Christoph Heise

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112383
• Occupation: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Turner
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Turner

Notes:

Christoff, was a home town guild arisan. He was a wood turner who sold his own products on the same premises where he produced them. In Thuringen a home town (population 5,000 to 20,000)...

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Christoph — Maria E. "Mary" Mierstedt. Maria was born 8 Mar 1809, , Germany; died 24 Feb 1896; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Charles Heise
• Occupation: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; undertaker and furniture dealer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128360
• Occupation: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Chairmaker
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1863, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1864, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; wave moulding manufacturing
• Occupation: 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Manufacturer
• Occupation: 1901, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; saw miller

Carl married Maria "Mary" Goldschmidt 1 Mar 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of John Goldschmidt and Maria K. Loewe) was born 12 Nov 1840, , Schleswig Holstein, Germany; died 30 Nov 1906; was buried , St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Neustadt, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Martha Christine Ploethner
• Name: Minnie Heise
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350799
• Immigration: 1852, , Canada
• Immigration: 1852, , Canada
• Residence: 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Business: 1884, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; milliner shop
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Millinery
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Martha married John August Ploethner 12 May 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John was born 13 Jan 1823, Neustadt, Sachsen, Germany; died 10 Jul 1900, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104591
• Immigration: 1856, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Immigration: 1868, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer, Reporter
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Christian married Mary Roeder 7 Jan 1872, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 28 Jul 1853, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 21 Mar 1914, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Christian — Mary Roeder. Mary was born 1834, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Christian — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: story, business, furniture
• Name: Henry Heise
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73420
• Immigration: 1852, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1869, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1871
• Occupation: 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker
• Occupation: 1877, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Furniture manufacturer
• Occupation: 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Furniture Manufacturer
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawyer/Planer
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer

Notes:

"In Loving Memory Died/ At Preston, on Wednesday, March 21st,/ 1917,/ Henry Heise/ In his 75th year./ The Funeral/ Will take place on Saturday, March 24th, at/ 2.30 p.m., from his late home on Queen/ Street, to Preston Cemetery./ Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card of Henry Heise From: Doon Heritage Crossroads, Accession Number: X.961.357.001

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Passing of Preston's Oldest Manufacturer
The Late Henry Heise Conducted Furniture Factory on Main Street

In the passing of Henry Heise Preston loses its oldest pioneer manufacturer, whose death occurred on Wednesday afternoon. The late Henry Heise was born in Muehlhausen, Germany, nearly 75 years ago and with his parents came to Preston when 15 years of age. He learned the trade of cabinet maker and for a number of years conducted a furniture factory where the Mickus hardware store now stands and later he operated a sawmill at the rear end of the lot, finally building a very substantial mill on Hamilton street. In religion he ws a Lutheran and was independent in politics with Liberal learnings [sic]. He took unto himself as a partner in life Dorothea Stumpfle, who survives him, and to whom were born ten children - Mrs. George Kanmaeher, Preston; Miss Elizabeth, Medicine Hat; Henry, Hamilton; Miss Dora, Preston; Mrs. J. Mumford, Stratford; Mrs. C. C. Hahn, Kitchener; Miss Lottie, Edward G. and Miss Clara at home; Pte. William H., now in France; and a brother, Christopher Heise, in Galt. The funeral will take place from his late residence, Queen street on Saturday at 2: 30 p.m. Interment in Preston, cemetery.

Galt Daily Reporter, Thurs. March 22, 1917
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In the calling away of Henry Heise at his home on Wednesday at 3 pm, Preston looses one of its oldest citizens. Some time ago it was found necessary to amputate his leg owing to blood poisoning and this with his age proved too much for the late gentleman. He was born in Muhlhausen, Germany, on April 10th, 1842, being at the time of his death in his 75th year. Besides a sorrowing widow he is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Geo. Kanmacher, Mrs. John Mumford, Mrs. C.C. Hahn, Miss Elizabeth, Miss Dorothy, Miss Lottie, Miss Clara, and Henry, Edward and William. His only surviving brother, Christian, resides at Galt. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon at 2: 30pm from the family residence, Queen Street, to Preston Cemetery.

