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Jacob B. Oswald

Jacob B. Oswald[1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Male 1837 - 1939  (101 years)

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  • Name Jacob B. Oswald 
    Born 1 Oct 1837  Wilgartswiesen, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15] 
    Gender Male 
    Immigration 1848  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Immigration 1848  , Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Immigration 1850  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Residence 1851  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Lutheran 
    Business 1859  Wallenstein, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    blacksmith shop 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144342153 
    Occupation 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1881  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1881  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Mennonite 
    Possessions 1 Dec 1900  46 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Grantee 
    Retired 1901  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Occupation 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Income 
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1915  15 Ahrens St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Naturalization 1917  , Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Occupation 1921  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Laborer, Odd Jobs 
    Residence 1921  46 Ahrens St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Residence 1921  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-99347 
    Died 10 Jan 1939  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [14, 15] 
    Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [14, 15] 
    Person ID I99347  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Johann Jacob "Jacob" Oswald,   b. 8 Dec 1803, Wilgartswiesen, Rhein-Baiern, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Catherine Bachman,   b. 1803, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1891  (Age < 87 years) 
    Family ID F29438  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catharine "Catherine" Stroh,   b. 20 Oct 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Sep 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 28 Jun 1859  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 16, 17] 
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Oswald,   b. 16 Jan 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jun 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years)
     2. William Oswald,   b. 22 Dec 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Feb 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years)
     3. Henry Oswald,   b. 21 Feb 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Apr 1941, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     4. Albert S. Oswald,   b. 8 Apr 1869, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jun 1956, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years)
     5. Matilda Oswald,   b. 13 May 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1957  (Age 87 years)
     6. Lavina Oswald,   b. 30 Mar 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Nov 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 53 years)
     7. Catherine "Kate" Oswald,   b. 28 May 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years)
     8. Clara Oswald,   b. 26 Nov 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Apr 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years)
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F17813  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • "Grand Old Man" Of Twin City Dies In 102nd Year

      One of the oldest residents in Western Ontario, Jacob Oswald passed away at his home on Ahrens St., Kitchener, early Tuesday morning, in his 102nd year.

      Born in Bavaria, Mr. Oswald came to Canada when he was a boy. From 1859 to 1900 he operated a blacksmith shop and hotel at Wallenstein.

      The beloved centurion's philosophy on life was famous throughout the Twin City and district. "It serves no good to worry over a situation that is not of one's own making," he had often stated.

      Mr. Oswald had been in excellent health until a week ago, when he became suddenly ill, and sank rapidly. It was only three months ago that countless friends and neighbors gathered to honor him on his 101st birthday. Gifts included a huge birthday cake bearing 101 candles, a towering basket of 101 roses and 101 bottles of beer from a neighbor.

      Surviving are four daughters. Clara, at home, Mrs. H. Grosz of Waterloo, Mrs. Carl. Klinck and Mrs. R. E. Ritz, both of Kitchener: three sons, William and Henry of Kitchener, and Albert of Detroit.

      Funeral services were held from the residence on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church at 2.30 o'clock. Interment was made in Mount Hope cemetery, Rev. J. Schmieder officiating.

      The Waterloo Chronicle Jan 13 1939 pg 1

      ________________

      WALLENSTEIN

      FORMER RESIDENT CELEBRATES HIS 95th BIRTHDAY

      Jacob B. Oswald, Prominent Resident Here for 40 Years-First Postmaster.

      On Feb. 24, 1876, Mr. Jacob B. Oswald, Wallenstein's nonagenarian, who recently celebrated his 95th birthday anniversary at his home in Kitchener, paid his first official visit, as trustee, to Bricker's School here. Mr. Oswald was an esteemed resident of Wallenstein for over forty years, being its first postmaster, tavern keeper and blacksmith and later farming nearby for nearly thirty years.

      Waterloo Chronicle, 6 Oct 1932, p. 4

      ______________________

      Waterloo County Pioneer Jacob Oswald 100 Years Old

      Arriving in New York in 1818, He Came to Berlin and Later Resided at Conestogo, Hawkesville and Wallenstein.-He Conducted Blacksmithing and Tavern Business Until His Retirement 38 Years Ago.--Continues in Good Health and Enjoys Gardening.

      Jacob B. Oswald today (Friday) October 1st, is quietly observing his 160th anniversary of his birth at his home 46 Ahrens street west, Kitchener. Keen of interest and in excellent health. with only three days of iliness in his lifetime this pioneer of Wallenstein continues to take a lively interest in the events of each passing day. He is receiving the congratulations and best wishes on attaining the 100th milestone of his life. On Sunday, Oct. 3. a dinner is being arranged in his honor with descendants of the family as guests.

      Mr. Oswald's hobby is gardening and despite his advanced years he is able to assist in the cultivation of the flowers and plants. Asked the secret of longevity. Mr Oswald smilingly remarked hard work".

      Until his hearing failed somewhat. Mr Oswald attended St Matthew's Lutheran Church of which he is able hear the Sunday morning radio
      broadcasts.

      A native of Germany. Mr. Oswald came to Canada when eleven years of age arriving in New York he came to Hamilton and later to Berlin now Kitchener. At a short stay he then moved to Conestogo. Here he resided for many years... he learned ... a trade under .. at Hawkesville on .... apprenticeship .... blacksmithing and ....Wallenstein. In ... business and ... Kitchener and where he has resided.

      .... 21 years. Mr. .... Catherine Stroh of .... was blessed with ... Miss Clara .... with her father... Mr.... Water St.. .. Klinck. Church St. Henry and William all of Kitchener. Mrs. H. .. Mr. H. ...., Mr. Oswald is the only surviving member of a family of three, a brother Michael and a sister Mrs. Eva Dreisinger presdeceasing him.

      100 Roses and Birthday Cake

      Saturday, October 1st, friends and relatives visited Mr. Oswald Oswald and showered him with heartiest congradulations and good wishes which he knowledge with a smile. He posed for a pictures taken of himself the lawn at his home along with beautiful bouquet of American beauty roses, one for each year of his life and a huge birthday cake, throngs of neighbors including his gentle? friend George Debus 25 years his junior

      Mr. Oswald, whose motto has been hard work and little worry continues ... and may be seen during the work about his lawn, raking leaves and other light work which he enjoys is an ardent radio enthusiast and tunes in during the day on the all the best radio features. Acknowledging the good wishes of friends on the day on his 100th birthday with a smile this genial and popular centenarian still active and keen of mind looks forward to celebrating more happy birthdays surrounded by his child. grandchildren and friends

      Mr. Oswald was serenaded by the Kitchener Musical Society Band and by the Scots Fusiliers Band, and presented with an illuminated address at his home on Thursday evening.

      Messages of congratulations were received from King George VI, .... Lord Tweedsmuir, from Prime Ministers W. L. N. King and Mitchell F. Hepburn,Hon. W. D. and from Mayor Smith of Kitchener.

      Special Church Service


      The one hundred white roses presented to Mr. Oswald by his grandchildren presented on the altar of St. ... Lutheran Church at Kitchener ....


      Waterloo Chronicle, 5 Oct 1937, p. 1 & 12

      ___________

      Jacob Oswald Passes 101st Milestone.

      Looks Even Better Than He Did A Year Ago.

      DOESN'T SHOW WRINKLE

      KITCHENER. - In excellent health and "without a wrinkle", Jacob Oswald celebrated his 101st birthday at his home, Ahrens street, recently. The happy centre of attraction as countless neighbours and friends bearing many and varied gifts flocked in, the centurian looked even better than he did last year.

      A joyous twinkle appeared in his eye as a monster birthday cake bearing 101 candles and a towering basket of 101 roses were brought into the house. He also welcomed warmly a birthday gift consisting of 101 bottles of beer from W. P. Renaud, a neighbour and manager of the Blue Top Brewing Company.

      Unquestionably partly responsible for his longevity, Mr. Oswald has lived by the moral "never do anything that might inspire concern later on". In his opinion, there are two types of worry, one of which is brought upon a person by something that person himself has done, and having committed the deed that inspires the worry, he deserves to suffer.

      In answer to the other type of worry, that brought on by what someone else has done, Mr. Oswald contends "it serves no good purpose to worry over a situation that is not of one's own making".

