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

James Howard Grimmer

Male 1891 - 1963  (71 years)


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  • Name James Howard Grimmer 
    Born 11 Dec 1891  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Gender Male 
    Business Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    tinsmith shop 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195867270 
    Name James Arthur Grimmer 
    Occupation 1911  Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Laborer, Farm 
    Residence 1911  Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Anglican 
    Occupation 1918  Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    plumber 
    Residence Hall St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-341475 
    Died 16 May 1963  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Buried 18 May 1963  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I341475  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father James John Grimmer,   b. 22 Mar 1844, , England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Sep 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Smith,   b. 18 Mar 1849, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Apr 1925, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Family ID F20468  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Hazel Anderina "Rena" Twiss,   b. 24 Aug 1896, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 May 1968, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Married 2 Nov 1918  Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 7
    Children 
     1. Ruth Elinore Grimmer,   b. 28 Oct 1919,   d. 11 Jun 2011  (Age 91 years)
     2. Maxine Grimmer,   b. 14 Oct 1921, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 May 1996, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F248842  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • James H. Grimmer Passes

      One of Ayr's well-known residents, James H. Grimmer, passed away in South Waterloo Memorial Hospital this (Thursday) morning, where he had been confined following a recent heart attack. The late Mr. Grimmer was born near New Hamburg and came to Ayr 39 years ago, where he operated a successful plumbing and tinsmithing business until his retirement in 1959. He was a popular figure in social and sporting circles, being associated with Ayr Bowling and Curling Clubs, as well as other organizations. He was a member of Knox United Church. Surviving besides his wife, the former Rena Twiss of Seaforth, are two daughters, Mrs. Robert Stager (Ruth) of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Mrs. William B. Dilly of Port Credit; two sisters, Mrs. Noah Spenler (Ida) and Miss Margaret Grimmer, both of Baden. Seven grandchildren also survive. Funeral service will be conducted from the W. O. Ball Funeral Home, Ayr, on Saturday at 2:30 p.m., with interment in Ayr Cemetery. Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan will officiate.

      The Ayr News May 23 1963 pg 2

  • Sources 
    1. [S133] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1901, Wilmot H-1 Page 9.

    2. [S346] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1911, Wilmot Twp. 1911 Div. 8 Page 14.

    3. [S721] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 10672 (1918), Grimmer-Twiss.
      James Howard, plumber of Seaford, Grimmer Birth Place: Waterloo Township, Ontario Age: 26 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1892 Father Name: James Grimmer Mother Name: Elizabeth Smith Spouse Name: Rena Twiss, residence Seaforth Spouse's Age: 22 Spouse Birth Place: Seaforth, Ontario Spouse Father Name: John Twiss Spouse Mother Name: Sarah Martin Marriage Date: 2 Nov 1918 Seaforth

    4. [S655] z Vit - ON - Birth Registration, 39727 (1891), James Arthur Grimmer.
      James Arthur Grimmer, b. 11 Dec 1891 Wilmot Township, s/o James Grimmer (ditcher) & Elizabeth Smith

    5. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      James H. Grimmer/ 1891 - 1963/ his wife/ Rena Twiss/ 1896 - 1968

    6. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: James Arthur Grimmer Date of Birth: 11 Dec 1891 Gender: Male Birth Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Father's name: James Grimmer Mother's name: Elizabeth Smith

    7. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: James Howard Grimmer Age: 26 Birth Date: abt 1892 Birth Place: Waterloo, Ontario Marriage Date: 2 Nov 1918 Marriage County or District: Huron Father: James Grimmer Mother: Elizabeth Smith Spouse: Miss Rena Twiss Spouse's Age: 22 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1896 Spouse Birth Place: Seaforth, Ontario Spouse Father: John Twiss Spouse Mother: Sarah Martin

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 11 Dec 1891 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBusiness - tinsmith shop - - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer, Farm - 1911 - Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Anglican - 1911 - Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - plumber - 1918 - Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - - Hall St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 2 Nov 1918 - Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 16 May 1963 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 18 May 1963 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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