John married Dorothy Stuempfle 14 Sep 1869, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Dorothy (daughter of Johann Michael "Michael" Stuemple and Catherine Roos) was born 27 Mar 1850, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1950; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128362

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128363

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128364

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128365

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128367
• Residence: 1901, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128366
• Residence: 1901, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105168

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350800

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350801

Oscar married Friedericke Wieser 11 Dec 1888, Neustadt, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. Friedericke (daughter of William Henry Wieser and Bertha Harmel) was born 28 Sep 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1937, Kurtzville, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Henry Platner
• Name: Henry Richard Playtner
• Occupation: watchmaker and teacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350805

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111733

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-348307
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Minnie Marie Stahl
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-349550

Notes:

INJURIES FATAL TO GALT WOMAN

No Inquest Into Mrs. Thos. Stahl Death

No inquest will be held into the death of Mrs. Thos. E. Stahl, Cambrigde avenue, Galt, who died in the K-W hospital at five o'clock this morning from injuries suffered in an auto accident, Sunday night. Police said today they do not know just exactly what occurred after the car driven by Mr. Stahl skided on the icy Kitchener-Preston highway and plunged into the ditch. They aro convinced, however, that Mrs. Stahl's death was due to an accident, and Coroner Dr. Honsberger has ruled an inquest unnecessary. Mrs. Stahl in thought to have either fallen or jumped from her husband's coupe as it slithered into the ditch and snapped off a telephone pole. She is thought to have picked herself up and struggled up onto the highway where she collapsed. A passing motorist brought her to the hospital and left without divulging his name.

Kitchener Daily Record 28 Nov 1933 pg 1

Minnie married Thomas Edward Stahl 6 Sep 1893, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas was born 24 Oct 1868; died 8 Sep 1935, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Sep 1935, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350804

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350803

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145939

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-348308
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Matilda Maria Sohrt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-353750
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Millinery
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Mrs. John Sohrt

PRESTON— A lifelong resident of Preston, Mrs. John Sohrt, 79, died at her home, 543 Queen St., today. Her death was an aftermath of a heart attack, suffered two and a half months ago. Born in Preston, Mrs. Sohrt was the daughter of the late August and Martha Ploethner. Her father was one of the early and well-known business men of the community. On Sept 25, 1951, Mr. Sohrt and the late Mrs. Sohrt observed their golden wedding anniversary. A staunch member and active worker in the interest of St Peter's Lutheran Church, Mrs. Sohrt also had an active interest as a homemaker. She was s charter member of the Women's Missionary Society, a member of the Ladies Aid and for a number of years was president of the Waterloo College Auxiliary of the Lutheran Church in Preston. Surviving are her husband, John, two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret) Ekins of Mimico and Mrs. Robert (Helen) Nix of Preston; a son, Herbert, of Preston and four grandchildren. Two children, Frank and Isabel, died in infancy. The body is at the residence, until Saturday at 10: 30 a.m., then at the Stager-Pass Ltd. Funeral Home, for services at 2: 30 p.m. Interment will be in the Preston cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 8 Jan 1953 pg 7

Matilda married John Christian Frederick Sohrt 25 Sep 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Heinrich Claus "Henry" Sohrt and Caroline Magdelene Thams) was born 1 Jul 1871, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350802

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104593
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Albert married Jane Dorcas McCurdy 26 Sep 1917, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of James McCurdy and Elizabeth Easterbrook) was born 10 May 1881, Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1967; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-243157

Notes:

In Galt, on Wednesday morning, 31st Aug., 1881, at half-past 3 o'clock, Edward Valentine, infant son of Christian and Mary Heise, aged 1 year 6 months and 18 days. Funeral will leave his father's residence, Concession Street, at 9 o'clock, for Preston Cemetery.

