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

Rev. William S. Henrich[1]

Male 1870 - 1935  (65 years)


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  • Name William S. Henrich 
    Prefix Rev. 
    Born 18 Sep 1870  Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    Interesting religion 
    Occupation 1891  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Tinsmith 
    Residence 1891  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1927  Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Eby ID Number 00027-2024.1 
    Died 25 Oct 1935  Dashwood, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario 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 I16752  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father Christian A. Henrich,   b. 1848, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1935  (Age 87 years) 
    Mother Catherine Schneuker,   b. 1851, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Aug 1927, Swift Current, , Saskatchewan, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 4 Jan 1870  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F236154  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Cress,   b. 12 Nov 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Dec 1941, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Married 24 Oct 1893  St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Children 
     1. Walter Noah Heinrich,   b. 1894,   d. 1977  (Age 83 years)
     2. Hilda Lillian Henrich,   b. 27 Mar 1899, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1960  (Age 60 years)
     3. Florence Mae Henrich,   b. 28 Oct 1904, Clifford, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Apr 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F4420  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Prominent Minister Dies at Dashwood
      Rev. Wm. Henrich, Evangelical Pastor, Passes After Long Illness.


      A wide circle of friends and relatives in Waterloo and district learned with sincere regret of the passing of Rev. William S. Henrich, which occurred at the Evangelical parsonage at Dashwood on Friday, October 25th. He had not been in the best of health for a year and suffered a stroke a week before his death.

      Rev. Mr. Henrich was born in St. Jacobs in 1869, where he spent his boyhood days and received his early education. Later he moved to Clifford where he entered business, remaining there for a number of years until he entered the ministry. Among his appointments were lengthy stays at Golden Lake, North Easthope, South Easthope, Roseville and Dashwood. Evidence to his faithful service and popularity among his congregations is seen in his long appointments, serving seven years charges.

      The late Rev. Mr. Henrich was intensely interested in music, and leaves behind him lasting memorials in organized bands at North Easthope and at Dashwood. Both bands, with large memberships, are flourishing, the one at Dashwood comprising thirty pieces, organized during his short pastorate of only one and a half years.

      There survive his passing, widow, nee Mary Cress of St. Jacobs, three sons, Walter of Toronto, Carl of Kitchener, and Norman of Cobalt; two daughter, Hilda (Mrs. H. Riepert) of Toronto, and Florence (Mrs. Edward Miller) of Sanria, also five sisters, Mrs. C. W. Sinder, Waterloo, Mrs. C. Wallace Glaister, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Mrs. Ford, S. Kumpf, Waterloo, and Mrs. C. G. Carmichael, Toronto. Two brothers predeceased him.

      A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral of the late Rev. William S. Henrich which took place Monday from his late residence at Dashwood, where he was serving his second year as pastor of the Evangelical Church. Impressive and simple services were held at the home and church in the morning, following which the remains were brought to Waterloo Mount Hope cemetery. Here another service was held at three o'clock and was largely attended by friends from Kitchener, Waterloo and district, where deceased was widely and favorably known.

      Rev. J. P. Hauch of Stratford had charge of the services. At Waterloo he was assisted by the District Superintendents, Rev. E. H. Bean, Listowel, Rev. H. A. Kellerman, Waterloo, and Rev. Albert Clemens, Hamilton. Favorite hymns of the deceased were sung, and the Dashwood church band played several selections most effectively.

      At the church service Rev. Mr. Hauch and others paid high tribute to the splendid Christian character of deceased and his long years of faithful service to the church. Beautifal floral tributes were sent by friends and various church organizations The late Rev. Mr. Henrich had been in indifferent health for the. past year, and a week before his passing suffered a stroke.

      Waterloo Chronicle 31 Oct 1935 pg 1 & 5

  • 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..., 470.

    2. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Mary Cress Born: St Jacobs Ont Age: 21 Father: Levi Cress Mother: Mary Ann Geib Born: abt 1872 Spouse: William Henrich Age: 23 born: Plattsville Ont Father: Christian Henrich Mother: Catherine Schneuker married 24 Oct 1893 married: Waterloo, St. Jacobs

    3. [S1821] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1891, Section 3 Page 31.

    4. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116403537.

    5. [S2555] News - ON, Waterloo, New Hamburg - New Hamburg Independent (1917 -, Obituary of Catherine Schneuker - Henrich - Aug 5 1927 pg 5.

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 18 Sep 1870 - Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Tinsmith - 1891 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1891 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 24 Oct 1893 - St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1927 - Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 25 Oct 1935 - Dashwood, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario 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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