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

Mayor Michael Allgeier[1, 2]

Male 1864 - 1934  (70 years)


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  • Name Michael Allgeier 
    Prefix Mayor 
    Born 7 Jul 1864  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1871  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1881  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1891  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1891  Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Farmer 
    Residence 1891  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1911  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Carpenter, House 
    Residence 1911  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Evangelical 
    Elected Office 1923  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    • Municipality: Elmira
      Years on local council Councillor ?; Reeve 1923, Mayor 1928
      Years on Waterloo County Council 1923
    Elected Office 1923  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Councillor - Waterloo County 
    Elected Office 1923  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Councillor - Waterloo Township 
    Elected Office 1928  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Mayor - Waterloo Township 
    Eby ID Number 00018-1444.4 
    Died 10 Oct 1934  Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 8
    Buried Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 8
    Person ID I222  Generations
    Last Modified 1 Dec 2024 

    Father Phillip Allgeier,   b. 27 Apr 1837, Dühren, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Feb 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Mary M. Brubacher,   b. 21 May 1829, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Mar 1903, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Married 19 Aug 1860  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10, 11
    Family ID F78  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Father Philip Allgeier,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Mary,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F287134  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catherine "Katie" Axt,   b. Sep 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 May 1934, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 71 years) 
    Married 13 Dec 1891  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Children 
     1. Laura Allgeier,   b. Oct 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Mable Allgeier,   b. 2 Nov 1893, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1988  (Age 94 years)
     3. Herbert Allgeier,   b. 8 Jul 1896, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Feb 1923, London Township, Middlesex Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 26 years)
     4. Alvin Allgeier,   b. 19 Sep 1896, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jan 1970, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
     5. Ella Allgeier,   b. CALC 20 Apr 1899,   d. 21 Sep 1900  (Age ~ 1 years)
     6. Clayton Allgeier,   b. Feb 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1969  (Age ~ 66 years)
     7. Clara Allgeier,   b. CALC 25 Feb 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Mar 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 0 years)
    Last Modified 3 Dec 2024 
    Family ID F186630  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • DEATH OF MICHAEL ALLGEIER

      The death took place at the Hamilton hospital yesterday afternoon of Michael Allgeier, a former well-known and highly respected resident of Elmira. Mr. Allgeier had been ailing for the past three years, but during the past year his decline was most noticeable.

      Mr. Allgeier was born in Woolwich township, a son of the late Philip Allgeier, and until 27 years ago he was a farmer. During this time he was married to Catherine Axt, who passed away only six months ago. After coming to Elmira he went into the woodworking trade being engaged in the Interior. woodworking plant for some years and later following the occupation of capenter-contractor. He took a prominent part in municipal affairs, being a Councillor. Reeve and Mayor in due course. His health compelled him to discontinue his active life and he has lived in retirement for some years.

      A family of two daughters and two sons survive, namely, Fred. Zeigler of Peterson Sask. Mrs. Ernie Wales of Brampton and Messrs. Alvin and Clayton Allgeier of Elmira. One sister also survives, Mrs. Amos Mus-selman of Elmira. The funeral takes place tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to the Elmira Cemetery.

      Elmira Signet Oct 1934

  • Sources 
    1. [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..., 357.

    2. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 011883-91.
      Mich (or Mick) Allgeier, occ. Farmer, 27, b. Woolwich Twp., res. Peel Twp., s/o Philip & Mary Allgeier, married Catharine Axt, 26, b. Woolwich Twp., res. Peel Twp, d/o John & Catharine Axt witn: John Sochner & Caroline Hoffer, both of Woolwich Twp., 13 Dec 1891 at Elmira

    3. [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div. 2 Page 54.

    4. [S144] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1871, Div. 2 Page 2.

    5. [S176] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1911, Div. 48 Pg. 10.

    6. [S77] News - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Signet (1893-1982), Obitiuary of Michael Allgeier - Oct 1934.

    7. [S1821] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1891, Section 5 Page 26.

    8. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46500592/michael-allgeier.

    9. [S1450] Waterloo County Councillors A Collective Biography.

    10. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.

    11. [S915] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1861, Township of Woolwich 1861 Div. 4 Page 30.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 7 Jul 1864 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1871 - 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 MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1891 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1891 - Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1891 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 13 Dec 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Carpenter, House - 1911 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Evangelical - 1911 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - 1923 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - Councillor - Waterloo County - 1923 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - Councillor - Waterloo Township - 1923 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - Mayor - Waterloo Township - 1928 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 10 Oct 1934 - Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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