Galt Reporter Sep 2 1881

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-60346
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Apprentice Machinist
• Occupation: 1910, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; machinist
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist, Machine Shop
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Otto married Edith Piehl 30 Mar 1910, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edith (daughter of John Christopher Piehl and Hannah Krampien) was born 29 Jan 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mille Matilda Kaitting
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68451
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ? Maker, Store ?
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Mille — Herbert A. Kaitting. Herbert (son of George C. Kaitting and Isabella Kinsman) was born 1 Apr 1887, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1968; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-361279
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-361280
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-361281
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-353200

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• Name: Mary Kanmacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89565
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Mrs. Mary Kanmacher

PRESTON, Oct. 15\emdash Mrs. Mary Kanmacher, widow of George Kanmacher, well-known resident of Preston for many years, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Mogg, Grimsby, early today, at the age of 81. She had been ailing for several years. A native of Preston, she was the daughter of the late Dorothea and Henry Heise, pioneer residents of the community and during her many years of residence in the community she formed a large circle of friends. After 58 years of residence in Preston Mrs. Kanmacher moved to Grimsby in 1928 and resided there since that time. A member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Preston, she retained her membership here and was also a member of the Ladies Aid of the church. Her husband predeceased her at Grimsby in 1935. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Russell (Ada) Thiel of Preston and Mrs. H. G. (Laura) Mogg of Grimsby; a son, George Kanmacher, Grimsby; six sisters, Miss Elizabeth Heise of Preston, Mrs. John Mumford of Freeport, Mrs. C. C. Hahn of Kitchener, Mrs. William Stohrer of Lansing, Mich., Miss Dorothea Heise of Toronto, Mrs. Russell Riley of Peterboro and a brother, Edward G. Heise of Preston. Two grandchildren also survive. The body will rest at the residence in Grimsby until Wednesday morning. The funeral will be held at the Stager-Pass Funeral Home, Preston, at 3: 30 Wednesday. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 Oct 1951 pg 5

Mary married George Kanmacher 23 May 1893, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of Christian Kanmacher and Barbara Frank) was born 17 May 1867, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1934, Grimsby, , Lincolnshire, England; was buried 3 Oct 1934, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lizzie Heise
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-347160
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker, Home
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128442P
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Emma Mumford
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128443
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Keeper, Private Family
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Mrs. John A. Mumford

Mrs. John A. Mumford, 80, of Freeport died today at the K-W Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Preston March 21, 1876, she was the former Emma Heise, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heise. She was a Lutheran. Surviving are her husband; one son, George of Lytton, B.C.; two daughters, Kathleen of Baltimore and Mrs. Douglas (Betty) Jeffery of Toronto; five sisters. Elizabeth of Preston, Dorothy of Toronto, Mrs. C .C. Hahn, RR 1, Preston, Mrs. Lottie Storher of Lansing, Mich., and Mrs. Russell Riley of Peterborough; two grandsons. Three brothers and one sister predeceased her. The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where the funeral will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery with Rev. Dr. John Schmieder of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church officiating.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 6 Apr 1956 pg 7

Emma married John Arthur Mumford 10 Sep 1913, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John was born 1881, London, England; died 12 Jul 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jul 1963, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128444
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Louisa Catherine Hahn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89951P
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailoress
• Residence: 1906, 160 Benton St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Louisa married Mayor Charles Casper Hahn 26 Feb 1902, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Charles (son of Henry Hahn and Catherine "Katie" Peppler) was born 31 Aug 1876, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1960; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lollie Heise
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90027
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
• Residence: 1920, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Interesting: public service
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89952
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookeeper, Office
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Edward George Heise a lifelong resident of Preston. First employed by Judge Clement R. Hanning, then by Harry C. Edgar and later as an account by Hurlbut Shoe Co. In 1927 he was elected to a seat on Preston council, next year resigning to become Preston's Clerk/Treasurer, resigning in 1954 due to ill health.


Cambridge Mosaic , Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge [abbreviated snippet from original text in book]

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E. G. Heise, Ex-Preston Clerk, Dies

PRESTON - Edward George Heise, 71, town clerk here for 37 years, died today at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt. He had been in poor health for several years, and retired the end of 1954 for that reason. Mr. Heise was born in Preston and was a life-long resident. He was employed by Judge J. R. Hanning for some years, than was with A. C. Edgar, who was secretary of the light and water commission. Mr. Heise's interest in municipal affairs was maintained from that time, although be was an accountant later at the Hurlbut Shoe Company before making a career of municipal service. He was a member of council at one time. He was a member of the Masonic Order, and attended St. John's Anglican Church. Survivors include his wife, the former Frances Gothorpe; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Joan) Smith, Calgary, two granddaughters and six sisters, Miss Elizabeth Heise, Preston; Mrs. J. (Emma) Mumford, Freeport, Miss Dorothea Heise, Toronto; Mrs. C. C. (Louise) Hahn, RR 1, Preston; Mrs. Lottie Thorer, Lansing, Mich. and Mrs. E. (Clare) Riley, Peterboro. The body will be at the Stager-Pass Funeral Home until Monday afternoon, when the funeral service will be conducted at two o'clock in St. John's Anglican Church, with burial in Parkiawn Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 18 Mar 1955 pg 3

