Christena Schmidt^[1]

1841 - 1903  (61 years)

• Name	Christena Schmidt
  Born	28 May 1841	, , Germany   [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
  Gender	Female
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/279493155
  Name	Christena Shelly
  Name	Christine Smith
  Residence	1868	Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  Residence	1871	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Lutheran
  Residence	1881	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	United Bretheren
  Occupation	1891	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1891	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	United Brethren
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-22728
  Died	17 May 1903	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Buried	Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Person ID	I22728	Generations
  Last Modified	3 Mar 2025

  
  

  Family	Gottlieb David "David" Shelly,   b. 9 May 1844, Rielingshausen, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany ,   d. 17 Jul 1882  (Age 38 years)
  Married	18 Feb 1868	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6, 7]
  Children	1. Lizzie Shelly,   b. 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. Caleb S. Shelly,   b. 29 Dec 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 22 Oct 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 89 years)   3. Lizze Shelly,   b. 1874, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2025
  Family ID	F5632	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  SHELLY- At Berlin, on May 17th, Christina Schmidt, relict of the late David Shelly, aged 61 years, 11 months, and 19 days. The Daily Telegraph, Berlin, Ontario, Wed, May 27, 1903 Page 1 ____________ FREEPORT. Death of Mrs. Shelly - The many friends of Mrs. Christina Schmidt, relict of the late David Sheily, wil regret to hear of her death, which took place at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. E. Brubacher of Berlin. Deceased had been suffering from complication of diseases, and though at times in great pain, she bore it all with true Christian endurance. All that medical skill could suggest was provided, but despite all she passed away to the great beyond last Sunday morning. The funeral services were held in Berlin, after which the remains were brought to Freeport cemetery and interred beside those of her husband, who predeceased her 20 years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss, one son, Caleb, on the home-stead and Mrs. Brubacher of Berlin. The Daily Telegraph, Berlin, Ontario, Wed, May 27, 1903 Page 1

  
  

• Sources

  [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 16922-02. 16922-02 Elias A. BRUBACHER, 37, farmer, Waterloo twp., Berlin, s/o Elias BRUBACHER & Sarah ARISS, married Lizzie SHELLY, 27, house servant, Waterloo twp., Berlin, d/o David SHELLY & Christena SCHMIDT, witn: Sam M. BRUBACHER & Isa SCHANTZ, both of Berlin, 12 Feb 1902 at Berlin [S209] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Freeport - Freeport Pioneer CC#5432 Internet Link. Christina / wife of / David Shelley / died / May 17,1903 / aged 61 years 11 mos / 19 days / She sleeps in the valley so sweet / But her spirit has taken flight / Lo! her form is but dust 'neath our feet / While she is an angel of light [S276] Census - ON, Waterloo - 1881, Waterloo North, Waterloo North, Ontario Family History Library Film 1375901 District 162 Sub-district C Division 3 Page Number 23 Household Number 99. [S224] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1881, Div 3 Page 23. [S1573] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1891, Section 1 Page 8. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register. David Shelly, 24, res. Freeport, b. Germany, son of Ludwig and Catherine, married 18 Feb 1868 Christina Smith, 26, res. Freeport, b. Germany, daughter of John [S2767] aaaWaterloo Township 1871 South, Sect. 2 Page 57.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 28 May 1841 - , , Germany Residence - 1868 - Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 18 Feb 1868 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Lutheran - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - United Bretheren - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1891 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - United Brethren - 1891 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 17 May 1903 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth