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

William Westfall[1, 2, 3]

Male 1857 - 1934  (77 years)


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  • Name William Westfall 
    Born 13 Aug 1857  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1861  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1871  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1883  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Occupation 1901  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Farm Laborer 
    Occupation 1911  Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Laborer Teaming 
    Residence 1911  Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1921  St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Laborer, Farm 
    Residence 1921  St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-34340 
    Died 17 Sep 1934  St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Buried Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I34340  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Johann Frederick Hartwig "Frederick" Westfall,   b. 22 Dec 1829, Tarnow, , Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Dec 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Sophia Koester,   b. CALC 22 Aug 1830, , Mecklenburg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jul 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 63 years) 
    Married 2 May 1858  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11, 12
    Family ID F9113  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catharine Sauder,   b. 30 Jul 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Oct 1940, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 30 Jan 1883  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 4
    Children 
     1. Magdalena Westfall,   b. 15 Nov 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Jun 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years)
     2. John Henry Westfall,   b. Aug 1884, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Jun 1947, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 62 years)
     3. Lucinda Westfall,   b. 1 Jan 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Jan 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
     4. Maudy Westfall,   b. 1892, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Amanda Westfall,   b. 4 Jun 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jan 1976, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     6. Christina Westfall,   b. 4 Mar 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jun 1987  (Age 92 years)
     7. Mary Ann Westfall,   b. 15 Nov 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Apr 1997, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 99 years)
     8. Catherine "Katie" Westfall,   b. Dec 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     9. Catherine Westfall,   b. 1913, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F9112  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Westfall. - There passed away in St. Jacobs, Ont., William Westfall - born Aug. 13, 1857; died Sept. 17, 1934; aged 77 y. 1 m. 4 d. In 1883 he was united in marriage to Catherine Sauder, living in matrimony over 51 years, sharing the joys and sorrows of life together. To them were born 10 children; 3 preceded him in death. He leaves his sorrowing widow, 7 children: John, Magdalena - Mrs. John Heer, Lucinda - Mrs. Simon Wilkie, Christina - Mrs. Norman Brubacher, Marion - Mrs. Nelson Martin, Amanda and Katie at home. He also leaves 24 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 sister and 1 brother; 2 sisters and 2 brothers preceded him in death. He had been in failing health for over a year. Heart disease and dropsy caused his death. He left bright hopes to those who mourn their loss by expressing his peace with God. The evening before his death he knelt before a chair in prayer. Ezra Martin and Urias Martin conducted the service. Text, Matt. 6: 10.

      "Surrounded by friends, we are lonely ;
      In the midst of our joys we feel blue;
      A smile on our face, yet a heartache,
      Longing, dear Father, for you."
      By a Daughter.

      Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 35 - November 29, 1934 - pages 754,755

      __________________

      WILLIAM WESTFALL


      One of our well known citizens was removed by death on Monday evening in the person of Mr. William Westfall, who had reached the age of 77 years.

      Mr. Westfall had been ailing for many months though he was not off work a great deal.

      He was a hardworking industrious man making regular weekly trips to the Waterloo market, and preparing for this during the week.

      He missed only three or four trips before death took him.

      For the past eighteen years he was a respected citizen of our burg.

      He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, one son, John of Elmira, and six daughters, Mrs. John Heer (Magdalena), Breslau, Mrs. Simon Wilkie (Lucinda), Bloomingdale, Mrs. Norman Brubacher (Christina), St. Jacobs, Mrs. Nelson Martin (Mary Ann), Elmira, and Misses Amanda and Katie at home, one brother, John, West Montrose, and one sister, Mrs. Susannah Watson, Toronto.

      The funeral takes place today (Thursday) from his late residence where a short service will be held; thence to Martin's Meeting House for service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

  • Sources 
    1. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Lucinda Westfall Born: 1 Jan 1888 County: Waterloo Father: Wm Westfall Mother: Catharina Westfall

    2. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 15 Feb 1883.
      Jan. 30, 1883 Catharine Sauder and William Westphal, both of Woolwich, were married by Pastor D.B. Sherk, Berlin (in residence of Joseph Koch).

    3. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 18853-1904.
      John Heer, 22, Occ. Laborer, b. Ontario, Res. of Waterloo Twp, son of Jacob Heer and Catharine Ringler, married Magdalena Westfall, 22, b. Woolwich, Res. of Woolwich, daughter of William Westfall and Catharine Sauder, Witn: Jacob Heer, Waterloo Twp and William Westfall, Woolwich, On 20 Dec 1904, at Woolwich

    4. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      William Westfall Born: Dumfries Ont Age: 25 Father: Frederick Westfall Mother: Sophia Westfall Born: abt 1858 Spouse: Catharine Sauder Age: 23 born: Wellesley Township Father: Jacob Sauder Mother: Barbara Sauder married 30 Jan 1883

    5. [S148] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1901, Woolwich F-6 Page 2.

    6. [S348] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1911, Div.. 17 Page 6.

    7. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of William Westfall - November 29, 1934.

    8. [S144] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 63.

    9. [S1778] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1861, Div 9 Page 68.

    10. [S2121] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1921, Woolwich Twp. 1921 Sub Dist. 14 Page 16.

    11. [S14] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berlin Chronicle (1856-1860), 08 Jun 1858.
      By the Rev. Mr. Wurster of Preston, on the 2d May, Frederick Westphal to Sophia Koester, both of Dumfries.

    12. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Frederick Westphal, 28, res. N Dumfries, b. Mecklinburg, married 18 May 1858 Sophia Koster, 27, res. N Dumfries, b. Mecklinburg

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 13 Aug 1857 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1883 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 30 Jan 1883 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farm Laborer - 1901 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer Teaming - 1911 - Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer, Farm - 1921 - St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1921 - St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 17 Sep 1934 - St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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