George married Frances Mary Gothorp 5 Nov 1921, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frances (daughter of John Gothorp and Kate Mary Odling) was born May 1893, Lincolnshire, England; died 22 Feb 1987, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Feb 1987, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: public service, military, business
• Name: Bill Heise
• Residence: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350569
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 34th Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #603172
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

William H. "Bill" Heise was the son of Preston furniture maker Henry Heise and Dorothea Stuempfle. After formal schooling in Preston he learned the trade of watch making and operated a watch repair shop in the Barnhardt Block on King St. In 1915 he enlisted for military service as a stretcher bearer and was wounded in action in 1916 sustaining an injury that made it impossible to bend his arm. Despite this in 1919 he was one of Preston representatives at the formation of the Inter-County Baseball Association, he served as president in 1926 and 1927. In 1918 he was appointed Division County Clerk until 1929 when he took over the operation of a confectionery store from his sister and her husband.

Cambridge Mosaic , Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge [abbreviated snippet from original text in book]

William married Irene Barbara Greig Midgley 1 Dec 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Irene (daughter of Arthur Edward Midgley) was born 1905, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89954
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer, Office
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Interesting: misfortune, accident, military
• Name: William Ploethner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88419
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tin Smith, Metal Shingles
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Misfortune: 1918, , England; killed in motor vehicle accident

Notes:

CANADIAN KILLED NEAR PENRITH

SHOCKING ACCIDENT AT EAMONT BRIDGE

Inquest Last Night

On Thursday night a shocking tragedy occurred at Eamont Bridge, Penrith resulting in the death of a young Canadian soldier from the Cliburn Camp, Sergt. Wm. Ploethner. The deceased was proceeding to Cliburn on a bicycle from the direction of Skirsgill, and when he came on to the main road at Eamont Bridge collided with a motor car travelling in the direction of Penrith and driven by Mr. Wm. F. Wood, Stanwix, Carlisle, who was accompanied by Mr. Hewson, veterinary surgeon, Carlisle. The young soldier was dragged along the road for about 15 yards, and was fatally injured. Lieut. Glanfield and Adjutant to the Canadians at the Beaconwas near the scene of the accident, and had Dr. Ward sent for. Later Sergt. Ploethner was removed in the ambulance by Messrs. J.M. Kirkpatrick and Robson to the Cottage Hospital, but death took place before reaching there. The funeral will be at Penrith Cemetery on Monday afternoon.

The inquest was held at the Police Station, Penrith, last evening, before Mr. F.W. Soal and the following jury ; Messrs. F.T. Keyton (foreman), B. Dobson, M. Relph, Jos. Sharp, S. Jordan, Wilson and J. Bowe.

The jury went by motor to view the body and also the scene of the accident. On the return to the Police Station the first witness called was Lieut. Frank R. Reeve, Adjutant to the 131 st Company of the Canadian Forestry Corps, Cliburn who identified the body. Deceased came from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Dr. Ward, Penrith, said that he was called to Eamont Bridge, and found the soldier lying on the side of the road in a pool of blood. He was unconscious and bleeding from both ears. He had him taken into a cottage, and sent for the ambulance. He was placed in the ambulance, but died just before reaching the hospital. He sustained severe injuries, a fracture to the base of the skull being the cause of death. The body was lying 15 yards from the Skirsgill road end.

