Louis M. Kaiser^[1]

1869 - 1959  (89 years)

• Name	Louis M. Kaiser
  Born	28 Dec 1869	Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103535064
  Residence	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Lutheran
  Residence	1881	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Lutheran
  Occupation	1891	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Bookkeeper
  Residence	1891	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Lutheran
  Occupation	1901	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Printer
  Occupation	1911	Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Farmer, Printer
  Residence	3194 Roseville Rd., North Dumfries, Ontario
  	This beautiful two storey log home has 4 over 4 window frames, a centered front door facing the road, and a shingled roof. The property used to be the home of the Kaiser family, and they had a printing shop, which has since been torn down. The Schiedel family is currently building an addition on the back of the house. This log home was only recently 'discovered' when the present owners were replacing the siding on the house, the workers found the wood walls. They decided to simply renovate the original walls, and made the home appear to be as it was when it was originally built. This house was previously owned by Frederick and Louis Kaiser, who came to the Roseville area in 1822 from Pennsylvania. Fred Kaiser's son, Louis Kaiser was a printer and operated a printing shop located on the northeast corner of the property. In his shop, Louis Kaiser employed five men. His grandson, Robert Marshall, remembers as a little boy helping his grandfather deliver invoices in a horse and buggy to various to businesses in Galt. The printing shop also specialized in wedding invitations, funeral cards, and business cards. By the end of his career, Louis Kaiser had worn out five presses. His last press was donated to Doon Pioneer Village. On Friday January 31st, 1958 the headline of the Galt Reporter read,"Roseville printer, the Oldest in Canada" . The first school in the Roseville area was also located on the Kaiser farm across from the Roseville United Brethren in Christ Church. A blacksmith and cooper shop were also located on the property. In 1961, Stuart E. Franklin obtained a part of the former Kaiser property and started to build a residential subdivision. The size of the Kaiser property was reduced a great deal by this sale. In 1966, in agreement with Melvin Becker, a community water system was put in. After this system was installed many more homes were built.
  Residence	1911	Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Lutheran
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-73907P
  Died	15 Jan 1959  [4, 8]
  Buried	Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada   [4, 8]
  Person ID	I73907	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	Jacob Frederick "Frederick" Kaiser,   b. 24 May 1826, , Wuerttemberg, Germany ,   d. 18 Aug 1906, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 80 years)
  Mother	Caroline F. Foell,   b. 24 Jun 1823, , Wuerttemberg, Germany ,   d. 23 Jan 1902, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 78 years)
  Married	11 Jul 1858	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  Family ID	F19225	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Rose Heubach,   b. 26 Sep 1871, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 12 Sep 1951  (Age 79 years)
  Children	1. Lorne Kaiser,   d. Bef 1986   2. Norman Lewis Kaiser,   b. 15 Nov 1892, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 2 Dec 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 94 years)   3. Lawrence Kaiser,   b. 23 Jun 1894, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Frederick Kaiser,   b. 3 Sep 1897, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   5. Elvena Elizabeth Kaiser,   b. Jun 1902, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 18 Mar 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 89 years)
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F14883	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  THE PRINTER OF ROSEVILLE Louis M. Kaiser at the age of 90 is the oldest active printer in Canada, according to the "Canadian Printer". He has operated a job printing business in Roseville for 65 years and for 50 years in the same building he now occupies. His long association with the Galt Reporter began when he was learning his trade. Mr. Kaiser is his own press composer and for many years has operated the business by himself. Down through the years he has printed for many firms and he is well known in the printing world. Recently he was made a complimentary life subscriber by the "Canadian Printer and Publisher". Louis Kaiser lives in the 110 year old family home and operates his presses in a frame cottage of the same age. As a warehouse he uses a stone building which was constructed by his grandfather who lived in it for many years. Our printer friend acted as bailiff for the Roseville area, and for 25 years performed the duties of a Justice of the Peace. At his advanced age his eyesight is keen, his typesetting touch is sure, and his handwriting is fine and full of character. The Waterloo Historical Society wishes him every happiness in the twilight of his busy life. F. E. Page Forty-Fifth Annual Volume [1957] of the Waterloo Historical Society

  
  

• Sources

  [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration. Norman Lewis Kaiser Born: 15 Nov 1892 County: Grey Father: Lewis M Kaiser Mother: Rosa Heuback [S180] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1901, Dumfries (North) B-5 Page 12. [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, Div. 1 Page 40. [S62] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries, Roseville - Roseville Mennonite [formerly Detweiler Mennonite] CC#4493 Internet Link. Kaiser/ In loving memory of/ Louis M. Kaiser/ Dec. 28, 1869-Jan. 15, 1959/ his wife [S562] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1911, Div 3. Pg. 5. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 50. [S2042] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1891, Sect. 2 Page 36. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103535064. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register. Jacob Ferd Kaiser Birth Place: Wurtemburg, Germany Residence: Dumfries Township Age: 29 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1829 Father Name: Christopher Mother Name: Elizabeth Seybold Spouse Name: Caroline Foll Spouse's Age: 27 Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1831 Spouse Birth Place: Wurtemburg Germany Spouse residence: North Dumfries Spouse Father Name: Gottlieb Spouse Mother Name: Magdalena Wolf Marriage Date: 11 Jul 1858 Marriage County: Waterloo

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 28 Dec 1869 - Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Lutheran - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Lutheran - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Bookkeeper - 1891 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Lutheran - 1891 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Printer - 1901 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer, Printer - 1911 - Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - - 3194 Roseville Rd., North Dumfries, Ontario Residence - Lutheran - 1911 - Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada  = Link to Google Earth