Mary Spencer

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• Name: Mary Holwell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104085

Mary — Thomas Holwell. Thomas was born Abt 1805, of, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179118593
• House of Industry and Refuge: House of Industry and Refuge Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; chairman of the finance and house of industry committee
• Name: Fred Holwell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214731P
• Marriage Contract: Oct 1870, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Station Agent
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Business: 1877, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Operator - Reindeer Hotel
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel and Farmer
• Elected Office: 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve/Mayor
• Elected Office: 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

FRED. HOLWELL, the subject of this sketch, was born in Brantford in 1845, and settled in the Township of Wilmot in 1870. He was appointed township auditor in 1878, which office he held until 1883, when he was elected reeve six consecutive years and warden of the County of Waterloo in 1888. He resigned his office as reeve near the close of the year and was appointed township clerk, and in 1900 was appointed treasurer, both of which offices he still retains. He is also secretary and treasurer of the Wilmot Agricultural Society, which office he has held for the last twenty years. Mr. Holwell was the unsuccessful conservative candidate for the local Legislature in 1886. During his term in the county council he took an active interest as chairman of the finance and house of industry committee. In addition to his municipal office, Mr. Holwell is a conveyancer, etc., and postmaster at the village of Baden.

100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906 Published by Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper in Waterloo, Ontario 1906

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Description: Frederick Holwell Passed Away
Close of Useful and Active Life

The passing away of Mr. Frederick Holwell at his home in Baden last Thursday afternoon, caused a deep feeling of regret among a very large circle of friends. His condition had been low for some days and his death came peacefully. The late Mr. Holwell was one of the most prominent men of the village and community, and took deep interest in public affairs. His kindly manners won him a large circle of friends and his unusual ability and integrity commanded the respect of all. The late Mr. Holwell was born in the city of Brantford on March 4th, 1845, thus reaching the age of 71 years, 9 months and 29 days. In his early days he came to Petersburg, where he was operator and later conducted the hostelry. He was elected reeve of Wilmot in 1883 and was successively re-elected until 1888, when he resigned to accept the clerkship of the Township. At this time he removed to Baden, since when he had been one of the foremost public spirited men of the village. After holding the clerkship for twenty-seven years, he relinquished this position as well as the treasurership, which he held for a number of years, last December on account of his failing health. He was also for many years secretary-treasurer of the Wilmot Agricultural Society. In politics he was a staunch Conservative and contested this riding in the election of 1886 against the late Isaac Master. He was appointed Postmaster of Baden twenty-six years ago, and in this capacity was an obliging public servant and held the position up to the time of his demise. The late Mr. Holwell was a member of the A. F. & A. M., being a past District Deputy Grand Master. He was also a member of the K.O.T.M. and a Presbyterian in religion. He was married to Miss Barbara Ernst, daughter of the late Peter Ernst, of Petersburg, and leaves his sorrowing widow, four sons and four daughters to mourn the loss of an indulgent and loving husband and father. The children are, Fred and Harry, of Toronto, William, of Brampton, Walter, Mrs. G. S. Fowler, Mrs. John P. Livingston, and Misses Elizabeth and Alfreda, of Baden. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from his late home to the Baden Cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Lynn, of Kitchener. The deceased was buried with Masonic honors, over one hundred members from the lodges of the surrounding towns attending. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad loss.

Frederick married Barbara Ernst 3 Nov 1870, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Johann "John" Ernst and Juliana "Julia" Zöger) was born 4 Sep 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1918, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elisabeth Cairncross
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86705
• Residence: 1881, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

Elisabeth married Edmund Alphemy Cairncross 11 Jun 1878, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. Edmund (son of Rev. James Cairncross and Hannah Hedley McKay) was born 22 Nov 1836, Birsay, , Orkney Islands, Scotland; died 26 Jan 1907, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clara Julia Fowler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77418P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Clara — George S. Fowler. George was born 16 May 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1925, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth M. Holwell
• Name: Lizzie Holwell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214734
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Miss Mary E. Holwell

Baden, July 15 - Miss Mary Elizabeth Holwell, 68, died early today at heer home here. Death resulted from a stroke suffered five months ago. Miss Holwell was Baden postmistress for a number of years. Born in Petersburg on July 24, 1872, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Holwell. She attended the Presbyterian church.
Surviving are three brothers, William of Stratford, Harry of Toronto and Walter of Baden, two sisters, Mrs. George Fowler and Miss Alfretta Holwell, both of Baden.
Private funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon at the residence at 2: 30 p.m. with internment in Fairmount cemetery. Capt. the Rev. Finlay G. Stewart, chaplain at No. 10 Basic Training Centre, Kitchener, will officiate.