Lieut. Stanley L. Glanfield, Adjutant to the 133 rd Company of the Canadian Forestry Corps, Penrith, said that at 10: 10 p.m. he was cycling towards Penrith and had just crossed Eamont Bridge. As he was ascending the hill towards Penrith he heard the horn of a motor car coming from behind. He turned round but could see nothing. He then dismounted and heard a crash. As soon as he heard the crash he looked around and saw a man and a bicycle being dragged under the car. He did not see the collision, the crash made him turn look round. He should estimate the man was dragged from 20 to 25 yards, although actually he only say him dragged about 10 yards. When he looked round the car was being pulled up, and was to the right side of the road. He examined the motor tracks. At the middle of the bridge the tracks were in the middle of the road, and to where they stopped at the cottage were at a curve to the right. He went back and found the sergeant bleeding profusely from the ears. . He asked Mr. Hewson to proceed for a doctor. Nothing was said at the time about how the accident happened; the main thing appeared to be the preservation of the man's life.

When the doctor came he asked for an ambulance , and witness went with Mr. Hewson to summon the ambulance, but in King street saw Major Walker and Lieut. Reeve, and went back with them. Mr. Hewson went for the ambulance.

The Coroner, Did he say how it happened? They said Ploethner was coming from the [?] Road and seemed uncertain what way to turn. That was the gist of their conversation.

In answer to the Foreman, witness said the rule of the road in Saskatchewan was that you travelled to the right. In answer to Chief Supt. Barron witness said deceased would have as good an opportunity of hearing the horn as witness had. Witness could form no idea of the speed of the car.

Joseph Wm. Hewsen, Warwick-road, Carlisle, said he had been to Lowther Castle on professional work. The car was a Ford of 20 horse power. Mr. Wood was driving and witness was sitting next to him. On approaching the bridge Mr. Wood sounded the horn once. The road at the other side of the bridge could not be seen from the Eamont side of the bridge. When they got to the top the road was quite clear. When they were more than half-way down the incline the man came out of the Skirsgill road on a bicycle. He came out pretty sharp and attempted to turn to the right to cross the bridge. Witness's first idea was that deceased was going to cross the bridge on his right and on their left. He seemed to wobble and then crossed the road in front of the card. When they first saw him they would be about seven yards away.

The Coroner Had he time to do all that in seven yards? - When he came out he didn't move far. The bicycle gave the impression he was going to the right but instead he changed across.

Continuing, witness said that as soon as Mr. Wood saw the man he applied the brakes. From the time the car struck the deceased to when it stopped they travelled about 15 yards. Coming through the village they would be going about 12 to 14 miles an hour, and probable at the time they struck deceased they would be travelling at about 15 miles an hours. The brakes on the car were all right, and the car was in good running order.

The Coroner Ought not the car to have pulled up sooner? Yes it might.

Have you any explanation? Witness said Mr. Wood would probably explain, but his impression was that the man was clear of the car. He was struck by the radiator, and witness was under the impression that the man was clear of the car. Another reason they thought the man was not under the car was that they felt no bump. They were surprised the man was under the car.

The Coroner How quick could you pull up a car going at 15 miles an hour? - I should think in ten or twelve yards. Of course we had the disadvantage of being on a pretty stiff incline.

Lieut. Reeve you don't think it possible to stop a Ford car within ten or twelve yards? Not on that incline; you might on the level.

Witness agreed with Chief Supt. Barron that according to the rule of the road deceased would be acting properly in crossing to the left side. They did not see Mr. Glanfield on the hill.

Wm. F. Wood, the driver of the car, was the next witness. He was warned by the Coroner that he need not give evidence if he cared, but he elected to do so. He said he was supervisor of motor tractors. They were traveling along the village at 12 to 14 miles an hour. He sounded the horn on the far side of the bridge. Whey they got to the top of the bridge there as a clear road in front. Deceased seemed to come out of the side road very quickly as if to climb the hill and witness was practically on him before he saw him. He would be more than half-way down the bridge then. Deceased swerved to his right and then seemed to reconsider and dashed right across the road to his left. As soon as he saw the man he put his brakes on. The brakes were applied before the deceased was actually hit, but there as no distance in which to check speed. The car would be travelling slightly faster then. He did not take any measurement of the distance the car travelled after they hit the man, but he should say it was about 15 or 16 yards. If he had thought the man was entangled with the car he might have pulled up sooner. He thought 14 yards was a reasonable distance in which to pull up. When they stopped he thought deceased was in front of the car. Witness had driven a car for two years. In answer to the Foreman, witness said the car was running on top gear..

