Peter B. Greyerbiehl

1852 - 1901  (48 years)

• Name	Peter B. Greyerbiehl
  Born	29 Jun 1852	, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Business	St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	St. Clements Hotel
  		ST.Clements-Hotel-St.ClementsHotel-AndrewSteckleyCollection.jpg
  Occupation	1881	Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	farmer
  Residence	1881	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Roman Catholic
  Occupation	1901	Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Gentleman
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-47727
  Died	12 May 1901  [3]
  Buried	St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  Person ID	I47727	Generations
  Last Modified	25 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	Joseph Greyerbiehl,   b. 19 Aug 1824, , Alsace Lorraine, France ,   d. 17 Oct 1893  (Age 69 years)
  Mother	Mary Breming,   b. 20 Sep 1834, , France ,   d. 26 Jun 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 80 years)
  Family ID	F18018	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Margaretha Meyer,   b. 2 Feb 1857, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1 Jan 1944  (Age 86 years)
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F12322	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  The death took place on Sunday, May 12, at his home in St. Clements, of Peter B. Greyerbiehl, aged 48 years. During the past ten or twelve years he owned the St. Clements hotel, and became widely known. He leaves a widow but no children. Wellesley Maple Leaf, May 23, 1901 _________________ ST. CLEMENTS HOTEL This hotel is one of the most prominent landmarks of the village, being one of its largest brick structures. Mr. Peter B. Greyerbiehl is the landlord and proprietor. It was erected in 1881 upon the site of the old frame tavern which was built some time about the year 1840 by one, Adolph Schittler. This venerable building was removed to a lot about ten rods further east and is now owned and occupied by Mr. John Boegel as a sort of store house for shingles, etc. But I understand it is to be demolished in the spring to give place to a new residence that Mr. Boegel contemplates building. This old tavern did an immense business before the days of the railroad in Waterloo. It was the favorite halting place of the scores of teams on their way from far up North to Waterloo, Berlin, Galt, Dundas and Hamilton. The teamsters invariably made it a point to secure its warm hospitality for the night on their return trip. It was purchased by the late Joseph Greyerbiehl, father of the present proprietor, in 1863. He conducted the business until 1890 when it was purchased by the former. for the sum of $7,000. Notwithstanding the great decline in tavern traffic the property had made a remarkable increase in value, as the old stand bad been purchased by the father in 1863 for $1,800. At that time the license was $18 per annum. From that it increased to $30, then $60 and finally the present license is $90. The old gentleman died in 1893 in the 70 th year of his age. He was a popular landlord in his day, being well known from Goderich to Hamilton. The son, Peter B., previous to taking charge of the hotel was engaged in farming for twelve years, having occupied the farm now owned by Mr. Boegel rear the village. He was born a mile west of St. Clements in 1852, and in 1877 was married to Miss Margaret, daughter of the late Jacob Meyers well known farmer of Wellesley township. They have no children. At the time of his election, Mr. Greyerbiehl. was a staunch supporter of Mr. Joseph E. Seagram and is yet. He has never been ordered to pay a fine and many of his friends were somewhat puzzled to learn that he had been granted a license for only three months in 1898, but they were subsequently pleased to know that it had been again extended to the regular limit. He has made quite a number of modern improvements in the hotel since it came into his hands. The main building is 40x52 feet and two stories high,in addition to a wing 20x28 feet and two stories high. The upper story contains thirteen bed-rooms and eight spacious apartments downstairs. The house is very comfortably heated throughout with hot air and is lighted by acetylene gas. A convenient room has been set apart for the Bell telephone where communications can be had with all points in the country. This house affords more accommodation for horses than any other hotel in the county. There are three large stables, one bank and two frame, two large sheds and plenty of railing. About 150 horses can be accommodated. He keeps an orderly house and is always prepared to afford comfortable lodging and plenty of good food for those who may seek the protecting shelter of his roof. Mr. Greyerbiehl is also the owner of other valuable property in this vicinity, including which is the handsome brick residence and offices formerly owned by the late Louis Kroetch. A portion of it is now occupied by Dr. George More as a drug store and consultation rooms. Greyerbiebl was also given a good common school education including instructions for one year in St Jerome's College, Berlin. Waterloo County Chronicle 24 Nov 1898, p. 8 __________ George More, M, D. This gentleman is one of the promising young physicians of Waterloo county. He has had a thorough schooling, and in addition to the affix, M.D., at the end of his name, he is entitled to sign the degrees of B.A, M.B. and M.C.P.S.O. His birth place is in the county of Perth, near St. Marys, where he was born in 1870. He acquired his preliminary instructions to fit him for a life of usefulness in the High School of St. Marys, and from there he entered the Toronto University where he honorably won the title of B.A. It was his intention at first to educate himself for a High School professor, but he subsequently espoused the study of medicine, and with a view to preparing himself for that calling he spent three years in the Toronto Medical School from which he emerged with honors and a diploma. In 1896 he succeeded Dr. A. F. Woodward, then a well known and successful physician of Hawksville. The change has not been a disappointment, for the young doctor has had fine success as a practitioner, enjoys a lucrative practice and has won the respect and confidence of all within his territory. On meeting Dr. More one is easily convinced of the truthfulness of the latter assertion, as he is a gentleman of high educational attainments and kind, pleasing address. He lives with his parents in a beautiful home in which he takes unusual pride, and endeavors to beautify whenever he is permitted an opportunity to do so. He and Peter Griemel [Greyerbiehl] of St. Clements, are joint owners in a telephone line which connects with the Bell Telephone line at that place. The phone is at Dr. More's residence, where communication can be had with the outside world. His field of practice extends to Heidelberg and St. Clements, which places he professionally visits on Thursdays and Saturdays of each week. The doctor still enjoys single blessedness. His father is a native of the north of Scotland, where he was born in 1848. He came to this country about. thirty-four years ago, and is to day one of the most respected and highly esteemed citizens of the village. The family espouse the Presbyterian religion. Waterloo County Chronicle 23 Jun 1898, p. 8

  
  

• Sources

  [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-2 Page 17. [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Div 1 Pg 1. Peter GREYERBIEHL M M 29 German Ontario Farmer Roman Catholic Margaretha GREYERBIEHL F M 24 German Ontario Roman Catholic [S532] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - St. Clement RC CC#4534 Waterloo Region Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society. [Stone set on angle][North West/ Front right] In memory of/ Margaretha/ Meyer/ wife of/ Peter B./ Greyerbiehl/ died Jan. 1,/ 1944/ aged 86 yrs./ R.I.P./ Greyerbiehl [South West/ Back right] In memory of/ Joseph/ Greyerbiehl/ who died/ Oct. 17, 1893/ aged 69 yrs. 1 mo./ & 28 days/ Mary/ wife of/ Joseph Greyerbiehl/ who died/ June 26, 1915/ aged 81 yrs. 9 mos. [South East/ Back Left] In memory of/ Widow Greyerbiehl/ born Guitar/ who died/ June 11, 1882/ aged 75 yrs./ Augestinus/ son of/ Joseph & Mary/ Greyerbiehl/ died Apr. 28, 1863/ aged 9 y'rs. 8 mos. [North East/ Front left] In memory of/ Peter B./ Greyerbiehl/ died May 12/ 1901/ aged 48 y's. 10 m./ & 17 days/ [German verse] [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Div 1 Pg 1.

  
  

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  Born - 29 Jun 1852 - , Ontario, Canada Business - St. Clements Hotel - - St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - farmer - 1881 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Roman Catholic - 1881 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Gentleman - 1901 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth