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

Edwin Zephaniah Kemkes[1]

Male 1877 - 1959  (82 years)


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  • Name Edwin Zephaniah Kemkes 
    Born 1 Feb 1877  Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Elected Office North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    North Dumfries Councillor - Reeve 
    Occupation 1907  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Farmer 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-73030 
    Died 12 Nov 1959  Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 4
    Buried 14 Nov 1959  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 4
    Person ID I73030  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Herman Kemkes,   b. CA 1847,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Magdalena Myers,   b. CA 1847,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F292181  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Jessie Morton Wallace,   b. 10 Dec 1873, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Aug 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Married 12 Mar 1907  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 5
    Children 
     1. Willliam Wallace Kemkes,   b. 18 Sep 1908, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Apr 1978, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years)
     2. Ruth Myers Kemkes,   b. 12 Jan 1913, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Apr 1987  (Age 74 years)
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F47702  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Edwin Z. Kemkes Passes

      The death occurred in Brantford General Hospital on Thursday of Edwin Z. Kemkes, RR 1, Branchton, in his 88rd year. He had been ill for a lengthy period. He was born in Hanover in 1877, a son of the late Herman and Magdalene Kemkes, and had farmed In the Branchton area for the past 61 years. Mr. Kemkes was a man of considerable administrative ability which he applied to municipal legislation. He served six years on North Dumfries Council, two terms as reeve. He was also township assessor for a number of years. Mr. ltemkes was one of the early members of the North Dumfries Plowmen's Association and in recognition of his service was made an honorary life member some years ago. He was associated with the COF for many years. His affiliation with Branchton United Church extended over six decades. He was a valued elder and for 40 years superintendent of the Sunday School. in 1907 he married Jessie M. Wallace, who predeceased him. Surviving are one son, William W., and one daughter (Ruth) Mrs. Stuart Studiman, both of Branch-ton; three sisters, Mrs. M. E. Brown of Biggar, Sask., Mrs. J. Bradshaw of Harris, Sask., and Mrs. Don McLeod of Vancouver, B.C. Six grandchildren, Jean, Jessie, David and Eleanor Kemkes and Bruce and Sandra Studiman, also survive. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. Victor Wilkinson of Branchton at Little's Funeral Home, Galt, on Saturday. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: William Turnbull, Russell Henderson, Wilfred Gardiner, Kenneth Harmer, John Welsh and Alan Thaler.


      The Ayr News Nov 19 1959 pg 3

  • Sources 
    1. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 020528-07.
      Edwin Z. Kemkes, 30, occ. Farmer, b. Hanover, res. North Dumfries Twp, son of Herman Kemkes and Magdalena Myers married Jessie Morton Wallace, 35, b. South Dumfries Twp, res. North Dumfries Twp, daughter of William Wallace and Mary Gemmell, Witness(es) John M. Peregrine of South Dumfries Twp and Agnes S. Wallace of North Dumfries Twp, 12 March 1907 in North Dumfries Twp

    2. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      EdwIn Z. Kemkes/ 1877 - 1959/ Jessie M. Wallace/ beloved wife of/ EdwIn Z. Kemkes/ 1873 - 1948/ Wallace

    3. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: Zephaniah Edwin Kemkiss Date of Birth: 1 Feb 1877 Gender: Male Birth Place: Grey, Ontario, Canada Father's name: Herman Kemkiss Mother's name: Magdelena Myers

    4. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/Northeast] Willie Douglas/ youngest son of/ William and Mary/ Wallace/ died Sept. 3rd 1896/ aged 9 years, 3 months/ & 29 days/ Margaret J. Wallace/ 1879 - 1910/ Ella M. Wallace/ 1877 - 1943/ Agnes S. Wallace/ 1874 - 1945/ Wallace
      [Right/Southeast] John D. Wallace/ died Dec. 9th 1870/ aged 60 years/ Agnes Smith/ relict of the Late/ John D. Wallace/ died Aug. 19th 1878/ aged 68 years/ Sarah/ eldest daughter of/ John D. and Agnes/ Wallace/ died Oct. 9th 1866/ aged 26 years
      [Back/Southwest] William Wallace/ 1844 - 1911/ Mary Gemmell/ his wife/ 1848 - 1918/ John/ 1870 - 1924
      [Left/Northwest] EdwIn Z. Kemkes/ 1877 - 1959/ Jessie M. Wallace/ beloved wife of/ EdwIn Z. Kemkes/ 1873 - 1948/ Wallace

    5. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Jersie Morton
      [Jessie Morton Wallace] Age: 35 Birth Date: abt 1872 Birth Place: South Dumfries Marriage Date: 12 Mar 1907 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: Wm Wallace Mother: Mary Gemmell Spouse: Edwin Henkes Spouse's Age: 30 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1877 Spouse Birth Place: Hanover Ontairo Spouse Father: Herman Henkes Spouse Mother: Magdelena Myers

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1 Feb 1877 - Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - North Dumfries Councillor - Reeve - - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1907 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 12 Mar 1907 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Nov 1959 - Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 14 Nov 1959 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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