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

Adam S. Daum[1]

Male 1845 - 1929  (83 years)


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  • Name Adam S. Daum 
    Born 20 Nov 1845  , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Gender Male 
    Immigration 1862  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Immigration 1862  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Naturalization 1870  [2
    Occupation 1871  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Farm Labourer 
    Residence 1871  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1881  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Farm Labourer 
    Occupation 1901  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Laborer 
    Occupation 1911  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Laborer, Mason Brick 
    Residence 1911  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-96938 
    Died 19 Feb 1929  Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Buried Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I96938  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Jun 2024 

    Father Hieronymus Daum,   b. 1814, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Dec 1889, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Anna Eva Catherine Schaefer,   b. Abt 1805, of, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F3660  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elisabeth Stroh,   b. 10 Feb 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Mar 1905  (Age 54 years) 
    Children 
     1. Catherine Daum,   b. Mar 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Edward S. Daum,   b. 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Henry Daum,   b. 5 Nov 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Maria Ann "Mary" Daum,   b. 24 Jun 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1984  (Age 103 years)
     5. Adam Daum,   b. 28 Mar 1883,   d. 6 Sep 1885  (Age 2 years)
     6. Ida Edith Dorothea Daum,   b. 8 Sep 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jul 1976, Marne, Ottawa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years)
     7. Emanuel John Daum,   b. 2 Mar 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. George Daum,   b. 30 Aug 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     9. Albert John Daum,   b. 2 Sep 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Oct 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years)
    Last Modified 26 Jun 2024 
    Family ID F24986  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Pioneer of This District Is Dead

      Late Adam Daum Passes at Tavistock; Funeral Will Be held on Friday Here

      After an illness of several months' duration Adam Daum a former well-known resident of the Elmira district passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Schlitt, Tavistock, Tuesday morning. Although he had been ill for some time death came unexpectedly.

      The late Mr. Daum, who was 83 years of age, was born in Hesse, Darmstedt, Germany and came to Canada when 16 years of age. For many years he farmed near Elmira and about 20 years ago came to town. He married Elizabeth Stroh, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Yost Stroh of the Balsam Grove section who predeceased him about 24 years ago.

      He is survived by five sons and three daughters; Edward S., Emanuel and George of Elmira; Henry, Quill Lake, Sask.; Albert, Kitchener; Mrs. George Lang, Quill Lake, Sask.; Mrs. Henry Schlitt, Tavistock Mrs. George Weaver, Marne, Mich.

      The funeral will take place Friday. Following a short service at Tavistock the remains will be removed to St. James's Lutheran Church, Elmira where, following service at 2 p.m., interment will be made in St. James's Cemetery.

      Elmira Signet 21 Feb 1929

  • Sources 
    1. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 14 Sep 1893.
      02 Sep 1893 The wife of Adam Daum, in Woolwich, a son.

    2. [S161] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1901, Elmira (Village) B. Page 18.

    3. [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div. 1 Page 16.

    4. [S176] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1911, Div. 48 Pg. 2.

    5. [S144] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 49.

    6. [S77] News - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Signet (1893-1982), Obituary of Adam Daum - 21 Feb 1929.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1862 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1862 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farm Labourer - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farm Labourer - 1881 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer - 1901 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer, Mason Brick - 1911 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 19 Feb 1929 - Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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