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

Susanna Maier[1]

Female 1851 - 1931  (80 years)


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  • Name Susanna Maier 
    Born 13 May 1851  , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Gender Female 
    Immigration 1852  , Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Name Susan Meyer 
    Name Susanna Fenwick 
    Name Susannah Meier 
    Residence 536 King St. E., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence 1891  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Roman Catholic 
    Residence 1911  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Anglican 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-351043 
    Died 10 Nov 1931  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Cause: Cause: Automobile Accident - Shock 
    Buried 12 Nov 1931  Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Person ID I351043  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father John Meyer,   b. Abt 1812,   d. Bef 1881  (Age ~ 68 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth,   b. 1812, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F31941  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family James Fenwick,   b. 26 Jun 1846, Montreal, Ile De Montreal, Quebec Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Aug 1918, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Married 8 Aug 1870  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Children 
     1. Ida Fenwick,   b. 29 Mar 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jan 1916, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 44 years)
     2. Nettie Fenwick,   b. 9 Dec 1875, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1966  (Age 90 years)
     3. Amelia Fenwick,   b. 6 Apr 1878, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F251585  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • WOMAN SUCCUMBS TO CAR INJURIES

      Mrs. Suzanna C. Fenwick Injured Internally When Hit By Auto Saturday Night

      INQUEST SET FOR NOV. 16

      Kitchener Man, Driver Of Car, Tried To Avoid Accident. Police Declare

      Injuries sustained when she was struck by an automobile Saturday night at the King and Wellington streets intersection in Preston proved fatal to Mrs. Susanna C. Fenwick, wife of the late James Fenwick, of Preston at three o'clock this morning. She was in her 81 year. Dr. Anthony Oaks, coroner, today ordered an inquest into the tragedy for this afternoon at two o'clock when the jury will view the remains. Adjournment will then be made until November 16 when evidence will be heard. The automobile which struck Mrs. Fenwick was driven by F. R. Entwistle, 121 King street west, Kitchener. From the police the Record learned that the driver did everything possible to avoid the accident. Other witnesses claim the aged lady walked back into the path of the car following which the driver stopped his vehicle with in three feet. Mrs. Fenwick sustained injuries and head wounds. A resident of Preston and community for 80 years, the deceased came to tbis country from Germany when one year of age. She was particularly well known having for years lived on King street in a home on the side of what is now known as the Blellor block. Her husband, who predeceased her some years ago, was also a well-known bustness man of the district having operated one of the few electrical plants in the town. The late Mrs. Fenwick was a member of St. Clement's church. Two daughters, Mrs. A. W. Angell, King street with whom she has made her home for a number of years and Mrs. H. J. McCurry of Toronto, survive. The funeral will take place Thursday morning from the residence of Mr. Angell where service will be held. Rev. Fr. Meyer will officiate. Later interment will be made in Preston cemetery.

      Kitchener Daily Record 10 Nov 1931 pg 3

  • Sources 
    1. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 015660-99.
      Henry J. McCurry, 23, occ. Bookkeeper and "Typerator", b. Parry Sound, res. Preston, son of Patrick McCurry and Emily Foley, married Amelia Fenwick, 21, b. Preston, res. Same, daughter of James Fenwick and Susan Maier, Witnesses Were Netta Fenwick and Robert M. Henning, both of Preston, April 17, 1899 at St. Clements Church (R.C.), Preston

    2. [S204] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1901, Preston (Village) F-2 Page 14.

    3. [S105] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1871, Pg. 37.

    4. [S297] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1881, Page 29.

    5. [S1669] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1911, Div. 24 Pg. 12.

    6. [S2441] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1891, Section 1 Page 41.

    7. [S239] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Preston CC#6335 Cemetery Internet Link .
      James Fenwick/ June 26, 1846 - Aug. 9, 1918/ Susanna Maier/ His Wife/ May 13, 1851 - Nov. 10, 1931/ Alfred W. Angell/ 1879 - 1960/ His Wife/ Nettie Fenwick/ 1875 - 1966/ Fenwick./ [Footstones] Mother/ Father/ Nellie/ Alfred.

    8. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name:Susanna Fennick Gender:Female Birth Year:abt 1851 Birth Place:Germany Age at Death:80 Death Date:10 Nov 1931 Death Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    9. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name:James Fenwick Age:22 Birth Date:abt 1848 Birth Place:Canada Marriage Date:8 Aug 1870 Marriage County or District:Waterloo Father:Theodore Fenwick Mother:Sarah Durand Spouse:Susana Meier Spouse's Age:18 Spouse Birth Date:abt 1852 Spouse Birth Place:Germany Europe Spouse Father:John Meier Spouse Mother:Elisabeth Blaild

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 13 May 1851 - , Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1852 - , Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 8 Aug 1870 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1891 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Anglican - 1911 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Automobile Accident - Shock - 10 Nov 1931 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 12 Nov 1931 - Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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