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

Esther Christina Spies[1]

Female 1888 - 1969  (81 years)


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    Esther Christina Spies Diefenbacher
    Esther Christina Spies Diefenbacher

  • Name Esther Christina Spies 
    Born 5 Jul 1888  Colborne Twp., Huron Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Female 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27612368 
    Name Esther Christina Diefenbacher 
    Occupation 1911  Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Housework 
    Residence 1911  Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Evangelical 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-49432 
    Died 21 Dec 1969  Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Buried Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Person ID I49432  Generations
    Last Modified 11 Jun 2024 

    Father Rev. Frederick Strasser Spies,   b. 21 Mar 1856, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 May 1940, Vegreville, , Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Sophia Mary Privat,   b. 9 Dec 1860, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Sep 1945, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 18 Aug 1886  Holland Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F12864  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Eli Diefenbacher,   b. 4 Sep 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1985  (Age 95 years) 
    Married 27 Dec 1915 
    Children 
     1. Erma Idel Diefenbacher,   b. 15 Jun 1919, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Mar 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 96 years)
     2. Florence Olivia Diefenbacher,   b. 1921,   d. 24 May 2003  (Age 82 years)
     3. Ray Diefenbaker,   b. 1926,   d. 8 Aug 2014, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years)
    Last Modified 11 Jun 2024 
    Family ID F27258  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • NEW DUNDEE - Mrs. Eli Diefenbacher of New Dundee

      The body is at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor. Elmira, until noon Wednesday when removal will be made to the West Montrose United Church for service at 2 p.m.. conducted by Rev. E.W. Shaw. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

      The Elmira Signet 31 Dec 1969 pg 2

  • Sources 
    1. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Esther Christina Spies Born: 5 Jul 1888 County: Huron Father: Frederick S Spies Mother: Sapphira Privat

    2. [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-3 Page 11.

    3. [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Hawkesville Div 8 Page 11.

    4. [S62] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries, Roseville - Roseville Mennonite [formerly Detweiler Mennonite] CC#4493 Internet Link.
      Diefenbacher/ Father/ Eli/ 1889-1985/ Mother/ Esther C./ 1888-1969/ Florence O./ 1921 - 2003/ In loving memory./

    5. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27612368/esther-christina-diefenbacher.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 5 Jul 1888 - Colborne Twp., Huron Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Housework - 1911 - Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Evangelical - 1911 - Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 21 Dec 1969 - Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada Link to Google Earth
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