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

Jacob D. Schmidt

Male 1849 - 1932  (83 years)


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  • Name Jacob D. Schmidt 
    Born 1849  North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207380029 
    Residence 1869  North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Occupation 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Laborer, Odd Jobs 
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1921  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Laborer, 
    Residence 1921  176 Waterloo St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Residence 1921  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-449480 
    Died 2 Feb 1932  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Buried Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Person ID I449480  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father George Schmidt,   b. 17 Feb 1816, , Hessen, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Aug 1891, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Elisabeth Dechert,   b. 12 Feb 1816, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Dec 1899  (Age 83 years) 
    Family ID F289801  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catherine Gerth,   b. 30 Apr 1853, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Apr 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 20 Jun 1869  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Schmidt,   b. 23 Aug 1869, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Oct 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years)
     2. Amelia Margaretha Schmidt,   b. 7 Sep 1873, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Jul 1940, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years)
     3. Barbara Schmidt,   b. 1879,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Lucinda Schmidt,   b. 14 Oct 1882, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Mar 1963  (Age 80 years)
     5. Agnes Kundigunda Schmidt,   b. 4 Nov 1893, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Nov 1961, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F241998  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • JACOB D. SCHMIDT

      Jacob Schmidt, employed for the past 19 years at Mount Hope Cemetery, died at his residence, 176 Waterloo street, at an early hour today. Deceased, prominently known in the city, had been in failing health for some time. He was son of the late George Schmidt and Elizabeth Dechert, who migrated to this country from Germany in the early 80's. The late Jacob Schmidt was born at North Easthope in March of 1849, making his age 82 years, ten months and 17 days. June 20, 1869 he wedded Kathrine Gerth at North Easthope.

      With one son and four daughters, his wife survives him, the last remaining member of his family. The children are, Henry G., of North Easthope, Mrs. W. W. Gough, London, Ont., Mrs. G. Falk, Stratford, Mrs. H. Rank, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. E. Knechtel, city. One daughter, Mr. F. Daugh, predeceased him seven years ago. Fourteen grandchildren and 10 great-grand-children also survive.

      The funeral will be held on Friday with private service at his late home followed by a public service at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, of which he was a member, at 2.30. Interment will be made at Woodland Mausoleum. Rev. J. Schmied er will be in charge.

  • Sources 
    1. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 29, Pg 16.

    2. [S2264] Census - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - 1921, Sub Dist. 21 Page 13.

    3. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Jacob Schmidt, 20, res. North Easthope, b. North Easthope, son of Georg and Elizabeth (Dechert), married 20 June 1869 Katharine Gerth, 17, res. North Easthope, b. North Easthope, daughter of John and Barbara (Schick)

    4. [S87] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Woodland CC#4510 Internet Link .
      In Memoriam/ Jacob D. Schmidt/ 1849-1932/ 91st Psalm 16 v.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1849 - North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1869 - North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 20 Jun 1869 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer, Odd Jobs - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer, - 1921 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1921 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 2 Feb 1932 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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