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

Sarah Hackett[1]

Female 1867 - 1952  (85 years)


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  • Name Sarah Hackett 
    Born 11 May 1867  Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Gender Female 
    Name Sarah Manser 
    Residence 1911  Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Methodist 
    Residence 1921  King St., Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Presbyterian 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-51072P 
    Died 2 Nov 1952  Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Buried Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Person ID I51072  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father William Hackett,   b. 1820, , Rutland, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Aug 1900, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Clarissa Astrope,   b. 17 Apr 1831, , England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Oct 1918, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 1848  [8
    Family ID F28911  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Father William Hackett,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Claressa,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F287950  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Dr. - Vet. George G. Manser,   b. 20 Nov 1862, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1937, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 27 Jun 1894  Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
     1. Jetret Louise Manser,   b. 10 Sep 1905, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1985  (Age 79 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F13208  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • MRS. GEORGE MANSER - Mrs. Sarah Manser , of Linwood ,widow of the late Dr. George G. Manser, who is well known in the district , passed away at her home at 3:15 A.M. Sunday morning, Nov. 2 , 1952 in her 86th year. Mrs. Manser had been ailing since a stroke in April , although she was able to be up and around in her room until seven weeks ago when when she was confined to her bed.

      The past 10 days she has been critically ill, suffering another stroke a week ago Monday. She was a great lover of flowers and enjoyed sewing. She made several beautiful quilts with the assistance of her daughter Jetret . The last surviving member of a family of 10, the former Sarah Hackett , daughter of the late William Hackett & Clarissa Astrope. She was born May 11, 1867 on the 13th line of Wellesley .

      At age 20 she moved with her parents from the farm to Linwood. Seven years before her marriage , she was in charge of the dressmaking shop for the late W.O. Bundy, where Mr. Frank Schummer now operates a general store.

      On June 27th 1894 she married Dr. George G. Manser in Linwood and she resides in Linwood since. Dr. Manser passed away Dec. 14 1937. Mrs. Manser was a member of the St. Andrew's United Church and formerly a member of the Linwood Methodist Church, before Union.

      She was also a member of the Ladies Aid of St. Andrew's She was past president of the Linwood Women's Institute and always took an active interest in community affairs until her health failed.

      Surviving is a daughter Jetret, at home. She was predeceased by 5 sisters, Mrs. Benjamin Fry ( Fanny ) Mrs. Thos.Ransome (Rachel ), Mrs. Alex Beggs (Clarissa ), Mrs. John Greenwood ( Elizabeth ) & Mrs. Henry Newton (Mary ) and 4 brothers Thomas, John ,Dr. Charles , & William. A funeral service was held from her late residence on Wed. afternoon. This was followed by a memorial service at St. Andrew's United Church, Linwood. Rev. Gordon Weir had charge of the service and was assisted by Rev. Walter Goos of St. Peter's Lutheran Church , Linwood. Internment Rush's Cemetery.

      The pallbearers were Kenneth Beggs , Stuart Luckhart , Stanley Gordon , Clayton Edwards , Herbert Eby, & Ralph Schmitt.

  • Sources 
    1. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012125-94.
      George Manser, 30, occ. Doctor, b. Crosshill, res. Linwood, son of George and Rebecca married Sarah Hackett, 27, b. Linwood, res. Linwood, daughter of William and Claressa, Witn Robert Manser of Toronto and Emma Vogan of Mildmay, 27 June 1894 in Linwood.

    2. [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-5 Page 12.

    3. [S269] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1871, Div 1, Page 52.

    4. [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Division 5 Page 27.

    5. [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Div. 12 Page 16.

    6. [S2107] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1921, Sub Dist. 10 Page 14.

    7. [S241] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Rushes CC#4536 Waterloo Region Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society.
      [Front] Rebecca Manser/ Died/ Dec. 31, 1883/ Aged/ 19 yrs. & 5 d.
      [Right] George/ Manser/ Died/ Dec. 28, 1885/ 57 yrs. 4 m. 3 d./ [verse]
      [Left] Rebecca/ Miller/ Wife of/ George Manser/ died/ Mar. 23, 1921/ Aged 86 years
      [Back] Dr. G. G./ Manser/ 1862-1937/ Sarah Manser/ 1867-1952

    8. [S855] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1861, Sect. 17 Page 114.

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 11 May 1867 - Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 27 Jun 1894 - Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1911 - Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1921 - King St., Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 2 Nov 1952 - Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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