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

Martin H. Schmitt

Male 1860 - 1928  (68 years)


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  • Name Martin H. Schmitt 
    Born 22 Feb 1860  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1881  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1901  Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Labourer in Foundry 
    Occupation 1911  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Vice Hand, Foundry 
    Residence 1911  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1928  47 Menno St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-45730 
    Died 23 Nov 1928  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Person ID I45730  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Jun 2024 

    Father Martin Schmitt,   b. 13 Jan 1827, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Elizabeth Hess,   b. 5 Jul 1831, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F11925  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Margaret Letter,   b. 1 Apr 1866, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Children 
     1. Selma Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schmidt,   b. 16 Jun 1888, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1950  (Age 61 years)
     2. Charles L. Schmitt,   b. 10 Sep 1890, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Jul 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years)
     3. Lauretta Sophia Schmidt,   b. 29 Nov 1892, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Emma Margaret Schmidt,   b. 17 May 1895, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 26 Jun 2024 
    Family ID F11878  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • A well-known resident of Waterloo, Martin H. Schmitt, passed away on Thursday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Schaefer, 47 Menno St., in his 69th year, following a two years' illness. Born in Waterloo Township, deceased moved to Waterloo some years ago. There survive one son, Charles, and two daughters, Mrs. Henry Boehmer, and Mrs. Albert Schaefer. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon. Interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery.


      Waterloo Chronicle 29 Nov 1928 pg 6

  • Sources 
    1. [S135] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1901, Waterloo (Town/Ville) D-8 page 2.

    2. [S224] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1881, Div 2 Page 22.

    3. [S366] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1911, Div. 41 Page 4.

    4. [S118] News - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo - Waterloo Chronicle, obituary of Martin H. Schmitt - 29 Nov 1928 pg 6.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 22 Feb 1860 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Labourer in Foundry - 1901 - Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Vice Hand, Foundry - 1911 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1928 - 47 Menno St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 23 Nov 1928 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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