Kitchener Daily Record, July 16, 1941

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120507
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1939, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1942, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; C. N. R. Agent

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120504
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Notes:

Baden - The sad news was received here on Thursday night, January 11th, of the death of Mr. Frederick Holwell at the Peel Memorial Hospital, Brampton, after a brief illness. Mr. Holwell was a resident of this village for many years, after which he moved to Brampton to take charge of the Royal Hotel. He was a member of the Baden Musical Society Band for many years. Mr. Holwell was a son of the late Frederick Holwell and was in his 59th year. In Brampton he was a member of the Ionic Lodge, A.F. and A.M. and Rhani Ghar Grotto. He was also a member of the Peel and Dufferin Regiment Band. His wife, one daughter, Mrs. Stewart Beatty, and one son, Russell, survive, besides three brothers and four sisters. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from his late residence. Internment was made in Brampton cemetery. Those attending the funeral from here were: Mrs. Geo. Fowler, Misses Alfie and Lizzie Holwell, Mrs. T. M. Nesbit and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holwell.

New Hamburg Independent, January 19, 1934

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Baden - Died at Brampton

Mrs. Geo. Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Nesbit, Misses Alfretta and M. E. Holwell and Miss Laura Louise Livingston attended the funeral of the late Fred Holwell, who passed away at Brampton. Mr. Holwell, before moving to Brampton, resided in Baden and was employed as moulder in the foundry. He is survived by his bereaved wife, one daughter, Grace, and one son, Russell; also four sisters, Mrs. J. P. Livingston, Mrs. Geo. Fowler, Misses Alfretta and M. E. Holwell, and two brothers, Walter and Harry. The many friends here extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved wife and family.

Waterloo Chronicle, January 18, 1934

Frederick — Bertha R.. Bertha was born 1889; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Laura Emma Margaret Livingston
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86286
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Mrs. J. P. Livingston Passes At Baden Was Prominent in Church and Social Work

The Village of Baden mourns the death of one of its most prominent and beloved citizens in the passing of Laura Holwell, beloved wife of Mr. John P. Livingston, president of the Dominion Linseed Oil Company. Mrs. Livingston had been ill for some time and her demise was not entirely unexpected. Mrs. Livingston was born in Baden, a daughter of the late Frederick Holwell, former postmaster and clerk of Wilmot Township, and the late Mrs. Holwell. She spent her whole life in Baden and was active in the work of the Livingston Presbyterian Church and other social goodwill activities, being President of the Ladies' Aid Society and an honorary member of the Women's Missionary Society. She was organist in the church for a number of years and up until a few years ago was a teacher in the Sunday School. She will be greatly missed in all these circles, as well as in the home. Besides her husband, she leaves in deep bereavement one daughter, Laura Louise, three sisters, Mrs. Clara Fowler, Misses Elizabeth and Alfreda Holwell, of Baden, and three brothers, William, of Stratford, Harry, of Toronto, and Walter, of Baden. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon with service in the Livingston Presbyterian Church with relatives and friends present from far and near, who assembled in large numbers to pay their last tribute of respect to one who was honored and beloved in life. The remains were laid to rest in Fairmount Cemetery, Baden. Rev. Finlay Stewart, pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kitchener, officiated.

New Hamburg Independent, July 7, 1939

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Mrs. J. P. Livingston Prominent Baden Citizen Passes

Daughter of Late Postmaster Fred Holwell; Active in Church Work

Baden - At noon on Saturday, July 1st, the death occurred at her late residence in Baden of Laura Emma Margaret Holwell, beloved wife of Mr. J.P. Livingston. The deceased, who was a daughter of the late Frederick and Barbara Holwell, had been in failing health for some time. Besides her sorrowing husband there is left to mourn her loss one daughter, Laura Louise Barbara at home. The late Mrs. Livingston was a member of the Livingston Presbyterian Church in Baden, President of the Ladies' Aid and an honorary member of the Dominion Women's Missionary Society. Her church work will long be remembered and in spite of her serious illness just a few days previous to her demise, she personally directed and supervised the packing of a shipment of goods for missionaries. Her interest in children's welfare work was shown in her founding of the Livingston Camp for children at Baden and also the founding of other boys' and girls' camps throughout Ontario.

For some forty years the deceased was organist of the Livingston church. Besides her immediate family she is survived by three sisters and three brothers: Misses Lizzy, Alfreda and Clara, Mrs. Fowler all of Baden, William Holwell of Stratford, Harry of Toronto and Walter of Baden. A private funeral service was held at her late residence on Wednesday afternoon with a public service in Livington Presbyterian Church at 3 o'clock. Rev. Findlay G. Stewart of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kitchener, was in charge. Mr. Forbes Thompson, student minister in Baden, red the scripture lesson and Rev. Mr. Thompson of Elora representing the Guelph Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church, led in prayer. Music was furnished by the choir of St. Andrew's Church, Kitchener, who sang three very appropriate numbers: Solo, "Jesus Lover of My Soul", choir, "When I survey the Wondrous Cross" and "Abide With Me". Members of the Ladies' Aid, both present and past, formed a guard of honor both at the church and cemetery as did the flower bearers and employees of the Dominion Linseed Oil Company. The massive banks of flowers bore a silent tribute to one whose usefulness and service to the community and church will long be remembered. Interment was made in Fairmount Cemetery, south of Baden.

