Henry Steuernagel

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114072
• Immigration: 1850, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1865, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1870
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; --
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stage Driver
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Livery

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Once can scarcely conceive of the modern travelling facilities, disappointing as they may, in this rapid age, sometimes, be, without thinking of the days of the stage coach. To-day the fine railroad coaches, proof against wind and weather and conducted by obliging officials, carry passengers and mail twice daily towards the Grand Truck and C.P.R. [Canadian Pacific Railway] main roads, while formerly - only a dozen years ago - the only regular means of reaching a railway was by stage coach travelling daily a distance of ten miles and return. Waterloo was then the nearest point of connection with the G.T.R. Rain or shine, cold or warm, the Elmira stage, after having previously gathered the mail and conveyed passengers to and from Floradale, Yatton and Glenallan, left Elmira each morning and returned each night. For many years, few days, indeed, passed, on which the familiar figure of Mr. Henry Steuernagel, the veteran stage-driver, might not be seen on the front seat, on very busy days on the dash-board, of the old stage coach. His duties were exacting and the orders he carried in his memory were many. Mr. Steuernagel is one of the oldest residents of Elmira, residing here since 1855.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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Local News Items: Mr. Henry Steurernagel, of this place, received word on Tuesday last that his brother, Christian Steuernagel, of Maryborough, had died from the effects of a sunstroke. Deceased was aged about 60 years.

Elmira Signet 22 June 1893 p. 4, col. 1

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In the early fifties Henry Stuernagel of Elmira ran a stage between Glenallen and Berlin. He was known as "Unser Fritz" and in forty years seldom missed a day.

A History of Kitchener, W. V. (Ben) Uttley, Kitchener, Ontario 1937

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The grim reaper has held harvest in our village and has called away three of our oldest citizens, viz Mr. Hy. Steuernagel, Mr. Ludwig Stumpf,
and Mrs. Hy. Hahn. The former was, perhaps, as widely known in this district as any of our inhabitants having emi-grated to America, from Hesse Darmstadt, in 1851, and locating here in 1853 when Elmira consisted of but a few log houses clustered around a cross-road He was of a genial disposition and soon gained friends. In 1865 he was married to Gertrude Maurer who proved to be a true help meet and who now survives him. For many years he had charge of the Glenallan. Elmira and Waterloo stage discharging his duties faithfully and frequently inconvieniencing himself for the comfort of his passengers. It was not an unusual occurrence to see him perched on the dashboard of his stage coach when the interior was filled with passengers. A number of years ago he met with an accident which incapacitated him for his usual occupation. Though of hearty a robust constitution, his health had gradually failed until his friends realized that it could be only a matter of time when the final call would Tuesday morning when come. he arose from his bed he was seized with heart failure and expired almost immediately. He leaves a widow and four children, viz: Lydia. Mrs. Thos. O'- Connor, Haysland, Geo. of Ann Harbor, Mich., Wm. of Elmira; and Mary, Mrs. Wm. McDanald of Hamilton. Of late deceased has been a faithful member of St. Pauls Lutheran church, the pastor of which, Rev. Graupner will conduct the funeral ser- vices which are to be held on Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.

Henry married Gertrude Maurer 6 Jun 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Gertrude (daughter of Frederick Maurer and Gertrude) was born 1 Sep 1845, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 22 Mar 1926, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114074
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114075
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

George — Marie "Mary" Heibein. Marie (daughter of Heinrich Joachim Friedrich "Henry" Heibein and Elizabeth Barbara Zick) was born 10 Jan 1869, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1939, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States; was buried , Bethlehem Cemetery, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96865
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hostler
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Business: 1900, Elmira Agricultural Works Co. Limited, Elmira, Ontario
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Livery
• Occupation: 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Livery
• Occupation: 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Liveryman
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; billiard and pool operator

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W. Steurnagel

Mr. Wm. Steuernagel is a native of Elmira. Several years ago he bought out the livery business of his father and later that of Bulgin Bros. He now has a very creditable livery, where the travelling public may always find comfortable driving outfits and good accommodation.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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Death Occurred in Preston

Mr. William Steurnagel [Steuernagel] passed away after long illness

Mr. Steurnagel, who died in Preston on Wednesday, April the ninth, was until three years ago, a resident of Elmira where he was well known as the owner of a livery and bus business, which he conducted for many years. His livery business was sold to Mr. Jos. Coote, now deceased, and about a year and a half ago his bus business was sold to Mr. Cosford Winn. He went to Preston about three years ago where he purchased a pool, bowling, and cigar business and this he sold about eight months ago when his health began to fail. The late Mr. Steurnagel was in his fifty-fourth year. He was a member of the Lutheran church. He was always known as a great lover of horses. The sincere sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved wife and children. The latter are, Marie, Willie, Catherine, Harry and Paul. The funeral took place in Preston on Saturday and was largely attended from here.

Elimra Signet 17 Aug 1924

Business:
Messrs Bulgin Bros. have sold their livery business to Mr. Wm.Steuernagel....

William married Annie Miller 29 Jun 1910, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Jacob B. Miller and Catherine Bickert, daughter of Jacob Miller and Katherine Bickers) was born 10 Nov 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Dec 1980; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114078

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139318

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• Name: Mary MacDonald
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96866
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Mary married William A. MacDonald 22 Oct 1902, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William was born Abt 1876, Of, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114080
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-242158

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-238847

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• Name: Marie Alice Lang
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197564
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1924, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1933, 842 William St., Preston, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Marie married Frederick Carl Lang 7 Nov 1933, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frederick (son of Charles Frederick "Fred" Lang and Catharine Hascarl) was born 1909, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49686
• Residence: 1924, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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STEURNAGEL- William of 339 Highland Park, Cam-bridge peacefully at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Thursday afternoon October 29th, 1987. Beloved husband of Ruth (Shantz). Dear father of William Jr. and his wife Jolene, Joseph and his wife Joann, and David and his wife Helga. Also survived by 8 grandchildren. Beloved brother of Marie Chrysler, Kay Curliss, Paul, and predeceased by Harry. World War II Veteran member of the Preston Legion. Longtime local automotive dealer, lifelong, resident of Cambridge-Preston. Born in Elmira, Ontario-June 24th, 1912. Cremation, private family funeral. Expressions of sympathy donations to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital re-medical daycare would be appreciated by the family.

William — Ruth Shantz. Ruth (daughter of Cyrus Bowers Shantz and Margaret May Bowman) was born 1917; died 21 Jan 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine G. Curliss
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68375
• Residence: 1924, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Catherine — James Francis Curliss. James (son of William Thomas Curliss and Esther Wallace Graham) was born 16 Dec 1906, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died 1973; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77826
• Residence: 1924, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86667
• Residence: 1924, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Paul — Rita O'Keefe. Rita was born 17 Nov 1925, Driftwood, Cochrane, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 2001, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

James — Marilyn Brown. [Group Sheet]

Robert — Margaret Eckert. [Group Sheet]