Daniel L. Weber^{[1, 2, 3]}

1849 - 1924  (75 years)

• Name	Daniel L. Weber
  Born	1 Apr 1849	Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada   [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
  Gender	Male
  Business	Chicopee (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	Chicopee Woollen Mills
  Business	Chicopee (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	D. L. Weber & Co.
  		WaterlooTownship-ChicopeeMill.jpg Located on the Grand River within a few miles of Berlin is a spot where manufacturing was commenced over three quarters of a century ago by the establishment of a saw mill. Thirty years later, or about 1860, a more pretentious effort was made by the erection of a woollen factory. This factory at Chicopee is still in operation. It is of concrete and, when erected nearly 50 years ago, there were not wanting many wise ones who prophesied the early, if not the immediate, collapse of the building. But it stands to-day and from it come famous blankets that have won an enviable reputation. The present proprietors are D. L. Weber and Sons. Mr. Weber purchased the property in 1877
  Name	D. L. Weber
  Residence	1861	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1871	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	Factory Apprentice
  Residence	1871	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1873	Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Woolen Manufacturer
  Residence	1873	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [13]
  Residence	1873	Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Occupation	1881	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	Manufacturer
  Residence	1881	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	United Bretheren
  Occupation	1891	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [12]
  	Woolen Manufacturer
  Residence	1891	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [12]
  	United Brethren
  Occupation	1901	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Manufacturer
  Occupation	1905	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [14]
  	manufacturer
  Occupation	1911	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  	Manufacturer, Woolen Goods
  Residence	1911	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  	United Bretheran
  Eby ID Number	00127-7961
  Died	4 May 1924	Chicopee (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Cause: Jaundice From Obstruction of Gall Bladder Due To Growth - Dropsy (7 days)
  Buried	Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  Person ID	I18761	Generations
  Last Modified	11 Sep 2025

  
  

  Father	Jacob Weber,   b. 24 Aug 1816, Dietrichhingen, Zweibruecken, Rhein Bayren, Germany ,   d. 7 Dec 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 89 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth Lehman,   b. 10 Jun 1816, Canton Seltz, Alsace, France ,   d. 2 May 1892, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 75 years)
  Married	1 Jan 1841	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11, 15, 16, 17]
  Family ID	F14079	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Father	Jacob Weber,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Mother	Elizabeth,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F282490	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Sarah "Sally" Hagey,   b. 7 Jul 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 27 Mar 1895, Chicopee (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 47 years)
  Married	16 Sep 1873	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2, 3, 13]
  Children	1. Allan H. Weber,   b. 26 Jul 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1952  (Age 77 years)   2. Nora Weber,   b. 14 Oct 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 3 Jul 1882  (Age 6 years)   3. Sylvester Weber,   b. 24 Jun 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 6 Mar 1901  (Age 23 years)   4. Mary Ann Weber,   b. 11 Jun 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 11 May 1936, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario  (Age 57 years)   5. Angeline Weber,   b. 15 Oct 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 17 Oct 1879  (Age 0 years)   6. Edna Weber,   b. 21 Oct 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 22 Jan 1962, Curries, Oxford, Ontario, Canada  (Age 81 years)   7. Collin Hagey Weber,   b. 26 Jan 1882, Chicopee (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 27 Apr 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 92 years)   8. George Weber,   b. 29 Jun 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 30 Dec 1911  (Age 27 years)   9. Alice Weber,   b. 23 Dec 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 26 Aug 1922  (Age 36 years)   10. Norman Hagey Weber,   b. 9 Mar 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 31 Oct 1962, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 75 years)
  Last Modified	11 Sep 2025
  Family ID	F898	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Marianne Sophie "Mary" Schlee,   b. 11 Aug 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 29 Nov 1940, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 79 years)
  Married	12 Apr 1905	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [14]
  Last Modified	11 Sep 2025
  Family ID	F9016	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Daniel L. Weber," was born April 1st, 1849. He was married to Sallie Hagey (No. 3842) who died March 27th, 1895, and resides at Chicopee where he is engaged in manufacturing woolen goods. To them were born ten 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.]. ________________________________ D. L. WEBER Many friends and relatives will regret to learn of the passing of D. L. Weber, a well known and highly respected resident of Chicopee, which occurred at his home on Sunday morning, after a few months illness. Deceased who was aged 75 years, resided in Chicopee, for the past 47 years. For many years he conducted the Chicopee Woollen Mills and made many friends. He was a faithful member of the United Brethren Church, at Centreville. There survive a sorrowing wife, three sons and two daughters, namely, Allen of Sudbury, Collin of Kitchener, Norman of Chicopee, Mrs. W. Wright of Sheffield and Mrs. H. Horner of Kitchener. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, from the late residence and was largely attended. A simple but impressive service was held at Hagey's church and interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. The Waterloo Chronicle 8 May 1924 pg 3 _______________ UNEXCELLED WOOLLENS. D. L. Weber & Co. make them at Chicopee. Located on the Grand River within a few miles of Berlin is a spot where manufacturing was commenced over three quarters of a century ago by the establishment of a saw mill. Thirty years later, or about 1860, a more pretentious effort was made by the erection of a woollen factory. This factory at Chicopee is still in operation. It is of concrete and, when erected nearly 50 years ago, there were not wanting many wise ones who prophesied the early, if not the immediate, collapse of the building. But it stands to-day and from it come famous blankets that have won an enviable reputation. The present proprietors are D. L. Weber and Sons. Mr. Weber purchased the property in 1877 and has conducted it successfully ever since. Latterly his sons Allan, Colin and Norman have been associated in the business. Father and sons are all practical woollen men. The Chicopee woollen mill is a one set mill and is run by water power, The product, while not so large in volume nor so varied in quality as that of larger mills, is of that honest, homemade character, which satisfies every user of blankets whether they be used for the bed, or to protect a valuable steed from the biting blasts of winter. Weber & Sons still pursue the custom of taking wool from the farmer in exchange for cloth, yarn, etc. Pure wool is used, hence an all wool bed blanket and a horse blanket with no superiors and scarcely an equal on the Canadian market to-day. The latter is made from all twisted yarn and excels even those made by others in the same way. Besides blankets, the mill produces tweeds, flannels and yarns of excellent quality. A short time ago the firm opened a store on Queen St. South, Berlin, where their goods are handled together with a few reliable lines of underwear, stockings, mittens, etc. The trade is here steadily increasing as the public discovers the sterling merit of the goods. The Berlin News Record, Wed, Dec 16, 1908 Page 12 rdrbrdrsrdrw30rsp20