      Born in Bavaria, Mr. Oswald came to Canada when but a boy. From 1859 to 1900, he operated a blacksmith shop and hotel at Wallenstein.

      Waterloo Chronicle, 7 Oct 1938, p. 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S6] Church Records - ON, Waterloo - Bindeman, F. W. - Card Index Kitchener Public Library.
      Elisabeth Oswald d/o Jacob Oswald & Catharine Stroh b. 16 Jan 1861, bapt. 8 jun 1862 sponsors: John Stroh and wife Elisabeth

    2. [S2403] News - Unidentified Newspaper Obituary, Obituary of John Stroh.

    3. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012250-83.
      Charles L. Klinck, 26, occ. Carpenter, b. Woolwich, res. Same, son of Adam Klinck and Rosina Lackner, married Elisa Oswald, 22, b. Wellesley, res. Same, daughter of Jacob Oswald and Catherine Stroh, Witnessed by Daniel Klinck of Woolwich and William Oswald of Wellesley, 4 Dec 1883 at Wellesley Twp

    4. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012747-96.
      Herman Gross, 24, occ. Laundryman, b. Floradale, res. Waterloo, son of Adam Gross and Maggie Heimbecker married Mathilda Oswald, 25, b. Woolwich Twp, res. Waterloo, daughter of Jac. B. Oswald and Katy Stroh, Witn Albert Oswald and Mary Gross of Woolwich Twp, 5 March 1896 In Woolwich Twp.

    5. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 015721-99.
      Albert Oswald, 32, occ. Blacksmith, b. Hawkesville, res. Elmira, son of Jacob Oswald and Catharine Stroh married Louise Dorothea Peppler, 29, b. Waterloo, res. Waterloo, daughter of Geo Peppler and Dora Trapp, Witness(es): Giltz Ludwig of Berlin and Edith Peppler of Waterloo, 11 July 1899 in Waterloo.

    6. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Catherine Stroh Born: Waterloo Res: Waterloo Age: 20 Father: John Mother: Elisabeth Stumpf Born: 1839 Spouse: Jacob Oswald Age: 21 born: Germany Res: Woolwich Township Born: 1838 Father: Jacob Mother: Cath Buchman married 28 Jun 1859 county: Waterloo

    7. [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Division 2 Page 31.

    8. [S137] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1901, Berlin (Town/Ville) A-4 Page 6.

    9. [S141] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1851, Div. 3, Pg. 13.

    10. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div 35 Page 9.

    11. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 38 Page 1.

    12. [S269] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1871, p 43.

    13. [S2264] Census - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - 1921, Sub Dist. 25 Page 4.

    14. [S166] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Mount Hope CC#4508 Internet Link .
      East: Jacob B. Oswald/ born Oct. 1, 1837 - died Jan. 10, 1939/ aged 101 yrs. 3 mo. 9 d./ Catherina Stroh/ beloved wife of/ Jacob B. Oswald/ born Oct. 20, 1838 - died Sep. 2, 1915/ aged 76 yrs. 10 mo. 12 d./ At rest/ Oswald/
      (A) Clara (B) Lavina (C) Mother (D) Father
      West: Lavina Oswald/ born 1872 - died 1925/ Clara Oswald/ born 1877 - died 1966/

    15. [S3231] Find A Grave, Cemetery, M., America, N., Municipality, W., & Cemetery, M. (1837). Jacob B. Oswald (1837-1939) - Find A Grave... Retrieved 8 September 2020, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144342153/jacob-b.-oswald.

    16. [S14] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berlin Chronicle (1856-1860), 12 July 1859.
      28 June 1859 By the Rev. F. W. Bindemann, at Berlin on the 28th of June, Jacob Oswald, of Woolwich, to Catherine Stroh, of Waterloo.

    17. [S6] Church Records - ON, Waterloo - Bindeman, F. W. - Card Index Kitchener Public Library.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1 Oct 1837 - Wilgartswiesen, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1848 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1848 - , Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1850 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1851 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBusiness - blacksmith shop - 1859 - Wallenstein, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 28 Jun 1859 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1881 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsPossessions - Grantee - 1 Dec 1900 - 46 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsRetired - 1901 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Income - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNaturalization - 1917 - , Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer, Odd Jobs - 1921 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1921 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 10 Jan 1939 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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