Mr. Relph Don't you consider 15 miles an hour too great a speed? No, I don't think it is.

In answer to Lieut. Reeve, witness said that at this particular place he did not consider it possible to pull up in less than 14 yards.

The Coroner What speed can you get up in a Ford car? I should think 27 miles an hour is the highest possible speed of this car on a good road.

Acting Police Sergeant Swan, Penrith, said he received information of the accident at 10-30. The wheel marks showed that the car was in the centre of the road at the top of the bridge. About six yards down the incline the marks swerved to the right. The place where the car struck the man was pointed out to witness by Mr. Hewson; there were no marks on the road to show this was the place. in answer to Supt. Barron, witness said there was blood on the road showing where the car had pulled up.

Mr. Hewson said he did not point out the place to the policeman. Sergt. Swan said the place was not definitely pointed out, and Mr. Wood recalled, said he roughly showed the place to the sergeant.

The Coroner, in summing up said the jury had to consider whether there was any negligence on the part of the driver. There was the question of speed and what bore directly upon this was the length the car travelled after striking the man. Upon this there was no definite evidence. The car was said to be travelling at 14 or 15 miles an hour, and one would have thought it would have pulled up in less then was stated in this evidence. He thought the jury would come to the conclusion that the deceased was accidentally killed. If, however, the jury thought there was such negligence the verdict would have to be one of manslaughter.

The jury retired, and returned a verdict of accidental death.

The MidCumberland and North Westmorland Herald June 22nd, 1918

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THE FATALITY TO A CANADIAN AT PENRITH

Imposing Military Funeral

The interment of the young Canadian, Sergt. Wm. Ploethner, of the Canadian Forestry Corps, who as we reported last week was killed at Eamont Bridge through colliding with a motor car, was the most imposing funeral seen in Penrith for many years, it being carried out with full military honours in Penrith Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The impressive ceremonial was sympathetically witnessed by some thousands of people from the town and district. The solemn and stately music of the "Dead march" in "Saul" played by a military band is always impressive and this, taken in conjunction, with the deep sympathy which the young Canadian's untimely and evoked, made up an affecting ritual.

The funeral procession started from the Drill Hall, where, the coffin had been placed. At the head came the Penrith band, under the conductorship of Mr. J. Varty. Then followed a corporal-major on horseback, and the gun carriage drawn by two horses from the Beacon. The coffin was draped with the Union Jack, surrounded by the deceased's cap and behind came the bearers the non-commissioned pallbearers of the Forestry Corps, each carrying a beautiful wreath. Immediately behind the cortege marched Major Walker, the veteran commanding officer at Cliburn, accompanied by the chaplain, Capt. Edmison. Following them came the 131 st Company of the Canadian Forestry Corps from Cliburn, the 133 rd from the Penrith Beacon, the Penrith Volunteers, and the Penrith Cadet Corps. Thus the funeral procession moved up Wordsworth street to the Cemetery, and the footpaths on each side of the road were crowded with people.

The authorities had wisely decided to exclude the general public from the Cemetery, and the only mourners at the graveside were the deceased soldier's comrades in khaki. A short service was held in the chapel, AND BEFORE THE COMMITTAL SERVICE AT THE GRAVESIDE Capt. Edmison gave a short address, in which he spoke of the supreme sacrifice made by the deceased in leaving his home in that far-away dominion to assist his Mother Country. He had been to France and was one of the wounded heroes of Vimy Ridge. After being wounded he was put to work in a less exciting but no less noble sphere and now had met his end in a remarkable manner. From the circumstance Capt. Edminson drew the lesson of spiritual watchfulness.

Then came the last salute as over the grave three volleys were fired and the "Last Post" was sounded to the memory of a gallant soldier who, while not killed on the field of battle died in his country's service, miles from his home in Saskatchewan. Sergt. Ploethner's comrades then stepped to the graveside to take a last look at the coffin and then marched away.