The Waterloo Chronicle Jul 7 1939 pg 1

Laura married John Peter "Jack" Livingston 30 Jul 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of James Livingston, MP and Louise Sophia Liersch) was born 23 Dec 1876, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1949, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120509
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1939, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

NATIVE OF BADEN DIES IN WINNIPEG

The death of Mr. Harry Holwell occurred at Winnipeg, Man., on August 17th, aged 63 years. The deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holwell of Baden, where he was born and spent his boyhood days. For many years he was a representative of a large chemical manufacturing concern. He resided in Toronto for many years and was on a business trip to Winnipeg where he was suddenly stricken with his fatal illness. The late Mr. Holwell was married to Miss MacGregor of Galt, who survives him, besides one son, Mr. H. Nelson Holwell, of Toronto. He is also survived by two brothers, and two sisters, Wm. Holwell, C.N.R. agent at Stratford, Walter Holwell, Mrs. Geo. Fowler and Miss Alphie Holwell of Baden. The remains were brought east and the funeral service was held at the home of his son in Toronto, followed by interment in Mountview Cemetery, Galt, on Thursday afternoon.


New Hamburg Independent 28 Aug 1942 pg 1

Harry married May MacGregor 30 Dec 1913, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. May (daughter of Robert MacGregor and Margaret Nicholson) was born 29 May 1876, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1962; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-283734P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214736P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Livery
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1924, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1924, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1942, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Walter Holwell, 70, of 10 Foundry St., Baden, died Sunday at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born in Wilmot Township, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Holwell. A lifelong resident of the Baden area, he was a member of Livingston Presbyterian Church.

Surviving is his wife, the former Elmina Snyder.

The body was at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home until noon Tuesday when removal was made to Livingston Presbyterian Church. Service was conducted at 2: 30 p.m. by Rev. L. S. Van Mossel. Temporary internment is at the Graff Memorial Chapel at Riverside cemetery, New Hamburg.

New Hamburg Independent, February 21, 1968

Walter married Elmina Rosetta Snyder 22 Nov 1924, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elmina (daughter of Ephraim S. Snyder, daughter of Ephraim S. Snyder and Emma E. Horst) was born 4 Aug 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86707
• Residence: 1881, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Produce dealer
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1927, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77419
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1925, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographr

Nellie married Thomas MacLew Nisbet 23 Sep 1925, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of Alexander Nisbet and Helen MacLew) was born 1892, Galston, , Ayr, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77420
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private

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• Name: Greta Elizabeth Braun
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214547P
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Greta married Wesley Edward Braun 4 May 1927, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wesley (son of Casper Braun and Elizabeth Schmidt) was born 27 Jan 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1982; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214548
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1925, Dresden, Kent Co., Ontario

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181376

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-183359

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• Name: Laura Louis Barbara Veitch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86288P

Notes:

VEITCH, Mrs. Laura Louise On Thursday, Sept. 8, 1988, at K-W Hospital, Laura Louise Veitch, of RR 3, Ayr and formerly of Castle Kilbride, Baden. She was born in Wilmot township, 70 years ago, a daughter of the late John Livingston and the former Laura Holwell. She was a member of Livingston Presbyterian Church, Baden, where she had been a member of the Ladies Aid and had played the organ in prior years; a member of the Kidney Foundation; was one of the founders and co-director of Wilmot Township Civil Defence and had a great love of reading and music. Beloved wife of Harris (Hap) Dunsmore Veitch, whom she married March 17, 1942; dear mother of James and his wife Lynda of Waterloo, Barbara and her husband John Goemans of RR 2, Gormley, Sherry and her husband Tom Pearson of New Hamburg. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Jonathan and Lindsay Veitch and Jennifer and Laura Pearson. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, after 7 p.m., on Saturday and until Monday, Sept. 12, 1988, at noon, when transfer will be made to Livingston Presbyterian Church, Baden, for service at 2 o'clock p.m., with Rev. Lois Cooke Johnson officiating. Interment to follow in Fairmount cemetery,Baden.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record 9 sep 1988 pg B13

Laura married Sergeant Pilot Harris Carlton Dunsmore "Hap" Veitch 17 Mar 1942. Harris was born 27 Dec 1918, Durham, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-67892

Harry — Margaret Eleanor Southee. Margaret was born 8 Mar 1916; died 30 Aug 1978; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]