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Ludwig "Louis" Schmermund[1]

Male 1857 - 1927  (69 years)


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  • Name Ludwig "Louis" Schmermund 
    Born 8 Feb 1857  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] 
    Gender Male 
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    Name Louis Schmermund 
    Residence 1861  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Lutheran 
    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] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1901  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1911  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1911  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1921  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Farmer, Farm 
    Residence 1921  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-55717 
    Died 7 Jan 1927  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I55717  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father John S. Schmermund,   b. 1 Dec 1823, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Mar 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Anna Mary Eisenbach,   b. 1835, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 14 Nov 1852  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Family ID F30222  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Caroline Weber,   b. 6 Aug 1854, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Feb 1925  (Age 70 years) 
    Children 
     1. Schmermund
     2. Philipio Schmermund,   b. 9 Sep 1880, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Phillipena Schermund,   b. 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Dec 1941, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years)
     4. Norman Schmermund,   b. 18 Jul 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jul 1956, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     5. Alberta Schmermund,   b. 29 Sep 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Dec 1973, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years)
     6. Alena Schmermund,   b. 12 Oct 1890, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. Alma Katherine Schmermund,   b. 12 Oct 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Oct 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years)
     8. Allan John Schmermund,   b. 23 Dec 1892, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Feb 1954  (Age 61 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F14420  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Children 
     1. Norman Schmermund,   b. 18 Jul 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jul 1956, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     2. Alberta Schmermund,   b. 29 Sep 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Dec 1973, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F265837  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Mr. L.Schmermund Yields to Death

      Had Only Been Ill Short Time and End Came Unexpectedly; Funeral Sunday

      Louis Schmermund, aged 69 years d 11 months, passed away suddenly at 5 o'clock on morning. January 7th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Reinhardt, near Floradale. Although he had not been in good health since the middle of November, his death was totally unexpected, and came as a great shock to his family and friends.

      The late Mr. Schmermund was born in Woolwich Township in1857 and spent his whole life in this community.

      He was married in 1881 to Caroline Weber. After the death of his wife about two years ago, he left the farm, and resided in Floradale for a time. Latterly. he made his home with his eldest daughter, Mrs. William Reinhardt.

      He is survived by his 5 children, Philipine (Mrs. William Reinhardt), Dear Floradale; Norman. of Spruce Grove. Alberta; Mrs. Jacob Geiger Alberta), near Listowel; Alra Mrs. Henry Eisenbach), of Elmira: and Allen Schmermund, of Elmira. He is also survived by one brother, John Schmermund, of Elmira, one sister, Mrs. John Wilken, of Listowel, and 13 grandchildren.

      The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, and was largely attended. A short service was conducted at the home of Mrs. Reinhardt at 130 pm afterwards service were conducted in St. James's Lutheran Church.

      The pallbearers were Jacob Aberle, Charles Herman, Jacob Feles?, Patrick Campbell Henry Eix and Justus Schaefer,

  • Sources 
    1. [S2403] News - Unidentified Newspaper Obituary, Obituary of Norman Schmermund.

    2. [S148] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1901, Woolwich F-4 Page 11.

    3. [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div. 3 Page 35.

    4. [S348] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1911, Div. 15 page 12.

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

    6. [S915] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1861, Dist. 9 Page 93.

    7. [S2121] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1921, Sub Dist. 15 Page 11.

    8. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852, Rev. Fr. Wilh. Wunderlich, Rev. return 232.
      John Schmermund married Anna Eisenbach 14 Nov 1852, wit: George Kohn & Philip Ozwald

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 8 Feb 1857 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1861 - 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 - Farmer - 1881 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1901 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1911 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer, Farm - 1921 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1921 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 7 Jan 1927 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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