,   b. 16 Oct 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Aaron A. Weber,   b. 13 Feb 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Sep 1958, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F4771  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • John S, Weber," the eldest, was born April 29th, 1841. He is married to Lydia Allendorf and resides nearly two miles east of Elmira where he is engaged in farming. His family is as follows, namely: Lizzie Ann, Ezra, Lovina, Clara, and Aaron."


      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.].

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      Aged Resident of Elmira Passes

      John S. Weber Dies Suddenly; His Wife's Death Occurred Only Four Weeks Previously

      Much sympathy is expressed for the family of the late John S. and Mrs. Weber of Elmira as both Mr. and Mrs. Weber have passed away within four weeks of one another. Mrs. Weber died three weeks ago after a lingering illness and on Friday morning last Mr. Weber was suddenly taken away by an apoplectic stroke. The late Mr. Weber was one of the oldest, if not the oldest citizen of Elmira, being in his 89th year. He was born in the township of Wilmot, where he farmed for many years. He was twice married his first wife being Lydia Allendorf who passed away in the year 1895. In 1899 he married Sophia Dippel and some years later Mr. and Mrs. Weber moved to Elmira where they resided up to the time of their deaths. Mr. Weber leaves a family of two sons and three daughters, namely: Aaron of Zurich and William of Elmira; Lizzian, Mrs. Addison Snyder, who resides near Preston; Lovina, Mrs. Henry Weigand, Dashwood, and Clara, Mrs. Ray of Geneva Ill. The funeral which was very largely attended was held on Monday afternoon from his late home on William street to the Evangelical church for service. Rev. J. P. Hauch, Rev. S. R. Knechtel, Rev. Litt and his pastor, Rev. Becker, taking part in the services. Interment was made in the Elmira cemetery. Relatives were present from many outside points, including Dashwood, Walkerton, Zurich, Chesley, Drayton, Heidelberg, St. Jacobs and Alma.

      Elmira Signet, Thursday, November 14, 1929

  • 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..., 617.

    2. [S148] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1901, Woolwich F-4 Page 12.

    3. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 15537-99.
      15537-99, (Waterloo Co..), John S. WEBER, 56, farmer, Wilmot Twp, of Woolwich, wid , s/o Christian WEBER & Elizabeth SCHMAUS, married Sophia C DIPPEL, 37, Harriston?, of Elmira, d/o Rev. D. DIPPEL & Margaret [illegible], witn: Levina EDLER & Martha EDLER, both of Elmira, on 3 Jan 1899, at Elmira

    4. [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Film 1375901 District 162 Sub-district A Division 3 Page Number 35 Household Number 182.

    5. [S98] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - Elmira Union CC#4578 Internet Link.
      In/ Memory of Ezra A. Son Of/ John S. & Lydia/ Weber/ Born Oct. 27 1869/ Died Dec. 25 1915/ Lambert Elora. Se - Aaron A. Weber/ 1878 - 1958/ His Beloved Wife/ Mary Ann Edler/ 1882 - 1959/ Weber. Sw - in Memory of John S. Weber/ Born Apr. 29 1841/ Died Nov. 8 1929/ Also/ Sophia C. Dipple/ Beloved Wife of John S. Weber/ Born June 8 1862/ Died Oct. 12 1929. Nw - in Memory Of/ Lydia Allendorf/ Beloved Wife Of/ John S. Weber/ Who Died/ Nov. 12, 1895/ Aged 49 Yr's/ 5 M's & 26 D's.

    6. [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div. 3 Page 35.

    7. [S176] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1911, Div. 48 Pg. 8.

    8. [S134] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1851, Div 3 Page 21.

    9. [S915] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1861, Township of Woolwich 1861 Div. 2 Page 19.

    10. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20748942.

    11. [S77] News - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Signet (1893-1982), November 14, 1929 - Obituary of John S. Weber.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 29 Apr 1841 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1852 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Lutheran - 1861 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 3 Jan 1899 - Elmira, 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 - Income - 1911 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1911 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Nov 1929 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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