The wreaths were a beautiful collection, and included one in the form of the C.F.C. badge, sent by his Whinfell comrades; others were from the Beacon officers and men; another testified to the sympathy of Lieut. And Mrs. Reeve; one from the Sergeants' mess was inscribed, "To a brave Vimy Ridge hero," and the remainder were from Penrith and other local friends. After the grave had been filled in the public were admitted to the Cemetery. Before leaving Capt. Edmison plucked a few flowers from a wreath to send to the deceased's relatives in Canada a touching close to a moving scene. Messers. J. Richardson and Son, Brunawich-road, Penrith, were the undertakers.

The Mid Cumberland and North Westmorland Herald June 29th, 1918

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Sergt. William Ploethner, No. 781,703, a former well known Prestonian, has been reported killed in a motor car accident in France on June 20. The parents of the late soldier are both dead. His wife survives and resides at Moosejaw, where he enlisted with a western unit about two years ago. He was 24 years of age. Mrs. John Sort of this town is an aunt of deceased.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-353751

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231077
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-353752

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SOHRT, Herbert John

Formerly of 235 Church St. S., Cambridge, on Sunday, Sept. 5 1993, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Isabelle Reid. Dear brother of Helen (Mrs. Robert Nix) of Cambridge. Lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews. Mrs. Patricia Herzog of Waterloo, Mrs. Barbara Pitcher, Miss Wendy Nix, Kenneth Nix, all of Cambridge and John Ekins of Lindsay. Predeceased by his mother and father, Matilda and John Sohrt and one sister, Margaret Ekins. Herbert was born in Cambridge (Preston) and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was retired from Clawsey-Sohrt Manufacturing, a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and a member of the Preston Lawn Bowling Club for 75 years. He was also an avid sports enthusiast. Friends will be received at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, today (Tuesday) from 3-5 and 7-9 p m. The funeral will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Sept. 8 1993, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Norris Heubner officiating. Interment in Preston Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 7 Sep 1993 pg A9

Herbert — Isabelle J. Reid. Isabelle was born 1903; died 1979; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Margaret Edith Ekins
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-354152

Margaret — Kenneth Ekins. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen Gladys Nix
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-351351

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NIX, Helen Gladys

Of Westminster Dr. S., Cambridge, on Wednesday, May 28, 1997, at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Helen Sohrt, beloved wife of Robert Nix for the past 58 years; dear mother of Pat and her husband Bill Herzog of Waterloo, Wendy Nix, Barb Pitcher, both of Cambridge and Ken and his wife Cathy of Goderich; loving remembered by six grandchildren, Wendy (Mike) Kelly, Jeff Pitcher, Lori Herzog, David Pitcher, Jennifer and Jamie Nix and one great-granddaughter Kristin Helen Kelly. Predeceased by her parents, John and Mathilda Sohrt, one brother, Herb Sohrt and one sister, Margaret Ekins. Mrs. Nix was born in Preston and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a founding member of the Cambridge Association for the Mentally Handicapped, a member of Knox Preston Presbyterian Church, a life member of the Preston Chapter of the I.O.D.E. and an active member since 1942. Helen was an avid bridge player who will be sadly missed by her many dear friends. The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, this evening, (Thursday) from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at Knox Preston Presbyterian Church, 132 Argyle St. N., Cambridge, on Saturday, May 31, 1997, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Al Beaton officiating. Interment in Preston Cemetery.

The Record Newspaper 29 May 1997 pg B4

Helen — Robert D. "Bob" Nix. Robert was born 1916, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 2008, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209017
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Charles — Alice Evelyn Isabel "Evelyn" Gill. Alice was born 5 Sep 1914, Tugaske, , Saskatchewan; died 18 Jun 2014, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89566
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk, Confectionery
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Corporal
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #126582
• Residence: 1957, Grimsby, , Lincolnshire, England

George married Helen Maude Smith 14 Sep 1919, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Helen was born 5 Aug 1898, Hawkesbury, Prescott and Russell, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Laura Elizabeth Mogg
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89567
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Laura married Harold Gladstone "Glad" Mogg 24 Dec 1924, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harold (son of John Mogg and Kate Louisa Pitts) was born 22 May 1898, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ada Dorothy Thiel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-229749
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Ada married Russel Thiel 17 Aug 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Russel was born 1902, Ethel, Huron Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61092

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39575
• Residence: 1909, 160 Benton St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Joan — Robert Smith. [Group Sheet]