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Reeve John Nelson Sipes[1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Male 1842 - 1928  (85 years)


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  • Name John Nelson Sipes 
    Prefix Reeve 
    Born 19 Nov 1842  Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13] 
    Gender Male 
    Elected Office Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    councillor - Waterloo Township 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79398448 
    Residence 1864  Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Occupation 1871  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    -- 
    Residence 1871  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    U. Brethren 
    Residence 1875  Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Occupation 1881  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1881  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Weslyan Methodist 
    Occupation 1891  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1891  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1901  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1911  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1911  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    United Bretheran 
    Eby ID Number 00002-264.1 
    Died 13 Nov 1928  Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 11] 
    Cause: Fractured Hip-Advanced Age 
    Buried Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 11] 
    Person ID I7490  Generations
    Last Modified 10 Jul 2025 

    Father Nelson Sipes,   b. 1815, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Mar 1889, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Henrietta J. Allan,   b. CALC 17 Feb 1816, of, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Jan 1860, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 43 years) 
    Family ID F13254  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Elizabeth Bauman,   b. CALC 17 Dec 1843, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Sep 1874, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 30 years) 
    Married 29 Dec 1864  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Children 
     1. Susanna Sipes,   b. 4 Mar 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Sep 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 2 years)
     2. Dr. Melvin Oscar Sipes,   b. 18 Sep 1872, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Oct 1927, Seattle, King, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years)
     3. Oliver B. Sipes,   b. 28 Jul 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Sep 1874, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
    Last Modified 10 Jul 2025 
    Family ID F2263  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Lydia Kiefhaber,   b. 7 Apr 1853, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1932  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 9 Mar 1875  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Children 
     1. Carrie Sipes,   b. Dec 1875, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jan 1963  (Age ~ 87 years)
     2. Arbill Sipes,   b. CALC 15 Feb 1877,   d. 10 Apr 1878  (Age ~ 1 years)
     3. Norman "Pat" Sipes,   b. 25 Oct 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Dec 1970, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
     4. Dr. John Allan "Allan" Sipes,   b. 7 Aug 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1
    Last Modified 10 Jul 2025 
    Family ID F14881  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Preston Obituary

      John N. Sipes, for many years a prominent man in the district, died yesterday morning at his home in Blair. The deceased would have at obtained his 86th birthday today. A short time ago the deceased suffered a broken hip and this together with the shock was the cause of his death. For many years the late Mr. Sipes was in the livery business in Galt and upon leaving there he took up farming at Blair. During his long and colorful career he held many responsible positions. Many years ago he was an unsuccessful candidate in the provincial election, being the farmers' candidate For 25 years he was the township's assessor and for 52 years he was a member of the Galt Masonic lodge. Besides his wife he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Kreh of New Hamburg and two sons, Norman at home and Dr. Allan Sipes of New Hamburg to mourn his loss. His eldest son, Dr. M. Sipes of Seattle, predeceased him a year ago. The funeral will be held tomorrow, burial will take place in the Blair cemetery.

      Kitchener Daily Record, Wed, Nov 14, 1928 Page 7

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      WELLKNOWN BLAIR CITIZEN EXPIRES AT ADVANCED AGE

      John N. Sipes Native Of Beverly Township Was Former Galt Business Man

      BLAIR, Nov. 16. The death occurred in Blair on Tuesday morning of John N. Sipes in his 86th year. The late Mr. Sipes was born in Beverly township. When a young man he went to Galt where for a number of years he conducted a livery business in partnership with Joseph Stauffer. Upon retiring from this he moved to Blair where he has resided ever since. Deceased was a member of Galt Lodge A. F. and A. M. for 52 years. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. M. Kreh of New Hamburg and two sons, Dr. Allan Sipes of Vancouver and Norman of Blair. His oldest son, Dr. Melvin Sipes of Seattle, predeceased him one year ago. The funeral which was largely attended was held on Thursday afternoon. Interment was made in Blair cemetery.

      Kitchener Daily Record, Sat, Nov 17, 1928 Page 17


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      John N. Sipes, for many years a member of the Waterloo township council passed away early this morning at his home in Blair in his 86th year. Two months ago he suffered a broken hip which resulted in his fatal illness. For many years, the late Mr. Sipes had farmed at Blair. He was born in Sheffield, Beverley township, November 19, 1842. Politically, he was a Conservative and was a member of the Galt Lodge, A. F. and A. M. and of the Waterloo Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Galt. Besides his widow, one daughter, Mrs. M. Kreh, New Hamburg, and two sons, Norman at home and Dr. Allen Sipes of Vancouver, B. C. survive. An elder son, Dr. Melvin O. Sipes predeceased him one year in Seattle, Wash. The funeral, which will be held under Masonic auspices, will take place Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from his late residence. Following services at the house interment will take place in Blair cemetery.

      Kitchener Daily Record, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Tue, Nov 13, 1928 Page 3

  • Sources 
    1. [S3] Book - Vol I A Biographical History of Waterloo Township and other townships of the county : being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin..., 111.

    2. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Norman Sipes Age: 25 Father: John Sipes Mother: Lydia Kiefhaber Born: abt 1885 Spouse: Viola Schmidt Age: 24 Father: Arthur Schmidt Mother: Hanna McManus married 4 Aug 1910 married: Waterloo

    3. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 29 Apr 1875.
      09 Mar 1875 By Pastor Wurster in Preston, John Nelson Sipes was married to Lydia Kiefhaber, both of Blair.

    4. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 15 Oct 1874.
      Died 30 Sep 1874 In Blair, Oliver B., Baby son of John Sipes, died at the age of 2 months and 2 days.

    5. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 016356-00.
      Michael Kreh, 29, occ. Laborer, b. Downie Twp, res. Stratford, son of Christian Kreh and Mary Ankenman Married Carrie Sipes, 24, b. Blair, res. Blair, daughter of John N. Sipes and Lydia Kiefhaber, Witnessed by: Charles Sterling of New Hamburg and Mary H. Oliver of Blair, 21 November 1900 in Blair

    6. [S86] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1901, Waterloo (South/Sud) G-2 Page 3.

    7. [S604] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 15.

    8. [S34] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Blair CC#4501 Internet Link.
      Sipes/ in memory of/ John Nelson Sipes/ 1842-1928/ his wife Lydia Kiefhaber/ 1853-1932/ at rest

    9. [S178] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1881, Waterloo S. Twp. 1881 Div 3 Page 38.

    10. [S272] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1911, Div. 7 Page 13.

    11. [S2555] News - ON, Waterloo, New Hamburg - New Hamburg Independent (1917 -, Obituary of John N. Sipes - Nov 16 1928 pg 1.

    12. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      John N Seips, 22, res. Beverly, b. CW, son of Nelson and Harriett, married 29 Dec 1864 Elizabeth Bowman, 21, res. Waterloo, b. CW, daughter of Wendel and Susannah

    13. [S2560] aaaWaterloo Township South 1891, Sect. 1 Page 13.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 19 Nov 1842 - Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - councillor - Waterloo Township - - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1864 - Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 29 Dec 1864 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - -- - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - U. Brethren - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1875 - Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 9 Mar 1875 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Weslyan Methodist - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1901 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - United Bretheran - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Fractured Hip-Advanced Age - 13 Nov 1928 - Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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