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

Henry J. Schneider

Male 1871 - 1920  (49 years)


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  • Name Henry J. Schneider 
    Born 6 Sep 1871  Dorking, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1920  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    mechanic Phonola Company 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-48476 
    Died 15 Sep 1920  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I48476  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father George W. Schneider,   b. 1841, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1919  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Wahl,   b. 3 Sep 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 22 Mar 1868  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Family ID F35038  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Amelia Kremer,   b. 6 Dec 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 F55882  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • A GOOD CITIZEN LAID TO REST
      FUNERAL OF LATE HENRY J. SCHNEIDER

      This community was on Wednesday Sept. 15th, pained to learn of the death of that respected citizen, Mr. Henry J. Schneider, after a brief illness. He was only 49 years and 9 days old when called from this life.

      His early death was all the sadder under the circumstances that his wife has for ten years been an invalid and dependent upon his care and personal assistance.

      Mr. Schneider was born in Maryboro Township on 6th Sept., 1871. As a young man he assisted his father in operating a sawmill in Maryboro. About 17 years ago he removed to Elmira and entered the employ of Messrs. Heimbecher & Jung. Two years later he entered the services of the Elmira Interior Hardwood Co. He had since been employed by the Phonola Co. of Canada and was engaged in fitting the motors in Phonolas.
      Mr. Schneider was a good type of citizen: industrious, honorable and home-loving. He leaves to mourn his death a beloved wife, his aged mother, who resides in Elmira; two brothers, Casper of Stratford and John of Toronto; and one sister, Mrs. Dannecker of Stratford.

      On Friday afternoon his remains were laid to rest in St. James' Church Cemetery, after services at his late home on Queen street and at St. James' Church. Rev. John Strempfer officiated. The pallbearers were Messrs.: Fred Kirschel, Michael Fries, David Hollinger, Jacob Conrad, John Oppertshauser and William Dreisinger.

      Many relatives and friends attended the funeral, including brothers, and uncles and aunts and cousins on both sides of the house. There were numerous wreaths and other floral offerings sent as tributes of respect to the deceased. In his passing Elmira has lost a good citizen. To his ill and incapacitated widow will go the sincere sympathy of the community.

  • Sources 
    1. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 16 Apr 1868.
      Mar. 22, 1868 Georg Schneider and Elisabeth Wahl, both of Waterloo Tp., by Rev. Kaessmann

    2. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Georg Schneider, 26, res. Waterloo, b. Waterloo, son of Casper and Christine (Wilcker), married 22 Mar 1868 Elizabeth Wahl, 20, res. Waterloo, b. Waterloo, daughter of Heinrich and Mary (Schaefer)

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Sep 1871 - Dorking, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - mechanic Phonola Company - 1920 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 15 Sep 1920 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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