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David Devitt[1]

Male 1839 - 1915  (76 years)


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  • Name David Devitt 
    Born 12 Aug 1839  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10] 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110657593 
    Occupation 1861  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Laborer 
    Residence 1861  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1871  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    farmer 
    Occupation 1871  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1871  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Methodist 
    Occupation 1877  Kingsville, Essex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    manufacturer 
    Occupation 1885  Mersea Township, Essex Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    farmer 
    Occupation 1891  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Cooper 
    Residence 1891  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Evangelical 
    Occupation 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Collector 
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Methodist 
    Eby ID Number 00030-2335 
    Died 3 Dec 1915  Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Person ID I814  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Barnabas Devitt,   b. 25 Mar 1807, , New Jersey Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Jan 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Magdalena Shoemaker,   b. 20 Nov 1811, Frederick Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Nov 1907, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years) 
    Married 1 May 1831  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13, 14] 
    Family ID F1513  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Louisa Krause,   b. CALC 12 Aug 1849, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Sep 1877, Kingsville, Essex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 28 years) 
    Married 22 Sep 1868  Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Children 
     1. Albert B. Devitt,   b. 1869, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Mary Louisa Briscilla Devitt,   b. 2 Sep 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1917  (Age 45 years)
     3. Amelia Florence Devitt,   b. 5 Jun 1875, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Mar 1918, Albany, Albany, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 42 years)
     4. Laura Alberta Devitt,   b. 2 Sep 1877, Kingsville, Essex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F284  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Theresa Weigel,   b. 11 Sep 1848, Gosfield South Township, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Sep 1933, Kingsville, Essex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 25 Mar 1879  Raleigh Township, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [15] 
    Children 
     1. Mabel Devitt
     2. Humane Devitt
     3. Jacob Devitt,   b. 1880, Kingsville, Essex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. David Blake Devitt,   b. Jun 1881, Kingsville, Essex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jan 1882, Kingsville, Essex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 0 years)
     5. Harvey Romana Devitt,   b. 11 May 1885, Mersea Township, Essex Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Anson Clarence Devitt,   b. 11 Apr 1889, Mersea Township, Essex Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F285  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • David Devitt, "was born August 12th, 1839. He was married to Louisa Krauser with whom he had three children, Albert, Mary, and Florence. After the decease of his first wife he was married to Theresa Weigel with whom he had three children, Mabel, Jacob, and Humane. His second wife died some time ago. At present he resides in Berlin and is engaged as a travelling agent for different wholesale manufacturing companies."

      Eby, Ezra E. (1895). 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: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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      WELL KNOWN BERLIN CITIZEN DIED IN BUFFALO

      The news was received in the city Friday morning of the death of a well- known Berlin citizen, David Devitt. which took place in Buffalo Thursday night. The deceased has been in poor health for some months and while visiting his daughter, Mrs. Riehl, in Buffalo, took seriously ill two months ago. The late Mr. Devitt was born on August 12th, 1839, and was in his 76th year. He has lived in Waterloo County the greater portion of his life. He was twice married and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Riehl, Buffalo, and Miss Florence Devitt, of the Victoria School staff. Mr. Menno Devitt, of Waterloo, is a brother of the deceased. The remains arrived at Berlin station on Sunday afternoon where a brief funeral service was held, Interment took place in the Mount Hope cemetery.

      The Chronicle Telegraph, 9 Dec 1915, p. 3

  • Sources 
    1. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 8 Oct 1868.
      Married 22 Sep 1868 In Niagara City, N.Y. by Rev. W.W. Walsh, David Devitt was married to Louisa Kranse, both of Waterloo.

    2. [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..., 529.

    3. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 4 Pg 18.

    4. [S192] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - Mount Hope CC#4500 Internet Link.
      David Devitt/ 1839-1915/ Louisa/ Krause/ his wife/ 1848-1878/ Devitt

    5. [S193] Census - ON, Essex - 1881, Kingsville, Essex, Ontario Film 1375916 Sub-district G Page Number 6.
      David DEVETT M Male German 41 O. Merchant C. Methodist
      Theresa DEVETT M Female German 32 O. C. Methodist
      Albert B. DEVETT Male German 11 O. C. Methodist
      Mary L. DEVETT Female German 9 O. C. Methodist
      Amelia F. DEVETT Female German 6 O. C. Methodist
      Jacob E. A. DEVETT Male German 1 O. C. Methodist
      Jennie SANDERSON Female German 11 O. C. Methodist
      Wilber SANDERSON Male German 7 O. C. Methodist

    6. [S9] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Canada Museum und Allgemeine Zeitung (1835-1840), 24 Aug 1839:33.
      short time ago The family of Barnabas Dewitt was blessed with a son.

    7. [S144] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1871, Div. 2, Pg. 43.

    8. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 28 Pg. 4.

    9. [S1943] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1861, Div. 10 Page 78.

    10. [S1573] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1891, Section 3 Page 29.

    11. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Laura Alberta Devitt Born: 2 Sep 1877 County: Essex Father: David Devitt Mother: Louisa Krause

    12. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Anson Clarence Devitt Born: 11 Apr 1889 County: Essex, Mersea Father: David Devitt Mother: Theresa Wigle

    13. [S10] Book - Vol II 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..., 452.

    14. [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..., 528.

    15. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      David Devitt Born: Canada Age: 39 Father: Barnabas Devitt Mother: Magdalen Devitt Estimated aged 39 Spouse: Theresa Sandison Age: 30 born: Canada Father: Jacob Wigle Mother: Jane Wigle married 25 Mar 1879 Raleigh, Kent

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 12 Aug 1839 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 22 Sep 1868 - Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - farmer - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - manufacturer - 1877 - Kingsville, Essex, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - farmer - 1885 - Mersea Township, Essex Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Cooper - 1891 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Evangelical - 1891 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Collector - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 3 Dec 1915 - Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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