  
  

• 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..., 748. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 2 Oct 1873. 16 Sep 1873 By Pastor F.W. Tuerk in Berlin, Daniel L. Weber of Blair was married to Sally Hagey of Waterloo Township. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012920-73. Daniel L. Weber, 24, occ. Woolen Manufacturer, b. Canada, res. Blair, son of Jacob and Elizabeth married Sallie Hagey, 25, b. Canada, res. Waterloo Twp, daughter of Isaac Hagey and Nancy Gingrich, witnessed by: Lisette and Samuel Tuerk both of Berlin, 16 September 1873 in Berlin [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..., 620. [S86] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1901, Waterloo (South/Sud) G-3 Page 1. [S178] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1881, Division 1 Page Number 25 Household Number 119. [S146] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Hagey Mennonite CC#5431 Cemetery Internet Link . Father / Daniel L. Weber / died / May 4, 1924 / aged 75 yrs. 1 m. / & 3 days / at rest [S178] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1881, Waterloo S. Twp. 1881 Div 1 Page 25. [S272] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1911, Div. 7 Page 3. [S144] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1871, Div. 4, Pg. 6. [S915] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1861, Dist. 8 Page 75. [S2575] Census - ON, Waterloo Township - 1891, Sect. 3 Page 1. [S2] Church Records - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian). Bridegroom Name: Daniel L. Weber Age: 24 Res: Blair Waterloo Tp. Place of Birth: Ellice, Perth Co. Names of Parents: Jacob & Elisabeth Weber Bride: Name: Sally Hagey Age: 25 Res: Waterloo Tp. Place of Birth: Waterloo Tp. Names of Parents: Isaac & Nanzi Hagey Witness(S): Name: Lisette Turk Res: Berlin Name: Samuel Turk Res: Berlin Date of Marriage: Sept. 16, 1873 [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Mary A Schlee Born: Waterloo Township Age: 42 Father: Carl Schlee Mother: Mary Repain Born: abt 1863 Spouse: Daniel L Weber Age: 56 born: Perth County Father: Jacob Weber Mother: Elizabeth Lehman married 12 Apr 1905 [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..., 619. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852, Rev. Benjamin Eby, Mennonist Society. [S244] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Deutsche Canadier (1841-1865) - Index to Births, Deaths and Marriages Announced in the Deutsche Canadier, Berlin, Canada West. originally indexed by Simone Nieuwolt and Sylvie Kuppek..organised by Rosemary Ambrose, 8 Jan 1841 Pg 2. 1 Jan 1841 Pastor F W Bindemann m. Jacob WEBER to Elisabeth LEHMANN, both of Huron Street.

  
  

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  Born - 1 Apr 1849 - Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Business - Chicopee Woollen Mills - - Chicopee (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Business - D. L. Weber & Co. - - Chicopee (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1861 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Factory Apprentice - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Woolen Manufacturer - 1873 - Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1873 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1873 - Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 16 Sep 1873 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Manufacturer - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - United Bretheren - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Woolen Manufacturer - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - United Brethren - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Manufacturer - 1901 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - manufacturer - 1905 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 12 Apr 1905 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Manufacturer, Woolen Goods - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - United Bretheran - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: Jaundice From Obstruction of Gall Bladder Due To Growth - Dropsy (7 days) - 4 May 1924 - Chicopee (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth