Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.
John L. Ziegler

John L. Ziegler[1, 2]

Male 1865 - 1936  (70 years)

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  • Name John L. Ziegler 
    Born 11 Oct 1865  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194293887 
    Residence 1871  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Mennonist 
    Occupation 1881  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1891  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Moulder 
    Residence 1891  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1901  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Moulder 
    Occupation 1901  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    moulder 
    Eby ID Number 00139-8415 
    Died 19 Jul 1936  Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Buried Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I9478  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Aaron Ziegler,   b. 16 Dec 1829, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Jan 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years) 
    Mother Esther Lichty,   b. 29 May 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Sep 1922, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 20 Jan 1863  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 9
    Family ID F2747  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Christina Gimmer,   b. 7 Oct 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 May 1907, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 39 years) 
    Married 12 Feb 1890  Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 10
    Children 
     1. Ella Ziegler,   b. 1890, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Ella Wilhelmine Ziegler,   b. 28 Jul 1890, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Oct 1918, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 28 years)
     3. Osman Zeigler,   b. 10 Nov 1890, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Ida Caroline Ziegler,   b. 10 May 1892, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Otto Louis Ziegler,   b. CALC 30 Aug 1894, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Apr 1896  (Age ~ 1 years)
     6. Goman F. Ziegler,   b. 10 Nov 1896, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. Clara S. Ziegler,   b. 28 Mar 1898, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F2752  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    John L. Zielger
    John L. Zielger
    From: Ziegler Family and Descendants Pennsylvnia to Waterloo and Beyond by Lynn and Paul Becker

  • Notes 
    • John L. Ziegler, "was born October 11th, 1865. He is married to Christina Gimmer. They reside in the town of Waterloo where he is engaged as a moulder in the foundry. Their family consists of two children".

      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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      Widely Known Resident Passes Away was prominient in musical circles for many years

      prominent in musical circles in the city, John L. Ziegler died at his residence, 48 Delhi Street, in his seventy-first year, on Sunday, following a short illness. Mr. Ziegler had not been well since last spring, when he was seriously ill with a heart condition. Mr. Ziegler was born in Waterloo township, near Waterloo. He came to Guelph about thirty-four years ago and had lived here since that time. From the time he came to Guelph until it united with Chalmers Church, he was a member of the choir of Trinity Church. lie continued to sing in the choir of the United Church. Mr. Ziegler was a former member of the Guelph Musical Society Band, in which he played in up to eight years ago.

      Guelph Mercury 21 Jul 1936

  • 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..., 881.

    2. [S199] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - St. James Lutheran Elmira CC#2800 Internet Link.
      Otto Louis/ Son Of/ John & Christina/ Ziegler/ Died Apr. 26, 1896/ Aged 1 Year/ 7 M's & 27 D./ Vision Of Beauty Fair As Brief/ Only Thy Joy Can Calm Our Grief.

    3. [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..., 697.

    4. [S135] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1901, Waterloo (Town/Ville) D-2 Page 8.

    5. [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div. 2 Page 24.

    6. [S144] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1871, Div. 2 Page 15.

    7. [S1573] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1891, Section 3 Page 5.

    8. [S1333] News - ON, Wellington, Guelph - Guelph Mercury, "obituary of John L. Ziegler," 21 Jul 1936.

    9. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Aaron Ziegler Birth Place: Waterloo RESIDENCE: Woolwich Township Age: 33 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1830 Father Name: Jacob Mother Name: Sarah Spouse Name: Ester Lichte Spouse's Age: 23 Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1840 Spouse Birth Place: Waterloo Spouse Residence: Waterloo Spouse Father Name: John Lichte Spouse Mother Name: Barbara Lichte Marriage Date: 20 Jan 1863 Marriage County: Waterloo

    10. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Christina Gimmer Born: Wellesley Township Age: 23 Father: Peter Gimmer Mother: Christina Gimmer Born: abt 1867 Spouse: John Ziegler Age: 24 born: Elmira Father: Aarron Ziegler Mother: Esther Ne Lichty Ziegler married 12 Feb 1890

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 11 Oct 1865 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonist - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 12 Feb 1890 - Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Moulder - 1891 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1891 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Moulder - 1901 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - moulder - 1901 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 19 Jul 1936 - Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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