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

Benjamin Spahr[1]

Male 1850 - 1924  (74 years)


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  • Name Benjamin Spahr 
    Born 15 Jun 1850  South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1896  Clifford, Howick Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gentleman 
    Occupation 1901  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Hotel Keeper 
    Building 1905  98 Peel St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Bank of Hamilton 
    • DESCRIPTION OF HISTORIC PLACE
      The Hamilton Bank Building is located at 98 Peel Street, on the west side and at the intersection of Peel, Wilmot, Huron and Seyler Streets in the Village of New Hamburg, now the Township of Wilmot. The two-storey brick and stone building was constructed in 1905.

      The property was designated, by the Township of Wilmot, in 1987, for its historic and architectural value and interest, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 87-59).

      HERITAGE VALUE
      The Hamilton Bank Building was constructed, in 1905, by Benjamin Spahr. It functioned as the New Hamburg branch of the Bank of Hamilton until 1913. The building was sold and used for many different purposes, including a jewellery store, a mortgage corporation and an insurance agency. While compact, the building has a remarkable presence on the street and has contributed to the economic activity and commerce in New Hamburg for over 100 years.

      The Hamilton Bank Building is a rare example of Beaux Arts architecture. The rarity of the building lies in the fact that the Beaux Arts style is typically reserved for large public buildings with an imposing presence, whereas the Hamilton Bank Building is quite small and compact. Characteristic of the Beaux Arts style, the building exhibits a flat roofline with a stone balustrade and stone piers at the corners, a stepped cornice with a dentil frieze and an elongated arch with a decorative stone moulding on the façade. Also of note are the semi-circular transom window, within the arch, and the recessed door and window with plain wooden mouldings on the façade.

      The interior of the Hamilton Bank Building is also impressive. The original bank floor plan has remained unchanged and all of the old bank fixtures, including the vault, doors and counters are intact. The patterned floor, interior woodwork and decorative plasterwork are also noteworthy.

      HistoricPlaces.ca - HistoricPlaces.ca . (2020). Retrieved 12 August 2020, from https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=11628
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    Eby ID Number Waterloo-85058 
    Died 4 Jul 1924  Clifford Village, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I85058  Generations
    Last Modified 10 Jul 2025 

    Father Benjamin Spahr,   b. CALC 15 Apr 1799, , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Nov 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 82 years) 
    Mother Elisabetha Schnarr,   b. CALC 1 Nov 1817, of, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Nov 1871  (Age ~ 53 years) 
    Family ID F41572  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Father Benjamin Spahr,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Elizabeth,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F288648  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Caroline "Carrie" Koenig,   b. 9 Apr 1869, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Mar 1950, Clifford Village, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 3 Oct 1896  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Last Modified 10 Jul 2025 
    Family ID F22258  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012609-96.
      Benjamin Spahr, 46, occ. Gentleman, b. South Easthope, res. Clifford, son of Ben and Elizabeth married Caroline Koenig, 28, b. Ayslar (?), res. Ayslar, daughter of Hewey and Elizabeth, Witn Hartman and Susanna Spahr Both of Hamburg, 3 October 1896 In New Hamburg.

    2. [S307] Census - ON, Waterloo, New Hamburg - 1901, New Hamburg (Village) E-2 Page 5.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 15 Jun 1850 - South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 3 Oct 1896 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Hotel Keeper - 1901 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 4 Jul 1924 - Clifford Village, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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